Loathed Strangers

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The Loathed Strangers (Est. 2017) is an independent fans podcast dedicated to the trials and tribulations of Swindon Town Football Club - access all episodes here.

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Season 2025-2026

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#874
The Preview 25/26: Barnet (H)

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.

Monday August 18th, 2025

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#873
Greater Swinchester

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.

Saturday August 16th, 2025

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#872
The Preview 25/26: Oldham Athletic (A)

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.

Thursday August 14th, 2025

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#871
Princewill Vibes in the Area

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.

Wednesday August 13th, 2025

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#870
The Preview 25/26: Cardiff City (A) - EFL Cup R1

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.

Monday August 11th, 2025

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#869
A Win is a Win (is a Win)

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.

Saturday August 9th, 2025

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#868
The Preview 25/26: Cambridge United (H)

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.

Friday August 8th, 2025

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#867
Ah. Oh. Hmm...

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.

Saturday August 2nd, 2025

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#866
The Preview 25/26: Walsall (A)

'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.

Friday August 1st, 2025

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#865
The 2025/26 LSPOD STFC Season Preview

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.

Tuesday July 29th, 2025

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#864
LSPOD 2025/26 STFC Predictions

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.

Monday July 28th, 2025

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#863
Smooth Operators

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.

Saturday July 26th, 2025

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#862
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Eastleigh (A)

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.

Friday July 25th, 2025

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#861
A Summer Moonraker Mailbag: Part Deux

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

Tuesday July 22nd, 2025

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#860
Pullen Derby Winners (2025)

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.

Sunday July 20th, 2025

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#859
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Chippenham Town (A)

(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.

Thursday July 17th, 2025

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#858
La Wiltshire Bonita

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.

Sunday July 13th, 2025

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#857
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Melksham Town (A)

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.

Thursday July 10th, 2025

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#856
D'You Know What Ameen?

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.

Sunday July 6th, 2025

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#855
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Swindon Supermarine (A)

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.

Friday July 4th, 2025

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#854
My XI with Nick Smith

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.

Thursday July 3rd, 2025