Typical Boro Podcast
Typical Boro is a fan-made podcast dedicated to Middlesbrough Football Club. Hosted by Steven Dixon, Graeme Bandeira, and John Cutler, the trio brings bold opinions, humour, and post-match analysis every week. It offers a supporter's perspective on the club's latest news and results.
Episodes
BORO DEFEATED AT BLACKBURN!
Disappointing weekend for Kim Hellberg as Middlesbrough lose 2-1 away to Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers. Join us as we discuss in this episode:• Concerns about Boro’s defence• Sarmiento’s first goal for Boro• Lack of service to Will Lankshear• Hellberg’s use of inverted wingers• Too many changes to the starting lineup?• Preview the cup game at Doncaster & the next league fixture against West Brom
LANKSHEAR LAST-MINUTE WINNER!
Middlesbrough leave it late at the Riverside on Saturday as new star signing Will Lankshear scores twice, including a dramatic 91st-minute winner, to seal a 2-1 win over newly promoted Lincoln City! 🔴⚪In this episode of the Typical Boro podcast, Dicko, Cuts and Simon disuss all the action from a dramatic afternoon at the Riverside, including:• Match analysis and reaction• The latest Middlesbrough
BORO VITEK & PHILLIPS TRANSFER UPDATE & WREXHAM WIN
On this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Dicko and Bandy are joined by Craig Johns, Boro reporter for the Gazette, to discuss the Wrexham cup victory and bring you the very latest Middlesbrough FC transfer news. 🗞️ There were impressive debuts all over the pitch, with new signings and USA internationals Max Arfsten and Sebastian Berhalter both catching the eye, as well as Will Lankshear scorin
BORO SEASON PREVIEW, TRANSFER TALK & MORE!
⚪🔴 Typical Boro Podcast is BACK for a brand new season!With the 2026/27 EFL Championship campaign almost here, we look ahead to another huge season for Middlesbrough FC. In this episode, we discuss Boro's summer transfer business, including the arrival of Will Lankshear, how the squad is shaping up, and what we've learned from pre-season.We also take a look at the pre-season performances, key talk
ANOTHER WEMBLEY HEARTBREAK!
Oli McBurnie's goal in the 95th minute sent Hull City to the Premier League and meant yet another Wembley heartbreak for Middlesbrough in the Play-Off final. Simon, Bandy and Dicko discuss what went wrong for Boro in the game, review the season overall and look forwards to what next season could hold for Kim Hellberg's Boro side.
BORO IN PLAY-OFF FINAL!
In a sensational turn of events due to Spygate, Southampton have been kicked out of the Championship Play-Offs and Middlesbrough are going to Wembley to play in the final! 🤯🔴⚪️Join Dicko, Bandy and Cuts as they preview the final and discuss all the drama that unfolded in the last few days. Can Boro win at Wembley (for the first time!) against Hull City and gain promotion to the Premier League??
Boro’s Season Over… For Now!
Spygate drama intensified last night as Middlesbrough were beaten 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic playoff second leg at Southampton. But is Boro’s season really over? Could Southampton be kicked out of the playoffs?Simon, Bandy and Dicko discuss the dramatic 2-1 defeat at St Mary’s and all of the drama that unfolded on the night.
SPYGATE PLAYOFF DRAMA! Saints or Sinners?
Middlesbrough and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the playoffs at the Riverside– but the football has almost been overshadowed by “Spygate 2.0” drama making headlines across the Championship 👀🕵️♂️ 🌳 In this episode, we discuss:- Fantastic first half performance from Boro- Pre-match atmosphere and raucous Riverside- How dangerous Tonda Eckert’s Southampton still are heading i
PLAYOFFS FOR BORO!
