Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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.

Episode 770: Swindon are in need of something against Fleetwood Town, and Ian Holloway is tearing up the teamsheets to get one up over former protegee Charlie Adam- JR and Joe Acklam discuss the presser and the tight turnaround, with Fleetwood fans Jack and Knappers (CodsVlogs) contributing from their perspectiveEdition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 769: Colchester United 4-0 Swindon Town - Adam is on to discuss. Sadness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 768: The tight turnaround leaves presser duties to Marcus Bignot, ahead of Swindon's trip to Colchester. Superfan and contributor Si returns to give his take on Col U's recent form, JR and Joe Acklam discuss advent calendars and more.Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 767: Accrington Stanley 2-2 Swindon Town (AET) - It's a penalty shoot-out exit from the FA Cup for the Town and Max was there to see it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 766: A bumpy week for Swindon comes to a head in Round 2 of the FA cup, a repeat of a few weeks back as Swindon once again travel away to Accrington - Ian Holloway is left to assess the mental character and resilience of his squad, backed up by Grant Hall who he managed at QPR. JR and Joe Acklam discuss the press conference and the week's news. Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 765: After the launch of the Spirit of '69 group and looking ahead to the planned non confrontational protest strategy against owner Clem Morfuni, JR sits in to pitch your user submitted questions to Dan and Terry. Live audio - apologies for sound quality!Loathed Strangers Fanzine: https://ko-fi.com/s/6f7516a4b0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 764: Author and Town fan, Martin Nash, is on the pod to discuss his book 'Boys Don't Cry, Girls Can't Throw: How Sports Stars re Redefining the Conversation around Mental Health'.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Dont-Girls-Cant-Throw/dp/183796078X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CL7OJ95N0QEK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BEEcR4Ph0NVHEVmJuYXsnQ.Asl8_Pq678ri0wd5s3TKF8FYb62GIgx3gPTJbkzhY6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=Boys+Don%27t+Cry%2C+Girls+Can%27t+Throw%3A+How+Sports+Stars+Are+Redefining+the+Conversation+Around+Mental&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732659278&sprefix=boys+don%27t+cry+girls+can%27t+throw+how+sports+stars+are+redefining+the+conversation+around+mental%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 763: Swindon Town 2-3 Morecambe - A wretched weekend and Dan is on the pod to discuss.Loathed Strangers Fanzine: https://ko-fi.com/s/6f7516a4b0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 762: After a week of spooky goings on in the news cycle and the imminent launch of Statue Park, Ian Holloway looks to build his squad's legacy against fellow League Two strugglers Morecambe. JR and Joe Acklam round up the presser and the week's news, and Dave Salmon from Beyond Radio and iFollow gives the lowdown on the Shrimpers' situation.Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 761: Accrington Stanley 2-2 Swindon Town - It's a late night record and Max is on the pod to discuss the draw up in Lancashire but Rich is a little tired, a little frustrated and a little hangry and this proves major factor behind the mood is this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 760: Rather than invoking the retro milk ads, STFC and Ian Holloway are asking themselves 'who are we' in Ian Holloway's presser ahead of the trip to Accrington. JR and Joe Acklam reflect on that and other Swindon news, Callum from Accrington's 'Raw Milk' pod dials in with the away perspective. Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 759: MK Dons 3-1 Swindon Town - The world famous new manager bounce didn't extend beyond the cup games as Scott Lindsey educates Ian Holloway in what can be achieved within EFL League 2 and Max is on to discuss.Edition #2 of the Loathed Strangers fanzine is OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 758: Ian Holloway looks to imprint his philosophies ahead of Saturday's trip to Milton Keynes Dons, and Joe Acklam looks forward to enjoying the exceptional media facilities and legroom. JR hopes for three points. COYR!LSPOD Fanzine issue #2 now available online! https://ko-fi.com/s/6f7516a4b0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 757: Swindon Town 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur U21 - Nice little run out, into the next round, 100% record under Holloway and now onto the league! Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 756: Ian Holloway looks to roll the dice and give opportunities in the last group game of the EFL trophy against the Spurs Academy - just a draw will see Town through to the knockout stages. JR is joined by Joe Acklam of the Swindon Advertiser to look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 755: Swindon Town 2-1 Colchester United (AET) - Dan is on the pod to discuss Ian Holloway's first game in charge and first victory as Town progress in the FA Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 754: It's Ian Holloway's first pre-match press conference as Swindon Manager as he prepares to take to the dugout for the first time against Colchester United at home in the FA Cup First Round, JR and Joe Acklam reflect on an extended discussion and preview the opposition with Colchester fan Si dialing in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 753: Swindon Town 1-1 Gillingham - 10-men Swindon work hard and earn a point against old pals Gillingham at the CG. Conor is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 752: A day delayed - Mark Kennedy is dismissed and the Ian Holloway era looms, but before that - Joe Acklam returns from holiday to hear from DoF Jamie Russell about how the transition will be managed for the Gillingham game and onward. Onward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 751: Conor returns to discuss the appointment of Ian Holloway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 750: Reaction pod with Conor on to discuss the exit of Mark Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 749: Salford City 2-1 Swindon Town - Same old story but Adam is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 748: Joe Acklam is still on holiday, so JR is again joined by BBC Radio Wiltshire's Andrew Hawes to discuss the latest news around the County Ground, including Mark Kennedy's press conference ahead of the trip to former documentary darlings Salford. Thanks to Danny from One Up Front - their fanzine 'Old Dead Tree' featuring a Joe Acklam piece available from the ground, £3 cash only! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 747: Swindon Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers - Pah! JR is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 746: Joe Acklam is on holiday, so JR is joined by BBC Radio Wiltshire's Andrew Hawes to discuss the latest news around the County Ground, including Mark Kennedy's press conference ahead of the weekend visit from Doncaster Rovers - featuring a voicenote from Danny of the Ramblin' Rovers pod and a correction from Rich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 745: Cheltenham Town 2-3 Swindon Town - Is this a corner turning or another regional victory over terrible opposition? Stay tuned! Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 744: JR and Joe Acklam of the Adver do some soul searching reflecting on Mark Kennedy's presser ahead of the weekend's trip to Cheltenham, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 743: Swindon Town 4-0 Bristol Rovers - Bosh! Swindon Town sweep Bristol Rovers aside in the BSM Trophy - Lovely stuff. What does it all mean? Does it mean anything at all? We'll soon find out! Terry is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 742: JR and Joe Acklam of the Adver look ahead to a derby day in the EFL Trophy, hosting Bristol Rovers, with Mark Kennedy's presser. Can you hear the Tote Town End boys sing? No, there's only the Arkells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.