Episodes

Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 4
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are back talking the first couple of rounds of Super League. This episodes' "First, Last and everything" interview is Jason Mossop from Whitehaven. Dave also chats to new Leigh man Joe Cator about moving over the Pennines, his performance against Toulouse and becoming a semi-professional player. Steve Manning chats to Justin Holbrook of St Helens after their Round One win over Wigan and caught up with Leeds boss David Furner, doing it tough after a couple of games this year. Adrian also speaks to another 100% coach in the form of Warrington's Steve Price.

Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 20
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson guide you through the vintage year 2005 and talk about all the salient points.
In this episode:
Dave chats to newly appointed BARLA Touring captain Jamie Fields about the honour and the season at Hunslet Club Parkside.
York City Knights forward Graeme Horne reflects on the defeat of Workington Town, his role at the club and life in League One.
We hear from Kevin Sinfield and Jack Walker talks with Adrian after the important 16-6 Leeds win at Widnes.
Steve Manning chatted to a happy Shaun Wane following Wigan's recent win at St Helens.
Warrington boss Steve Price has our final word, reflecting on victory against Huddersfield.

Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 19 - Wembley Reflections
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Episode 19 of the Final Hooter sees us concentrate on the big result from Wembley.
Adrian Jackson and Steve Manning were hard at work getting interviews for the show while Dave Parkinson watched from home with drinks and munchies and praises the BBC's presentation of the final.
Both Dave and Adrian look back at the 1945-46 season and reflect on the final, Wembley and the joy of winning. Adrian spills the beans on Wembley security protocols and we hear from Iestyn Harris, Steve Price, Steve McNamara, Tony Gigot, Michael McIllorum and Remi Casty.
Daves goes through the fixtures ahead of this weekend and our final word contains an interesting interview that Barrow Raiders boss Paul Crarey gave to Dave a few days ago.

Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 17
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson guide you through the main talking points in the game from the last few days.
There's lively banter between the pair and they look at the situation at Leigh, talk drop goals and reflect on the finishing positions of teams in Super League and at the top end of the Championship.
We hear from Keiron Purtill after a traumatic week in charge at Leigh Centurions, Mark Aston chats Rugby League and gives some very interesting thoughts. We also hear from St Helens scrum-half Danny Richardson about THAT kick that sunk Warrington and Daryl Powell has his say after Castleford beat Widnes to secure third spot heading into the Super 8s.

Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 16
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson host Love Rugby League's regular podcast.
In this episode they reflect on Leeds appointment of Kevin Sinfield, the RFL selecting Ralph Rimmer as Chief Executive, look back at the 1979/80 season while we hear from Whitehaven boss Carl Forster, Hull KR's Chris Atkin, twelve months on from his move to Hull and Warrington's Josh Charnley.
Dave put's his neck on the line with some early predictions on who will comprise the Qualifiers with two weeks of regular season fixtures remaining. Will he prove correct?

Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 13
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Dave Parkinson hosts Episode 13 of The Final Hooter podcast.
He talks about Denis Betts sacking at Widnes and the appointment of Francis Cummins.
He looks at what happened in the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, Super League, Championship and League One.
We hear from Ian Smith about his experiences as a referee and Dave chats to Danny Sculthorpe about his work with State of Mind.
He goes through some of the disciplinary punishments but time ran out before he could mention Tomkinsgate.

Tuesday May 29, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 12
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Adrian Jackson is back with Dave Parkinson for this latest podcast.
In this episode:
We hear from Warrington Wolves boss Stve Price after his team's comeback win over Hull.
Chris Chester gives his verdict on Wakefield's win at Widnes.
We discuss the Championship Summer Bash in Blackpool as the Leigh and Toronto rivalry fanned up again.
There are interviews with Mark Aston (Sheffield Eagles), Paul Rowley (Toronto Wolfpack) and Stuart Littler (Swinton Lions).
We touch upon the goings on in League One and quickly talk Challenge Cup.