Wrexham away ended in a 2-2 draw, meaning Middlesbrough have finished the season in 5th place in the Championship, and will face Southampton in the play-offs 👀Join Cuts, Bandy and Dicko as they discuss:• Tactics in the draw away at Wrexham• Impact of Hayden Hackney— could he make a return?• Boost of having Riley McGree back in the squad• Tommy Conway, David Strelec and Morgan Whittaker in good for
FIVE STAR BORO! (ft. Steve Vickers)
Middlesbrough delivered a great performance at the Riverside, winning 5-1 at home against Watford 🔥Dicko, Bandy and Cuts are joined by Boro legend Steve Vickers to discuss the game where Morgan Whittaker and Tommy Conway both grabbed doubles. We also look back at Steve Vickers’ career, reflecting on his standout moments, key matches, and what it meant to represent Boro during a memorable era.We di
CONTROVERSIAL PENALTY COSTS BORO!
Boro were left devastated after a controversial late penalty for Ipswich Town denied Kim Hellberg’s side 3 important points. Join Bandy, Cuts and Dicko as they discuss the key points from the game & more!- Playoff chances and potential opponents- Momentum going into the final 3 games- Controversial penalty decision– would VAR have overturned it?- Final 3 games- Tommy Conway and David Strelec both
BORO PROMOTION COLLAPSE!
Yet another disaster for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough as Portsmouth score a last minute goal at the Riverside to win 3 points in the 97th minute. Join Bandy, Dicko and Cuts as they discuss how Boro’s automatic promotion hopes have seemingly all but collapsed with just 4 games left to go, and a difficult trip away to Ipswich at Portman Road awaits next weekend. Key points to discuss:- Another failu
MISSED OPPORTUNITY!
Huge missed opportunity missed for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough side as they drew 2-2 away to Swansea City. Join Bandy, Dicko and Simon as they discuss all the key points from the game, and assess Boro’s chances of getting back into the top 2. With just 5 games left to go, can Boro do enough to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League, or will we end up in the play-offs?
PROMOTION DISASTER FOR BORO!
Disaster for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough as his side lost 1-2 at home to automatic promotion rivals Millwall, who have now overtaken Boro in the league.With just 6 games left to go, have Boro just blown their chances of automatic promotion? In this episode, Bandy and Dicko discuss:• Huge psychological impact of the Millwall defeat• 6 fixtures remaining• Play-off chances• Injuries to key players•
BORO DROP POINTS AGAIN!
Just 7 games left to go in the Championship promotion race… 😬In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, the lads discuss what was a frustrating afternoon for Kim Hellberg as Boro drew 0-0 away at Blackburn Rovers. Promotion rivals Ipswich and Millwall held each other to a 1-1 draw, meaning Middlesbrough stay 2nd for now. We discuss:• Boro’s failure to score despite creating many chances• Impact
HELL FOR HELLBERG AT HOME!
Frustration at the Riverside… but the promotion race is still alive. 😬🔥In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Bandy, Cuts and Dicko react to a difficult week at the Riverside for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough.Boro suffered a 0–1 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic before a dramatic 1–1 draw with Bristol City. After taking the lead thanks to a first Boro goal from substitute Leo Castledine, Mi
HELLBERG’S BORO RUN RIOT!
🔥 Boro smash QPR 0–4 away! In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Simon joins Bandy and Dicko to break down another huge performance from Kim Hellberg’s side as Middlesbrough dominate at Loftus Road and continue their promotion push, staying 2nd in the Championship table with just 10 games left to go!👇 Let us know in the comments: Can Boro stay in the top two and secure automatic promotion?
BORO BACK ON TRACK!
Boro are back! 🔥 In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Bandy and Dicko are joined by special guest Simon Blower to break down Boro’s huge 1-3 away win over Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.Two goals from Matt Targett and another from David Strelec sealed a massive three points on the road for Kim Hellberg’s side. In this episode: • Targett’s match-winning performance • Strelec continuing to d
A POINT CLOSER TO PREMIER LEAGUE
Join the Typical Boro lads as they disuss how Boro were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Riverside against Oxford United, but remain 2nd in the Championship league table with just 13 games left to play. Results elsewhere meant the teams below dropped more points - so Boro actually gained ground in the promotion race, despite Coventry City extending their lead at the top.Let us know your thoug
COVENTRY CURSE BORO!
