The Rig Biz Podcast

What a shocking year this has been already and we're only in February, hence, we decided to bring the podcast back for another series to try and brighten your days! This season we've signed up some of the biggest sporting and celebrity names in the country and will be having some cianter with them every thursday for you all to enjoy! Today, we kickstart the series with a bang as we're joined by Archie's sparring partner and future opponent in the ring, broadcaster extraordinaire - Mr Alex Payne aka Paynoooooooo.

Today we're joined by one of the most respected French rugby players and now pundits in the world of rugby in Mr Benjamin Kayser. He gives us an insight into his incredible career from playing under the maverick chairman Max Guazzini at Stade Francais to his incredibly fruitful time at Leicester Tigers, to looking after James Haskell in Paris and finishing off becoming great mates with Benders! He lifts the lid on stories which have never been told before from his time working alongside and under some of the biggest names in rugby both in france and england. Also on the podcast we once again wrestle through a new 'Clubhouse Diaries' initiation story to see if it can beat last weeks lousy effort and also hear another entry from Archie's diary written during his gap year in canary wharf. However, the story which really steals the show is the outrageous events which took place to Archie on valentines day......

We combine Rig and Biz as we bring to you 2 x world champion/influencer/model/trainer/business owner Mr Shaun Stafford. He has done it all; from winning twice at twickenham in his rugger days to operating a string of exclusive gyms in the city for the rich and famous.

What a joy it is to be joined by one of the most sought after models in the UK Mme Georgia Salamat, not only is she a world famous model but also a chef, influencer and successful business owner!

Today we bring you our biggest guest so far in Ex England/Chelsea/Man City/Southampton superstar Mr Wayne Bridge. Bridgey has soo many brilliant stories we've already had to book him back in for round two, but today we discuss; Getting incredibly loose at Ben Foden's wedding and misbehaving with the lads. Also gaining his rugby mates respect by coming out on top in an physical brawl and witnessing Jordan Turner Hall throwing up all over himself in the corner after everyone was doing drinking games. SAS Who Dares Wins - opening up about his self-confidence issues he’s always struggled with throughout his life. Getting so pissed on a night out with the Southampton football team - that he woke up at a house party and had to get a milk float into training. Scoring that famous goal to beat arsenal in the champions league quarter finals and the incredible story of the night out that followed. His beef with Jose Mourinho which almost came to eruption. Partying with Snoop Dogg. His tales from playing for England and an infamous incident in a Japanese Hotel. Spencer Matthews bad mouthing him before their boxing bout - leading Wayne Bridge to knock him out. Almost getting into an altercation with Mike Tindall at a live podcast event. Revealing the hurdles of maintaining an active life in the boudoir during lockdown - especially when having to home school the kids..

On this episode we're joined by the biggest influencer in Clapham - Brontë King (the founder of 'Gals That Graduate')& Ex Harlequins, Sale, & Bath Hooker Dave Ward. In this bumper filled episode Archie and Brontë unveil their 5 step plan to being successful in life post university and then we're joined by Dave Ward who takes us through his roller coaster career which has taken him from England tours to NZ to playing in the championship. Dave also enlightens us about; - Bath Initiations in the early 00's - Benders big night out - Harlequins socials at Infernos - Puts the record straight about his beef with Andy Goode and his real thoughts on the big man - he doesn't hold back! - Being called out of a pub for a brawl with Tom Wood on England tour to NZ. - The glamour (or lack of it) of Championship Rugby- His failed loan move to Sale and weird relationship with Philippe Saint-André. - Running into Archie in red trousers on a big night out. - Egging the Bath lads and much much more...We also have another instalment of Archie Diaries, a new rugby lad trying to get his initiation story to the top of the charts in club house stories, some musical surprises, the launch of a new AC Ltd product and lots more ridiculousness.

