Best Steve Bolton Podcasts (2024)

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Can someone open the transfer window?... It's getting hot! 1:18:02

3h ago1:18:02

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WANDERERS have made four signings this summer but the transfer rumour mill has been in full force this week, with some big names tipped to be the fifth man through the door. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to bring you all the big stories from Bolton Wanderers this week, as covered by The Bolton News. We have seen moves for exciting attacker Ka…

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Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on the funding and future of PSBs and the case for mergers 27:10

10m ago27:10

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Sir Peter Bazalgette was until recently part of the previous Government’s committee to review how the BBC was funded. In his distinguished career he has been responsible for shows such as Big Brother, Changing Rooms and Ready Steady Cook, he’s also a former chair of Arts Council England and in September 2023 he stepped down as chair of ITV. He is n…

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Prof Dominic Wring on general election coverage audit, media bias, legacy v social media and populism 36:27

5d ago36:27

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Academics from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have conducted news audits for every General Election since 1992, and their audit for this election is out now. We talked to one of its authors, Professor Dominic Wring, about whether the public was well served by the media, whether legacy media still has a ro…

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Transfer gossip, Luke Southwood and Steve Eyre talks BWFC 1:07:44

1d ago1:07:44

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WE kick off a sixth season of The Buff Podcast with two special guests, a raft of transfer gossip and a discussion about whether Lilt should ever have been rebranded as grapefruit Fanta. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again to guide you through all the Bolton Wanderers stories from The Bolton News this week, including a few transfer tales…

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Adam Le Fondre Part 2 | Life In Australia, David Wheater’s WWE Figures & THAT Bolton Survival Story! 56:23

4d ago56:23

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre! Adam sits down with the boys in the second part of the pod to discuss Neil Lennon's man management & initial love for …

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The Buff presents: Killing stories in the name of... 1:04:15

13d ago1:04:15

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WELCOME back to another episode of The Buff Podcast, the show that takes you through the whole week's headlines at Bolton Wanderers, and reveals some behind-the-scenes stories as we go. The players and staff might have been sunning themselves in Portugal but it has been another eventful week at the Toughsheet Stadium - and we bring you exclusive co…

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Dame Elan Closs Stephens former BBC acting chair on what she would like from a new Culture Secretary 38:27

9d ago38:27

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Dame Elan Closs Stephens was the acting chair of the BBC after the resignation of Richard Sharp in June last year until her retirement in March. She was a member of the BBC’s governing body since 2010, first serving as Member for Wales on the BBC Trust, until its dissolution in 2017, and then as the Welsh member of the BBC Board. On this week's epi…

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Adam Le Fondre Part 1 | Love Letters From Keith Hill, The Premier League Dream & Scoring For Fun! 1:21:50

11d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre! Adam sits down with the boys in this two parter to discuss everything from the early years at Stockport and Rochdale t…

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Finding Rico and moving on at Bolton Wanderers 1:17:30

16d ago1:17:30

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After a few quiet weeks at Bolton Wanderers, The Buff finds itself positively overflowing with news in an episode some people are calling "one of the best they have done this week". Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt once again disassemble the week's headlines in The Bolton News - including some stories that haven't even hit the printers yet - as the club …

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Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism 32:59

24d ago32:59

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Olivia O’Leary has been a television and radio broadcaster on both the BBC, ITV and RTÉ – the Irish public service broadcaster in her native Ireland. In 1985, Olivia became the first female presenter on BBC’s Newsnight. She later returned to Ireland, presenting once again ‘Today Tonight’ – RTÉ’s flagship current affairs programme. She has also pres…

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The Buff presents: Bolton Wanderers' Fixturemas or Fixturepalooza? 31:26

17d ago31:26

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WE'RE back with a special update episode bringing you reaction to the Bolton Wanderers' fixture list in podcast form! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through the homes and aways of 2024/25, where the points might come from, and where the toughest runs lie. We'll be back with the full podcast on Friday morning, complete with all the usual headl…

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David Ball | Training with Robinho & Tevez, Almost winning the Puskas award & Life in New Zealand 2:11:31

18d ago2:11:31

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Man City, Swindon, Peterborough, Rochdale, Fleetwood, Rotherham, Bradford and current Wellington Phoenix player...David Ball! David sits down with the boys to discuss everything from coming through Manchester City's academy to making the move to Welli…

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New signing, top friendly and a tribute to 'our Tommy' 1:16:43

