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Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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Retained List (2026)

May 15, 202653 min

LSPOD End of Season Awards (2025-26)

May 10, 20261h 7m

Mor404ni

May 7, 202647 min

No Guts. No Glory.

May 2, 202643 min

The Preview 25/26: Chesterfield (H)

Apr 30, 202640 min

Learning Opportunities

Apr 25, 202647 min

The Preview 25/26: Grimsby Town (A)

Apr 23, 202640 min

Spluttering

Apr 18, 202656 min

The Preview 25/26: Accrington Stanley (H)

Apr 16, 202637 min

How to Handle a Rope

Apr 12, 20261h 11m

Don't Go to Colchester

Apr 10, 202645 min

The Preview 25/26: Colchester United (A)

Apr 9, 202636 min

Holman is Mustard

Apr 6, 202639 min

The Preview 25/26: Walsall (H)

Apr 5, 202637 min

Ep 976No Smash, Just Grab

Episode 976: Cambridge United 1-1 Swindon Town - Max is on the pod to discuss the Thursday night draw at the Abbey Stadium despite not being very good at all! We will take the point and move on to the next one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202646 min

Ep 975The Preview 25/26: Cambridge United (A)

Episode 975: International week concludes and Swindon's nomadic travelers return to the fold, some quicker than expected - as Cambridge away and the full televised midweek match offering a tantalising early Easter treat to the victors. With a voicenote from Jules of Under the Abbey Stand podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202640 min

Ep 974The 100% Owner (Again?)

Episode 974: This bonus episode features JR as he reacts to the latest news from Swindon Town: the club have issued a statement confirming that Clem Morfuni is now the sole owner. There will, no doubt, be more to come… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202642 min

Ep 973Opportunity Knocks

Episode 973: Swindon Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town. Simon joins the podcast to reflect on the weekend’s frustrations. With everything still to play for, nerves continue to mount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202643 min

Ep 972The Preview 25/26: Fleetwood Town (H)

Episode 972: Swindon are back at home after two nomadic wins, hosting Fleetwood who held Town to a draw back in November - plus season tickets are out, Annie Coulston and company have a rout, and the Internationals are about. With a voicenote from Knappers of CodsVlogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202635 min

Ep 971Looking Upwards

Episode 971: Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Swindon Town - Just as the disappointment of a 0-0 draw in Birkenhead was being accepted !POW! Junior Hoilett scores a late winner - Splendid! Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202641 min

Ep 970The Preview 25/26: Tranmere Rovers (A)

Episode 970: Swindon hope to continue where they left off on Tuesday by piling the misery onto Tranmere, as the deck shuffles at both ends of the table midweek. Ian Holloway is feeling Elfish, but keeping his cards close to his chest - plus Junior Hoilett gets his call up for the last Canada friendlies before the World Cup. With a voicenote from journalist and co-host of The Mere podcast Ethan Hoijord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202642 min

Ep 969Saint Aaron's Day

Episode 969: Gillingham 0-2 Swindon Town - GET IN! Swindon finally put some unwanted records to bed with an big away win at Gillingham, securing all three points and a clean sheet. Adam is on the pod to unpack how Town managed to pull off this result. Football eh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202646 min

Ep 968The Preview 25/26: Gillingham (A)

Episode 968: Old rivalries die hard, and so too do Gillingham's ambitions as they find themselves circling mid table once again despite false promises - Swindon need to make good on theirs and keep track on their own promotion hopes in Kent on Tuesday night. Plus Swindon Town Women go top again. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202636 min

Ep 967A Good Mid-September Performance

Episode 967: Swindon Town 1-2 Milton Keynes Dons – In this episode, Simon joins to reflect on Swindon’s home defeat to MK Dons. Despite a reasonably solid performance from Town, they fell short and failed to secure a point.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202646 min

Ep 966The Preview 25/26: Milton Keynes Dons (H)

