Arte et Labore
SportWelcome to Arte et Labore, a Blackburn Rovers podcast by The Lancashire Telegraph. Join us every Monday as Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred bring you the latest news from Ewood Park. You’ll get instant match reaction, analysis of the key talking points and bonus episodes with special interviews from the world of Rovers. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
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- Ryan takes a Swedish hostage (00:48:50)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred analyse the situation at Ewood Park after successive defeats have created a gloomy atmosphere at the club. They dissect the defeats to Charlton Athletic and Swansea whilst asking, how concerned should the fans be? The midweek reverse leaves Rovers chasing a first home win of the season against third-placed Stoke City on Saturday. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £5 for five months or £31 for the year.
- Rovers Debrief: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Swansea City instant reaction (00:11:34)
Blackburn Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson provides instant reaction to a 2-1 home defeat against Swansea City.
- Rovers Debrief: Charlton 3-0 Blackburn Rovers instant reaction (00:07:31)
Blackburn Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson provides instant reaction to a 3-0 defeat against Charlton Athletic.
- When it rains it pours (00:39:39)
Blackburn Rovers' were on course for back-to-back Championship wins before their match with Ipswich Town was abandoned. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred analyse the situation at Ewood Park after referee Stephen Martin called the game to a halt. The EFL are yet to make a formal announcement on the outcome at the time of writing. They debate what is fair and the likely verdict. Plus, a preview of Saturday's trip to Charlton Athletic. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £5 for five months or £31 for the year.
- Rovers sting the Hornets with Mori's big moment (00:46:22)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred dissect the 1-0 victory at Watford and praise a standout display. New signings came to the fore, old heads proved their value and Rovers came away with a valuable three points. They also analyse some of the big talking points from BBC Radio Lancashire's interviews with Rudy Gestede and Valerien Ismael. Ipswich Town are up next on Saturday with Rovers looking for their first home win of the season. It will also mark the return of Sam Szmodics. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is ££5 for five months or £31 for the year.
- Rovers Debrief: Watford 0-1 Blackburn Rovers instant reaction (00:05:46)
Elliott Jackson provides his instant reaction to Blackburn Rovers' 1-0 win at Watford.
- Shock Dom Hyam sale and Blackburn Rovers' transfer window (00:53:28)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred pick apart the shock decision to sell Dom Hyam on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Did Rovers need to part with the key defender despite his contract running down? They analyse the state of the squad at the end of the window and the concerns about a lack of depth at centre-back, plus the volume of experienced Championship players that have left. Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Andri Gudjohnsen and Ryoya Morishita have all arrived in the past week. What impact might they have on the squad? You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £3 for three months (£4.99 after) or £36 for the year.
- Voice notes from the car: Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Norwich City instant reaction (00:13:05)
Rovers reporter Elliott Jackson provides his snap verdict on a 2-0 home defeat for Valerien Ismael's side. He gives his view on the two moments that dictated the game against Norwich City. Plus, the latest on the transfer window and what you might follow on deadline day.
- Two in, two out and Blackburn Rovers' first win (00:50:53)
The Ewood Park revolving door has been in action with two new signings and two pending exits at Blackburn Rovers. On Arte et Labore, Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the arrivals of Moussa Baradji and Ryoya Morishita, plus deals being struck for Lewis Travis and John Buckley to leave. In between that, there was a fantastic 3-0 victory at Hull City, with Rovers earning their first three points of the season. Todd Cantwell was the star performer with Ryan Hedges and Ryan Alebiosu also drawing praise. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £4.99 per month or £52 for the year.
- Clutching defeat from the jaws of victory (00:38:27)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred review the late defeat to Birmingham City. Elliott picks out the positives despite Valerien Ismael's side self-sabotage in stoppage time. They discuss the latest with Lewis Travis' future and Rovers' handling of the situation after blocking questions from the media. Plus, a preview of the trip to Hull City and the threats they will pose.
- Voice notes from the car: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Birmingham City instant reaction (00:10:16)
Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his snap verdict after Rovers' conceded twice late on to lose to Birmingham City.
- Lewis Travis bombshell, Blackburn Rovers contracts and Birmingham (00:50:01)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss Lewis Travis' request to leave Blackburn Rovers. Elliott gives the inside track on how the relationship has broken down and why he wants to go. Dom Hyam's future is also uncertain after a deal to extend his contract hasn't been agreed. Elliott gives the latest on that, too. There is also some actual football to discuss after defeats to West Brom and Bradford City. They review the two matches and preview the upcoming test of Birmingham City. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £6 for six months (£4.99 thereafter) or £26 for the year.
