Will Brown

When The Flames Go Up - The ATFC Podcast

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The unofficial Aldershot Town podcast made by supporters of the red and blue. Come for the match reviews, previews and opinions, stay for the niche chat about what advertising accessory stuck to the South Stand roof was your favourite (it’s the washing machine, sorry deckchair lovers).

Author

Will Brown

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Sports

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Latest episode

Apr 30, 2026

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Episodes

#41 - Suspended Shots 28.11.2024

Will is joined by Julian to discuss the Shots' home win over Altrincham and the away defeat to Dag Red, touching on the disciplinary of the team and general starting XI woes so far this season.  As mentioned in the intro, if you'd like to support the pod with a small donation towards next year's podcast hosting fees, we've set up a Ko-Fi site: ko-fi.com/atfcpodcast Any questions to atfcpodcast@gma...

#40 - Shots draw at Heed but drop to 18th 18.11.2024

Will is joined by Joe, Julian and Guy to discuss the 2-2 draw away at Gateshead before looking ahead to the prospect of play-off contending Altrincham at home at the weekend. The panel also offer reaction as the Shots were drawn at home to Wealdstone in the FA Trophy 3rd Round.  Email the pod: atfcpodcast@gmail.com .

#39 - Shots sinking like Stones 12.11.2024

Will is joined by Ian and Charlie for this week's instalment of 'have we scored a goal yet?' and the answer is still no. The panel discuss the Wealdstone home defeat on Saturday, what is needed for the short term and look ahead to the trip to Gateshead at the weekend.  Email the show: atfcpodcast@gmail.com

#38 - Shots succumb to Bantams; Stones up next 05.11.2024

Will is joined by Julian, Ian and Guy to discuss the Shots' exit from the FA Cup away at Bradford City and look ahead to the weekend and remark on what the Wealdstone game may mean for the season as a whole.  Email the show: atfcpodcast@gmail.com.

#37 - Shots off target ahead of Bradford City cup tie 30.10.2024

Will is joined by Julian and Guy to discuss the last few results (a win, a draw and a defeat in the league) as well as the current goalscoring issues. The panel also look ahead to Bradford City away in the FA Cup at the weekend. As mentioned in the pod, send in your favourite/worst Shots shirts and why to atfcpodcast@gmail.com . 

#36 - All-Time XIs - 3. World/International XI 22.10.2024

Will is joined by Ash, Guy and Julian for the next instalment in the All-Time XI series all about Shots players that have either played internationally or represent far-flung (or not) countries or we just rate them.   Previous episodes can be found below.  Loan Players We've Fallen In Love With XI: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5imw5ktpS5s8o6sVfLEtEs?si=420b04c0c00e4e23 Forgotten Shots XI: http...

#35 - Bradford again as ten-man Shots beat Bath in the FA Cup 15.10.2024

Will is joined by Julian, Guy and Ash to discuss Bradford City away in the FA Cup, the Bath City performance and win in the Fourth Qualifying Round, a look ahead to two pivotal home games against Eastleigh and Southend, as well as a general look at how the National League table is shaping up.  Email the podcast: atfcpodcast@gmail.com.

#34 - Interview with... David Kynaston, author of Shots in the Dark 08.10.2024

Guy chats to David Kynaston about his book Shots in the Dark ( https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shots-in-the-dark-9781526623034/ ), supporting the Shots from one chance game against Gillingham, that Manchester United game and his thoughts on the current team.    Note: This episode was recorded on 12 September.    Email the podcast:  atfcpodcast@gmail.com

#33 - Four draws out of five for Shots as Barrett stars 01.10.2024

Will is joined by Joe, Ash and Julian to discuss the panel's varying experiences of Yeovil Town away and the 1-1 draw, Tommy Widdrington's reaction to the match, the prospect of AFC Fylde away at the weekend and what the panel thought of the FA Cup draw at home to Bath City.    Email the podcast:  atfcpodcast@gmail.com

#32 - Shots winless in five, scoring once 25.09.2024

Will is joined by Julian, Ash and Guy to discuss the Shots latest results at home to York City and Barnet as well as a brief dip into the National League Cup (a subject I'm sure we'll return to). Send in your All Time XI suggestions to atfcpodcast@gmail.com. 

#31 - Shots draw twice in a week, York and Barnet up next 19.09.2024

Will is joined by Joe, Guy and York City supporter Will to talk about Aldershot's second away draw in a week and look ahead to a double header of home games against two of the league's current high-fliers: York City and Barnet. Email the show: atfcpodcast@gmail.com

#30 - Dale and Fleet stop Shots scoring as Boston await 12.09.2024

Will is joined by Joe, Ian, Guy and Julian for this week's discussion over the last two matches - the 2-0 defeat against Rochdale and the 0-0 draw at Ebbsfleet - and look ahead to the Shots' visit of Boston United at the weekend.    Boston Goals from Soccer AM:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOSTzwFI-9w   Email the podcast:  atfcpodcast@gmail.com

#29 - Shots lead the goals scored column after 4-3 Maidenhead win 04.09.2024

Will is joined by Ash, Guy, Ian and Julian to discuss the Maidenhead United 4-3 win and a look ahead to the Rochdale (h) - live on DAZN at 5:30 - and Ebbsfleet (a) matches.    If you've got any suggestions for our Aldershot All-Time XIs International feature, email  atfcpodcast@gmail.com  or comment on any post for this episode. 

