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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Beast Mode: The Cost of Being The World's Strongest Man

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today.



He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube

06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures

13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics

18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges

27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man

36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges

44:22 Mind Games and Competitions

46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift

54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge



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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.



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The Making of a DOR: Phil Dowson

Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:07 Balancing Rugby and Personal Life

06:55 The Journey to Coaching

26:47 Handling Difficult Conversations

28:38 Sam Vesty Bromance

38:26 Recruitment Insights

57:56 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

59:20 Reflections on his International Career

01:02:57 Managing England Stars

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.



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The Making of a DOR: Mike Brown

Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Join Payno & Hask, as they chat with Mike Brown about his transition from player to Sporting Director at Esher Rugby Club. They delve into his new role, challenges, and ask for his insights on the current state of Harlequins and Marcus Smith's future.



00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres

02:26🤓 Mike Brown's Journey to DoR

04:30 🟤 The Brown Philosophy

10:30 🏉 Putting the boots back on?

16:42 💬 Difficult Conversations

27:23 👂 Learnings from Cheika et al.

46:39 🃏What's going on at Quins?

01:00:50 🙏 Marcus Smith's Future

01:15:00 👀 Browny for Quins?



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Marler Joins the GBR Round Table

Wed, 07 Jan 2026
The rugby icon turned reality star spills Traitors secrets, revealing why fellow England International Jonny May would be the ultimate Traitor. He discusses why he quit rugby, his wrestling debut as "The Scrum Lord," and the potential for the GBR Panto. Plus Joe takes on the Continental Tyres grip strength challenge.



00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

04:29 ✂️ Truly Dreadful Haircuts

07:21 🕵️‍♂️ Inside The Traitors Experience

21:42 🤼 Wrestling Debut Chaos

34:33 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

40:18 🎙️ Podcasting & Dream Guests

43:52 🎭 Acting Ambitions and Pantomime Plans

48:06 🏉 Why Marler Quit Rugby

58:53 🔙 Looking Back on Their First Episode Together (2019)



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Rugby's Greatest Unions: Teague, Winterbottom, Richards

Wed, 31 Dec 2025
England’s iconic 90s back row - Mike Teague, Peter Winterbottom, and Dean Richards - reunite to discuss the "brutal self-policing" of their era. From surviving legendary drinking sessions with Jason Leonard to smashing the Calcutta Cup, the "Three Wise Men" deliver a masterclass in what international rugby was like for the last amateurs.



00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres
01:55 👑 Meet the Three Wise Men
03:33 🍺 Drinking Stories
15:49 🧢 Debut Memories and Early Days
30:19 🦁 The Iconic 1989 Lions Tour
36:27 🇳🇿 The very first Rugby World Cup
40:03 🥞 The Infamous Calcutta Cup Incident
47:16 🌹 The 1991 Grand Slam and World Cup Journey
49:41 📺 The Rise of Rugby's Media Profile
51:24 💼 The Transition to Professionalism
52:06 🏃🏾‍♂️ Lomu and the 1995 World Cup
01:07:04 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge



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