Coventry City 3-1 Middlesbrough reaction and match analysis with Simon Blower joining Graeme and Steve on this week’s Typical Boro Podcast.Kim Hellberg’s six-game winning streak in the league comes to an end as Frank Lampard’s Coventry City win 3-1 and return to the top of the Championship table. It’s now seven straight defeats against Coventry, as Haji Wright’s hat-trick, including a penalty and
WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
SIX wins in a row for Kim Hellberg as Middlesbrough go TOP of the league again after a huge 1-2 away win against Sheffield United! 🔥 In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, we are joined by Simon Blower to analyse the performance, key players, and turning points from Bramall Lane. We also look ahead to a massive away trip to Coventry City, who now sit 2nd in the table. With just 15 games left
HACKNEY STUNNER & BORO TRANSFER NEWS
Boro go joint top of the league after Hayden Hackney scores a stunner at the Riverside to help Kim Hellberg’s side to victory against Norwich City. 🔥 Craig Johns, Boro reporter joins Typical Boro for this episode to bring us up to date on Middlesbrough January transfer news and potential signings. 🗞️ ✍️5 league wins in a row for Boro - can they keep up the momentum to gain automatic promotion to t
SUPER TOMMY CONWAY!
Four Championship wins in a row for Kim Hellberg, a fantastic 4-0 win at the Riverside against Preston North End, and 3 goals in a week for Boro's Number 9, Tommy Conway! Join the lads as they discuss what has been a great week for Middlesbrough, discuss potential signings, and preview the next few games. Can we stay in the Top 2 and continue to push for automatic promotion to the Premier League??
Burgzorg’s 90th-Minute Winner for Boro!
Middlesbrough left it late away at the Hawthorns as Delano Burgzorg’s 90th-minute winner sealed the 3 points for Kim Hellberg’s side. Join the usual trio as they discuss all the key points from the game, and what this means for the season going forwards!
Boro Exit FA Cup but Promotion Still On?
Boro exit the FA Cup away at Fulham, but could this actually help Middlesbrough’s push to gain promotion to the Premier League?In Episode 52 of Typical Boro, we react to Fulham 3-1 Middlebrough and discuss the key moments. We also talk about the exciting new signing of Leo Castledine from Chelsea, and what qualities he could bring to Kim Hellberg’s Boro side.What did you think of Middlesbrough’s p
BORO BACK ON TRACK!
We're joined by journalist Dominic Shaw this week as the January transfer window is open... what will this mean for Kim Hellberg and Middlesbrough? We also discuss Boro's emphatic 4-0 win over Southampton at the Riverside - are we back on track to achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League?
Hellberg’s Unbeaten Run OVER!
Bristol City 2–0 Middlesbrough reaction & analysis as Kim Hellberg’s unbeaten run comes to an end. After four straight wins under the new Boro manager, Hellberg suffered his first defeat away at Ashton Gate – but what does it really mean for the future of this Middlesbrough side? Caroline Walker from The Red joins us for this episode as we discuss:🔴 Hellberg’s tactics vs Bristol City⚽ What went wr
HELLBERG BALL: Are Boro Premier League Material?
Kim Hellberg’s Boro make it 4 wins in a row with a 3–1 victory over QPR at the Riverside.The Typical Boro Podcast breaks down yet another impressive performance, including the 1-2 away win at Charlton in midweek, and discusses whether Boro’s momentum can continue in the Championship.We discuss: • Boro in the top 2 for Christmas • Kim Hellberg’s bold team selections • Morgan Whittaker scoring in 6
Kim Hellberg: Boro’s Tactical Genius?!
A stunning 1-4 away win at Hull City for Kim Hellberg’s Boro means they stay in the top 2!Join Dicko, Bandy and guest Chris Saunders as they discuss:🔥 Morgan Whittaker’s scoring streak⚽ David Strelec back on the scoresheet✨ Alex Gilbert’s surprise return🧠 Hellberg’s tactical tweaks💬 What this performance means going forwardHas Hellberg already transformed Boro? Let us know in the comments! #Boro #
WHITTAKER WINS IT FOR BORO!