23d ago1:16:43

1:16:43

FORGET the Euros - there's plenty to talk about at Bolton Wanderers. No, really, there is... Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to bring you a podcast episode packed with news, gossip and headlines to keep you right up to date with everything going on at the Toughsheet Stadium. It has been a sad week at Bolton, with the passing of club legend Tomm…

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Adam Boulton ex Sky News political editor on election coverage, Farage media manipulation, impartiality and his career 33:54

24d ago33:54

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Veteran journalist Adam Boulton spent more than thirty years at Sky News, twenty-five of those as political editor. He has been host for General and US elections coverage, invigilated the first leaders’ debate in 2010 and has the distinction of having interviewed every UK Prime Minister since Sir Alec Douglas-Home. He continues to write for Sky but…

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Liam Hogan | The Rise Of Jamie Vardy, Graham Alexander's Penalties & Salford Play-Off Success! 1:54:17

25d ago1:54:17

1:54:17

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Halifax, Fleetwood, Tranmere, Gateshead, Salford, Stockport and Oldham defender...Liam Hogan! Liam sits down with the boys to discuss everything from early days with Jamie Vardy to captaining his hometown club to promotion at Wembley. Liam talks to Jo…

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What's that noise? Is it the transfer window opening? 1:26:32

30d ago1:26:32

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WELCOME to another episode of The Buff Podcast, where the absence of news at Bolton Wanderers just gives us something else to talk about! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back again for a deep dive into the week’s headlines in The Bolton News and an extensive chat about everything happening around the club (which isn’t a lot, as it turns out) as the …

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Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage 29:32

1M ago29:32

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Peter Snow is a former BBC Newsnight presenter (1980–1997), ITN Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent (1966–1979), documentary maker, and historian. Known for his iconic "swingometer" on election night, we discuss the drama of election night, the current election campaign, Newsnight, and being called a 'traitor'. “I think this election campaign is t…

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Danny Philliskirk | The State Of Oldham, Joining Chelsea's Academy & Solanke 100 Goals A Season? 1:18:17

1M ago1:18:17

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Chelsea, Oldham, Sheffield Untied, Coventry, Blackpool, Fylde & Southport midfielder...Danny Philliskirk! Danny sits down with the boys to discuss everything from being in Chelsea's academy to playing for his hometown club and everything in between. D…

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The Buff presents: Sharon's speech and the BWFC rebuilding job 1:23:39

1M ago1:23:39

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IT might be pre-season but here at The Buff don't believe in putting our feet up. Spread over a lung-bursting 82 minutes, we bring you bang up to date with all the latest news at Bolton Wanderers and the headlines from The Bolton News, as told by the people who wrote the stories. Sharon Brittan has given us all something to talk about this week, pu…

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Sean Newton | The GLOBAL rise of Wrexham, Jim Gannon's whistle & Playing whilst SUSPENDED!? 1:43:48

1M ago1:43:48

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Chester, Telford, Stockport, Lincoln, Notts County, Wrexham & York defender...Sean Newton! Sean sits down with the boys to discuss everything from shock League One move to modelling with Romelu Lukaku. Sean talks to Jordan & Gaz about how he once acci…

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The Buff: Honestly, what's next for Bolton Wanderers? 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

If we based this week's podcast on the number of newsy headlines to come out of Bolton Wanderers, it would be about 30 seconds long. But thankfully, our magnificent listeners have emailed in with another collection of thoughts and ruminations which have given us plenty to talk about two weeks on from 'that' Wembley play off final defeat. Where are …

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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Catherine Johnson is the professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book Online TV, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts. With parliament now dissolved, we discuss what happened to the Media Bill and in what form did it survive - what was left in and out? Also, we examin…

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Scott Loach | Derby County Promotion Party, Training with England & Micah Richards' Big Macs 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Lincoln, Watford, Ipswich, Rotherham, Notts County, Hartlepool, Barnet, Chesterfield & Derby goalkeeper...Scott Loach! Scott sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing non-league football to being called up to the England first team. S…

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The Sad Buff Podcast: If you didn't laugh, you'd cry... 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

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LEAVING aside the usual jokes and banter, we've got something serious to talk about on The Buff this week. Wanderers' poor show at Wembley means another year in League One and some big decisions to be made by everyone at the Toughsheet Stadium. Fans are understandably annoyed that a big chance for promotion has been blown, and believe you me, they …

