WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK Podcast

EPISODE 84: Justin co-hosts with Wayne today and the two have plenty to talk about after this weekend! In What Was That they chat about our Europa match and finish up on the match up at Turf More with some questions to answer. A quick preview of the games coming up and a few giggles. !! Then onto Part 2 of West Ham Transfer Talk in The West Ham Plug. More great insight from Bootsie about midfielders and defenders . Then we premiere a new segment called The West Ham Why, where we take some questions from our social media followers and give our take on the answers. Enjoy and spread the word!   Thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3),    RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 83: Bootsie co-hosts with Wayne today and the two old codgers have a laugh from start to finish and Wayne debuts his latest piss take karaoke song all about West Ham Transfer Rumours.  In What Was That we give some insight into our disappointing result against Brighton, but mostly gloat over the wonderment of beating the Rent Boys once again in fine fashion.  Bootsie does us proud with some fine in depth analysis and then the lads predict the two games we have this week.  It may be getting cold in the Northern hemisphere but Social Shenanigans brings the heat from some great posts from our friends and listeners, and a little laughing at the Portuguese Pube!!  Then onto The West Ham Plug - Transfer Rumours .  Wayne writes a new song detailing the rumours from the last few weeks or so and the two lads talk up a storm about possible forwards and strikers we have been linked with.  So much great info that we decided to make this a two part segment with the conclusion about midfielders and defense in the next episode.  Don't miss it! Thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Alex Mississippi Hammer (@mshammers), Baz (@WhuBaz),  Bootsie on FB.   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 82: We hope you all had your fill on Thanksgiving!  And how cool was it to watch West Ham spank Vienna on turkey day in Europa? We reflect on the Europa match in What Was That and also discuss the snowy away day to Manchester Shitty.  Wayne and John Black then go full blizzard into Social Shenanigans and talk about your posts and discuss a great Hammers Poll.  Finally another installment of our Quiz the West Ham A to Z as Johnny Black challenges for the Crown!  Lots of talk about booze this episode and keeping faith in the future!   Thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), KeN17 (@SaxyKeN17), Lena Starr WHU (@LenaWHU), Bootsie on FB.   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 81: Happy Thanksgiving to all in the USA!  An episode filled with hope and reflection and a few laughs! Wayne has his long time mate, Richard Oram in the co-pilot's seat today and the two really go to town!  What Was That.... the lads agree that we need to move on from this game with heads held high and put Wolves behind us as we concentrate on Europa League and Man City! Then onto your posts in Social Shenanigans, brought to you by our partners Hammers Polls and a windy time is mentioned. Then in The West Ham Plug, Wayne and Richard go into the tales of some of our rivalries and how they have painted our history and made match days an experience to behold!   Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Footy Scran (@FootyScran), @LeytonOrientfc, ExWHUemployee (@ExWHUemployee), Daniel Dennison (@the_brit_kid)   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 80: Wayne apologizes for this being later than expected, but he was nursing a week long hangover from beating Liverpool!!!!! Guest Co-Host, John "Branny" Branson and Wayne celebrate at the start of this episode and really don't stop.  What Was That.... we are Massive and skinned the Scousers!!! The lads sing the praises of the little team that could!!  Then onto your posts in Social Shenanigans, brought to you by our partners Hammers Polls. Then we herald the return of Pie & MashUp as as Wayne and Branny sing their hearts out and are just feeling soooooooo darn goooooood!   Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), John Black (@WestHaminVegas)   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 79: Lot of talk lately about how F**kin' MASSIVE we are... so we continue the theme! Guest Co-Host, and my great friend, Justin Mangrich opens the episode with me as we blast into What Was That, and sing the praises of some deserving players who took to the pitch against Villa!  A special visit from "West Ham Lamb" sees a prediction for our Europa match vs Genk on Thursday and then onto some of your posts in Social Shenanigans, brought to you by our partners Hammers Polls. Then we herald the return of Two Truths and a Sully as as Wayne and Justin duel to see who can beat David Sullivan at his own game, and you find out some of the lads darkest secrets.  All this and a bonus preview episode coming up in a couple days of our match versus the Bin Dippers! Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), John Black (@WestHaminVegas), @paddypower, geoff longhurst (@sirgeoff), WACCA147 (@Wacca1970), Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio), Ben Johnson (@jjohnsonben on IG)    RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 78: Welcome to the Spud Slagfest 2021 with special guest co-host Ted Lipowicz! We open with a celebratory What Was That and review both Genk and our mauling of Totshite!  Some keen Spud jokes in this episode, as you can tell the lads were in fine form and an excellent mood! On to Social Shenanigans and we continue to laugh at Spurs and everyone else in the league! Then it's onto The West Ham A to Z as Bootsie (Mark Anthony Boots) pits his wits against the 15 second clock 3x for a shot at fame and the top of the leader board.  Listen all the way to the episode theme music at the end for a special Easter Egg (you won't regret it)!! We haven't stopped smiling yet... have you? Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), John Black (@WestHaminVegas), Russ Budden (@DJRussyB).   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 77:  This Europa Match Preview sees the Old Guard of Wayne and Bootsie preview the match that we have all been waiting for.  Find out a bit about this mysterious team from Belgium, and who we should look out for and get the prediction from both your hosts! A few laughs are had along the way also! #CheersWHU Thanks to Our Sponsors, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3).   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 76: John Branson and Wayne do some horizontal thinking in this episode for all to enjoy. We open with What Was That and review the Everton match giving our "top shelf" and "dregs of the barrel!" Some Social Shenanigans sees the likes of South Bank Legends Jean and Mary mentioned, along with Aaron Cresswell and Football Galaxy! Then it's onto The West Ham A to Z as another victim... oops, I mean contestant goes up against the 15 second clock 3x for a shot at fame and the top of the leader board.  Join us for fun and 'ave a laugh!  Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), John Black (@WestHaminVegas), Football Galaxy on FB, @MartinB16005633, Dave (@DaveHammer1984), Aaron Cresswell, West Ham Way USA Podcast, Moore than Just a Podcast, and Franco D'Orazio (@FrancoWestHam).       RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 75:  Wayne and Johnny Black preview the match vs Everton in a way only these two could.  Find out a bit of history about our past meetings and some fun facts about how Everton got their name! Plus a special couple announcements in this episode about a charitable cause and the West Ham Way USA Event in Las Vegas. All of this and you even get predictions from the Dynamic Drunken Duo. #CheersWHU Thanks to Our Sponsors, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3).   WATCH THIS SPACE FOR BREAKING NEWS!!!   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 74: I apologize for this episode being later than advertised but we had some challenges with family this week and then of course Facebook banned itself! So we steam in with Wayne and Bootsie reviewing the match vs Brentford in What Was That?  In Social Shenanigans Wayne runs the gauntlet of Talk Sport and heralds Dave Walker and a very smart fan! You get to hear our take on who is doing the best this season thanks to Hammers Polls too. We also debut a new segment called Battlefield Bootsie, and in this inaugural segment we hear the wisdom of a long time supporter who just has to have his rant! My daughter Lily pays a special guest appearance in this episode and she has an interesting take on what she calls podcast fans... love my Lily!!!!!!!  Thanks to Our Sponsor, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), John Black (@WestHaminVegas),  Mark Boots (on FaceBook), Sarah (@Lunaphinx on IG), Dave Walker (@DaveWalkerWHU), Andrew Gay (@Andyinexile), @tonypierson2, WestHamUnitedPhilly (@west_ham_philly),      RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 73:  Johnny Black rejoins us this week from Las Vegas with the odds for the match and he and Wayne discuss the chances for West Ham vs the giant killers of Brentford. Plus you get their predictions and a very interesting take of what it is like being a West Ham fan in these strange and wonderful times. #CheersWHU Thanks to Our Sponsors, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3),  John Black (@WestHaminVegas).   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 72: Listen to our preview to get some background on the away team, Rapid Vienna. Guest Co-Host Ted Lipowicz (@ted_lipowicz) and Wayne (@WESTHAMISWHYpod) talk everything including injuries, tactics, and predictions.  Plus, as a bonus you hear a New Song for West Ham United in Europa League! So you get a preview and can sing & laugh too! #CheersWHU RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with **promo code CHEERSWHU21** at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