Kim Hellberg becomes the latest Middlesbrough manager to get a victory in his first game in charge! Join Bandy, Dicko and guest Simon as they discuss Morgan Whittaker's late winner against Derby County, midweek disappointment against Coventry City, and more!
Give ‘Em Hellberg!
A frustrating afternoon for Boro ended in a 1-1 away draw against Oxford United, with Adi Viveash once again taking charge of the team before the expected arrival of Kim Hellberg from Sweden as the new head coach. Join the lads as they discuss all the key points from the game and preview the tough fixture against Coventry City.
NO ROB EDWARDS, NO PROBLEM!
Despite all of the drama surrounding Rob Edwards and Wolves, Boro managed to win against Birmingham at the Riverside! Two Teessiders, Hayden Hackney and Dael Fry, fired Boro to victory.What next for Boro as they go into the international break? Who will be the next Middlesbrough manager?Join Bandy, Dicko and Cuts as they discuss fans' questions, the Rob Edwards to Wolves saga, the midweek draw awa
BORO DRAW BLANK AT WATFORD
A tough afternoon for Boro away to Watford as Rob Edwards' return to Vicarage Road ended in a heavy 3-0 defeat. Join Dicko, Cuts and special guest Ry (Inrictus) as they discuss what went wrong in the game, and how things can be improved in time for Middlesbrough's next fixture away to Leicester City.
Hackney to the Rescue!
Join the lads as they discuss Middlesbrough's midweek away win against Sheffield Wednesday and the draw at home against Wrexham. Expect debates on the system Rob Edwards is playing, how Boro can get more out of Nypan, Sene and Strelec, and how the Fan Zone could be improved with investment.
BORO BACK TO WINNING WAYS!
Boro are back to winning ways after the international break! A massive win at the Riverside against Ipswich Town came after Sol Brynn saved a penalty, Ipswich scored an own goal, and Morgan Whittaker got his first goal for the club since signing earlier this year!Join the lads as they discuss all of the Friday night championship football drama here!
BORO’S FIRST DEFEAT
Rob Edwards sees his Boro team lose in the league for the first time after this weekend’s 1-0 away defeat to Portsmouth. Hear all the key points here!
BORO GO MARCHING ON!
Boro legend John Hendrie joins Dicko and Cuts to discuss the draw away to Southampton and answer fans’ questions about his time at the club.
Super Six Unbeaten For Boro!
David Strelec and Kaly Sène were on the scoresheet as Boro beat West Brom 2-1 on Friday night to stay of the Championship! Hear Dicko, Bandy and Simon discuss all the key points from the game.
Boro on Targett at Preston North End!
Hear the lads discuss all the key talking points from yesterday’s 2-2 draw away to Preston North End!
BORO GO TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
4 wins in a row for Boro means that we go top of the Championship! Hear the lads discuss how Boro won 1-0 at home to Sheffield United.
Typical Boro Live!
Live stream episode with The Red Radio.
AWAY WIN AT THE DEN!
Rob Edwards’ reds win 0-3 away against Millwall at the Den. Hear the lads’ thoughts on this and more!
Boro Off to a Flying Start!
Rob Edwards’ Boro see their first win as they defeated Swansea City 1-0 at the Riverside, thanks to Dael Fry’s goal. Hear the lads’ reaction and main talking points.
Transfer Talk and Pre-Season Debrief
Welcome to a brand new season of the Typical Boro podcast! Journalist Craig Johns joins us this week to discuss all things transfers, pre-season, and club finances.
The Rob Edwards Era
Rob Edwards is the new Boro boss - will he lead us to success??
MICHAEL CARRICK LEAVES BORO
A special episode as the news broke today regarding Michael Carrick’s Boro departure. Hear Dicko and Bandy’s reaction here.
CARRICK: SACK OR BACK HIM?
