S6 Ep141: THE TRUTH !!! THE PROBABILITY OF WIRE WINNING SUPER LEAGUE
As Wire return to their old ways Sam crunches the numbers to come up with the mathematical probability of Warrington winning at Old Trafford. Dennis is all Dufty-Flufty and Rob has a headache. Enjoy. Please become a patron and help support this shit: www.patreon.com/whatbevan
58m Aug 06, 2024
58m
S6 Ep140: WATERBOARDING
As Warrington record their biggest ever margin of victory against the pie eaters, Rob centres in on Sam Burgess' nice problem. Dennis becomes a prisoner of his own ideas, and Mr Sankey goes on the offensive in an attempt to occupy the Channel Islands. Enjoy. This is all becoming way too positive.
1hr 9m Jul 31, 2024
1hr 9m
S6 Ep139: ALL PILLARS ARE COLUMNS BUT NOT ALL COLUMNS ARE PILLARS
Following a great win at St Helens the podcast's in-house interpreter Sam Sankey talks us through Burgess' winning mentality. Dennis manages to toe-in not one but swing in two tackle bags and Rob blows kisses towards Monte Carlo. Enjoy. Follow Dennis' walking vlog https://www.youtube.com/@NorthbySouthwest and please support the pod at https://www.patreon.com/whatbevan
1hr 21m Jul 24, 2024
1hr 21m
S6 Ep138: THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT OF TOBY KING'S GOUT WITH A PEASHOOTER
Micro podding is no longer in vogue as the podcast returns with a 48-hour episode. Enjoy.
1hr 51m Jul 17, 2024
1hr 51m
S6 Ep137: BATH
The micro podding season concludes with Sam at the game, Dennis in his tent and Rob hiding in an attic. Enjoy.
37m Jul 07, 2024
37m
S6 Ep136: THE GREEK ISLANDS
Rob is recovering from a road accident on the continent he believes was instigated by a female driver, Dennis writes down four micro notes, and Sam caveats Ben Thaler's cummerbund.
27m Jun 26, 2024
27m
S6 Ep135: LAKE COMO
Un altro micropodcast. Questa volta dall'Italia. Godere.
27m Jun 21, 2024
27m
S6 Ep134: LEE IN DUBAI
It's the day after Wire's disappointing Wembley performance and the podcast reflects on what went wrong. Dennis and Sam experience contrasting social echelons during their London days out, whilst Lee and Rob watch on from Dubai - with more toilet breaks than Warrington's points tally. Enjoy. Please support to pod www.patreon.com/whatbevan
35m Jun 09, 2024
35m
S6 Ep133: TOKYO POD
In a micro-pod fittingly live from Tokyo, Dennis, Sam and Rob discuss the win over Catalans, the loss to Wigan, a bit of news, and their cup final predictions. Enjoy.
37m Jun 02, 2024
37m
S6 Ep132: I HIT RODRICK TAI WITH AN ALCOHOL FREE BOTTLE FROM 97 YARDS
Two more wins for Wire and a trip booked to Wembley but will Dennis bring the podcast vibe down with his misogynistic commentary? Sam refutes a free bar xenophobic accusation, as Rob questions a female BMW driver. That’s right, strap in, as the podcast digs a hole bigger than Ackers Pit as with  “limited contact” and “no leg-ups” it teeters on the brink of being cancelled. Enjoy. Help pay for ...
1hr 47m May 22, 2024
1hr 47m
S6 Ep131: BOTH MATCHES WERE A BIT SHIT AND A FISHCAKE
The podcast fails to get excited about Wire’s two recent games, which leads to an episode of waffling. Dennis endeavours to charm a hermaphrodite, Sam launches into a Rodrick Tai bashing, and Rob would rather discuss the strippers at Wilderspool. Plus, Daniel’s back with his tenuous HJ alphabet and the sitcom is off for takeaway from the Stockton Fryer. Enjoy.
