Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Football's Black Pioneers

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Something a little different for episode 237 as Rich and Conor are joined by authors Bill Hern and David Gleave to discuss their book 'Football's Blac...

My XI with Terry Pierce

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 235! A fresh instalment of the MY XI series where I discuss players of Swindon Town past and the occasional present. For the episode I'm joine...

Tommy Suter

26 Nov 2020

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Ep 223. TOMMY SUTERTommy was a youth player at Swindon Town between 2008 and 2020. We discuss the ups and downs of his Town career plus his love for t...

Alan Connell

19 Nov 2020

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221. ALAN CONNELLThe first ex-player I've recorded in months and it was very much enjoyed.I'm joined by Alan Connell who was a major part of Town's Le...

Duncan Shearer

12 Nov 2020

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DUNCAN SHEARER! The man, legend.Big thanks to D.S. for taking part. SUH-WIN-DON!This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted...

Joe Romanski

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SUH-WIN-DON! This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Benson

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a guy Paul Benson is! A deep dive into his football career from early days at White Ensign to his success and Dag & Red and his brief but popular...

David Kerslake

08 Oct 2020

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SUH-WIN-DON! This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My XI with Matt in Singapore

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we last discussed an 'XI' belonging to a Town fan so here we are again! This time with friend of the pod 'Matt in Singapore' w...

Steve Finney

24 Sep 2020

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Welcome to the Finney Wonderland! Steve Finney joins me to discuss his career from junior football to Preston to Manchester City to Swindon and beyond...

Yaser Kasim

17 Sep 2020

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Episode 200 and with Yaser Kasim! Lovely stuff.An unbelievable generous amount of time given by Yaser as we talk about his life in football. Huge than...

Doughty Departs

12 Sep 2020

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A flash pod to discuss the news that Michael Doughty has left Swindon Town Football Club by mutual consent.Best of luck to Doughts!Thanks to Terry and...

Michael Pook

27 Aug 2020

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Michael Pook!This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club.SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PPG-Pokal Champions!

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ola! The latest from the wonderful world of Swindon Town F.C. aka the KINGS OF PPG. I'm joined by Conor Garratt who signed up to the episodes with onl...

Dave Bamber

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

La La Bamba!You've asked for him to be on the pod again and again and again and again and, ladies and gentlemen, I got him!I really enjoyed listening ...

Craig Easton

06 Aug 2020

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[This episode was recorded during the stricter part of the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown]I have always heard nice things about Craig Easton and I ca...

Pre-Seasons (with Craig Easton)

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(How's that for an 'Accidental Partridge' episode title?)A taster before his main episode, I talk to ex-Swindon Town midfielder Craig Easton about pre...

My XI with Dave Abbott

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I do enjoy a My XI! Especially with the sort of criteria my guest Dave Abbott provides as we discuss his Swindon Town One Season Wonders XI. Big thank...

Leigh Barnard

16 Jul 2020

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[This episode was recorded during the stricter part of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic UK lockdown]Mr. Leigh Barnard. What a lovely chap! 26 goals in 267 a...

Champions* (The Prediction Results)

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions* (Player Ratings)

06 Jul 2020

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This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions* (2019-20 Review)

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

[Released a bit later than initially planned]Swindon Town are the EFL League Two *champions* for 2019-20! Ben Wills and Conor Garratt join me to discu...

Alan McLoughlin

29 Jun 2020

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Alan McLoughlin! What a pleasure this was for me. Alan wore the No.4 shirt the day I saw Swindon for the first time and joins Fraser Digby, Paul Bodin...

Tom Broadbent

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I said something about taking a break didn't I? Not yet though as I welcome Town defender Tom Broadbent onto the podcast.It's a very interesting journ...

Sean Morrison

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

*WARNING: Some swearing can be heard within this episode* Recorded during the Lockdown and just before returning to action with Cardiff City, Sean Mor...

Jordan Lyden

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! I had a lot of fun recording this with Perth's finest, Jordan Lyden.We discuss Down Under, Villa, Oldham and Swindon Town plus answe...

