🎙️ Tales from the Block - A fictionalised football drama inspired by the real-life events of Plymouth Argyle FC.
Welcome to Tales from the Block a weekly dramatised audio series that blends creative storytelling with real events, people, and emotions from the world of Plymouth Argyle. Fictional stories blended with current affairs, told through the eyes of players, fans, and those behind the scenes, each episode brings you closer to the passion, politics, and unpredictability of life at Home Park and as a fan of Plymouth Argyle and football.
Expect twists. Expect emotion. Expect the unexpected. It's also a good way to keep up to date with current affairs just told in dramatised way!
Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for The Block 9 Podcast. Powered by creative AI, this is football storytelling with difference.
Whether you’re part of the Green Army or just love a good footballing story, Tales from the Block will leave you wanting more every week.
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Episode 14 - : From Hope to Hard Reality – Can We Still Believe?
From hope to heartbreak in just seven days. After Plymouth Argyle’s long-awaited win against Blackpool and the excitement of new signings, optimism filled Home Park. But a cruel Carabao Cup exit at Swansea on penalties and a crushing 4–0 defeat at Cardiff have left belief hanging by a thread.
In this episode of Tales from the Block, we step inside the locker room and onto the long coach ride home — hearing the thoughts of players, the reflections of chairman Simon Hallett, and the quiet determination of Kevin Nancekivell. With the transfer window closing at 11 pm on Monday, can Argyle find the reinforcements needed to change their fortunes… or is the fear of back-to-back relegations becoming all too real?
Some moments are dramatised, but the heart of Argyle beats true. Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast. #pafc #argyle #football
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24 Aug 2025
Episode 13 - Perseverance
A week away, and chaos unfolds. Argyle stumble to four straight league defeats, the mood around Home Park turns toxic, and chants against the board grow louder. But just when hope seemed lost, three new signings arrive — Alex Mitchell, Mathias Ross, and the long-awaited striker Lorent Tolaj.
Could perseverance finally pay off? In this week’s Tales from the Block, we relive the Carabao Cup comeback against QPR, the pain of Leyton Orient, and the relief as Tolaj’s debut helps deliver Argyle’s first league win of the season.
Some moments are dramatised, but the heart of Argyle beats true. Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast. #pafc #argyle #football
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10 Aug 2025
Episode 12 – Chasing Shadows
The search for reinforcements takes another twist as Tom Cleverley’s week starts with disappointment and ends in disbelief. From late-night service station phone calls to a centre-back signing gone spectacularly wrong, Argyle’s recruitment battles play out against the backdrop of open training sessions, mounting injuries, and an away trip to face their former manager at Bolton.
On the pitch, hopes are high… until two decisive moments leave the travelling Green Army stunned. Off it, Tom’s post-match comments spark debate — was this just frustration talking, or a pointed message aimed higher up the club?
🎙 Tales from the Block dramatises the week-to-week life around Plymouth Argyle Football Club, blending real events with behind-the-scenes twists. Some events are fictionalised — the passion is always real. #pafc #argyle #plymouthargyle
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3 Aug 2025
Episode 11 - When Saturday comes you then wish it hadn't!
🎧 Episode 11– When Saturday comes you then you wish it hadn't!
In this episode. Cleverley chases Dale Taylor, Simon Hallet is back at Home Park and worried about the fans forum. First league game gets off to the worst possible start. Although one player shines bright as a makeshift No. 9. Then drama as Tom receives a call on his way home!
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
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27 Jul 2025
Episode 10 - One Shot. One Opportunity
🎧 Episode 10 – One Shot. one Opportunity.
On this episode. Amaechi & Oseni clown the vets. Pleggy’s Block 9 Podcast moment with The Crazy Pilgrim and gang. Coffee in Chicago. Bristol City defeat and will we find a new No. 9?
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
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20 Jul 2025
Episode 9 - The Waiting Game
🎧 Episode 9 – The Waiting Game
Austrai camp complete. Argyle’s gritty Truro comeback, Roman Burrell transfer drama, and X erupts with @Dave2029 & @PilgrimPetey’s antics! Tom Cleverley feels his squad is taking shape and for David Fox and Tom Randal it's back to the drawing board for a new No 9.
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
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13 Jul 2025
Episode 8 - The Alpine Twist
🎧 Episode 8 – The Alpine Twist
As the squad takes shape, they head off to Austria although two players fail to get on the coach for two very different reasons. Tom Cleverley Mic'd up for a training session showing of his banter skills, or trying too. David Fox and Tom Randal working tirelessly to sign that priority 1 player! Can they get him over the line?
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
#PAFC #Argyle #TalesFromTheBlock #GreenArmy
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6 Jul 2025
Episode 7 - The Business End
🎧 Episode 7 – The Business End
As the squad takes shape, there’s no rest for Tom Randel or David Fox. With deals flying in and out, we follow a packed week of transfer drama: Baidoo heads to Qatar, Ogbeta and Wright find new homes, and three fresh faces arrive at Home Park.