- Voice notes from the car: West Brom 1-0 Blackburn Rovers instant reaction (00:13:59)
In a new weekly feature, Elliott Jackson brings you his instant reaction after Blackburn Rovers' 1-0 defeat to West Brom.
- Transfers, pre-season and Blackburn Rovers predictions (00:46:08)
Elliott and Ryan discuss the latest transfer news with one out and two coming in. Plus the latest on further business and potential outgoings. Elliott recaps the talking points from the defeat to NEC Nijmegen and they cast their predictions for the new season. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £6 for six months (£4.99 thereafter) or £26 for the year.
- NEC Nmijen (00:46:09)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the trip to Alicante with victories over Qatar SC and Elche. Our Rovers Reporter brings you inside the training camp and gives his verdict. With one game left of pre-season, how are Valerien Ismael's shaping up? Who has impressed and which youngsters caught the eye? They also discuss the latest transfer news with Rovers still active in the market. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £6 for six months (£4.99 thereafter) or £26 for the year.
- Voice notes from Spain: Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Elche (00:12:27)
Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his post-match thoughts on a 1-0 win over Elche and an overview of the week in Spain. To follow all our coverage in Spain, subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph today. Take advantage of the best offer of the year, £6 for six months or £26 for the year.
- Voice notes from Spain: Inside Blackburn Rovers training (00:09:10)
Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives you an insight into the facilities at the club's Spanish camp and what goes on in training.
- Voice notes from Spain: Blackburn Rovers 5-1 Qatar SC (00:09:18)
Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his post-match thoughts and some behind the scenes insight after a 5-1 win over Qatar SC. To follow all our coverage in Spain, subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph today. Take advantage of the best offer of the year, £6 for six months or £26 for the year.
- Callum Brittain bids, Blackburn Rovers transfers and a win at Accy (00:37:52)
24 hours is a long time in the world of Blackburn Rovers. Last week served as a huge reminder with one new signing, another that's stalled and the impending exit of star player, Callum Brittain. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss that and much more as Art et Labore returns for the 2025/26 season. Expect the usual analysis, match insights and plenty more. On the pitch, Blackburn Rovers returned to action with a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley in their first pre-season clash. Who stood out and caught the eye? You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £6 for six months (£4.99 thereafter) or £26 for the year.
- Bradley Dack on Blackburn Rovers career, promotion and fallouts (00:49:08)
Elliott Jackson is joined by Blackburn Rovers icon, Bradley Dack. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his time at Ewood Park and leaving for the first time. Dack explains the key to Rovers' promotion from League One, his relationship with Tony Mowbray, his devastating injuries, potential transfers away and fall outs with Jon Dahl Tomasson. You can read the interview in three parts on The Lancashire Telegraph website. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £6 for six months (£4.99 thereafter) or £26 for the year.
- Elliott Bennett on Blackburn Rovers relegation, promotion and dressing room stories (00:52:22)
Elliott Jackson is joined by Elliott Bennett to reflect on his five years at Ewood Park. He talks about Owen Coyle's disastrous spell and relegation to Tony Mowbray and memorable days on the way to League One promotion. Plus stories from the dressing room, COVID and his view on current affairs at the club. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £4 for four months, £4.99 per month thereafter, or £31 for 12 months.
- Blackburn Rovers overseas recruitment and ESC slots with Andy Watson (00:36:52)
Elliott Jackson is joined by Andy Watson, GBE Recruitment Expert, to look at Blackburn Rovers' overseas recruitment drive. They discuss ESC slots, Rovers' landscape for more left-field transfers and what clubs most consider when buying players from foreign shores.
- Steve Waggott exit, transfer latest and Rovers Women anger (00:44:40)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss a newsworthy week at Blackburn Rovers after the sudden departure of Chief Executive Steve Waggott. Who will take his role? Elliott has the latest on transfer and contracts. Callum Brittain could extend his stay but there is uncertainty over Danny Batth and Andi Weimann's futures. They also have their say on the decision to withdraw Rovers Women from Super League 2 as well as comments on the retained list. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £3 for three months and £4.99 thereafter or £31 for the year.
- Play-off heartbreak, contracts and transfer priorities (00:42:57)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred unpack the events of a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. The season ends with Rovers fall short in their quest to make the top-six but what's the final assessment? How does the club move forward? What will the summer transfer window look like and who will sign new contracts? All those topics and more, go under the microscope. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £5 for five months and £4.99 thereafter or £31 for the year.
- Yasir Sufi on Rovers season tickets, revenue and commercials (00:54:07)
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred sit down with Yasir Sufi, Head of Commercial at Blackburn Rovers. He explains the club's pricing strategy on season tickets and answers the FAQs. There's also discussion on club revenue, commercial wins and plans for the 150-year anniversary of the club.