Who’s that ‘Waving Through A Window’ at the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse? It’s only Jack’s fellow Olivier Award nominated and Dear Evan Hanson co-star, Rupert Young. Keen amateur cricketer and newly appointed SDA First Team opening bowler, Rupert shares stories from the sets of Bridgerton and Merlin where he starred. They also talk how to throw a sickie from a west end show and Jack sets the question as Rob takes on Rupert in the penalty shoot quiz.  Look out for clips from the interview as...

In an emergency bonus podcast, we open the Stage Door Athletic phone-in lines to test the pulse of the nation. Nike’s announcement to include "a playful update to the cross of St George" which "appears on the collar to unite and inspire". appears to have done the opposite. We field callers from Brighton, Halesowen and Leeds to be the voice of the nation. What’s your view? Go to the socials to let us know @stagedooratheltic Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Producer: James Court Edited...

Who finished on top in the Stage Door Athletic’s inaugural betting comp at the races?! The boys analyse their betting performances from this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Jack and Rob both had £20 to play with. We find out who made the most winnings for their chosen charity! There’s also chat about their betting tactics, the festival as a whole this year and whether it lived up to expectations, the prices of pints there and so much more!  There’s a round up of the week’s sporting highlights...

And the Award goes to….. …well our Jack actually! As the Award Season is in full flow, including in the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse, Jack and Rob sit down to swap stories of their Award Ceremony experiences.  Highlights include Jack’s Olivier Award Nomination, where he was when he heard, the COVID cancellation and him getting the nod ahead of the announcement for his What’sOnStage Award win. Rob shares his Red Carpet experience at the NTA’s, they discuss the dull nature of Sports Awards and...

Darts, Snooker and Cheese Roling? Sport or Not? Jack & Rob gather in The Clubhouse where the debate is raging, not just amongst themselves - what defines a sport? Jack goes back and forth on Formula 1 and Fishing, whilst Rob throws a curveball (is Curve Ball a Sport?!) around Sports judged by panels, questioning Ice Dancing and even Boxing! Where will it end? Well with very little conclusion, commitment or conviction. Alas, the debate continues. They also discuss the weekends sport and...

It’s the soundtrack to our sporting lives. No not us, but Our Favourite Commentators. Jack, Rob and Producer James, settle down in the Clubhouse to recall their favourite pieces of commentary over the years. They discuss the classic voices, their favourite double-acts, the moments etched into all sports fans memories and Jack plays to the crowd in selecting a Rugby League moment as his favourite. Check out the socials for clips from the episode and the some of the moments...

Jack, Rob and Producer James are back in the Clubhouse - Rob having returned from the mountains and James (& Chewie) having survived a Fox incident. It’s time for Rob to share his passion for all things skiing, the mountains and piste-side restaurants whilst banging on about presence and mindfulness. Can Jack be persuaded to venture from the Tamworth SnowDome to the Alps? They also catch up on the weekend sports, is BazBall for the bin and David Tennant’s performance as host of this...

The Chief’s shook it up again! As the balloons wilt and the champagne corks are replaced with new goals, Jack and Rob find themselves in different parts of the world to debrief the talking points. Jack is on his way to kick the round football and Rob is swanning around up a mountain somewhere sipping red wine, obvs. All this and then we head back to the MetLife Stadium, now confirmed as the venue for the next FIFA World Cup, to hear Rob’s first experience of a Gridiron game at the NY...

It’s the Stage Door Athletic Preview Show! Jack sits Rob down in the Clubhouse to give him a 101 in American Football and talk through all the big issues ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday. Will Patrick Mahomes claim his third Super Bowl ring? Will Christian McCaffrey cap of a fine season and steal it for the 49ers? And the biggest question of all…will Taylor Swift make it from a concert in Japan to be in the stands cheering on partner Travis Kelce? This and more as a surprise...

There was once a Professor from Springfield…. No, not a limerick but the origins of one of the World’s most popular sports! Rob’s American sporting odyssey continues as he returns to the clubhouse to educate Jack on the origins and nuances of Basketball - which currently extends to having seen ‘Space Jam’. Last week’s guest, Chadd Alexander’s, college Basketball success inspired Rob to head down to see the Brooklyn Nets play in the NBA where he experiences the atmosphere and entertainment but...

Stage Door Athletic complete loan signing from New York’s Broadway!!! Jack and Rob make good use of Rob’s scouting mission to the States to tie Broadway star Chadd Alexander down to a Stage Door Athletic contract! Join the boys as they discuss Chadd’s time in ‘Harry Potter and The Cursed Child’ on Broadway, his incredible college basketball experiences and all things American Sport!  Who is Chadd introducing us to for a future guest spot on the pod? Where is he joining us on our sporting...

Well tinkle those Ivories, it’s time to look ahead to Theatre in 2024. Jack, Rob and Producer James gather in the Clubhouse to discuss the potential theatrical highlights to look forward to in the year ahead. They talk the show Jack nearly got cast in, friends in shows and new musicals to avoid. We get a rare treat of Jack on the keys, his Royal Albert Hall piano story and how he inappropriately flirted with Imelda Staunton. Keep in touch and share your sporting and theatrical bucket list for...

It’s 2024 Sporting preview time! Jack, Rob and Producer James discuss their way through all of the delights that 2024 has to offer in the sporting world. From, possibly (finally), ticking off some of their sporting bucket list events, to the mouth watering prospect of a Leeds v West Brom championship play off final(!), the boys make predictions, plot plans and dive head first into this mega calendar year of sport! Where do you think Stage Door Athletic should head to this year? Which events...

