In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the Round 1 action including the historic Leigh win over Wigan, the embarrassing Salford loss and the ramifications of the match being broadcasted on BBC. They discuss who impressed them in round 1, which recruits stood out the most and whether they need to re-think some of their bold predictions. They discuss round 4 of the Challenge Cup draw, the RFL's investigation into Salford and preview this weekend's matches. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Rugby League Coach and BBC Pundit John Kear to preview the 2025 Super League season and give their bold predictions. They discuss a reported Super League Club's 'Coup' to get rid of the current RFL Chairman Simon Johnstone and have him replaced with Nigel Wood, whether Salford will be allowed to have access to their full roster this weekend and the news of Christian Welch's retirement announcement. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Former France Rugby Union Defensive Coach David Ellis to discuss the importance of teaching kids how to tackle from a young age to reduce the risk of concussion. They also discuss David's playing and coaching career which saw him win multiple six-nations titles with France and reach the 2011 World Cup Final as a coach. They also preview this weekend's Challenge Cup fixtures. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the pre-season trials and Challenge Cup fixtures that took place over the weekend. They discuss Maika Sivo's ACL injury and what the repercussions are for Leeds, York defeating Hull KR in Amsterdam and whether Salford will need to off-load some players. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the York RLFC Chairman Clint Goodchild to discuss York's quest to reach Super League status, the clubs goals for 2025 and when they expect to be promoted to the top tier. They discuss Clint's business career, his humble upbringing in a small regional town in Western Queensland and what lead him to purchase York in 2022. They discuss the future of the sport, whether the game could be sold to American fans the success of the York Valkyire.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the latest at the Salford Red Devils and whether they can be saved ahead of the 2025 season. They give their thoughts on round 3 of the Challenge Cup fixtures, discuss Josh Rourke being awarded the Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year award and discuss which NRL recruit will have the biggest impact on their new club. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the back to back Super League winning coach Matty Peet. Matty reflects on the the first three years of his head coaching career in which he has achieved two Premiership wins, two Challenge Cup wins, two League Leaders Shield trophies as well as the World Club Challenge trophy. Matty discusses how he worked his way through the ranks to take the reigns at Wigan, how they have developed the Wigan identity and discusses what coaches have had the greatest influence on him. Matty discusses his coaching philosophies, his hunger to learn from coaches in other sports and talks about the stability the club has moving forward. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the Boxing Day matches between the Leeds Rhino and Wakefield Trinity, the Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams as well as another trial match between the Bradford Bulls and the Keighley Cougars. They discuss the winner of the League Express Man and Woman of the year awards, the nominees for the Albert Goldthorpe rookie of the year award and reveal the top 10 moments of 2024. They discuss Ezra Mam's ban, the signing of Arthur Morgue to Hull KR and also discuss which players are in for a breakout season.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Wigan Warriors adding BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award to their trophy cabinet, their thoughts on the Golden Boot award and whether the criteria should be changed and the North Queensland Cowboys signing John Bateman. They discuss the Salford City Council purchasing Salford Stadium, whispers of a potential wealthy investor looking to buy the Red Devils and whether the game is at risk of losing its best talent to Rugby Union. They also recap their best moments of the season and discuss their 2025 wishes. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by former Great Britain International Jermaine McGillvary. They discuss McGillvary's childhood, how he got into playing Rugby League and what were some of his career highlights. They discuss his experiences playing under Wayne Bennett for England and Great Britain, why he left the Huddersfield Giants and his experience playing at Wakefield Trinity last season. Jermaine discusses life after football, the excitement of mentoring his sons who have been signed by Manchester City and Manchester United and what the future holds for the McGillvary family.