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Season 6 - Episode 16 - Season Finale!

2026/06/09

Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas are joined by Stephanie Jones for a final episode of the Season! Thanks so much for listening, it's been a blast! x

Season 6 - Episode 15 - The Ilona Barnett interview!

2026/05/20

Ben speaks at length to Ilona Barnett who is very honest about some tricky topics. A few laughs along the way, even without Sam and Elliot! Ilona Barnett is Managing Director / Chief Executive of Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse. She also chairs the Point-to-Point Secretaries' Association (PPSA) and sits on the boards of the Point-to-Point Authority (PPA), the Point-to-Point Racing Company (PTPRC) and the Racecourse Association (RCA) . In other words, Ilona is one of the most institutionally connected figures across both National Hunt racing and the point-to-point world will miss her. Enjoy!

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Champion Trainer Elect?!

2026/05/14

Ben, Sam and Elliot are joined by Josh Newman, champion trainer elect?! We also hear from Olive Nicholls on her retirement!

Season 6 - Episode 13 - The feel good factor, feat. Charlie Poste, VBR & Joe Hill!

2026/04/23

A snappy episode with the ever wise Charlie Poste, update from Joe Hill and the still revved Vanessa Binnie Ryle!

Bonus Special - Joe O'shea tells us what WINS the Aintree Foxhunters 2026

2026/04/08

Spoiler Alert - it's not that one... If you don't like Ben's laugh or Joe's opinion, don't listen!

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Darren Andrews (Jockey) & Vanessa Ryle (Trainer)

2026/04/02

A short but sweet episode with the inimitable Vanessa Ryle and Guest, Darren Andrews! Happy Easter 🐣

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Gitto & Joe

2026/03/20

EXPLICIT content. Not one, but two huge guests join Ben, Sam and Elliot for a slightly longer, slightly wilder episode!

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Martin Harris!

2026/03/06

In Episode 9, we are joined by Martin Harris for a VERY optimistic look at the health of the sport!

Season 6 - Episode 8 - The other Will retires!

2026/02/20

Ben and Sam are reunited with Elliot, and hear from non other than Will Easterby, Tom Lacey and of course, PJB

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Lucky Luca

2026/02/06

Luca Morgan joins for a long overdue catch up!!

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Sam Davies Thomas is 34, pass it on

2026/01/22

Happy Birthday to Sam. A spritely episode with input from Charlie Marshall, Gina Andrews, James King and a young Mr Murphy!

Episode 5 - Will Biddick Retirement Special

2026/01/09

Ben and Sam spend a hour in the company of legend of the sport, Will Biddick who is retiring from riding. Enjoy!!

Season 6 - Episode 4 - The Christmas Party...

2025/12/18

A rambling episode to end the year with contributions from: Clara Brewitt Cerys Sheehee Lisa O'connor James King Merry Christmas!

Season 6 - Episode 3: Savage Sam

2025/12/05

Ben is joined by a cranky Sam, and Elliot Floyd for a pretty comprehensive update from around the country. Contributions from: Charlie Poste Fred Phillipson Stow Jim Squires Josh Newman Phil York Milo Herbert Tom Scudamore!

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Third Wheeling

2025/11/20

Sam and Ben welcome new recruit Elliot Floyd to the pod and he's been busy already getting interviews with: Luca Morgan Ed Dogrell (Eddy Dawgs) Joe Hill Sam also catches up with Paddy Barlow as the season gets back into full swing