3 different shows all under one roof...
1) Regular Show - Any topic, how it all started, 3 people covering a wide range of topics.
2) Robins Review - Post Match reaction to every Bristol City match.
3) Robins Reunited - Two former Bristol City players talking about their time together at Ashton Gate.
The podcast is hosted by Patch, who was in Portland, Oregon in 2011 when he was asked on to his cousin’s podcast called The MitchCast. The podcast was two friends getting together to discuss a wide range of topics, from movies to reviewing drinks to playing games on air.
Patch returned home and thought it would be great to replicate and expand on this. He approached his friends and former work colleagues, Mike and Rich, both fellow banter merchants who were initially sceptical, but eventually the pilot episode was recorded and they haven’t looked back.
No one episode is the same, it ranges from the three lads chatting about what they have been up to, making TV recommendations and using random questions to drive out witty banter and conversation. There are a few regular segments throughout. The “Room of Doom”, which is a play on the BBC one show Room 101, and also “Rich’s Rant”, which is a platform for Rich to get his latest bug bears off his chest.
In addition to a 3-way chat, they have had a number of guests on the podcast to talk about their field of expertise, the lionshare of which have grown up or live in Bristol. We are constantly celebrating Bristol on this podcast and all it has to offer.
Guests have ranged from TV personalities, sports stars, musicians, influencers, restuarants, directors, street food vendors, photographers, street artists, nutritionists, comedians, chefs, fundraisers, entrepreneurs and a poet (see episode index and showcase slides for more).
The podcast has also reviewed events, books, go-karting venues, theme parks, restaurants and even a school reunion! So as you can see from the above we are not pigeon holed whatsoever, the only constant is fun!
In February 2020 we began to do Bristol City post- match reviews now known as Robins Review with other fans to supplement the Radio Bristol style phone-in. Shortly after this the third show that involved getting two former players back together to talk about their time at the club was born.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Join Patch as he catches up with Matt Hale after many years. We talk through his journey through football from local clubs Avon Athletic & Longwell Green Sports, to Bristol City academy and then through coaching and business to now hold a role as the Director of one of the most successful Football Academy's in the world at Southampton FC.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
In the first 19 mins we are joined by Chris Gannen from the Robins Foundation to talk about the Robins Talk initiative. Chris is also responsible for the ball boys/girls on Matchday so we touch on that too! Then... the Barnsley game!
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
An international affair on today's podcast Matt Withers in America, Dean Allen in South Africa and Patch in the UK. A 1-0 win and it a classic smash n grab with right wing back Andi Weimann executing a difficult volley to give City all 3 points.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
An update from Jack Phillips the General Manager on the latest developments at the Health Club in Emersons Green. Also an update on Jack himself and his plans throughout 2022.
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
The final of the 3 Ashton Gate specials. In this episode we get Peter and Julian's thought on the other 6 players, talk about the Bristol derby and find out how Peter found his move across the city from Rovers to City.
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Patch and Matt are joined by @HerGameToo co founder Eve Ralph to talk through a deflating 2-1 defeat at home to Birmingham City.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
With over 1000 combined appearances, two of the Ashton Gate 8, Gerry Sweeney and Trevor Tainton join Patch for a chat about their playing days, memorable moments, memorable goals and some funny stories. Hope you enjoy it!
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Patch and Matt are joined by Lee Williams (3 wordsmith) to talk through a disappointing trip up to the City ground.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
An absolute honour to spend 25 minutes with David Rodgers & Geoff Merrick, Peter Aitken & Julian Marshall and Gerry Sweeney & Trevor Tainton at the HPC on the 18th February, the weekend of the Ashton Gate 8 40th Anniversary events. This episode with David and Geoff, we relive some of their goals, memorable matches, random photos and stats. They were both great value, hope you enjoy this insight.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Patch and Matt are joined by Rob Blamey to pick over the home defeat that brought many positives and things look bright for the future.