Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

Episode 791: The dream of Wembley is over. Was it ever there? Anyway, it's the end of the road in the Vertu Trophy. A hard fought defeat to League One table toppers Birmingham City who robbed us of a County Ground penalty shoutout. Adam and Dan discuss the game, the January transfer window and more as all eyes can now be placed on the League and securing safety... Right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 790: Having seen off fellow L1 promotion hopefuls Wycombe at Adams Park, Swindon will be hoping to do it again when they host the big boys of the division Birmingham City - who after 30 years are hoping to party like it's 1995 with an EFL Trophy and L1 title double. Holloway has a selection headache, and JR and Joe Acklam try to tie it all together. Also featuring Alex Dicken of the Birmingham Mail and Keep Right On podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 789: Swindon Town 0-0 Crewe Alexandra - In which Swindon grapples with the elements, but not even the superlative efforts of the ground staff can prevent a thick fog descending over the stadium, putting the game in jeopardy. After the restart, however, neither team can get into gear and take advantage - a firm nil-nil which might suit against second place. Max is on with JR to talk about the afternoon's events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 788: Freezing temperatures have given Swindon respite and frostbite, and the treatment table starts to get busy as Swindon prepare to host 2nd placed Crewe at home, Ian Holloway is defiant in managing the transfer window and taking the club's destiny into his own vision. Joe and JR huddle for warmth over his press conference and this week's news - plus a voicenote from Stuart from The Railwaymen Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 787: Notts County 2-0 Swindon Town - A lesson in not getting too carried away - Swindon's fine festive form is met with a humbling defeat away to Notts County, and the mire of bottom end League Two still looms with adverse weather postponements leading to more games in hand and less respite. Adam is back on the pod with JR to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 786: Two days on from an extraordinary win on New Year's Day, the cold snap has hit as Swindon prepare to make the journey to Nottingham for their trip to promotion hopefuls Notts County. JR and Joe Acklam discuss some bold transfer claims three days into the window as Ian Holloway muses over his options for strenghthening the side. Tom from Notts County Talk rejoins to leave a note on how things look in the white and black side of the River Trent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 785: How was that for New Year's entertainment? Extraordinary scenes, crazy reffing and late, late drama as Cox cooly steps up to score the winner and turn the tables on Colchester. Conor and JR discuss an audacious start to 2025 for STFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 784: The first home game of 2025 awaits and Ian Holloway sees Colchester as his benchmark, narrowly knocking them out in the FA Cup first round before reaching the nadir of the season in the away fixture - but thoughts of the new year cause Holloway to look ahead. Joe and JR dissect, and Colchester fan Si returns once more to share his thoughts on their form since that cup exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 783: Bromley 1-1 Swindon Town - The big groundhopper tickoff and a tough place to kill time on a Sunday morning. Swindon pick up a decent point that is simultaneously a sobering one, as JR and Adam reflect on what is a good result in terms of the season, but a bad reflection on the state of things at the end of 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 782: Joe Acklam and JR reconvene to discuss Town's second London festive trip to surprise EFL newcomers Bromley. Marcus Bignot takes the questions, and Aaron Drinan drops by for a catch up. Featuring a contribution by From Bromley With Love writer, podcaster and interviewer Machel St Patrick Hewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 781: AFC Wimbledon 1-1 Swindon Town - No underground, overground due to railstrikes - but Swindon womble home with a point against playoff pushing Wimbledon, an unchanged side starting to gain advantage and grow - Dan and JR discuss the post Boxing Day festivities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 780: Joe Acklam is back with JR to give the media perspective of the weekend's win and the Spirit of '69 Day of Action, and to look ahead with Ian Holloway's London Christmas fixtures, the first being the Boxing Day trip away to AFC Wimbledon.A very Merry Christmas to all listeners of the podcast, from all of us here at the Loathed Strangers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 779: Swindon Town 3-1 Grimsby Town - Against the odds and the Spirit of '69 day of action going without a hitch, Swindon thrive in adverse conditions, no doubt spurred on by the orange hat brigade - but Ian Holloway takes it personally and sullies the sweetness somewhat. JR and Dave recap and discuss a memorable day on Shrivenham Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 778: After hitting the headlines for an outburst, Ian Holloway holds court with an audience from Sky as well as the usual local media guys at Beversbrook, his 1000th game ahead against former club Grimsby who have scores to settle, and the Spirit of '69 Day of Action draws near. JR and Joe Acklam talk all things Town, and Alex from the DN35 podcast gives the opposition view.Swindon Town will always be OUR football club, with that in mind... Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 777: Dan and Terry are on the pod to discuss the upcoming Spirit of '69 Day of Action before Grimsby Town (H). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 776: Bradford City 1-0 Swindon Town - A grim afternoon in the north and Terry is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 775: Following back to back wins in the League and the Vertu, Ian Holloway rouses the troops ahead of a testy trip up to Bradford on Saturday. Before then, it's the FA Youth Cup featuring Botan Ameen revisiting his old haunts and academy teammates, with Holloway and Bignot watching as illustrious Rangermen alumni. Joe A and JR reflect. Don't miss the previous episode with an LSPod Book Club interview featuring David Squires! (774) and remember; Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 774: David Squires is on the pod to discuss Swindon Town and his career. He has a new book OUT NOW called 'Chaos in the Box: Chronicles from Modern Football'.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chaos-Box-Chronicles-Modern-Football/dp/1783352833 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 773: Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Swindon Town - Well, well, well! A most splendid performance from the second string at L1 high-fliers, Wycombe, as Town progress to Round of 16! Conor is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 772:  It's the JR derby - Swindon are in the knockout stages of the EFL trophy - he and Joe Acklam talk about the difficult selection choices for Ian Holloway ahead of the FA Youth Cup and considering the winning side that took three points against Fleetwood. Dan of the Heroes of HP12 podcast talks about the opposition, last year's finalists who are currently sitting at the top of League One.Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 771: Swindon Town 3-1 Fleetwood Town - Relief and rejoice as Town end a near 2-month winless streak in EFL League Two! Conor and Max are on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.