Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast
Episodes
Mor404ni
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 988: With no promotion party, playoffs or Flip n' Fill at Clubland to hide behind, Clem is left to face the music alone with the trust, AB and...
No Guts. No Glory.
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 987: Swindon Town 1-2 Chesterfield - Sigh. Max is on the pod to discuss the 2025-26 season ending with a whimper. Plenty more reaction to the ...
The Preview 25/26: Chesterfield (H)
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 986: Swindon Town women set the gauntlet down with a title win, and the academy round their season off with an exciting win over Rovers – no...
Learning Opportunities
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 985: Grimsby Town 4-0 Swindon Town - Ugh and oof. A insanely bad weekend for Ian Holloway's side as they slip out of the Play-Offs but a win o...
The Preview 25/26: Grimsby Town (A)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 984: While the end of season accolades are flowing in, Swindon have to put the trinkets to one side as they prepare for a daunting full house ...
Spluttering
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 983: Swindon Town 2-2 Accrington Stanley - Tom is on the pod to discuss the less than optimal performance and result as Town's hopes for autom...
The Preview 25/26: Accrington Stanley (H)
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 982: Swindon’s midday showdown with Accrington means the team will need to be Confident and shake off the Colchester defeat with a bit of 'N...
How to Handle a Rope
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 981: A sprawling bonus pod between two Town fans (Rich and Dan) mulling over the fallout from the weekend and a little bit beyond that. Hosted...
Don't Go to Colchester
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 980: Colchester United 3–0 Swindon Town… Oof! A rancid result and performance from Town, as James Ball and Ian Holloway both see red, deli...
The Preview 25/26: Colchester United (A)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 979: Last season, a grim December saw Swindon and Ian Holloway hit rock bottom, but a bit of Friday Night Delight could see Swindon back in th...
Holman is Mustard
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 978: Swindon Town 2-1 Walsall – Town clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Walsall in a match dominated by lengthy spells of inactivity, onl...
The Preview 25/26: Walsall (H)
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 977. From 'Maundy Thursday' to Thursday - Monday... Swindon build on their plucky draw by facing fallaway favourites Walsall back at the Nigel...
No Smash, Just Grab
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 976: Cambridge United 1-1 Swindon Town - Max is on the pod to discuss the Thursday night draw at the Abbey Stadium despite not being very good...
The Preview 25/26: Cambridge United (A)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 975: International week concludes and Swindon's nomadic travelers return to the fold, some quicker than expected - as Cambridge away and the f...
The 100% Owner (Again?)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 974: This bonus episode features JR as he reacts to the latest news from Swindon Town: the club have issued a statement confirming that Clem M...
Opportunity Knocks
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 973: Swindon Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town. Simon joins the podcast to reflect on the weekend’s frustrations. With everything still to play for, n...
The Preview 25/26: Fleetwood Town (H)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 972: Swindon are back at home after two nomadic wins, hosting Fleetwood who held Town to a draw back in November - plus season tickets are out...
Looking Upwards
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 971: Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Swindon Town - Just as the disappointment of a 0-0 draw in Birkenhead was being accepted !POW! Junior Hoilett scor...
The Preview 25/26: Tranmere Rovers (A)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 970: Swindon hope to continue where they left off on Tuesday by piling the misery onto Tranmere, as the deck shuffles at both ends of the tabl...
Saint Aaron's Day
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 969: Gillingham 0-2 Swindon Town - GET IN! Swindon finally put some unwanted records to bed with an big away win at Gillingham, securing all t...
The Preview 25/26: Gillingham (A)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 968: Old rivalries die hard, and so too do Gillingham's ambitions as they find themselves circling mid table once again despite false promises...
A Good Mid-September Performance
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 967: Swindon Town 1-2 Milton Keynes Dons - Ah. A half-decent performance from Town isn't enough to earn a point against MK Dons. Simon is on t...
The Preview 25/26: Milton Keynes Dons (H)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 966: Swindon hit the nationals once more when a post match scuffle at Crawley ends up with an FA Charge looming, but they will have to put tha...
Elated to Deflated
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 965: Crawley Town 2-2 Swindon Town - Somehow so close and, yet, somehow so far! Dan is on the pod to discss a frustrating away day in West Sus...
