Loathed Strangers

Rotherham United 1-2 Swindon Town - FA Cup First Round progression for the Town for the second season in a row after a thoroughly deserved win at EFL League One Rotherham United. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon are looking at a Hallo-win this weekend across the board - the womens' team facing Worthing at the County Ground on Sunday and the U18s starting the FA Youth Cup First Round with a tie against industrious, ambitious Hamble. But Ian Holloway's side may have to face their fears and win ugly, if they are to reverse their cursed fortunes and get a result at Rotherham. With a contribution from Matt from New York Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 2-3 West Ham United U21 - The Road to Wembley™ suffers a setback after home loss to a feisty young opposition. Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's almost Halloween, and Colchester may have felt more of a trick than a treat - a dispiriting performance where the cries of 'boo' were not welcome. Tuesday night, and some youngsters from East London will be knocking on the door for something sweet. It's up to the banished and forgotten in Limbo to restore Vertu in Swindon. Plus a spectral transmission from West Ham fan and Swindon resident Tom Burford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 0-0 Colchester United - A bit of a bore draw which has frustrated some but results elsewhere mean that there's no dramatic change as Swindon continue to fight for promotion. Not much happened though. Conor is on to discuss this and other distractions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One calendar year, it's the Ian Holloway anniversary game as STFC host Colchester United, almost a year on from him knocking them out of the FA Cup First Round in his first full game in charge. Plus a new face in the Academy, and Swindon Town women prepare to host Dulwich Hamlet in the Women's FA Cup. With a voicenote from Si of Colchester's Beyond the Barside podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 2-2 Notts County - Town miss out on top spot but Aaron Drinan gets back to scoring goals and Finley Munroe is great. Adam and Glen are on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back under the Tuesday Night Lights - Swindon are smarting from a humbling defeat away to Accrington, but have the chance to go top when they host in-form Notts County in a rearranged fixture from the international break. With a voicenote contribution from Tom of Notts County Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accrington Stanley 4-0 Swindon Town - Oof! One for the ‘die-hards’ and LSPOD completionists. It’s a disappointing defeat to Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium. Ian Holloway’s side struggled to find their rhythm, with key moments including a soft sending-off and missed opportunities. Max joins RPU to reflect on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 895 :Ball, Bath, Ben(n), Boardrooms and Beyond - they're all up for grabs in a week that accelerated news wise for Swindon Town, who prepare to take the trip to Accrington Stanley before getting in the Saturday/Tuesday patterns. With a voicenote from Tony of Accrington's 'Across the Pitch' podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No game for the senior side so it's a round-up episode with RPU and JR discussing long weekend, the U18s, STWFC, loanees, internationals, FA Cup and the sad loss of Arnold Darcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is on the pod to discuss the season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newport County 0-1 Swindon Town - Adam is joined by Honor to to discuss the latest 3-points for Ian Holloway's Reds.A huge thank you to Adam and Honor for podding at very short notice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rugby free weekend but still a lunchtime kickoff as Swindon travel up the M4 and over the Severn Bridge to face Newport County - with a late presser, Joe and JR crack on with the week's news and preview the game in advance, and Cousin Jack drops in from the 1912 Exiles podcast to leave a voicenote and bring us up to speed with all things on and off the field at Rodney Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 2-0 Bromley - 3-points are back as Town comfortably beat Andy Woodman's Bromley side and Simon is on to discuss. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon are back at home to host tricky Bromley, who sit just outside the playoffs - Ian Holloway muses on a week that seemed pensive, positive and proactive, but the clouds loom for Clem as Kieran Maguire raises his head again. With audio from Machel St Patrick Harris of 'From Bromley with Love' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus pod courtesy of Neil Hutching (chair) and Andy Bennett (vice-chair) of Trust STFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town - Ah well! The fine run of victories comes to an end and Max is on the pod to discuss the rainy day in Salford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon sit top of the league, and it's first vs third on Saturday as they travel to face Salford City . Andrew Hawes returns to discuss the game ahead and the week's news, plus a voicenote from Danny of Salford's 'One Up Front' podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 3-1 Harrogate Town - Yes. Please! Dan is on the pod to discuss yet another STFC victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nice headache for Ian Holloway as our two new loanees join the fold from the International Break, giving Ian Holloway an almost full quota to choose from. Elsewhere, Joe and JR give a potted summation of some other STFC appearances in the podcast world, and Harrogate fan Neil Hirst returns to give the opposition perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barrow 1-3 Swindon Town - Winning is lovely, isn't it? a fourth win in a row for Town as they grab all three points in Cumbria. Conor is on the pod to discuss - Splendid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon's winning run and momentum gives Ian Holloway food for thought ahead of a long trip ahead to Cumbria as international week starts, with our two new loanees involved in action for their respective nations. JR and Joe Acklam discuss depth, rehabilitation and the revolving door of the academy. Plus a voicenote from Jonny of Barrow's long standing fanzine and website, 'Give 'Em Beans'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 3-2 Reading - Town defeat old rivals Reading in the Vertu and Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transfer deadline day closes at a bedtime friendly hour,and Town fans sleep badly with some international bright young things from up the M4 coming in on loan - and Joe Acklam and JR look ahead to the first Group D South game of the EFL Vertu Trophy at home to old derby rivals Reading - with a voicenote from Swindon resident, comedian and host of Old Town Comedy Club Sam Michael, a not so secret Reading fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Swindon Town - A magnificent performance in Chesire by Ian Holloway's dominant Reds and Conor is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Acklam and JR discuss a busy 24 hours of incomings ahead of the lunchtime kickoff against Crewe, as Ryan Tafazolli and Hollywood superhero movie barman Ollie Palmer join - plus good news for Ollie 'Clipper' Clarke and a voicenote from Stuart Price of The Railwaymen Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town - The Battle of the STFCs goes the way of the mighty Moonrakers - Huzzah! Town fans leave happy, Ian Holloway says some things but a (deserved) win is a win (is a win). COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JR and RPU review the week and preview the battle of the STFCs at the CG.NOTE: Barnet U18s is away - Don't go to the Royal Agricultural University! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swindon Town 0-2 Barnet - Good grief! It was a long night at the County Ground as Swindon concede two late goals to suffer their first home defeat of the season. A game to forget and will be forgotten is discussed in depth as Max joins Adam... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.