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Title: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:16:08
[This is something that I've been on my mind since Samdy mentioned the other week]

I'm at a stage where I am lucky enough to have an ever growing queue of guests who have agreed to talk to me on the podcast.

I do continue to worry about the sound quality though (any one who has contacted me over the last month will know this). I was really disappointed in myself for the Si Ferry episode as it didn't come out anywhere near to the standard that I wanted it to. Ho hum.

Things don't have to change, I'm really enjoying it and I'll keep going for as long as I enjoy it.

This poll is to get an idea whether listeners would support a small Kickstarter. And when I say small, if 200 people contributed £1 then that would get me the equipment to sort out the sound.

This feels like I'm chancing far too early but the Ferry and Heywood episodes have increased peoples willingness to participate.

Opinions/advice welcomed!

Cheers,

Rich


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:19:34
Absolutely Rich.
I’d be more than happy to contribute. The podcasts have been superb and have been perfect for me on a few long van journeys at work.


Title: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:35:51
I'll contribute, I'll put in the whole £1, but I want 51%  of your right big toe


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:37:48
Absolutely Rich.
I’d be more than happy to contribute. The podcasts have been superb and have been perfect for me on a few long van journeys at work.

Thanks, Quagmire!

There's a good range coming up:

- A legend to many
- The very popular
- The fringe
- The handful of appearances
- Ex-staff
- Media

I'm going to have different format for most guests who aren't players - it'll be based around favourite XI's.

Ex-players in the queue are from 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's which is good. I've been really trying to secure players from further back.

The Heywood and Ferry episodes have opened a few doors. I know there are ex-players who are listening ---- WHICH IS NUTS!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:38:30
I'll contribute, I'll put in the whole £1, but I want 51%  of your right big toe

Deal!



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:39:41
you can put me down for £20 of you like. if it goes tits no worries


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: donkey on Monday, August 27, 2018, 13:06:41
you can put me down for £20 of you like. if it goes tits no worries

Aye, same here. But if you get Fjortoft, I want to meet him.  That and the big toe thing.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, August 27, 2018, 13:25:20
Happily contribute a few quid


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, August 27, 2018, 14:38:09
It's a yes from me.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/8e07d6a7d37755be940620b7d82c5940/tenor.gif)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Monday, August 27, 2018, 18:46:04
Yarp, I'll throw some pennies at your feet, but only if you dance.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, August 27, 2018, 18:48:57
Yarp, I'll throw some pennies at your feet, but only if you dance.

Prepare to be awkwardly impressed...

(http://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/silly-dance-gif-10.gif)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Monday, August 27, 2018, 19:49:35
Thanks, Quagmire!

There's a good range coming up:

- A legend to many
- The very popular
- The fringe
- The handful of appearances
- Ex-staff
- Media

I'm going to have different format for most guests who aren't players - it'll be based around favourite XI's.

Ex-players in the queue are from 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's which is good. I've been really trying to secure players from further back.

The Heywood and Ferry episodes have opened a few doors. I know there are ex-players who are listening ---- WHICH IS NUTS!

Any chance of getting Kenny Stroud and/or Andy Rowland? Both still living in Swindon area I believe.....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, August 27, 2018, 19:57:08
Not actually listened to any yet, sorry Costanza, I have it earmarked for my long drive through France toward the end of October.

I'll throw a bit into the pot.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, August 27, 2018, 20:10:28
Not actually listened to any yet, sorry Costanza, I have it earmarked for my long drive through France toward the end of October.

I'll throw a bit into the pot.

No apologies required. The player episodes are good in the sense that they’re not time sensitive.

I wouldn’t bother with the season based episodes though!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 10:30:30
As a content creator you would probably be better off using Patreon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 11:32:47
I'd be happy to kick some in too, but agree with jayo re patreon


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 15:02:36
Cool, thanks folks.

I’ll take a look at this Patreon. I think that’s what Samdy mentioned originally.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:06:55
Episode 7 is a conversation with Chris Hamon.

No stone shall be left unturned...!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:13:57
oooh, you have a FB presence...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:19:47
oooh, you have a FB presence...

