Ups and Downs - A Leeds United Audio Series

Rob pops over to Phil’s to watch Leeds’ last game of the season against West Ham. Determined to put “The Incident” behind him, Phil decides it’s finally time to sell the van. Rob agrees it’s probably for the best.

There’s just one problem. Ruby, Phil’s daughter, has plans of her own.  As ideas begin to take shape, Phil and Rob are forced to confront a difficult truth: some things can be changed, and some things can’t.

In the aftermath of “The Incident”, Rob is wracked with regret and fears Phil may have finally cut ties for good. Hoping that Leeds United’s Premier League survival might help rebuild bridges, Rob tries to make contact — but is there more behind Phil’s mysterious absence?

Rob and Phil drive down to Wembley, full of anticipation and excitement as Leeds United take on Chelsea FC in the FA Cup semi-final. But the journey home becomes a race against time, as the revelations of the night before begin to surface — and something threatens to soil Phil and Rob’s friendship

Phil celebrates getting a ticket to the FA Cup semi-final, while things are looking far less promising for Rob. With desperation setting in, Rob begins considering one or two dodgy connections. And amid all the jubilation, there’s still time to celebrate Leeds United’s precious away draw against Bournemouth.

Phil and Rob celebrate Leeds United’s historic and heroic win over the devilish Manchester United. They marvel at the team, cautiously contemplate Premier League survival, and hail Daniel Farke. As they muse on whether they’re slowly turning into each other, they also try to make sense of the strange mysticism of “the cycle”.

Rob and Phil celebrate Leeds United’s FA Cup quarter-final glory and remember why football actually matters. Phil also takes the chance to share the ins and outs of his latest relationship woes — with Rob, as always, lending a friendly ear.

With the international break in full swing, Rob and his wife Gemma seize the chance for a rare night out — good food, a few drinks, and Rob quietly hoping the evening goes his way. Back at home, Phil’s on babysitting duty, dusting off a few old childcare tricks, with his daughter Ruby trying best to assist. 

Rob and Phil are back in the pub, picking apart Leeds United’s trip to Crystal Palace and the hidden truths that might just explain some truly terrible refereeing. Rob unveils his best Sean Dyche impression, while Phil shares a few of his questionable babysitting secrets.

Phil pops round to sort out Rob’s plumbing. Rob is also hoping for a bit of alone time with his wife, which Phil enthusiastically offers to help with by babysitting. While he’s there, Phil can’t resist showing off his new AI skills and explaining his accidental new‑found veganism. Somewhere in the middle of it all, they also find time to sing the praises of Leeds’ FA Cup win over Norwich.

Rob and Phil pick over Leeds United’s back-to-back losses and wonder whether the modern game has fallen foul of… well, fouling.

Meanwhile, Phil is facing a crisis closer to home: his daughter is moving in.  And Rob considers joining the dark side.