Especially when trying to evolve using the player equivalent of swapping out your betamax for a vhs. In 2026.

Six nations round 1 and much else is covered w @joshgardner.bsky.social in this, our episode for the week.

Podcast episode to be recorded this evening with @joshgardner.bsky.social . Furnish us with #SHITGOOD nominations in the replies

All this overwrought commentary that the Six Nations has lost it's soul because Wales are shit are clearly forgetting the previous period Wales were shit, and also when Scotland and Ireland were shit. The tournament survived, everyone needs to calm down.

Brousset treats every game like his attempt to brag about how many laws he knows. Because everyone walks away from him a parties when he does it.

Did Brousset just lecture Tom's W about passing the ball at Genge in an offside position? Christ.

Ben Earl double thumbs followed by in-game advert. What a time to be watching the rugby.

Wales cannot help having less talent or size than your opposition, but they can help being voluntarily brain-dead in what you're doing.

Honestly, if every time Wales go offside or infringe in the 5m it will be a yellow then this game will be abandoned by 55 minutes.

I'm here if you want me www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2...

Repost with a photo of yours that would make a good album cover

10% talent, 90% scumbag

Ben Kayser with the luminescent mustard gloves, like he's come directly from the day job of taxi-ing aircraft.

Now then, come along and join me here for the game of Rugby Union Football, if this is your wont

We're going to get Deaves Vs Pollock. The ultimate in rugby class warfare

the return of @joshgardner.bsky.social brings some #SixNations preview action, and far too much time spent somehow talking about Mike Patton www.patreon.com/posts/436-ab...

This name makes him sound like an additional artist from the 2000s. "And this week's number 4... it's 'Got 2 Dream My Baby 4 U' by Sean Paul feat. Niggly Mann"

Pod is to be recorded with @joshgardner.bsky.social in a bit, why not help us along with some #SHITGOOD offerings in the replies below...

I have been thinking a lot about the Y11 bid for Cardiff and the decision of the WRU to enter into a period of exclusivity with them. Something I have a lot of experience with is conflicts of interest. Preventing conflicts of interest from affecting decision making is a legal requirement;

Thr only thing you need to know about this first round of #SixNations? THE RETURN OF BAPTISTE SERIN

Anything involving salted caramel.

Im already hearing the truly terrible accents...

The All Blacks have set the criteria applicants to be their next Head Coach. We review literally every active coach in rugby union who fits the criteria, how they might get on with New Zealand, and what their chances are of getting the job... youtu.be/gMAAi0Dz8wg?...

New @bloodandmud.bsky.social ep with me and @patriciavieira.bsky.social is live now for Patrons – no the title is not an accident. www.patreon.com/posts/435-go...

I reckon Faz was misinformed this would be done on a Teams call.

I am a half century old, I hope the next phase is more latter career Joe Root than early phase Root or entire career Atherton in my ability to convert.

This Thursday (29th Jan) is launch day for Attacking the Space!! Wondering if it's for you? It's been described as: 'Well written, insightful and thought-provoking' by the Guardian 'an invaluable book - a brilliant resources for anyone interested in rugby' by Bernard Jackman

Cannot believe Ben Earl isn't in the mix.

Our latest episode is here, w @rhigarthjones.bsky.social standing in for @joshgardner.bsky.social, who is away plotting.

Had a lovely chat with @samlstandsup.bsky.social about his time in the game and his outstanding new book..

STOP THE COUNT! #palindromic

Imagine how bad the employment offer in Wales must be that on top of losing international caps, you are also happy to accept the real risk of losing your eyeballs.

Another week, another episode with @joshgardner.bsky.social for you to "enjoy". This one includes Monster Munch and jazz. Not necessarily in that order.

Now then yor lot, it's pod neet toneet wi' me an' @joshgardner.bsky.social . Yer'll teet want put thee #SHITGOOD in't' replies deahn theer. Please and thanks...

If you're a fan of old school hockey fights where guys just tee off on each other, I give you Mathieu Olivier and Ryan Reaves

Our first episode of 2026 is here. Join me and @joshgardner.bsky.social as we bring all the energy of a Harlequins apology statement...

Pod returns this evening w @joshgardner.bsky.social so slap your #SHITGOOD in the replies below for our consideration

Nick Mullins' "ref with gloves on" banter makes me want to get shingles

Interested in people's views on how feasible a law that prevents building the caterpillar at back of ruck pre-box kick would be? (This is not a hill I'm setting up to die on, just interested)

Nathan Hughes yeeting a teammate into contact in a way that looked like it really hurt

The penultimate paragraph of his goodbye piece. Absolutely spectacular

His performance as Clay Davis on the stand when accused of corruption remains one of the best scenes of the whole show

In a time when the 'bird' is becoming the prevalent.hand based insult; seeing this makes me very happy.

We have 6 people for Christmas dinner, but this is the volume of trimmings. Christmas, as we know, is really about the bubble & squeak

Since the time researchers started paying attention 150 ago, we've known that poverty and multiple disadvantage causes poor outcomes in health, education, criminal justice etc. It's an utter disgrace the situation is not only allowed to persist, but knowingly get worse.

People in poorest areas of England ‘more likely to need emergency care for lung conditions’

our festive episode is here, w @joshgardner.bsky.social We've even chucked in a song...

Festive pod incoming later this evening with @joshgardner.bsky.social Please posit your ##SHITGOOD arguments in the replies below..

Sounds like you will appreciate the legendary pre-gentrification 'barred list' from my local.