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Pointing Pointers
by Pointing Pointers
The Point-to-Point Podcast!
Episodes
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Season 6 - Episode 16 - Season Finale!
Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas are joined by Stephanie Jones for a final episode of the Season! Thanks so much for listening, it's been a blast! x
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Season 6 - Episode 15 - The Ilona Barnett interview!
Ben speaks at length to Ilona Barnett who is very honest about some tricky topics. A few laughs along the way, even without Sam and Elliot! Ilona Barnett is Managing Director / Chief Executive of Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse. She also chairs the Point-to-Point Secretaries' Association (PPSA) and...
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Season 6 - Episode 14 - Champion Trainer Elect?!
Ben, Sam and Elliot are joined by Josh Newman, champion trainer elect?! We also hear from Olive Nicholls on her retirement!
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Season 6 - Episode 13 - The feel good factor, feat. Charlie Poste, VBR & Joe Hill!
A snappy episode with the ever wise Charlie Poste, update from Joe Hill and the still revved Vanessa Binnie Ryle!
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Bonus Special - Joe O'shea tells us what WINS the Aintree Foxhunters 2026
Spoiler Alert - it's not that one... If you don't like Ben's laugh or Joe's opinion, don't listen!
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Season 6 - Episode 11 - Darren Andrews (Jockey) & Vanessa Ryle (Trainer)
A short but sweet episode with the inimitable Vanessa Ryle and Guest, Darren Andrews! Happy Easter 🐣
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Season 6 - Episode 10 - Gitto & Joe
EXPLICIT content. Not one, but two huge guests join Ben, Sam and Elliot for a slightly longer, slightly wilder episode!
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Season 6 - Episode 9 - Martin Harris!
In Episode 9, we are joined by Martin Harris for a VERY optimistic look at the health of the sport!
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Season 6 - Episode 8 - The other Will retires!
Ben and Sam are reunited with Elliot, and hear from non other than Will Easterby, Tom Lacey and of course, PJB
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Season 6 - Episode 7 - Lucky Luca
Luca Morgan joins for a long overdue catch up!!
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Season 6 - Episode 6 - Sam Davies Thomas is 34, pass it on
Happy Birthday to Sam. A spritely episode with input from Charlie Marshall, Gina Andrews, James King and a young Mr Murphy!
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Episode 5 - Will Biddick Retirement Special
Ben and Sam spend a hour in the company of legend of the sport, Will Biddick who is retiring from riding. Enjoy!!
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Season 6 - Episode 4 - The Christmas Party...
A rambling episode to end the year with contributions from: Clara Brewitt Cerys Sheehee Lisa O'connor James King Merry Christmas!
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Season 6 - Episode 3: Savage Sam
Ben is joined by a cranky Sam, and Elliot Floyd for a pretty comprehensive update from around the country. Contributions from: Charlie Poste Fred Phillipson Stow Jim Squires Josh Newman Phil York Milo Herbert Tom Scudamore!
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Season 6 - Episode 2 - Third Wheeling
Sam and Ben welcome new recruit Elliot Floyd to the pod and he's been busy already getting interviews with: Luca Morgan Ed Dogrell (Eddy Dawgs) Joe Hill Sam also catches up with Paddy Barlow as the season gets back into full swing
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Season 6 - Episode 1 - 3 to follow from up and down the land!
Sam and Ben are BACK with 3 to follow from lots and lots of trainers!
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Season 5 - Episode 30 - Season Finale!
It’s the end of the season, and the final podcast. Ben and Sam speak to a myriad of champions and chew the fat in between. Thanks for listening, and for all your support! x
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Season 5 - Episode 29 - Postecards from Stratford
Ben and Sam have a pleasant surprise in the form of Charlie Poste, who steps in for Paul Miller, who sadly had to postpone. The season wrap can wait, it’s Stratford time! Oh and Joe O’shea pops in to put up a Charity Yankee!
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Season 5 - Episode 28 - Zac Baker finally says yes!
Zac Baker is 5 years late for his debut… on the second to last Podcast!!
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Season 5 - Episode 27 - Two 0% pints and a packet of Weetaxbix
Ben and Sam have a very relaxed catch-up. Contributions from Felix Foster and Seb Mead!
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Season 5 - Episode 26 - The show rolls on!
Another action packed week covered by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas, with Gina Ellis, Gitto, Jack Wilmot and Bea Coward along for added insight!
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Season 5 - Episode 25 - Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening & More!
Ben, Sam and Steph breeze through a range of topics before Joe Hill takes a comprehensive look at tonight’s card!
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Season 5 - Episode 24 - Easter Mini E..pisode 🐣
Sam and Ben are flat out being international men of mystery, so this week is a short catch up with some news and views on the runners and riders for the weekends action! See you next week for something a little more substantial!
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Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aintree Foxhunters and more!
Ben and Sam get through plenty of results, and cover the Aintree Foxhunters, happening 3rd April - hence the early release! Enjoy x
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Season 5 - Episode 22 - Don’t worry, Sam’s back 👀
You weren’t worried, were you? Ben and Sam catch up with everyman and his dog in a week filled full of feel good stories. Can Captain Tommy make it a fairytale story next week?!
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Season 5 - Episode 21 - Oh rain, where have you gone?
Stephanie Jones joins Ben Atkins for a review of the previous week. We speak to a resurgent Heidi Brookshaw and trainer of Summerville Boy, Charles Clarke!
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Season 5 - Episode 20 - The Cheltenham Foxhunters with John Dawson!