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Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality 32:10

2M ago32:10

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Jane Martinson, author of ‘You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession’ is the former media editor at the Guardian and now Marjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism at City University. In the week the general election is called we discussed the potential takeover of The Telegraph by Sir Paul M…

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Antoni Sarcevic | The TRUTH about Bolton, Rivalry with Wrexham & Stockport promotion parties! 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Crewe, Fleetwood, Shrewsbury, Plymouth, Bolton, Stockport and now Bradford midfielder...Antoni Sarcevic! Antoni sits down with the boys to openly discuss his Bolton Wanderers exit for the very first time. The last time Antoni was on the pod he had jus…

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One more game: The Buff's Wembley special part two 1:06:21

2M ago1:06:21

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WANDERERS are going to Wembley in the League One play-off final and, as ever, The Buff has got it completely covered. This is part two of a double podcast helping this week, containing the all-important predictions for the big game. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt reconvene after part one for some overtime, chatting to the Oxford Mail's Liam Rice about …

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One more game: The Buff's Wembley special part one 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

WANDERERS are going to Wembley in the League One play-off final and, as ever, The Buff has got it completely covered. This is part one of a double podcast helping this week, looking at a week of headlines in The Bolton News and setting the scene for the big game against Oxford United. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt discuss Sharon Brittan's appearance i…

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Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Matt Deegan is the co-founder of the award-winning Fun Kids, a digital radio station for families and children, which has just won the bronze award in the Radio Academy’s UK Station of the Year category. Given that the gold award went to BBC Asian Network and the silver to Talksport, this is a considerable achievement for a small independent networ…

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Never in doubt: The Wembley bound Buff Podcast 1:11:40

2M ago1:11:40

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WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast... Who's up for a trip to Wembley? After chewing through all our available fingernails over two legs against Barnsley, it's Oxford United in the capital for a place in the Championship next season. Sounds simple, but let's face it, this is Bolton Wanderers. It won't be. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through t…

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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss Ofcom's oversight of broadcasters, the consequences of previous World Service cuts, and the impact of new ones. We also explore long-term solutions to the issue of its funding, which is under revi…

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SBW 190: The Rams are going up! 56:43

2M ago56:43

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We did it! After an exhausting, emotional, and ultimately successful final day against Carlisle, Chris, Tom, Anton, Cutch and Blake sit back, digest and discuss the entire promotion weekend. Our second promotion podcast sees us chat about how promotion felt at the time, wider reflections, our tribute to David Clowes, the celebration party, how Derb…

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The Buff's back to Barnsley play-off semi-final special! 1:18:22

2M ago1:18:22

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THE Buff is back, just in time for the play-offs, so grab a brew and get into the matchday mood! Marc has dragged himself off the injured list to make a dramatic return to podcasting and prevent Henry launching his own show. And the boys will be bringing you all the analysis of a strange 3-3 draw at Peterborough United, a game completely devoid of …

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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Stewart Purvis, former content regulator at Ofcom and former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive, discusses Ofcom’s guidance on general election coverage published last week. Stewart delves into the research on which Ofcom based its guidelines, spells out what the guidance means in practice, and reflects on Ofcom as an organisation. “O…

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SBW At The Match: Carlisle United (H) 47:08

3M ago47:08

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So it all came down to this. Join Chris, Tom, Anton and Cutch for a podcast recorded in real time at Pride Park during Derby's final day promotion-sealing win over Carlisle. Recorded before, during and after the historic 2-0 home win, this audio match report is our take on Derby County's promotion from League One as it happened. For more podcasts, …

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SBW 188: One point from promotion 55:59

3M ago55:59

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Almost there! After a record-breaking 13th away win of the season, Paul Warne's Derby County are just a single point away from returning to the Championship at the second time of asking. Chris and Cutch are joined by Chris Smith (@cspaceram) review a bruising, battling, nerve-shredding 1-0 win at Cambridge, before attention turns to the possible Pr…

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George Ray | Defending against Harry Kane, The Non-League footman & a Roy Cropper parody account! 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Crewe, Exeter, Tranmere, Leyton Orient and current Barrow defender...George Ray. The boys talk everything from unique football side hustles to representing Wales at under 21 level. They then discuss the early days coming through at Crewe Alexandre wit…

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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy 33:35

3M ago33:35

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…

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Agent Kachunga - We have one last job for you... 1:17:41

