Away Days with Woody and Piers

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The A to Z of Away Days - F - Fleetwood, Fiorentina and Fortuna Dusseldorf

2025-12-0301:01:44

It's our first foray into the alphabet this season, and we are talking all things F. From Fleetwood Town to Fiorentina, with a stop-over at Fortuna Dusseldorf. We've got some cracking reviews of Fleetwood's stadium, Highbury, and we discuss the misfortunes of Fortuna. WhatsApp us on 07457 404279 Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Wrexham (Before it got cool) with Bryn Law

2025-11-2601:14:32

This week, broadcaster and lifelong Wrexham fan Bryn Law joins Piers and Woody for a heartfelt and funny trip through his years on the road. Bryn talks with real passion about following Wrexham long before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made it cool, reporting on Leeds through their highs and lows, and the time he got carsick on the way to the City Ground for a match that ended up being postponed anyway. He also shares tales from a weekend in Amsterdam with a brutal final result, and reflects on what it means to back your club when nothing else in the city seems to be going right. WhatsApp us on +44 7457 404279 Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Football’s Biggest Divide with Twin Atlantic

2025-11-1901:03:41

Away Days welcomes its first ever double guests as Ross McNae and Sam McTrusty from Twin Atlantic join Woody and Piers. Ross is Celtic, Sam is Rangers, and somehow the two of them manage to keep things civil as they trade stories about football, touring and beyond. Piers recalls travelling to Oldham with a stranger he met on the internet, Sam reveals the extreme lengths he once went to during a Twin Atlantic show to avoid hearing a Rangers result, and the lads compare derby loyalties with life on the road. Plus, there is another update from our listeners at Brantham, currently making a strong case for being the worst club in Britain. Follow Twin Atlantic here WhatsApp us on +44 7457 404279 Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strong Bladders, Gladiators and Brantham Ultras: Guy Mowbray’s Away Day Stories

2025-11-1259:11

Football (and Gladiators) commentary legend Guy Mowbray joins Woody and Piers for a proper away-day chat. A lifelong York City F.C. fan (living within walking distance from his club), Guy opens up on the realities of commentating from old-school stadium gantries (and his strong bladder), why taking his daughter to a 0-0 can still feel like magic, how his garden ended up with stadium seats and the moment José Mourinho surprised Marine during an FA Cup tie. Plus we hear from our resident Brantham fan. WhatsApp us on +44 7457 404279 Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ Bull on Aberdeen, defending half and half scarves and lightning red cards

2025-11-0501:22:30

Writer, musician and "Scottish internet man" JJ Bull joins Woody and Piers for an Aberdeen-flavoured Away Days. JJ talks about the benefits of working the food stalls at Pittodrie, gets defensive about half and half scarves, and discusses the craft of turning niche football references into viral smashes, and the beautiful nonsense of quickfire red cards. Follow JJ and get tickets to see him here WhatsApp us on +44 7457 404279 Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt from The Amazons on Reading, the legend of Michael Owen and walkout anthems

2025-10-2901:01:54

Reading through and through. Matt Thomson from The Amazons joins Woody and Piers to talk hometown loyalty, away days and why Michael Owen still lives rent free in his head. Matt explains how Reading walk out to The Amazons’ “Black Magic,” and compares an away end to a Springsteen gig. There are stories from Stoke, Watford and a soul-sapping Coventry 0–0, ground-ticking rules, Barcelona dreams, Boca v River and a chat about old stadiums versus new. The band are on tour now, with dates including London’s Roundhouse, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and more. Check out their website for more details. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wetsuits, Peter Shilton and model villages with Charlie Baker

2025-10-2201:18:23

Comedian and presenter Charlie Baker joins Woody and Piers for a gloriously chaotic episode of Away Days. A proud Torquay United fan, Charlie reveals his campaign to get Torquay reinstated at Wembley… inside a local model village. He also explains why he no longer eats gluten (spoiler: it involves a wetsuit), swaps wild West Country stories with Woody, and recalls an unforgettable week in Argentina with England legend Peter Shilton. Follow Charlie on Instagram Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Threlfall: Banging buses at Bayer Leverkusen, F1 down the pub and losing more than just your luggage

2025-10-1401:13:52

This episode, the lads are joined by broadcaster, DJ and presenter James Threlfall MBE. Known for his work with the BBC, 433 Football and Formula 1, James has travelled the world covering some of the biggest events in sport and culture. He chats about how his love for Tottenham Hotspur came later in life, the time he lost both his luggage and his dignity on an away trip, and why Carnival mixed with football in Cologne is one of his all-time favourite experiences. The trio also dive into James’s inspiring new podcast Sports Greatest Underdogs, which celebrates some of the UK’s most iconic ‘sporting underdogs’, their personal struggles, their determination, and how they made sporting history against all odds. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonkers Merch, Bosnich, Bowling & Blackburn: with Faris from The Horrors

2025-10-0801:01:37

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by Faris from The Horrors, lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan and frontman of one of Britain’s most iconic bands. The lads dive into the weird and wonderful world of club and band merch, from Kevin Gallagher caps to Horrors ironing board covers, meeting Marc Bosnich in a bowling alley, and relive the moment a fan surprised Faris with a classic Blackburn shirt. For Horrors tickets and more, head to their website Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only The Poets’ Tommy on Reading FC, Straight Red Shockers and Local Loyalty

