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The Official Ipswich Town Podcast

The Official Ipswich Town Podcast

Exclusive insight into Ipswich Town Football Club.

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Show overview

The Official Ipswich Town Podcast launched in 2023 and has put out 21 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2023, with 15 episodes published. Published by Ipswich Town.

Episodes
21
Running
2023–2024 · 1y
Median length
49 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Hosted by Aaron Paul, The Official Ipswich Town Podcast is the only place to get an exclusive insight into the football Club.Brought to you by Fleximize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 19 | Mark Ashton on promotion, recruitment, changes and the challenge of the Premier League

In a special two-part interview, CEO Mark Ashton looks back on Town's incredible 2023/24 campaign which ended in promotion to the Premier League, before looking ahead to the challenges facing the Club and the changes needed as the Blues prepare to return to the top flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202455 min

S1 Ep 18Ep 18 | The Engine Room

Join host Aaron Paul for the latest episode, which begins with a chat with Town Women striker Natasha Thomas after she recently became the first player to reach the 15-goal mark. Then the feature interview (13.42) sees Aaron joined by skipper Sam Morsy and midfield partner Massimo Luongo to discuss the run-in, leadership, their partnership and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 202450 min

S1 Ep 17Ep 17 | George's road to Town

Defender George Edmundson speaks to host Aaron Paul to discuss his journey in football, which saw him bounce around clubs in the North West before heading to a Scottish giant and then on to Portman Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20241h 20m

S1 Ep 16Ep 16 | Town Women Special

On a special episode building up to Town Women's historic game at Portman Road, host Aaron Paul first catches up with Natasha Thomas and Sophie Peskett to look ahead to the big game. Then, Lenna Gunning-Williams and Ruby Doe join the show for a game of Team Mates, lifting the lid on the Town Women's squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202436 min

Mark Ashton and Kieran McKenna | Extended interview

Town legend Matt Holland sits down with CEO Mark Ashton and Manager Kieran McKenna to discuss a wide range of topics, looking back at the season so far and ahead to the future. Mark and Kieran assess the January transfer window and discuss upcoming projects at both the stadium and training ground, while also shining a light on the work of Town Women and the Club’s Foundation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202434 min

S1 Ep 15Ep 15 | Ali's Journey

Born in Iraq at the height of the war in the country, Ali Al-Hamadi moved to England when he was only a year old, with his family then settling in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. Speaking to Official Ipswich Town Podcast host Aaron Paul, a friend of Ali’s from his time with AFC Wimbledon, the new signing opened up about his family’s struggles, growing up in one of the toughest areas of the UK and a football journey which has seen him take in several stops, before finding his feet with the Dons. As well as discussing his hopes for his time at Town, Ali’s reveals the important role religion plays in his life as well as how he’s settling into life in Suffolk and with his new team-mates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202448 min

S1 Ep 14Ep 14 | Christmas Special

On this festive edition of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, we catch up with midfielder Lee Evans to hear about his recovery from injury, as well as what it's like to be a footballer with a young family at Christmas time. Kyra Robertson talks us through Town's hospital and hospice visits, as well as her recent FA Cup stunner, while Harry Clarke, Massimo Luongo and Leif Davis answer our quickfire Christmas questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 202325 min

S1 Ep 13Ep 13 | The East Anglian Derby

On this week's episode, we look ahead to the East Anglian Derby, with host Aaron Paul catching up with a host of former Town players with a history in the big game.Jason Dozzell is in the studio, Natasha Thomas speaks to George Burley and we also check in with Alan Lee and 1998 hat-trick hero Alex Mathie ahead of the game with Norwich.There's also a chat with Maria Boswell, the new captain of the Ipswich Town Women's team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 20231h 1m

S1 Ep 12Ep 12 | Town's flying left-back

On this week's episode, host Aaron Paul visits the Foundation's Senior Blues session to catch up with participants and take a fascinating trip down memory lane.Then, Leif Davis is the special guest in the studio (11.23) to discuss his progression at Town during his 18 months in Suffolk, as well as working under Manager Kieran McKenna and how he takes to the skies to relax away from the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202358 min

S1 Ep 11Ep 11 | The pathway to the first-team

Episode 11 of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, sponsored by Fleximize, is out now. This week's special guests are Academy graduates Elkan Baggott and Cameron Humphreys, who join host Aaron Paul to discuss their journey to the first-team and life working under Manager Kieran McKenna. As well as taking questions from supporters, the Town duo tackle our music challenge, while also revealing what they would do if they weren't footballers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202359 min

S1 Ep 10Ep 10 | Jason Schechterle

On this episode of the Official Ipswich Town Podcast, Andy Warren and Jacob Henderson are joined by Jason Schechterle, who reflects on his visit to Portman Road for the weekend victory over Plymouth and discusses his love for the Club and growing relationships with the players and staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202342 min

S1 Ep 9Ep 9 - Part Two | 145 Years of Ipswich Town | Part Two - Holland, Osman, Chambers and Clarke

In the second instalment of a special edition of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, Russell Osman, Luke Chambers and current first-teamer Harry Clarke join Matt Holland to discuss their own journeys at the Club and what it means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202349 min

S1 Ep 9Ep 9 - Part One | 145 Years of Ipswich Town | Part One - Holland, Burley, Stockwell and Hamilton

On this special edition of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, we celebrate the Club's 145th anniversary with the first of a two-part special, where legends share their stories and experiences from their time in Suffolk. On the first episode, Matt Holland heads up a table including former Town player and Manager George Burley, legendary player and coach Bryan Hamilton and Mick Stockwell, who represented the Blues across three decades and is inside the Club's top 10 all-time appearance makers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202352 min

S1 Ep 8Ep 8 | Inside the Coaches Office

On this episode, host Aaron Paul speaks to Town first-team coaches Charlie Turnbull and Lee Grant about life at Portman Road, working under Kieran McKenna and putting in place the processes which have taken the Club forward over the last 18 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 202352 min

S1 Ep 7Ep 7 | Czech mate

On the latest edition of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, host Aaron Paul speaks to goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky about his journey at Town, his run in the team and his life off the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 202349 min

S1 Ep 6Ep 6 | Town's heavyweight

Host Aaron Paul is joined by Ipswich's very own British Heavyweight Champion boxer Fabio Wardley, discussing his rise to the top of the sport in this country, his early career in football and his close bond with the Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20231h 5m

S1 Ep 5Ep 5 | Two of our own

Host Aaron Paul is joined by Town duo Harry Clarke and Luke Woolfenden, to discuss the start to the season, their journey growing up in the Town Academy and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202337 min

S1 Ep 4Ep 4 | Kayden Jackson on his Town journey

Town forward Kayden Jackson is the feature guest for episode four, discussing his goal against Stoke and his journey at Town, before taking questions from supporters and giving an insight into his music taste in the first edition of our new feature. Host Aaron Paul is also joined by Town Women manager Joe Sheehan and player Sophie Peskett, who look ahead to the start of their season on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202348 min

S1 Ep 3Ep 3 | Inside the Open Day as the new season begins

Host Aaron Paul catches up with Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin ahead of the new season, as well as chatting to Matt Holland about the launch of TownTV. Episode Three also features chats with Dan Palfrey about the latest work of the Ipswich Town Foundation as well as Head of Retail Paul Macro, who discusses the Club's fundraising total for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.Recorded live at the Portman Road Open Day, Aaron also gets the thoughts of fans as the new season begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202339 min

S1 Ep 2Ep 2 | The tale of two Georges

Host Aaron Paul catches up with George Hirst, TownTV host Curly, Natasha Thomas, and Town legend George Burley on the second episode of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202343 min
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