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EPISODE 17: THE ONE WITH THE CONTROVERSIAL COMEDIAN

with Bob Walshy Walsh

Kevin finally gets to talk about AFC Wimbledon's new stadium with fellow Dons' supporter and comedian Bob Walshy Walsh. As well as missing going to games and live gigs, Walshy has missed out on playing the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in two decades and it's all a bit much. Paul has some shocking news, Bob talks passionately about Wrong Comedy and at some point we find the time to mention groundsharing, the original Plough Lane and a little bit of politics.

EPISODE 16: THE ONE WITH THE PRESENTERS OF A MUCH MORE POPULAR PODCAST

with guests Sanny Rudravajhala and Mark Crossley

In Episode 16 Paul and Kevin talk to BBC Radio Manchester's Sanny Rudravajhala and Mark Crossley about the extraordinary tale of the demise of Bury FC (and subsequent formation of Bury AFC). The events that led to their club being expelled from the EFL in August 2019 are scarcely believable but the story forms the basis for their excellent podcast series, Out Of Our League. And don't think this couldn't happen to your club... it absolutely bloody could.

EPISODE 15: THE ONE WITH THE BANGLA BANTAMS

with Anwar Uddin, FSA

Just as football finishes again Time Added on for Sausages returns, We are nothing if not timely. And we are not timely. In this episode both Kevin and indeed Paul talk to Anwar Uddin, diversity and campaigns manager of the Football Supporters Association. Anwar is also currently assistant manager at National League side Aldershot Town and during his playing career was the first British Asian to captain a professional team in the UK. Is the fact that that is still the case in 2020 cause for concern? Is it that there are so few Asians playing in the EFL and National League system that there's no obvious pathway for young Asians to follow, or is it a cultural issue? Anwar talks passionately about his work to ensure that the British Asian community feels that football is inclusive and not exclusive.

EPISODE 11: THE ONE IN WHICH WE INTERVIEW A PRESENTER OF SEVERAL FAR MORE POPULAR PODCASTS

In this episode Paul and Kevin's guest is sports broadcaster and social activist and campaigner Charlie Webster. The lifelong Sheffield United supporter talks about the Blades' curtailed but nonetheless extraordinary 19/20 season, the brilliance of Chris Wilder, the demonisation of young footballers, mental health issues and the media patronisation of "smaller clubs". Don't get us started on fancy floodlights.

EPISODE 13: THE ONE IN WHICH WE LEARN ABOUT HARPASTUM

with TV historian Dr Simon Elliott

In this episode Kevin and Paul learn about the fascinating origins of football in Roman times from TV's Dr Simon Elliott, best-selling author of several books on Roman Britain, go-to historian for archaeological TV shows and Nottingham Forest supporter of more than 50 years. Kevin and Simon also reminisced about seeing Orbital at Glastonbury in 1995 but we edited that bit out.

EPISODE 14: THE ONE WE HAVE TO STOP EARLY DUE TO AN OFFSPRING-RELATED INCIDENT

with Mark Devlin, CEO, Huddersfield Town

Episode 14 is out before Episode 13, yes we know, but the time-sensitivity of our interview with Huddersfield Town's newly appointed CEO Mark Devlin (yes, Huddersfield again) meant we wanted to get this one out as soon as possible. Mark gives us a fascinating insight into how restarting the season is fraught with dangers of all kinds, with some clubs in League 1 in the invidious position of not being able to afford to start playing again while others can't afford to not start playing again. An extraordinary position for football to find itself in but will come out the other side stronger in any way, shape or form? And do we find out before one of our children injures themselves?

EPISODE 12: THE ONE WITH HIM OFF OF HOME TO ROOST

He's in Emmerdale, he's played Alan Bennett (the writer, not the former AFC Wimbledon and Cheltenham Town defender) and he was in a hugely successful sitcom in the 1980s but now Reece Dinsdale's career is complete: the featured guest on episode 12 of the 8th most popular football podcast on Podomatic. We talk about his 50+ years as a Huddersfield Town supporter, getting promoted via the three worst play-off games in history and there's even a moment where he conveys a shred of sympathy for Leeds. Extraordinary stuff.

BONUS MEAT with Matt Ford

THE ONE WHERE TALK ABOUT GERMAN FOOTBALL WITH A PROPER GERMAN FOOTBALL EXPERT

In this unnumbered “extra” episode, Kevin and Paul are joined by Matt Ford from highly respected German news agency Deutsche Welle to discuss the controversial return of the Bundesliga and whether or not it could signal similar "restarts" for other leagues across Europe (and of course it did). Matt also does an incredible job of explaining how the highly complex at the best of times German regional fourth tier play off system works, and how the ramifications of Covid-19 have made it even more unfathomable. No music, no theme tunes, no features, just three British people talking with surprising knowledge (in our case, it shouldn’t be a surprise in Matt’s case) about the machinations of another country's football pyramid. Bonus meat indeed.

EPISODE 10: THE ONE WITH THE LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER

Yes indeed. Stephen Street may indeed be another guest with a QPR connection BUT he's produced albums by The Smiths, Morrissey, Blur, The Courteneers, The Cranberries and dozens of others and lived to tell the tale. No more QPR people for a while but if you're a fan of indie music as much as we are then give us 80 minutes of your time and listen to the best producer in the business talk about the two things we love the most. Other than our wife and girlfriend, obviously. Especially as Paul works for Mrs Finney...

EPISODE 9: THE ONE IN WHICH PAUL MAKES A COFFEE

Kevin and Paul are joined by Oxford United's Jamie Mackie, Paul's dog and the sound of him making a freshly brewed cup o' Joe. Paul made the coffee, not his dog, just to be clear. Jamie talks frankly about the occasions he's courted controversy (and not just leaving Exeter for Plymouth), how he was seconds away from single-handedly winning the 2012 Premier League title for Manchester United, the difficulties of playing for Scotland with a Surrey accent and his role at Oxford. He also takes part in a quiz about his time at QPR. This episode features an unplanned but nonetheless excellent review of Ashcombe School in Dorking, Surrey.