EPISODE 71: I had a blast recording with Mark Boots on this episode and I know you are gonna 'ave a laugh! It's been a great week as we prove in our review of two matches in What Was That?  In Social Shenanigans we hear from some of our listeners and get into a couple fun posts and discuss a Hammers Poll all about the next 4 league matches. Finally, I had a right good laugh in Bag Heads as I dropped hints to "Bootsie" and he had to guess what West Ham legend I was concealing.  Some great stories and we also find out how the lads feel about divers!  By the time you get to the end of this episode you are going to have a big smile on your face, so get comfortable, grab a beer and take a walk through this wonderful world we call West Ham United!!  Thanks to Our Sponsors, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Manscaped (@manscaped) at manscaped.com, McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Mark Boots (on FaceBook), John Black (@WestHaminVegas), Rich WHUFC (@ironsrichie), Dave Walker (@DaveWalkerWHU), @tonypierson2   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with **promo code CHEERSWHU21** at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 70: Seldom do we have a week where we go from elation to deflation so fast.  We try to remember the glorious Europa match, but that penalty fiasco in the league bites us in What Was That?  In Social Shenanigans we hear from some of our listeners and get in a better mood, but once again we talk penalty takers as we review and discuss Hammers Polls. Finally a good old laugh in Pie and MashUp and we make it through a rollercoaster of an episode. Big thanks to John Branson for being our guest co-host!  Thanks to Our Sponsors, Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, & Contributors: Manscaped (@manscaped) at manscaped.com, McSwiggan's Irish Pub, Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3),  John Black (@WestHaminVegas), John AHN (@JohnonAHN), Dan Lawless (@TheLawless), Irish Tommy 5280 (@tomster36), Adam Frankel (@AdamFragFrankel).   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with **promo code CHEERSWHU21** at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

