Mike and Elliott behold a magnificent new European jersey, get excited about Fijian international Ben Volavola popping up and make idiots of themselves by predicting how the rest of the Premiership will fare this year. Do not use our guesswork as gambling advice. Even more hopeless than our league predictions are our stabs at what the Tigers XV will look like ahead of the season-opening friendly against Nottingham on Friday night...

Mike and Elliott herald in a new season with some cautious optimism (having learned their lesson from indulging in the full-blown variety). We look at what Cheika will do differently to McKellar, what we can look forward to seeing on the field and list our predictions for the upcoming season. Plus, Mike drops a bombshell...

Mike and Elliott live back a brilliant but blustery weekend in Dublin, dampened only by a defeat to Ireland/Leinster.  We look at what there was to love about the performance and how it could set the tone for the Premiership run-in.

Elliot and Mike take time to appreciate the mutually beneficial relationship developing with now record try scorer Chris Ashton and the trophy-hunting Tigers, as we celebrate making the playoffs with 4 matches to spare. We also look ahead to Tuesday Night Lights against London Irish and announce the 7 shirt for the Import XV.

Elliott and Mike speak from opposite corners of the planet with a backdrop of Australian wildlife and noisy children as they take a look at the promising shoots in a defeat in the Premiership Cup against Newcastle, before looking forward to welcoming the big guns back for a key fixture against Exeter at Sandy Park.

Elliott and Mike drag their jaws off the floor after a stunning display from Nadolo saw the mummy-inspired big man take London Irish to the cleaners. We talk salary cap news, look ahead to seeing some young guns in the Prem Rugby Cup and announce the man of granite for the 5 shirt in the Import XV.

Elliot and Mike pile into a review of a defeat on the plastic pitch in London, and wonder if it's an opportunity missed or just more expert shadow boxing by Steve. Elsewhere, we look ahead to a massive home game against Irish and announce the giant filling out the 4 shirt for Elliot's Imports.

Elliot and Mike are joined by Tigers legend Sam Harrison as they bask in the glory of a crucial victory against top-4 challengers Gloucester, look ahead to a brutal away fixture against Saracens and announce the owner of the oversized 3 shirt in Elliots Import's XV. We also have a couple of free tickets for the home game against London Irish to giveaway as we get swallowed up by the corporate machine...

Elliot and Mike are joined by the Welshiest man in Leicestershire, Aled Walters, as we talk his coaching philosophies and try to get him to dish the dirt on who gets sent for extra laps. We also review Tigers' win in a tricky encounter at the Rec, before looking ahead to a crucial home fixture against Gloucester. 

Elliot and Mike modestly gloat over a convincing win over Saints in the East Midlands derby, ponder if Julian Montoya may be the one true Emperor of the 2 shirt and look ahead to a trip down the plughole to face Bath at the Rec.

Elliot and Mike are joined by Charles Richardson of the Daily Telegraph to run the rule on a win against Worcester which was the definition of a "job done" and look ahead to an East Midlands derby under Friday Night Lights. Plus, we announce the least surprising result of all time as the first inductee to Elliot's Imports XV is revealed.

Elliot and Mike enjoy a season-first moan over a catalogue of calamities which led to a 35-26 loss away at Sale and look ahead to an afternoon of retribution (hopefully) against Worcester. JVP also kindly joins us to talk about life in the Tigers squad and reveal how many positions he *really* plays, and we announce the new feature to replace the Cult Corner...

Elliot and Mike fill the void of a covid-cancelled match against Bordeaux with a high-pressure quiz, look ahead to a fixture against Sale and discuss the latest Tigers transfer rumours. And, finally, the cult-corner XV is completed with the announcement of the winner of the 15 shirt. 

With Elliott out on tour, Mike is joined by Jess Bunyard and Charles Richardson to analyse an insane, marathon match up at Kingston Park and to try to find crumbs of hope ahead of a daunting (and annual) trip to play Leinster in Dublin.

Elliot and Mike relive another last gasp win, determined by the fact that Hosea must have surprisingly small feet to get the benefit of a wafer-thin touchline call, before trying to pull apart the permutations of the ridiculous Champions Cup schedule ahead of the home fixture against Bordeaux. Also, we announce the winner of the 14 jersey for Cult Corner before going full-on on full-backs.

Elliot and Mike hold Court over the Tigers' winning run coming to an end at Wasps (spoiler - nobody is quite calling for Borthwick's head) but cheer themselves up with some surprising and occasionally ludicrous transfer rumours. They also discuss wingers for the Cult Corner XV and look forward to a European clash against Connacht in windy Galway.

