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Stag Weekend is a sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. Listen to #StagWeekend…

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  • Nov 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
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  • 37 EPISODES


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Alex Stewart | Inside Tifo Football and The Athletic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 54:49


In the penultimate episode of the series, Archie and Michael chat with Tifo Football and The Athletic's Alex Stewart.Alex is the Senior Content Strategist, UK Video at The Athletic and one of the brains behind Tifo Football: one of the UK's biggest YouTube football channels.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Archie Biltcliffe & Ben WardProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Liam Conroy | From Student Radio to BBC Radio 1 Producer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 45:24


In the penultimate episode of the series, Archie and Ben have a chat with Stag Radio alumnus, Liam Conroy.Liam is currently the producer of Dev's afternoon shows on BBC Radio 1, having previously worked with industry leaders including Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, Alice Levine and Nick Grimshaw. In 2017, Liam was also named in Radio Academy's prestigious 30 Under 30 list.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Archie Biltcliffe & Ben WardProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Zealand | How to be a Sports Commentator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 29:25


With over 100,000 followers across Twitch and YouTube and a reputation as one of the most promising sports commentators in the USA, we're celebrating Election Week with our first American guest, Zealand.Michael and Ben talk all things broadcasting, with Zealand sharing tips and tricks on how to thrive in the industry.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Ben Ward and Michael SlavinProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs

Hemmed Clothing | The Secrets of Depop

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 31:16


Today, Archie sits down for a chat with one of the UK's most exciting social media fashion brands, Hemmed Clothing.The duo behind the company, Eme Ikpeme and Heather Swindlehurst, share the secrets of Depop, ugly sides of the industry, and what it takes to carry a small business through a global pandemic.Hemmed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemmedclothing/Hemmed's shop: https://www.depop.com/hemmed/Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted & Produced by Archie Biltcliffe

Squidge Rugby | Breaking into the Mainstream

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 58:42


This week, we sit down to chat to YouTuber and analyst, Robbie Owen, also known as Squidge Rugby.As the biggest and best voice on the online rugby community, with his astute rugby knowledge, unique analysis style and quick wit, the Squidge Rugby YouTube channel boasts over 130,000 subscribers and move than 15 million views!Tune in as we learn Robbie's secrets and how he has now broken into the mainstream.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Ben Ward & Michael SlavinProduced by Archie Biltcliffe

Fernanda Prates | The Athletic & Fighting Double Standards in the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 71:54


This week, we sit down to chat to journalist, Fernanda Prates.Having spent over a decade as one of the leading voices of MMA, Fernanda shares her story of getting into the industry, the difficulties that have followed Covid-19, her experiences of The Athletic compared to local journalism and fighting sexism and double standards within the industry.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Ben Ward & Michael SlavinProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Max Fosh | Going Viral & Mental Health on YouTube

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 50:46


This week, we sit down to chat to YouTuber, Max Fosh. Having shot to online fame as a fake model at London Fashion week, Max takes us through the highs and lows of the online world, collaborating with KSI and his experience at student and hospital radio.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Archie Biltcliffe & Ben WardProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Neil Smythe | Behind the Scenes at Hashtag United & Getting into Football Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 61:45


On the first episode of Plugged In, we chat to Hashtag United Operations Director, Neil Smythe.With over 20 years of experience in the sports media industry, Neil shares his invaluable knowledge of one of the most competitive industries. In our conversation, we talk about his role behind the scenes at Hashtag United and launching the first ever fan channels, including Full Time Devils.We also get to grips with the negative side of the industry and how drama thrives in the YouTube world.Neil talks about his experience on Soccer AM and Copa 90, before sharing what he would look for as an employer for people wishing to enter the football media industry.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Archie Biltcliffe & Michael SlavinProduced by Archie BiltcliffeMusic & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 1:00


Plugged In #1 coming Thursday 1st October. | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpod | Twitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedin | Hosted by Archie Biltcliffe, Michael Slavin & Ben Ward | Produced by Archie Biltcliffe | Music & Sound Design by Dylan Tarayan-Bibbs: https://www.instagram.com/dylan.oka

Awards Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 52:18


In the aftermath of the Union Ball, Archie and Ben discuss all the news at the business end of the football and rugby season, including Champions League, Champions Cup, Premier League and Team of the Season.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's flagship sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Taricone Takeover

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 55:24


Ben can't make it so BNOC Michael Taricone joins Archie and Slav to roundup all the biggest news stories from the world of sport...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's flagship sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Varsity 2019: Surrey vs Royal Holloway

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 103:59


Stag Weekend presents highlights of Stag Radio and Insanity Radio's joint 10-hour varsity broadcast. Featuring commentary, analysis and interviews as Surrey retained their Varsity title.Thank yous:Adil Aslam,Alana Bradshaw,Ana Patterson,Ankur Mahto,Anna Davies,Archie Biltcliffe,Ben Ainslie,Ben Taylor,Ben Ward,Callum Cunningham,Dylan Butterfield,Ella Knott,Hadley Enticott,Henry Dowding, James Steel,Jamie Woods,Louis Chapman,Mannie Sapra,Oscar Farrimond,Peter Mancktelow,Rahul Kakaiya,Sally Gibbs,Spencer Moore,Tom Bray,Yasmin Ghosaini,Yasmin Norvill.#KeepStagging

