Presenters

Paul Collins.

Gabbie Cabbie, whose real name is Paul Collins, is a podcaster and broadcaster associated with SRB . He has been involved with SRB for many years, hosting various shows including “My Life – My Music,” “Chapter of My Life,” “Terry Currans Football Podcasts,” “Legends of the 70s,” among others. He is known for his work on SRB Sports Podcasts where he interviews sports and entertainment personalities, discussing topics like football and music.

More on Paul,

These shows often feature interviews with notable figures, such as musicians, athletes, and other personalities, and are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Amazon, Acast and many more.

  • The Biscuit Boys Podcast: Collins co-hosts The Biscuit Boys Podcast with Chris Browne (referred to as Mrs Browne). This podcast is known for its comedic and sometimes explicit content, covering eclectic topics like death, religion, and quirky debates, with a warning for sensitive listeners due to its irreverent humor. It has been running for over eight years, with episodes available on Apple Podcasts.
  • Sports and Music Interviews: He has conducted interviews with prominent individuals, such as footballer Karen Carney for Joys & Sorrows in 2011 and Paul Devlin, a former player for Birmingham City, Sheffield United, and Notts County, for the No Holds Barred podcast, Alan Hudson, Terry Curran, and literally hundreds of former pros. Additionally, he has interviewed musicians and bands, including members of Paul Weller’s band, Dexys Midnight Runners, and Stone Foundation.
  • Social Media Presence: Collins is active on Twitter under the handle @gabbiecabbie, where he has around 6,000 followers and posts about his podcasts, current events, and opinions,
  • Other Contributions: He has written for sports-related publications and contributed to various SRB Media projects, including a feature on George Best with Alan Hudson. His work often blends nostalgia, humor, and commentary on contemporary issues.

Archive interviews: “On the back seat”

https://joysandsorrows.co.uk/category/articles-by-gabbie-cabbie

In a nutshel

Here’s a clearer picture of who he is:

  • Personal background: Paul Collins (a.k.a. Gabbie Cabbie) grew up around Kingshurst and lives in Birmingham, UK, married and often involved in local community and football events
  • Nickname & persona: Adopts “Gabbie Cabbie” as a playful alias while working as a taxi/cab driver and using that unique vantage point to chat about football culture on the go.
  • Media activity:
    • Appears in a comedic, improvised podcast called “The Biscuit Boys”, alongside Chris Browne (aka Mrs Browne), known for lighthearted, “daft” episodes with guests like Barry Silkman

So in essence: Paul Collins is a local Birmingham character — cabbie, Blues fan, interviewer and podcaster — who brings a candid, grassroots voice to football chat in the city.

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Chris Browne

Chris Browne and SRB, known for his work in podcasting and media production.

  • Role at SRB : Chris Browne is involved in editing and producing various podcasts for SRB ,known for sports podcasts, particularly focused on football (soccer) and speedway. He has been noted as the editor and producer for shows like “Tilton Talk Show,” “The Speedway Tavern,” and “Terry Currans Football Podcasts,” among others.
  • Podcast Appearances: Chris himself appears on some of these podcasts, typically alongside hosts like Paul Hipkiss, Mark Adams, and others, discussing topics related to Birmingham City Football Club and other sports.
  • Chris deals with the editing and production of all the audio podcasts.

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Michael Harris

Michael Harris (GA) is associated with the Speedway Tavern podcast. around 12 years ago, Michael Harris, along with Chris Browne, started broadcasting live to speedway fans, specifically targeting Birmingham fans (Brummie Speedway Fans). Their initial broadcasts didn’t gain much traction, but over time, they managed to expand their audience. This venture was part of the SRB Media Sports Podcasts, where they initially operated from a makeshift studio in Chris Browne’s former garage before expanding

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Matt Buck

Matt Buck is a long time Co-Host with Michael Harris on the long running Speedway Podcast based in the UK “The Speedway Tavern” Matt also broadcasted for Walsall Hospital Radio and a staunch Wolverhampton Speedway supporter.

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Rob Carless

Rob Carless is an author known for his work on popular and sub-culture topics. He writes about the connection between performances and their audiences, covering subjects like football and music culture. His work can be found on his personal website, Bobs Books 66, where he offers insights into the synchronicity between the terraces, turntables, and the stories that unfold in these contexts.

Has recently began a Bi Weekly podcast with ex Villa pro Shaun Teale and is recorded at the SRB studio in Solihull, West Midlands, produced by Chris Browne.

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Paul Hipkiss

Paul Hipkiss is a long time presenter on the “Tilton Talk Show,” a podcast dedicated to discussing Birmingham City Football Club (BCFC). He is part of a team that includes other presenters like Chris Browne, Mark Adams, Craig Courtney, Mark Meredith, Claire Giblin, and Alan Watton. The show is known for its fan-driven content, offering unfiltered opinions and discussions about BCFC.

Paul Hipkiss has been involved in various episodes, often appearing alongside these colleagues to analyze games, discuss team performances, and engage with fans.

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Claire Giblin

Craig Courtney

Mark Adams

Mark Meredith

Alan Watton

Gurmit Singh