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Stourport RFC

The official Stourport RFC podcast. Each week our host will be joined by various guests to chew the fat, talk all things rugby from Stourport to the professional and most importantly have a good laugh

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  1. 50

    The big 50

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Joe Churchill. We discuss the state of midlands rugby, player retention, the fantastic start to Stourport's season and a few other tit bits

  2. 49

    Healing Hands

    This week host David Howard is joined by special guest sports therapist Jake Francis. We discuss why he became a therapist, the difference between a therapist & a Physio, his work with West Brom & a very interesting experience with Stourport RFC

  3. 48

    The Round up

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Joe Churchill. We discuss developments at the club, how the playing squad is progressing & recent involvement in tournament rugby.

  4. 47

    3 Clubs but only 1 Home

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Mark Kilner, we discuss his continued connection to the club, his time at the club, including new roles & what his aspirations are for the future

  5. 46

    "You win the league in pre-season....."

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Matt Brighton. We discuss is long journey with the club, his new role as a player and his mentality towards rugby.

  6. 45

    Fit by 30....... Completed.

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Joe Farmer. We discuss his incredible fit by 30 challenge, how it went & his out look moving forward.

  7. 44

    The Round up

    This week host David Howard is joined by Mr Joe Churchill. We discuss how the squad is dealing with the return of rugby, how training has been, recent matches and the next fixture.

  8. 43

    The Stourport 15

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Steve "Save The Rhino's" Callanan. This week we select our all time Stourport 15s, but who's 15 would win?

  9. 42

    Do We Need To Change?

    This week host David Howard is joined by special guest Tim Marshall. This week we discuss after the 6 Nations & Covid do we need to change our approach to coaching, how squads now need to play & if so will it be a permanent or short term change.

  10. 41

    Big Changes

    This week host David Howard is joined by Vice - Chairman & Facilities Manager Phill Maddicks. We discuss the big changes currently being undertaken by the club, an exciting new initiative and what he feels is a bright future ahead.

  11. 40

    Moving On Up

    This week host David Howard is joined by guests Rob Phillips & Zac Leavesley. We discuss there journeys up the leagues, the adjustments they made & the expectations versus reality.

  12. 39

    So What Next?

    This week host David Howard is joined by regular guest Joe Churchill. We discuss whats next for the club now that restrictions are easing, Can the squad adapt & many exclusives

  13. 38

    Conspiracy & Concussion

    This week David Howard is joined by guest Will Giddings, We discuss the 6 Nations, Conspiracy and Concussion.

  14. 37

    The Mystery Of The Dark Art's

    This week host David Howard is joined by Stuart "Haggis" Duncan. We chat Scotland, why he became a front row, the secrets behind the dark arts and the Joy's of playing front row.

  15. 36

    A 6,7 & 8?.... Maybe.

    This week host David Howard is joined by guests Joe Churchill and Steve Callanan. We discuss all things back row from what we enjoy about playing there, how it was that we became back row players & what we think makes a good back row & what other positions we'd love to play.

  16. 35

    Why We Coach?

    This week host David Howard is joined by guests Paul "Dad" Wilcox, Will Giddings & Special guest Tim " Belly Sliding World Champion" Marshall. This week we discuss coaching, what got us involved, what we enjoy the most about it, our coaching regrets and our proudest moments.

  17. 34

    Captains Log Part 3

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Joe Churchill. We discuss Captaincy, The pressures & responsibilities that it brings and what it means to them

  18. 33

    Dad

    This week host David Howard is joined by father to us all & flying Salmon mr Paul Wilcox, we chat mental health & his progression into youth coaching.

  19. 32

    Chewing The Fat

    This week host David Howard is joined by regular guest Will Giddings. This week we discuss the amateur game & its subsequent developments, the professional game & the potential Covid implications on the Lions and we finish with what we believe the 2021/22 might look like for grassroots rugby.

  20. 31

    Sam Jong-Un

    This week host David Howard is joined by our Globe trotting clubman Sam Townsend. We discuss his time at the club, his brief stint in Sussex and his subsequent adventures in Korea

  21. 30

    Been To Long

    This week host David Howard is joined by guests Emilio Lombardi - Vaughan, Harry Plant and with co - hosting duties this week Zac Leavesley. We discuss there time at the club & a special Q&A hosted by Zac.

  22. 29

    Captains Log Part 2

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Steve Callanan. We discuss Captaincy, The pressures & responsibilities that it brings and what it means to them

  23. 28

    High Performance Part 2 - Australia to Norfolk

    On episode 5 of the guest sessions host David Howard is rejoined by guest Joe Cousens. We discuss his playing time in Australia & the experience as a whole, his time playing for Cambridge in National 2 and the last hurrah in what is essentially London 4 (Eastern Counties 1)

  24. 27

    The Trojan Horse

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Liam Jones. We talk about his move from Kiddy, his playing positions and a fun Q&A to finish

  25. 26

    Captains Log Part 1

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Rob Phillips. We discuss Captaincy, The pressures & responsibilities that it brings and what it means to them

  26. 25

    High Performance Part 1 - Leicester Tigers to Brazil

    On episode 4 of the guest sessions host David Howard is joined by guest Joe Cousens. We discuss his time in the Leicester Tigers academy, his work in Brazil and what he does now

  27. 24

    The Game

    This week host David Howard is joined by guest Will Giddings. We discuss the outcome to our end of season predictions, the premiership team of the year and how rugby moves forward

  28. 23

    The Original

    This week host David Howard is joined by original graduate & versatile sportsman Sam Foley. We talk his time at the club, his early influences and what he wants for the future.