Absolute Units

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 78:13


After rounding up the Six Nations, including Player and Team of the Tournament, FA Cup and Champions League news, Archie discovers George Ford's diary...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's flagship sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Friendly Rivalry

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 58:03


This week, the lads chat Champions League, Six Nations scenes and rivalry from another Stag Radio show...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's flagship sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Crystal Balls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 63:07


Alongside the usual dodgy chat, the lads predict the future of sport...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

#SlavOUT?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 54:59


Archie and Ben discuss the major stories from the sporting weekend, but where's Michael?Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Special Guests Cause Havoc

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 46:51


Archie, Ben and Michael are joined by Dec Greaves and Pete Mancktelow to talk all things Chelsea, Champions League, and Egg Chasing until things all go a bit wrong...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

*BIG* ARGUMENT (GONE WRONG)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 75:45


After chatting about the Champions League, Man City's Dominance and the weekend's Six Nations matches, things get a bit heated in the studio...Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

New Year, New England?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 51:48


At the start of a new series, the lads catch up on the major sporting events that they've missed, the opening round of the Six Nations and most importantly give each other heaps of abuse.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of sport with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Weekend Instagram: @Stag_WeekendStag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Stag Weekend Awards 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 56:31


In the final episode of 2018, the lads give their thoughts on the Ballon d'Or, before hosting the inaugural, world-renowned Stag Weekend Awards 2018.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Keeping the Streak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 45:13


This week Archie and Ben discuss the return of rivalries in football and the psychology behind winning streaks!Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

How Fans Influence Players' Mental Health (Movember Special #3)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 59:52


In the final Movember Special, Archie, Ben and Michael discuss whether fans can negatively affect the mental health of players, or do they spur them on to perform better?Stay tuned for later in the episode where the lads review the Rugby Autumn Internationals.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Toxic Masculinity in Sport (Movember Special #2)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 45:48


In the second of 4 Movember Podcasts, Archie, Ben and Michael discuss the theme of mental health in sport, including: homosexuality, suicide and life after sport.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

Mental Health in Sport (Movember Special #1)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 39:06


In the first of 4 Movember Podcasts, Archie, Ben and Michael discuss the theme of mental health in sport, including: homosexuality, suicide and life after sport.Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Get involved!Stag Radio Twitter: @StagRadioSurreyStag Radio Instagram: @StagRadioArchie's Twitter: @A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: @MichaelSlavin98#StagWeekend

GOAT?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 44:48


Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, Archie and Michael talk about whether current sporting greats will be remembered as the Greatest of All Time, or GOATs.

The England Rugby Special

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 57:17


Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, the lads discuss England's chances in the Autumn Internationals and beyond...Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurreyArchie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Greatest Sporting Upsets

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 44:31


Stag Weekend is Stag Radio's premier sports show. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, the lads talk about the biggest sporting upsets in history.Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

The Comeback Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 35:11


After a scintillating summer of sport, the lads are back to discuss the sporting topics that mean the most to you - if the recording software works...Tweet us your ideas using #StagWeekend to @StagRadioSurreyArchie's Twitter twitter.com/A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98

Last Ever Show?!

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 41:01


It's the season finale, but will it be the lads' last ever episode?Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station.Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

End of Season Review Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 49:24


Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station.Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

*HUGE* Comeback Special

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 60:55


The lads are back and ready to talk about some huge stories in the world of sport...Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Lads & Dads (ft. Special Guest)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 21:31


Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station.Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.In this week's episode, Archie and Ben are joined by a special guest to discuss father/son relationships in sport.Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurreyArchie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_BiltcliffeMichael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Messi V Ronaldo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 47:57


Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, Archie and Michael engage in the age-old debate of 'Who is the Best Player in the World: Messi or Ronaldo?' Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

European Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 49:05


Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, the lads preview the big upcoming European Football and Rugby fixtures and try to predict the semi-finals of the Champions League and Champions Cup. Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Ireland Win The Grand Slam & Mikey's Brutal Mourinho Rant

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 45:08


Stag Weekend is a brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, the lads give insight into the final dramatic weekend of the Six Nations, before naming their Player of the Championship. On the football segment, Michael launches into a viscous tirade about Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho following their loss to Sevilla in the Champions League Round of 16. It's spicy and not one to be missed. Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Mourinho's Masterclass, England's Meltdown & Carragher's Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 37:12


Stag Weekend is brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's award winning student radio station. Archie Biltcliffe, Ben Ward and Michael Slavin discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight. In this week's episode, the lads analyse all of the Six Nations action, before discussing a turbulent week in the football world; with controversial opinions on Jamie Carragher's spitting incident. Stag Radio's Twitter: twitter.com/StagRadioSurrey Archie's Twitter: twitter.com/A_Biltcliffe Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSlavin98 Listen to #StagWeekend LIVE every Monday from 3-4pm on StagRadio.com/ListenLive

Wenger, Chelsea's Bus & The British All Blacks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 46:39


Stag Weekend is brand new sports podcast brought to you by Stag Radio, the University of Surrey's own radio station. Archie, Ben and Michael discuss all the major news in the world of football and rugby with expert analysis and fresh insight.

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