Down The Dog

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Our Editor's Take

Many people enjoy playing in fantasy soccer leagues. Sometimes that group includes celebrities. Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League is a podcast where two of the UK's funniest comics and their friends talk fantasy soccer.

The hosts of the Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League podcast are Matt Forde and Jon Richardson. Listeners familiar with the UK comedy scene may recognize both names. Forde is an impressionist and writer who has been friends with Richardson for years. He is well known for doing impressions of political figures. These include such people as Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. Richardson is a stand-up comic, writer, and television host. He has appeared on numerous British television programs. Additionally, he has released three stand-up comedy specials. Richardson has also been a featured performer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League is not a typical fantasy soccer podcast. The two hosts are not former soccer players or even sports experts. What they do have to offer, though, are a lot of jokes and interesting insights. Those looking for a fantasy podcast out of the mainstream may enjoy this show.

The hosts often have several of their comedian friends appear on the podcast. Some of these names, such as Sam Allardyce and Russell Howard, may be familiar. Because they are all friends in real life, the banter here never feels forced. The comics all have a great time making Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League. This makes it more likely that the listeners will also enjoy the show. This is not an academic soccer podcast but a fresh and fun listen.

New episodes of Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League drop on a regular basis. These episodes premiere on alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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S1 EP 29: “You’re a Glory Hunter” & “Boozed-up Bad Boy of British Comedy… Jon Richardson”

S1 EP 29: “You’re a Glory Hunter” & “Boozed-up Bad Boy of British Comedy… Jon Richardson”

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: THAT Forest Tweet and the Everton loss Coventry v Man United and it’s own VAR controversy Jon on why he is a terrible football fan Jon on why he wants United to win the FA Cup - “I think at the moment I hate City or than United” Rich Stu turns up again There’s a Stephen Hendry Crucible update… Jon reports back on if The Crucible Stinks Jon tells us of the biggest clanger he’s ever made in front of a sportsman. The Boys update us on ‘Footballer Book Club’ AND the problems with audiobooks. AND We have another Pub Dog. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 EP 29: “You’re a Glory Hunter” & “Boozed-up Bad Boy of British Comedy… Jon Richardson”

S1 EP 29: “You’re a Glory Hunter” & “Boozed-up Bad Boy of British Comedy… Jon Richardson”

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: THAT Forest Tweet and the Everton loss Coventry v Man United and it’s own VAR controversy Jon on why he is a terrible football fan Jon on why he wants United to win the FA Cup - “I think at the moment I hate City or than United” Rich Stu turns up again There’s a Stephen Hendry Crucible update… Jon reports back on if The Crucible Stinks Jon tells us of the biggest clanger he’s ever made in front of a sportsman. The Boys update us on ‘Footballer Book Club’ AND the problems with audiobooks. AND We have another Pub Dog. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 28: "Fordy vs REDACTED: The Next Big Celebrity Boxing Match"

S1 Ep 28: "Fordy vs REDACTED: The Next Big Celebrity Boxing Match"

The second episode of the week sees us: Start with a snack, there's some comments abut the new theme tune and for some reason we’re in a Western. Elsewhere... Fordy asks: How long do you think it would take me to drink Loch Lomond? There’s a funny bloke at the end of the bar, we come up with a new sleep solution and Jon talks about the time he want to a flotation tank Also we have... Book and Film club, the boys decide their Celebrity sporting contests of choice, Matt gives Jon an incentive as he faces Stephen Hendry at the Crucible theatre and we welcome someone into Colostomy Corner (but give them a warning) Send us quiz questions for our new weekly pub quiz feature!!! and pub dogs. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 27: "Golfers look FIT" and a new theme tune...

S1 EP 27: "Golfers look FIT" and a new theme tune...

This week the boys discuss: Chinos and the "Chino Bermuda Triangle" Matt & Jon reveal surprising Sportsmen they want to get off with and Matt reveals what Disney Character every man should be like. There's an excellent suggestion for a new theme tune - winner stays on. Can you come up with a better one? We ask you to send us some jingles for popular items in the show.... We reveal our next choice for the footballer book club and Jon’s got a bit of footballer gossip Plus Frank is our new pub dog. This guy.... https://twitter.com/LlantwitMajorFC/status/1485310478549229575 Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog. Can you beat our new theme tune? send us in your attempts. Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter/X (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 26: “Did you ever do martial arts?”

S1 EP 26: “Did you ever do martial arts?”