Chris Ramsey

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Chris Ramsey is on the pod! We talk about his early days at Bristol City and then Brighton where he played in the 1983 F.A. ...

End of Season Awards (2019-20)

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A little bit of content for you before Swindon Town finally get confirmed as promoted (hopefully as L2 champions).BEN WILLS RETURNS TO THE POD!We did ...

Will Henry

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a guy Will Henry is. His time at Swindon is at an end but here he is on the podcast talking about his career to date! I really enjoyed listening ...

Keshi Anderson

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

*WARNING: A couple of swear words can be found in this episode!*Start your week right with Keshi Anderson who joins me for episode 165 of The Loathed ...

Cameron McGilp

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron McGilp joins me on the pod to discuss his journey from playing in Australia to moving to England to join Birmingham City and then Swindon Town...

Anthony Grant

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ANTHONY GRANT IS ON THE POD! This is *not* a drill. You've been asking and asking and asking and asking for Anthony and here he is. I like to think yo...

Rob Hunt

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The beat goes on! The tenth consecutive current team member or STFC alumni conversation! Craziness. My guest for this episode is the breakout star of ...

Jerry Yates

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: A few swear words can be heard within this episode!***Start your week right with a much needed dose of Jerry, Jerry Yates! Jerry, Jerry Ya...

Steven Benda

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! Hey! My guest for this episode is one Steven Benda who is a splendid chap! We discuss his development in his native Germany with Stuttgarter Kick...

Mathieu Baudry

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mathieu Baudry joins me on the pod to discuss his career to date in a great level of detail. From Le Havre and Troyes in France to his career in Engla...

Paul Caddis

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE***Here we are! Another member of RPUs All-Time Swindon Town XI joins the podcast to talk candidly...

Eoin Doyle

04 May 2020

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EOIN DOYLE IS ON THE POD! SUH-WIN-DON! This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Paul Mullin

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 156 of LSPOD! My guest is the top chap that is Mr. Paul Mullin. We talk about his career to date from representing both o...

Michael Doughty

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Doughty? YES PLEASE! What. a. guy! We discuss his career to date from Chelsea to QPR to loan spells, Peterborough and a (non) trial at Oxford....

Richie Wellens (Q&A)

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a little bonus for you lucky, lucky people! A Q&A with Town manager Richie Wellens from the northern outpost of Manchester. Pretty much all the...

Amine Linganzi

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! My guest for this episode is Amine Linganzi! He played for Swindon during the 2017-18 season playing 29 times and scoring 4 goals. He go throug...

Donal McDermott

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have encountered the same issues as Donal McDermott and would like to get in touch with Donal about anything discussed then his email is donalm...

Stuart James

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

150* NOT OUT! To celebrate the 150th instalment of The Loathed Strangers I am joined by Stuart James. Sure, he doesn't boast 300 Swindon Town appearan...

Dion Conroy

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A current player you say!? Yep. Captain Dion Conroy flies by to have a chat about his career to date and answer your questions. What a lovely chap. We...

Billy Paynter

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: Episode contains some explicit language.51 goals in 137 appearances for Swindon including the prolific 29 throughout that memorable 2009-2010...

Fabrizio Piccareta

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this instalment of the Loathed Strangers is none other than Fabrizio Piccareta! Fabrizio started out with Sampdoria in his native Genoa a...

Johnny Goddard

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! My guest for this instalment of LSPOD is none other than Johnny Goddard. He sweep through his football career starting with Reading ...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

[WARNING: Episode includes the occasional F-Bomb] Jan Åge Fjørtoft! Jan Åge Fjørtoft! Jan Åge Fjørtoft! Wow! What an absolute gentleman. He walk...

My XI with Conor Garratt

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are with another dip into STFC fandom with a MY XI. This time it's with Conor Garratt who provides me with LOANS XI (2002-Present). The main r...

My XI with Joe Acklam

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Town fan, Joe Acklam, is my guest for another trip down memory lane. Joe's XI is gloriously unconventional! You can listen to Joe on his weekly footba...

Jerel Ifil

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Jerel Ifil is on the pod everybody! He gives a very interesting, thorough and honest guide through his football career. Nobody has started more ga...