The Preview 25/26: Crawley Town (A)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 964: Ian Holloway has a reflective outlook following his campaign for National Hearing Week, and Saturday's opposition of Scott Lindsey's Craw...
Nicely Poised, Really
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 963: Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers - The local clash finishes all square with Town in fourth place and only goal difference keeping them awa...
The Preview 25/26: Bristol Rovers (H)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 960: STFC attempt to bring the noise in a slightly awkward and needlessly obstructive way as they get ready to face old rivals Bristol Rovers ...
The Rallying Crying Game
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 961: Swindon Town 1-2 Crewe Alexandra - Dan is on the pod to discuss a less than stellar afternoon at the County Ground surrounded by lots of ...
The Preview 25/26: Crewe Alexandra (H)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 960: The end of a long run of games is in sight, Swindon host playoff hopefuls and Railway rivals Crewe on a Saturday lunchtime before returni...
The Barnet Vista Social Club
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 959: Barnet 1-2 Swindon Town - If ever there was a game that summed up STFCs season then that was it. Max is on the pod to discuss. COYR! Host...
The Preview 25/26: Barnet (A)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 958: Swindon spoiled many a romantic Valentine's weekend in Shropshire, but will look to rekindle with some old flames as a substantial away s...
Tamed.
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 957: Shrewsbury Town 3-1 Swindon Town - Ugh! Not a vintage display. Anywho, Conor is on the pod to discuss before we box this weekend up and p...
The Preview 25/26: Shrewsbury Town (A)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 956: Swindon look to continue to pile on the misery for teams at the bottom of the table by travelling to strugglers Shrewsbury, while Swindon...
Holman Goalman
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 955: 99 minutes of football which came down to 60 seconds. A penalty shout at one end, Swindon take the lead at the other.Fletcher Holman prov...
The Preview 25/26: Newport County (H)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 954: After carefully dispatching Oldham at the weekend, Swindon will be hoping that they have found their rhythm ahead of the visit of Newport...
Ripley's Rainbow
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 953: Swindon Town 3-0 Oldham Athletic - 3 wins in 3 as Town prove to be too strong for the Latics. Simon is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on A...
The Preview 25/26: Oldham Athletic (H)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 952: Joe Acklam returns to talk about his relentlessly long transfer deadline day, and rubbing shoulders with the national media as Swindon's ...
Expelled! A Very Swindon Saga
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency Pod: Our beloved Swindon Town have been thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players in the 2-1 victory aga...
The Henry Gray Appreciation Society
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 950: Harrogate Town 0-1 Swindon Town - The charge towards League One steams onwards! Max is on the pod to discuss. COYR. Hosted on Acast. See ...
The Preview 25/26: Harrogate Town (A)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 949: JR and RPU look ahead to the Tuesday night clash at Wetherby Road and discuss Transfer Deadline Day business. Thanks to Harrogate fan Nei...
Fire, Brimstone and 3 Points
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 948: Swindon Town 3-1 Barrow - A slow start but a deserved victory for Swindon on a rainy in Wiltshire followed by Ian Holloway's post-match a...
The Preview 25/26: Barrow (H)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 947: Swindon are slashing the prices on the gate and hoping a bouyant crowd can boost their fortunes at home to struggling Barrow, plus Swindo...
Insert New Striker Here
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Four losses in a row. Not the Swindon Town we are use to under Ian Holloway but it's another defeat to a side near the top. Adam is joined by Alex Ack...
The Preview 25/26: Notts County (A)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 945: Swindon are keen to turn the tide after three straight defeats - a weekday night trip up to Nottingham to Meadow Lane hasn't proved to be...
Top of the Table Crash
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 944: Bromley 2-1 Swindon Town - Curses! A narrow loss to top-of-the-table Bromley just as it looked like Town would leave with a point. Dan is...
The Preview 25/26: Bromley (A)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 943: It's the top two - Swindon in 2nd go to surprise League Two leaders Bromley after back to back Salford defeats hoping to bounce back, whi...
Cheers Son's Crying...
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 942: Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town - Town are out of the FA Cup and miss out on a trip to Manchester City. We move on but that one ached and D...