It’s the run up to New Years Eve and Jack and Rob had planned a festive trip together to the Hawthorns for the big Stage Door Athletic Ding-Dong-Derby between West Brom and Leeds. But hang on…..Rob’s buggered off again, but where to this time? So Rob & Jack check in with each other, Jack from a cosy fire-place at his mates and Rob, somewhere over the Canadian coastline en-route to his latest galavant. They reflect on the year and the launch of Stage Door Athletic. Thanks for listening and...

The leftovers are taking shape for a day of grazing and sport! It’s Boxing Day! Jack, Rob and Producer James get together to talk through their favourite Boxing Days past and plans for their sporting day ahead. Jack’s wrapping up warm and heading to the football with a giant ACC, whilst Rob is picking his jockey to have a festival tipple at the Races…all with a little sing-a-long. Share you festive sport pics and follow @StageDoorAthletic Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Producer:...

Jack is putting up his Christmas Tree whilst sucking on a candy cane, Producer James decks out his dog, ‘Chewie’, in Brighton themed Christmas outfits and Rob gets out his old rugby socks in anticipation of his Christmas Stocking satsuma.  After the popular Best Kits episode, the boys sit down in the Clubhouse to talk through their best ever costumes. Highlights include Jack’s Napoleonic get-up, Rob’s Copper costumes and they both discuss donning their birthday suits in front of paying...

As Rocket Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest and youngest Masters Snooker Champion in York, Jack and Rob get together on the green baize in the Clubhouse to talk all things snooker.  Rob reminisces about the infamous Dennis Taylor v Steve Davis, Black Ball final in 1985 and Jack chalks his cue and gives us his rendition of the Big Break theme tune. Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform for more episodes and stay in touch on TikTok, Instagram, Threads and Twitter...

Sssshhh, they’re watching movies next door.  Jack, Rob and Producer James settle down in the clubhouse to talk about the best Sporting Movies. In a less than exhaustive list, highlights include ‘Cool Runnings’, ‘Space Jam’ and ‘Happy Gilmore’ - Jack’s golfing inspiration. Share your best sporting movies, follow us and keep in touch on TikTok, Instagram, Threads and Twitter @StageDoorAthletic Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Producer: James Court Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron Design by:...

This week we welcome Corrie’s Classy Cas Lad Copper, Colson Smith to join the ranks of Stage Door Athletic.  A cricket crazy Leeds fan, we talk appearing at the home of God’s Own, Yorkshire CCC; his misadventures in TV’s The Games; his hugely successful podcast, On The Sofa; and he takes on Rob in the penalty shoot out to claim a pair of musical Leeds United socks - all before heading off to the Corrie Christmas Doo.  Follow Colson and the ‘On The Sofa’ Podcast on...

Amid a huge potential bidding war amongst the major kit manufacturers, desperate to produce the future Stage Door Athletic Kit - possibly, Jack and Rob sit down to discuss their favourite sporting kits through the ages.  Conjuring memories of World Cups past, Jack shares his barometer for judging a football shirt including wine bars and catwalks, whilst Rob gives a shout out to the best Ref kits, obviously.  What’s your favourite sporting kit of all time? Post on social media and check out...

Hang on a minute, was that Ryan Reynolds roaming through the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse Car Park? Jack, Rob and Producer James settle down in the clubhouse to talk about the best Sporting TV Shows and documentaries, revealing that they might be next! Highlights include ‘Bodyline’, ‘Ted Lasso’ and the various sporting achievements of Bart Simpson. Share your best sporting tv shows, follow us and keep in touch on TikTok, Instagram, Threads and Twitter @StageDoorAthletic Hosts: Jack Loxton...

This week we induct our first National Treasure into Stage Door Athletic, none other than iconic actor, singer, dancer, author, comedian, mother, equalities campaigner and Man United fan, Shobna Gulati. We talk all things from first being encouraged onto stage by her parents as a traditional Indian Dancer, to finding her funny bones in audition with Victoria Wood, lilos, dildos, trips to Old Trafford with her Dad, her secret to quizzing and Eric Cantona! It’s a total treat. Shobna is...

It’s Halloween in the Clubhouse and Jack & Rob chat amongst the pumpkins and scantily clad Clowns to discuss some scary sporting nightmares.  Highlights include a devilish debut, some ghoulish golfing giveaways and a scary sloshy slip-up. In the spirit of Halloween Rob surprises Jack with a special Trick or Treat Quiz. Share your best Halloween dress-ups, follow us and keep in touch on TikTok, Instagram, Threads and Twitter @StageDoorAthletic Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw...

It’s October, that means it’s International Break time and for Jack a very unwelcome distraction mid-season. For Rob, he’s skipping his way down Wembley Way to meet his mate David, full of nostalgic memories of Wembley trips gone by and excited to see his first live England game as they take on Italy in the EURO 2024 Qualifier. Meanwhile Jack heads to the pub to watch with his mates, seemingly more interested in Bake Off. Share your Wembley stories, follow us and keep in touch on social media...

We’re back in the Clubhouse talking all things amateur and grassroots sport and theatre. Jack shares his passion for non-league football, Rob describes his stage debut in the local amateur dramatic societies of Yorkshire and they discuss the origins of some of the biggest theatrical hits. Share your amateur sport stories, follow us and keep in touch on TikTok and social media on our TikTok and Instagram pages @StageDoorAthletic. Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Producer: James...