SWYW - a fantasy football league oddity

SWYW Episode 30: GW28 'The missionary pancake' ft Frankie Francis

We're delighted to be joined by Sunderland music legend Frankie Francis this week as he shares some brilliant tales from working at SAFC to performing with Frankie and the Heartstrings
The panel democratically vote to discuss their favourite pancake toppings and conversation moves onto some of the best jazz musicians to listen to.
We also discuss recent activity in the SWYW FPL leagues and look ahead to GW30. 
As Frankie is on the show we ponder over whether this season is the time right for Sunderland to get promotion.
And don't miss Frankie's excellent twist on our regular game of Shooting Stars!

SWYW Episode 32: GW29 "Anomalies' ft Andrew Chester

It's league cup final weekend so in this week's pod we celebrate with a SWYW superfan special. Plus the panel discuss who will come out victorious between Liverpool and Newcastle United on Sunday.
We're delighted to be joined by special guest and founding member of SWYW Andrew Chester, who is enjoying life in FPL and PL this season as Forest fan.
Andrew shares the delights of those late 80s/early 90s cup wins under Cloughie and also imagines what it was like to be Stuart Pearce in the late 80s in our revamped Shooting Stars in their eyes feature
Throw in some quality chat about soccer aid and the new Manchester United stadium plans and you've got yourself an entertaining hours worth of podcast fun for your weekend

SWYW Episode 33: 'Snap, Crackles and Top of the Pops' ft Michelle Gayle

We're delighted to be joined by a very special guest this week, with actress, singer, writer and huge Arsenal fan, Michelle Gayle.
Michelle shares her love of football and a very specific FPL frustration caused by Ruud Van Nistelrooy as Leicester City manager earlier this season.
We find out who had a tantrum on Top of the Pops and which one of her best mates on the Eastenders cast got into trouble for driving the milk float around Albert Square.
The panel also reviews what happened in SWYW in last week's GW and looks ahead to the England games this weekend
And find out which Arsenal legend Michelle chose to be for this week's Shooting Stars In Their Eyes

SWYW Episode 34: GW30 'Keep up the disparagement' ft Big Leigh Nicholson

It's another FA Cup weekend but we're getting ahead of the game on this week's brand new pod before GW30 begins on April Fools Day.
If you're a Leeds United fan, you'll love this week's episode as we're joined by special guest Big Leigh Nicholson, the man on the mic on matchdays at Elland Road.
Leigh shares some cracking stories including the privilege of hosting match day entertainment during the pandemic period and presenting close to away supporters each week.
The panel looks at some interesting games coming up across the SWYW divisions and Steve shares the surprising details about the number one FPL manage in the whole world.
And don't miss this week's 'Shooting stars in their eyes' feature. It's well worth tuning in all the way til the end...
 

SWYW Episode 35: GW31 'Walnut salad' ft Rick Witter

It's grand national weekend and we're under starters orders ready for a brand new FPL pod with a very special guest Rick Witter.
Rick shares memories of supporting Man Utd and visiting Old Trafford as well as discussing his own recent chart trophy haul.
Steve has an extra large sack full of listeners questions for Rick, leading to lots of fascinating and funny stories that you won't want to miss
The panel also look ahead to GW31 and predict scores in some of the big weekend fixtures
Don't be an April fool, get listening in to SWYW now!

SWYW Episode 36: GW32 'Who lifts the manager?' ft Adam Comstive, Tom Gregory and Rich Archer

We've got not one, not two but three special guests joining the panel to preview GW32 in this weekend's FPL.
Manchester City and Utd fans Adam Comstive and Tom Gregory give us their thoughts on the borefest manchester derby last weekend.
Hard-Fi's Rich Archer is a late addition to the pod and shares his highs and lows of supporting Brentford.
We all discuss chip strategies ahead of upcoming DGWs and BGW - will you get any tips?
Don't miss 'Home and Away' a one-off quiz that is never to be repeated and if all that wasn't enough there's more impersonations than a BAFTA-winner could shake a stick at, or something
Happy listening (or watching if you're on YouTube)

SWYW Episode 37: GW 33 'The great Good Friday potions cauldron cup mystery' ft Phil Pinder

We're kicking off the Easter bank holiday weekend with a highly entertaining episode of SWYW ahead of FPL GW33
The panel welcomes very special guest and league cup sponsor Phil Pinder from the Potions Cauldron and Hole In Wand as we discuss exciting times for the business including pitching on Dragons Den.
Phil shares his passion for promotion chasing Scunthorpe United as he seeks SWYW promotion in the championship - could he be on for a double?
As it's bank holiday we all need a good mystery to keep us on our toes. Will we find out what happened to the missing Potions Cauldron cup?
And we have the unlikeliest of impressions on this week's Shooting Stars In Their Eyes - it's all in this week's mainly uncut edition of SWYW!
 

SWYW Episode 38: GW34 'Hygge" ft Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Joe Derrick

Where were you when Leeds were getting high-er up the league pyramid? is the question we're asking Leeds United fans and special guests on this weeks pod, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Joe Derrick.
Nikolaj shares his love for Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa in particular, as we reveal which Leeds United manager rules the Iron Throne at Elland Road on a one-off game we like to call Game of Thrones or Buckets
Joe becomes the first SWYW manager to have a second appearance and has a nervous watch while Nikolaj takes on a tense edition of SWYW superfan that HBO would be proud of
We look ahead to BGW 34 and discuss whether its best to play your free hit or wildcard chip
And find out which Danish football legend 'appears' on Shooting Stars In Their Eyes
It's a don't miss episode of your new favourite FPL podcast!
 

SWYW Episode 39: GW35 'The best feeling in the world' ft Bekki Bass

On this week's brand new FPL we're delighted to be joined by LUFC Women's captain Bekki Bass as she talks about the honour of leading her club both on and off the field, including recent problems with injury and looking ahead positively to next season!
In our new feature 'Hot picks' the panel looks at the teams and players that are likely to score points in the remaining 4 games of the FPL season.
We look at the SWYW leagues and see who is looking likely for promotion and relegation across the pyramid.
And as it's May the fourth this weekend we kick off with a bit Star Wars chat. All this and much more on another enlightening episode of SWYW!

SWYW Episode 40: GW36 'That's Modgic' ft Ben Taylor aka Magic Mod

Ben Taylor aka Magic Mod brings the modgic to this week's highly entertaining FPL podcast.
Now you see him, now you don't but for the majority of the episode Ben shares some fascinating tales about life as rock 'n' roll's favourite magician. The biggest mystery being how his FPL team is looking good but he's had a difficult season in the SWYW head to head league.
We look ahead to GW36 and ask whether it's time to pick De Bruyne for the remaining 3 games.
We also discuss Fulham FC, party tricks, unintentional impressions and there's some more interesting adventures in wi-fi to keep you entertained this weekend. Get listening right now!