The Preview 25/26: Salford City (A) - FA Cup R3 (REARRANGED)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 941: With the FA charges ringing in the ears last weekend, it's time to quickly refocus as Swindon travel up to Moor Lane to play Salford in t...
The Rail Replacement Blues
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 940: Swindon Town 2-3 Salford City - Suboptimal stuff from Swindon as Karl Robinson strikes again. Tom is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Aca...
The Preview 25/26: Salford City (H)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 939: Swindon return to the County Ground to face fellow promotion contenders Salford City and their £900,000 frontline - but Swindon have pro...
Teamsheet the Bed
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 938: Luton Town 1-2 Swindon Town - A normal night of STFC humbling higher placed opposition in the Vertu is interrupted by some admin. It's Sw...
The Preview 25/26: Luton Town (A) - EFL Trophy R16
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 937: Successive weeks of cancellations due to poor weather, Swindon head to Kenilworth Road to face Luton Town in the EFL Trophy round of 16 -...
More Filler
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 936: Salford City P-P Swindon Town - Describing an episode as filler is probably not the way to advertise a podcast episode but it's another p...
The Preview 25/26: Salford City (A) - FA Cup R3
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 935: After Harrogate got frozen off (but Joe Acklam went anyway) and a few incomings and outgoings, Swindon regroup for an FA Cup Third Round ...
It *was* Cold
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 934. Harrogate Town P-P Swindon Town - The weather prevented Town to take on Harrogate but plenty happened over the weekend and Max is on the ...
Night of the Living Long Throws
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 933: Swindon Town 2-0 Gillingham - The busiest period on the season calendar is almost complete and the Town are doing pretty darn well. A vic...
The Preview 25/26: Gillingham (H)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 932: The curse of Whaddon Road broken, Swindon turn their attentions to old rivals Gillingham who are experiencing a slide under a recovering ...
LSPOD Quiz of the Year 2025
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 931: JR is your host, Dan Hunt and Max Springer are the contestants - join in the fun at home as we take a wry look back at 2025. Happy New Ye...
Mr. McGregor: Cheltenham Killer
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 930: Cheltenham Town 0-2 Swindon Town - Splendid! The Venerable Abbott Dave is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
The Preview 25/26: Cheltenham Town (A)
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 929: Swindon face a short yet sticky trip to Cheltenham Town just three weeks from their last meeting, with Steve Cotterill's side pulling awa...
Izzy Wizzy (Let's Get Drizzy)
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 928: Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Swindon - A strange one. A better performance than the Crawley Town victory yet still nowhere near what this team ...
The LSPOD Christmas Special 2025
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 927: JR and Rich bookend festive wellwishes from the Enthusiastic Contributors. Featuring Dan Hunt, Glen Waite, Matt Anderson, Tom Weekes, Con...
The Preview 25/26: Milton Keynes Dons (A)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 926: Boxing Day has never looked so appetizing, away from the turkey sandwiches - Swindon locked in a promotion clash against fellow hopefuls ...
Winning vs. Minging
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 925: Swindon Town 1-0 Crawley Town - 3 more points for Town after an ugly 90+10 minutes at the County Ground but we will take it. Simon is on ...
The Preview 25/26: Crawley Town (H)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 924: A well rested Swindon prepare to build on last weekend's win at the Mem as they face Scott Lindsey's Crawley for some festive cheer, but ...
Foot on the Gas
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 923: Bristol Rovers 0-3 Swindon Town - Simon is on the pod to discuss a splendid and comfortable awayday in North Bristol.Note: This pod is pr...
The Preview 25/26: Bristol Rovers (A)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 922: Swindon look to bounce back after losing to Cheltenham by piling on the misery for Bristol Rovers, hoping to make it an imperfect ten of ...
Cheltnumb
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 921: Swindon Town 0-1 Cheltenham Town - Ugh! Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview 25/26: Cheltenham Town (H)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 920: After two fantastic cup results, Swindon return swiftly to League Two action with a visit from neighbours Cheltenham Town - hoping to den...
Set Adrift on Swindon Bliss
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 919: Swindon Town 4-0 Bolton Wanderers - Yeah, that was good. A really quite lovely Saturday afternoon at the football as Ian Holloway and his...
