Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Episode 1052: It's back to league action as Swindon prepare to host Grimsby in a game absolutely no one is calling the Ian Holloway derby - JR and Joe, in lieu of a press conference, talk about this and other Swindon related reportage. Plus a voicenote from Alex of the DN35 Podcast.

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Episode 1051: Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Swindon Town

Inoffensive stuff as Town suffer their fifth cup defeat in five games in the 2026–27 season as Plymouth score late to deny us all a penalty shoot-out. Pathetic behaviour. Newly engaged Max joins the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1050: Nothing but respect to everyone joining JR and Joe to look ahead to Tuesday's dead rubber final group game in what is now the Jersey Mikes. With a voicenote from Sam of the Argyle Life podcast.

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Episode 1049: Milton Keynes Dons 2-1 Swindon Town - Joe is on the pod to discuss a weekend of deeply forgettable FA Cup action. Town can now focus of Plymouth in the Jersey Mike's... and EFL League Two.

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Episode 1048: It's cup week - JR and Joe catch up on how Swindon Town Women and the U18s got on in the FA Women's and FA Youth Cup respectively while looking ahead to Swindon's first round FA Cup game away to MK Dons on Saturday. With a voicenote from Liam of the MK1 Podcast.

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Episode 1047: Swindon Town 2-1 Rotherham United - Honor is on the pod to discuss 87 comfortable minutes followed by a Halloween appropriate hellraising finish.

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Episode 1046: More departures from the football operations side while the squad develop their problem solving skills behind the scenes ahead of Saturday's game against Rotherham - JR and Joe discuss this and more, plus a voicenote from Matt of New York Talk.

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Episode 1045: Bristol Rovers 0-0 Swindon Town -

Three unbeaten, four points from two games - but was this a missed opportunity? Simon joins me to reflect on Swindon Town’s scrappy 0–0 draw at Bristol Rovers, where a clean sheet in miserable conditions offered encouragement, but missed chances left plenty to discuss.

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Episode 1044: With Swindon breaking all expectations and Barnet's winning streak, plus Bristol Rovers going through October on a losing one - Saturday's lunchtime is appealing enough to sell out. JR and Joe talk about who'll be involved, Holloway's old haunts and a voicenote from Weeksy of the GasCast.

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Episode 1043: Barnet 1-3 Swindon Town - Wellity! Wellity! Wellity! Now we're talkin'. Dan joins the pod to discuss a deserved win in North London, with Connor Ripley's heroics and solid performances across the board helping Town secure the result. Could this be the turning point? To be continued...

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Episode 1042: Swindon are struggling to get joy, a mediocre FA Cup draw and a midweek trip to High (flying) Barnet will be a challenge for players and fans alike, in a fixture that's making us all feel a little Freckleton (or is that Frecklington?) JR and Joe discuss, plus a voicenote from podcaster and Barnet fan Charlie.

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Episode 1041: Swindon Town 1-1 Walsall - Town showed the same effort and endeavour and created more chances, but familiar problems persisted. They can consider themselves fortunate to earn a point as their winless run extends to six EFL League Two games and eight in all competitions. Max returns to discuss.

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Episode 1040: A quiet week as Swindon reveal more squad depletion ahead of the home visit of Walsall, who are enjoying an unbeaten spell like last week's opponents. With a voicenote from Kam of the Yellow Ribbon Podcast.

TrustSTFC are taking donations for Swindon Food Collective at Statue Park from 1pm on Saturday- toiletries, washing machine pods, long-life milk, teabags, tinned vegetables, tinned fish and tinned whole meals suggested. If you're not attending but still want to make a donation, you can do so here: Swindon's Local Foodbank

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Episode 1039: Swindon Town 0-1 Crewe Alexandra - Another toothless display from Swindon despite a draw probably being a fairer result but Town did nothing to win or level the game. Simon is on the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1038: JR and Joe discuss some welcome faces coming back into selection for the home game against Crewe, as the unwelcome, adversarial and defensive position of the ownership rears it's head. With a voicenote from Stuart, host of The Railwaymen podcast.

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Episode 1037: Dan is on the pod to discuss the recent Trust STFC update plus the whether Ian Holloway's time at Swindon Town is up.

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Episode 1036: Rochdale 1-0 Swindon Town – Town showed effort, but it fell far short as a late winner left supporters reeling amid the club’s existential crisis. Is sacking the manager really the answer? Maybe. However, the blame lies firmly with the owner, and Max joins the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1035: A quiet week after the ratings ramble as Swindon prepare to travel up to EFL returnees Rochdale for the first time since 2023. JR and man of the moment Joe Acklam discuss, with a voicenote from Char, Rochdale fan and host of the Absolute Football podcast.

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Episode 1034: Swindon Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley - It was neither the win we wanted nor the chaotic defeat we feared. Yet once again, Ian Holloway’s post-match comments dominated the discussion. Does he have enough backing to break the cycle? Max joins the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1033: Swindon feel in need of a win as they prepare to host perennial thorns of recent times, Accrington at home. Plus training ground ruminations, treatment table and drinking in stands - all discussed by JR and Joe.