Reluctantly.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:25:47
when do you want that cash? listening to ep 6 and the sound is doing my head in :)

enjoying the August review though


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:26:52
ps. extra marks for (I think) using the Ross McLaren commentary from my first ever game!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:38:29
when do you want that cash? listening to ep 6 and the sound is doing my head in :)

 :(

Apologies.

RE: raising funds. I still don’t know how I’m going to do it. I’ve been busy with life stuff so I was pleasantly surprised I managed to organise something this week let alone set-up a Patreon or something like that.

I’ll have to get on it because I’ve found myself beginning to hold back from talking to some very willing and popular ex-players because *I* don’t want to mess it up. That sounds harsh on those who have participated, it’s not supposed to, all the people I’ve talked to have been, frankly, amazing.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:42:34
I've not found it that bad before this one today, but it sounds like the guest is on a yoyo over the mike.

However, that shouldn't stop you from continuing, I'm still enjoying it!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:50:03
I've not found it that bad before this one today, but it sounds like the guest is on a yoyo over the mike.

However, that shouldn't stop you from continuing, I'm still enjoying it!

I’m not stoping, far from it :)

It’s funny as Ben is the only guest who records sound from his end and it’s created more issues for the reasons you give.

Work is progress. I’m still looking at avenues which means nobody is paying me. I might have found one.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:50:52
when do you want that cash? listening to ep 6 and the sound is doing my head in :)

enjoying the August review though

Despite BW listing Barnet as one of our ‘easier’ games this season? ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 09:52:37
as long as you know that the podcasts really are appreciated and the gripes are minor in the grand scheme.

perhaps Wills is recording while using one of those resistance bands anchored to a wall :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 10:06:53
Kinda lika Bengee jumping ... or something? :-)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 10:27:38
Kinda lika Bengee jumping ... or something? :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9m-SJd2vDM


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 11:02:20
  :D
Oh alright then ... bengee running  :-[


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 20:25:57
Raffa De Vita next.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 08:26:19
A thoroughly lovely guy.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Friday, September 14, 2018, 11:42:29
Ok so I've scrolled through the thread and no one has asked the question - why is it called loathed strangers?  I can't be the one the only one who has no clue... Or can I?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bewster on Friday, September 14, 2018, 11:54:19
Ok so I've scrolled through the thread and no one has asked the question - why is it called loathed strangers?  I can't be the one the only one who has no clue... Or can I?

Its a reference to the Nick Hornby book - Fever Pitch and the 1969 cup final when he became aware of the Swindon fans.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 14, 2018, 12:37:29
Ok so I've scrolled through the thread and no one has asked the question - why is it called loathed strangers?  I can't be the one the only one who has no clue... Or can I?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlTltk6WwAAmRL7.jpg)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, September 15, 2018, 11:54:49
Ah, right thank you. I have read Fever Pitch - brilliant book - it was a long time ago though so had forgotten that little passage. Good work with the podcast anyway...

...I love the bit where he says something along the lines of..."I've examined the contract, scoured the small print and there are no loop holes, no way out"... I know I've hopelessly mis-quoted but it really does encapsulate what being a Town fan (or indeed any club) means...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, September 17, 2018, 17:23:24
Paul Bodin is up next.

Started talking around 2100 and kept going until close to 2300.

What a guy.

Sound seems tolerable too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, September 17, 2018, 17:37:02
Quote from: OOH!  SHAUN TAYLOR
...I love the bit where he says something along the lines of..."I've examined the contract, scoured the small print and there are no loop holes, no way out"... I know I've hopelessly mis-quoted but it really does encapsulate what being a Town fan (or indeed any club) means...

he totally nails being a obsessive fan in your youth doesn't he.
-------
look forward to listening to Zippy


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bedford Red on Monday, September 17, 2018, 19:53:59
Paul Bodin is up next.

Started talking around 2100 and kept going until close to 2300.

What a guy.

Sound seems tolerable too.


