Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Episode 1001: Un episodio muy especial en el que el Swindon Town se embarca en una concentración de entrenamiento marcada por el calor y la humedad; aunque, visto el tiempo que hace aquí en Inglaterra, ¡probablemente podrían haberse quedado en Calne! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1000: Swindon Supermarine 0-4 Swindon Town - Lovely! Pre-season is underway, beginning just as it did in 2025 with a four-goal win over our friends in South Marston, and Honor joins the pod to discuss it. It is still summer, so this is another semi-apologetically tangent-heavy instalment (the Taylor Swift wedding is covered) - one that also happens to mark the 1,000th episode of the Loathe...

Episode 999: JR and Joe Acklam reconvene to talk about pre-season, the latest news coming out of the County Ground and the very first game of the schedule on Saturday 4th of July at MIDDAY - the annual short pilgrimage to Swindon Supermarine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 998: Conor is on the pod to discuss the signing of Stephan Negru, coaching staff updates, Costa City, EFL fixtures and the usual bits in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 997: Max is on the pod to discuss Download 2026, Darren Oldaker, Mitch Clark, Charlie Summers, a special edition pre-season shirt, World Cup and pre-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 996: Still vibin' it with tangents, World Cup chat, Trust survey, the rumour mill, David Carney and pre-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 995: Zzzzzzzzz. JR is on the pod to discuss a sleepy week in Swindontownland. An episode of transfer market chat, potential kit discourse and tangents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 994: Max is on the pod to discuss STFC redundancies, debenture deadline, season tickets, World Cup and friendlies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 993: It was a very quiet week in Swindontownland so Simon is on the pod to help Rich discuss some apologetic filler. Spygate, the Play-Offs, EFL League Two, internationals and Billy Kirkman are all on the agenda. COYR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 992: Terry is on the pod to discuss the offield stuff that concerned us with the ownership in 2025/26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 991: The first of two end of season review episodes. In this episode, Dan is on the to discuss the football side of Swindon Town's 2025-26 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 990: Reaction to the annual retained list with Max on the pod to discuss.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 989: It's the 8th LSPOD End of Season Awards! Time... she flies! JR is on hand to talk through the winners (and losers) of the 2025-26 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the long awaited fan's forum. JR hosts a roundtable with Conor and Dan to discuss debentures, third parties and possibly redundant or redacted heirs apparent - plus a voicenote live from the NECG car park post forum from Rich, Hosted on Acast. See a...

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 2025-26 season to come in the next couple of weeks (sorry). VOTE! LSPOD End of Season Awards: https://forms.gle/re9bAFcZvYcgkTFP8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 – now it’s the turn of the men’s team, who have everything in their hands to ensure the playoffs are a certainty by beating the visitors Chesterfield who pushed them out last Saturday. Adam is on with JR to discuss,  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

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 on the final day will bring them back. Max is on the pod to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 at Blundell Park after Grimsby broke into the playoff pack midweek, and would love nothing more than spoiling the party for their old manager. Joe and JR discuss this, a title push for STFC Women and also a hint at the future of the academy. With a v...

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 automatic promotion take a big old hit and now Ian Holloway's side look nervously over their shoulders as Play-Offs hopefuls look to secure their place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 'Never Say Never' energy, and hope that a bumper County Ground crowd helps them find their Purpose to keep the season alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, delivering a big ol' blow to our promotion hopes. Colchester, sitting mid-table, swept aside Swindon with ease. Adam and Max join the podcast to discuss the match and its implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the automatics. Plus loan watch, off-field talk, and Swindon Town Women conclude their home campaign on Sunday. With a voicenote from Colchester fan and pod pundit Si Collison. (Trust STFC and the Community Foundation have a limited number of tickets t...

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, only to be transformed by dramatic late goals (again). Automatic promotion remains firmly in sight. The Venerable Abbott Dave is on the pod vibe it. YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU REDS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 977. From 'Maundy Thursday' to Thursday - Monday... Swindon build on their plucky draw by facing fallaway favourites Walsall back at the Nigel Eady County Ground, hoping to get revenge for the opening game of the season and a Easter Monday treat up the table. With a voicenote from Kam of the Yellow Ribbon podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.