Episodes
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 24
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Adrian Jackson is joined by the returning Dave Parkinson for the pair's final Final Hooter of the season.
Dave chats about Fiji, what he's missed and catches up with BARLA Lions Head coach Gary Hewer in addition to chats with Askam second row Tom Hopkins, Egremont livewire hooker Matty Henson and Thatto Heath hard man Andy Lea.
Both also chat past and present with Huddersfield Giants Hall of Famer, Eorl Crabtree.
We hope you've enjoyed the show over 2018 and we'll be back in the New Year.
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 22
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson discuss all the issues in RL and we hear from Adam Cuthbertson as he chats with Dave after Leeds Rhinos made it to the first Women's Super League Grand Final. Steve Manning chats to Shaun Wane after Wigan's defeat of Castleford Tigers. Adrian caught up with Warrington hero Tom Lineham and Mick Gledhill chatted to Bradford Bulls boss John Kear after their League One Play-off promotion final defeat of Workington Town.
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 21
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return to talk rugby league. The pair look back on the events of the 2010 season and talk through some of the big stories in RL.
This episode we hear from:
Justin Holbrook after St Helens defeated Warrington 34-14 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Shaun Wane in conversation with Steve Manning after Wigan's 13-6 win at Huddersfield, setting up their final Super 8's game against Hull.
Warrington player of the year Stefan Ratchford gives his thoughts on the clash with St Helens and previews their trip to Wakefield with Steve Manning.
Doncaster boss Richard Horne reflects on a club record 10th successive victory against Workington before both teams meet again in the League One play-offs, he chats with Dave.
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.
Friday Jun 29, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 15
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson bring another banter filled episode of the Final Hooter to you.
They chat Denver and all the happenings in Rugby League and also look back in time to the 1950-51 season.
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 14
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Dave Parkinson is joined in the studio by Steve Manning.
The pair discuss the recent results in League One, Championship and Super League.
We hear from Kieron Purtill after Leigh's late win over Halifax.
Daryl Powell gives his thoughts after Castleford's win at Warrington.
There was a new World Record set at Warrington last week with Dave in attendance, he chatted to former Warrington, Wakefield and Leigh player Ian Knott and Dr Phil Cooper MBE.
We look at the fixtures in the State of Mind round and Steve gives a run down on the changes to the structure with Dave offering a different opinion. Steve caught up with new SL CEO Robert Elstone and St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus.
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 22, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 11
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Dave Parkinson is joined by James Gordon for the latest Final Hooter podcast.
The pair look back over the Magic Weekend and debate about its future format.
They also chat about Kieron Purtill being handed the reigns at Leigh and Shaun Wane resigning at Wigan.
We have interviews with Martin Aspinwall (Barrow) and Stuart Littler (Swinton) following the exciting 22-all draw which we covered as part of our Championship Live broadcasting via Facebook Live Audio.
There is also just enough time to cram in a couple of thoughts about England Knights and Kevin Naiqama's impending move to St Helens.
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.
Tuesday Apr 03, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 7 - Post Easter edition
Tuesday Apr 03, 2018
Tuesday Apr 03, 2018
Happy Easter Listeners!
We hope you had a rugby league filled time.
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return to review the action.
Steve Manning catches up with Justin Holbrook following St Helens exciting Good Friday win over Wigan and Steve Price gives his thoughts on Warrington claiming bragging rights against Widnes. Adrian chats to Jon Wilkin after Saints extended their advantage at the top of the Super League ladder with a win over Widnes while we look at who had a good and bad Easter in the Championship. Dave and Adrian chat all things London Broncos with skipper Jay Pitts and we get the latest from Kieron Purtill after the interim Leigh coach oversaw wins over Swinton and London over Easter.
The lads also cast a glance over League One too.
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.