I've enjoyed them all so far, but looking forward to this one the most, as it's my era when i went to most of the games.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, September 17, 2018, 20:01:55
De Vita picked up a hell of a Scottish accent during his spell at Livingston! 🙂


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, September 17, 2018, 21:03:29
I never knew de vita was a proper Italian, which sounds silly now. I thought he was Italian in the same way vigoroux (born in Camden) is Chilean


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 09:14:59
Could you release them a little bit slower, I am struggling to keep up......


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 09:33:52
Could you release them a little bit slower, I am struggling to keep up......

I try to not make them time sensitive (monthly season episode aside) so you can listen days/weeks/months later.

It’ll slow down eventually when the contacts try up...!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 12:52:39
They're brilliant, Rich. The Bodin one probably the best yet.

Thanks.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 15:37:44
Where do you hear them?  :sherlock:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 15:45:09
Whilst the guests have been really enjoyable so far (Chris Hamon aside, I found him pretty dull), I have to praise you Rich for the quality of the music, editing of the highlights etc that accompany the podcast.

I still enjoy the start of the pod where you have the clips of all the commentaries etc. Tres Bien.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 15:56:06
Where do you hear them?  :sherlock:

Link in second post above yours.  :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 16:18:56
Whilst the guests have been really enjoyable so far (Chris Hamon aside, I found him pretty dull), I have to praise you Rich for the quality of the music, editing of the highlights etc that accompany the podcast.

I still enjoy the start of the pod where you have the clips of all the commentaries etc. Tres Bien.

Thanks!

Chris has loads of stories but felt that he shouldn’t be the one to tell them... which was a shame but I understood.

Music/highlights are by Matthew Kilford, who managed to capture my rambling request perfectly!

I’m mastering editing and sound more as I go along.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 19:11:06
Matthew Kilford,

Posts on here as Kaufman


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, September 28, 2018, 16:13:06
Howdy y’all.

The latest episode is a conversation with Jamie Pitman.

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e10-jamie-pitman-part-1

Busy week ahead: September review, Sam Morshead and an ex-player all being recorded this week.

RE: Morshead - If there’s anything of interest that you think I should cover then send me a Message.

Cheers!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 14:27:12
Ask him when he's going to drop the bitter jilted ex-girlfriend act. The sad cunt.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 17:20:58
Ask him when he's going to drop the bitter jilted ex-girlfriend act. The sad cunt.

I’ll reword it...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 19:31:15
Don't you dare!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: reeves4england on Monday, October 1, 2018, 08:42:31
I still haven't got round to listening to any of these yet, but am looking forward to them whenever I find time. If I manage to get to Notts County they might provide some entertainment for the journey. Thanks for the work you're putting in Costanza.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, October 1, 2018, 08:55:49
Ask him when he's going to drop the bitter jilted ex-girlfriend act. The sad cunt.
:D
It’s so true.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, October 1, 2018, 09:21:25
Is he still not over it?

Stopped following him on Twitter after it became too much


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 1, 2018, 09:49:06
I will be asking jayo’s question as it was posed.

Will bleep out ‘cunt’ though, I’ve been looking for an excuse to stick in a sound effect.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 1, 2018, 11:12:23
laughing cry face emoji x 10


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 22:42:49
Morshead episode is up:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e12-sam-morshead


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: kaufman on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 09:24:14
As always a really good listen. Most fascinating part for me was Sam hinting about Sherwood's involvement leading up to the final vs Preston. He touched on it and would love to hear more on this. I knew Cooper and Williams relationship wasn't great at this point.
I also completely forgot about Sir William Patey


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 09:26:06
Not going to get a chance to listen for a few weeks, how did he reply to the question regarding being a bitter jilted ex-girlfriend?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 09:40:55
Not got to that bit yet.

Tansmedia got a Pullen namecheck, but most interesting was SM's view of Jed. I'm not going to spoil it (much), but its not what I expected,


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 12:45:23
Not going to get a chance to listen for a few weeks, how did he reply to the question regarding being a bitter jilted ex-girlfriend?

I’m not sure I pose it as a question, more of an example, but it’s in there.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: 1989Monkey on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 13:19:24
Another great episode! Definitely prefer the longer episode rather than split into parts.

Morshead came across really well and fair play to him for revealing all of the stories.

Keep up the good work Rich!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 13:48:16
I enjoyed that Rich.
As above, thought Sam came across well and I’m one of his biggest critics with regards to how he is on social media. So fair play to him for doing it.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 17:32:11
Definitely prefer the longer episode rather than split into parts.

It works better for me too to be honest.




Thanks for the kind messages. Another recording tonight with someone who played 25-30 times for Swindon - that'll go out next week.

My agreed guest for next week (released w/c October 15) will be, as it stands, a firm fan favourite of yesteryear. 120+ games.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 18:41:59
I absolutely love the podcast and it brilliant work! I have one question, is there any significance to the horn / klaxon thing at the beginning?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 18:58:48
that's the old railway works hooter. it was used to let workers know the shift was starting/has started (so you better be in or lose out on some money)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 19:00:27
on a similar note, I've never heard the 'grand old team' song sung in the county ground. And was initially slightly confused by the Newcastle lyric..

then I realised, is it a recording of you and a few others out on the piss while living in Geordieland rich?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 19:21:32
Just out of interest Rich, how many downloads are you getting for each episode on average?



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 19:38:04
on a similar note, I've never heard the 'grand old team' song sung in the county ground. And was initially slightly confused by the Newcastle lyric..

then I realised, is it a recording of you and a few others out on the piss while living in Geordieland rich?

Its from a clip in the thats football documentary in the changing room after we beat newcastle


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 19:53:07
Thanks!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: @mwooly63 on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 20:15:04
that's the old railway works hooter. it was used to let workers know the shift was starting/has started (so you better be in or lose out on some money)

Played when town take the field too, though depending on which stand you are in whether the annoy is working properly


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 22:33:59
Just out of interest Rich, how many downloads are you getting for each episode on average?




Soundcloud has me close to 8,000 listens across the episodes since I started.

Most Common Trend: Di Canio Era = More Listens


Its from a clip in the thats football documentary in the changing room after we beat newcastle

Yep it’s an excited John Gorman on lead vocals.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 06:10:57


My agreed guest for next week (released w/c October 15) will be, as it stands, a firm fan favourite of yesteryear. 120+ games.

Tenner on Parkin :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 07:13:13
Tenner on Parkin :)

Whoever it is, I’d prefer to announce them in advance but I’ve had a couple rearrange/disappear just when recording is due so don’t want to put too much pressure on them.

It’s always funny that before recording they’re ‘not sure if I’ve got anything to say’ and then they absolutely fly once we start.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 07:56:53
That's the thing, for those of us not familiar to the inner workings of professional footballer even what seen mundane to a player can still be quite interesting


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 08:22:18
Just listened to Morshead, really good episode (for sound quality & content). Interested to hear him be almost, almost complementary about Jed.

But yes, Morshead II needs to include the Troy Archibald-Henville beef(burger).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 08:30:07
There were several at the time suggesting Jed was well-intentioned but incompetent rather than sinister. 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 08:39:19
There were several at the time suggesting Jed was well-intentioned but incompetent rather than sinister.  
Weren't they the same people who insisted he couldn't be an asset stripper as we didn't have any assets to strip? Shortly before he forward sold the catering for the next decade. TBF, I'm not suggesting he wasn't incompetent, but it's not mutually exclusive. He was just as incompetent at being a shyster as he was at everything else


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 12:51:52
Roarrrrrr!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 12:52:45
On another note, wonder if old Stevie Murrall would mind doing a podcast once he comes out of clink 😎


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 19:48:18
If memory serves, you scoffed at those suggesting Jed et al were asset-strippers?  (Apologies if wrong)

Not quite, I just refused to jump to assumptions without actually knowing either way. The same I do with Power now and the same I will with whoever comes in after that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 19:59:59
I actually registered on this forum to tell people to give Jed a chance as I was fed up of the constant negativity at the time. The moral of that story was learn to keep your opinions to yourself Freddy  :suicide:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 20:09:53
On another note, wonder if old Stevie Murrall would mind doing a podcast once he comes out of clink 😎

It would be a case of mistaken identity, and a travesty etc etc, and he'd sound believable


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 20:13:14
On another note, wonder if old Stevie Murrall would mind doing a podcast once he comes out of clink 😎
Continuing with the class of 2013, I wonder if a certain cruise ship singer would be willing to spare an hour or so. Who knows, he may even treat us to a rendition of Wise Men Say....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 21:09:24
Listened to Morshead one today.

