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The 4000 Holes Podcast

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Blackburn Rovers
Championship
Ewood Park
FA Cup
Premier League
Burnley
Christmas
Championship League
John Eustace
Football
Venkies
Umbro
Valérien Ismaël
Women's Football
October Performance
Injuries
Venki
Sheffield United
Derby County
November Fixtures

4000 Holes - Blackburn Rovers podcasts from the people who bring you BRFCS.com & the 4000 Holes fanzine.

Sponsored by the lovely people at www.theterracestore.com.

Join the gang for the 'What Now ?' show for chat about current happenings "in and around Ewood". Don't miss the nostalgia & whimsy fuelled 'Round Table' show..or the Rovers Inc. show where we look at the off-pitch issues at Blackburn R... more

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Latest Episodes

We say farewell to another season...unlike The Cranberries, not one that will linger.

Join host Roger Whiteside plus the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...

Part 1 - End of the season - What moment on the pitch will y... more

Join your host Roger Whiteside as he leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the predictions maze to assess just what are the chances of Rovers staying up.

Part 1 - As Rovers inch towards Championship surviva... more

BRFCS adopted Blackburn Foodbank as their partner charity for season 25/26.

In this episode Ian Herbert visits the HQ on Oakenhurst Road in Blackburn to chat with some of the people who work and volunteer to help people in Blackburn with Darwen.

L... more

The panel returns to review events in February (& first week of March thanks to a scheduling challenge..!).

Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe to discuss these issues:

Part 1. How do you rate the start Michael O’Nei... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Grimshaw
Special guest for the month
BRFCS / The 4000 Holes Podcast
Episode: The 'What Now?' Show - Down To The Final Day
Paul Adnett
Chair of the trustees of Blackburn Foodbank
Blackburn Foodbank
Episode: The Round Table Show - Blackburn Foodbank - What They Do, How YOU Could Help
Peter Morris
Author of 'Puddy, The Life & Times of Syd Puddefoot'
Legends Publishing
Episode: The Round Table Show - Puddy, & the BRFC Archive
Faris Badwan
Lead singer of The Horrors and Blackburn Rovers fan
The Horrors
Episode: The Round Table Show - The One With Faris Badwan From The Horrors
Alex Ireland
Author of the book "Double Diamond, 100 Years Of Umbro" and previously appeared on this podcast discussing his book "Pretty Polly".
Episode: The Round Table Show - Double Diamond - 100 Years Of Umbro
Fraser Read
Head of Consumer at Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Episode: The Round Table Show - Kits!
Tom Fleming
Musician and One True Pairing solo artist
Episode: The Round Table Show - With Tom Fleming, One True Pairing
Rich Sharpe
Former Lancashire Telegraph, Rovers correspondent
Episode: The 'What Now?' Show - What Matters Is What Works
Ian Herbert
Expert in finance and banking
Episode: The Round Table Show - Venkys & HMRC - What Does It Mean?

Hosts

Roger Whiteside
Host on the main show and a regular host on related Blackburn Rovers-focused programs.
Ian Herbert
Regular panelist and producer/host figure, frequently contributing expert commentary.
Rory Larmer
Regular panelist providing analysis and fan perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • TO&B

    I used to love this podcast, but the catastrophising is now too much.

    Why should I bother listening to something so depressing?

    It’s become an audio version of the BRFCS forum.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BrisbaneRover
    Australia2 years ago
  • Audio levels

    Great content, but the varying audio levels/quality on 22nd March were infuriating. One microphone massively loud, another contributor difficult to hear. Turning the up, and then down again continually took the edge off!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Boognash
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • TO&B

    The original & best Rovers podcast🔵⚪️💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrisbaneRover
    Australia7 years ago
  • A Must For All Things Rovers

    Lucky enough to have been a guest on this pod.

    The guys work incredibly hard to produce the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linzlewis15
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • My favorite Rovers podcast

    Not too waffley, nice and balanced between being honest & optimistic wthout going too far over the top.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StuartGrimshaw
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Mostly positive about hosts' knowledge and discussion quality, with guests and nostalgia valued by fans.
Some listeners note audio quality inconsistencies in certain episodes.
Audience appreciates candid club discussions but some episodes feel heavy on negativity or pessimism.
Long-running format with a strong sense of community and fan culture, appealing to loyal Rovers supporters.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The 'What Now?' Show - The Michael O'Neill Episode
Q: What is your ideal scenario for Rovers fans regarding O'Neill's two matches with Northern Ireland?
For me, it's all about how the squad manages while he's away; the results are relatively irrelevant for the long-term success of his role with Rovers.
The 'What Now?' Show - The Michael O'Neill Episode
Q: How do you feel about the challenges regarding his dual role?
It's going to be interesting to see how he manages both roles, particularly how the squad fares while he's away.
The 'What Now?' Show - The Michael O'Neill Episode
Q: What are your thoughts on the appointment of Michael O'Neill?
I think it's a very shrewd appointment, and with his experience, it's about the best that Rovers could have hoped for.
The 'What Now?' Show - Breaking...It's Aitor Karanka...
Q: To what extent was it inevitable that Valerian Ismael departed Blackburn Rovers this week?
Many felt it was inevitable due to poor results, lack of engagement with fans, and a deteriorating relationship with the club's management.
The 'What Now?' Show - It Can't Go On Like This
Q: How do you rate the business done by Rudy Gistead and Adam Owen?
The transfer window was concerning, with a lot of players leaving and not enough experienced signings made to replace them.

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2. Paul Adnett
3. Peter Morris
4. Faris Badwan
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7. Tom Fleming
8. Rich Sharpe

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