Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast
Episodes
Trust STFC Q&A (September 2025)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 888: A bonus pod courtesy of Neil Hutching (chair) and Andy Bennett (vice-chair) of Trust STFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
September Rain
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 887: 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 Salf...
The Preview 25/26: Salford City (A)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 886: 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 ...
Top
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 885: 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/priv...
The Preview 25/26: Harrogate Town (H)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 884: A nice headache for Ian Holloway as our two new loanees join the fold from the International Break, giving Ian Holloway an almost full qu...
The Boys of Summer 2: Debunked
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 883: 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 ...
The Preview 25/26: Barrow (A)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 882: Swindon's winning run and momentum gives Ian Holloway food for thought ahead of a long trip ahead to Cumbria as international week starts...
Gantry Gunning
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 881: 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/p...
The Preview 25/26: Reading (H) - EFL Trophy
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 880: Transfer deadline day closes at a bedtime friendly hour,and Town fans sleep badly with some international bright young things from up the...
Just Crewesin'
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 879: Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Swindon Town - A magnificent performance in Chesire by Ian Holloway's dominant Reds and Conor is on the pod to discus...
The Preview 25/26: Crewe Alexandra (A)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 878: Joe Acklam and JR discuss a busy 24 hours of incomings ahead of the lunchtime kickoff against Crewe, as Ryan Tafazolli and Hollywood supe...
The Stratton Bank Strikesman
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 877: Swindon Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town - The Battle of the STFCs goes the way of the mighty Moonrakers - Huzzah! Town fans leave happy, Ian Hol...
The Preview 25/26: Shrewsbury Town (H)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 876: 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 U...
102 Minutes
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 875: 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 ho...
The Preview 25/26: Barnet (H)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 874: The Saturday/Tuesday cosmic ballet goes on, as Swindon prepare to host their second home game and the first under the summer evening ligh...
Greater Swinchester
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 873: 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. ...
The Preview 25/26: Oldham Athletic (A)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 872: A lunchtime reunion for two former Premier League tusslers, as Swindon travel back to Boundary Park to face Oldham after their National L...
Princewill Vibes in the Area
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 871: 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 ...
The Preview 25/26: Cardiff City (A) - EFL Cup R1
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 870: 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 ...
A Win is a Win (is a Win)
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 869: 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...
The Preview 25/26: Cambridge United (H)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 868: 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 ...
Ah. Oh. Hmm...
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 867: 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 n...
The Preview 25/26: Walsall (A)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 866: '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 o...
The 2025/26 LSPOD STFC Season Preview
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 865: 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.
LSPOD 2025/26 STFC Predictions
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 864: A BONUS POD! Here are some 2025/26 season predictions from a selection of LSPOD contributors (who weren't on holiday whilst the request w...
Smooth Operators
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 863: Eastleigh 2-3 Swindon Town - Pre-season closes with another victory over non-league rivals, this time a tougher test against the Spitfire...
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Eastleigh (A)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 862: 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 Lea...
A Summer Moonraker Mailbag: Part Deux
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 861: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker returns to answer your Swindon Town related questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Pullen Derby Winners (2025)
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 860: Chippenham Town 1-5 Swindon Town - Another comfortable win over local non-league opponents but Ian Holloway wasn't convinced. Simon retur...
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Chippenham Town (A)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 859: (A late recording and edit due to two keen podcasters watching the Lionesses) JR and Joe review the past few days in Swindontownland and ...
La Wiltshire Bonita
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 858: Melksham Town 0-4 Swindon Town - Swindon are victorious in the sundrenched heat of Wiltshire for the second Saturday in a row. This time ...
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Melksham Town (A)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 857: 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 J...
D'You Know What Ameen?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 856: 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 ...
The Pre-Season Preview 25/26: Swindon Supermarine (A)
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 855: 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 th...
My XI with Nick Smith
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 854: 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...
The Wizard of Wiesbaden
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 853: Conor is on the pod to discuss Jake Tabor, Harrison Sohna, Botan Ameen and cardio. This epsiode is LSPODs 148th and final episode of the ...
SWINDON TOWN’S FIXTURES WERE ANNOUNCED AND YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHO THEY GOT!
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 852: The Venerable Abbott Dave is on the pod to discuss trailists and tasty, tasty 2025/26 EFL League Two fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
A Summer Moonraker Mailbag
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 851: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker is on the pod to answer some listeners questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
I Suppose...
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 850: Max returns to the summer schedule to discuss topics including Aaron Drinan, Sir Charles Vernam, Jake Tabor and the usual tangents. Hoste...
My XI with Alex Acklam
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 849: A pretty rare slow week in Swindontownland so the summer schedule continues with a My XI and this time the artist formally known as AlexV...
My XI with Jon Saunders
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 848: Town fan Jon Saunders is on the pod to discuss his STFC International Flavour XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Swindon Split
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 847: Terry is on the pod to discuss Clem Morfuni's failure to secure permission from the Trust to redevelop the Don Rogers Stand. This is a re...