Middlesbrough's season ends in another defeat at the hands of Coventry City, with no chance of the play-offs. A 10th placed finish in the Championship, 18 defeats, and 5 points worse off than last season. The question on many Boro fans' minds - sack or back Michael Carrick?
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE BORO
The 0-0 draw with Norwich means that Boro are 9th in the league with an away trip to Coventry City standing in their way…
HILLSBOROUGH HEARTACHE
A costly away defeat for Boro at Hillsborough on Easter Monday… Can Boro still make the playoffs??
CARRICK’S CRUNCH TIME
Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss the double defeat this week to Leeds United and Millwall. Is promotion via the play-offs still on the cards for Michael Carrick’s Boro?
Ewoodn’t You Believe It!
The usual trio of Bandy, Cuts, and Dicko are joined by Sarah Holloway to discuss Boro’s latest win against Blackburn away, the tricky next fixture against Leeds United, and discuss play-off prospects!
NETO SCHOOLS OXFORD!
The Typical trio discuss Boro's 2-1 home win against Oxford, which was significantly harder work than the 2-6 reverse fixture!
Boro's Playoff Dreams Alive?
Bandy, Dicko, and Cuts discuss Boro's previous two games against QPR and Luton Town ahead of the international break! Can Boro still make the playoffs?
Another Swan Dive!!
Join the trio of Dicko, Bandy and Cuts as they discuss Boro’s away defeat to Swansea City!
Silence of the Rams!
John Cutler returns for a more positive discussion after Boro's back-to-back wins against Stoke City and Derby County!
Boro's Season Over?
5 defeats in a row for Middlesbrough is this week's talking point for Bandy and Dicko.
Michael Carrick's Last Stand!
Boro Lose Tees-Wear Derby!
Loss number 2 to Sunderland this season for Carrick’s Boro is this week’s talking point. Dicko and Bandy are joined by Dave Roberts as this week’s episode was broadcast live on The Red Radio.
Riis and Repeat!
A big home result against West Brom, the defensive disaster at Preston North End, Emil Riis scoring his SEVENTH goal in EIGHT games against Boro, and the exciting signing of Morgan Whittaker from Plymoth Argyle - all in a few days! Ry (Inrictus) joins Bandy and Dicko to discuss yet another polarising week for the Boro.
No Fratton Chance!
A disappointing 2-1 away defeat to Portsmouth for Middlesbrough is the talking point of this week's Typical Boro podcast, which features 2 special guests.
Caroline Walker, early breakfast show presenter on The Red Radio, and Terry Bywater, Wheelchair Basketball player and Paralympian, join Bandy and Dicko to discuss what went wrong for Boro at Fratton Park on Saturday, and to preview Tuesday&
Rovers and Out!
Boro are out of the FA Cup in January again... This week's Typical Boro features Chris Saunders as we discuss Middlesbrough's 0-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers (again), transfer rumours, tactics, and looking ahead to next week's EFL Championship fixture away to Portsmouth.
New Year, Same Old Boro...
It's the New Year! Which means January transfer speculation for Boro stars Ben Doak and Emmanuel Latte Lath...
Dominic Shaw, football writer for The Northern Echo, joins the podcast this week to discuss all things January transfer window, Michael Carrick's tactics, and Boro's results over the festive period.
FELIZ LATTE LATH!
Simon Blower joins Dicko and Bandy Claus for a Typical Boro episode with a festive twist! Tune in to hear their thoughts on the 3-3 Boro Christmas Cracker at Plymouth Argyle, a Boro Christmas Quiz, and a festive Boro XI!
Safe Hands Sol
Phil Spencer joins Bandy and Dicko to discuss Boro’s 3-1 loss to Leeds United midweek and the 1-0 home win against Millwall.
Dijksteel Delivers ft John Hendrie
Special guest John Hendrie joins Bandy and Dicko this week. They discuss Boro's 1-1 draw with Burnley, preview Boro's Tuesday night trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United, and discuss John Hendrie's time at Middlesbrough, including some funny stories!