1hr 47m May 08, 2024
1hr 47m
S6 Ep130: THATCHER, BURGESS, AND THE POSTMODERN PARADIGM: UNRAVELING THE INTRICACIES OF DESIGN, POLITICS, WILLIES, RONNIE CORBETT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WARRINGTON WOLVES
The podcast celebrates its most positive episode in six years. Sam relaunches shitistics for the first time in 53 episodes, Dennis is all regattas & goths, and Rob totally forgets to mention his bang-on 80% prediction. Plus, Daniel returns with the most tenuous of tenuous alphabetical links, and the sitcom embraces a Shakespearian sausage or two. Enjoy. STOP BEING A TIGHT ARSE AND HELP PAY FOR...
1hr 49m Apr 24, 2024
1hr 49m
S6 Ep129: TWO THOUSAND JELLY CUBES
The podcast reverts to a Sunday recording which makes everyone feel a little bit uncomfortable. Dennis decides to piggy-back off more than a Sky sport's subscription, Sam returns from a slow weekend in Cardiff lifting a heavy load of shitistics, and Rob carries on muddling up his words. There's a quiz that could take a while to set and Daniel resiliently protests from Queensland. Plus, as Burge...
1hr 44m Apr 08, 2024
1hr 44m
S6 Ep128: HOT WATER BOTTLE
The podcast takes an in-depth look into bursts, contacts and spillages. As we let off some steam towards the anatomy, and ask why are the shitistics significantly lopsided towards the winter months? So climb onboard, head to the top deck, and admire not one, but two, sightseeing tours of London. Enjoy. Due to Rob facing another harsh Australian winter, please become a patron and help him cover...
1hr 24m Mar 27, 2024
1hr 24m
S6 Ep127: THE BURGESS EFFECT
The Burgess effect is in full flow but is Jenna Brooks' interview technique affecting his coaching? The effect of Sam's new shitistic affects the podcast more than any other stat in the past two years. Dennis looks at whether the effects of aerodynamics on a haggis affects its throwing distance, and the effect of gravity on Rob's nipple is affecting his personal wellbeing. Plus, there's Daniel'...
1hr 50m Mar 13, 2024
1hr 50m
S6 Ep126: THE MASS OF PAUL VAUGHAN IN PICKLED ONIONS
Sam Burgess takes-off with his first win but our Sam touches-down with jet lag, resulting in a limited supply of shitistics. Dennis writes, wrote or has written to the RFL, as Rob makes an absolute pickle of the halftime quiz. Daniel is back with his tenuous alphabet and the sitcom takes on an Australian twang. Enjoy. With Dennis refusing to contribute to Rob's Super League + subscription, ple...
1hr 24m Feb 28, 2024
1hr 24m
S6 Ep125: ALL WELL THAT ENDS WELL
Dennis continues to look for an alternative sport and comes under pressure from a quick fire quiz. With Sam making his way back from Melbourne, it’s left for Rob to spill the beans on Sankey’s irritable bowel following his surf lesson. The’s more Hi de hi, Daniel covers off an obscure D E and F at the Halliwell Jones and Roger Moore turns out to make the perfect fullback. Plus, with 673 players...
1hr 25m Feb 21, 2024
1hr 25m
S6 Ep124: MAKE HAYES WHILE THE SUN SHINES
The podcast returns, and with Sam Burgess now behind the wheel of the Wire, can he steer them to victory before losing his licence? Sam packs his bags for Sydney, Rob shaves his bullocks and Dennis spends too much time measuring armpits. There's an A to Z of the Halliwell Jones, yet another 80's sitcom, predictions and a red or blue clusterfuck of a quiz. Enjoy. Due to rising podcasting hostin...
1hr 40m Feb 06, 2024
1hr 40m
S5 Ep123: A POWER STATION AND A FIDDLER'S PHONE-IN
The podcast attempts another phone-in but will the 'What would Brian Bevan say' firewall leak more than Warrington's left-edge defence? Sam has family bin issues, Dennis measures the altitude of Daresbury and Rob's concerned about the thermostat on Alan London's boiler. Plus there's a quiz. Cue the applause. Enjoy. "A big thank you to Chris and Mark." Please help the podcast by becoming a pat...
