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The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 10 - Shaun Briscoe

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.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 9

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?

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 8 - Barrie McDermott

We were delighted to be joined by former Ireland, England, GB, Oldham, Wigan, Leeds, Bramley and Widnes prop forward Barrie McDermott who told Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson all about his career.

 

 

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 7

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.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 6 - Widnes Vikings reaction with Dave Parkinson

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.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 5 - Craig Cook

Here we present another "First, last and everything" interview, profiling the rugby league career of former Doncaster and Sheffield hooker Craig Cook, a man that started his professional career with Hull and also played spells in Australia and France.

 

He was top scorer with Hull Dockers last term and also talks about pre-season training ahead of the new NCL season with Dave Parkinson.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 4

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.

The Final Hooter 2019 Episode 3 - Terry O'Connor

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson catch up with SKY TV pundit Terry O'Connor to find out all about his playing career and just how he's still involved in amateur rugby league.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Super League Preview

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.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Championship and League One Preview

The Final Hooter returns for 2019 with the first of a double helping. Hosts Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson look forward to the new season, firstly talking about BetFred League One. We hear from long serving player, Carl Forber (Workington) in a new feature, "My First, My Last, My Everything", Jason Mossop (Whitehaven) about the Cumbrians chances and Anthony Murray (North Wales Crusaders) chats to Adrian about the Crusaders chances after playing against Widnes Vikings.

Our hosts then chat BetFred Championship with the assistance of new Leigh boss John Duffy, Toronto Wolfpack's new star man Jon Wilkin and Barrow's former Rochdale winger Deon Cross, while we hear from new Hornets skipper Lee Mitchell.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 24

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.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 23

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. 

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 22

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.