Tuesday May 15, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 10
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are joined in the studio by former match official Warren Turley who gives some interesting thoughts throughout the show.
We look back on Round Six of the Challenge Cup, also touching base with the Championship and League One and have a whole host of interviews.
Dave speaks to Leigh wing or fullback Jack Owens after that Salford cup win.
Adrian catches up with Stefan Ratchford after the 66-10 win over Toronto.
Phil Fearnley speaks to Toronto Chief Executive Eric Perez about the progress of the game in Canada and his links with a potential new North American club.
Steve Manning caught up with St Helens boss Justin Holbrook after their low key home win over Catalans Dragons.
Adrian, Dave and Warren chat about all things rugby league with the final word coming from James Gordon, in conversation with Rochdale Hornets boss Alan Kilshaw following Hornets recent thrilling victory at Dewsbury.

Wednesday May 02, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 9
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jacksin are back talking West Wales and York City Knights, reviewing all the results and looking forward to the next round of the Challenge Cup.
They also briefly discuss Zak Hardaker and Toronto Wolfpack and reflect on a good attendance for Swinton Lions.
We hear from Leeds Rhinos Jamie Jones Buchanan about a new documentary film featuring the club's brilliant 2015 season courtesy of Leeds Rhinos TV and their media manager Phil Daly.
We also hear from:
Tom Tsang speaking after Coventry Bears cup loss to Widnes Vikings.
Wigan boss Shaun Wane after their comeback victory over Widnes in Super League.
Sheffield Eagles stand off Simon Brown after their 38-16 away success at Rochdale.
Eagles boss Mark Aston also gives his verdict.
Leigh's interim boss Kieron Purtill reflects on the Centurions latest victory and looks ahead to playing London Broncos this weekend.
There is also the usual banter.

Thursday Apr 19, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 8
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
In this episode of the Final Hooter podcast Adrian and Dave go through the latest happenings in the game and have a quick discussion about golden point. There is all the usual banter.
We also hear from:
London Broncos Head Coach Danny Ward after the Broncos win at Rochdale.
Newly reappointed North Wales Crusaders boss Anthony Murray.
Newcastle Thunder Head Coach Jason Payne.
Warrington's Steve Price after the Wolves sixth win on the bounce against Hull KR.
Dewsbury Rams boss Neil Kelly after their spirited performance against Toronto.

Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 6
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are back with Episode 6 of our 2018 run.
In this episode we hear from Jake Mamo following Huddersfield's win at Widnes in the Betfred Super League.
We also hear from Denis Betts about him leaving his role in the England set-up.
Richard Marshall gives us the lowdown after Halifax defeated Leigh in the Betfred Championship and James chats with York City Knights boss James Ford after their close run win against Oldham in Betfred League One.
The guys also chat about Josh Charnley returning to Rugby League with Warrington and the banter sees Adrian drop in a football reference and we talk quickly about the draw for the fifth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup.

Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 5
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
A lot has happened in RL since the boys gave us their last update.
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson host and we hear from Rhys Hanbury (Widnes), Steve Price (Warrington), Matt Diskin (Batley), Neil Kelly (Dewsbury), Paul Rowley (Toronto), John Duffy (Featherstone) and Kieron Purtill (Leigh) in this busy show that sees us reflect on possible Hearn involvement, England playing in Denver and Leigh's coaching casualty amongst other things.

Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 4
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Adrian and Dave return, Adrian battles through with a cold and has his first two rants of the season. Dave gives his opinion of Wigan and Hull playing each other 12000 miles from home.
We hear from Batley Bulldogs boss Matt Diskin following his side's 6-34 reversal at Leigh while Neil Jukes also gives us the Centurion perspective. From Round One we have audio from Richie Myler (Leeds) and Joe Mellor (Widnes) following good opening victories for both teams.
The lads look at what has happened so far in the Super League and Championship, look forward to week one of the League One season, give reaction to the Challenge Cup draw and enjoy the banter.