When Saturday Comes
Episodes
E132 - Club Tropicana Drinks FC, win a greyhound and Chinny
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feasting on the fruits of St Michael, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a ...
E131 - Violence of the tongue, Rojas's razor and baby Darlo
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt-free snacking on the fruits of Copenhagen, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Walk Offs and Protests,...
E129 - Sid Kimpton's pluck and bustle, single man Nigel Page-Jones & guest Ted Milligan
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peeking at life through a gap in the fence, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players and managers Unknown...
E128 - The undercover Sports Minister and a plant called Kevin Hector
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a break from watching their Go Ahead Eagles microwaves spinning, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue...
E126 - David Beckham's little book of upset, Arena 3000 & guest George Harrison
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a bout of Slovak erasure syndrome, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature...
E124 - Pontus KÃ¥mark at the science museum, the Big Sam mural and Darlington's hotel porridge
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sucking non-Conformist hard boiled sweets wi’ nowt taken out, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with ne...
E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sniffing scented satins to pass the time until the new season, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new...
E121 - Gilles De Bilde's Spanish villa, Panini Infantino and the Fulham C-word
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Putting down their Infantino Panini swaps for a short while, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-i...
E119 - Rochdale's birthday wishes, alphabet floodlights and the Brexit keeper
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a break from the great coconut shy of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature...
E118 - David Hasselhoff's kick-off, football scarves in the theatre & guest Mark Perryman
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fuelled on Manchester Tarts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss UK Football Figures Down Under from Frank P...
E116 - Bruce Rioch's family men, West Brom at the Great Wall and the Brunton Park barrier hunt
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Refusing to bite the ears off a Lindt koala bear, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray quite incredibly introduce a b...
E115 - Unlikely Footballers of the Year, goose poo on the pitch & guest Joris van de Wier
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing a ripple of class to help you through the winter, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unlikely Foot...
E113 - Footballing families, Cole Palmer's Panenka test and the 8am kick-off
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas episode – i.e. there is no guest because everyone was busy – magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host D...
E112 - Strange scorelines, Leicester's Ice Kings & guest Duncan McKay
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a pause from counting footballs lost in trees, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Odd-Scoring Matche...
E110 - The Prison Service derby, Bernd Schuster's strops & guest Phil Ball
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feasting on biscuits from the Greggs of Seville, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Strops and Flounces fro...
E108 - Players who won nothing, FIFA's audio signature & guest Richard Foster
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking open the gingerbread persons to celebrate San Marino’s win, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss n...
E106 - Tunnelling into the Olympics, hyphenated fixtures & guest Rob White
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While their Lamington Cake bakes in the oven, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Olympic Football from ‘K...
E105 - Ian Wright's set of weights, service station negotiations & guest Gareth David
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Euphoric having found the Croatian equivalent of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bargain Buys ...
E103 - Forgotten Euros heroes, groundhopping politicians & guest Kit Holden
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving aside deep thoughts about the demise of Happy Shopper outlets, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss F...
E102 - Mackem Maradona, sending off the ballboy & guest Simon Gill
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plumping their inflatable cushions and popping some chocolate limes, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss ‘...
E100 - Disastrous centenaries, Swindon's late century and the 100-cap Malaysia quartet
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond cock-a-hoop at reaching podcast 100, in this special centenary episode (i.e. there’s no guest, just a bit more of them talking) magazine edit...
E98 - Deportivo Prat v Lord Cochrane, handshakes in Mongolia & guest Dr Alexander Jackson
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deploying a white Crème Egg as a game-changer, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football in Far-Flung Pl...
E96 - Portraits by Jody Craddock, medieval punishment in Prudhoe & guest Andy Powell
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dodging the Dripping Pan ducking stool, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football Art and Statues from Jo...
E95 - Footballing Santas, a Gary Rowell in a pear tree & guest Jim Burke
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Random Topic Generator in for its annual service, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray deploy a special fest...
E93 - The Mortar of Rufino, Stockport Georgians' periwigs & guest Greg Lansdowne
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beguiled by the anti-flatulent properties of Abernethy Biscuits, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Interna...
E91 - Celebrity fans, the Soccer Ashes & guest Colin McPherson
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E89 - Offensive laterals, parrot stops play & guest Jon Harvey
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E87 - Stefan Effenberg's blank page, non-League design revivals & guest Michael Walker
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E85 - Fixture pile-ups, Sean Dyche's bucket hat & guest Jen Offord
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E84 - Magic sponges, Harry Kane's broken records & guest Nooruddean Choudry
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E82 - Nuremberg's four minutes, flip flops in Paisley & guest Michael Grant
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E80 - One-hit wonders, glory avoiders & guest Matt Abbott
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E78 - Bobby Hoy's stand-up, Zorro Zembski & guest Adrian Goldberg
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E76 - Great players turned bad managers, lodged footballs & guest Nick Barnes
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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E74 - World Cup one-offs, Kuwait's loveliest camel & guest Jack Spring
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E72 - One-off champions, Lucerne lullaby & guest John Nicholson
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E70 - Tactical pioneers, the Austrian Jimmy Hill & guest Arthur Mathews
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E68 - Goalkeeping Gaffes, Premier League poetry & guest Charlie Connelly
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E66 - Referees' kazoos, Nobby Stiles’ dolls & guest Ian Plenderleith
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E63 - Unlikely cup finalists, Adama Traoré's lucky charm & guest Suzy Wrack
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E61 - Surprise promotions, Torquay dog bites and guest Ned Boulting
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E59: Offside misadventure, Yugoslav penalty points & guest Adam Hurrey
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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E57 - Newcastle's missing bibs and caretaker managers
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomesTaking time out from their hunt for Ne...