After a disappointing six nations campaign for England we turn to cricket to cheer us up and who better than a man who loves to lash more than anyone else - Mr Ben Duckett. We discuss; - Ben's 'gap year' in Sydney where he made no impact on the cricket field but a lot of impact on the Australian nightlife. - Failing fitness tests due to overindulging on the lash. - Being coached by Darren Gough at Stowe school and also the story behind how he was suspended!- Representing England in test matches and ODI's and what went wrong to lead to his dismissal. - That infamous night out in Australia which led to an altercation with Jimmy Anderson - EXCLUSIVE - First time the story has been told. - Ollie Pope's need to up his instagram game and a rumour on who he maybe dating. - Archie's new fondness for cricketers including Harry Gurny. - Gary Ballance's 4am topless night out in Nottingham. - Beer Pong with Ben Stokes in Bangladesh- Raya Dates - Reece Topley's obsession with good looking woman - Getting steamboated with Chris Gayle in Abu Dhabi and much much more.....

HE'S COMING HOME HE'S COMING - BURNSY'S COMING HOME We're delighted to bring you an EXCLUSIVE in Burnsy's first interview since rejoining Leicester and later on we're joined by England & Lions Legend Kruisy. We discuss; - How Burnsy's move back to Leicester came about and how Archie helped facilitate it. - If Burnsy had any regrets rejoining after what happened last time he was there. - How Borthwick is using 'Money Ball Formula' to innovate Leicesters recruitment system. - Update on Japan - Archie's Prep school porn stash - Burnsy's return to Clapham and Infernos - Andy Goode outting him in public for his Chassis shots - Kruisy's time in Japan - The reaction to saracens relegation and punishment - Monday Night Guildfords - His best ever rugby night on the lash - 4/5 CBD and their upcoming investment round and much much more........

As the sun starts to shine on Clapham we voyage digitally overseas, all the way to Canada in fact to catch up with a man known as 'Rugbys Greatest Thug' - Mr Jamie Cudmore. In a career that lasted over 15 years mostly playing for Clermont in the Top 14, Jamie gained a reputation as one of the most terrifying and physical rugby players the game has ever seen. Today we hear how he went from being an enforcer for drug dealers back in Canada eventually leading to a spell in prison before falling in love with Rugby and escaping the mediocracy of rural Canada for France. He tells us about his biggest fights and enemies in rugby, his physical regrets, his relationship with Paul O Connell and why he's suing the love of his life in Clermont Auvergne for damages related to a failed HRA. In this episode Archie also announces that he's running for London Mayor and sets out his main policies, we have a wonderful Club House Stories and we find out if Archie will eventually get to see Alistair for the first time in over a year this Easter!

Today we're joined by an absolute rugby legend in Ireland international and British & Irish Lion - Mr Simon Zebo aka The Shamrock Express. - We hear about his 'possible' return back to Munster in the coming weeks. - Partying with the real magician Finn Russell in Paris. - Passing out at Munster's '12 Pubs Of Christmas' - His beef with ex Ireland head coach John Schmidt - Clubbing all night long with Dan Carter in Ireland- That incredible Ireland victory vs NZ in Chicago and most importantly the night out afterwards!- His love for Hurling - which Archie sees as 'Irish Hockey'. - How loose Johnny Sexton is on a night out and much much more...On this jam packed podcast we also get Archie to play the famous Lions Dice forefit game which leads to an uncomfortable phone call, listen to his latest diary entry, analyse another Club House Story and hear about Archie's week gone by.

We promised that we would stay with you through the dark times and now as Clapham finally opens up for Lash, it's time for us to go and take a couple of weeks away to go and enjoy the delights on offer. However, before we get steam-boated we're back with our season finale to offer a bumper filled episode full of - AAA BBB CCC. Archie has seen the recent failings by Bumble & Tinder and hence has started his own AC Ltd Matchmaking service to connect public school Claphamites with one and other. On the pod we're joined for three blind speed dates and Archie plays both host and master matchmaker. Later on in the show we're joined by Archie's best mate 'Benders' to find out what life is like playing 'semi-pro' rugby over in division 2 in France and they share their best school boy memories. Finally, we bring you our last instalment of 'Archies Gap Year Diaries' and 'Club House Stories' before bidding au revouir and a bientot for now.