On the second episode this week… The boys reflect on a time they insulted each other 'for sport,' an unfortunate listener emails in about ‘On Chesil Beach,’ Matt teases Jon about going to the theatre and Carol Kirkwood turns up unexpectedly. Elsewhere we want to know what your last complaint was AND Matt remembers the first time he had chicken goujons Plus there's been complaints. So we want you to email us suggestions for a new theme tune. Send us an original composition or have a look through some library music on these sights for suggestions. Listener who suggests the winner gets some sort of prize... Pond 5 - https://www.pond5.com/?campaignid=10382164037&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN6wBhCcARIsAKZvD5jsyoX6iDKHy8rUBVfRU100ZLlUjrCp2k7tG_Iw5dJuQRuENmvBUvkaAna8EALw_wcB The Nerve - https://www.thenerve.io/ Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 25: “I was dressed as Santa and you were dressed as Mrs Clause”

S1 EP 25: “I was dressed as Santa and you were dressed as Mrs Clause”

Alternative title: "Do you know what they call this on the streets? Geezpod." On the Podcast this week: we're recording straight off of the back of Spurs v Forest and there's some inevitable tense back and forth between Matt and the Landlord. Elsewhere we catch up with Jon as he goes to France to see Bielsa manage Uruguay in a friendly and the boys reminisce about A failed Christmas party they organised in Surburton. Also we discuss Shane Ritchie, Matt asks the question - "who is soppier me or you?" AND we launch the Down the Dog Bookclub Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 24: "You Told Me How To Touch Dogs & I’ll Always Be Grateful”

S1 EP 24: "You Told Me How To Touch Dogs & I’ll Always Be Grateful”

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: The Top 20 sexiest Premier League football managers as voted for by AI, Jon puts a listener/footballer into bullshit corner, we discuss Paul Jewell’s favourite book and there’s a pub dog: Derek. Plus we launch the Down The Dog Book Club whilst Jon admits to Matt: “No offence but I wouldn’t befriend anyone who was too handsome.” Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 23: Jon, Son of Jon, Son of Richard

S1 EP 23: Jon, Son of Jon, Son of Richard

This week on the podcast: Jon visits a “family farm” Fordey gives the Landlord some shit. There’s a new feature: What’s in Matt’s rucksack? There’s at least two other new new features We recommend Nottingham Forest get a dog for morale Jon admits “I’ve said the worst things to you more than any other human being on the planet” Chianti Classico winning at Cheltenham gives us an ide And an odd guest visits the pub Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 22: Ever Seen A Hamsters Ballbag?

S1 EP 22: Ever Seen A Hamsters Ballbag?

On the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: The Beekeeper, an alternative name for the Dog & Bastard, recommendations for Crufts AND an odd email about a status Dog from an anonymous listener. Elsewhere there’s talk of more weekend shenanigans and we ask is there a cleaner clean than minty clean. Plus we ask: Prick Hamster, Horrendous Hamster or Dickhead Hamster? Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 21: Jon & Matt's Weekend Away - "The Geese Scared Me"

S1 EP 21: Jon & Matt's Weekend Away - "The Geese Scared Me"

On the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss their lovely weekend away to watch Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday. Elsewhere the boys discuss: a new way to email, what Gary Neville does for 14 minutes every day that pisses him off, how Jon was once 'the king of the holiday' and Gladiators. Plus there's a knock at the door. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 20: David Beckham’s Almond-Shaped Nipples

S1 EP 20: David Beckham’s Almond-Shaped Nipples

On the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: when Jon got a little bit buff, Anaesthesia dreams and men getting surgery to emulate David Beckham’s almond shaped nipples. Plus Matt confronts Jon with the truth as he tells him: “I can’t imagine you in a sexual way’ Elsewhere we ask the listeners: do you have a hamster that’s a prick? Can you send us some grot? (If you’re an 80-year-old man) and do you have a status dog? There’s also a pub dog, colostomy corner and we feature a knee pillow. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 19: Matt's emotional return to Forest: "Are you calling it a clanger or a howler?"

S1 EP 19: Matt's emotional return to Forest: "Are you calling it a clanger or a howler?"