EPISODE 69 (miniPOD): you lucky sons of guns get a second match preview in this "mini-pod." Wayne and John take a look at our match on Sunday vs Manure and talk about our chances.  It's worth a listen and it may be tiny but it's powerful...oh I am so full of it :-)  #CheersWHU RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with **promo code CHEERSWHU21** at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

EPISODE 68: this week's MATCH PREVIEW Wayne and John go over our first foray into Europa as we play away at Dinamo Zagreb.  We also touch on both matches v Man U.  Dinamo Zagreb is going to be a tough team so have a listen to find out what the lads think about playing in Europe after so long and our chances of West Ham putting a few goals past the Croatians.  #CheersWHU RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with **promo code CHEERSWHU21** at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

Join Patreon - Become a POD HEAD - get this episode 2 days earlier EPISODE 67: Adam was travelling back from vacation so we got a great Guest Co-Host for todays episode!!  We first want to thank all our Patreon members who joined in the first two weeks.  You are our Founding Pod Heads and we luv ya! We kick off with What Was That, and the lads name their Top Shelf, Dregs of the Barrel and give a breakdown of our match vs Crystal Palace. Then Social Shenanigans highlights some fun Tweets and we discuss a Hammer's Poll!   Some more Transfer Chat between segments and then onto something new... Two Truths and a Sully! See if you can find out who is on the level and have as much fun listening to this episode as we had recording it.  A big thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, and Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3),  John Black (@WestHaminVegas), Charlie Boy (@CharlieB_BKLYN), Rebecca (@specky_blonde), Tom Atherton (Athers32), Franco D'Orazio, D.C. Irons (@DC_Irons), Geoff Walker (@geoff_walker123). Check out Charlie Boys YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJyu3QKDU07hqQiw0MIwgxg   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

Join Patreon - Become a POD HEAD - get this episode 2 days earlier EPISODE 66: this week's WILD AND CRAZY MATCH PREVIEW Wayne and John give you the ins and outs of West Ham United vs Crystal Palace. Remember, if you join as a Patreon Pod Head you will get these every week 2-3 days earlier!   So have a listen to these two Wild and Crazy Guys as they banter about  the Mighty Irons and the Eagles #CheersWHU RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

Join Patreon - Become a POD HEAD - get this episode 2 days earlier EPISODE 65: Are you still buzzing like we are?  Wayne and Adam were still a little inebriated when they recorded this one, but what a great match and so happy for Antonio! We go into this episode recognizing our first Patreon members and the lads truly appreciate your Pod Headedness :-).  We review our win over the Foxes in What Was That, starting off the show and morphing into something else and then morphing back... you'll get it when you listen.  Then Social Shenanigans starts with an Adam tall tail and goes on to celebrate some great tweets.  Adam's internet kept cutting out this episode, so a little shorter episode than normal, but still packed with fun and West Ham United.  Our next episode will be out tomorrow and is a Wild and Crazy Match Preview with Wayne and John... don't miss it!  A big thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, and Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3),  John Black (@WestHaminVegas), Football Daily (@footballdaily), Let's All Have A Disco Soundsystem (@LAHADdeejays), Russ Budden (@DJRussyB), Jacob Cox (@westhamunofficial), Rebecca (@specky_blonde), Lena Starr (@LenaWHU).   RETURN TO WEST HAM IS WHY WE DRINK HOME PAGE

