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The Rig Biz Podcast episodes

April 17 S11 Ep4: 121 with Archie Curzon
This week on Archie’s One-to-One, Archie reflects on Bath and Northampton, Soho House and Johnny Jonno. He also shares insights on members of his team and some key tactics, and gives a reminder about the live show on May 7th.
With the Rig Biz in refurbishment and interviews happening in the background, this episode is a shorter, sharper one-to-one with the big man himself.
Archie’s had a strong week, and this is a fun, fast-paced listen — the perfect chance to spend 15 minutes with the Chief Chat Officer.
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15 min
April 08 S11 Ep3: 121 with Archie Curzon
In this episode of Rig Biz, Archie Curzon keeps things simple with a one-to-one chat - relaxed, unfiltered, and easygoing. It’s a bit of a step away from the usual format, with Archie letting the conversation flow naturally, touching on a mix of rugby, day-to-day life, and whatever else comes to mind.
14 min
April 02 S11 Ep2: Harvey Armstrong - Archie and Harv chat Rugby Roots to Made in Chelsea, Building Prime Time Beer & Life Beyond the Cameras
Recorded from the Prime Time Beer HQ, Rig Biz returns with Archie Curzon joined by Harvey Armstrong - Made in Chelsea regular and founder of Prime Time Beer.
Archie guides the conversation through Harvey’s rugby background, school days, and how he found his way into Made in Chelsea, with a grounded look at what that world is actually like day to day. There’s a clear focus on the reality behind reality TV — how it works, what it demands, and the perception versus the truth.
They also spend time on the business side, with Harvey talking through building Prime Time Beer and the shift from television into something more long-term.
32 min
March 05 S11 Ep1: Jonathan 'Foxy' Davies - Archie Welcomes Jonathan Fox Davies to the Ned for some loosey goosey chat
Recorded live from The Ned, Rig Biz is back with Archie Curzon joined by Welsh rugby star Jonathan Davies for a live episode packed with stories from inside the game.
Archie and Jonathan look back on Davies’ career, from his rise in professional rugby to playing for Scarlets and the Wales national rugby union team. Along the way they get into the realities of life as a pro player — the big moments on the pitch, the characters in the dressing room, and of course the legendary team nights out.
There’s also chat about life away from rugby, including business, shares, and how players start thinking about the future beyond the game. As always, Archie makes sure to get the important intel too - who in the squad actually has the best chat.
The episode wraps up with a live Q&A from the crowd, bringing a few more stories and laughs before the night finishes. A proper Rig Biz session: rugby, stories, and plenty of banter.
50 min
December 03, 2025 S10 Ep8: Tim Bresnan - Why The England Ashes Team All 'Strongly Disliked' Each Other - Monty's Mastermind & Gary Ballance 'The Super Sopper'!
Silly season meets Ashes season in this chaos-fuelled episode of the Rigbiz Podcast as Archie and Freddie are joined by double Ashes winner, T20 World Cup winner and Yorkshire legend Tim Bresnan. Before Bresnan dials in, the boys warm up with peak Rigbiz nonsense – Ivy Asia lunches, how to weaponise a client Christmas do into a surprise deal, bulking season gym chat and prep for the infamous Feathers Ball. It is pure December city energy: prawn toast, pool on the roof, fake Thai, real bids and a lot of lash.

When Bresnan arrives, the cricket chat is anything but straight bat. He takes us inside that brutal pre Ashes Germany boot camp, the Hong Kong Sixes stag do in disguise, life in a dressing room where half the team barely tolerated each other and Kevin Pietersen was writing books about it for years afterwards. There is sledging on and off the field, Monty on Mastermind, Gary Ballance as the super sopper on a night out, Chris Tremlett’s terrifying rig, Ben Stokes as the man you always want next to you in Tony Boller and some brutally honest views on Bazball, pundits and whether England can actually turn an Ashes series around.

Off the field, we get Bresnan the crypto CEO, Gibraltar lads trips disguised as “business”, Bitcoin breakfasts and FCA regulated chaos as Archie tries to wedge his way into the fund with city chat and bone crusher handshakes. It is part cricket nostalgia, part city boy survival guide, part financial nonsense, all wrapped up in heavy Northern energy and relentless Rigbiz silliness. If you like your pods full of lash, live sport scars and just about legally acceptable client chat, this one is an absolute gift.