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Episode 1032: Swindon Town 0-2 Newport County - JUSTICE-4-ELSIES - There's plenty to discuss and Tom draws the short straw.

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Episode 1031: Are Swindon countering the boos, or just getting the minutes in as they prepare to face Newport at home in the next EFL Trophy game? Joe and JR consider the implications, and 1912 Exiles' Cousin Jack offers his voicenote

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Episode 1030: Salford City 1-0 Swindon Town - Swindon’s search for an away goal continues after a narrow defeat at Salford. A goalless draw may have been a fairer reflection, but Town again struggled to create enough in the final third as their scoreless away run stretched to six league games. Max joins the pod to pick through the performance, the key moments and so on…!

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Episode 1029: After a heavy defeat in North Yorkshire last week, a Heavy Rotation Reds of Swindon Town head north once again – this time to Greater Manchester to face Salford City.

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Episode 1028: Swindon Town 1-2 Crystal Palace U21 - Ian Holloway’s 100th game in charge of Swindon was one to forget. His fringe side were comfortably beaten by Palace’s next generation, prompting scattered boos in the ground and criticism online. Sunrise/sunset. Dan is on the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1027: Swindon are licking their wounds both proverbially and physically, as they prepare to kick off their Vertu trophy group against Crystal Palace U21s, and a contrite Ian Holloway is looking to make changes for this game and beyond.

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Episode 1026: York City 4-0 Swindon Town - Ay Caramba! A dreadful weekend of EFL League Two football for Swindon Town as Scott Lindsey’s Minstermen handed the lads of Pighill a comprehensive dismantling. Max joins the pod to break down what went wrong and generally reflect on a bruising afternoon.

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Episode 1025: It's a big away trip as Swindon prepare to travel to York for the first time in a decade, and a new tick off for the groundhoppers and history buffs. Lewis Ward is in the dugout for the women's side, and Ian Holloway is in the charity furniture shops of Wiltshire and Bristol. With a voicenote from Simon of the Same Old City podcast.

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Episode 1024: Swindon Town 3–1 Colchester United - a classic game of shaky first half that gave way to really quite lovely second-half display at the County Ground, lifting Swindon to second place. Simon joins the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1023: A few new faces, and a moved cup game for Swindon Town Women doesn't give the County Ground or the players much relief as the search for a training ground continues, as do the minor injuries ahead of Colchester's visit - both teams dead equals on points and goal difference. With voicenotes from Aaron and regular contributor Si from Beyond the Barside podcast.

Another plug for Sammi Hiscocks who is doing the Swindon Half Marathon in the Rockin Robin costume for the Swindon Town FC Community Foundation Disability Programme! Find out more and donate on...

Episode 1022: What a hit that was! Ben Middlemas with a left foot special to lead Town to a 3-1 victory against Port Vale. There's plenty for Adam and Dan to discuss including Transfer Deadline Day with the late signing of Dan Butler on loan.

You will also hear Dan speak about his friend Sammi Hiscocks who is doing the Swindon Half Marathon in the Rockin Robin costume for the Swindon Town FC Community Foundation Disability Programme. Good luck Sammi!

Find out more and donate on Sammi's justgiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page...

Episode 1021: Shutters down as Swindon decline to have a Presser ahead of the deadline day visit from recent foes Port Vale before the Transfer Window closes. JR and Joe are grateful for deciding to rename this show ahead of such cancellations, and Phil Bowers from BBC Radio Stoke joins us with a bank holiday voicenote

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Episode 1020: Oldham Athletic 3–0 Swindon Town - Oof! A grim away defeat that Town thoroughly deserved. Max joins the pod to review the match and revisit our quarterly discussion about why the current ownership is falling short.

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Episode 1019: After a routine win over neighbours Cheltenham, Swindon head to Greater Manchester to face old friends Oldham - with training ground wrangles, the treatment room and the transfer window looming large. Plus a voicenote from Matt of Oldham Fan Media and the Latics Phone-In.

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Episode 1018: Swindon Town 2-1 Cheltenham Town - It had been 14 years since Swindon recorded a home win against Cheltenham. The streak has been ended and Max is on the pod to discuss.

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Episode 1017: Swindon are back at home against noisy neighbours Cheltenham, hoping a buoyant win over Gloucestershire's poshest will see them at the races. Joe and JR talk that, plus midfield maneuvering and AB malfeasance. With a voicenote from Cheltenham journalist and podcaster Mark Halliwell.

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Episode 1016: Northampton Town 0-0 Swindon Town - League Two is back and not for the better, with 1400+ making the trip and many more suffering at home on TV. Terry is on to pick the bones with JR.

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Episode 1015: It's the first league game of the season, as Swindon prepare to travel to relegated returnees to League Two, Northampton Town. JR and Joe Acklam discuss.

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Episode 1014: There are still loads of variables and question marks over the 2026/27 season but here we are with a season preview nonetheless! Onward...

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Episode 1013: Cardiff City 3-2 Swindon Town - Max is on the pod to discuss what proved to be a very productive season curtain raiser in South Wales.

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