2025-10-0101:05:48

This week on Away Days with Woody & Piers, the boys are joined by Tommy, lead singer of Only The Poets and a lifelong Reading FC supporter. Tommy shares the story of his very first away day, when the designated driver left him badly out of pocket, and explains why he can’t stand it when fans (including his own bandmates) don’t back their local team. There’s also a rather gruesome moment where Piers reveals the time a straight red card left him caught short. Follow Tommy and Only The Poets Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hoosiers’ Al on Exeter, David May Clashes and Celebrity Pool Drama

2025-09-2401:19:31

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by Al from The Hoosiers and sparks fly straight away thanks to the Exeter vs Plymouth rivalry. Al opens up about his most unforgettable football moments, including a fierce exchange with Champions League winner David May and a surprising family feud sparked by the game. Plus, Piers reveals all about a star-studded celebrity pool tournament. Follow The Hoosiers here Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adrian Chiles - Dad dancing with royalty and why we never leave games early

2025-09-1701:07:27

Broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles joins Woody and Piers to share his lifelong passion for West Bromwich Albion and the emotional highs and (seemingly numerous) lows of being a football fan. From a nightmare away day at Reading to getting in lifts with celebrities, dad dancing with Royalty and why you should never leave a match early, Adrian opens up about the match day rituals, the psychology of supporting a club, and the friendships that make football more than just a game. A funny, heartfelt and relatable conversation about what it really means to follow your team through thick and thin. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season Two Opener - Trains to Truro, Woody signs for Plymouth and Wembley away with Oasis

2025-09-0944:07

Season Two of Away Days kicks off with Woody and Piers swapping summer stories from the stands and the stage. Woody laces up at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park, Piers takes the long road to Truro for Southend United, and the lads relive Wembley’s biggest singalong with Oasis. Plus some laugh-out-loud tales from across the football leagues, including the bizarre arrival of Dorking’s new keeper. Become an Away Days ambassador at woodypiersaway@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

End of Season Special with Producer Will

2025-06-1143:19

It’s the Away Days end of season review! Woody and Piers are joined by Producer Will for a look back at the highs, lows, and chaos of Season One, and the football season that came with it. Will reveals what happened when he went undercover at West Ham, relives a deeply embarrassing moment involving Guestimators host Andy Bush and Jos Buttler, and shares his wishlist for future away days. The lads also dive into their own personal highlights (and horror shows) from the podcast season and the terraces, and somehow end up connecting Paul Weller to a notorious Surrey dogging site. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Wembley - Southend v Oldham

2025-06-0443:55

Recorded live at Wembley! Woody and Piers take you behind the scenes of Southend v Oldham with a special episode straight from the press box. It’s a bittersweet one for Piers, but packed with atmosphere, emotion, and iconic Wembley memories. Featuring chats with BBC’s Sohail Sahi, TalkSport’s Ian ‘The Moose’ Abrahams, and Southend Echo legend Chris Phillips, plus live voicenotes and cracking anecdotes as always. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The A - Z of Away Days - E - Exeter City, Ebbsfleet United, Empoli FC

2025-05-2847:56

This week, Woody and Piers continue their alphabetical tour of football fan culture with the letter E – diving into the stories behind Empoli, Exeter and Ebbsfleet. Expect tales of Uri Geller bringing Michael Jackson to Exeter City, a celebration of Italy’s rich football heritage, and a look back at Ebbsfleet’s wild history and unforgettable FA Cup moments. There’s also a healthy dose of Southend United chat, fresh off their dramatic and as yet unfinished play-off journey. Packed with weird, wonderful and nostalgic away day memories, this one’s not to be missed. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caroline Barker - Chelmsford City

2025-05-2101:16:52

This week, broadcaster and football obsessive Caroline Barker (Sky Sports, WSL, BBC) joins Woody & Piers to share her deep love for Chelmsford City – the club she supports and helps run from the boardroom. From the time she celebrated six goals only to realise they'd lost the game, to her tales of groundhopping madness and what really goes on behind the scenes at a non-league club, Caroline brings passion, laughs and proper football knowledge in spades. If you've ever wondered what it’s like to be part of the heartbeat of your local team, or just want tips on where to get the best beer and food on the away trail in Chelmsford, this is the episode for you. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jono Yates - Only Scrans - Manchester United

2025-05-1301:09:12

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by the brilliant Jono Yates – the man behind Only Scrans and Scran Away. Jono serves up stories from the stands and some epic food adventures, from devouring a frankly ludicrous amount of food in Rochdale to singing the praises of Marseille’s matchday meals and slamming Old Trafford’s pathetic paninis. We also get his unfiltered take on Manchester United’s decline, and why he reckons City fans struggle to fill Wembley. Expect a very tasty episode. Follow Only Scrans here and Jono here Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The A-Z of Away Days - D - Derby County, Dundee United & Dorking Wanderers

2025-05-0651:36

Woody and Piers get lost in a world of D, as they explore the depths of Derby, Dundee United and Dorking. From marathons to nightmare tours of Africa, it's another Away Days treat. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brown - Undr The Cosh - Bolton Wanderers

2025-04-2901:10:31

This week, Woody and Piers are joined by writer, journalist, and Undr The Cosh co-host Chris Brown to relive some unforgettable away day adventures. A (nearly) lifelong Bolton fan, Chris shares stories from his first away games at Wembley, getting caught up in the chaos and bare bottoms of the Roma derby, and witnessing a fiery "Holy War" clash in Poland. To listen to Undr The Cosh - click here Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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