Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

Episode 940: Swindon Town 2-3 Salford City - Suboptimal stuff from Swindon as Karl Robinson strikes again. Tom is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 939: Swindon return to the County Ground to face fellow promotion contenders Salford City and their £900,000 frontline - but Swindon have prodigal new talents all of their own in the building. Plus Swindon Town Women face Charlton in the WFA Fourth Round. Danny from the One Up Front Blog kindly provides another voicenote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 938: Luton Town 1-2 Swindon Town - A normal night of STFC humbling higher placed opposition in the Vertu is interrupted by some admin. It's Swindon Town! Hopefully Town's deserved progression isn't at odds and it was that pesky iPad all along. Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 937: Successive weeks of cancellations due to poor weather, Swindon head to Kenilworth Road to face Luton Town in the EFL Trophy round of 16 - but will sadly have to do it without the recalled Finley Munroe. With a voicenote from Mark of Luton's Talking Hatters podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 936: Salford City P-P Swindon Town - Describing an episode as filler is probably not the way to advertise a podcast episode but it's another postponed weekend of football - BOOO!. Conor is on to discuss some Mainz, plenty of FA Cup stuff and the possibility of Town signing Ben Middlemas from Sunderland. COYR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 935: After Harrogate got frozen off (but Joe Acklam went anyway) and a few incomings and outgoings, Swindon regroup for an FA Cup Third Round tie against promotion rivals Salford City, a week ahead of hosting them at the County Ground - and Swindon Town Women look forward to a National League Cup Quarter Final against old rivals AFC Bournemouth. With a voicenote from Danny of Salford's One Up Front blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 934. Harrogate Town P-P Swindon Town - The weather prevented Town to take on Harrogate but plenty happened over the weekend and Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 933: Swindon Town 2-0 Gillingham - The busiest period on the season calendar is almost complete and the Town are doing pretty darn well. A victory over our old pals from Kent and Dan is on to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 932: The curse of Whaddon Road broken, Swindon turn their attentions to old rivals Gillingham who are experiencing a slide under a recovering Gareth Ainsworth, in the first game of 2026 on New Year's Day. Featuring a guest voicenote from Matt of Gills in the Blood TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 931: JR is your host, Dan Hunt and Max Springer are the contestants - join in the fun at home as we take a wry look back at 2025. Happy New Year, and COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 930: Cheltenham Town 0-2 Swindon Town - Splendid! The Venerable Abbott Dave is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 929: Swindon face a short yet sticky trip to Cheltenham Town just three weeks from their last meeting, with Steve Cotterill's side pulling away from the relegation spots and Town looking to come back from their Boxing Day loss at MK Dons. With loan watch, transfer rumour mill chat and a voicenote from Cheltenham journalist, broadcaster and writer Mark Halliwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 928: Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Swindon - A strange one. A better performance than the Crawley Town victory yet still nowhere near what this team is capable of... but was it that bad? Simon returns to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 927: JR and Rich bookend festive wellwishes from the Enthusiastic Contributors. Featuring Dan Hunt, Glen Waite, Matt Anderson, Tom Weekes, Conor Garratt, Honor Fraser, Max Springer, the Venerable Abbot Dave, Ben Morling, Joe Acklam, Simon Goodall, Terry Pierce and Ivo Graham. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 926: Boxing Day has never looked so appetizing, away from the turkey sandwiches - Swindon locked in a promotion clash against fellow hopefuls MK Dons. That's the festive focus from JR and Joe, with a little look at everything else on the way. Merry ChriSTmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 925: Swindon Town 1-0 Crawley Town - 3 more points for Town after an ugly 90+10 minutes at the County Ground but we will take it. Simon is on to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 924: A well rested Swindon prepare to build on last weekend's win at the Mem as they face Scott Lindsey's Crawley for some festive cheer, but they will have to make do without captain Ollie Clarke who is given a seven match suspension. Elsewhere, Swindon Women progress to the fourth round of the WFA Cup and as Swindon U18's FA Youth Cup run ends, Joe and JR look a little at future developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 923: Bristol Rovers 0-3 Swindon Town - Simon is on the pod to discuss a splendid and comfortable awayday in North Bristol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 922: Swindon look to bounce back after losing to Cheltenham by piling on the misery for Bristol Rovers, hoping to make it an imperfect ten of losses at the Memorial Stadium as Ian Holloway prepares for his first ever visit as an opposing manager - and Swindon Town Women hope to get closer to a big cup tie against Leafield in the WFA Cup 3rd round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 921: Swindon Town 0-1 Cheltenham Town - Ugh! A suboptimal night of football and Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 920: After two fantastic cup results, Swindon return swiftly to League Two action with a visit from neighbours Cheltenham Town - hoping to dent Steve Cotterill's renaissance. With a voicenote from Cheltenham fan, broadcaster and journalist Mark Halliwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 919: Swindon Town 4-0 Bolton Wanderers - Yeah, that was good. A really quite lovely Saturday afternoon at the football as Ian Holloway and his side absolutely nail it to progress to the FA Cup 3rd Round. Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 918 : The FA Cup second round sees Bolton Wanderers potentially visit for our first competitive fixture in 9 years against them - Swindon Town U18s progress in the Premier Shield and the League winners of 2019/20 are back in town. WARNING - Contains references to J*hn McG*nl*y. With voicenotes from Bolton News writer and The Buff podcast host Marc Iles, and Max's pal Matt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 917: Swindon Town 1-0 Peterborough United - It's not a giantkilling but Town dethrone the winners of the past two seasons of the EFL Trophy courtesy of a late Ollie Clarke effort - Lovely. It's a very on-the-whistle pod with Max on to discuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 916: It's a cup game under the lights as Swindon face current Vertu trophy holders Peterborough, plus the rest of the news and socials with JR and Joe. Featuring a voicenote from Charlie of the FCA winning UpThePoshCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 915: Chesterfield 1-2 Swindon Town - YES! This felt like a big win (because it was) with the wonderful wing backs doing the business. Max is on to discuss his day in Derbyshire plus Ian Holloway and his latest critique of the STFC fanbase. COYR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 914: Joe and JR recap the action in the FA Youth Cup and FA Women's Cup this week, raise some eyebrows over the latest AB minutes and talk about whether Ian Holloway's hairdryer treatment will inspire Swindon to get back to winning ways at Chesterfield. With a voicenote from Dave of Legends of the Spire podcast and fanzine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 913: Swindon Town 2-2 Grimsby Town - Ah. Things still look good but are cracks starting to appear? We'll soon find out... Dan is on the pod to discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 912: Jeremy Randall is on the pod to celebrate the career of Rod Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 911: Swindon are back at home as they host promotion hopefuls and former haunt for Holloway and Bignot; Grimsby Town - meanwhile the Women and U18s look to continue their respective FA Cup journeys. Plus a voicenote from Alex of Grimsby's own DN35 Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 910: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Swindon Town - Ian Holloway's Reds return to the top of EFL League Two which is absolutely splendid but there's work to do. Or is there? It's good to be top, we like that a lot. Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 909: JR and Joe are back to discuss seaside escapades, JV operations and the treatment table, as Swindon prepare for a long and wet journey to Fleetwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 908: Milton Keynes Dons 0-4 Swindon Town - A strong Town dismantle a weak MK Dons side as Aaron Drinan returns briefly from suspension to bag a hat-trick and help Ian Holloway's Reds progress into the knockout stages of the Vertu Trophy. Tom is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 907: RPU and Joe discuss the weekend and look ahead to the Vertu Trophy trip to stadium:mk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 906: Swindon Town 2-1 Tranmere Rovers - Who cares about 90 minutes of outstanding football if the match ends like that? Finley Munroe's injury-time howitzer gives Town the deserved 3-points and Conor is on to discuss.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 905: Swindon Town are back in EFL League Two action this weekend with the visit of Birkenhead's finest. RPU and Joe discuss the last few days and look ahead to the weekend. Thanks to Ethan Hoijord of Mere podcast for the voice note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 904: Rotherham United 1-2 Swindon Town - FA Cup First Round progression for the Town for the second season in a row after a thoroughly deserved win at EFL League One Rotherham United. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 903: Swindon are looking at a Hallo-win this weekend across the board - the womens' team facing Worthing at the County Ground on Sunday and the U18s starting the FA Youth Cup First Round with a tie against industrious, ambitious Hamble. But Ian Holloway's side may have to face their fears and win ugly, if they are to reverse their cursed fortunes and get a result at Rotherham. With a contribution from Matt from New York Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 902: Swindon Town 2-3 West Ham United U21 - The Road to Wembley™ suffers a setback after home loss to a feisty young opposition. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 901: It's almost Halloween, and Colchester may have felt more of a trick than a treat - a dispiriting performance where the cries of 'boo' were not welcome. Tuesday night, and some youngsters from East London will be knocking on the door for something sweet. It's up to the banished and forgotten in Limbo to restore Vertu in Swindon. Plus a spectral transmission from West Ham fan and Swindon resident Tom Burford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 900: Swindon Town 0-0 Colchester United - A bit of a bore draw which has frustrated some but results elsewhere mean that there's no dramatic change as Swindon continue to fight for promotion. Not much happened though. Conor is on to discuss this and other distractions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 899: One calendar year, it's the Ian Holloway anniversary game as STFC host Colchester United, almost a year on from him knocking them out of the FA Cup First Round in his first full game in charge. Plus a new face in the Academy, and Swindon Town women prepare to host Dulwich Hamlet in the Women's FA Cup. With a voicenote from Si of Colchester's Beyond the Barside podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 898: Swindon Town 2-2 Notts County - Town miss out on top spot but Aaron Drinan gets back to scoring goals and Finley Munroe is great. Adam and Glen are on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 897: Back under the Tuesday Night Lights - Swindon are smarting from a humbling defeat away to Accrington, but have the chance to go top when they host in-form Notts County in a rearranged fixture from the international break. With a voicenote contribution from Tom of Notts County Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 896: Accrington Stanley 4-0 Swindon Town - Oof! One for the ‘die-hards’ and LSPOD completionists. It’s a disappointing defeat to Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium. Ian Holloway’s side struggled to find their rhythm, with key moments including a soft sending-off and missed opportunities. Max joins RPU to reflect on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 895 :Ball, Bath, Ben(n), Boardrooms and Beyond - they're all up for grabs in a week that accelerated news wise for Swindon Town, who prepare to take the trip to Accrington Stanley before getting in the Saturday/Tuesday patterns. With a voicenote from Tony of Accrington's 'Across the Pitch' podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 894: No game for the senior side so it's a round-up episode with RPU and JR discussing long weekend, the U18s, STWFC, loanees, internationals, FA Cup and the sad loss of Arnold Darcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 893: Dan is on the pod to discuss the season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 892: Newport County 0-1 Swindon Town - Adam is joined by Honor to to discuss the latest 3-points for Ian Holloway's Reds.A huge thank you to Adam and Honor for podding at very short notice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.