#28 - Goals aplenty as Shots defeat Latics but lose at Tamworth 29.08.2024

Will is joined by Joe, Julian and Ash to discuss the Shots' mixed August Bank Holiday weekend with a 4-1 victory over promotion hopefuls Oldham Athletic before a 3-2 defeat at previously winless Tamworth; a look ahead to Maidenhead at home; and how the National League is shaping up after 5 games.  Email the pod:  atfcpodcast@gmail.com .

#27 - Shots make it 1W, 1D, 1L after three 22.08.2024

A panel of Julian, Ian, Charlie, Guy and Ash discuss recent away matches at Halifax and Braintree, their thoughts on the goals and the results. And the games keep coming thick and fast with the August bank holiday double against Oldham and Tamworth.  Get in touch with the show: atfcpodcast@gmail.com.

#26 - Hady Goaldour strikes twice in 3-3 thriller against Forest Green Rovers 14.08.2024

Will is joined by Guy and Julian to discuss the thrilling 3-3 draw with Forest Green Rovers, Hady Ghandour's lob, as well as a look ahead to the Halifax and Braintree away double in waiting.  Mike Pusey article: www.theshots.co.uk/aldershot-town-football-club-mourn-reverend-mike-pusey Get involved with the podcast by emailing atfcpodcast@gmail.com .   

#25 - We are SO back: The 24/25 Season Preview 06.08.2024

Will is joined by Julian and the pod's two summer signings Charlie and Guy to discuss pre-season, our favourite Shots signings of the summer, predictions for the 24/25 season and where the team can improve from last time out.  Get in touch with the show by emailing atfcpodcast@gmail.com .

#24 - Rob Worrall on commentating for THAT Tolaj goal at Swindon and Shots under Tommy 25.05.2024

Rob Worrall jumps on a call with the WTFGU panel to discuss his best commentary moment, starting out in co-comms, the Covid seasons and plenty more. Will, Julian, Joe and Ian fire questions at the BBC Surrey commentator and host of the NL Full Time podcast. Go and check it out wherever you get your podcasts.  That's the last pod of the 2023/24 season. We'll be back for a pre-season special in a co...

#23 - All-Time XIs - 2. Forgotten Shots XI 09.05.2024

Will, Joe and Julian debate their Forgotten Shots XI in the second in the series of All-Time XIs. The first of which was Loan Players You've Fallen In Love With XI, which you can find on episode #11. Ignore the slightly dated comment about a certain goalkeeper (he didn't play that day).  Email the podcast with your suggestions: atfcpodcast@gmail.com . 

#22 - WTFGU End of Season Awards 2023/24 30.04.2024

Will is joined by Ian, Julian and Ash to discuss the players, goals and moments they are giving the various WTFGU awards this season. What a memorable season it's been! Email atfcpodcast@gmail.com to get involved and send any correspondence!

#21 - Shots fall short of the play-offs at Dag Red 25.04.2024

Will is joined by Ash, Ian and Julian to discuss a mad game to end the season at Dag Red. A memorable 3-3 draw wasn't enough for Aldershot to get into the play-offs, despite Gateshead being unable to be promoted. The panel discuss the latter saga as well as Boreham Wood's relegation from the National League.  Bring on another year in this glorious league.  Email atfcpodcast@gmail.com with any corr...

#20 - Shots beat Gateshead to keep play-off dream alive 18.04.2024

Will is joined by Ian and Julian for a pre- and post-match discussion covering the defeat to Boreham Wood and our immediate reactions to the 1-0 win away at Gateshead. Ash, one of the 77 at the Gateshead International Stadium on Wednesday, sends his thoughts on the results via voice note. Up the Shots!  Email the podcast at atfcpodcast@gmail.com. 

#19 - The Gateshead farce; Tour of Duty; Boreham Wood (h) 11.04.2024

Will is joined by Ian, Joe and Julian on the panel to discuss the weekend's result at Hartlepool, the farce that was Gateshead (a) and look ahead to Boreham Wood away. There's insight from Ash on his trips to Hartlepool and Gateshead over the weekend and we cover the Jamie Hedges/J**y B***on story that sent ATFC social media aflame.  Busy week, up the Shots.  Email atfcpodcast@gmail.com.

#18 - Shots cling onto 7th as the Tour of Duty approaches 03.04.2024

Will is joined by Julian to discuss the disappointing Easter weekend results, the prospect of Hartlepool and Gateshead away in quick succession and the National League play off picture.    Email atfcpodcast@gmail.com with your journeys to Hartlepool and anything else you're up to over the weekend for the Tour of Duty. 

#17 - Shots in 7th, Solihull Moors (H) and the massive Easter weekend 28.03.2024

Will is joined by Julian and Ash who shared their thoughts through the medium of voice notes to discuss the Solihull Moors 1-1 draw on Saturday and look ahead to the Easter weekend double vs Maidenhead on Good Friday and Dorking Wanderers on Easter Monday. The panel also discuss the midweek results that saw Shots drop from 5th to 7th in the play-off picture.    Send in your letters and any voice n...

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