The Preview 25/26: Bolton Wanderers (H) - FA Cup R2
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 918 : The FA Cup second round sees Bolton Wanderers potentially visit for our first competitive fixture in 9 years against them - Swindon Town...
The Lineal Vertu Trophy Champions
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 917: Swindon Town 1-0 Peterborough United - It's not a giantkilling but Town dethrone the winners of the past two seasons of the EFL Trophy co...
The Preview 25/26: Peterborough United (H) - EFL Trophy
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 916: It's a cup game under the lights as Swindon face current Vertu trophy holders Peterborough, plus the rest of the news and socials with JR...
Bring the [Ian Holloway Approved] Noise
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 915: Chesterfield 1-2 Swindon Town - YES! This felt like a big win (because it was) with the wonderful wing backs doing the business. Max is o...
The Preview 25/26: Chesterfield (A)
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 914: Joe and JR recap the action in the FA Youth Cup and FA Women's Cup this week, raise some eyebrows over the latest AB minutes and talk abo...
Men Behaving Tiredly
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 913: Swindon Town 2-2 Grimsby Town - Ah. Things still look good but are cracks starting to appear? We'll soon find out... Dan is on the pod to...
Remembering Rod Thomas (1947-2025)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 912: Jeremy Randall is on the pod to celebrate the career of Rod Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview 25/26: Grimsby Town (H)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 911: Swindon are back at home as they host promotion hopefuls and former haunt for Holloway and Bignot; Grimsby Town - meanwhile the Women and...
Fortuna Favet Fortibus
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 910: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Swindon Town - Ian Holloway's Reds return to the top of EFL League Two which is absolutely splendid but there's work t...
The Preview 25/26: Fleetwood Town (A)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 909: JR and Joe are back to discuss seaside escapades, JV operations and the treatment table, as Swindon prepare for a long and wet journey to...
Codebreakers
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 908: Milton Keynes Dons 0-4 Swindon Town - A strong Town dismantle a weak MK Dons side as Aaron Drinan returns briefly from suspension to bag ...
The Preview 25/26: Milton Keynes Dons (A) - EFL Trophy
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 907: RPU and Joe discuss the weekend and look ahead to the Vertu Trophy trip to stadium:mk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Half Ehibhatiomhan Half Biscuit
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 906: Swindon Town 2-1 Tranmere Rovers - Who cares about 90 minutes of outstanding football if the match ends like that? Finley Munroe's injury...
The Preview 25/26: Tranmere Rovers (H)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 905: Swindon Town are back in EFL League Two action this weekend with the visit of Birkenhead's finest. RPU and Joe discuss the last few days ...
Ball Winner Backer
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 904: Rotherham United 1-2 Swindon Town - FA Cup First Round progression for the Town for the second season in a row after a thoroughly deserve...
The Preview 25/26: Rotherham United (A) - FA Cup R1
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 903: Swindon are looking at a Hallo-win this weekend across the board - the womens' team facing Worthing at the County Ground on Sunday and th...
Hammers, Handbags & Haemorrhoids
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 902: 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 t...
The Preview 25/26: West Ham United U21s (H)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 901: It's almost Halloween, and Colchester may have felt more of a trick than a treat - a dispiriting performance where the cries of 'boo' wer...
STFC + Tangents = LSPOD
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 900: 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 c...
The Preview 25/26: Colchester United (H)
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 899: 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 ...
It's Pronounced Drinaldo
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 898: 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 an...
The Preview 25/26: Notts County (H)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 897: Back under the Tuesday Night Lights - Swindon are smarting from a humbling defeat away to Accrington, but have the chance to go top when ...
Madden EFL 25
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 896: Accrington Stanley 4-0 Swindon Town - Oof! One for the ‘die-hards’ and LSPOD completionists. It’s a disappointing defeat to Accring...
The Preview 25/26: Accrington Stanley (A)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Weekend Update
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 894: 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,...
Pure Filler
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 893: Dan is on the pod to discuss the season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Palmerto Carlos
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 892: 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 A...
The Preview 25/26: Newport County (A)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 891: 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...
Drizzy
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 890: 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! Hoste...
The Preview 25/26: Bromley (H)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 889: Swindon are back at home to host tricky Bromley, who sit just outside the playoffs - Ian Holloway muses on a week that seemed pensive, po...