Join Patreon - Become a POD HEAD - get this episode 2-3 days earlier EPISODE 64: Our first official WILD AND CRAZY MATCH PREVIEW and if you join as a Patreon Pod Head you will get these every week 2-3 days earlier! Today you can hear just what Wayne thinks of the upcoming match, but as an added bonus we welcome a new member to the podcast team!  None other than long time fan from the old North Bank and Canning Town, John Black.  You may also know John for his wit and fart humour as @WestHaminVegas on Twitter and know him as the organizer of the West Ham Way USA event.  So have a listen to these two Wild and Crazy Guys as they banter about  West Ham and the Foxes (only old blokes like Wayne will understand this one LOL)!!! #CheersWHU  

EPISODE 63: It's been a long summer but not as long as this bloody transfer window! Wayne and Adam kick off the first episode of the 2021-22 season with some transfer talk, pre-season news and they are just as goofy as ever in What Was That! Then Social Shenanigans has some predictions and a special message from one of Twitters Biggest and Best West Ham Characters.  Then it's off to quiz time with West Ham A to Z and an American challenger to Adam today... can he topple the King? A reminder that Sunday at12 noon CST USA and 6pm GMT UK we have a special announcement, and an impromptu 1/2 a Pie Mashup close out the episode... and it's great to be back!!! A big thanks to Our Partners, Our Brilliant Fans, and Contributors: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Kyle Edens (@edensKyle1), Football London (@WestHam_fl)  West Ham Clips (@WestHamClips), Charlie Walsh (@ATopLad), Franco D'Orazio, Jesus Ferreira (@JesusFCD27), John Black (@WestHaminVegas)   RETURN TO HOME PAGE

EPISODE 62: I'm siting here writing this, drunk! Because we had so many technical challenges this episode hahahaha!!! So have a few drinks and listen to this one... it makes it brilliant! What was that is a celebratory blast and we go over the final match of the season and chat about where we thought the Irons would place at seasons end... one of us was right!! Then Social Shenanigans has a poetic and creative touch as we air a 2 part list from our Twitter favorite Jack Gambardella.. ella :-).  Then we have an amazing guest on West Ham Players A to Z... a real surprised guest is this one.  Of course Adam screams a lot in this episode as always, and Wayne is just a wonderful human bean! Enjoy it as much as I did drinking it! Hahahahahahaha Our Partners: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Football London (@WestHam_fl)   Mentioned this Episode: Jimmy Dolan, Jack Himself(@jackgambardella), West Ham Clips (@WestHamClips), Rebecca (@specky_blonde), Charlie Walsh (@ATopLad), Franco D'Orazio, Peach!   RETURN TO HOME PAGE

  EPISODE 61: Well it has been a tough couple of weeks and we are all feeling it. But the Lads are gonna attempt to bring a spring back into your step this episode.  Adam starts with an impassioned rant before the two review the last two matches and highlight how brilliant Benrahma' s goal was in "What Was That?" "Social Shenanigans" has a burst of positive energy at the end thanks to a well written little poem.  Then it's on to our new Quiz, "West Ham Players A to Z!" and our second competitor to make it onto the leader board! The big question... is Franco still in the lead or has he been toppled... tune in for fun and find out.  The end of this episode is, well... a bit poopy thanks to Adam but I laughed until I cried when I listened to it! Our Partners: Hammers Polls (@HammersPolls), COYIrons.com (@COYIrons_com), American Hammers Network(@americanhammer3), Football London (@WestHam_fl)   Mentioned this Episode: Mark Noble (@Noble16Mark), The Peter Crouch Podcast (@PeterCrouchPod), Geo Mackie (@redhammer8), Chris Ross (@theEastEndPoet), Katie (@MsWestHamPhilly), Rebecca (@specky_blonde), Charlie Walsh (@ATopLad), Franco D'Orazio, Peach!   RETURN TO HOME PAGE  

EPISODE 60: Gotta love it when everything comes together just right, and that is what happened this last week.  We take a dive into the Ying and Yang of both the Chelsea and Burnley matches in "What Was That?" Many cool friends of our podcast mentioned in "Social Shenanigans"... and we LAUNCH A NEW WEST HAM QUIZ, WITH A SPECIAL GUEST, that we want you to figure out the name for! Four more games and this team s fighting for it all #COYFI   Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London.   Mentioned this Episode: Franco D'Orazio, Indi Bolina, Moore Than Just a Podcast, Canning Town Len, James Wallace, Julian Dicks, Kattie Dicks, John Nolan, Sharon McCarthy, Murray Young, @WHUabz, West Ham Clips, Dan Powers, Peach!