Johnnie Quantock
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 846: Dan is on the pod to discuss the signings of Joe Snowdon and Fil Mabete plus a look at the squad as things stand and the usual tangents. ...
Spirit of 69: Q&A (9 June 2025)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 845: JR hosts a discussion with SO69 co-founders Terry Pierce and Dan Hunt. Topics include next steps for the group and the redevelopment of t...
My XI with Max Springer
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 844: A very northern looking Swindon Town XI as selected by Wor Max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sensible and Talented Mr. Ripley
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 843: Sorry we're late. Blame these very lovely and not at all frustrating (for me and me only) STFC Friday evening news updates. Max is on the...
Monchenglatzbach
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 842: The summer schedule continues with Simon joining RPU to discuss the final EFL L2 line-up, the redevelopment vote, Glatzel sticking around...
Redevelopment Hell
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 841: Dan is on the pod to discuss recent developments with the County Ground redevelopment plus some not-so-serious stuff.Dan Hunt tackling th...
Town in the Play-Offs
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 840: Happy Bank Holiday! The summer schedule begings with Max joining RPU to discuss Town's history in the EFL Play-Offs (tis the season). Hos...
Darren Oldaker Signs
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 839: A bonus episode for the exercisers, dog walkers, chore doers and, well, pretty much everyone else. Andrew Hawes is on the pod to discuss ...
Bonnyrigg Rose
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 838: Max is on the pod to discuss Tom Nichols joining permanently, Joel McGregor signing a new deal plus a whole bunch of other stuff from the...
24/25 Season Review (Part 2): Redemption
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 837: Dan is on the pod to discuss the second half of the 24/25 campaign as Ian Holloway turns Swindon Town's fortunes on-the-pitch in dramatic...
24/25 Season Review (Part 1): Town on the Brink
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 836: Dan is on the pod to review the 2024/25 season. In part one we cover the Summer of 2024 to New Year's Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Retained List (2025)
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 835: Swindon Town have published their retained list and Max is on the pod with RPU to discuss initial feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
LSPOD End of Season Awards (2024-25)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 834: The season has ended and it's time to start easing into the summer schedule. First up! JR joins RPU for the seventh instalment of the LSP...
Beach Football
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 833: Swindon Town 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons - A proper end-of-season snoozefest to see out the 2024/25 season and Simon is on to discuss but ther...
The Presser 24/25: Milton Keynes Dons (H)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 832: It's the last game of the season, as Swindon host MK Dons at home in BBQ weather conditions, with both teams having little to play for. I...
Booyakasha
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 831: Gillingham 1-1 Swindon Town - Andrew Hawes is on the pod to discuss the draw at Priestfield plus other STFC related tidbits from the week...
The Presser 24/25: Gillingham (A)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 830: With Swindon unable to put Bromley to the sword, the mathematics finally show that Swindon are certainly not making the playoffs - and it...
Grunt Sniff
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 829: Swindon Town 0-1 Bromley. Ah well. A fifth straight win proves to be a bridge too far for Ian Holloway and his side as Bromley kill off t...
The Presser 24/25: Bromley (H)
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 828: The second game of the Easter season as Swindon prepare to host League 2 newcomers Bromley for the first time in almost five decades, and...
Uptown Traffic
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 827: Grimsby Town 0-4 Swindon Town - A near complete performance from Town in Cleethorpes as Ian Holloway's side sweep aside Dave Artell's Pla...
The Presser 24/25: Grimsby Town (A)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 826: An easter treat - a match between two headline stealers, Swindon coming off the back of a bonkers back-and-forth with Bradford, and Grims...
The Coupon Busters
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 825: Swindon Town 5-4 Bradford City - An absolute ding-dong in the sunshine at the County Ground as 10-man, double own goal goalscoring Bantam...
The Presser 24/25: Bradford City (H)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 824: Swindon surprised Fleetwood at the weekend, and will be hoping to do the same against title hopefuls Bradford City, sitting at the top on...
Fleetwood Slack
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 823: Fleetwood Town 0-4 Swindon Town - Woof! A comfortable away day in the sunshine secures EFL safety as we prepare ourselves for an interest...
The Presser 24/25: Fleetwood Town (A)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 822: A very depleted Swindon make the trip back up to the North West Coast as Ian Holloway returns a few miles up the road from one of his gre...
Harry Smith at CB!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 821: Ian Holloway Chaos. Harry Smith at CB will live long in the memory but so will those final few minutes. Kabongo Tshimanga, the coolest ma...
The Sam Morshead Mailbag
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 820: Sam Morshead of The Moonraker is on the pod to answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Presser 24/25: AFC Wimbledon (H)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 819: The Promotion Party rolls into town, but we're not invited - playoff pushing AFC Wimbledon look to make April Fools of Swindon to continu...
