Back Seat Coaches
494 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSports Podcast by two guys from Britain who know enough to know that they know very little. Also where you'll find the exciting adventures of the Sticker Boys.
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Golden Own Goal Episode 31: The Man From Belmonte
May 29, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn which we're bowled over by Jason Belmonte. Bonus joke: I told my wife I got a job at a bowling alley. "Ten pin?" she said. "No, permanent," I replied. Support the Show.
Episode 109: Jammy James and a Calippo Calamity
May 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBBack to Zoom this week - thanks jet stream. We discuss a windy serve, learn about more fun zoom meetings and if anybody wants to be James Milner. Then we learn about net worth, buying the cup and a sticky mess. And we round out with FIFA doing good and a driver doing bad. Support the Show.
Golden Own Goal Episode 30: Balance Bikes in Congested Areas
May 15, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn which children play the funniest things. Support the Show.
Episode 108: Bending Your Ear and Peeing in the Pool
May 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBBack in the chilly garden! We discuss a meal break, learn about running as far as you want and find out who's got some cheese! Then we decide whether to drive or be driven, find out about chilly games and discuss snooker drinking (or the lack thereof). We round out with a noodle royale, a reluctant speedster and the coolest purple man since Prince. Support the Show.
Golden Own Goal Episode 29: Fostering a Goat
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBIn which we hear about the greatest woodchopper of all time, David Foster. Support the Show.
Episode 107: A Root Less Travelled and Baby United
April 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWe're back in the garden! The elements were on our side and we did our first face to face show for about 6 months. We discuss a new (one might say Super) league, learn about dodging polystyrene and decide whether football or tennis makes you more sore. Then we tempt Emma with some cheese, find out who's the king and discuss how juvenile Man Utd fans are. And we round out with trained musicians, a national treasure and a threatening scotsman. It's good to be back. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 70: Fighting in the Fields
April 17, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn which we learn about the first fight for the world. Support the Show.
Episode 106: Toppling Tony the Tiger and Catching Woofs
April 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBJust the lads this week, as we discuss home grown talent, learn about very high golf and decide whether to watch sport in kit or not. Then we tear up the rink, decide whether to hurl or curl and hear about cereal dominoes. And we round out with a swimming survivor and some soggy doggies. Support the Show.
Golden Own Goal Episode 28: K-Mart
April 03, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn which we celebrate the Old Bear of Curling, Kevin Martin. Support the Show.
Episode 105: Sexy Scotsmen and Sneezy Cheese
March 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBEmma's away this week, so we run riot! We discuss pre-ordained pucksmen, learn about a long distance kicking and decide the age old question about rose names. Then we decipher some conspiracies, decide what French sneezing does and hear about a quick capri. And we round out by hearing about the Super TV Deal and Joe's hurt heart. Support the Show.
Golden Own Goal Episode 27: Phil Your Boots
March 20, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis mid-week we learn about absolute master, Phil Raschker. Support the Show.
Episode 104: The GROAT and a Bitter Lemon
March 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBRejoined by Emma, and in honour of International Women's Day, it's the Women's Episode! We talk about supportive organisations, learn about an ersatz lacrosse and decide whether to shave ice or dance. Then we guess about The Babe, discuss Serena's credentials and hear about some strong Welsh women. And we round out by celebrating beating the kiwis and discussing weird group chats. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 69: 3rd March - Icy Inception
March 06, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBIn which we hear about protecting the fans from blocks of wood. Support the Show.
Episode 103: Milking It and Bleeding Gums Mady
February 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBNo Emma this week, so Ben and Boz indulge themselves and talk about Indian renaming, lean about drawing a line in the square and decide whether to play or get paid. Then we identify jazz basketballers, discuss Virat's mood and hear about a bloody mouthed Canadian. And we round out with coffee shirts and a diving Guatemalan. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 68: 20th February - Ali vs the Lion of Flanders
February 20, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MBIn which we hear about a Belgian hero. Support the Show.
Episode 102: Water Tampaing and Recaptchaing Tennis
February 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week, joined by Emma, we hear about a renamed city, learn about squashy tennis and decide whether to catch a slick pig. Then we date some sports stars, discuss watery rings and hear about some chilly Canadians. And we round out with firefighter robots and controversy down under. If you want to donate to the ice hockey world record's charity drive , you can here https://worldslongestgame.ca/. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 67: 6th February - Golf on the Moon
February 06, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBIn which we hear about lunar lunacy. Support the Show.