46 min
November 26, 2025 S10 Ep7: Jason Fox - Surviving A Near Fatal Bear Attack - SAS Craziness & The Wonders Of Clapham!
Today we're joined by TV royalty in Jason Fox to hear about some crazy memories from his days in the Special Forces, a near fatal Bear attack, why he's moved to Clapham and much more....
57 min
November 19, 2025 S10 Ep6: Alex King - Wasps Glory Years - Wales Sacking & Why Henry Pollock Is The Greatest Gift To England Rugby!
The Rig Biz podcast returns with an electric deep dive into a blockbuster weekend of rugby, joined this time by a special guest: former England fly-half and elite coach Alex King. Archie and the team waste no time throwing King into the thick of it, unpacking England’s long-awaited victory, the rise of young star Pollock, and the surprisingly charismatic new era under Steve Borthwick. With insider clarity and a healthy dose of irreverence, King explains how England have rediscovered identity, cohesion, and belief—while also revealing what really matters behind the scenes: squad spirit, smart coaching voices, and the underestimated power of a good off-field crack.

From there, the episode barrels into a globe-spanning journey through King’s playing and coaching life. He reflects candidly on his time with Wales, the pressure of public scrutiny, and the fragile psychology of a team desperate for a win. He shares raw memories from the infamous 1998 “hell tour,” tales from Claremont’s rugby-mad heartland, and colourful portraits of legends like Jonny Wilkinson, Sean Edwards, Martin Johnson, and Lawrence Dallaglio. The conversation veers between insight and chaos—whether it’s snogging analogies, stories of shaved heads on debut, or nights out that could only happen in the pre-camera-phone era.

As the episode winds down, King opens up about stepping away from professional coaching after decades in the game, finding a new path in high-performance sportswear, and rediscovering family life after years of constant relocation. The chat finishes with a rapid-fire “chat or no chat” assessment of King’s former teammates—equal parts affectionate and brutally honest. It’s a sprawling, hilarious, and revealing conversation that captures everything Rig Biz does best: big personalities, bigger stories, and a proper session’s worth of rugby gold.

52 min
November 13, 2025 S10 Ep5: Mel Deane - Archie Welcomes His PT & Ex Pro Rugby Player To The Show!
47 min
October 30, 2025 S10 Ep4: Curtis Pritchard - That Viral Nightmare Hollyoaks Cameo - Failed Dating Show Disasters & Boxing For KSI!
Today we're joined by an influencer extraordinaire in Ex Strictly Come Dancing / Love Island & Hollyoaks star turned boxer Curtis Pritchard to pick apart his fascinating and at times ridiculous career. From getting beaten up with his brother on a night out, to Boxing for KSI's company, to failed dating shows, a viral nightmare acting cameo on Hollyoaks and much more ridiculousness.....
59 min
October 23, 2025 S10 Ep3: Kenny Logan - Jonah Lomu's Magic - Chris Robshaws Hips & The Craziness Of Shaun Edwards!
The Rig Biz Podcast is back, and Archie Curzon is more emotional than ever as the boys welcome Scottish rugby and Lions legend Kenny Logan to the clubhouse. From scoring tries at Murrayfield to dancing his way through Strictly Come Dancing and raising millions for charity, Kenny brings his trademark charm and a treasure trove of stories to this week’s show. Expect banter about rugby glory days, Strictly heartbreaks, and whether Archie might just become the Logans’ next adopted son.

As always, there’s chaos in the clubhouse — from estate agent prank calls and outrageous listener confessions to talk of Clapham nights out and the state of modern rugby. Kenny opens up about the golden Wasps era, wild nights with Shawsy and Dallaglio, and his hopes for Scotland ahead of a massive Autumn Nations series. Strap in for another unfiltered, hilarious, and heartfelt episode with two of rugby’s great characters doing what they do best: talking absolute nonsense with a touch of wisdom.

55 min