Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

Episode 870: A decade of round one exits, and Swindon fans are left with a sense of hiraeth for the cup they lifted in 1969 and enjoyed fruitful runs in years past. Town could do worse than a warm croeso from fallen Welsh giants Cardiff, for the first competitve game between the sides in over 20 years, Joe Acklam and JR discuss this and more, plus the 'View From the Ninian' with Bluebirds fan Ben James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 869: Swindon Town 3-2 Cambridge United - Winning on the opening day is for suckers. Week 2 is where the real fun begins and their was some fun (and mild peril) to be had at the CG this weekend as Town beat Cambridge United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 868: Night after night, hour after hour - Clem needs his SBC safety certificate power! Join us as we recap a week of bad PR as STFC get ready to welcome back fans to (most of) the Nigel Eady County Ground - with a substantial contribution on the line by Jules of 'Under the Abbey Stand' podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 867: Walsall 2-1 Swindon Town - Conor is on the pod to discuss the opening day loss at the Bescot. This isn't 50 minutes of rage but maybe a nice early grounding for us all.This episode was recorded 10 minutes after the final whistle. The pod will cover Town's statement bemoaning fan behaviour in the next pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 866: 'ere we go then - The Adver's Joe Acklam joins RPU, covering for JR, to review what was a mildly busy week and preview the opening game of the season at the Bescot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 865: A catch-up with Dan as we look ahead to the 2025/26 season. Onward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 864: A BONUS POD! Here are some 2025/26 season predictions from a selection of LSPOD contributors (who weren't on holiday whilst the request went out). It's just a bit of fun and I hope you enjoy listening to them along with some highlights from the previous season.Predictions provided by Ben III in Poland, Max, BBC Radio Wiltshire's Andrew Hawes, The Most Splendid Matt in Singapore, JR, Daniel Hunt, Terry, The Venerable Abbott Dave, RPU, The Great Matthew Kilford, Adver Joe, Simon, Alex Vlogged, Adam 'Mr. Tuesday Night' Johnson, Conor 'The Boy in the Bitteland' Garratt, Tyler, Tom, Honor and Ben II in Manchester.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 863: Eastleigh 2-3 Swindon Town - Pre-season closes with another victory over non-league rivals, this time a tougher test against the Spitfires of Hampshire. Pod debutant Tom joins RPU to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 862: New faces and old scores to settle as Swindon prepare to conclude their pre-season with the common hurdle of an away trip to National League side Eastleigh. Joe Acklam and JR discuss that and the week's news, plus a voicenote transcribed from Eastleigh fan UpTheSpits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 861: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker returns to answer your Swindon Town related questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 860: Chippenham Town 1-5 Swindon Town - Another comfortable win over local non-league opponents but Ian Holloway wasn't convinced. Simon returns to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 859: (A late recording and edit due to two keen podcasters watching the Lionesses) JR and Joe review the past few days in Swindontownland and look ahead to the pre-season friendly at Hardenhuish Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 858: Melksham Town 0-4 Swindon Town - Swindon are victorious in the sundrenched heat of Wiltshire for the second Saturday in a row. This time Melksham Town lose by four goals and Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 857: Swindon prepare for the now traditional trip to Melksham, and in a LSPod coup we have a voicenote from their co-chairman Kev Bush! Plus Joe and JR look over the latest trials, tribulations and loan moves across SN1 this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 856: Swindon Supermarine 0-4 Swindon Town - Simon is on the pod to discuss the opening game of pre-season victory at the Webbswood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 855: The Presser is dead, long live The Preview! The hard new concept gets a soft launch for pre-season - JR and Joe Acklam return to talk through a few bits from the newsreel as well as looking forward to the trip to South Marson, with the Holloway run and Bratislavian football holidays also on the menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 854: Fools Rush In podcast panellist, Nick Smith, is on the pod to discuss his Swindon Town Wembley XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 853: Conor is on the pod to discuss Jake Tabor, Harrison Sohna, Botan Ameen and cardio. This epsiode is LSPODs 148th and final episode of the 2024-25 season. Thank you all for your continued support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 852: The Venerable Abbott Dave is on the pod to discuss trailists and tasty, tasty 2025/26 EFL League Two fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 851: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker is on the pod to answer some listeners questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 850: Max returns to the summer schedule to discuss topics including Aaron Drinan, Sir Charles Vernam, Jake Tabor and the usual tangents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 849: A pretty rare slow week in Swindontownland so the summer schedule continues with a My XI and this time the artist formally known as AlexVlogs is on the pod to discuss his 2006-2025 XI using one player for each season he has supported the club...! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 848: Town fan Jon Saunders is on the pod to discuss his STFC International Flavour XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 847: Terry is on the pod to discuss Clem Morfuni's failure to secure permission from the Trust to redevelop the Don Rogers Stand. This is a reaction episode recorded on the day of the result announcement. I'm sure there will be more to follow over the coming weeks.Note: This is recorded by two people who started an anti-Morfuni group so, y'know, it's not balanced. I will endeavour to seek an alternative view once we know how this all progresses (RPU). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 846: Dan is on the pod to discuss the signings of Joe Snowdon and Fil Mabete plus a look at the squad as things stand and the usual tangents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 845: JR hosts a discussion with SO69 co-founders Terry Pierce and Dan Hunt. Topics include next steps for the group and the redevelopment of the CG.Discussion was recording live via X Spaces on June 9, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 844: A very northern looking Swindon Town XI as selected by Wor Max.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 843: Sorry we're late. Blame these very lovely and not at all frustrating (for me and me only) STFC Friday evening news updates. Max is on the pod to discuss James Ball, Connor Ripley, Jack Bycroft plus other bits and pieces... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 842: The summer schedule continues with Simon joining RPU to discuss the final EFL L2 line-up, the redevelopment vote, Glatzel sticking around and pre-season friendlies being confirmed. Onward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.