Episode 101: Bugging Your Phone and Getting Lost in the Aoife
January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEmma joins us for her first one of 2021! This week we hear about the pope's defection, learn about dangerous juggling and decide whether to watch sport or TV. Then we say what we see, discuss insect's phones and hear about a guy with sore shins. And then we round out by getting scared of heights and finding stuff in the sea. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 66: 25th January - The First Winter Olympics
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn which we hear about the first chilly games. Support the Show.
Episode 100: Jaunty Jumpers and Riding Shotbum
January 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB100 episodes! They said we'd never make it! Or shouldn't ever make it, I can't remember now... We celebrate by bringing out some new segments, and resurrecting some old ones. We hear about hockey on horses, decide whether we'd rather have broken toes or sprained wrists and learn about fancy tig. Then we work out whether basketball increases height, learn about some queens and find out where walnut whips come from. And we round out by hearing about a nice dog and some young brummies. Suppor...
Happy New Year!
January 09, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBHappy New Year! Just a mini episode this week to let you know we're working on some big things for the year ahead! If you want to get in touch with your Would You Rathers or anything else, you can get us here: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @backseatcoaches Facebook - Back Seat Coaches Instagram - Back Seat Coaches Support the Show.
Episode 99 - The Winter Classic III: Baaad Questions and Putting Your Giant Foot In It
December 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIt's Christmas and we've got it all! We're joined by Emma to learn about Christmas sporting traditions, adorable animals, giant stockings and the only chart that matters! There's drama, intrigue and a whole host of good times. Merry Christmas everyone! Support the Show.
Episode 98: Snowboating and the Planet of the Grapes
December 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBBen and Boz this week, connected by the wonders of the internet again. This week we mull over a big bad golfer, a tiny weenie ping ponger and an MLS snubbing. Then we learn about snowy sailing, discuss how to effectively bend the rules and find out the best way to cut up your grapes. And we round out with Cool Runnings II and a nasty stubbed toe. Support the Show.
Episode 97: The Rank Bankers Come To Play
November 28, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn a very special crossover episode, Chris and Jo from The Rank Bank Podcast join us for a smorgasbord of our greatest hits of games! If you enjoy the episode, why not check out Chris and Jo's show here, or by searching The Rank Bank in your favourite podcast app - it's the one with the piggy banks on the art. Support the Show.
Episode 96: The Baby Olympics and Beeing Heavy
November 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBJust Ben and Boz over the internet this week. We chat about a dopey agency, a quick pregnancy and a nice German. Then we learn about dangerous fishing, big achievements by (temporarily) big ladies and being covered in bees. And we round out with a little hero and a derogatory manager. We'll be taking a week longer off before the next episode as Boz has to focus on his Uni work - but in the mean time you can get your bi-weekly fix from our appearance on The Rank Bank (it's the one with pigs ...
Episode 95: Lying About Swamps and Putting Pumba
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBWe're joined again by Emma, but still over the netspace. We discuss fire and ice, an aging singer and an even older skydiver. Then we learn about swampy balls, stay out of jeopardy and hear about David's knives. And we round out with a nice triathlete and a golfer with no shoes. Who's ever heard of such a thing?! Support the Show.
Episode 94: Cheap Domains and Booing at Bedtime
October 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJust Ben and Boz chatting over the internet again. We discuss a karting disaster, distant Germans and women with no clothes. Then we learn about a fake German game, how best to boo and a speedy bin. And we finish up hearing about a well paid dinosaur and harassment from an empty stadium. Marvellous is the film Boz couldn't bloody remember. This is the Vic and Bob sketch that inspired the name of the game. Support the Show.
Episode 93: Fun With Trivia
September 26, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWith Ben and Emma doing their best to get away from Boz, Ben relented to playing a socially distanced FunTrivia quiz from Mr Grouchy. Play along here and see if you can do better than us! Support the Show.
Episode 92: Swuggling and Slow Biscuits
September 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJust Ben and Boz this week, chatting in the dark. We discuss the return of old people, equality and violent disqualifications. Then we learn about the Danish earth, guess how people got kicked and hear about David's lovely holiday. And we round out with a high footballer and a weird cat fan. They're not related. Support the Show.
Episode 91: Mr Whippet and Easy Diseases
August 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBWe are joined again by Emma, after huge demand from the fans. We confuse/bore her with football and cricket talk, and then terrify her with a Tiger. Then we learn about very literal Germans, play a budget Price is Right and try to work out what a doodle is. And we round out with Emma dissing Lyme's disease. Support the Show.