Elliot and Mike welcome in the New Year with a review of a comfortable win over Newcastle on a pitch resembling marshland, before being joined by Leicestershire Live Tigers correspondence Bobby Bridge to look ahead to the M69 Derby against Wasps. Also, we mull over left wingers for the Cult Corner XV and take a stab at figuring out what on earth is happening with the salary cap investigation.

Elliot and Mike catch their breath after a dramatic last-gasp win against a Bristol side in a Boxing Day game which had more spice than a leftover-turkey curry, look ahead to a tough game against the Falcons at Welford Road and announce the proud owner of the 13 jersey for Elliot's cult corner.

With Elliot high rolling in Vegas, Mike is joined by Jess Bunyard to chew over 'that' video announcing Ellis Genge to Bristol, as well as looking over the home win against Connacht before looking ahead to an away fixture, ironically, at Ashton Gate against the Bears. Mike also chats to Pete from the Bears Beyond the Gate podcast to get their perspective on the recent 'dramaz' between the two clubs.

In an unprecedented and frankly unwelcome emergency episode, Elliot and Mike collectively blub over the shock news of captain Ellis Genge's decision to leave the club [Apologies for poor audio quality, it was such an emergency that Mike didn't have time to set up his mic properly].

Elliot and Mike measure a fine glass of an away win in France and compare it to other big wins in Europe and look ahead to their home fixture against Connacht. Daily Telegraph rugby boffin Charlie Morgan joins us to pick apart the uptick in form, whilst the inside centre spot for Cult Corner is announced.

Elliot and Mike sweat over recollections of a predictably tight victory over the reigning champions, Harlequins, whilst celebrating a return of 2010 vintage Ben Youngs. Plus, we look forward to European Cup action in France and announce the 10 shirt's proud owner in Cult Corner.

Elliot and Mike are joined by the Harlequins Podcast as they look forward to one of the most anticipated games of the season on Sunday, and look back on some of the classic encounters between the sides and discuss Will Greenwood's penchant for cruel nicknames. In amongst all that, they also mull over incoming transfer rumours and run the rule over half backs for Cult Corner.

Due to a scheduling error, Elliot and Mike are joined by BBC Radio Leicester sports gurus Chris Edgerton and Adam Whitty, as opposed to the Covid supremo himself who bares the combination of the two names. Adam and Chis help us chat through the George Ford move, pay tribute to the great Bleddyn Jones and review the demolition of a young Wasps side, whilst Elliot and Mike announce the winner of the number 8 shirt in Cult Corner.

Mike and Elliott endure talking about another defeat to Gloucester in the Cheese Derby / Slater Cup and ponder what it means for Tigers' playoff hopes.  We search for some positives before looking ahead to a tricky fixture away at Newcastle with their pesky, gobby coach - Mr Steve Diamond.

Eliot and Mike give their emergency take on the George Ford rumours, confirm the removal of Alex Sanderson from all Christmas Card lists (and offer sincere apologies to his brother Pat, who we blame for all of his ills) and look over Tigers' sweet victory over Sale in the Cup. Plus, the winner of the 7 shirt is announced in Cult Corner.

Elliot and Mike 'spout' off about the win over a battling Bath, try to cheerlead for the Premiership Cup, chew through some gnarly opensides in cult corner and lead a scathing first term review after the first 8 rounds of Premiership action.

Elliot and Mike are joined by Tigers' legend George Chuter as they gracefully gloat over a savaging of the Saints at Franklins Gardens, discuss Chutes' undercover impressions of Deano and look forward to a Friday Night Lights fixture against a wounded Bath side.

With Jess Bunyard stepping in for Elliot this week, the pod picks through the bruising encounter with Sale before looking ahead to the first East Midlands Derby of the year next week. Also, Squidge Rugby stops by to talk about the Tigers' rediscovered identity, the brilliance of George Ford and the likely winners of a rugby-based Great British Bake Off.

Elliot and Mike celebrate the joyous union of Leicester Tigers with a spot on top of the Premiership table, speak to Whiteboard Rugby's Sam Larner about the tactical and statistical factors influencing an impressive start to the season, and look ahead to the Battle of the Biltong as Tigers host Sale on Saturday afternoon.

Elliot and Mike take credit for the Tigers' best start to a Premiership Season in 20 years and outline their nefarious plans to profit from this, review a scrappy yet professional performance in the win over Irish and look forward to an away fixture against a 'weird' Worcester side. Plus, Elliot announces the tighthead entry to cult corner.

Elliot and Mike are joined by former Leicester Mercury Tigers guru Martin Crowson as they discuss having played all their "get out of jail free" cards against Saracens, look forward to the away fixture against Irish and drool over the nominees for tighthead prop in the Cult Corner. Martin also drops some - delayed - bombshell transfer news...