Episode 966: Swindon hit the nationals once more when a post match scuffle at Crawley ends up with an FA Charge looming, but they will have to put that to one side as they face the form team and title hopefuls MK Dons in a huge game that will set the tone of the rest of the campaign. With a voicenote contribution from Liam of the MK1 Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202638 min

Ep 965Elated to Deflated

Episode 965: Crawley Town 2-2 Swindon Town - Somehow so close and, yet, somehow so far! Dan is on the pod to discss a frustrating away day in West Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202650 min

Ep 964The Preview 25/26: Crawley Town (A)

Episode 964: Ian Holloway has a reflective outlook following his campaign for National Hearing Week, and Saturday's opposition of Scott Lindsey's Crawley are in all sorts of trouble after the midweek games open up the threat of relegation. Plus Swindon Town Women enjoy a 10-0 rout against Marine Academy, and Rich provides a match report voicenote of Swindon U18's Premier Shield game against Westbury United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202638 min

Ep 963Nicely Poised, Really

Episode 963: Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers - The local clash finishes all square with Town in fourth place and only goal difference keeping them away from the automatic places. Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 20261h 0m

Ep 962The Preview 25/26: Bristol Rovers (H)

Episode 960: STFC attempt to bring the noise in a slightly awkward and needlessly obstructive way as they get ready to face old rivals Bristol Rovers in a game that really should sell itself on history alone. With a voicenote from Richard Hoskin from BBC Radio Bristol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202639 min

Ep 961The Rallying Crying Game

Episode 961: Swindon Town 1-2 Crewe Alexandra - Dan is on the pod to discuss a less than stellar afternoon at the County Ground surrounded by lots of conversations about football fandom and our collective roles as supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20261h 4m

Ep 960The Preview 25/26: Crewe Alexandra (H)

Episode 960: The end of a long run of games is in sight, Swindon host playoff hopefuls and Railway rivals Crewe on a Saturday lunchtime before returning to a more manageable schedule, plus rain stops play again, Swindon Town Women see off Bristol Rovers and the machinations of Swindon behind the scenes are scrutinised. Plus a voicenote from Stuart Price of The Railwaymen podcast, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202640 min

Ep 959The Barnet Vista Social Club

Episode 959: Barnet 1-2 Swindon Town - If ever there was a game that summed up STFCs season then that was it. Max is on the pod to discuss. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202645 min

Ep 958The Preview 25/26: Barnet (A)

Episode 958: Swindon spoiled many a romantic Valentine's weekend in Shropshire, but will look to rekindle with some old flames as a substantial away support heads to Barnet for our second game against them under the floodlights - plus Q&A drops, county cup talk and Swindon U18s win the Tim Bell Affections Trophy. With a voicenote from Charlie of BeesPod from Vietnam, no less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202637 min

Ep 957Tamed.

Episode 957: Shrewsbury Town 3-1 Swindon Town - Ugh! Not a vintage display. Anywho, Conor is on the pod to discuss before we box this weekend up and put it in that warehouse at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Onward.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202647 min

Ep 956The Preview 25/26: Shrewsbury Town (A)

Episode 956: Swindon look to continue to pile on the misery for teams at the bottom of the table by travelling to strugglers Shrewsbury, while Swindon Town Women and the U18s will battle the elements in the hopes that their County Cup and Youth Alliance fixtures take place. With a voicenote from freelance journalist. international jetsetter and Shrewsbury fan Liam Hoofe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202633 min

Ep 955Holman Goalman

Episode 955: 99 minutes of football which came down to 60 seconds. A penalty shout at one end, Swindon take the lead at the other.Fletcher Holman proved the difference with another contribution as Swindon made it four wins in a row.Adam is joined by Glen to discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202651 min

Ep 954The Preview 25/26: Newport County (H)

Episode 954: After carefully dispatching Oldham at the weekend, Swindon will be hoping that they have found their rhythm ahead of the visit of Newport County, who are mired in the bottom two. Plus the women win away, rain stops play and a frustrating in-house Q&A. With a voicenote from 'Cousin' Jack Halpin of Newport's 1912 Exiles podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202639 min

