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Northampton Saints: Beneath the Lift Tower

Saints Fans
Northampton Saints
Leicester Tigers
Saracens
Bordeaux
Premiership Rugby
England Rugby
Bristol Bears
Gloucester Rugby
Champions Cup
Bath
Rugby
Saints
Six Nations
France
Premier Rugby
George Furbank
Newcastle
England
Europe
Harlequins

Podcast by Fans for Fans of Northampton Saints Discusses fixtures and news.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes116Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Jess, Si and Charles discuss the Cardiff Fixture and Look ahead to the East Midlands Derby.

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Jess, Si and Charles discuss the freescoring Bath Fixture and look ahead to Cardiff in the Champions Cup

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On our 100th edition of the Show! Jess, Si and Charles dicuss the loss to the Bears and look ahead to Saturday afternoon v.s Bath.

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Jess, Si and Charles discuss the Red Bulls game, Pollocks Hair and look ahead to the Bears game.

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Recent Guests

Manny Iyogun
Member of Saints Academy, Prem winner 2024
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Tom Litchfield
St Academy product, back with Saints, Blues connections; England U20s alum
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Episode: Interview Special: Tom Litchfield
James Rambo
Professional rugby player, joined Saints from Randwick/Waratahs
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Episode: Interview Special: James Ramm
Toby Thame
Young Saints academy player, son of former Saints Centre John Thame
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Episode: Interview Special: Toby Thame
Fyn Brown
Back-row forward, signed for Wasps Academy straight from school; played for Bedford and Doncaster Knights; joined Saints; emerging PRC regular
Saints, Bedford, Doncaster Knights
Episode: Interview Special: Fyn Brown

Hosts

Charles McGillivray
Host of Beneath the Lift Tower; long‑running voice in Saints fan conversations
Jess Kebbell
Co-hosts and frequent participant in Saints fan roundtables and analysis
Simon Stacey
Co-host, contributes tactical insights and game analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Good podcast but

    Good listen but they have a weird conspiratorial victim complex surrounding a certain premiership ref. It’s a bit unnecessary

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ams4281
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great stuff

    A must listen if you’re a saints fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain-Rico
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Saints Nerds

    Great podcast. A must if you follow Saints. Thoughtful and knowledgeable insight into our favourite team. Keep it up. Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steviestevesteve
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good work

    Enjoy listening to the podcast each episode. Would be interested if there was Q&A discussion from listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WillGN
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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A few listeners want more Q&A or guest involvement to broaden perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful analysis of academy development and long-term club strategy.
Fans enjoy the mix of tactical insight and passionate fan banter.
Many praise the emphasis on homegrown players and depth building for future seasons.

Chart Rankings

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#62
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
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#99
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#104
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#3
Finland/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#46
Ireland/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#59
Hong Kong/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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Interview Special: Fyn Brown
Q: What are Brown's views on balancing club commitments and potential international duties?
He emphasizes taking it week by week, focusing on performances for Saints and Bedford, with the belief that good form will lead to opportunities, including potential international involvement in the longer term.
Interview Special: Fyn Brown
Q: How has Fyn Brown's path through academy and loan spells shaped his development into a Saints regular?
Brown described a progression through Wasps' system, loans to Amtel and Doncaster, and then a breakthrough at Saints, with continual focus on physicality, ball-carrying, and learning from senior players that accelerated his growth.
Interview Special: Fyn Brown
Q: What stood out most from the Sale match in terms of forward play and tempo?
The forwards imposed physical dominance with pace, repeatedly breaking lines and enabling fast ball for the backs, which helped sustain momentum and keep Sale on the back foot.
Interview Special: Toby Thame
Q: How does the Premiership Cup help Toby Thame and other young players break into the first team?
The competition provides regular, meaningful game time for academy players and gives coaches a chance to evaluate readiness for higher levels, helping them push for Prem minutes and potential Lions consideration.

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The show centers on Northampton Saints with energetic, fan-led discussions around fixtures, squad development, and long-term club strategy. Across episodes, hosts weigh short‑term results against the academy pipeline, discuss player development, leadership, and the impact of scheduling and competitions on the club's trajectory, while blending tactical insights with personal anecdotes and banter. A notable pattern is strong emphasis on homegrown talent, depth across positions, and the evolving dynamics of the Premiership landscape, often tied to the Saints' identity and culture. This makes it particularly appealing to dedicated supporters and listeners who enjoy candid fan analysis, tactical takes, and behind-the-scenes context on club decis... more

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