Elliot and Mike discuss why Elliot has a punchable face (according to the Shed), review a tense win over a fired-up Gloucester, and look forward to the tough task of facing Saracens back at Welford Road.

Elliot and Mike try - unsuccessfully - not to carried away in their 'competitive podcast debut' following the brilliant opening win against Exeter. They also nominate the first potential inductee for Cult Corner, and look ahead to a tasty away fixture against Gloucester.

Elliot and Mike take a look over the pre-season loss against the Scarlets and try to talk themselves into predicting a win in the opening game of the season against Exeter. Sam "Bondi" Williamson also makes an appearance to talk about his hair and how he could 'easily' take on Nemani Nadolo.

Mike and Elliott bemoan a crushingly disappointing display that saw a chance of silverware slip away at Kingsholm, before looking forward to an immediate chance of revenge in the league at home against Gloucester.  Plus, we look at 3 rumoured-but-soon-to-be-confirmed signings and get a wee bit excited about what they have to offer.

In part 2 of their season preview, Elliot and Mike slog through the rest of the pack which make up the ultra competitive Gallagher Premiership, have a closer look at the Tigers' expectations and cast an eye over their latest pre-season victory over the Dragons.

Making their podcasting debut, Elliot and Mike look forward to the new season from the Tigers' perspective, looking at the captaincy, squad changes, the first pre-season match and - most critically of all - the new stash.

Mike and Elliott celebrate not just a fantastic display by the Tigers boys in international colours, but also the return of rugby and the chance of silverware in the Premiership Cup Final against Gloucester at Kingsholm.

Mike and Elliott are fortunate enough to be joined by the Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen as we talk about season tickets, club communication, sustainability, recruitment and, most importantly, her favourite curry.

Elliott returns from his Yorkshire jaunt to join Mike as they discuss the big hike in season ticket prices and run through the squad for positions where they'd stick or twist for new talent next season.

WIth Elliott off relaxing in the Lake District, Tigers fan Iain Morton takes on the hard yards in reviewing a pant-browningly tense win against Ealing that saw the boys get through to the Premiership Cup final and a shot at some silverware.

Mike and Elliott look forward to a return for action as the boys take on Ealing in the semi-finals of the Premiership Cup, joined by Tigers scrum half Tom Whiteley in the process to chat about getting back after a mid-season break, developing his game and having the balls the shout at some of the mutants in the Leicester pack.  Plus, Jess Bunyard of the LTW Fancast drops in to chat about the progression of the women's side following an emphatic derby win and how we can look to improve engagement going forward.

As we enter the mid-season break, Mike and Elliott host the Rolling Maul's fist Tigers' Forum-Debate-Thing, with Adam Whitty (Radio Leicester), John Wiffen (Leicester Mercury) and Ethan Clamp (Leicester Tigers Memes).  On the topics for discussion - what do we make of the rumours of Saudi investment in the club, how is the team performing and where can they improve, who has shone so far and, critically, does Mike Brown drink the blood of his enemies to remain forever young?

Mike and Elliott fire up the dreaded "emergency podcast" klaxon and awake from their peacefully chaotic summer slumbers to react to the stunning news that Dan McKellar has left the Tigers "by mutual consent". We look at whether or not it's the right call, the bizarre timing of the announcement and who is likely to step into the breach. Plus we chat through new signings, new coaches and new threads, just to keep things light.

Mike and Elliott take a smug amount of pleasure in reviewing a critical away win at the Stoop for Tigers which catapults them right back into the thick of the playoff race.  We take a look at why Tigers deserved this victory, notwithstanding the large dollop of fortune at the end, and why there is much to be optimistic about heading into the 6 Nations break.  Plus, we look at some of the rumours floating around on the number 8 and loosehead prop front.

Mike and Elliott are joined by sports journalist John Wiffen as they review another case of the blues against Leinster before looking ahead to a crunch fixture against Harlequins, with both sides depleted by international call ups.  Plus, we wonder what the solution could be as the absentee list leaves us down to the bare bones in the 3 shirt...

Mike and Elliott are joined by the voice of rugby, TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins, to chat about the state of the game in England and Tigers progress under Dan McKellar.  We also bask in the glory of a crucial win against Saracens and a dominant scrummaging display, before warily eying up a monster of a challenge away at double Champions Cup winners La Rochelle.

Mike and Elliott welcome in 2024 with Tigers hooker Charlie Clare as the rehabbing stalwart chats injury, how the squad is pulling together with some huge games on the horizon, and Christmas feasts.  Plus, we review a solid 5 point win over Bath to finish 2023 on a high, look ahead to a crunch encounter (and double-header with the women's side!) against Saracens, as well as pumping out some juicy rumours for Jasper's replacement in the 8 shirt...