On the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Matt’s emotional return to watch his beloved Nottingham Forest after his operation. With Jon also in attendance they discuss what went on in the tunnel after the controversial result. Elsewhere.. we finally open the 20-yr-old can of Foster’s, listen to find out what replicated the feeling of vomiting off the back of a boat on a whale tour and we discuss the benefits of being buried in a selfie pose Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 18: “I look like a fish that’s been squeezed”

S1 EP 18: “I look like a fish that’s been squeezed”

The second episode this week sees Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Buttocks botox, the Take That podcast, dressing up for the school run and we nearly have our syndication moment. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 17: Jon Vs The Pub Quiz Host

S1 EP 17: Jon Vs The Pub Quiz Host

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Amazon's 'Married to the Game' show, port and why Jon always turns down TV quizzes. Elsewhere there's tension as we await the postman to deliver the 20-yr-old can of Fosters and a wonderful new format feature: 'Memorabilia for The Dog.' Plus we welcome another Pub Dog to the premises. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs AND pictures of your odd memorabilia for the walls of the pub Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP 16: My Bum Is In A Different Place

S1 EP 16: My Bum Is In A Different Place

WE'RE BACK! Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Matt's recovery from cancer including: the possibility of Matt becoming a 'Stoma Influencer,' Matt’s dreams about Jack Grealish whilst on morphine and if he's going to catheterise live on the podcast. Elsewhere we discuss Eastenders spoilers and why Jon might have his own spell in hospital coming up after next week's episode. Finally... there's a new catchphrase and sign off and we chat Super-soakers and Swizzle Sticks. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter/X (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep15: Jon plays ‘Carrot in a Box’ with the England Team.

S1 Ep15: Jon plays ‘Carrot in a Box’ with the England Team.

Series 1 Ep 15: Jon plays ‘Carrot in a Box’ with the England Team. In the last Down The Dog for a while Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss all the behind-the-scenes gossip of when Jon met the England team last week (including why Ramsdale caused him to flinch, what Nketiah thought of his legs and why Jon had to avoid Gareth Southgate) Elsewhere the boys tackle the Beckham documentary and discuss how David Attenborough might use some of the director’s techniques. Also, we discuss the best thing about having a tumour, gallows humour AND a listener emails in with the perfect Scottish football insult. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep14: “You’re a Doctor and my b**** are weeping”

S1 Ep14: “You’re a Doctor and my b**** are weeping”

In the penultimate Down The Dog before we take a little break Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Matt’s tumour and a cheeky listener emails in to pitch why he’s the ideal stand-in, Jon details an awkward taxi journey he took this week while the driver was on the phone to his doctor and there’s a fantastic email about pub toilets from a listener… Elsewhere we touch on - the glitter protester during Kier Starmer’s speech, why Matt Forde is like a horse and give advice to the makers of Anusol Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep13: “Everyone I meet I know EXACTLY what the score is”

S1 Ep13: “Everyone I meet I know EXACTLY what the score is”

Series 1 Ep 13: “Everyone I meet I know EXACTLY what the score is” In the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: earworms, ‘The Third Eye’ and why someone left Jon’s gig early this week in the interval. Elsewhere Jon reveals the first swear he obsessed over, we discuss if ‘having a child is another way to prove yourself right?’ and imagine what would happen if Jesse Marsch was unveiled as the new Glasgow Rangers manager. Also, we ask the important question: “Are you a beer swilling naughty boy?” Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep12: ‘VAR’, ‘Married At First Sight’ & ‘The Nutty Bag’

S1 Ep12: ‘VAR’, ‘Married At First Sight’ & ‘The Nutty Bag’

Series 1 Ep 12: ‘VAR’, ‘Married At First Sight’ & ‘The Nutty Bag’ This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde give their take on the Tottenham v Liverpool VAR controversy and Jon reveals how he was duped by Matt with some fake audio. Jon also tells us of a strange experience at the petrol station, we discuss the shopkeepers of the past & Married at First Sight and why referees are like rock stars. Also, Matt tells us of the time he ‘died on his arse’ doing a gig in Luxembourg, Jon experiences his first 'treat bowel' and we hear the 20-year-old can of Fosters is on its way. We also pick our Pub Dog Of The Week. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep11: “Matthew, the mucky video man is here…”

S1 Ep11: “Matthew, the mucky video man is here…”

Series 1 Ep 11: “Matthew, the mucky video man is here…” This week, recorded before the weekend’s fixtures, Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Why Jon was dreading meeting his Daughter’s teacher last week, soup mix, TNT sports, White or Wholemeal bread? and a listener emails in some spider wisdom from the USA. We also pick our Pub Dog Of The Week. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 EP10: Warnock, Treat Bowls & A Poopie

S1 EP10: Warnock, Treat Bowls & A Poopie

Series 1 Ep 10: Warnock, Treat Bowls & A Poopie This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Treat bowls and dog chews for humans, the social contract with the water company, the possible death of Football Focus and Neil Warnock. Elsewhere Jon tells us about a poopie, we discuss the Richardson Derby (Hull v Leeds) and what Jon had planned if Leeds had won AND someone sits in Marcelo Bielsa’s chair. Also Matt Forde is accused of auditioning for Pub Dog of the Week, Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices