The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Rising Fast, Falling Hard, and Starting Again: The Marland Yarde Story

    From electrifying England winger to a sudden career halt.  For the first time, Marland opens up about the seismic shifts in his life: moving from St. Lucia to London, his rise at London Irish and Harlequins, and the devastating injury that nearly ended it all. He also addresses the harrowing period of being wrongly accused of rape and how he lost everything - his job, his reputation, and his peace - only to rebuild it from the ground up.


    Now living in Lisbon and training to be a commercial pilot, Marland reflects on accountability, fatherhood, and why he holds no bitterness.


    ✈️ 02:24 Pilot Life Update 

    🏝️ 08:57 St Lucia Boyhood 

    🧠 15:19 School Shift Mindset 

    🔁 18:09 Trials Setback Redemption 

    ❤️ 22:08 Mum The Anchor 

    🏉 25:56 London Irish Academy 

    🃏 29:51 Choosing Harlequins 

    🌹 36:11 England Highs And What Ifs 

    🧩 41:23 Eddie Jones Mind Games 

    🦈 48:18 Sale Move And Horror Injury 

    🌒54:50 Marland’s Darkest Moment 

    🇫🇷 01:09:41 France Reset And Fatherhood 

    🧘🏿‍♂️ 01:17:42 Protect Your Peace


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    7 April 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    James O’Connor: The Original Poster Boy

    James O’Connor was the first of his kind - a teenage prodigy who transcended the back pages to become the face of Australian rugby. James O’Connor joins Alex, Hask and Tins to discuss the heavy crown of early fame, his global "rock star" journey which climaxed in a Parisian prison to his settled life at Leicester Tigers.


    The boys dive into the week’s massive news: Henry Pollock’s alliance with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom. We ask: Is rugby finally ready to embrace a superstar, or will the "tall poppy" syndrome strike again?


    🏠 00:59 Settling in Leicester Life
    🌍 07:03 Nomadic Career Choices
    🌟 15:12 Growing Up in Spotlight
    ✍️ 21:09 Eddie Hearn Signs Pollock
    📣 31:14 Let Stars Promote
    🤕 45:22 Injuries and Spiral
    💔 48:35 Paris Rock Bottom Story
    💪 52:48 Rebuilding Discipline
    🏉 57:48 Wallabies Ambitions and Standards
    🧠 01:08:19 The Coaches Who Shaped JOC


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    1 April 2026, 11:16 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Mad Dog Unleashed: Lewis Moody

    England legend Lewis Moody joins Payno and Tins to celebrate his remarkable career. From untold tactics behind the 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph to the night Tommo’s uppercut left a lasting impression, “Mad Dog” lifts the lid on the hilarious, unfiltered reality of life as one of the game’s early professionals. Discover the “secret sauce” behind Leicester Tigers’ four consecutive Premiership titles, as Lewis reveals what drove their dominance, and he names the toughest Tiger of them all. It’s a high-octane trip down memory lane with one of rugby’s most fearless greats.


    01:33 🎁 Charity Surprise

    03:44 🐥 The Young Lewis Moody

    09:43 🐯 Dosser Smith And Leicester Debut

    17:37 🔥 Uni Life And The Outstanding Gas Bill

    27:21 💪 Leicester Tigers Royal Rumble

    36:54 🕺 Bee Gees Wembley Ejection

    40:41 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence

    41:22 🏆 World Cup Charge Down

    44:48 😈 Tour of Hell Confessions

    56:10 🍻 2003 Nights Out Chaos

    01:05:26 💡 Drop Goal Plan B

    01:12:49 🏁 Race to the Slater Cup

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    25 March 2026, 12:01 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Marler & Brown: The Anglo Inquisition

    Joe Marler and Mike Brown join Payno and Tins for the Anglo Inquisition, dissecting England’s Six Nations. The team tackle the 2003 legends criticism, Steve Borthwick’s leadership style, and the discipline crisis. It’s a raw, unfiltered health check on the state of English rugby.


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    03:04 🍷 Why 2026 Was a Vintage Year

    11:52 🏥 England Health Check

    21:05 🤔 Do You Believe in Steve?

