John Barnes on Pukka Pies, World Cup Build-Up & Sticking a Flair for England

Hawksbee and Jacobs Daily

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Soccer, Sports, Comedy

4.5 • 809 Ratings

🗓️ 8 June 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back in the studio together to tackle the day's big sports talking points, starting with a very special tasting of the brand-new, limited-edition Pukka Pie. They are joined by Liverpool and England legend John Barnes, who shares his unique theories on how heat and altitude impact both elite football performance and pie tasting. Moving onto the pitch, John gets serious about the future of English football, stressing the immense value of youngsters like Max Downham and issuing a firm plea for the media and fans to leave Rio Ngumoha alone so he can develop in peace.

Plus, the lads cross over live to New York City to tap into the building energy ahead of the World Cup with Sun Sport presenter and West Ham fan Will Pugh.

Then, author Alex Hill joins the show to talk about his brilliantly titled new book, 'Why I Stuck A Flair Up My A*** For England'.

Finally, comedian and Liverpool supporter Jarlath Regan drops by to bring the laughs and share all the details on his brand-new comedy tour, 'Craic Pot'.

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0:00.0	This is Paul Hawksby.
0:00.9	And Andy Jacobs.
0:01.7	And this is the H&J Daily with some of the best bits of this afternoon show.
0:05.7	Well, seemingly making his weekly visit at the studio, second week in a row, but we're not complaining because it's John Barnes, former Liverpool and England winger. He didn't agree with anything we said, but it was good to see. That's John Sting, isn't it? It will never agree with you. just come back with a counter-art, which we enjoy.
0:19.5	It makes it lively.
0:21.3	So, and he knows a lot more than we do.
0:23.1	So anyway, John will join us.
0:24.5	John join us. agree with you. You just come back with a counter-art, which we enjoy. It makes it lively.
0:22.9	And he knows a lot more than we do.
0:39.2	So anyway, John will join us. John join us for a chat. You'll hear that. Will Pugh is very interesting. He's out in New York for the guys on the sun. He's also a West Ham fan and wrote a piece about David Sullivan stepping down. Not a big fan of his football exploits, I think is fair to say, as you will discover.
0:39.1	Alex Hill, and I can say, as you will discover.
0:44.6	Alex Hill, and I can say it this time of day, and I can use the actual term, certainly for the podcast.
0:51.3	Why I stuck a flare up my ass for England is the title that I couldn't say on national radio between 1 and 4.
0:54.2	Sorry if I'm upset you, but that's what it's called.
0:56.8	We spoke to Alex.
0:58.5	And Jarl F. Reagan joined us.
1:00.3	And his language was a bit fruity as well.
1:00.7	It was. But anyway, you get the idea.
1:03.1	Comedian and Liverpool fan join us.
1:04.7	Here it all is.
1:10.3	Good afternoon to everyone. Good afternoon, Andy.
1:12.4	Good afternoon, Paul, and I was at the test match on Saturday, I asked.
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