Tommy Tames the Tigers
Bandy and Dicko are joined by Rob Fletcher @boro_mag this week to discuss a Hull of a week for Boro! Tommy Conway’s 2 goals against Hull City on Saturday helped Boro to grab 4 points out of 6 after a lacklustre midweek display against Blackburn Rovers. Can Boro bring home a similar points haul in their next two away games against Burnley at Turf Moor and Leeds United at Elland Road?Expect plenty o
Latte Lath's Oxford Masterclass
Join Dicko, Bandy, and Simon Pobble as they discuss Boro's incredible 2-6 win against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium, which featured a hat-trick for Emmanuel Latte Lath and a brace for the 'Championship Zidane' Finn Azaz! Tune in also to find out who Bandy and Simon pick in their best Middlesbrough 6-a-side team!
Engine Room Emergency
Dicko and Bandy are joined by Phil Spencer and Ry (Inrictus) for this international break special. In this episode, Boro's (international) commitment issues are discussed in light of the news that midfield duo Aidan Morris and Hayden Hackney have both picked up an injury whilst away with the USMNT and England U21s respectively. A new 'Masters' segment is also introduced, with Phil and Ry each sele
Untypical Boro!
9 goals in 4 days for Boro... This week, the Typical Boro trio are joined by Anthony Vickers, club author of the brand new book 'Middlesbrough Legacy Numbers'. Tune in to hear their opinions on how the season is going so far, what clicked in Boro's back-to-back 1-4 and 5-1 wins, and Anthony's experiences researching the first 1000 Boro players for his book!
No Doak, No Hope
Another disappointing week for Middlesbrough after suffering a 0-3 defeat at home to Coventry City. Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss the defining moments of the game and key factors such as Ben Doak's absence and Hayden Hackney's red card. Expect plenty of opinions in this one
Sainz of the Times
The highs and lows of supporting the Boro, all in one week...
This time, the brilliance of Middlesbrough's midweek 1-0 win is arguably overshadowed by THAT typical boro 3-3 draw away to Norwich City. Tune in for: a fuming John Cutler, Dicko's goalkeeping breakdown, and
'the real Graeme Bandeira' stands up.
Déjà Defeat: Boro Blunder vs Bristol
Dicko and Bandy are joined by Boro reporter Craig Johns from the Evening Gazette. On the agenda this week is the disappointing 0-2 defeat to Bristol City, where unforced errors and missed chances cost Boro some valuable points yet again at the Riverside. The lads discuss the impact of Saturday’s defeat, changes to be made for the visit of Chris Wilder’s Sheffield Utd, and the absence of Riley McGr
Teesside Roots to Paralympic Hoops: Terry Bywater Talks Boro
International Break special episode featuring a true Teesside legend in sport. Wheelchair Basketball player and Teessider, Terry Bywater, joins the Typical Boro lads fresh from the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, where he helped to bring home a Silver medal for Great Britain. The lads talk about Terry's remarkable career and achievements in Wheelchair Basketball, his aspirations for the future, hi
The Good, the Baah, & the Ugly
Join the Typical trio as they discuss Middlesbrough’s 2-1 defeat away to Watford FC in this rather opinionated episode. Follow this link to enter the draw to win 2 West Upper Stand tickets to the Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United game on the 23rd October! https://x.com/typicalboropod?s=21&t=FX0EMdxvRloZYy4ZUaW1ug Links to our other social media profiles: https://linktr.ee/typicalboro
Doak does Stoke (with Bernie Slaven)
Bernie Slaven joins the lads for a special episode of the podcast.
In this episode, Dicko, Bandy, Cuts, and Bernie share funny stories,
discuss Boro's 2-0 win against Stoke City, share opinions on Ben Doak
and Riley McGree, preview West Brom and Watford, and more!
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All Rigged Out For Nothing!
Welcome to the very first Typical Boro Podcast episode!
Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss Boro’s disappointing derby day defeat against Sunderland, talk tactics, and assess individual performances.
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