Ben (abroad) and Sam (write off) cobble together a review of the weekend action and crucially, a preview of the big one with John Dawson!
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Season 5 - Episode 19 - The Pointing Phone In 📞
In the absence of a guest, Ben and Sam get busy on the blower! Frankly, there's too many guests to list!
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Season 5 - Episode 18 - Will Bowler, commentator extraordinaire!
Ben (Revved) Sam (Exasperated) are joined by Will Bowler to cover all the news views and reviews from the week that was. Enjoy…
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Episode 17 - HELLO, we’re in a library 📞
Ben and Sam are without a live guest but get plenty of ground covered with Alex Chadwick, Luca Moran, Joe Hill, Olive Nichols, AND Will Biddick!
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Episode 16 - Charlie Poste!
Charlie joins Ben and Sam for quite a lighthearted episode of results and views. Josh Newman and Kelly Morgan also stop by!
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Season 5 - Episode 15 - Joe Hill trains winners, pass it on.
This week Joe Hill joins the chuckle brothers, with Rupert Wilks, Jake Bament and Dan Skelton off of the tele. Enjoy!
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Season 5 - Episode 14 - Shirley from Tatts 👸🏻
Ben and Sam are joined by Shirley Anderson-Jolag for a review of the week that was, the sales and more!
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Season 5 - Episode 13 - An Englishman called Paddy walks into a bar
Ben and Sam are joined by Paddy Barlow for a round up of results with a range of guests: Chris Barber Jack Andrews Jesika Rennie Jessica Jubb
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Season 5 - Episode 12 - The Fixture Conundrum with Ilona Barnett!
After a tense week on the pointing scene, we go direct to the source of the fixtures jigsaw puzzle for some answers. Sam also catches up with Dale Peters and a myriad of other excellent guests including: Rian Corcoran and Megan Lawrence.
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Season 5 - Episode 11 - Wade In!
Ben and Sam mull a dull week - but have some interesting phone calls with Fly McIntyre, Ed Vaughan fresh from his HC win, and Ryan Champman off of Wadebridge, who would like YOUR help!
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Season 5 - Episode 10 - HNY with Gina Andrews/Ellis!
Ben and Sam reflect on a brilliant Chaddersley meeting on the 29th and an incredible career so far for Gina. We also hear from: Jack Andrews Josh Newman Huw Edwards Will Badlan
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Season 5 - Episode 9 - Larkhill and Alnwick roundup!
Sam and Ben are joined by the ghost of Will Biddick, Laura Fenwick, David Bingham and James King as they review Larkhill and Alnwick from the weekend just gone.
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Season 5 - Episode 8 - Joshua Newman!
Sam and Ben are joined by The King of Wadebridge, Josh Newman 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 With additional chatter from Kelly Morgan, Hannah Morgan, and the other champ, Izzie Marshall!
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Season 5 - Episode 7 - John Dawson
John Dawson joins Ben and Sam for a chat about his 200 wins in the saddle and plenty more besides. A plethora of other guests join too, in an action packed episode!
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Season 5 - Episode 6 - Callum Pritchard!
Stephanie Jones joins Ben Atkins and Sam Davies-Thomas to look at the week that was and discuss some hot topics. Special guest Callum Pritchard chat to Ben about his exceptional rise in the jockey ranks.
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Season 5 - Episode 5 - Harry Ryall
Ben and Sam are joined by Harry Ryall this week to chat about his incredible start to the season with a treble at Badbury. Added voice notes from Lilly Bradstock and Merina Bealby.
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Season 5 - Episode 4 - Winners and Losers!
Ben and Sam are joined by producer Steph for more frivolity as they look back at a great first weekend back pointing!
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Season 5 - Episode 3 - Paul Miller says hello!
Ben and Sam catch up with James King (2024 Champion Jockey) and Paul Miller (PPA CEO) and get the weekend sorted before them!
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Season 5 - Episode 2 - What's the point of the PPORA?
Charlie Poste joins Ben and Sam for a casual-as-ever catch up. The lads also hear from two jockeys with big plans for the season: Izzie Marshall & Molly Armytage!
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Season 5 - Episode 1 - We’re launching a forum on pointingpointers.co.uk 👀
Ben and Sam are back with BIG news and a catch up with some of last seasons key yards! You can join the forum here www,pointingpointers.co.uk
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Season 4 - Episode 18 - The Grand Finale
Ben flies solo with Sam away, accompanied by the excellent Darren Edwards and Caroline Bailey, we also hear from Paul Miller, the inbound CEO of the PPA. Thank you so much for joining us for Season 4, see you soon!
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Season 4 - Episode 17 - We Are The Champions...
Ben and Sam are joined by a star studded cast as the championships controversially conclude!.. Izzie Marshall James King Josh Newman Ed Vaughan Anna Johnston This week we are audio only - back on Youtube next episode!
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Season 4 - Episode 16 - Breeding & Bloodstock Special!
Sam and Ben catch up, before heading into a bloodstock and breeding chat with Ed Bailey, Lester Futter of Yorton Farm and James Gray (yes, the real one of off season 1 and 2) - Something a little bit different as the season starts drawing to a close!
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Pointing Pointers - Season 4 - Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening Special!
The boys (Sam Davies Thomas and Ben Atkins) speak to Charlie Marshall on his extraordinary success in the US and then get plenty of insight from Joe Hill (Special Guest) and... Alan Hill, Chris Barber, Huw Edwards, Darren Andrews and Gina Ellis/Andrews!
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