The UTS Podcast is a 100% independent, unofficial/supporters podcast for Cheltenham Saracens RFC. Tune into our Soundcloud account or find us on iTunes for our monthly shows and commentaries, released on the first Friday of every month, and occasional post-match interviews with players and coaches. Get in touch with us at utspodcast@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you!
Dan and Moxy reminisce on the past four years in the final episode, their expectations, their achievements, and guests they wish they'd had on. With a quick chat with Liam Cooper, the first guest that started it all.
Dan and Moxy return after a forced break, but produce a show with a bit of everything - with Moxy even taking on the Best Of, Favourites and the Quickdraw Quiz!
Dan sits down at home in lockdown to share his thoughts on the future of the podcast after the Covid-19 pandemic. Also included, a tribute to John Woodward, who sadly passed away a day after our previous episode. We wish we'd had the chance to have you guest and to hear your stories Woody, but thank you for everything.
Dan and Moxy sit down in the studio to discuss the happenings, and potential happenings, of the 2020 Six Nations. Including France turning heads, Ireland beating Wales, England beating Ireland and Italy's postponements.
Billy Fishwick joins up at the club and shares his stories in the amateur game, from playing hockey at a good level, to rugby in the army and to refereeing back in the county. Lots of laughs, and a whole new perspective on refereeing during a game. SPONSOR: Facebook.com/WeddingDays
Fellow podcaster, Tim Tunnicliff joins Dan and Moxy in the clubhouse to walk us through his rugby journey, from playing for Cheltenham, moving to London, ending up in The Championship and moving onto podcasting, this how has something for everyone. The best possible way to start the new year!
The second half of the Matt Bayliss episode. Matt is a local rugby legend, with experience in refereeing and citing going all the way to international level. Some really funny stories from both international and local rugby scenes, we probably could have done way more than two parts - don't miss out on this one! Sponsor: Jazzy Heath Music (Facebook.com/JazzyHeathMusic)
Local rugby legend Matt Bayliss joins Dan and Moxy in the sauna studio to discuss his time in rugby. Matt has featured as a player, a match official and the citing and disciplinary side of the game. Some of these stories are the funniest the UTS Podcast has ever heard, this is a golden episode and you would be mad to miss out! SPONSOR: Jazzy Heath (jazzyheathmusic.com)
After forgetting that they made a World Cup Predictions show in May, Dan and Moxy revisit their original guesses and compare them to the actual results so far... (SPONSOR: Facebook.com/JazzyHeathMusic
Adie Clarke returns as a full guest - rather than a segment interview - as we sit down in the clubhouse and talk amateur rugby with a guy who has played the game at a few different levels, with a couple of local clubs and with the army. A really fun chat with a guest who is a natural talker!
Dan and Moxy have picked out their favourite and funniest clips from various shows. Clips include James McMahon, Gareth Rogers, Wayne Smallman, Dan Didcote and Ed Morane. Hopefully one that's a bit of a look back on the lighter side of the podcast, that's full of laughs!
Dan and Moxy sit down at Dan's Place, and have a little look back over the past three years, their initial expectations and their aims, their achievements, their favourite guests and favourite episodes.
Brand new Head Coach Buster Mazowiec is joined on the Sarries' balcony by Dan and Moxy and shares his playing experience, from his early Sarries days, colts rugby, playing at the North, injuries and his move into coaching. We couldn't think of a better way to start our 4th series!
Rich Prewer from Cheltenham North comes in to talk about being made President of the club. He has friends in both North and Sarries camps, which leads to a lot of funny topics! SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Dan and Moxy take a seat in the sauna studio to discuss possible outcomes of the World Cup in Japan. If you have an opinion, let us know on utspodcast@gmail.com and set that subject header as World Cup SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Chris Davies comes back into the studio, joined by Kate Bowles, a mental health professional, and Dean Bird, a Sarries veteran and ice hockey player who also shares his mental health experiences. A really good, informative episode and if you have any doubts or worries about your mental health, please speak out and get the help you need.
