About this episode

The episode features hosts Freddy Clode and Archie Curzon discussing rugby, current events, and featuring guest Hannah Botterman.

Clapham’s finest are BACK. In a bigger, brasher studio, Freddy Clode reunites with the self-proclaimed CEO of Clapham, Archie Curzon, to revive the multi-award-winning Rig Biz energy—Le Bantier at full throttle. From Archie's catastrophic crypto saga to why “the people need something” in a flatlining economy, the boys dive straight into the chaos, swap tears for takedowns, and set the tone for a new era of unapologetic city chat meets rugby reality. There’s proper rugby meat on the bone, too. Archie drops a bombshell—leaving Clapham Falcons and signing for Richmond—while the lads chew over the biggest headline of the season: the Red Bull-fuelled Newcastle takeover, Dimes’ exit, and whispers of marquee signings. Expect boardroom metaphors, PE/VC ruthlessness, and the kind of blunt verdicts that make timelines melt. And for the comeback guest? None other than World Cup champion Hannah Botterman . From the viral slow-mo knee slide to life inside a transformed Red Roses setup - cigarette burns, what really happened during the 3 day piss up - what it was like to work as painter and decorator and much more —nutritionists, cookies and all—Hannah brings needle, honesty and elite…

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