EPISODE 59: It's been an exhausting few days in the football world.  So we want you you have some fun in this episode as we look at the Super Greed League in a new way  We start off with "What Was That" as we review the last couple matches and predict the score for our next match vs the Rent Boys!  So "Social Shenanigans" is full of comedy and drama as we review your social media posts and rant about the plans of the Greedy Six. Then we sing about heros of our team in "Pie & Mashup" and put the show to bed with a beautiful closing Theme just for this episode! Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London.   Mentioned this Episode: Franco D'Orazio, Lee Thomas Anderson, Nick Meltzer, James Wallace, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Forged From Iron, Duke, Robert Gates (Gatesy), Andy Miles (Milesy), Hammers Chat, Gonzo, Geo, Dan Powers, Peach!

EPISODE 58: After a healthy week off for International Break, Wayne and Adam return just as cheeky as ever.  In "What Was That" the lads revel in the 'squeaky bum' match vs Wolves and spend much time talking about the match and our loanee Jesse "Messi" Lingard.  Between segments, Wayne sings his chant all about Adam losing a bet and then it's onto many of your posts in "Social Shenanigans." Some technical challenges could have been a real damper, but due to Wayne's expertise in production you get to hear "The West Ham Plug" with an A-List Guest all the way from across the pond in England!! Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London.   Mentioned this Episode: Rebecca Gowers, Nick Meltzer, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Charlie Walsh, Forged From Iron, Moore Than Just a Podcast, Brawley Darbon (West Ham Way USA), Carlton Cole, Tomas Soucek, Jesse Lingard, Declan Rice,  West Ham United (YouTube Channel)

EPISODE 57:  Adam and Wayne return after a week off and are still stewing about losing to Manchester United.  In What Was That they discuss the tactics Moyes used and also chat about the new Europa Conference League and what it may mean to West Ham.  Then Wayne turns the tables on Adam by dropping a surprise on him as we get to hear Adam's meltdown on the YouTube Channel, West Ham Unofficial and the epic grudge battle between Adam and Charlie Walsh!  At the end of the episode Adam makes another prediction which Wayne has a laugh about.  All around a DO NOT MISS episode... so don't miss it and have a listen now!

EPISODE 56: Sorry this is later than normal but someone had vaccine side effects.... yep Wayne. Regardles, we are honored to present this episode to you with some true Legends in it!   In What Was That we get  give you our Top Shelf and Dreggs of the Barrel from the Man Shitty match and also our take on the Damned United match!  Social Shenanigans, presented by Hammers Polls, we go over Hammer of the Year and Adam ends up with eggs on his face! Plus we shout out to many of our 100s of West Ham PodHeads in our very active FaceBook Group  (YOU SHOULD JOIN IT FOR A LAUGH). Then it's a Pie and MashUp that honors the past and butchers the present.  Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!    Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: So many fans and birth announcements! Barry Hayes, McMullan's Irish Pub, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Charlie Walsh, Hammers Chat 

EPISODE 56: Sorry this is later than normal but someone had vaccine side effects.... yep Wayne. Regardles, we are honored to present this episode to you with some true Legends in it!   In What Was That we get  give you our Top Shelf and Dregs of the Barrel from the Man Shitty match and also our take on the Damned United match!  Social Shenanigans, presented by Hammers Polls, we go over Hammer of the Year and Adam ends up with eggs on his face! Plus we shout out to many of our 100s of West Ham PodHeads in our very active FaceBook Group  (YOU SHOULD JOIN IT FOR A LAUGH). Then it's a Pie and MashUp that honors the past and butchers the present.  Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: So many fans and birth announcements! Barry Hayes, McMullan's Irish Pub, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Charlie Walsh, Hammers Chat 

EPISODE 55: why did Adam fall asleep before recording?  Well, we find this out. and the consequences, in this fun filled episode!  In What Was That we get  a full account of our peeling of the Spuds on Sunday and predictions for Man City!  Today's Social Shenanigans, presented by Hammers Polls, has a difference of opinion on who should be a permanent signing at season's end.  Plus we shout out to many of our 100s of West Ham PodHeads in our very active FaceBook Group. Then it's off to sing and laugh in Pie and MashUp as we celebrate being 4th in the League and Wayne gets all goofy with his "new chant/ song" ideas!    Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: Justin Mangrich, Barry Hayes, John Black, McMullan's Irish Pub, Dennis South, Robert Banks, Russ Budden, Baz Cox, Isla Caton and Isla's Fight, On the Stoop with Lolo, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Charlie Walsh, Hammers Chat, West Ham Fan TV, Dan Powers, Zachary Harden.