1hr 11m Dec 04, 2023
1hr 11m
S5 Ep122: SAM BURGESS' EST EST EST HOME DELIVERY
What does the future hold for Sam Burgess, where will Wire finish the season, and is Mrs Sankey having an affair with a US Marine? With Dennis’ social calendar more congested than the Warrington vs Catalans fixture list, it’s left to Rob and Sam to cast their eye over the 2024 squad. Plus, is Jim Bergerac the answer to magic weekend, and has an impromptu call from Alan London solved the Wolves’...
1hr 36m Nov 27, 2023
1hr 36m
S5 Ep121: JANETTE KRANKIE
It's time for the autopsy with the podcast and its listeners (or is that listener) endeavouring to dissect another clusterfuck of a season. Sam enrols to become a Super League referee, Dennis sets to working on a title for his new 2024 section and Rob rallies with a south of the river broken arm. Enjoy, we'll see you all in February. Probably. Get through the bitter winter months by watching T...
1hr 15m Oct 03, 2023
1hr 15m
S5 Ep120: GOODBYE FOREVER
Wire make the elimination play-off but Dennis seems more worried about claiming travel expenses. Rob reminisces about his uncle who he believes is a clear replacement for Bill Arthur. Sam offers up his biggest ever caveat. Plus, the WhatBevan player of the year focusses on just ten nominations, Daniel names his season’s XII and the sitcom perfectly summarises the season. Enjoy. Want to see us ...
1hr 59m Sep 27, 2023
1hr 59m
S5 Ep119: SHIT OR SHITTERER
Is the season about to draw to a close for Wire, or will a brief reprieve only delay the inevitable? With Dennis struggling with his French Connection, it's left to London & Sankey to lead a more in-depth analysis of Warrington's failings. Plus, Rob gives a blatant view of recent centre signings, and with a revamped Tacklebags section, the future of the podcast is Sam's Top Trumps (but only shi...
1hr 45m Sep 13, 2023
1hr 45m
S5 Ep118: CAN YOU NAME A FAMOUS TABLE TENNIS PLAYER?
It's been 77 days between wins but finally the podcast has a narrative of optimism, as the recording comes from three different timezones. Will Dennis get stuck into a late night Black Forest gateau? Which star player is Mr Sankey not happy with? And will the Bellcharm Motor Company TNT Chinese restaurant electricity scam come to light? Plus, there's Daniel's Match of the Club, a UFO sighting a...
1hr 35m Aug 30, 2023
1hr 35m
S5 Ep117: LET'S DRAW A WHITE LINE UNDER HINDSIGHT
What a week it’s been at Warrington as the podcast endeavours to tackle the missing piece of a clusterfuck of a jigsaw. Dennis holds court in a wig not fit for Chambers, Sam requests a name change and doesn’t hold back - although is his transmission lost in translation? And Rob questions our interim coach’s due diligence based on a 1993 sale at Renault Manchester. Daniel offers up his recruitme...
1hr 30m Aug 09, 2023
1hr 30m
S5 Ep116: EXCLUSIVE!! JUSTIN HOLBRICK INTERVIEW AND A PODCAST HACKING
Justin Holbrick joins the podcast but unfortunately due to a WhatBevan firewall security breach, there’s more cock and bollocks than you could shake a stick at. Sam suffers interference of another kind from an Ironbridge, Dennis is clearly still in crisis and Rob’s production skills are just as disorganised as Warrington’s right-edge defence. Enjoy. We didn’t. It’s was an absolute clusterfluck....
1hr 40m Aug 02, 2023
1hr 40m
S5 Ep115: DO NEUTRINOS, GRAVITATIONAL WAVES AND WIRE'S RIGHT EDGE DEFENCE REALLY EXIST?