Danny Lee (STFC Head of Ticketing)

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 130 is a conversation with Swindon Town's Head of Ticketing, Danny Lee. We talk about his role at the club and cover areas like community enga...

Timi Max Elšnik

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mr. Timi Max Elšnik to the pod! I have a lovely chat with Timi as he walks me through his early years in Sloveni...

Alan O'Brien

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I had a lovely ol' chat for former Swindon, Newcastle, Hibernian and Republic of Ireland international midfielder, Alan O'Brien.Loads of ground covere...

Stephen Darby

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 122! My guest is Stephen Darby and he was in great form as we discussed his early years, playing across the age groups fo...

Andy Nicholas

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first ex-player interview of 2020 and my guest is the the absolute gentleman that is Andy Nicholas. 'Nicho' played for Town between 200...

Ooh! Shaun Trivia (End of Decade Special)

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's a 2010s themed quiz to keep you occupied on that return to work or away day.Ben Wills and Conor Garratt are back and getting he...

Lawrie Sanchez

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to this podcast it really doesn't matter when it comes to the amount of time serving Swindon Town or the appearances made and goals scor...

Adi Viveash

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! For this episode I was very happy to welcome Adi Viveash to the podcast. He guides me through his Town career which started in the mid-80s as a...

LSPOD Team of the Decade

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! Well we couldn't let you have a Monday without an episode, could we? Time off is for suckers! With STFC on a week-off I am joined by local jour...

Iffy Onuora

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Singin' I-I-Iffy-Iffy-I! Singin' I-I-Iffy-Iffy-I! Singin' I-I-Iffy-I-I-Iffy! I-I-Iffy-Iffy-I! Yes indeed! My guest for 106 is Mr. Iffy Onuora himself,...

Hasney Aljofree

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! My guest for 104 is former Town skipper Hasney Aljofree and we go full circle from Manchester United to Manchester United with loads in between...

Loathed Strangers LIVE!

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! Here's a taste from the *first ever* Loathed Strangers Live event organised by the STFC Official Supporters Club! And Can you believe that my f...

Sam Burton

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100 with legendary Swindon Town goalkeeper, Sam Burton, Amazing. This episode is proudly sponsored by the Official STFC Supporters Club. Hoste...

Callum Kennedy Returns!

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Callum Kennedy returns to answer *your* questions! What a trooper! Some absolute dynamite in there too! SUH-WIN-DON! [This episode is sponsored by the...

2019/20: Swindon Town 1-0 Stevenage & Crawley Town 0-4 Swindon Town (Review)

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 97 - We're All Eoin Doyle, Ain't We? Swindon Town 1-0 StevenageCrawley Town 0-4 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills, Ben Hooke, Conor Garratt Hosted...

Keith Scott

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another dip into the history of Swindon Town this time with former Town centre-forward Keith Scott!He started out in Non-League and won ...

2019/20: Crewe Alexandra 3-1 Swindon Town (Review)

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 95: The Crewe Scary ShowCrewe Alexandra 3-1 Swindon Town.Guest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giuliano Grazioli

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Forgive the gremlins down the Skype line for the first section of the pod. It improves, I promise! But the Road to 100 continues nonetheless and my gu...

2019/20: Swindon Town 1-1 Plymouth Argyle (Review)

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 93: Town Go Double-DionSwindon Town 0-3 Plymouth ArgyleSwindon Town 1-1 Plymouth ArgyleGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Colin Calderwood

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

HOLY MOLY! Colin Calderwood is on the pod! Crazy. It won't surprise you that he's an absolute gent. Listen for yourselves!This episode is proudly spon...

2019/20: Bradford City 2-1 Swindon Town (Review)

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 91: O-I-E-I-E-I-EBradford City 2-1 Swindon TownGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Peter Downsborough (1943-2019)

03 Oct 2019

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Remembering Peter Downsborough with Town fan, Vic Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019/20: Swindon Town 0-2 Newport County (Review)

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 89: Happiness ExiledSwindon Town 0-2 Newport CountyGuests: Ben Wills and Jack (from the 1912 Exiles Podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Néstor Lorenzo

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This one is a big episode for ol' Rich as Néstor Lorenzo has always been a bit of hero to me. It was great to talk to him for over an hour about his ...