EPISODE 55: why did Adam fall asleep before recording?  Well, we find this out. and the consequences, in this fun filled episode!  In What Was That we get  a full account of our peeling of the Spuds on Sunday and predictions for Man City! Today's Social Shenanigans, presented by Hammers Polls, has a difference of opinion on who should be a permanent signing at season's end.  Plus we shout out to many of our 100s of West Ham PodHeads in our very active FaceBook Group. Then it's off to sing and laugh in Pie and MashUp as we celebrate being 4th in the League and Wayne gets all goofy with his "new chant/ song" ideas!  Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: Justin Mangrich, Barry Hayes, John Black, McMullan's Irish Pub, Dennis South, Robert Banks, Russ Budden, Baz Cox, Isla Caton and Isla's Fight, On the Stoop with Lolo, West Ham Unofficial with Jake, Charlie Walsh, Hammers Chat, West Ham Fan TV, Dan Powers, Zachary Harden.

EPISODE 54: A big thanks to Tom Clarke, the West Ham Correspondent for Football.London,  who adds his analysis to our F.A. Cup match vs Manure in What Was That!  Plus he pulls the curtain back on some of the hospitality at the lesser grounds in English Football. In Social Shenanigans we chat about a couple of the recent Hammers Polls and go over a few of your questions from Facebook.  A Special Announcement is at the end of this episode that we are excited about because it involves you, our listeners and Social Media fans. Oh and Adam sets Wayne a challenge which he couldn't even deliver himself... typical Frankel hahaha! Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London.Mentioned this Episode: Tom Clark (@_ThomasJClark), @WestHam_FL (West Ham Football London), Justin Wasik, David Harlow, Franco D'Orazio, Blake Smith, Darren Higgins.

EPISODE 54: A big thanks to Tom Clarke, the West Ham Correspondent for Football.London,  who adds his analysis to our F.A. Cup match vs Manure in What Was That!  Plus he pulls the curtain back on some of the hospitality at the lesser grounds in English Football. In Social Shenanigans we chat about a couple of the recent Hammers Polls and go over a few of your questions from Facebook.  A Special Announcement is at the end of this episode that we are excited about because it involves you, our listeners and Social Media fans. Oh and Adam sets Wayne a challenge which he couldn't even deliver himself... typical Frankel hahaha! Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: Tom Clark (@_ThomasJClark), @WestHam_FL (West Ham Football London), Justin Wasik, David Harlow, Franco D'Orazio, Blake Smith, Darren Higgins.

EPISODE 53: We give you our take on the Liverpool match in What Was That! In Social Shenanigans Wayne and Adam share some of our listeners posts and we couldn't be prouder of you chaps. Then we 'ave a laugh with our goofy West Ham Quizz, The Penalty ShotOut! We surprize Adam with a very special guest from the world of West Ham broadcasters who is battling for bragging rights with a pretty awful deed dished out to the loser.Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: Tom Atherton, Rebecca Gowers (Specky_Beccy), Hammers Chat, Paul Aldred (Drinkware Design), Jamie Alefounder, James Stebbins, Chris Ross (@TheEastEndPoet), Charlie Walsh (@ATopLad), and West Ham Unofficial.

EPISODE 52: The whole episode is a big F.A. Cup discussion!  We have a very special guest on the podcast... a big thanks to Tom Clarke, who is the new West Ham Correspondent for Football.London!  Tom gives us his take on the match vs Doncaster City in What Was That!  Plus we get a look into the day of a West Ham reporter and some interesting spins on what are our chances in the F.A. Cup this year. In Social Shenanigans Wayne and Adam share some of our listeners posts that are guaranteed to make you laugh... and we hear about the amazing growth of our FaceBook Group. Then the lads wrap it up with some of their usual pub banter.  Welcome to our new listeners!Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network, Football London. Mentioned this Episode: Rebecca Gowers (Specky_Beccy), Hammers Chat, Tom Clark (@_ThomasJClark), @WestHam_FL (West Ham Football London), @COYIRONS, Jamie Alefounder, Chris Ross (@TheEastEndPoet), Charlie Walsh (@ATopLad), and Germanot (on Spotify).

