Away Days with Woody and Piers

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Away Days is a humorous journey through the world of away football fandom. Join indie rock drummers Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away. From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results. Each episode will feature a chat with a notable fan, sharing their favourite memories, worst trips, and dream away days. Whether it's a last-minute winner, an epic road trip, or a disastrous result, we'll hear the stories that make game days unforgettable. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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James Walsh (Starsailor) - Liverpool FC

Away Days with Woody and Piers

11/05/24 • 65 min

Starsailor frontman James Walsh is a Liverpool fan with some cracking away day stories to tell, including trips to European cup finals, watching games at East Midlands airport and what he deems to be the only truly acceptable half-and-half scarf.

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Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Ed Patrick - Nottingham Forest

Away Days with Woody and Piers

02/25/25 • 76 min

Comedian, author, anaesthetist and, most importantly, Forest fan Ed Patrick joins Woody and Piers for a hilarious chat about lost scarves, accessible stadia and the mighty Nottingham Forest.

To listen to Ed's podcast The Comedian's Surgery and for tickets to see him live on tour, visit his site, here

Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Ian Winwood - Barnsley FC

Away Days with Woody and Piers

03/18/25 • 71 min

Journalist and author Ian Winwood joins Away Days to talk about a lifetime of suffering with Barnsley FC, a club he was taken to as a baby and has never escaped. He shares his loathing for Arsenal, an interesting theory on the primal nature of football fans, and his absolute disgust for the AMEX Stadium. Chaos guaranteed.

To buy Ian's book, click here

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Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Geoff Norcott - AFC Wimbledon

Away Days with Woody and Piers

01/07/25 • 73 min

Comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott joins Woody and Piers to discuss the crazy journey he's had with Wimbledon. From the dizzy heights of FA Cup wins, to the shocking lows of his club being stolen by Bedfordshire, it's been quite the ride for Geoff and the Wimbledon fans.

To see Geoff's work in progress shows in Spring 2025, head here

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Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Reece Bibby (New Hope Club) - Blackburn Rovers

Away Days with Woody and Piers

11/26/24 • 77 min

From Lancashire to LA, Reece Bibby has been a season ticket holder at Blackburn since the age of 3. Our first guest to rock a replica shirt on the show, but not the first to go undercover at Old Trafford.

Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Helen Chamberlain - Torquay United

Away Days with Woody and Piers

09/09/24 • 57 min

Join Woody and Piers as they sit down with Soccer AM legend Helen Chamberlain to talk about massive seagulls at Torquay, falling for football at Anfield, and the unforgettable charm of those gritty away days at Carlisle.

Away Days with Woody and Piers is a humorous journey through the world of football fandom. Join musicians, Woody (Bastille) and Piers (The Boxer Rebellion) as they sit down with celebrity football fans to explore the unique experiences of supporting your team home and away.

From cross country journeys to the match to the camaraderie in the stands, we'll uncover the joy and pain that come with following your team. All the pies, pints and piss poor results.

Each episode will feature a chat with a notable fan, sharing their favourite memories, worst trips, and dream away days. Whether it's a last-minute winner, an epic road trip, or a disastrous result, we'll hear the stories that make game days unforgettable.

But it's not just about the game itself. We'll also discuss the practicalities of away travel, from

navigating unfamiliar stadiums to sampling the local cuisine (and enduring the infamous away

end toilets). It's all part of the experience, and we'll leave no stone unturned.

We’ll get to the heart of what makes these fans tick. From their dream away day destination to

their most cherished matchday superstitions, we'll uncover the quirks and passions that define football fandom.

Listeners are invited to recommend their own experiences as fans as we’ll as suggestions for things to see, eat, drink and do when visiting their local ground.

So whether you're a die-hard supporter or just curious about the culture of away days, join us for Away Days, where every match is an adventure and every journey has a story to tell.

Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Steve White (Paul Weller and The Style Council) - Charlton Athletic

Away Days with Woody and Piers

11/19/24 • 68 min

Legendary musician, Steve White, best known for playing drums with The Style Council and Paul Weller, joins Woody and Piers on the latest episode of Away Days.

Charlton fan Steve shares stories of dodgy boozers, an iconic night with Gazza and Liam Gallagher and spotting Saša Ilić at the David Lloyd. It's a cracking episode.

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Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) - Brighton and Hove Albion

Away Days with Woody and Piers

10/29/24 • 70 min

Superstar DJ Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is the latest guest on Away Days. Norm reveals his surprising, and contentious origins as a Palace fan, a very clever technique for skipping queues with Paul Heaton and why he celebrated the demise of Toys R Us.

Fatboy Slim is headlining Latitude Festival 2025, tickets available here.

Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Lloyd Griffith - Grimsby Town

Away Days with Woody and Piers

10/22/24 • 74 min

Comedian, actor and classically trained singer, Lloyd Griffith, joins Woody and Piers whilst on the road touring his latest stand up show. Lloyd's love for Grimsby runs deep, having had the opportunity to lead them out on the pitch as a mascot (aged 40), play in goal for them in a testimonial and even sing the National Anthem on the pitch at Blundell Park. It's a cracking episode without a ship, or train in sight.

For all things Lloyd head over to his website

Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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Leroy Brito - Cardiff City

Away Days with Woody and Piers

04/22/25 • 75 min

This week, Woody and Piers are joined by one of Cardiff’s funniest fans, comedian Leroy Brito. He lifts the lid on going undercover on a Liverpool away day, coming to terms with raising a son who supports Swansea, and what it’s like living close enough to see the Cardiff City Stadium from his window. With a splash of Aston Villa, a dash of Barcelona, and a whole lot of Bluebirds passion.

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Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer - Will Nichols

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie Thomas

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