Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Episode 841: Dan is on the pod to discuss recent developments with the County Ground redevelopment plus some not-so-serious stuff.Dan Hunt tackling the Tour De Cotswolds 100 miler!https://nationwide.benevity.org/community/fundraiser/view/36?utm_source=share_giveop_web&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=shareFunds raised are for the MND Association. Good luck Dan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 840: Happy Bank Holiday! The summer schedule begings with Max joining RPU to discuss Town's history in the EFL Play-Offs (tis the season). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 839: A bonus episode for the exercisers, dog walkers, chore doers and, well, pretty much everyone else. Andrew Hawes is on the pod to discuss the signing of Darren Oldaker plus some tangents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 838: Max is on the pod to discuss Tom Nichols joining permanently, Joel McGregor signing a new deal plus a whole bunch of other stuff from the last week in Swindontownland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 837: Dan is on the pod to discuss the second half of the 24/25 campaign as Ian Holloway turns Swindon Town's fortunes on-the-pitch in dramatic and comprehensive fashion... but it's not all rosey off-the-pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 836: Dan is on the pod to review the 2024/25 season. In part one we cover the Summer of 2024 to New Year's Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 835: Swindon Town have published their retained list and Max is on the pod with RPU to discuss initial feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 834: The season has ended and it's time to start easing into the summer schedule. First up! JR joins RPU for the seventh instalment of the LSPOD End of Season Awards.Categories: Biggest Villain, Worst Moment, Disappearing Act, Best Moment, Best Team Performance, Best Individual Performance, Best Goal, Best Goal Celebration, Best Save, Best Loanee, Breakout Season, Unsung Hero, Most Improved, Team of the Year, Fans Favourite, Lou Reed MOTM Winner and the LSPOD Player of the Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 833: Swindon Town 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons - A proper end-of-season snoozefest to see out the 2024/25 season and Simon is on to discuss but there's plenty to talk about because "well... it's Swindon Town". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 832: It's the last game of the season, as Swindon host MK Dons at home in BBQ weather conditions, with both teams having little to play for. In the backdrop of a mealy mouthed fan forum,Ian Holloway's press conference discussioons turn to squadbuilding and who will be at SN1 still come August. Also featuring Ollie Clarke, and a voicenote from Liam of the MK1 Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 831: Gillingham 1-1 Swindon Town - Andrew Hawes is on the pod to discuss the draw at Priestfield plus other STFC related tidbits from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 830: With Swindon unable to put Bromley to the sword, the mathematics finally show that Swindon are certainly not making the playoffs - and it's a trip to our old foes from four decades ago Gillingham, where Ian Holloway will meet his former QPR player Gareth Ainsworth, a fixture where both teams might have wished for more; but where players out of contract might be looking to make an impression on either manager as the season closes. JR and Joe Acklam discuss this and more, plus a voicenote from Matt from Gills in the Blood TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 829: Swindon Town 0-1 Bromley. Ah well. A fifth straight win proves to be a bridge too far for Ian Holloway and his side as Bromley kill off the unlikely chance of Swindon Town squeezing into seventh place. It was a game where Town will feel like they should have won but were prevented by missed opportunities and a goalkeeper out to prove a point! Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 828: The second game of the Easter season as Swindon prepare to host League 2 newcomers Bromley for the first time in almost five decades, and only the second time as a league opponent - on the back of arguably the best performance of the season. Playoff hopes and the rumour mill churn are discussed with JR and Joe, plus Machel of the From Bromley with Love Podcast and a PSA from Ivo Graham for attendees at the game (Meet Ivo and get some free collectible cards! - Statue Park, 2pm) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 827: Grimsby Town 0-4 Swindon Town - A near complete performance from Town in Cleethorpes as Ian Holloway's side sweep aside Dave Artell's Play-Off hopefuls on their own patch. Conor is on the pod to discuss. 3 games left, 9 points to play for, 6 points adrift of the Play-Offs but plenty of traffic ahead. They couldn't... Could they? Whatever happens let's enjoy the form while we can! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 826: An easter treat - a match between two headline stealers, Swindon coming off the back of a bonkers back-and-forth with Bradford, and Grimsby scoring screamers inside their own half. JR and Joe share the proverbial seaside bag of chips over Ian Holloway's presser, also featuring Joe Westley and Alex from the DN35 podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 825: Swindon Town 5-4 Bradford City - An absolute ding-dong in the sunshine at the County Ground as 10-man, double own goal goalscoring Bantams succumb to Ian Holloway's vibesmen. Simon returns to discuss!NOTE: Pod recorded before Grimsby threw away their own 2-0 lead - 9 points from 7th with 4 to play - snookers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 824: Swindon surprised Fleetwood at the weekend, and will be hoping to do the same against title hopefuls Bradford City, sitting at the top on goal difference. Joe Acklam and JR discuss Stephen Darby, pitch renovations and DRS Stand upheaval - plus a voicenote from Liam from Lower League Look with his Bantams hat on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 823: Fleetwood Town 0-4 Swindon Town - Woof! A comfortable away day in the sunshine secures EFL safety as we prepare ourselves for an interesting few months ahead. Simon returns to discuss. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 822: A very depleted Swindon make the trip back up to the North West Coast as Ian Holloway returns a few miles up the road from one of his greatest successes, at Fleetwood Town's Highbury ground. JR and Joe Acklam talk ahead of the Adver man's second northern trip of the week, and EFL podcaster and Cods fan Knappers joins us again for a voicenote contribution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 821: Ian Holloway Chaos. Harry Smith at CB will live long in the memory but so will those final few minutes. Kabongo Tshimanga, the coolest man at SN1, slots home two late penalties to take the three points. Adam is joined by Max to discuss a frantic evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 820: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker is on the pod to answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 819: The Promotion Party rolls into town, but we're not invited - playoff pushing AFC Wimbledon look to make April Fools of Swindon to continue their run, and Ian Holloway is setting down the gauntlet in the presser and unfolding his vision with his three year contract signed and sealed. Joe Acklam and JR discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 818: Morecambe 1-0 Swindon Town - One for the purists! Simon is on the pod to discuss the very 'end of season' day out in rainy Lancashire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 817: The decision inertia monster awakens, amidst a season ticket launch and a three year contract for Ian Holloway finally signed. Before that unfolds, Swindon have a tough away fixture against relegation threatened Morecambe who are desperate for a win. JR and Joe Acklam pick that and everything apart, and Shrimps Verdict and Beyond Radio / iFollow commentator for Morecambe Dave Salmon joins us with a voicenote, plus Connor Ripley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 816: Swindon Town 0-0 Accrington Stanley - Dave is on the pod as we labour our way through an uninspiring weekend of EFL League Two football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 815: AB blues, protracted contracts and the visit from Accrington are all under discussion as Joe and JR recap the latest with Ian Holloway from Beversbrook - plus a great last minute voicenote contribution from Stanley fan and Ontario resident Tony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 814: Swindon Town 3-3 Cheltenham Town - Goals galore and an STFC comeback but no maximum points for either side as both teams begin to plan their summer holidays. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 813: Cheltenham are here again - a bumper following are heading from our neighbours in Gloucs (Stratton Bank, anyone?) for a pleasant lunchtime encounter - BBC Radio Gloucs commentator Mark Helliwell provides a voicenote, while JR and Joe discuss Ian Holloway's presser ahead of the visit from Michael Flynn's men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 812: Doncaster Rovers 2-2 Swindon Town - Ian Holloway's half-time changes help Town to what felt like a most unlikely point at promotion chasing Doncaster. Honor is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 811: A big test for Swindon away to automatic hopefuls Doncaster. JR and Joe Acklam discuss Ian Holloway's reflections and expectations, and Ryan Delaney drops by for a player interview. Ramblin' Rovers podcast contributor Danny gives us the good feelings up at the Keepmoat, and a special voicenote from Swindon's Her Game Too rep Holly on all the details around Sunday's STFC Women's game at 2pm at the County Ground Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 810: Swindon Town 2-2 Salford City - Honours even as Town slug it out with Salford. Adam is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 809: Andrew Hawes is back on The Presser, as Joe Acklam is away - less interview audio but more chat as he and JR talk about Ian Holloway's press conference against Salford City, Swindon still looking for a first home win over them. With Danny from the 1 Up Front podcast/Old Dead Tree fanzine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 808: Walsall 0-1 Swindon Town - Well... there we have it! Town's march to wherever this is going continues and we don't mind it at all. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 807: Swindon travel up the M6 to the UK's most seen stadium tomorrow as 1100+ hardy souls make their way to support Swindon at Walsall. Ian Holloway is definiant in the face of his ban, the injury table lightens a little and we learn a little about academy registrations. Featuring Kam Cavanagh, Walsall stats man on Twitter and podcast contributor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 806: Swindon Town 1-0 Chesterfield - 3-points in the bag as Town rise to 15th in League 2. Simon returns to discuss. Splendid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 805: Statements, statements and statements - JR and Joe Acklam discuss them as Swindon Town look to make theirs at home to season openers Chesterfield who are drifting from the playoffs, with audio from Ian Holloway and Tunmise Sobowale - plus a voicenote from Legends of the Spire fanzine writer and podcaster David Garrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 804: Harrogate Town 1-0 Swindon Town - Ah! STFCs much needed EFL League Two unbeaten run comes to an unfortunate end in North Yorkshire but was it the end of the world? Time will tell. Simon joins RPU on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 803: A quiet week in SN1 as Ian Holloway prepares to take his team on a long excursion up to Harrogate, with a very extensive away day guide from opposition fan Neil Hirst on holiday -plus roundups on the Academy and Women's teams, with JR and Joe Acklam of the Swindon Advertiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 802: Swindon Town 3-3 Port Vale - A cracker at the County Ground as Town earn a draw and Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 801: While the Spirit of '69 leave their mark on the magic roundabout, Ian Holloway prepares for a midday visit from Port Vale. New keeper Connor Ripley talks but will sit out in a 'gentlemen's agreement', Ale and Vale podcaster Dan leaves a voicenote and Joe and JR preview everything ahead of a testy weekend at the County Ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 800: JR, Terry and Dan discuss the upcoming Spirit of '69 protest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 799: The streak is over! Max enjoys a winning away day as Swindon pile on the pain at Carlisle - he's here with JR to recap everything from Brunton Park. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 798: Swindon prepare to take the long trip to fellow strugglers Carlisle, and Brunton Bugle podcaster Lee tells us how off the field - everything's looking up even if the team are very much looking downward. Our hosts have been busy in the transfer window while Ian Holloway has been measured... rumours, facts and prospects all discussed with JR and Joe Acklam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 797: Let's just take the three points shall we? A below par Swindon from recent weeks threatened to end the recent unbeaten home run but it does extend to six. 13 points away from the relegation zone, can we breathe easier? Listen to Adam and Honor who discuss those dramatic last few minutes. But tonight's important question is, what's your choice of chocolate at the football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 796: More floodlit fun as Swindon prepare to host fellow League Two strugglers Tranmere. Joe Acklam is back from his midweek break to discuss with JR the latest Ian Holloway press conference, and additional wranglings emerging at SN1 - plus a voicenote from Tranmere fan, podcaster and journalist Ethan Hoijord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 795: A win away from home on a Friday night, and Max was safely at home watching along on Sky Sports, but is here to share his thoughts - meanwhile Rich is the man on the ground at Rodney Parade, and Conor is the man tying it all together. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 794: Friday Night Lights at Rodney Parade - Swindon travel to Newport in search of the elusive win Ian Holloway craves - and a lot of conjecture about the internal machinations of the potential from the transfer window. Andrew Hawes is back covering for Joe Acklam, and a voicenote from Cousin Jack of the 1912 Exiles podcast gives us the Newport POV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 793: An early goal from Ofoborh and almost eighty minutes of squeaky bum time before Smith seemingly dodged the offside trap... Another clean sheet and results elsewhere very much suiting STFC, JR and Conor discuss over a short supply beefy drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 792: JR and Joe discuss the latest Ian Holloway press conference as Town prepare to take on Barrow at the County Ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.