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Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.

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  The latest episode is now out

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

        

The latest podcast episode sees Chris and Tom take an irreverent look back at the European Championships in Linz and the Spring Festival in Birmingham, as well as giving their opinions about the importance of solo competitions, adjudication, the evolution of contests and even who Tom will now need to adopt as his new football team...

To enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tcFIuVsCvlI

        

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