S6 Ep6 - The one and only David Bentley is on The Magic Sponge podcast. Anyone that's not a fan of his, give this a listen and then see what you think. Stories about Arsenal, Spurs, Blackburn, Capello, Savage... Stacky sends in a voice message about... And if that wasn't enough Bullard calls up at the end while he's 'working' with Wayne Bridge. Hell of a last episode.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett and David BentleyThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

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David Bentley Can Do It All!

S6 Ep5 - Razor Ruddock joins Roba and Ian, plus Merson is back for another episode full of great stories. Razor seems to attract the interesting characters in a team so it's not a surprise to hear he hung out with Wrighty, Burridge, Sedgely... Gazza. It's amazing to think he played for England! Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Paul Merson and Neil Razor RuddockThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

Razor, Merse, Rob and Ian

S6 Ep4 - Paul Merson joins Rob and Ian (while Jimmy is off fishing). Merse is a guest we've been trying to get for a while and he doesn't disappoint. Stories from his whole career which include the time he lived with Gazza and a great one about going to Barbados. GOLD.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett and Paul MersonThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

Paul Merson did some miles!

S6 Ep3 - The two Kev's wedge themselves into the smallest recording studio to talk about Gallen cracking his pubis in the Grenfell game, playing with Gazza, slogging it out in non-league management and starting out in the premier league.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Kevin WatsonThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

Gallen and Watson - The two Kev's

S6 Ep2 - Jonny Salad joins hosts Rob Beckett and Ian Smith while Sam Parkin (from the very first Sponge episode) fills in for the absent Jimmy Bullard. Pardew gets a mention as does Wrighty and Brighty not to mention the shoeing he got for slagging off some of the first team when he was starting out and playing for England.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Ray ParlourThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

John Salako AKA Jonny Salad

S6 Ep1 - The Sponge is back for a brand new series and starts with an absolute belter. Stacky's mate David Noble telling some unbelievable stories from his time in (but mostly out) the game.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Ray ParlourThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter

David Noble - Cliff diving with Graham Stack

S6 TRAILER - The Magic Sponge is HERE... Nearly. Rob, Ian and sometimes Jimmy give chat to guests - Paul Merson, Razor Ruddock, John Salako, Kevin Watson and David Noble. In the mean time here's a little trailer.

Nearly Back! ...and It's Still October

S5 Ep8 - It's the final episode of the series and (thanks to our sponsor - Leesa Mattresses) we've only gone and got The Romford Pele - Ray Parlour! The Arsenal legend has some cracking stories including one about ex-England football manager Kevin Keegan... "like going on holiday to Vegas". And if that wasn't enough, Jimmy gets one over on Beckett and Smithy turns up late. Go to leesa.co.uk/magicsponge and type in the code MagicSponge80 for £80 off your LEESA mattress. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Ray Parlour The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James

Leesa Mattress Special with Ray Parlour

S5 Ep7 - John Sitton shot to fame for all the wrong reasons in the mid 90s after a C4 doc "Orient: Club for a Fiver" where he was more 'aggressive' to his players during a half time rant than was considered acceptable and was ostracised from the game. He sets the record straight as well as telling a stupid amount of amazing stories from his time in the game... He also swears quite a bit. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and John Sitton The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James

John Sitton and his 90s Nightmare

S5 Ep6 - Tony Warner is back with more ridiculously funny stories. This time he's got a bunch on Jimmy too. Stories include; Dennis Rodman, Steve Harkness, Chris Baird and Chris Coleman... all of which are pure gold. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Tony Warner The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James

Tony Warner Remembers Everything

S5 Ep5 - We have the biggest man in all the leagues DaRealAkinfenwa on the show! The Strongest man in football has some brilliant chants to his name as well as a number of great stories about THAT penalty and his time in Lithuania. BEAST MODE ON. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Adebayo Akinfenwa The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James

Adebayo 'BMO' Akinfenwa

S5 Ep4 - Jimmy tries to explain away Pascal Chimbonda's revelation while the boys wait for Liam Ridgewell. Ridgy gives us the lowdown on his newspaper scandal as well a few Hendrie stories. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Liam Ridgewell The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and Sam Perason

Agent Liam Ridgewell

S5 Ep3 - Clinton 'O' Morrison risks the wrath of Roy Keane to tell the boys what really happened in Japan, his bust up with Danny Mills and sharing a room with Graham Stack. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Clinton Morrison The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James

Clinton O'Morrison

S5 Ep2 - Graham Stack has stories to rival the best we've had on here, and that is saying something. Arsenal, the Invincibles, Pennant, Keown, Parlour, Reading, Danny Rose & Fabian Delph, David Seaman, Dodgy gear... The list goes on and on. to put it simply... ENJOY! Starring: Jimmy Bullard, Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Graham Stack The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter, Sam Pearson assistant producer Dorian James

Invincible Graham Stack

S5 Ep1 - The Magic Sponge is back for another series and it's off to a belter with the world travelling Rohan Ricketts joining Rob, Ian and Jimmy. From the moment Rohan enters the room 15mins late, having been delayed by food poisoning, it's a whirlwind of a show. Just don't ask Jimmy about how Leatherhead are getting on. Jimmy Bullard, Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Rohan Ricketts The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and Sam Pearson with Dorian James assistant producer.

Rohan Ricketts is worth the wait!

Ex-pro Jimmy Bullard is joined by comedians Rob Beckett and Ian Smith plus a guest from the world of football to talk about the beautiful game and their outrageous experiences on and off the field. Tweet us using #MagicSponge.

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