Starting XI

After a brief hiatus, Starting XI is back with a BANG. Well, less of a bang and more of a cymbal clash, as we at TNND HQ get classy and party like it's 1799 by creating an entire squad out of classical composers. Comedian, Grimsby Town supporter and professional choir boy Lloyd Griffith brings his niche knowledge to the table, with controversial options on history's most beloved musicians and an unnatural obsession with a surprising figure...

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But bring the kitchenware with you, because we'll need it to create the ultimate Kitchen Utensil Starting XI. For Episode 4, the boys welcome comedian and baking goddess Laura Lexx to discuss knives, saucepans and melon ballers. Don't have a melon baller in your drawer? Grow up.

It's time to get serious on Starting XI... Episode 3 see The Noise Next Door decide which biscuits would play best on the football field. This week, the boys are joined by comedian and 'Your Mama Joke' connoisseur, Nathan Caton, whose love of Iced Gems knows no bounds. Will Digestives make the final team sheet? Will Jaffa Cakes be eligible to play? Will anyone remember what a Garibaldi is?

For the first ever Starting XI podcast, The Noise Next Door are joined by comedian, actress and improviser extraordinaire, Rachel Parris, to decide who in the Game Of Thrones universe would make up the perfect football team. Having been the host of Sky Atlantic's 'Thronecast', Rachel loves her some GoT. Delve into controversial Ned Stark opinions, the correct pronunciation of "Jaqen H'ghar", and why The Mountain is a born goalkeeper. Also... SPOILERS. Proabably should've put that bit first.

In Episode 2, The Noise Boys get gangster, and talk extensively about Disney. BALLA. Alongside comedian, sometime TV Show Captain and permanent Disney nerd David Morgan, we discuss Robin Hood's striking attiributes and why everyone should watch The Descendants.