  29. 22

    Stronger Together Part Deux

    This week host David Howard is joined by club veteran and loveable rogue Nigel Blackshaw. We talk the tough topics such as anxieties, Injuries and mental health difficulties within the game.

  30. 21

    Pod

    This weeks episode sees regular host Dave Howard become the guest with Regular guest Joe Churchill take over hosting duties. We discuss playing, coaching and socials.

  31. 20

    Oh My Giddings

    This week host David Howard is joined by returning guest Will Giddings. We discuss the state of the amateur game, covid and predictions for how the season will finish within the professional game.

  32. 19

    Cool Runnings

    This week on the 3rd of our guest sessions, host David Howard is joined by Olympian Stuart Benson. We discuss the Olympics, the work it took to get there, Stuart's current career path & his plans for the future

  33. 18

    The Graduate

    This week host David Howard is joined by versatile back & "Welshman" Adam Middup - Jones. We talk rugby, expel some myths & rumours and genuinely chew the fat

  34. 17

    Dr Duncan & Mr Haggis

    This week host David Howard is joined by Front Row stalwart & proud Scotsmen Stuart "Haggis" Duncan. This week we discuss his time at the club, the front row & his rugby plans for the future

  35. 16

    Lamb Chop & Mint Sauce

    This week host David Howard is joined by the original dynamic duo, Founder & Upholder of the magical 10, Chris "Mint Sauce" Cook & Lamb whisperer & Testicle dislocater Joe "Lamb Chop" Churchill. This week we chew the fat, have a laugh & discuss the creation of the mythical Lamb Chop & Mint Sauce

  36. 15

    Pint Please

    This week on the 2nd of our guest sessions, host David Howard is joined by Front Row powerhouse Lewis "Sniffy" Smith, we talk the front row union, his experience of coaching, club culture and his future in rugby.

  37. 14

    Save The Rhino

    This week host David Howard is joined by the last living T Rex & Rhino saviour Steve Callanan. We discuss his time at the club, how he has been and took a look to the future...... Oh & don't forget the Rhinos.

  38. 13

    Crus News

    This week host David Howard is hosting a guest session & will be joined by Crusaders Head Coach Tim Marshall. We discuss coaching, Tim's Coaching Journey & Rugby in East Anglia

  39. 12

    The Wigan Kebab

    This week host David Howard is joined by "Stour Super Fan" & all round loveable rogue Mr Tom Baildham. We discuss his move up North, how he has settled in and his connection with the club.

  40. 11

    Zac Churchill or Joe Leavesley??

    This week host David Howard is joined by Players Rep & Joe Churchill impersonator Mr Zac Leavesley. We Discuss his journey up the leagues, his transition onto the committee & what's next?

  41. 10

    Down Under

    This week host David Howard is joined by very special guest all the way from Oz Marc "Kylie" Farrell, Also joining us is club vet & Kylie's partner in crime Dean Yarranton. We catch up, Reminisce & have a good laugh.

  42. 9

    The Giddings, The Bad & The Ugly

    This week host David Howard is joined by returning player Will Giddings, we discuss Coaching, the club and Mental Health.

  43. 8

    Coaches Corner

    Host David Howard is joined my Development team manger Mark Higgins. We discuss the development team, Coaching and whats next?

  44. 7

    British Lions 15

    This week host David Howard is joined by new vets captain Scott Ponting. This week we discuss Scott's return to playing and his decision to take up the vets captaincy and finish with our British Lions 15 to face South Africa in the 1st test.

  45. 6

    Captain in 'Development'

    This week Host David Howard is joined by New Development squad Skipper Jord Kelly. We chew the fat, discuss the change and look to the future of the Development squad

  46. 5

    Fit by 30

    This week on the podcast Host David Howard is joined by Joe Farmer discussing lockdown and his exciting new challenge fit by 30

  47. 4

    El Capitano

    This week host David Howard is joined by Current 1st XV captain Joe Churchill. We discuss Captaincy, Squads and Generally chew the fat.

  48. 3

    Stronger Together

    Host David Howard is joined by Paul Wilcox, Stav Henry and returning guest Nigel Blackshaw. This week we discuss mental health and how the Sporting / club environment has helped us.

  49. 2

    Big, Small & Tall

    This week host David Howard is joined by Player & Facilities Manager Phill Maddicks & former clubman Greg Smith. We chat what got us into rugby & at Stourport, Our best rugby moments and Future rugby aspirations.

  50. 1

    The Pilot

    So this is the 1st episode of the Stourport RFC podcast, this week Host David Howard is joined by Club Veteran Nigel Blackshaw

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