EPISODE 51: This is going to be a fun packed episode as we start with fun comment from a listener.  On What Was That… we relive the The FA Cup match vs Stockport and our league win vs Burnley, In Social Shenanigans Wayne chats about a photo he knabbed off Twitter and a FaceBook fan is the subject of Adam's post. Original songs for you in Pie & Mashup with The Beatles and Bee Gees overtones, and in Grumpy Old Hammer Adam and Uncle Harry lambast the new board members.Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network. Mentioned this Episode: Lee Thomas Anderson, @Roger_J_coyi, Ted Lipowicz, @LenaStarrWHU. Harper Grace, Jair Benitez,       

EPISODE 50: This is going to be a fun packed episode. A lot of talk about our Strikers past, present and future in the news, so why should we be different. Reviews and predictions in What Was That. Social Shenanigans sees the return of our Top 5 concentrating on a certain Swiss POS.  We give you a NEW FUN CHANT and a sad chant in Pie & MashUp today.   Plus there is that special guest that Adam promised you!Our Partners: Hammers Polls, COYIrons.com, American Hammers Network. Mentioned this Episode: John Branson, Danny Fenn, Rebecca Gowers (Specky_Beccy), James Hayes.

EPISODE 49:  Tis the season to be jolly... so far! In What was That  Wayne, Adam and The Grumpy Hammer review West Ham vs Palace and the Rent Boys.  Straight onto some social media in Social Shenanigans, presented by @HammersPolls, as we feature posts from Wes Cunnigham, Dan-O @36Ironfists, Sam Inkersole, Dan Lawless @TheLawless, and @whugreg.  Then we change things up a bit with some West Ham styled Christmas Carols featuring @CanningTownLen, Adam and Wayne and a cameo by @Specky_Blonde.  All to celebrate the festive season... Happy Christmas!

EPISODE 48: Today marks another new segment in The West Ham Plug, where we talk to one of the authors of "Bill Gardner: The Man, the Myth, the Legend!" A west Ham book that you should all get from Amazon! In What Was That we review the Leeds victory and predict our matches vs Palace and the Rent Boys.  Plus a little Social Shenanigans just for a laugh.  We acknowledge the input of... Abe Atchia, @HammersPolls, @COYIrons.com, and Franco D'Orazio.** Bill Gardner: The Man, The Myth, The Legend is available from Amazon.com **

EPISODE 47: Yes this match was tough but the lads find a way to cope.  What Was That has Haller (Tripsey) being the centre of attention and then Social Shenanigans we talk some interesting polls as we herald @Hammers_Polls among others.  A very special guest makes his debut on a brand new segement called Grumpy Old Hammer and the lads round out the show in a flurry of toilets flushing!

EPISODE 46: After a few weeks off due to technical problems the Lads return with a festive Thanksgiving episode that revolves much around our Captain Declan Rice.  A new character appears on the show today and makes a prediction for our match versus Villa in What Was That.  We do some @HammersPolls Dancing in Social Shenanigans as the lads compete for glory on #SnapPollSaturday and they come up with a new segment on the fly that tickles their fancy!  A fun episode with all the trimmings and we hope you all stay safe, wear a mask and social distance this Thanksgiving!  Life is grand!This Thanksgiving we thank you our listeners, and our partners American Hammers TV, Hammers Polls, and COYIrons.com

EPISODE 45: Halloween just around the corner and West Ham is haunting teams with results that just shouldn't be... or should they?  We review our latest match vs Man Shitty and preview the Hub Cap Stealers in What Was That! We have a very special guest in Social Shenanigans as we go "Full West Ham!" Then we sing about GSB in a way befitting the nightmare that they are! All dipped in blood and gore for a Happy Halloween!

EPISODE 44:  We are still on a high as I am sure all of you are.  So we had a blast recording this episode.  All the way from What Was That and who impressed us and impressed us more to Social Shenanigans where we give Kudos to @HammersPolls, @WestHamClips and @Longers1!  We go Full West Ham #8 to #6 and Wayne and Adam create their own Declan Rice Chants!!! Top it of with singing songs of distinction and disdain on Pie & Mashup and you have a sploshingly well done episode!

