Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.