    30:39 ⚔️ 2003 vs 2026: The Fallout

    53:09 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence

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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


    #Rugby #Podcast


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    17 March 2026, 3:10 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Go Out Swinging: England’s French Test

    After one of the wildest weekends of the Six Nations, the boys are back to break it all down. Payno, Tins, Jonny May and Ben Kayser dive into Scotland’s breathtaking performance against France. Then it’s time for the uncomfortable truth: England’s loss to Italy. Is this a rock-bottom moment for England? And is the criticism of Head Coach Steve Borthwick fair? The panel also unpacks the on-field confusion between Maro Itoje and Fin Smith, with Tins revealing what really happens when leadership, pressure and game plan collide in the chaos of a Test match. 


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    01:26 🌪️ Six Nations Weekend Whirlwind

    03:10 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s All-In Tactics

    15:56 😬 England’s Rome Meltdown

    19:01 🎯 Take the Points Debate

    31:31 🗞️ Borthwick and the Media Storm

    46:17 🥃 Remy Martin Moment Of Excellence

    53:21 🇫🇷 France England Preview

    56:08 ☘️ Ireland Scotland Preview

    58:57 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales Italy Preview

    01:04:17 🗣️ Jonny’s Team Talk

    01:09:37 🕊️ Matt Salter Tribute


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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


    #Rugby #Podcast

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    10 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Inside England Camp: Can They Bounce Back In Rome?

    After a tough set of runs for England, Alex and Hask head to Allianz to speak with those at the heart of the storm. First-up, the lads sit down with Conor O’Shea, Director of Performance Rugby at England Rugby, to hear about how England are dealing with the pressure approaching Rome. Conor gives his verdict on both England and Italy and speaks passionately about developing pathways through the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. In the second half, Jamie George, Jack van Poortvliet and Manny Iyogun share the mood inside camp and what it means to wear the England shirt, from their earliest memories of the game, to blocking out the noise and finding a fresh energy.


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
    01:15 🇮🇹 Conor’s Italy Years
    08:38 🏉 Englands Scrutiny And Bounceback
    14:18 📈 RFU Progress
    18:36 🔄 Rebuilding Pathways
    29:18 🔍 Talent ID
    34:57 🏁 Continental Tyres Grip Challenge
    36:57 🌡️ England Camp Temperature Check
    40:11 🍀Why Ireland Went Wrong
    42:17 💥 Bench Impact and Non 23
    44:25 🤣Session Terrorists
    50:47 🤝 Team Culture


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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


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    4 March 2026, 12:01 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Panic or Don't Panic? Dissecting England’s Defeat To Ireland

    Payno, Hask, and Tins dissect England's bruising Twickenham defeat to Ireland. While fans and press go into meltdown, the boys urge calm, separating emotional fallout from professional reality. Plus, the OG trio unpack the thrilling Wales versus Scotland clash and France's continued dominance.


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    00:48 👑 Royal Box Banter

    03:57 🚨 Panic or Don't Panic

    09:46 🚪 Four Doors of Fallout

    28:24 🔄 Changes for Italy

    40:18 📊 Ireland's Performance Analysis

    45:36 🏉 Wales vs Scotland Review

    52:36 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

    54:59 🇫🇷 France vs Italy Analysis

    56:58 🇮🇹 Italy's Threat to England

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    24 February 2026, 1:14 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Humble Pie with Mike Brown

    Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track?


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres  

    05:27 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How Scotland Tore England Apart  

    07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench  

    10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons  

    15:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Selection Changes  

    20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes  

    29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence  

    33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap  

    35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning  

    39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns

    40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France  

    45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland  

    51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland  

    55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy  


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    17 February 2026, 12:53 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    The Full English With Hask & Brown

    It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.


    00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    01:40 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calcutta Cup Memories

    02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem

    06:14 🧠 England's Mindset

    22:33 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Wales Analysis

    32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance

    36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?

    38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

    43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges

    50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance

    57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations


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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


    #Rugby #Podcast


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    10 February 2026, 1:33 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Six Nations Preview: Kayser, Horgan & Tindall

    Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby!


    00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase

    09:45 France's Squad Changes

    10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio

    22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

    34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

    36:27 England Team Announcement 

    39:32 England's Performance and Potential

    58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future

    01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations

    01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential

    01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions


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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


    #Rugby #Podcast


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    3 February 2026, 2:07 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Beast Mode: The Cost of Being The World's Strongest Man

    Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today.


    He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?


    00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

    03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube

    06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures

    13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics

    18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges

    27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man

    36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges

    44:22 Mind Games and Competitions

    46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift

    54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge


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    Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.


    #Rugby #Podcast


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    28 January 2026, 12:01 am
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