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Hospital Ball is a York City FC nostalgia podcast from York Hospital Radio, featuring exclusive interviews with former players, managers and figures connected to the Minstermen.Hosted by Dan Tait, the podcast explores the careers, memories and stories of those who have represented York City, looking back at memorable matches, seasons, promotions, cup runs and moments from the club’s history.Each episode takes listeners behind the scenes through in-depth conversations about life at York City, football careers and the people and events that have shaped York City’s proud history.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHospital Ball is a York City FC nostalgia podcast from York Hospital Radio, featuring exclusive interviews with former players, managers and figures connected to the Minstermen. Hosted by Dan Tait, the podcast explores the careers, memories and stories of those who have represented York City, looking back at memorable matches, seasons, promotions, cup runs and moments from the club’s history.
Hospital Ball is hosted by Dan Tait. The show has published 110 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Steve Tutill: Captain. Legend. Ambassador." (20 September 2026, 90 minutes), "Callum Howe: “One more chance” (S15 Ep5)" (9 August 2026, 46 minutes), and "Steve Spooner: Resilience, Goals and Forward rolls (S15 Ep4)" (12 July 2026, 76 minutes).
Hospital Ball publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 110 episodes.
Booking probability for Hospital Ball is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hospital Ball requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hospital Ball's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dan Tait hosts Hospital Ball, a sports podcast with 110 episodes published.
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This week’s guest is Steve Tutill, who 31 years ago today captained York City to one of their finest hours as they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup. Steve began his football journey from...
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This week’s guest is none other than Callum Howe, club captain during one of the most memorable seasons in York City’s history. Callum joined the Minstermen in 2023 after successful spells with Harrogate Town and...
Steve Spooner was a highly sought-after signing when manager Bobby Saxton swooped for his services in 1988. Although York City weren’t enjoying a golden era during his time at Bootham Crescent, Steve still left a...
This week’s guest is former York City defender Ray Warburton. After swapping South Yorkshire for North Yorkshire in 1989, Ray soon became a fan favourite at Bootham Crescent, with his performances at the heart of the...
This week’s guest is iconic 1990s footballer John Williams, better known as “The Flying Postman.” John was spotted starring for local side Cradley Town by Swansea City where he quickly established himself as a key...
In our now-annual sit-down with Matt Uggla, we reflect on a remarkable season that ended in a title triumph for York City F.C.. Matt shares his emotions from the dramatic moments at Rochdale, what the title win truly...
York Hospital Radio meets John Helm, a true commentary legend whose career spans over six decades. From standing on the terraces to calling ten World Cups, John reflects on an extraordinary journey through the game. We...
Kingsley James lifts the lid on York City’s promotion season, his partnership with John Askey, and the tensions that eventually led to their departure. Here is an exclusive early release of Series 15 of York Hospital...
Hospital Ball welcomes York City striker Dipo Akinyemi for the 100th episode of the podcast. In this in-depth interview, Dipo reflects on his professional journey — from his early career at Stevenage, through a series...
Our final episode in this series on cult heroes features perhaps the ultimate York City cult hero – Gary Swann Born in York, Gary began his footballing career at Hull City, where he rose through the ranks to become a...
In 1995, Paul Stephenson arrived at Bootham Crescent for a bargain £35,000. His dazzling skill and quick feet made an instant impact on York City supporters. Despite battling injuries in his first season, he played a...
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This special mid-series bonus episode features York City FC historian and author Paul Bowser. Paul has just released Part Three of his acclaimed trilogy, Bootham Crescent: A Second Home, and joins Hospital Ball to...
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When Jon Challinor came on as a half time sub for Kettering against York City, his only intentions were to help preserve some pride for the poppies having being 4-0 down at the time. By the end of the match Gary Mills...
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From England schoolboy caps to 117 goals in professional football and an FA Cup semi-final, Gordon Staniforth’s career is the kind every young footballer dreams of. A two-time winner of York City’s Billy Fenton Clubman...
The brand new series kicks off with cult hero Ian Blackstone — a player whose unconventional rise to professional football took him from Starbeck to Wembley in just a few short years. Affectionately known as Blackie by...
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Welcome to our annual sit down with York City co-chair Matt Uggla. Speaking ahead of the 2025-26, Matt discusses the recruitment strategies used by the club, the level of interest for current players, agents fees, the...
This is the second part of a special episode featuring a collection of live interviews hosted by Hospital Ball's Dan Tait, recorded at York City Supporters Trust events between February and April 2025. Taken from The...
This special episode features a collection of live interviews hosted by Hospital Ball's Dan Tait, recorded at York City Supporters Trust events from September to December 2024. Taken from The Crux of It, our Hospital...
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When a young Mikey watched York City on the terraces of Bootham Crescent with his grandad, he would have dreamt of representing the club when he was older. That opportunity came when he was appointed assistant manager...
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David Lloyd is without doubt a cricketing legend after a long and successful career that included captaining and winning trophies with Lancashire, scoring a test hundred for England, later coaching his county and...
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