Whippets & Flat Caps: THE Rugby League Podcast

Paul Wellens and the PKB II Review

Former St Helens, Great Britian and England full back Paul Wellens is this week's special guest and Jon and Mark relive the second, one-sided PKB derby. Your questions answered, as always. 

Episode 13 - The head physio: noggins and nuggets

The entertaining Nathan Mill, head physio at St Helens, joins the boys this week and gives us a fascinating insight into the advancements in player welfare in Rugby League. Is Albert Kelly a nugget after his foul-mouthed tirade in McDonald's? And Leon Pryce's views on coaching half-backs are put under the spotlight. Jon and Mark also look ahead to the second 'PKB derby' of the season on Thursday night and junior Rugby League ends up in the sin bin.

Episode 12 - Damian Hughes and The Champion Mindset

Extended interview/conversation with fascinating psychology professor Damian Hughes who has worked across the elite sporting landscape - but also within Rugby League at the very highest levels. Find out what makes elite players, coaches and teams tick. 

Episode 11 - Brand Haskell.

England and Wasps Rugby Union international James Haskell is this week's special guest. A childhood friend of Will Perry, he gives us his thoughts on everything from house music and marriage plans to next season's playing options. He also provides a current Union perspective on League and, crucially, reveals what Will was like as a kid. 

Episode 10 - Resilience and Reinvention. And Will comes out fighting.

With more than 400 top flight Rugby League appearances to his name, Jon Wilkin explains the secrets to his longevity. This is elite, engaging sporting discussion between two elite, engaing sportsmen. Ably held together by an almost elite and engaging presenter. 

Episode 9 - Cheating Aussies and most hated teammates.

Will is back and the boys discuss the different levels of gamesmanship in Rugby League in the wake of the Australian Cricket ball tampering scandal. They answer lots of listeners' questions, including their most hated teammates, and find out why playing in the Wigan/Saints Good Friday game is so special.   

Episode 8 - Sam Burgess. Enough said.

With Will away skiing, Jon and Flash speak to Sam Burgess whose NRL season has just got under way. They discuss Josh Charnley's time at Sale Sharks and analyse what he offers Warrington now that he's back playing in League. Also on the pod, the Brain Drain - why do so many ex-players end up crossing codes to coach, and how big an issue is this for the sport?

Episode 7 - Kelvin Fletcher (aka Andy Sugden), Jamie Carragher, Tasers and why ex-rugby union player Andy Goode needs to come on the pod.

Episode 7 - Special guest Kelvin Fletcher, a big Rugby League fan, joins Will, Jon and Flash to dissect the best of the weekend's Super League action. Rugby League scrums and pathetic man-of-the-match cheques end up in the sin bin.

Episode 6 - The Knockout Blow: When two friends collide.

The one we've been waiting for - Jon and Flash openly discuss the tackle that concusssed Jon in the Saints v Salford game. And Jon's mum gets an unwanted phone call. 

Episode 5 - Will Perry is back from South Korea; Tip sheets and what next for Zak Hardaker?

The self-styled podcast saviour Will Perry is back from the winter Olympics, Jon Wilkin and Mark 'Flash' Flanagan gear up to face each other in St Helens v Salford at the weekend, and sponsored cars end up in the sin bin. Loads more, too.