Episodes
Tuesday May 28, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 17
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
After a three-week break Dave and Adrian are back.
They go through the results, talk Summer Bash, Magic Weekend, Barcelona, Coral Women's Challenge Cup and Lancashire BARLA tour of Serbia.
Both also pay tribute to the late Maurice Bamford and Quentin Pongia.
This episode we hear from Bryson Goodwin after Warrington defeated Wigan in the Coral Challenge Cup, John Duffy following Leigh Centurions win over Widnes at the Summer Bash, Justin Holbrook about St Helens form, Theo Fages and his own future, Castleford Women's boss Linsay Anfield about their win over Featherstone and Lancashire BARLA boss Mick Blakeley.
There's the usual banter with Dave trying to effect a Prescot accent at one point.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 16
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
This episode, Adrian gives Dave a fanfare after Dave's appearance on the 1895 and Coral Women's Challenge Cup Draws.
We hear from Castleford Tigers Women Head Coach Lindsay Anfield after the Tigers 27-0defeat of Leeds Rhinos, their first success in five meetings.
There is a chat about the Women's game.
Dave also speaks to Chris Thorman about his return to Rugby League and Workington Town.
Lee Greenwood gives Adrian his verdict following Dewsbury Rams surprise success at Widnes.
Steve Manning chats with Justin Holbrook about St Helens form, Kevin Naiqama and Aaron Smith signing an extended contract.
Adrian speaks to Steve Price about the Easter programme and Daryl Clark signing his new deal.
There is the usual chat and banter and our final word is with Workington centre Perry Singleton who tells us about Town's team spirit, his route through the amateur game and playing against his brother.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 15 - Easter 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Adrian and Dave, amazed by an all-new opening to the podcast chat about Easter this year.
Is it time to knock two games on the head? Dave doesn't think so and Adrian takes the opposite view.
We hear from Salford boss Ian Watson after the Red Devils very Good Friday success at Warrington.
Kieron Purtill was a happy man as his Widnes side disposed of Leigh Centurions on the same day.
Warrior Widnes skipper Hep Cahill reflects on 150 games for the club.
Stefan Ratchford chats to Adrian after Warrington won at Hull KR on Easter Monday.
John Duffy gives an exasperated response to the Easter period and picking up a home win over Dewsbury Rams, a success that came at a cost for Leigh.
Steve Manning had our last word with St Helens Head coach Justin Holbrook after a near flawless Easter where the Saints registered 98 points in two games.
Our hosting pair also look at the Challenge Cup draw.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 12
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Dave Parkinson sails the ship alone, guiding us through the rugby league waters for another episode. He looks at the three professional/semi-professional divisions in the UK, rounds up the Challenge Cup results and looks forward to the coming round.
We hear from Justin Holbrook, in conversation with Steve Manning after St Helens Round 8 win over Hull Kingston Rovers.
Adrian Jackson chats to Steve Price after Warrington's 48-12 success over London Broncos and then speaks to Joe Philbin who recently signed a new contract with the club.
We also hear from Matt Diskin with the Batley Bulldogs Head Coach giving reaction to their impressive home win over Widnes and Dave chats to a less than impressed Leigh Centurions boss John Duffy after they beat a spirited Barrow.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode11
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Here is the latest Love Rugby League podcast with Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson.
With Dave pushing buttons this episode features Wigan Evening Post correspondent Phil Wilkinson, Widnes Vikings skipper Hep Cahill, Warrington Wolves second row Jack Hughes and St Helens boss Justin Holbrook following another impressive showing at Castleford for his Saints team.
Dave also caught up with Dewsbury Celtic pivot Danny Thomas who talked about his involvement with Jamaica RL and hopes of representing the country for the 2021 World Cup.
Our pair look at all three professional and semi-professional leagues and talk about the England Performance Squad and Coral Challenge Cup.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 10 - Shaun Briscoe
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Here Dave Parkinson chats through the career of former Wigan, Hull, Hull KR, Widnes and Workington Town fullback Shaun Briscoe.
This was recorded some time ago during a Hospital Radio show and has been brought up to date.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 9
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are joined by Rugby League royalty as 46=cap GB international Garry Schofield gives us his reaction to the resurrection of Great Britain. We also chat with James Ford about York City Knights excellent win over Leigh Centurions, Harrison Hansen on reaching 400 games not out and the "trying times" at Widnes, while Warrington's Ben Currie scrummed down with a group of RL journalists after making his comeback against Castleford Tigers.
We have sorted the Ben Currie interview now.
There is the usual banter with Wigan's George Williams coming in for some stick from Dave. Do you agree with him?
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 7
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson host a podcast that was recorded on 26/2/19.
We bring what was known about the situation at Widnes at time of recording. Liverpool Echo Journalist John Lawless joins us on the phone for a chat. Administrator Peter O'Hara and Widnes Phil Finney both speak from the press conference last week.
Dave chatted to Coventry Bears boss Tom Tsang as their impressive start to the season saw them beat Newcastle Thunder and he also chatted to star Toronto centre Ricky Leutele after a hard-fought Wolfpack win at Leigh. Steve Manning saw St Helens defeat Leeds and we hear from their boss, Justin Holbrook.
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 6 - Widnes Vikings reaction with Dave Parkinson
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Here in this special edition of the Final Hooter, Dave Parkinson flies solo looking at what's happened at Widnes Vikings and posing the question of why it keeps happening to RL clubs? Do you agree with him? He looks over the statement made by Widnes on 19th February, and talks about an interview that the BBC did with former CEO James Rule upon his appointment in 2012 and another that Rule did with Total RL in April last year.
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.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Super League Preview
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
In their second podcast ahead f the new season Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson look forward to the new Super League campaign.
Dave tries his "voiceover" techniques and in this episode our hosts look forward to the new season with the assistance of bosses Adrian Lam (Wigan), David Furner (Leeds) who caught up with Adrian, Steve McNamara (Catalans), Lee Radford (Hull), Ian Watson (Salford) and Daryl Powell (Castleford) while players Eddie Battye (London), and James Roby (St Helens), also chat to Dave.
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 23
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
We hit the international season by reflecting on the game at Leigh, looking at the England and New Zealand squads.
Dave Parkinson chats to BARLA Lions boss Gary Hewer after his side defeated Cumbria in his hometown, their first and final hit-out before touring Fiji.
Drew Darbyshire caught up with Dominic Manfredi and John Bateman after Wigan won the Super League Grand Final against Warrington.
Adrian Jackson spoke to boss Stuart Littler and centre Rhodri Lloyd after Swinton secured their championship status.
There is all the usual banter too.
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.