Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

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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Episode 1012: Football is back! A busy week in Swindontownland as the new season rapidly approaches. Rich and Joe discuss the exit of Fil Mabete plus the arrivals of Joe Hungbo, Sam Inwood and Kaelan Majekodunmi. Onward!

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Episode 1011: Forest Green Rovers 1-4 Swindon Town - Simon is on the pod for the final game of the pre-season schedule to discuss the victory over Robbie Savage's side who were demoralised by a clinical minute!

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Episode 1010: Swindon may have publicly thrown the towel after injuries have curtailed the preseason plans, but no white flag on the Preview as Joe and JR look toward and discuss the machinations and preparations going into the final game against Forest Green Rovers, with a special voicenote from FGR fan Sean.

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Episode 1009: Swindon Town 2-1 Leyton Orient - Dan joins the pod to discuss another positive 60 minutes from Town, rewarded with victory over Richie Wellens’ Orient. However, injuries continue to mount and concerns over squad depth are growing.

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Episode 1008: Back to back home friendlies as Swindon look forward to hosting a midweek appearance from former promotion winning manager Richie Wellens and Leyton Orient, but as JR and Joe discuss - bigger concerns may be aimed towards the treatment table. With a voicenote from Steve of the Orient Outlook podcast.

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Episode 1007: Swindon Town 1-3 Bristol City - Simon is on the pod to discuss a useful run‑out as Swindon put together a largely constructive 90 minutes, but the day was overshadowed by injuries and by the familiar sight of Lorent Tolaj punishing Swindon at the County Ground.

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Episode 1006: Rich and Joe discuss the last week (Palace, Jake Tabor, transfers...) and look ahead to the visit of Bristol City.

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Episode 1005: Crystal Palace 5-1 Swindon Town - Rich and Andrew party like it's £19.99!

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Episode 1004: A compendium of two topics that probably didn't deserve their own individual pods - Joe Acklam and JR report on the midweek friendly at Chippenham, and then look to the behind closed doors friendly against Crystal Palace.

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Episode 1003: Swindon return from Alicante to bring things a little closer to home, a pre-season friendly against the relegated and rebuilding Chippenham Town. JR and Joe discuss this, seeing red in pre-season and how someone is really enjoying the World Cup....

With a voicenote from Aaron Pullen.

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Episode 1002: Club Costa City 0-1 Swindon Town - It’s been a productive week for Swindon Town, with healthy men training, running and winning in the Alicante heat - though for the rest of us, it made for one of the dullest weeks of the summer. 

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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!

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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 Loathed Strangers podcast. Wild.

A heartfelt thank you to all the contributors and listeners for your continued support. It is sincerely appreciated and always will be.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Episode 996: Still vibin' it with tangents, World Cup chat, Trust survey, the rumour mill, David Carney and pre-season.

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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.

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Episode 994: Max is on the pod to discuss STFC redundancies, debenture deadline, season tickets, World Cup and friendlies.

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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.

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Episode 992: Terry is on the pod to discuss the offield stuff that concerned us with the ownership in 2025/26.

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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.

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Episode 990: Reaction to the annual retained list with Max on the pod to discuss. 

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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.

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