Episodes
Sunday May 02, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode5
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson present The Final Hooter podcast.
Both discuss the last couple of weeks results and talk TV deals, record breakers and memories.
We also speak to Workington Town boss Chris Thorman ahead of their recent friendly against Barrow Raiders. He talks his new deal, happiness at Town and planning for the future.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode 4
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
After work commitments prevented an earlier virtual get together, Adrian Jackson joins Dave Parkinson to talk two rounds of the BetFred Challenge Cup, one round of the BetFred Super League and some of the interesting stories in Rugby League. Our hosts also mention the Championship.
In this episode we also hear from Simon Finnigan after his Widnes side's success over Whitehaven in Round Two of the Challenge Cup. Richard Marshall gives his thoughts after Salford Red Devils accounted for the Vikings in the next round. We hear from Ian Watson after Huddersfield Giants claimed their first win under his stewardship and Adrian Lam talks all about the Warriors success over Wakefield in the Super League.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode3
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Dave Parkinson steers the show with Adrian Jackson on the other side of the zoom call.
It was finally - lights, camera, action on 2021 as our hosts talk about the England games announcement and Tim Sheens becoming Combined Nations All Star boss. We hear from the legendary Australian coach.
Leigh's Ben Flower talks about his hopes for 2021 and settling into a new club after leaving Wigan while Lee Mossop and Zak Hardaker talk about their international and club ambitions for 2021.
Richard Marshall also gives the lowdown of an off season of change at Salford Red Devils while testimonial men Tommy Makinson and Chris Hill also speak.
Our hosts also give their tributes to legendary forward Jeff Grayshon who passed away recently.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode 2 (Season Preview Part 2)
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Dave Parkinson is once again joined by Adrian Jackson and Liverpool Echo RL correspondent John Lawless. In the second part of their season preview the trio talk Wigan, Warrington, and the Betfred Championship, Ourleague, rule changes and referees.
We also hear from Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan, head coach Adrian Lam, Warrington duo Mike Cooper and Joe Philbin and boss Steve Price.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode 1 (Season Preview Part One)
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return for the new season with Adrian having discovered Zoom!
Our hosts are joined by Liverpool Echo journalist Johnny Lawless and reflect on the big occasions of 2020, before turning their attentions to briefly talk the demise of Toronto, the elevation of Leigh and the promotion of Newcastle. Fresh from Newcastle Thunder's media day we hear from Director of Rugby Denis Betts about his position in lockdown and moving forward and we also chat to new head coach Eamon O'Carroll.
Adrian, Dave and Johnny talk about retirees, Fuifui Moimoi at Rochdale and West Wales Raiders, some new overseas players to Super League and we hear from Huddersfield recruit Jack Cogger.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
The Final Hooter 2020 - Episode 15 - The Final, Final Hooter of the year
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson reflect on a compelling Grand Final and dramatic finish, Dave talks RL fatigue, and the pair get lost in nostalgia looking back on the 2000 season.
Big thanks to the team at loverugbyleague.com for their support regarding the podcast this year, to you our lovely listeners and to Radio General for the use of their studios before the lockdowns.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Dave Parkinson hosts and welcomes Adrian Jackson from the banks of the Bridgewater Canal.
The pair look back over the Super League Semi Finals, pay tribute to Sean O'Loughlin, look back to 2002, look forward to the Grand Final, talk about 12th spot in SL and 14th spot in Championship, and talk coach movements and Dream Team.
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson are back to chew the cud and look at the fall out of an interesting couple of weeks in RL. Toronto, former RL clubs, recruitment, 12th SL team race, golden oldies and retirees, and Man of Steel are among the discussion points.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson are back to talk about the Australian Grand Final, The Challenge Cup Final and the RFL's Return to Play, amongst other RL topics.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
The Final Hooter 2020 - Episode11
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson chat between home and a Widnes coffee shop and go through some of the current RL trends, stories, and rumours.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
The Final Hooter 2020 - Episode10
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Dave and Adrian return in sporadic fashion following personal circumstances to chat through a few of the current stories affecting Rugby League.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Dave Parkinson hosts another episode of the Final Hooter with Adrian Jackson.
The pair talk Super League, Salford and Hull and chat other topical RL stories from the last few days.
Dave is also joined by ex Wigan, Leigh, Rochdale and Chorley forward Andy Grundy to also talk about lockdowns, Hull, Salford and his thoughts on Super League since the restart.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Final Hooter 2020: Episode 8: Toronto Special
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
In this special episode Dave Parkinson includes the full interviews that he did with Henry and Scott from @WolfPackPackTO and also Sandy Shipley @SandyDShipley01