A very special episode for March, as Chris Davies comes back on, to discuss his mental health experiences, and masculinity in rugby (league and union). If you listen to the show and have some questions of your own for Chris, contact him directly on social media, or email us on utspodcast@gmail.com and we'll do a bonus follow-up show. Disclaimer: This show focuses on mental health and sensitive subject matter. It also contains uncensored, strong language. Music: Cold Funk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Former prop and chairman, Maurice Chapman, host the UTS Podcast in his own private tavern. Mo talks about his experiences playing, retirement and taking a committee role within the club during the dark days, his expectations at the time and how things turned out, including where the club is today. A really funny episode, with a guest that took a bit of persuading, but we got there in the end! SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Dan and Moxy sit down to chat about the past 12 months. Sharing the year of 2018 together and discussing the high points, the low points and everything in between, including their own personal highlights.
The show that very nearly derailed everything - Gareth Rogers and Wayne Smallman join Dan and Moxy in the Sauna Studio for the Christmas Special. A great episode, full of hilarious stories, not one to be missed! Music Disclaimer: Auld Lang Syne by Wooden Shjips Licensed under Creative Commons: By NonCommercial-ShareAlike Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode
Dan and Moxy sit down for possibly the final time of 2018 and give their opinions on the Autumn Internationals, and discuss whether they can be really used as an indicator of how a team is progressing. SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Former Sarries forward and current Cheltenham Tigers 2nd XV manager Matty Francis joins us on the show to discuss his time growing up in the game, the friends he's made through Colts rugby and shares his thoughts on acadamies, while also taking on the "Best Of" series and the Quickdraw Quiz. Sponsor: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Moxy and Dan officially announce the best Cheltenham Saracens RFC starting XV of all time, as well as the coach/manager and select a captain!
All the way from Australia, Matt Barton joins us in the clubhouse at King George V to talk his time in rugby, his time with Sarries, life Down Under and rugby cultures. "Barto" also takes on the Quickdraw Quiz and chooses his favourite options from Moxy's list of choices. A really good, educational chat!
With George Efthymiou, Adie Clarke, Shaun Meheran, Gareth Evans and James Butler as guests, Dan and Moxy take a look at the season ahead for all of the Sarries' teams.
Dual-code player Chris Davies joins us on the balcony at King George V to discuss his time playing both codes, his experiences, shares his opinions on both sports and tackles the listener questions. Lots of laughter from start to finish on this one!
Brand new logo, brand new series, same old UTS Podcast! Liam Cooper returns to talk us through his journey through the game, from school, university to Homeless Rugby, as well as taking on the newly dubbed "Quickdraw Quiz". A very fun show!
Short Show. Dan gives a quick insight into the podcast's future. Mark Moxy Collier brings you the info on the End of Season award winners, and Dan then takes a look at the upcoming season in Gloucester Premier.
Dan and Moxy wrap up the season for all the Sarries teams, including interviews with U15's Captain Noah Bews, Second Team Captain Adie Clarke and the first team's Josh Wright, Jake Townsend and Junior McDaid. SPONSOR: Wychwood FM (facebook.com/wychwoodfm)
Relive the GRFU Under 15's County Cup Plate Final as the Sarries Pups take on Minchinhampton at Hartpury College's Gilman's Ground. Dan Lodge is joined by Liam Cooper to provide commentary in an exciting game which really could have gone either way!
Signed during the off-season, Josh Flounders sits down with us in the clubhouse to discuss his career in the amateur game, his experiences on tour with Crypts School and the Bournament 7s Festival. Liam Cooper also makes an appearance to liven things up!
Having been at the club for 12 years, young club veteran Shaun joins Dan and Moxy in the sauna studio to share his stories from one of England's strongest rugby schools to The Club of Dreams. He also takes on the Quickfire Questions and a bit of a butchering from the listener questions!
Dan goes solo on commentary as the Under 15s host Dursley in the Gloucestershire County Cup Plate Semi-Final.
A hilarious episode as Ed Morane joins Dan and Moxy in the sauna studio to share his experiences playing in Brighton, university, joining the Sarries as well as answering your questions - Definitely not one to miss! SPONSOR: GLOS-TONE-BERET (https://www.facebook.com/events/712677825607568/)
Dan and Moxy kick off the brand new year by looking back at the previous one! Going through 2017 month by month and looking at some choice results for the club on the pitch, and each guest on the mic!