As Warrington carry on their descent down the Super League table, the podcast questions other free falling objects. Dennis bemoans the pricing at Wigan, but can he really complain when he’s grocery shopping at Booths in Knutsford. Sam impersonates all his emotions as Mrs Sankey continues her Jetset lifestyle over in Milan. And Rob falls asleep after only 14 minutes of video analysis on Wire’s n...
2hr 4m Jul 19, 2023
2hr 4m
S5 Ep114: DARYL AND THE GREAT GLASS DESCENDING BOX
As Daryl locks himself away in his great glass box and Warrington descend in the Super League table, can the podcast find an ounce of positivity? Rob, recently back from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s tropical Love Island, struggles to find a right-clawed cockatoo or depressingly engage with a male green turtle. Dennis plunges head-first into a think-tank of STDs, and Sam contemplates opening...
1hr 49m Jul 05, 2023
1hr 49m
S5 Ep113: GLORY HOLE
As Warrington exit the Challenge Cup at the hands of just twelve pie-eating bastards, the podcast returns to take stock of Wire’s league table oxymoron precipice. Sam is desperately in need of a drink, with his ranting leaving Rob speechless - literally, and stumped to reminisce about his indoor cricket. Dennis’ TackleBags rebadges to Dennis’ AirBags, and Daniel grixes-up the interchange bench....
1hr 53m Jun 21, 2023
1hr 53m
S5 Ep112: £600 PER METRE
With Wire’s form continuing to slide the podcast takes a look at the team with a ‘yes or no’ section that will leave the listeners on the edge of their seats. Rob has a wake up call more than once, Sam gives a speech to rival the colossus of Rhodes, and just like that, Bingo! Dennis is back. There’s breaking live news. Plus, the Health Retreat embraces veganism. Enjoy. Please become a patron h...
1hr 55m Jun 07, 2023
1hr 55m
S5 Ep111: UNDOUBTEDLY OUR BEST EVER EPISODE
Warrington may have laboured to two wins, but the podcast is on top form, offering up its best-ever episode. In a non-stop, action-packed pod, the level of in-depth analysis, humour and general overall excellence goes to a level never listened to before. Enjoy. Please support all our hard work www.patreon.com/whatbevan And buy Dennis a coffee and subscribe www.youtube.com/@tacklebags/videos
1hr 39m May 17, 2023
1hr 39m
S5 Ep110: THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF SHIT HELENS
With Wire suffering two losses back-to-back, what follows is a two-hour marathon of insufferable podcasting. Rob fills us in on the veterinary science behind holidaying with Germans, Sam has watched the games back sober and can confirm they’re just as shit, and Dennis is accused of taking pictures of St Helens’ stewards under the watchful eye of Big Brother. There’s Daniel with his combined XII...
2hr 7m Apr 26, 2023
2hr 7m
S5 Ep109: CINQ SEMAINES POUR TRAVAILLER SES JAMBES GRELES
With both Sam and Rob under the weather it's left to Dennis to prop-up the podcast, but are there any props left? We discover how Warrington exaggerates Josh McGuire's metres, what an NRL bunker's video referee's fit girlfriend looks like, and how moving Gil Dudson into the bungalow to work on his legs is a good idea. We camper van there and back to France, in what seems like excruciatingly rea...
1hr 42m Apr 11, 2023
1hr 42m
S5 Ep108: FIRST INTERVIEW WITH WARRINGTON'S SHOCK SIGNING
With a touch of amnesia the podcasters discuss the cursed bungalow and run a clickbait social experiment aimed at the free downloading scum. Dennis plans his 17 hour motor homing trip to Catalans, Sam’s dog barking is an ominous sign, and Rob puts his seven year old to work as a 1970’s cement mixer. There’s six of the best, a reduced sitcom, an overstretched vlog, plus a quiz to KickStart the p...