Episode 90: Shocking Signings and Bryson DeJumbo
August 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBNo Emma this week unfortunately - I know it's the only reason some of you are tuning in. If you manage to suppress your disappointment, you'll hear us talking about rocking all over the football field, a fruity legend and the running of the judges. Then we learn about sitting in style, how comfortable a boxer can be and no handed pogo sticking. And we finish up with a shocking goalkeeper and a heavy golfer, man. Support the Show.
Episode 89: The Kronum Conundrum and Chucking Chopsticks
August 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week we're joined for a whole episode for the first time ever! We talk about unusual fishermen, a speedy knockout and a smoker deprived. Then we learn about a complicated sport, play a lockdown classic and learn about David's nemesis. And we round out with some actual sport and a very 2020 fight. Support the Show.
Episode 88: Dangerous Docking and Senor Maguire
July 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBAfter a longish exam break for Boz, we return to Ben's garden and are graced by the presence of an unexpected guest! We dust off an old jingle, hear about small women and a bored Bale. Then we learn about mid-air acrobatics, call boxers silly names and spend a long time working out how long it takes to cycle a long way. And we finish up with some robots and a lost and found announcement. Support the Show.
Episode 87: Pints of Ping Pong and Fighting in Fiat
June 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBReunited and it feels so good! After so many weeks away, we got together in Ben's garden and chatted nonsense face to face! We discussed footy's return, a costly fight and secret hate. Then we learned about the League of Legends, skirted fishing law and found out how Japanese people avoid mosquitos. And we rounded out by laughing at an old Irish man. Support the Show.
Episode 86: Struggling With Maths and Hungry Heroin Hippos
June 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBWe're back! Another zoom episode - we were going to record outside, but it was pissing it down. We hear about things heading back to normal, swiping left on a footballer and little Will the Thrill. Then we learn about kicking a pyramid, what rich people buy and a sour drinker. And we finish up with a tricky house and Ronnie in jail. Wibmer is here if you fancy a fun YouTube time. Vote for us in the podcast awards here. We'll thank you in our acceptance speech! Support the Show.
Episode 85: Screwing Around and Bucket Head Hannon
May 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week we talk about actual sports again! We discuss Brady being rubbish, Osaka making money and Abt being slapped (not really, but it rhymes). Then we learn about a fast paced game, do a bit of mixing and mingling, and hear about Mr Trash Wheel (not David Rush's new nickname). And we round out by hearing about sex dolls and mistaken identities. You can see the awesome skydiving video here. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 65: The End
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBIn which we draw it to a close. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 64: 27th May - Maleeva's 3 in a day
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIn which we hear about a draining success. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 63: 26th May - United's Treble
May 26, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBIn which Ben celebrates United. Of course. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 62: 25th May - Jesse Owens' Big Day
May 25, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBIn which we hear about a true superman. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 61: 24th May - La Decima
May 24, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBIn which we hear about intra-city pressure. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 60: 23rd May - Sliding down the Sherpa's slopes
May 23, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBIn which we hear about a controlled fall. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 59: 22nd May - The First Female Olympian
May 22, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MBIn which we hear about another trailblazer. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 58: 21st May - Le Velocipede
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBIn which we hear about an invention that eventually took off. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 57: 20th May - Happy Birthday, Sepp Blatter
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBIn which the celebrations fall flat. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 56: 19th May - Wrassling Champs
May 19, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBIn which we hear about the early days of wrassling. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 55: 18th May - Bobby, put that back!
May 18, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBIn which we continue our true crime series. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 54: 17th May - Tim Horton's
May 17, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBIn which we hear about the founding of an institution. Support the Show.
On This Day Episode 53: 16th May - Financially Unfair Play
May 16, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBIn which we moan about City, like usual. Support the Show.
Episode 84: The Fastest Sport in the West and Very Hot Parachutes
May 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIt's our second anniversary! We hear about our fear of Mike, football's return, Vettel's abandonment and a spinny kid. Then we learn about the fastest sport in the world, try to beat the police and a spongey face. And we round out with a kid getting smacked with a baseball bat. Happy birthday us! Thanks to Chris, Jo, Stephen, Shaz and Boz's Mum for your memories! If you feel you missed out, let us know what you liked by emailing us at [email protected], or just message Ben or Boz ...