Ep 953Ripley's Rainbow

Episode 953: Swindon Town 3-0 Oldham Athletic - 3 wins in 3 as Town prove to be too strong for the Latics. Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202647 min

Ep 952The Preview 25/26: Oldham Athletic (H)

Episode 952: Joe Acklam returns to talk about his relentlessly long transfer deadline day, and rubbing shoulders with the national media as Swindon's expulsion from the Vertu Trophy circulates - with an early kickoff against Oldham at home the perfect opportunity to galvanise the team.Every game this weekend, including Swindon v Oldham, starts one minute later to highlight the EFL and British Heart Foundation's 'Every Minute Matters' campaign - Learn CPR in 15 minutes for free | RevivR BHF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202637 min

Ep 951Expelled! A Very Swindon Saga

Emergency Pod: Our beloved Swindon Town have been thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players in the 2-1 victory against Luton Town. Yes there are aspects of this saga where the Football Association and EFL could learn/review their processes to avoid future incidents but, sadly, we believe the punishment was inevitable. Terry is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202640 min

Ep 950The Henry Gray Appreciation Society

Episode 950: Harrogate Town 0-1 Swindon Town - The charge towards League One steams onwards! Max is on the pod to discuss. COYR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202642 min

Ep 949The Preview 25/26: Harrogate Town (A)

Episode 949: JR and RPU look ahead to the Tuesday night clash at Wetherby Road and discuss Transfer Deadline Day business. Thanks to Harrogate fan Neil Hirst and Hibee Cousin Mikey for the voicenotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202652 min

Ep 948Fire, Brimstone and 3 Points

Episode 948: Swindon Town 3-1 Barrow - A slow start but a deserved victory for Swindon on a rainy in Wiltshire followed by Ian Holloway's post-match antics warming us all up. Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202644 min

Ep 947The Preview 25/26: Barrow (H)

Episode 947: Swindon are slashing the prices on the gate and hoping a bouyant crowd can boost their fortunes at home to struggling Barrow, plus Swindon Town Women play Bridgewater during the recording! With a voicenote from Jonny of Barrow fanzine Give 'Em Beans and now the podcast edition Spillin' the Beans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202638 min

Ep 946Insert New Striker Here

Episode 946: Notts County 2-1 Swindon Town - Four losses in a row. Not the Swindon Town we are use to under Ian Holloway but it's another defeat to a side near the top.Adam is joined by Alex Acklam to discuss all things Notts County, reveal the proper Acklam player ratings and after that Tabor miss, where we need to strengthen in the final days of the transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202650 min

Ep 945The Preview 25/26: Notts County (A)

Episode 945: Swindon are keen to turn the tide after three straight defeats - a weekday night trip up to Nottingham to Meadow Lane hasn't proved to be the most fertile ground for a lift in recent memory, but a win will quell the angst and see them hold the promotion places. With a voicenote from Tom of Notts County Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202640 min

Ep 944Top of the Table Crash

Episode 944: Bromley 2-1 Swindon Town - Curses! A narrow loss to top-of-the-table Bromley just as it looked like Town would leave with a point. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 20261h 0m

Ep 943The Preview 25/26: Bromley (A)

Episode 943: It's the top two - Swindon in 2nd go to surprise League Two leaders Bromley after back to back Salford defeats hoping to bounce back, while Swindon Town women face a National League Cup Quarter Final at home. With a voicenote from Machel Hewitt of From Bromley with Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202639 min

Ep 942Cheers Son's Crying...

Episode 942: Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town - Town are out of the FA Cup and miss out on a trip to Manchester City. We move on but that one ached and Dan is on to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202653 min

Ep 941The Preview 25/26: Salford City (A) - FA Cup R3 (REARRANGED)

Episode 941: With the FA charges ringing in the ears last weekend, it's time to quickly refocus as Swindon travel up to Moor Lane to play Salford in the FA Cup 3rd round fixture that was the only tie called off - plus chat about postponements, Palmer and parokeets. With another voicenote of now LSPod opposition stalwart, Danny from One Up Front blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202638 min