1hr 48m Mar 29, 2023
1hr 48m
S5 Ep107: SUPER LEAGUE DENIES THE EXISTENCE OF PAUL VAUGHAN
Wire make it four from four but Rob continues to push his product placement, Sam refuses to give away his HJ parking spot, and Dennis has been cryogenically frozen away at Hull KR. There’s an NFT conference at the Health Retreat, a superbly recorded Daniel section, vlogging in Cornwall, a mathematical formula to end all mathematical formulas, and is Paul Vaughan an A N Other in disguise? Yes, i...
1hr 47m Mar 15, 2023
1hr 47m
S5 Ep106: THE GAME'S IN THE PUBIC EYE
It’s two wins from two, but more importantly, how many swallows make a summer and does anyone own the pigeon hanging out at the back of Greggs? There’s shitistical 1.75 discrepancy, bungalow surveillance, a Daryl sighting, vlogging, the sitcom, too much product placement, and an unlimited supply of optimism. Enjoy. Please support the podcast at www.patreon.com/whatbevan Watch Dennis' vlog and...
1hr 58m Feb 28, 2023
1hr 58m
S5 Ep105: ALLAN BATEMAN'S CHIPS AND EGG
After 126 days the podcast returns. Festooned in prop positivity, centre anxiety, ticking clocks, a rebadged Tacklebags - or whatever it's called, an updated HAL, bungalow surveillance, caveats, one too many quizzes and a new nine minute sitcom. Enjoy patreon.com/whatbevan Dennis' Tackeblogs - YouTube link https://youtu.be/xCHfIgpoeE0
2hr 3m Feb 05, 2023
2hr 3m
S4 Ep104: ANNUS HORRIBILIS
With Sam on-the-edge following a ridiculous Super League disciplinary appeal and a half marathon pencilled in for Sunday, can he endure a two hour review of Warrington’s year? Dennis safely back under a tiled roof and not sheltering beneath his campervan tarpaulin, reintroduces tackle books – but will we all need to hold our breath? Rob takes a break from veganism to commemorate the Queen’s pas...
2hr 8m Sep 26, 2022
2hr 8m
S4 Ep103: HOPELESSLY DEVOTED
With an antenna stuck up his arse in the Highlands of Scotland, Dennis endeavours to put a positive weak Wi-Fi spin on Daryl's plans. Sam returns from Wales with a spreadsheet formulating why Warrington are so shit. And Rob, after 146 years, can't take anymore. There's a melittology quiz researched from the trust of Wikipedia. Plus there's a wine tasting evening over at Beers. (Don't worry, the...
1hr 19m Aug 29, 2022
1hr 19m
S4 Ep102: THANK FUCK FOR DUFTY
Did Dufty single-handedly save Wire from relegation? Has Sam put his Ben Currie picture back up? Will Oliver Holmes take Dennis’ camper van advice and purchase an Outwell 324 with guide rope extension? Could Rob have mistakenly discovered beastiality whilst lying on the settee? And has Daniel’s questioning of Karl Fitzpatrick, given us all the answers? Plus, you can’t beat a bit of bully down a...
1hr 40m Aug 16, 2022
1hr 40m
S4 Ep101: A HAIR TRANSPLANTED DWARF
With two more losses and Warrington on the verge of relegation, Dennis endeavours to remain positive. But with Sam having just returned from Chicken Fest, will Dennis' positivity fall fowl to Rob's baiting of Ben Currie? Beers goes on Location, Location, Location, Location, Location in the search for a bungalow big enough to accommodate 48 props, and Daniel has a CASastrophic soundbite. Enjoy. ...
1hr 25m Aug 01, 2022
1hr 25m
S4 Ep100: SKY SPORTS IS SHIT..... Oh and it's our 100th episode
It’s been a month since the last podcast, so has Daryl Powell been able to turn things around at Warrington or, has he now become their player-coach? Dennis overheats and finds himself on the cusp of a military firing range, Sam counts his savings thanks to his absence from the HJ, and Rob’s jet lagged and brandishing an extra 9lbs. Plus, there’s a new drive-thru at Beers, a chance to win a 9 c...
