Away Days with Woody and Piers

The 1975's bassist Ross MacDonald joins Woody and Pies* this week to talk about choosing Macclesfield over United, the ultimate accidental game in Bangkok, memorable trips to Halifax and why Piers will forever be known as Pies. Email the show woodypiersaway@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Starsailor frontman James Walsh is a Liverpool fan with some cracking away day stories to tell, including trips to European cup finals, watching games at East Midlands airport and what he deems to be the only truly acceptable half-and-half scarf. We want to hear your Away Days stories, so get in touch on woodypiersaway@gmail.com and on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Superstar DJ Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is the latest guest on Away Days. Norm reveals his surprising, and contentious origins as a Palace fan, a very clever technique for skipping queues with Paul Heaton and why he celebrated the demise of Toys R Us. Fatboy Slim is headlining Latitude Festival 2025, tickets available here. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Comedian, actor and classically trained singer, Lloyd Griffith, joins Woody and Piers whilst on the road touring his latest stand up show. Lloyd's love for Grimsby runs deep, having had the opportunity to lead them out on the pitch as a mascot (aged 40), play in goal for them in a testimonial and even sing the National Anthem on the pitch at Blundell Park. It's a cracking episode without a ship, or train in sight. For all things Lloyd head over to his website Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Broadcasting legend, Clare Tomlinson joins Woody and Piers to chat about following her beloved Tottenham Hotspur home and away (including the incredible scenes in the Champions League semi-final), her time working for North London rivals Arsenal, being part of the England Euro 96 adventure and her work at Sky Sports. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Musician, podcaster, and most importantly, Ipswich fan, Alfie Indra joins Woody and Piers this week to preach the virtues of Portman Road and discuss the trials and tribulations of following the Tractor Boys. For all things Alfie, go here Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Capital Radio and The Peter Crouch Podcast's Chris Stark joins Woody and Piers to discuss what it means to be a Watford fan. In between the usual foray into football fandom, the guys go to places you never thought possible with mascots and Chris shares an away day marital dilemma. Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

On this episode of Away Days, Woody and Piers chat with You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi. From putting Dermot O'Leary in a headlock at a cup final to going undercover at United, Josh shares wild tales from the terraces. Plus, his thoughts on the madness of filming games on iPads and, of course, The Arsenal. For all things Josh, click here Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

In episode two, we head to East London, where we speak to Chris Scull, co-host of Quickly Kevin Will He Score, Let's Be Having You and the stadium announcer at West Ham. Chris reveals all about his early memories of away games, play-off misery and his admiration for Crystal Palace. Listen to Let's Be Having You here Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Join Woody and Piers as they sit down with Soccer AM legend Helen Chamberlain to talk about massive seagulls at Torquay, falling for football at Anfield, and the unforgettable charm of those gritty away days at Carlisle. Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Each episode will feature a chat with a notable fan, sharing their favourite memories, worst trips, and dream away days. Whether it's a last-minute winner, an epic road trip, or a disastrous result, we'll hear the stories that make game days unforgettable. But it's not just about the game itself. We'll also discuss the practicalities of away travel, from navigating unfamiliar stadiums to sampling the local cuisine (and enduring the infamous away end toilets). It's all part of the experience, and we'll leave no stone unturned. We’ll get to the heart of what makes these fans tick. From their dream away day destination to their most cherished matchday superstitions, we'll uncover the quirks and passions that define football fandom. Listeners are invited to recommend their own experiences as fans as we’ll as suggestions for things to see, eat, drink and do when visiting their local ground. So whether you're a die-hard supporter or just curious about the culture of away days, join us for Away Days, where every match is an adventure and every journey has a story to tell. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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

Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Each episode will feature a chat with a notable fan, sharing their favourite memories, worst trips, and dream away days. Whether it's a last-minute winner, an epic road trip, or a disastrous result, we'll hear the stories that make game days unforgettable. But it's not just about the game itself. We'll also discuss the practicalities of away travel, from navigating unfamiliar stadiums to sampling the local cuisine (and enduring the infamous away end toilets). It's all part of the experience, and we'll leave no stone unturned. We’ll get to the heart of what makes these fans tick. From their dream away day destination to their most cherished matchday superstitions, we'll uncover the quirks and passions that define football fandom. Listeners are invited to recommend their own experiences as fans as we’ll as suggestions for things to see, eat, drink and do when visiting their local ground. So whether you're a die-hard supporter or just curious about the culture of away days, join us for Away Days, where every match is an adventure and every journey has a story to tell. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok 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