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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Folding Pocket
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James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for season six of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears.

  1. Joe Marler Outtakes

    1D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Joe Marler Outtakes

    Traitor hunter Joe Marler enters the lock-in to discuss TV stardom, life after the changing rooms and the infamous incident of the Vulcan death grip. This episode is not sponsored by The Traitors.

    21 min
  2. Marler Joins the GBR Round Table

    3D AGO

    Marler Joins the GBR Round Table

    The rugby icon turned reality star spills Traitors secrets, revealing why fellow England International Jonny May would be the ultimate Traitor. He discusses why he quit rugby, his wrestling debut as "The Scrum Lord," and the potential for the GBR Panto. Plus Joe takes on the Continental Tyres grip strength challenge. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 04:29 ✂️ Truly Dreadful Haircuts 07:21 🕵️‍♂️ Inside The Traitors Experience 21:42 🤼 Wrestling Debut Chaos 34:33 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 40:18 🎙️ Podcasting & Dream Guests 43:52 🎭 Acting Ambitions and Pantomime Plans 48:06 🏉 Why Marler Quit Rugby 58:53 🔙 Looking Back on Their First Episode Together (2019) 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadAndRugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m
  3. The Blackeye Awards | The Lock-In

    6D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Blackeye Awards | The Lock-In

    The team behind the team reflect on 2025, dream about 2026, pitch a panto, and enjoy the Blackeye Awards. This episode is not sponsored by Blackeye.

    18 min
  4. Rugby's Greatest Unions: Teague, Winterbottom, Richards

    12/31/2025

    Rugby's Greatest Unions: Teague, Winterbottom, Richards

    England’s iconic 90s back row - Mike Teague, Peter Winterbottom, and Dean Richards - reunite to discuss the "brutal self-policing" of their era. From surviving legendary drinking sessions with Jason Leonard to smashing the Calcutta Cup, the "Three Wise Men" deliver a masterclass in what international rugby was like for the last amateurs. 00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:55 👑 Meet the Three Wise Men 03:33 🍺 Drinking Stories 15:49 🧢 Debut Memories and Early Days 30:19 🦁 The Iconic 1989 Lions Tour 36:27 🇳🇿 The very first Rugby World Cup 40:03 🥞 The Infamous Calcutta Cup Incident 47:16 🌹 The 1991 Grand Slam and World Cup Journey 49:41 📺 The Rise of Rugby's Media Profile 51:24 💼 The Transition to Professionalism 52:06 🏃🏾‍♂️ Lomu and the 1995 World Cup 01:07:04 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 🚴 Ed Slater Charity Ride: https://www.gloucesterrugbyfoundation.org/4ed/racetoslatercup/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones ----- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadAndRugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby #GBR #GoodBadRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  5. Hasculinity | The Lock-In

    12/26/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Hasculinity | The Lock-In

    Post-Christmas chaos as listeners accuse GBR of “going woke.” From Christmas outrage to heartfelt emails, the Lock-In balances big laughs with serious reflection. This episode is not sponsored by The Daily Mail.

    24 min
  6. Rugby v Potter: The Phelps Twins Christmas Special

    12/24/2025

    Rugby v Potter: The Phelps Twins Christmas Special

    Hask and Tins reunite with their old pals James and Oliver Phelps, better known as the legendary Weasley twins from Harry Potter. In the muggle world, the twins are die-hard Gloucester fans and have many tales of mischief to share from the Shed, the Hong-Kong Sevens and The Women’s World Cup. Oliver even coaches his daughter’s team at Spartans. The lads get sorted into Hogwarts Houses, recast the Harry Potter films with rugby players and learn about the twins hosting Wizards of Baking on Prime. Grab a butter beer, a mince pie and ready yourselves for the ultimate Rugby vs Potter quiz to round up the year.  Give to The Matt Hampson Foundation for Oliver's New York Marathon run: https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-phelps-2 All episodes of Wizards Of Baking are now on Amazon Prime. Spartans Rugby Club, if you want to give your youngsters a try, check it out here: https://www.spartansrufc.co.uk/ 🎬 00:00 – Coming Up… 🍒 02:43 – Gloucester Rugby Memories 🏉 07:23 – Oliver RFU Coaching and Women's Rugby 🎉 11:42 – Hong Kong Sevens Antics 💥 15:38 – Ascot, Tasers & Smoke Grenades ⚡ 21:31 – Harry Potter Films Recast with Rugby Players 🛞 30:07 – Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 🎄 31:49 – Christmas Plans and Family Dynamics 🍰 33:18 – Wizards Of Baking TV Series 📜 35:33 – Rugby & Harry Potter Legacies 🤖 43:51 – Hask’s Fabulous AI Sidekick Glen 🏉🧙 47:06 – Rugby v Hogwarts Quiz 🎭 53:55 – Would The Twins Act Again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m
  7. Elasticated Waistbands | The Lock-In

    12/19/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Elasticated Waistbands | The Lock-In

    Festive feasting and friendship fuel a chaotic lock-in. This Episode is not sponsored by Snapdragon.

    13 min
  8. Alex Coles: From Academy "Geek" to England "Educator"

    12/17/2025

    Alex Coles: From Academy "Geek" to England "Educator"

    Northampton and England’s Alex Coles “The Educator” looks back on the WWE-style headlock that sparked his unforgettable nickname. He breaks down the intense pressure behind pro-rugby lineout calling, relives the glory of conquering the legendary Blakiston fitness challenge, and explains how he manages to survive the daily chaos caused by teammate Henry Pollock. Alex also reveals the reason George Furbank should never leave Northampton Saints. A classic episode of GBR - and one you definitely don’t want to miss. 00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:57 🏷️ Why They Call Him "The Educator" 02:58 🏉 Hask at Saints — The Untold Stories 08:50 🎉 What Really Goes On at Team Socials 19:01 📣 Inside the Mind of a Lineout Caller 32:25 🚀 2025: The Year Everything Changes 41:15 ⚔️ Beating the All Blacks 43:17 ✈️ The Argentina Tour! 46:45 😅The Brutal Blakiston Challenge 52:07 🔥 The Real Reason Furbank Must Stay at Saints 57:32 😄 New Nickname Unlocked: Corporal Coles 🪽Castore Discount Code: GBR30 www.castore.com  🔐NORD VPN : https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
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About

James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for season six of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears.

Information

  • Creator
    Folding Pocket
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    430
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Provider
    Folding Pocket Ltd

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