E55 - Unusual XIs & flat sharing with Jimmy Hill
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomesTaking time out from pondering which f...
E53: Steve McManaman’s iconic hands and the Sandygate slope
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomesMunching on the sweetie version of a v...
E51: Alternative World Cups and Arbroath Pleasureland – plus guest Cameron Carter
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Supping sarsaparilla from a dirty glass, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray think outside the bin cupboard to talk ...
E49 - Nereo Rocco's newspaper hat and the Un-Charity Shield
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tumbling down the hill of life on wheeled goalposts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Distinctive Manager...
E47 - Points deduction nightmares and Carlisle bath mats
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before heading off to Walthamstow market to buy Carlisle United bath mats, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray get t...
E46 - Jimmy Greaves’ literary adventure and Clattenburg of Arabia
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
High on torula yeast from a packet of Andy Capp’s Red Hot Fries, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Briti...
E44 - Hotbeds of Soccer, stereotype shirt sizes & solo Subbuteo
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having issued warnings about the perils of sucking Yorkshire Mixtures whilst walking, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel...
E42 - Southport hypnotism, Neil Warnock's manbag & Banoffee Thistle
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time out from pondering who would win a game between Banoffee Thistle and Mulligatawny Town, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson a...
E40 - Low blocks, Shrimps v Shrimpers & Bovril Popsicles
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating their big 4-0 with a disgusting Coconut Kinder Bueno, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss the Eu...
E37 - Donkey kicks, body swerves and the predictive goalkeeper tense
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cock-a-hoop after receiving a treasure trove of Tunnock’s wafers, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Disa...
E35 - Yo-yo clubs and jury service with Kenny Burns
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a break from pondering when their Crème Eggs are going to hatch, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss...
E33 - Law of Akinbiyi and Iain Dowie's Brazilian ball skills
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fuelled by Lady Gaga Oreos and official Swansea City turmeric, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk miscarriages...
E31 - Button football, pitch alterations and stadium views
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Giddy on Walnut Whips and engrossed in button football, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss British managers...
E29 - Player-managers, shipwrecked squads and tea lady aggro
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Energised by thoughts of Fray Bentos pies and corned beef, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss player manage...
E27 - Early foreign players and the Boothferry Park sausage cart
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jubilant to have discovered a supplier of Fry’s Raspberry Creams, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss earl...
E25 - Toothless wonders and beetroot pickling with Rickie Lambert
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elated that a fourth goalkeeper named Ross has joined Ross County, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss playe...
Episode 23 - Problematic prawns and Steve Claridge’s lucky pineapple
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Putting to one side thoughts of scraping together £229 for a personalised message from Peter Shilton, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearso...
Episode 21 - Manstock County, mountain grounds and season guide secrets
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Battling on despite the halt of Wagon Wheel production due to industrial action, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray...
Episode 20 - Groups of Death and ballooning with Duncan Ferguson
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amid cock-a-hoop chatter of midtable obscurity, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk temperature checks at the t...
Episode 18 - Losing streaks and the Rosses of Ross County
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cheered by the revelation that Ross County FC now have three goalkeepers named Ross, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel ...
Bonus episode: When Saturday Comes at 400 (part 2)
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The concluding episode of a special two-part podcast documentary as When Saturday Comes reaches 400 issues. A look behind the scenes at the magazine, ...
Bonus episode: When Saturday Comes at 400 (part 1)
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A special two-part podcast documentary as When Saturday Comes reaches 400 issues. In this first episode, contributors including co-founders Andy Lyons...
Episode 16 - One-Euro wonders and vampire goalkeepers
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Distinctly underwhelmed by the part-return of football, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk about talc, vampire...
Episode 14 - One-club men and Trevor Hockey's velour bonnet
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bank Holiday bonanza edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss player facial hair ...
Episode 12 - Klaxons, Quaker aggro and Shredded Wheat FC
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feasting remotely on a box of knock-down Easter eggs, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss player brawls, odd...
Episode 10 - Football hats, Radio Rebrov and Mart Poom’s hand jive
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players’ hobbies from radio Rebrov to pigeon fancying, ponder differen...
Episode 8 - Player acting, nasal strips and soft spots
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Magazine deputy editor Tom Hocking, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss soft-spot teams, acting footballers and player trends, from tass...
Bonus interview: Josh Widdicombe on Plymouth, double relegations and 90s kits
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Daniel Gray interviews comedian, TV presenter, WSC contributor and Plymouth Argyle fan Josh Widdicombe. The two discuss Ceefax hacks and all thin...
Episode 6 - Crossbar touching and the other Charlton brothers
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this medicinal sweet-fuelled edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss footballing sibl...
Episode 4 - Kilcline encounters, a stolen pitch and mixed emotions at Orient
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this bloated post-Christmas podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss being at record-breaking matches...
Episode 2 - Bovril, meat packets and phone calls from chairmen
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the second ever When Saturday Comes podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss stadium food and drink f...
Episode 1 - Jeremy Corbyn, chunky raiders and a Chris Waddle rap
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ever When Saturday Comes podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss football words from &apos...