Behind The Badge
James RobertsAn unofficial Oxford United podcast uncovering the stories of yesteryear. Dan and James speak to former players, managers, board members and more to get the inside track on their time with the U's.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSportsFootball | |||
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On the 20th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Oxford United's history, Dan and James spoke to one of the main figures who played for the club as they dropped out of the Football League before almost coming straight back.
Chris Hargreaves, or... more
Monday, April 20th 2026 will mark 40 years to the day since Oxford United beat Queens Park Rangers 3-0 in the Milk Cup Final.
To mark the occasion, Dan and James spoke to Alan Judge - United's goalkeeper that day - to relive his memories and talk ab... more
In the second part of our chat with Nick Harris, Dan and James speak to the legendary broadcaster about the ups and downs at United since their move to the Kassam Stadium.
Relegation into non-League and everything that came with it, play-off promoti... more
Over the years, Oxford United have been blessed with some fantastic local broadcasters and journalists who love the club from the bottom of their heart - and none more so than Nick Harris.
Since starting out at the Oxford Journal, Nick has either re... more
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- Brilliant
Guys, absolutely love listening to your pods and bringing back the memories (good and bad) as a Oxford Utd fan. Really excited to hear the guests in the series. Thank you for taking me down memory lane.
Apple Podcasts5RobArch14
United Kingdom7 months ago - Excellent
Excellent first interview & Andy Burgess was honest & spoke passionately about his career the good & bad bits.
Looking forward to the next episode
Apple Podcasts5Leicester yellowUnited Kingdom4 years ago - COYY!
This is going to be great ! Looking forward to hearing some ex player stories
Apple Podcasts5Oufc!United Kingdom4 years ago - Excited by this pod!
Looking forward to this, love listening to all things OUFC!!
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A football-focused interview show that features former players, managers, journalists, and fan advocates connected to a local club. Episodes often center on team history, personal journeys in football, season previews, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on matches, management decisions, and fan culture. Notable moments include candid reflections on playoff heartbreak, club stewardship, and the evolution of stadium plans, with frequent guests drawn from media coverage, coaching, and organized supporter groups. The format tends to blend nostalgic storytelling with analytical takes on club performance and community impact, making it useful for listeners who want both historical context and current-season insights.
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1. You Are My Oxford
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3. The Oxblogger Podcast
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Behind The Badge launched 4 years ago and published 57 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Behind The Badge include:
1. George Elek
2. James Scholl
3. Steve Hanks
4. Mark Manerson
5. Gary Silver
6. Paul Simpson
7. Eddie Odhiambo
8. Paul Moody
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