Meanwhile, a request from Exeter City catches Tom off guard. Back on the training ground, David Fox reflects on the journey so far — from manager recruitment chaos to high-intensity sessions and tactical prep ahead of the Austria tour. He’s proud, punchy, and honest about the new era post-relegation.
Argyle are rebuilding. The system is shifting. And fans are starting to feel it.
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
#PAFC #Argyle #TalesFromTheBlock #GreenArmy
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28 Jun 2025
Episode 6 - Flying the nest
🎧 Episode 6 – Flying the Nest
Adam Randell moves on. Bale bows out.
This week, the heartstrings are tugged as the “Plymstock Pirlo” Adam Randell leaves Argyle after 15 years for a new chapter at Bristol City. But it’s not just football – it’s family, ambition, and the price of staying or going.
Meanwhile, pre-season kicks off with beep tests, banter, and a fresh-faced Tom Cleverley cracking jokes at Joe Edwards and Julio’s expense. Bundu’s gone, Ogbeta’s off, and Dave asking: “Where’s Baidoo?”
Fixtures are live. Austria awaits. Plus: a new striker signs, and a call from 01392
🎙️ Written & produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for the Block 9 Podcast
#PAFC #Argyle #TalesFromTheBlock #GreenArmy
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20 Jun 2025
Episode 5. New Faces, New Chapters. Same Argyle!
🎧 Episode 5 – New Face, New Chapters. Same Argyle
Tom Cleverley begins his new life at Argyle, but off the pitch, the drama keeps rolling...
As the new Head Coach searches for a place to call home in Plymouth, playful banter and unexpected jabs remind him he's officially part of the Green Army. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Gareth Bale swings more than just a golf club as takeover whispers begin to surface.
Back home, the departure of fan-favourite Ryan Hardie to Wrexham hits hard — but Tom’s first official interview and backroom staff announcement begin to steady the ship. All eyes turn to the press room, where a familiar journalist can’t resist bringing up a certain Wayne Rooney…
It’s a new era at Home Park. But it wouldn’t be Argyle without a few twists.
📍 Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim
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13 Jun 2025
Tales From The Block - Episode 4 - A New Era Begins
The rain’s falling in Plymouth, but spirits are rising.David Fox has made his move. Tom Cleverley is thinking it over. And as the boardrooms buzz and the fans speculate, one question looms over Home Park: who will lead Argyle into this new chapter? A dramatised journey through doubt, decisions, and a final press conference surprise no one saw coming...
Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim
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🎙️ Tales from the Block - A fictionalised football drama inspired by the real-life events of Plymouth Argyle FC. Check our show profile to find out more.
#PAFC #Argyle #TalesFromTheBlock #TomCleverley
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6 Jun 2025
Tales From The Block - Episode 3 - Moving at Pace
As everything unfolds at Home Park. Joe Edwards is spending a few days in Amsterdam on Danny's Mayors stag do. It's here where news breaks on Miron and Schalke. As Joe heads back to the Blighty he touches base with his wing man Kevin Nacekeville on the situation.
The Chairman finally releases an along await statement and at Home Park it's a busy time as manager candidates are considered and the interviews booked. Who will be the next man in charge of Plymouth Argyle!
🎙️ Tales from the Block - A fictionalised football drama inspired by the real-life events of Plymouth Argyle FC. Check our show profile to find out more.
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1 Jun 2025
Episode 2 - Drama Unfolding at the gates of Home Park
🎧 Episode 2 – Drama Unfolding at the Gates of Home Park
As the dust settles on a dramatic season, deeper cracks begin to show behind the scenes at Plymouth Argyle. Manager Miron Muslic once hailed as a symbol of hope now finds himself at the centre of controversy and existing sunddenly. Having dodged questions about his future and publicly criticising the club’s lack of structure, were warning signs there and were they spotted too late?
Despite calm being restored through key signings and backroom appointments, a late-night bombshell rocks the Green Army — and sets social media ablaze. The fallout is fast. The reaction, fierce. The future? Uncertain.
Written and produced by The Crazy Pilgrim for The Block 9 Podcast. This episode contains real events that have been dramatised as we look to bring you current affairs and fiction blended throughout this series
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1 Jun 2025
Episode 1 - Unexpected Turbulence
Plymouth Argyle player Julio Pleguezuelo is on holiday with his family in Spain, reflecting on the difficult past season and his recent decision to sign a two-year extension with Plymouth Argyle under manager Miron Muslic. He’s hopeful. Grounded. Rebuilding is on the horizon.
That calm is shattered when he wakes to headlines confirming Muslic’s shock departure to Schalke. No warning. No goodbye. Just gone.
Back in Plymouth, the staff are scrambling. Joe Edwards tries to calm things via the team’s WhatsApp group. Julio, stunned, tries to stay grounded. He speaks with Maxi Talevirov, his defensive partner, and together they resolve to stay professional — they’ve seen chaos before.
The episode ends quietly but uncertainly. A new chapter awaits… but no one knows who's writing it.
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