1hr 33m Jul 18, 2022
1hr 33m
S4 Ep99: KASIANO CASINO DOUG HOYALE
With the podcasters not privy to Wakefield Warrington footage, Daniel steps in, but beware - his soundbite comes with a government health warning. Live on air, Rob’s reprimanded by his father. Sam burns his favourite player poster, there’s the origin of bungalows, a Cliff Richard quiz, and Beers gambles the night away. And, Dennis records from the graveyard, as due to a lack of patrons, we bury...
1hr 18m Jun 20, 2022
1hr 18m
S4 Ep98: I'VE EATEN TOO MANY SWEETS
With Warrington reaching a 21st century low point, and within touching distance of their own Jubilee Championship, Rob finally blows his top. Dennis enjoys a Dorset nob in his quest to research what makes good head for his new book. Sam leaves the game early with a caveat, and is now only offering up shitistics in imperial measurements. There’s a Queen of Warrington quiz, first dates over at Be...
1hr 43m Jun 05, 2022
1hr 43m
S4 Ep97: STOP SIGNING FORWARDS WITH SMALL THIGHS
As Warrington make it to nearly halfway through their regular season, the podcast opens its patreon jubilee lounge. There’s live breaking news of the signing of a new prop, but do his poor stats negate the need for celebrations? Dennis takes to waving an aubergine aggressively, Sam’s more interested in Australian politics, and Rob sources a pub singer in an attempt to encourage the younger list...
1hr 39m May 22, 2022
1hr 39m
S4 Ep96: A BARBECUE AT BILLY MACGOULIAS' BUNGALOW
The podcast bites into Wire’s defeat to the pie eaters with a thin crust of knowledge and a limited shitistical filling. Dennis is handcuffed to a radiator but still manages to design a new player from an anatomical clusterfuck. Sam flares up, and we ask just how long is his hose pipe? Rob sends Daryl Powell a tortilla wrap before offering up rumours aplenty. Daniel looks to the future, and Bee...
2hr 4m May 10, 2022
2hr 4m
S4 Ep95: THE ROAD TO OPTIMISM PIER
It’s been three games and three weeks since the last episode, but with Rob suffering from covid - though I doubt he’ll mention it - will he have the energy to look after the podcast or will it be overrun by Dennis’ Orwellian pigs? Sam blows the whistle on his best ever shitistic, ventures into pissed-up veganism, and has his knife out for a deluded Yorkshire pundit. There’s kippers for breakfas...
2hr 8m Apr 25, 2022
2hr 8m
S4 Ep94: A TARDY COACH TRIP
With so many questions, is the podcast on the brink of having Daryl Powell on to provide all the answers? A gin-less Dennis insults all of Sydney before promoting Stockholm, in his search for happiness. Sam switches from ranting to lamenting and shows an impeccable knowledge of Oscar Hammerstein II musical scores. Mrs London laps up the moonlight whilst Rob pays an astronomical 10% service char...
1hr 57m Apr 04, 2022
1hr 57m
S4 Ep93: CAN WE SIGN CHRIS HILL ON LOAN?
With Warrington making it three losses in a row, the podcast turns to guest host, agony aunt Claire Rayner, for the answer to waning relationships. Sam finds himself critiquing the sitcom along with the Wolves' website. Dennis' book review is Power Force, but his factorial equation comes up short by 973 points. Rob looks for wedding gifts through the WhatBevan patron following. Plus, there's a ...
1hr 48m Mar 21, 2022
1hr 48m
S4 Ep92: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR'S SUPER LEAGUE DIET
It’s a fortnight of mixed emotions following Warrington’s French Connections - but just how long under Joe Philbin’s current metre averages would it take for him to reach the Eiffel Tower? Daniel has the answer. Sam reminisces about 1996 and his bad taste in music, Dennis takes us on a dietary plan fit for Lepidopteras, and Rob’s 72-year-old uncle Bob London provides an alternative commentary. ...
1hr 38m Mar 08, 2022
1hr 38m