Former Sarries and now Cheltenham Tigers lads Leroy Hughes and Archie Nelmes joins Dan and Moxy in the studio to discuss their rugby experiences, Cheltenham Invitational Vets, the "Best Of" Series, the Quickfire Questions and they even answer some of your questions! SPONSOR: Jazzy Heath Music (facebook.com/JazzyHeathMusic)
Former Norway captain, Andrei Hanger joins Dan and Moxy on the show to discuss his journey through rugby, from his beginnings at school to becoming an international captain, as well as giving his views on a potential promotion/relegation system with the 6Nations. Great episode, not one to miss!
Popular figure Paul Griff joins Moxy and Dan in the studio to discuss growing up in Welsh rugby, the nation and regional sides, takes on the Quickfire Questions and also answers a few listener picks. A very savage episode! SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
One of the Sarries' founding fathers, Tony Pates joins the show to discuss the club's history as well as his time playing the game. He also answers a handful of queries from club members and takes on a brand new Quickfire Questions! SPONSORS: CSRFC Old Boys Day (Sept. 30th) & Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Suzie Bloom, a regular Sarries member and former Cheltenham Tigers and Civil Service hooker joins us on the show to talk about her experiences in the game. From happenings on various tours to racism accusations, Suzie has experienced a lot during her near 20 year career. With the Women's World Cup around the corner, we couldn't not have her on, this is a very fun episode! SPONSOR: Tone Radio (toneradio.co.uk)
Former Miss Cheltenham and Miss England contestant Sophie Smith joins Dan to discuss her life in the role, life after and her involvement in local sport as a result of her local crown. SPONSOR: Tone Radio (www.toneradio.co.uk)
The Lions Tourists - Gary Short (Pedro), Stan Hailwood and Darryl Francis join Dan and Moxy in the studio to discuss their trip to New Zealand. A show full of laughs and plenty of debate, with all three tourists answering your questions as well as the Quickfire Questions. SPONSORS: Wychwood FM (facebook.com/WychwoodFM) and Audio Kitchen (soundcloud.com/ryapx)
Better late than never! Under 14s Captain Noah Bews joins Dan and Moxy in the studio to talk the 2016/17 season, joining the club, Gloucester Rugby's season, the Lions tour and takes on the Quickfire Questions. A great cap off for a great season for the youth team! SPONSORS: Cotswold Kitty Walks The Way (https://www.facebook.com/CotswoldKittyWalks/)
Mark Waring joins us on the show to discuss the second team's incredible comeback in the Junior Cup final vs Bredon Star, the season as a whole, as well as answering your questions. A great way to wrap up the season! SPONSOR: Wychwood 87.7FM (facebook.com/wychwoodfm)
First team captain James McMahon joins us on the show to discuss how this season. We also put your questions to him, as well as the Quickdraw Questions. SPONSOR: toneradio.co.uk
Cheltenham Tigers RFC's Mike Crisp and Dan Townsend join Dan and Moxy on the show to discuss Cheltenham's recent crowdfunding drive, grassroots rugby in Cheltenham and of course the Quickfire Questions. Loads of laughs, not one to be missed! SPONSOR: Tone Radio, the University of Gloucestershire's student radio station (toneradio.co.uk)
Dan and Moxy sit down to discuss the James Connolly Memorial Cup between Sarries and Cheltenham North. They also reflect on the Six Nations and discuss a law change in response to Italy's ruck/offside tactics vs England.
Moxy and Dan sit down with Second Row workhorse and popular figure, John Welsh to discuss his recent injury, his introduction to rugby, some career highlights and the RBS Six Nations, Definitely a funny one you won't want to miss! SPONSOR: Tone Radio (www.toneradio.co.uk)
Aviva Premiership assistant referee Phil Watters joins Moxy and Dan in Sherry Corner to discuss his journey through rugby, from his beginnings as a young player to officiating and his experiences as a touch judge, as well as answering your questions!
Dan and Moxy sit down to reflect on 2016 in and outside of rugby as well as looking ahead to 2017. Topics include England's unbeaten run, Ireland's win over the All Blacks, next year's Six Nations tournament, Argentina, Italy, and of course, the Club of Dreams, Cheltenham Saracens.
Cheltenham rugby legend Pete Lodge joins us in Sherry Corner to discuss his career, life after rugby and our all important Quickdraw Questions!