Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

Episode 891: A rugby free weekend but still a lunchtime kickoff as Swindon travel up the M4 and over the Severn Bridge to face Newport County - with a late presser, Joe and JR crack on with the week's news and preview the game in advance, and Cousin Jack drops in from the 1912 Exiles podcast to leave a voicenote and bring us up to speed with all things on and off the field at Rodney Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 890: Swindon Town 2-0 Bromley - 3-points are back as Town comfortably beat Andy Woodman's Bromley side and Simon is on to discuss. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 889: Swindon are back at home to host tricky Bromley, who sit just outside the playoffs - Ian Holloway muses on a week that seemed pensive, positive and proactive, but the clouds loom for Clem as Kieran Maguire raises his head again. With audio from Machel St Patrick Harris of 'From Bromley with Love' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 888: A bonus pod courtesy of Neil Hutching (chair) and Andy Bennett (vice-chair) of Trust STFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 887: Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town - Ah well! The fine run of victories comes to an end and Max is on the pod to discuss the rainy day in Salford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 886: Swindon sit top of the league, and it's first vs third on Saturday as they travel to face Salford City . Andrew Hawes returns to discuss the game ahead and the week's news, plus a voicenote from Danny of Salford's 'One Up Front' podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 885: Swindon Town 3-1 Harrogate Town - Yes. Please! Dan is on the pod to discuss yet another STFC victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 884: A nice headache for Ian Holloway as our two new loanees join the fold from the International Break, giving Ian Holloway an almost full quota to choose from. Elsewhere, Joe and JR give a potted summation of some other STFC appearances in the podcast world, and Harrogate fan Neil Hirst returns to give the opposition perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 883: Barrow 1-3 Swindon Town - Winning is lovely, isn't it? a fourth win in a row for Town as they grab all three points in Cumbria. Conor is on the pod to discuss - Splendid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 882: Swindon's winning run and momentum gives Ian Holloway food for thought ahead of a long trip ahead to Cumbria as international week starts, with our two new loanees involved in action for their respective nations. JR and Joe Acklam discuss depth, rehabilitation and the revolving door of the academy. Plus a voicenote from Jonny of Barrow's long standing fanzine and website, 'Give 'Em Beans'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 881: Swindon Town 3-2 Reading - Town defeat old rivals Reading in the Vertu and Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 880: Transfer deadline day closes at a bedtime friendly hour,and Town fans sleep badly with some international bright young things from up the M4 coming in on loan - and Joe Acklam and JR look ahead to the first Group D South game of the EFL Vertu Trophy at home to old derby rivals Reading - with a voicenote from Swindon resident, comedian and host of Old Town Comedy Club Sam Michael, a not so secret Reading fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 879: Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Swindon Town - A magnificent performance in Chesire by Ian Holloway's dominant Reds and Conor is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 878: Joe Acklam and JR discuss a busy 24 hours of incomings ahead of the lunchtime kickoff against Crewe, as Ryan Tafazolli and Hollywood superhero movie barman Ollie Palmer join - plus good news for Ollie 'Clipper' Clarke and a voicenote from Stuart Price of The Railwaymen Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 877: Swindon Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town - The Battle of the STFCs goes the way of the mighty Moonrakers - Huzzah! Town fans leave happy, Ian Holloway says some things but a (deserved) win is a win (is a win). COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 876: JR and RPU review the week and preview the battle of the STFCs at the CG.NOTE: Barnet U18s is away - Don't go to the Royal Agricultural University! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 875: Swindon Town 0-2 Barnet - Good grief! It was a long night at the County Ground as Swindon concede two late goals to suffer their first home defeat of the season. A game to forget and will be forgotten is discussed in depth as Max joins Adam... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 874: The Saturday/Tuesday cosmic ballet goes on, as Swindon prepare to host their second home game and the first under the summer evening lights as we welcome EFL returnees Barnet back to the County Ground. Joe and JR engage in more unqualified Harry Smith discourse, and Charlie from BeesPod gives us a catchup on Barnet and memories of trips past. Recorded on the move, so audio quality isn't the best, apologies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 873: Oldham Athletic 1-2 Swindon Town - Yessir! Back-to-back L2 wins as Town beat Oldham on their own patch and Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 872: A lunchtime reunion for two former Premier League tusslers, as Swindon travel back to Boundary Park to face Oldham after their National League sabbatical ended and they returned to the football league. JR and Joe Acklam discuss this and all the latest from Ian Holloway's press conference, as well as the opposition perspective from Matt of Oldham Fan Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 871: Cardiff City 2-1 Swindon Town - Terry is on the pod to discuss the latest EFL Cup exit at the first hurdle plus a bit of a state-of-play chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.