Swindon Town's Screenwipe
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 818: Morecambe 1-0 Swindon Town - One for the purists! Simon is on the pod to discuss the very 'end of season' day out in rainy Lancashir...
The Presser 24/25: Morecambe (A)
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 817: The decision inertia monster awakens, amidst a season ticket launch and a three year contract for Ian Holloway finally signed. Before tha...
The Big Dubya
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 816: Swindon Town 0-0 Accrington Stanley - Dave is on the pod as we labour our way through an uninspiring weekend of EFL League Two football. ...
The Presser 24/25: Accrington Stanley (H)
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 815: AB blues, protracted contracts and the visit from Accrington are all under discussion as Joe and JR recap the latest with Ian Holloway fr...
Three Draws is a Win
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 814: Swindon Town 3-3 Cheltenham Town - Goals galore and an STFC comeback but no maximum points for either side as both teams begin to pl...
The Presser 24/25: Cheltenham Town (H)
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 813: Cheltenham are here again - a bumper following are heading from our neighbours in Gloucs (Stratton Bank, anyone?) for a pleasant lunchtim...
Spirited (A)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 812: Doncaster Rovers 2-2 Swindon Town - Ian Holloway's half-time changes help Town to what felt like a most unlikely point at promotion chasi...
The Presser 24/25: Doncaster Rovers (A)
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 811: A big test for Swindon away to automatic hopefuls Doncaster. JR and Joe Acklam discuss Ian Holloway's reflections and expectations, and R...
Ahhh Duck
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 810: Swindon Town 2-2 Salford City - Honours even as Town slug it out with Salford. Adam is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
The Presser 24/25: Salford City (H)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 809: Andrew Hawes is back on The Presser, as Joe Acklam is away - less interview audio but more chat as he and JR talk about Ian Holloway's pr...
The Isgrove Strut
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 808: Walsall 0-1 Swindon Town - Well... there we have it! Town's march to wherever this is going continues and we don't mind it at all. D...
The Presser 24/25: Walsall (A)
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 807: Swindon travel up the M6 to the UK's most seen stadium tomorrow as 1100+ hardy souls make their way to support Swindon at Walsall. Ian Ho...
Dyno-Rod
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 806: Swindon Town 1-0 Chesterfield - 3-points in the bag as Town rise to 15th in League 2. Simon returns to discuss. Splendid. Hosted on Acast...
The Presser 24/25: Chesterfield (H)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 805: Statements, statements and statements - JR and Joe Acklam discuss them as Swindon Town look to make theirs at home to season openers Ches...
Light Mizzle
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 804: Harrogate Town 1-0 Swindon Town - Ah! STFCs much needed EFL League Two unbeaten run comes to an unfortunate end in North Yorkshire but wa...
The Presser 24/25: Harrogate Town (A)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 803: A quiet week in SN1 as Ian Holloway prepares to take his team on a long excursion up to Harrogate, with a very extensive away day guide f...
Him Again
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 802: Swindon Town 3-3 Port Vale - A cracker at the County Ground as Town earn a draw and Dan is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
The Presser 24/25: Port Vale (H)
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 801: While the Spirit of '69 leave their mark on the magic roundabout, Ian Holloway prepares for a midday visit from Port Vale. New keeper Con...
The Spirit of '69: Day of Action #2
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 800: JR, Terry and Dan discuss the upcoming Spirit of '69 protest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carlisle Reeling
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 799: The streak is over! Max enjoys a winning away day as Swindon pile on the pain at Carlisle - he's here with JR to recap everything from Br...
The Presser 24/25: Carlisle United (A)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 798: Swindon prepare to take the long trip to fellow strugglers Carlisle, and Brunton Bugle podcaster Lee tells us how off the field - everyth...
We'll Take the Three Points
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 797: Let's just take the three points shall we? A below par Swindon from recent weeks threatened to end the recent unbeaten home run but it do...
The Presser 24/25: Tranmere Rovers (H)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 796: More floodlit fun as Swindon prepare to host fellow League Two strugglers Tranmere. Joe Acklam is back from his midweek break to discuss...
Westley Didsbury and Chorlton
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 795: A win away from home on a Friday night, and Max was safely at home watching along on Sky Sports, but is here to share his thoughts - mean...
The Presser 24/25: Newport County (A)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 794: Friday Night Lights at Rodney Parade - Swindon travel to Newport in search of the elusive win Ian Holloway craves - and a lot of conjectu...
Aurora Bovril-alis
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 793: An early goal from Ofoborh and almost eighty minutes of squeaky bum time before Smith seemingly dodged the offside trap... Another clean ...
The Presser 24/25: Barrow (H)
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 792: JR and Joe discuss the latest Ian Holloway press conference as Town prepare to take on Barrow at the County Ground. Hosted on Acast....
That's Why They Call It the Blues
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Presser 24/25: Birmingham City (H) - EFL Trophy
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Haven't the Foggiest
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...