EPISODE 43: It's been a roller coaster ride from Carabao to Leicester to Deadline Day!  The Lads are ready for this international break and deliver a feast of What Was That with their take on some amazing wins! But this episode couldn't pass without what must be called an impassioned rant about Deadline Day and the non-comings and goings.  Social Shenanigans has a few jokes this week in addition to the battle of Hammers Polls, then we go all Northern in a special episode of Pie & Mashup with songs to toast your crumpets on!  A special "Member of the Board" is called on the phone and Wayne and Adam have a fun time... why don't you join them? Yes, there is an opportunity to guest on the podcast, so tune in and stick around to the end to find out how you can be a podcast star!

EPISODE 42: Adam returns with a vengeance, and in What Was That the Lads dissect Carabao Cup.  On to Social Shenanigans and Haller is quite the topic as Wayne and Adam show off their lack of talent for accents... well Adam's lack Hahahaha! Then in Bag Heads, Adam has a very special guest direct from West Ham United, who gets quizzed but has failed some tests lately.  A spotlight on American Hammers Facebook Group and congratulations to our partners, Hammers Polls getting 10,000 views on YouTube and this is a fun ride!!!

EPISODE 41: Back in the saddle and it's new owners or bust on the table today!! Adam takes a well deserved week off and Rebecca claims her prize for winning their Penalty ShotOut and co-hosts with Wayne.  The two start their raucous rants very quickly which is why we have a weird episode thumbnail today.  What Was That and plenty of matches to go over with a brilliant Carabao Cup round win and a not so brilliant league loss to the Toons.  Onto Social Shenanigans (presented by @HammersPolls). We feature a FaceBook Group of the week... WEST HAM UNITED NEWS AND FUNNIES! They are definitely worth checking out! Then the diabolical duo discuss tweets from @jackgambardella, @specky_blonde, @WestHaminVegas and we congratulate Mick Mooney for being our 1000th Twitter Follower all the way from Dublin! Much banter about the possible selling of our club and a lot of fun!

EPISODE 40: We hit 10,000 downloads last week and want to thank everyone for helping us get there!!! We couldn't have done it without our listeners, contributors and guests! Adam is back today and he and Wayne break down the pre-season matches so far in What Was That. This episode we hear quite a lot about Rice's status and the debate on Anderson's worth in Social Shenanigans.  Either way, some big decisions to be made by the board in the coming weeks. Stick around to the end for some sweaty fun and hear of new shows and competitions.  

EPISODE 39: Well we have had a nice couple of relaxing weeks, but are ready to get chanting!! Today, Adam takes a break and Wayne tries out a one on one interview on a new segment called "The Half Hour Happy Hour!"... HHHH for short.  Many of our American fan base have been asking about our game day traditions back home so we called on a sometimes drinker, John Black, to recant some of his times in the old North Bank and the pubs and tales from when he was younger.  Wayne and John had a great time reminiscing and we hope you enjoy eves dropping!  Next week we will be back to our regular episode as we review the pre-season matches!! #COYI  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dave and EX from the West Ham WayHammers Polls - our partners in broadcastingCOYIrons_com - the best West Ham app out thereAHTV - our friends on American Hammers TV

EPISODE 38:  We thought it would never get here. but we made it to the end of the season... and survive another year in the Premier League!!! Congratulations West Ham United!!! In this episode we chronicle the final battles of the campaign in What Was That! Then it's off to the grudge match of the year.  Tons of smack talk has led up to this Penalty ShotOut between Adam and Beccy, so who will be victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us... well at least a couple episodes!! Hang on all the way to the end of this episode for a fitting tribute to epic battles won and stay safe out there! 

EPISODE 37: Nothing like back to back wins to get you in a good mood!  Adam and Wayne give you their thoughts about our win over Watford, their take on the goals, who excelled and who could have done better in What Was That. Then they launch into some Social Shenanigans (presented by Hammers Polls) with posts from Thanks to the following for great social media posts! @jackgambardella, @WestHaminVegas, Fake Carlton @_CarltonCole9, @Lunaphinx, and our friend at @Hammers_Chat ... Charlie Walsh @ReturnOfTheWHAM. Plus @Specky_Beccy gets a taste of Adams wrath in this episode, so sorry Beccy..  Then some dicey comments from both Wayne and Adam get rounded out nicely by Macho Man, a little Hamilton, and a visit from Fat Sam... well it is a celebration lads!!!