The YYY-Files • Stoke City Stories

File 49 belongs to Michael Stockley. In the A-Side, he discusses how important feeling involved was to getting hooked on Stoke, why he's passionate about improving fans' experience and his new podcast: Every Step Along The Way. Find Michael's podcast, Every Step Along The Way, by heading to https://anchor.fm/esatw or searching for it in your podcast player. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, fol...

Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about a schedule change for the podcast, an excellent start to the season for Stoke and why transfer windows have become decreasingly exciting. Get involved with the podcast at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. T...

This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is David Cowlishaw, co-founder and co-host of fellow Stoke podcast the Wizards of Drivel. Will his exploits help him reach his goal of topping the leaderboard? You can see the MYYYLLIONAIRE leaderboard, and take part yourself, by heading to theyyyfiles.com/getinvolved. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social...

File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the C-Side, he discusses his thoughts on the Stoke City content community, how his relationship with Stoke City has evolved and what he'd love to see the Club do next. If you are able, please support the Stoke-on-Trent food bank here: https://www.justgiving.com/wesleyhallmethodistchurchfb Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles...

File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the B-Side, he discusses his favourite all-time Stoke City XI, some of the not so great signings we've made and what other team he would have podcasted on if it wasn't for Stoke. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their...

Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about the relief of new season optimism, hope that the matchday experience gets a reboot now it's back and the changes to programmes and fanzines. To contact the SCFC Supporters Council, you can email chair@scfcsc.co.uk. You can vote in this year's elections at stokecityfc.com. Get involved with the podcast at theyyyfiles.com,...

File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the A-Side, he discusses being a lifelong part of the Wizards of Drivel podcast, picking out some of his highlights from along the way, and his most emotional moment as a fan. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fan...

This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Chiraag Gokal, a South African with a remarkable ability to recall his Stoke memories. Will his talents set him up to make him a MYYYLLIONAIRE? You can see the MYYYLLIONAIRE leaderboard, and take part yourself, by heading to theyyyfiles.com/myyyllionaire. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @they...

This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Elliot Yates, someone well experienced in the Stoke City social media world. Can he overtake his own podcast's co-host on the leaderboard? Check out Elliot's podcast by heading to @DelilahDebate on social media. You can see the MYYYLLIONAIRE leaderboard, and take part yourself, by heading to theyyyfiles.com/myyyllionaire...

This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Lewis Woolliscroft, an aspiring football journalist who's been a fan for over a decade. Will he take an early lead at the top of the leaderboard? You can see the MYYYLLIONAIRE leaderboard, and take part yourself, by heading to theyyyfiles.com/myyyllionaire. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @th...

This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. This episode's player is Harvey Todd, who's known in the Stoke City community for his popular YouTube channel HarveySCFC. How close will Harvey get to a 1,000,000Y's? You can see the MYYYLLIONAIRE leaderboard, and take part yourself, by heading to theyyyfiles.com/myyyllionaire. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social medi...

File 47 belongs to Jamie Unwin. In the B-Side, he discusses his more "virtual" relationship with Stoke, why he had to take a step back at one point and what's next for social media. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First movement, get rewarded...

File 47 belongs to Jamie Unwin. In the A-Side, he discusses not being tempted by United or Vale, eventually plumping for Stoke during his time in hospitality and being smacked on the back by Andy Griffin. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First...

File 46 belongs to Liam Bullock. In the B-Side, he discusses moving to Barcelona at the start of the pandemic, how that and Stoke combined as motivation for his book and observing active volcanoes. You can buy Liam's book "Twinned with Reykjavik" at www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/twinned-reykjavik. Find Liam on Twitter @liam_scfc. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyy...

File 46 belongs to Liam Bullock. In the A-Side, he discusses supporting Stoke during the Icelandic era, how the drama throughout inspired him to write his book and the possibility of Stoke and the Vale combining. You can buy Liam's book "Twinned with Reykjavik" at https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/twinned-reykjavik Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or e...

File 45 belongs to Nathan Ball. In the B-Side, he discusses how his love for Stoke has been challenged through the pandemic, how intends to make the most of going back and missing more important goals. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First mov...

File 45 belongs to Nathan Ball. In the A-Side, he discusses working for both Stoke City and Port Vale, all the experiences and memorabilia he's collected along the way and climbing into a stinky Pottermus. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First...

This is the 2nd BIRTHDAYYY Special, a compilation episode celebrating the Files created in the second year of The YYY-Files, along with those part of the new series Stoke City Heroes and DYYYSCLOSED. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. Thank you to Pete Mennell, Ian Mellor, Elliot Yates, Adam Lambert, Martyn...

Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the C-Side, he discusses the strengths of the Stoke City media department, fan media prevalence and taking inspiration from Gold Coast rugby. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First m...

Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the B-Side, he discusses dealing with mental health challenges, the answers to your quick-fire questions and how he would announce the return of Marko Arnautovic. Organisations such as Mind (mind.org.uk), Young Minds (youngminds.org.uk) and Men Unite (menunite.org) are just some of the great mental health resources out there to take adv...

Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the A-Side, he discusses his duties working with the Stoke City media team, how the role both lifted him and taken its toll, and Sean Dyche's pre-matchday room service. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100....

File 44 belongs to Lewis Woolliscroft. In the B-Side, he discusses what the future of football journalism may hold, how he sees himself fitting into that picture and the prospect of beating the Vale in a play-off. You can find Lewis' matchday blogs at @ProstInt, and his podcast at @DelilahDebate on social media. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email the...

File 44 belongs to Lewis Woolliscroft. In the A-Side, he discusses Stoke's Premier League success, watching Stoke games in the flesh during lockdown and interviewing Stoke players via the Delilah Debate. You can find Lewis' matchday blogs at @ProstInt, and his podcast at @DelilahDebate on social media. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@m...

File 43 belongs to James Knowles. In the B-Side, he discusses narrowing the divide between the men's and the women's game, whether Stoke fans are creatures of habit and an unusual hat-trick on home soil. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To join their Fans First m...

File 43 belongs to James Knowles. In the A-Side, he discusses his time working to evolve the Stoke City Women's team, why pages such as Stoke Loud & Proud have such an impact and creating a community hub via the Sea Lion pub. Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information. This podcast is a member of the FanHub 100. To j...