2019/20: Swindon Town 0-3 Colchester United & Cambridge United 0-1 Swindon Town (Review)

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 87: Bouncing Back! Swindon Town 0-3 Colchester UnitedCambridge United 0-1 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills, Terry Pierce Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Ty Belford

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TY BELFORD IS IN THE HOUSE and we have a lovely ol' discussion about his career to date. From Coventry to Liverpool to Swindon and beyond! SUH-WIN-DON...

2019/20: Swindon Town 3-0 Macclesfield Town (Review)

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 85: (Maccles)Field of DreamsSwindon Town 3-0 Macclesfield TownGuest; Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Callum Kennedy

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two hours of Callum Kennedy? Yes please! It's an LSPOD classic as Callum guides us through his eventful football career from Ian Woan to Paolo Di Cani...

2019/20: Leyton Orient 1-3 Swindon Town (Review)

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 83 - Orient Murdered on the Swindon GegenpressLeyton Orient 1-3 Swindon TownGuests: Terry Pierce. Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Tommy Mooney

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again with another conversation with an ex-player and this time it's Tommy Mooney! A whirlwind season. 95% greatness, 5% controversy! The ...

2019/20: Swindon Town 3-1 Morecambe (Review)

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 80: The Morecambe & Wise (Men Say) ShowSwindon Town 3-1 MorecambeGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019/20: Swindon Town 0-1 Northampton Town & Cheltenham Town 2-2 Swindon Town (Review)

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 79: Tis But a Scratch! Swindon Town 0-1 Northampton TownCheltenham Town 2-2 Swindon TownGuests: Conor Garratt, Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See ...

Éric Sabin

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A little earlier than scheduled, here's my chat with ex-Town forward Éric Sabin. He was an absolute gentleman and I really hope you enjoy the latest ...

Jamie Sendles-White

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Sendles-White joins me as we discuss his career. Its London beginnings and linking up with QPR. We go through his Swindon career in detail inclu...

2019/20: Exeter City 1-1 Swindon Town & Colchester United 3-0 Swindon Town (Review)

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 76: Grecian Standoff Halts Breakspearean TragedyExeter City 1-1 Swindon TownColchester 3-0 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills, Vic Morgan, Terry Pi...

Sofiane Zaaboub

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I call Algiers to talk to ex-Town player Sofiene Zaaboub. He was fantastique! We cover his early days and flirtations with some football heavyweights ...

2019/20: Swindon Town 3-2 Carlisle United (Review)

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 74: Tell Me Lys Swindon Town 3-2 Carlisle UnitedGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Stewart

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I talked to Jordan Stewart way back in May and he was ace. Honest about his Swindon Town career and his feelings immediately afterwards. Hosted on Aca...

2019/20: Scunthorpe United 0-2 Swindon Town (Review)

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 72: Ich Liebe Wellensball! Scunthorpe United 0-2 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills and Ben Hooke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Charlie Austin

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Richie Wellens

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is strictly business with the Boss talking about the upcoming 2019-20 season. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

My XI with Mark Hanrahan

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One for the hopeless romantics out there. Former FourFourTwo man and avid Town fan Mark Hanrahan joins me for another trip down memory lane. SUH-WIN-D...

My XI with Adam Johnson

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One for the hopeless romantics out there. Football media man and avid Town fan Adam Johnson joins me for another trip down memory lane. SUH-WIN-DON! H...

Ooh! Shaun Trivia #4

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 59 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is still here! Huzzah!While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep t...

Ooh! Shaun Trivia #3

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 57 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is here! Huzzah! While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep the ol...

Ooh! Shaun Trivia #2

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 56 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is here! Huzzah!While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep the ol'...

Ooh! Shaun Trivia #1

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 54 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is here! Huzzah! While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep the ol...

Est Quod Est XI (End of Season Review)

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 53 of the Loathed Strangers.Firstly...T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!#LSPOD Cult Zeros:https://www2.cultzeros.co.uk/product-category/t...