

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
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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.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 19min
Mad Dog Unleashed: Lewis Moody
England legend Lewis Moody joins Payno and Tins to celebrate his remarkable career. From untold tactics behind the 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph to the night Tommo’s uppercut left a lasting impression, “Mad Dog” lifts the lid on the hilarious, unfiltered reality of life as one of the game’s early professionals. Discover the “secret sauce” behind Leicester Tigers’ four consecutive Premiership titles, as Lewis reveals what drove their dominance, and he names the toughest Tiger of them all. It’s a high-octane trip down memory lane with one of rugby’s most fearless greats.
01:33 🎁 Charity Surprise
03:44 🐥 The Young Lewis Moody
09:43 🐯 Dosser Smith And Leicester Debut
17:37 🔥 Uni Life And The Outstanding Gas Bill
27:21 💪 Leicester Tigers Royal Rumble
36:54 🕺 Bee Gees Wembley Ejection
40:41 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence
41:22 🏆 World Cup Charge Down
44:48 😈 Tour of Hell Confessions
56:10 🍻 2003 Nights Out Chaos
01:05:26 💡 Drop Goal Plan B
01:12:49 🏁 Race to the Slater Cup
🚴♀️ Race To The Slater Cup https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/racetoslatercup
🕺Lewis Moody Foundation https://www.gofundme.com/f/lewis-moody-fundraising-appeal
🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 2min
Marler & Brown: The Anglo Inquisition
Joe Marler and Mike Brown join Payno and Tins for the Anglo Inquisition, dissecting England’s Six Nations. The team tackle the 2003 legends criticism, Steve Borthwick’s leadership style, and the discipline crisis. It’s a raw, unfiltered health check on the state of English rugby.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
03:04 🍷 Why 2026 Was a Vintage Year
11:52 🏥 England Health Check
21:05 🤔 Do You Believe in Steve?
30:39 ⚔️ 2003 vs 2026: The Fallout
53:09 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence
🗒️GBR Survey https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260334?list=1
🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
#Rugby #Podcast
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 14min
Go Out Swinging: England’s French Test
After one of the wildest weekends of the Six Nations, the boys are back to break it all down. Payno, Tins, Jonny May and Ben Kayser dive into Scotland’s breathtaking performance against France. Then it’s time for the uncomfortable truth: England’s loss to Italy. Is this a rock-bottom moment for England? And is the criticism of Head Coach Steve Borthwick fair? The panel also unpacks the on-field confusion between Maro Itoje and Fin Smith, with Tins revealing what really happens when leadership, pressure and game plan collide in the chaos of a Test match.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
01:26 🌪️ Six Nations Weekend Whirlwind
03:10 🏴 Scotland’s All-In Tactics
15:56 😬 England’s Rome Meltdown
19:01 🎯 Take the Points Debate
31:31 🗞️ Borthwick and the Media Storm
46:17 🥃 Remy Martin Moment Of Excellence
53:21 🇫🇷 France England Preview
56:08 ☘️ Ireland Scotland Preview
58:57 🏴 Wales Italy Preview
01:04:17 🗣️ Jonny’s Team Talk
01:09:37 🕊️ Matt Salter Tribute
🗒️GBR Survey https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260334?list=1
🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 8min
Inside England Camp: Can They Bounce Back In Rome?
After a tough set of runs for England, Alex and Hask head to Allianz to speak with those at the heart of the storm. First-up, the lads sit down with Conor O’Shea, Director of Performance Rugby at England Rugby, to hear about how England are dealing with the pressure approaching Rome. Conor gives his verdict on both England and Italy and speaks passionately about developing pathways through the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. In the second half, Jamie George, Jack van Poortvliet and Manny Iyogun share the mood inside camp and what it means to wear the England shirt, from their earliest memories of the game, to blocking out the noise and finding a fresh energy.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:15 🇮🇹 Conor’s Italy Years 08:38 🏉 Englands Scrutiny And Bounceback 14:18 📈 RFU Progress 18:36 🔄 Rebuilding Pathways 29:18 🔍 Talent ID 34:57 🏁 Continental Tyres Grip Challenge 36:57 🌡️ England Camp Temperature Check 40:11 🍀Why Ireland Went Wrong 42:17 💥 Bench Impact and Non 23 44:25 🤣Session Terrorists 50:47 🤝 Team Culture
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 5min
Panic or Don't Panic? Dissecting England’s Defeat To Ireland
Payno, Hask, and Tins dissect England's bruising Twickenham defeat to Ireland. While fans and press go into meltdown, the boys urge calm, separating emotional fallout from professional reality. Plus, the OG trio unpack the thrilling Wales versus Scotland clash and France's continued dominance.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
00:48 👑 Royal Box Banter
03:57 🚨 Panic or Don't Panic
09:46 🚪 Four Doors of Fallout
28:24 🔄 Changes for Italy
40:18 📊 Ireland's Performance Analysis
45:36 🏉 Wales vs Scotland Review
52:36 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence
54:59 🇫🇷 France vs Italy Analysis
56:58 🇮🇹 Italy's Threat to England
🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 2min
Humble Pie with Mike Brown
Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track?
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
05:27 🏴 How Scotland Tore England Apart
07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench
10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons
15:41 🏴England Selection Changes
20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes
29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence
33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap
35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning
39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns
40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France
45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland
51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland
55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy
🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
🎟️ England v Ireland Legends https://www.eticketing.co.uk/harlequins/EDP/Event/Index/2164
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Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 8min
The Full English With Hask & Brown
It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
01:40 🏴 Calcutta Cup Memories
02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem
06:14 🧠 England's Mindset
22:33 🏴 England vs Wales Analysis
32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance
36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?
38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence
43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges
50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance
57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
#Rugby #Podcast
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 20min
Six Nations Preview: Kayser, Horgan & Tindall
Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby!
00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase
09:45 France's Squad Changes
10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio
22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge
34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence
36:27 England Team Announcement
39:32 England's Performance and Potential
58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future
01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations
01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential
01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions
🍻 O'Neill's Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-on...
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
#Rugby #Podcast
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 8min
Beast Mode: The Cost of Being The World's Strongest Man
Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today.
He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?
00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube
06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures
13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics
18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges
27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man
36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges
44:22 Mind Games and Competitions
46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift
54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge
🍻 O'Neill's Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-oneills-guinness-mens-six-nations-preview-show-tickets-1978826898522?aff=eivtefrnd&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
#Rugby #Podcast
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 21min
The Making of a DOR: Phil Dowson
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?
00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
03:07 Balancing Rugby and Personal Life
06:55 The Journey to Coaching
26:47 Handling Difficult Conversations
28:38 Sam Vesty Bromance
38:26 Recruitment Insights
57:56 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge
59:20 Reflections on his International Career
01:02:57 Managing England Stars
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
#Rugby #Podcast
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