3M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

There's one last chance to save automatic promotion, and we know the man for the job! Elias Kachunga's Cambridge United could do Wanderers a massive favour by beating Derby County on Saturday - which coupled with a Whites win against Port Vale would set up a very interesting final weekend of the season. Realistically, the play-offs beckons for Ian …

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Gareth Evans | Steve Evans' sausage rolls, Phone calls with Sir Alex Ferguson & 'Idiot' Derek Adams! 1:38:35

3M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Bradford, Rotherham, Fleetwood & Portsmouth winger...Gareth Evans. The boys talk everything from being labelled a wonderkid by Sir Alex Ferguson to swapping the football league for non-league. They then discuss the early days at Bradford City, THAT vi…

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Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy 26:59

3M ago26:59

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Max Cotton is a former BBC political reporter who has spent a year finding out if he can grow and produce 100% of his food on his smallholding near Glastonbury. We discuss his BBC Radio 4 documentary series on the experiment 'Growing Solo', as well as exploring food and farming literacy, food security and self sufficiency in the UK. "As a group of …

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SBW At The Match: Leyton Orient (H) 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Chris, Cutch and Anton journey to Pride Park for what could have been a nervy home encounter against Leyton Orient, but which turned out as a stress-free afternoon, thanks to a Sonny Bradley brace which saw the Rams easy 3-0 winners. Support SBW on Patreon to access more bonus episodes and subscriber-only content. Try us with a seven day free trial…

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Four wins in a row, you say? A piece of toast... 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

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THE Buff Podcast is back once again with all the build-up to the biggest game of Bolton Wanderers' season... So far! League leaders Portsmouth are in town for a match with more spice than the larder at Rice n Three. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you through all the week's headlines, from Bolton's injury concerns over Ricardo Santos and Josh Sheeh…

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Daz Green | Issues with Dietmar Hamann, Chasing Carlos Tevez & Football's biggest wind up merchant? 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Barrow, Bamber Bridge & Ramsbottom winger...Daz Green. The boys talk everything from winding opposition players up on the pitch and getting into their heads to clashing with managers. They then discuss early days in football, Initial strugg…

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SBW 186: Frantic Fratton thriller 53:42

3M ago53:42

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After catching their breath, Chris and Anton are joined by a soggy Richard Cutcher, fresh from his trip to the south coast, where Derby gained a valuable point - and avoided defeat - in the crucial top two clash at Portsmouth. We analyse the main talking points (including the fox on the pitch), and ask if Pompey was the game where Corey Blackett-Ta…

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The Buff presents: A bag of Bolton Wanderers pick and mix 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

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THE Buff Podcast is back with a special episode of hidden gems to keep your entertained on the way down to Bristol Rovers. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are not picking through the headlines this week – but instead bringing you a couple of special guests. Author Chris Evans joins us to talk about his brand new book – Total Belief – which charts the am…

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Is it promotion party time or a slow shuffle to the play-offs? 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

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Get on your disco pants, head down to Stevenage, because we're having an Easter Disco. The Buff is back and we're praying we don't see Steve Evans strutting any dance moves at the Lamex Stadium on Good Friday! Wanderers take on Stevenage before hosting Reading on Easter Monday in front of a packed out Toughsheet Stadium. Can Ian Evatt's side get ba…

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SBW Meets: Kane Wilson (Patreon taster) 15:43

4M ago15:43

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*This is a shortened version of our latest bonus Patreon episode. To hear the interview in full, sign up over at: patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing * In our latest DCFC interview released exclusively in full to SBW Patrons, Richard and Chris spend 40 minutes in the company of the Rams' 'Brummie buffalo', Kane Wilson. Having established himself as a …

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Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania 27:31

4M ago27:31

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Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology and Business Correspondent examines Tim Davie’s, the BBC’s Director General speech on the BBC’s future priorities. He also explores life after the BBC, discussing his, ‘Movers and Shakers’ Parkinson’s podcast, his family memoir ‘Ruskin Park’ and his forthcoming book on #SophieFromRomania - his beloved rescue…

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Dean Furman | From Oldham to AFCON, Playing against Neymar & Swapping shirts with Iniesta?? 1:17:01

4M ago1:17:01

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by South African cult hero and current Warrington Rylands player manager...Dean Furman. The boys talk everything from the growing up in South Africa to coming through the ranks and training with the first team at Chelsea. They then discuss Dean's international …

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