This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: The Top 20 sexiest Premier League football managers as voted for by AI, Jon puts a listener/footballer into bullshit corner, we discuss Paul Jewell’s favourite book and there’s a pub dog: Derek. Plus we launch the Down The Dog Book Club whilst Jon admits to Matt: “No offence but I wouldn’t befriend anyone who was too handsome.” Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast:  Jon visits a “family farm” Fordey gives the Landlord some shit.  There’s a new feature: What’s in Matt’s rucksack?  There’s at least two other new new features  We recommend Nottingham Forest get a dog for morale  Jon admits “I’ve said the worst things to you more than any other human being on the planet” Chianti Classico winning at Cheltenham gives us an ide And an odd guest visits the pub  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT!  Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: The Beekeeper, an alternative name for the Dog & Bastard, recommendations for Crufts AND an odd email about a status Dog from an anonymous listener. Elsewhere there’s talk of more weekend shenanigans and we ask is there a cleaner clean than minty clean. Plus we ask: Prick Hamster, Horrendous Hamster or Dickhead Hamster? Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss their lovely weekend away to watch Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday. Elsewhere the boys discuss: a new way to email, what Gary Neville does for 14 minutes every day that pisses him off, how Jon was once 'the king of the holiday' and Gladiators. Plus there's a knock at the door. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: when Jon got a little bit buff, Anaesthesia dreams and men getting surgery to emulate David Beckham’s almond shaped nipples. Plus Matt confronts Jon with the truth as he tells him: “I can’t imagine you in a sexual way’ Elsewhere we ask the listeners: do you have a hamster that’s a prick? Can you send us some grot? (If you’re an 80-year-old man) and do you have a status dog? There’s also a pub dog, colostomy corner and we feature a knee pillow. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Matt’s emotional return to watch his beloved Nottingham Forest after his operation. With Jon also in attendance they discuss what went on in the tunnel after the controversial result. Elsewhere.. we finally open the 20-yr-old can of Foster’s, listen to find out what replicated the feeling of vomiting off the back of a boat on a whale tour and we discuss the benefits of being buried in a selfie pose Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second episode this week sees Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Buttocks botox, the Take That podcast, dressing up for the school run and we nearly have our syndication moment. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs and pictures of odd memorabilia for the walls of The Dog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Amazon's 'Married to the Game' show, port and why Jon always turns down TV quizzes. Elsewhere there's tension as we await the postman to deliver the 20-yr-old can of Fosters and a wonderful new format feature: 'Memorabilia for The Dog.' Plus we welcome another Pub Dog to the premises. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Send us your Pub Dogs AND pictures of your odd memorabilia for the walls of the pub Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE'RE BACK! Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Matt's recovery from cancer including: the possibility of Matt becoming a 'Stoma Influencer,' Matt’s dreams about Jack Grealish whilst on morphine and if he's going to catheterise live on the podcast. Elsewhere we discuss Eastenders spoilers and why Jon might have his own spell in hospital coming up after next week's episode. Finally... there's a new catchphrase and sign off and we chat Super-soakers and Swizzle Sticks. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter/X (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 15: Jon plays ‘Carrot in a Box’ with the England Team. In the last Down The Dog for a while Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss all the behind-the-scenes gossip of when Jon met the England team last week (including why Ramsdale caused him to flinch, what Nketiah thought of his legs and why Jon had to avoid Gareth Southgate) Elsewhere the boys tackle the Beckham documentary and discuss how David Attenborough might use some of the director’s techniques. Also, we discuss the best thing about having a tumour, gallows humour AND a listener emails in with the perfect Scottish football insult. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the penultimate Down The Dog before we take a little break Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Matt’s tumour and a cheeky listener emails in to pitch why he’s the ideal stand-in, Jon details an awkward taxi journey he took this week while the driver was on the phone to his doctor and there’s a fantastic email about pub toilets from a listener… Elsewhere we touch on - the glitter protester during Kier Starmer’s speech, why Matt Forde is like a horse and give advice to the makers of Anusol Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 13: “Everyone I meet I know EXACTLY what the score is” In the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: earworms, ‘The Third Eye’ and why someone left Jon’s gig early this week in the interval. Elsewhere Jon reveals the first swear he obsessed over, we discuss if ‘having a child is another way to prove yourself right?’ and imagine what would happen if Jesse Marsch was unveiled as the new Glasgow Rangers manager. Also, we ask the important question: “Are you a beer swilling naughty boy?” Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ANOTHER SLICE https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 12: ‘VAR’, ‘Married At First Sight’ & ‘The Nutty Bag’ This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde give their take on the Tottenham v Liverpool VAR controversy and Jon reveals how he was duped by Matt with some fake audio. Jon also tells us of a strange experience at the petrol station, we discuss the shopkeepers of the past & Married at First Sight and why referees are like rock stars. Also, Matt tells us of the time he ‘died on his arse’ doing a gig in Luxembourg, Jon experiences his first 'treat bowel' and we hear the 20-year-old can of Fosters is on its way. We also pick our Pub Dog Of The Week. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) AND FOR £3 A MONTH SUBSCRIBE TO US ON https://www.anotherslice.com/downthedog FOR EXTRA EPISODES AND CONTENT! Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 11: “Matthew, the mucky video man is here…” This week, recorded before the weekend’s fixtures, Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Why Jon was dreading meeting his Daughter’s teacher last week, soup mix, TNT sports, White or Wholemeal bread? and a listener emails in some spider wisdom from the USA. We also pick our Pub Dog Of The Week. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 10: Warnock, Treat Bowls & A Poopie This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Treat bowls and dog chews for humans, the social contract with the water company, the possible death of Football Focus and Neil Warnock. Elsewhere Jon tells us about a poopie, we discuss the Richardson Derby (Hull v Leeds) and what Jon had planned if Leeds had won AND someone sits in Marcelo Bielsa’s chair. Also Matt Forde is accused of auditioning for Pub Dog of the Week, Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 9: Cockney Spiders    In the second episode this week: find out what happened when Jon Richardson met John Terry at a charity trading day, we reveal our anagram winner and this week’s pub dog, ask arachnids to email in and find out why Jon walks his spiders down the street.  Elsewhere there’s some excellent listener emails and Matt makes a sandwich.  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode this week Jon proves himself to be a football psychic as we have a live watch-along of the Scotland v England game in ‘The Dog.’ Elsewhere we come up with other theories as to why footballers have gone to Saudi apart from the Money, imagine James Maddison running a Toby Carvery, discuss Michael Owen’s new fashion range and discover what Harry Maguire and Jon Richardson have in common Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 7: “My Doctor felt the slug”    In the second episode this week and very much an accompaniment to episode 6 (so make sure you’ve listened to that) Jon asks Matt for promo advice as he prepares to go on Lorraine. In the most meta Lorraine interview ever Matt plays Jon playing someone else.  Elsewhere Jon talks us through his previous experiences on Loose Women and Matt’s accused of showing a big lack of respect to the podcast half way through. PLUS there’s some of the funniest and most disturbing emails from listeners on: bullshit corner, MRI scans, blood and pee,  eating old things from the cupboard and some excellent suggestions for extras for the pub and the pod.  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 6: “I’m A Cardigan Wearing Anagram Fan”    In the first episode this week find out why Jon Richardson classes himself as “a cardigan wearing anagram fan” and why Matt Forde would love “a big clock.”  Elsewhere Matt tells us of an unusual Edinburgh show which he attended for the title alone and we discuss the ‘Leicester Yap'   PLUS we focus on Marcus Rashford’s ‘dive’ v Forest and uncover what would happen if politicians did rap...  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series 1 Ep 5: “That’s the closest I’ve ever come to causing an International incident”  In the second episode this week find out why Jon Richardson is like a whale, why Matt wants your art gallery strategies and what happened when Jon met his polar opposite whilst on a two-day train trip from Malaga to Sheffield  We also launch a new feature ‘Listener scoops’ and celebrate with a double scoop. discuss England’s heartbreaking loss in the World Cup Final.  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices