Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Lowe

Following defeat to Scotland in the Calcutta Cup last weekend, England host Ireland in round three of the 6 Nations on Saturday.Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Charlie Morgan are at the England training base ahead of the match and ask whether England or Ireland are under more pressure heading into the fixture? They chat about Steve Borthwick's squad selection, with Henry Pollock making his first start and Maro Itoje set to earn his 100th cap for his country.Jack Crowley is set to start at fly-half for the Irish, is that a good or bad thing for England? Would they have rather come up against Sam Prendergast?Plus, this weekend Wales host Scotland and France play Italy.***The Ruck Live!Before the final whistle is blown on the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations, there's the small matter of Super Saturday. This year the final round promises to be even more explosive, with rivals England and France going head-to-head in the very last match of the competition at the Stade de France.Tough-tacklers Courtney Lawes and Serge Betsen will join Charlie Morgan, Senior Rugby Writer at The Times, and Alfie Reynolds — host of our podcast The Ruck — to compare notes on Le Crunch and the biggest moments of this year's tournament.Book tickets on thetimes.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 6 Nations is here!Who are the favorites to win the championship? Is it France as the defending champions or a resurgent England?Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman, Alex Lowe and Mark Palmer look ahead to the opening weekend of fixtures. They ask whether Scotland will benefit from flying under the radar? Could Wales win a match? And, who will play fly-half for Ireland?Plus, they chat about a massive Calcutta Cup fixture in week two in Edinburgh, whether England need to reach Paris on the final weekend with a chance of winning the title and if Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert can work as France's half-backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we crack open the vault and let an earlier episode breathe again — lovingly remastered, gently polished, and put through the machinery to make it taste a bit sweeter.An archive treat from the earlier seasons, cleaned up and brought back for anyone who missed it first time round (or fancies another go).The first of many.This podcast is produced and distributed by Peters-Fox Ltd ©

Send us a textYam Oroight? Another Tom On One for you all this week, and the "one" is none other than Healer of Bastard's very own bass player, Al Lowe!Al is a full on west midlander, with the voice and everything so Tom is very happy to be amongst his people.We discuss key musical moments from Al's life: From when he turned greeb as a teen, all the way through to when he turned 30.SERIOUS WARNING: There's some quite graphic injury detail, so if you're squeamish or listening with kids (you shouldn't be, it's quite sweary) then maybe skip the skateboarding segment. We also reminisce about songs the pandemic gave us, build Al's ultimate bass trio, hear about millionaires after free stuff and just who did Al name his cat after?Songs this week are from: Green Day, Guttermouth, Grail Guard, NOFX, Pears and Bad Religion. 

At the midway point in the Prem season Harlequins find themselves in a crisis. They're 8th in the table, having only won two of their nine games, including a 66-21 defeat to Northampton at the weekend.So, Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe are at The Stoop to chat with the Quins CEO Laurie Dalrymple. They discuss the coaching upheaval in the summer and the knock on impact to the clubs current struggles, player retention and why so many academy products have departed South-West London, as well as the importance of keeping Marcus Smith and the clubs financial situation in regards to an aim of breaking even. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Christmas Eve EVE, Deathlings What a gloriously jam-packed and star-studded year it's been up here at the Pearly Gates. So consider this our little festive gift to you: a hand-picked selection of Mel's absolute favourite moments - featuring the likes of Alex Lowe, Barry from Watford, Bridget Christie… and Channing Tatum?! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the end of the Autumn Internationals, Alex Lowe and Elgan Alderman review the action. We look at South Africa's 73–0 mauling of Wales, as well as the late-game incident involving Eben Etzebeth.Elsewhere, Alex and Elgan discuss the latest in the R360 league saga, and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw coming this week, we look ahead to how the new 24-team format changes the pools, the seeding and the matchups it could deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are joined by actor, comedian, and impressionist extraordinaire Alex Lowe. Alex is best known as the man who summoned Clinton Baptiste into existence on Phoenix Nights and unleashed Barry from Watford onto the airwaves. He's written for some of the UK's funniest humans, and built a cult following through characters that feel like they've stepped in from another dimension.Clinton Baptiste's UK Tour 'Spectral Intercourse' will kick off next year on the 13th of February in Basingstoke and head all over the country through Summer 2026.Host: Dan SchreiberGuest: Alex LoweProducer: Cassie MerrittSenior Producer: Ben TullohHead of Podcasts: Al Riddel

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Will Kelleher look back on the latest action from the November internationals.They ask what was the most important result of the weekend? Wales finally winning at home or England beating the All Blacks? And, they react to Scotland losing to Argentina despite leading 21-0 and what that means for head coach Gregor Townsend.Plus, the Nations Championship, which starts in 2026, has finally released further details about the fixtures so the boys try to explain how the competition will work and the pros and cons.And, after beating the All Blacks on Saturday how do England kick on from that important result? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello my beloved people,Gather close, for tonight the table is set, the candles are lit, and the veil is trembling... ✨I present to you Séance of Surprises – an episode where the unexpected truly makes itself known.Within this circle of sound you'll find laughter, gasps, and moments that defy logic itself. Too peculiar, too paranormal, and perhaps too dangerous for the everyday listener... but perfect for you, my loyal spirit squad.Turn the lights down, take my hand (metaphorically, darlings) and prepare to join me in this séance unlike any other.With love, ectoplasm, and just a hint of danger…Clint xxx

Happy Halloween, deathlings! To celebrate the most frightful day of the year, we're digging up a FREE episode of Six Feet Under - yours to enjoy from beyond the grave. Mel, Alex & Goddess Nia sneak into the darker corners of the podcasting realm to tackle dogging, filthy little habits, and the horror of grimy water bottles. But that's not all - brace yourself for a supernaturally sexy drop-in from the legendary Clinton Baptiste! And if that wasn't enough, a surprise (surprise) cameo from none other than Cilla Black herself. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Got a story for us? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Photo credits: Matt Crockett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eternal snoring, a big fat doobie & Barry from Watford's damning eulogy... Believe in yourself!!! Stepping through the Pearly Gates this week is none other than the UK's much loved actor, comedian and voice artist, Alex Lowe! LISTENERS!!! Mel, the Goddesses, Big God Ollie aka the full death squad will be joined by a very special guest at London's Adelphi Theatre and so what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now at fane.co.uk/will-wake Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello my treasured Patreons…Once more the archives creak open… and from the dust and ectoplasm emerges a brand-new Best of Season 8 episode.

Hello my beloved fans of the unknown…Yes, the spirits have been whispering again, and I have obeyed. ✨I bring you ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAV EDITS – a dazzling Best of Season 8 compilation.Lovingly conjured and stitched together in the small hours, this episode gathers only the most potent morsels… distilled into one unmissable package. Too powerful for the everyday riff-raff, but safe in your capable, paranormal hands.With love and ectoplasm,Clint xxx

Hello my darling Patreons…Another gift from the shadowy vaults… ✨Yes, it's time once again for a glorious helping of Best Bits from Season 8.Lovingly assembled, trimmed, polished and whispered over in the small hours… this is the essence of the paranormal, the comedy, and the downright inexplicable – all in one potent episode. Too powerful for the everyday rabble… but you get it first.Enjoy it, my beloved spirit squad…Clint xxx

2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has announced that he has motor neurone disease, so, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes join Alfie Reynolds to pay tribute to a great man and brilliant player. Tom Kershaw also discusses his investigation for The Times earlier in the year where he looked into the links between elite sportspeople and MND. They also look back on the second weekend of the PREM and ask whether Newcastle were correct to part ways with Steve Diamond and if it's too early to view Bath and Saracens as the best two clubs in the division. It was the opening weekend for the CHAMP which saw the return of Worcester Warriors, their back-rower Matt Kvesic chats to Alfie and Alex. And, Stuart explains why 2025 was the best Rugby Championship we've ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨ As I prepare for my next big adventure, I'm taking a moment to revisit the echoes of Season 8 — not just “best bits,” but a spiritual tapestry of the laughs, the chills, and the strange moments that have stuck to me like ectoplasm on a velvet jacket.In this episode, we drift back through some of the wildest stories, unexpected confessions, and haunting revelations from our beloved listeners. From Linda's constant scepticism (and questionable career choices) to your paranormal problems and our bizarre magazine tales — it's all here, woven together like a séance gone slightly wrong.These echoes remind us of the journey we've been on together — so grab a brew, settle in, and let's summon up those spirits of Season 8 once more.Love and Light.CLINT.X

Clint x

It's episode 20, can you believe it? We kick off with Linda in full judgemental flow, commenting on the fashion crimes of warm-weather Britain. Then she shares her trials with flat-pack furniture from Temu (no Allen key? No chance!).Meanwhile, I've been taking back some shelving to IKEA, which naturally ends in rage and self-reflection.We then feature a ghost story from Crispin Robinson (if you were a Patreon you'd be able to see a photo of this), followed by a spooky email from Pip Lee about a haunted prison—leading to a chat about whether I should do a live show in a jail. (Yes please, I'd fit right in.) www.patron.com/clintonbaptisteWe're treated to a clip from a gig in Blyth, North East, featuring comedian Martin Neal

Linda's got a juicy update on the brothel-slash-restaurant saga

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Lions tour Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Will Kelleher bring you one final pod from Australian soil.They reflect on a joyous 7 weeks covering the tour, including their final reflections on the test series and what the future of the Lions tour looks like. How can they make the tour games in Australia more engaging? Should there be a Barmy Army-style supporter package to make it affordable for a younger audience? And, have the Wallabies' performances in the final two matches given hope for their home world cup in 2027? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia ended with one of the most bizarre test matches!Biblical rainfall and a thunderstorm delayed proceedings before Australia won the match in Sydney. Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe join Alfie Reynolds to round up the occasion and the series as a whole.They ask whether Australia were under-prepared for the first test and how much that cost them in the three game series? Is a 2-1 series victory for the Lions an accurate reflection of how good they are? And, what on earth was going on when play was stopped early in the second half? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda kicks things off with talk of the Netflix film Nonnas, a heart-warming tale about older Italian women cooking their secret family recipes in a trendy New York eatery. Clinton, meanwhile, dreams of a Gregg's steak bake.

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot preview the third and final test in the 2025 Lions tour.They discuss why Andy Farrell naming such a strong squad is no surprise as the Lions eye a 3-0 series victory. Plus they ask whether Australia are capable of winning the match to avoid being labelled the 'worst' opposition the Lions have faced.They also salute Tadhg Furlong as he is set to start his 9th straight test and how much winning on Saturday will determine the Lions' legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 17 – OUT NOW!This week, Linda's been spiralling over stylish Europeans on TikTok (how do they know all this stuff?!). Meanwhile, we've been inundated with emails — keep ‘em coming!We hear from:Phil Rawden on dressing well in your fiftiesAndy Mayo with a tale of a “worldy” pulled in SunderlandThe return of Goth Pire (yes, him), with a terrifying tale from the London UndergroundDawn Warren and her haunted house horrorDoug Driver on a paranormal Christmas tree catastropheA Fate and Fortune story called The Lost BoysLinda gets into full Agony Aunt mode for some problem solvingAnd Barry from Watford speaks to the one and only Tim Vine in his penultimate Buckle Up With Barry episode

It's the second test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell have named their sides.Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher, Owen Slot and Alfie Reynolds are in Melbourne to look ahead to what could be a series clinching match for the Lions, or will Australia respond to their defeat in Brisbane?They discuss both team selections, including Garry Ringrose ruling himself out through injury, Will Skelton's return for the Wallabies and Joe Schmidt's anti-hype approach to the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British & Irish Lions are 1-0 up in the test series against Australia. They won 27-19 in Brisbane to gain a huge advantage in the three test series. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are on hand to look back on the match. They discuss a very impressive Lions performance in which they physically dominated the Wallabies and ask how Australia can get back into the series? Plus, they praise Ellis Genge, Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry and Finn Russell's performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia and the Lions have named their matchday squads for the first test in Brisbane on Saturday. Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are alongside Alfie Reynolds to go through all the big talking points. The Wallabies are without Will Skelton and Rob Valetini, how big a blow is that to their chances? Why has Andy Farrell selected Tom Curry over Jac Morgan? And, is this a Lions squad designed to overpower Australia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British & Irish Lions defeated the ACT Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra. Another win for Andy Farrell's side but was it another performance which adds more questions for this Lions side?Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe are alongside Alfie Reynolds in an empty GIO Stadium to reflect on the match. They ask how much the Lions are holding back ahead of the test series against Australia? Is fatigue and the busy travel schedule catching up with the side? And, could Blair Kinghorn be ruled out of the tour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies only just scraped over the line against Fiji in their first Test of the season, but the big news to come out of the game was that Noah Lolesio will miss the three Tests against the British and Irish Lions after requiring neck surgery.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack the performance and who is going to replace Lolesio at No.10. Plus, an in-depth chat with rugby correspondent for The Times and friend of the podcast Alex Lowe who is travelling with the Lions media pack to discuss the tourists' strong form on Australian soil.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.