Take back what I said about him, came across very well and doesn’t hold as much of a grudge as I thought


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 21:17:14
This is basically like Simon Ferry's Open Goal thing? But a Swindon twist. Nice one. See if you can get Ferry on? Unless you already have?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 21:19:18
Keep up at the back


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 21:34:39
Keep up at the back

 :pint: I've only had chance to listen to the most recent one.  :doh:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, October 5, 2018, 06:57:38
Listened to Morshead one today.

Take back what I said about him, came across very well and doesn’t hold as much of a grudge as I thought

Totally agree. Made my journey to work fly by!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, October 8, 2018, 11:15:03
I didn't expect Morshead to have such a potty mouth.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, October 8, 2018, 11:55:54
Just listened to Morshead, really good episode (for sound quality & content). Interested to hear him be almost, almost complementary about Jed.

But yes, Morshead II needs to include the Troy Archibald-Henville beef(burger).

Journalist in liking simple publicity seeker who provides copy on a plate whilst disliking person who doesn't spoon feed stories shocker....  ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 8, 2018, 12:08:58
Sam will be back on in December probably.

Lots of demand for him.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Monday, October 8, 2018, 13:01:55
It was a good listen, for sure!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 8, 2018, 13:18:14
I sort of feel for the next guest as Sam was always going to be a big number on the listener front and it is a tough follow-up... but he's got a really interesting background away from football (I think anyway) and certainly won't go down as a cheerleader for Swindon Town Football Club. We spend most of the Swindon talk discussing the managers he served under.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Trashbat? on Monday, October 8, 2018, 13:47:06
The dudline day segment was brilliant with Sam. I felt like the Mark Cooper/Luke Williams era was covered quite quickly though, so would like to hear more on that period of time.

The Jamie Pitman one was also very good, I totally forgot about him being sat in the dug out during the Ward/Miller games.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 8, 2018, 13:54:03
The dudline day segment was brilliant with Sam. I felt like the Mark Cooper/Luke Williams era was covered quite quickly though, so would like to hear more on that period of time.

The Jamie Pitman one was also very good, I totally forgot about him being sat in the dug out during the Ward/Miller games.



Didn’t have time to cover Ling and Williams.... or his stint at Total. Lots to cover in the second sitting (including Cooper).

Jamie Pitman took part with 24 hours notice so will always be a titan of industry in my mind. It was a bit of a mad scramble to prep though.

Hoping to get a few pre-90’s on board.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 07:08:09
Paul McAreavey episode is available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e13-paul-mcareavey/s-prFNW


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 08:03:19
Jesus Christ, Rich. Where did you find him? I’m expecting Milan Misun next.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 08:58:07
Jesus Christ, Rich. Where did you find him? I’m expecting Milan Misun next.
I reckon that's what happened to Milan, Rich kidnapped him and has kept him in his basement until he had the podcast set up


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 09:17:31
I’d like to distance myself from any involvement in to the disappearance of Milan Misun.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 09:23:00
I’d like to distance myself from any involvement in to the disappearance of Milan Misun.
Better tell Intepol that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 14:22:26
Listened to Morshead one today.

Take back what I said about him, came across very well and doesn’t hold as much of a grudge as I thought
I'm obviously in the minority because I thought he still came across as a bitter, jilted ex (especially with regards to Power), who doesn't like it when he gets a bit of criticism, (the whining little cunt... ;)).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 06:59:25
Paul McAreavey episode is available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e13-paul-mcareavey/s-prFNW

Really enjoyed that Rich, McAreavy was really interesting. Clearly it wasn’t one of our more memorable periods and it sounds like the problems at the club really affected his career. And a really bad way his Town career ended to boot.

Interesting that Matt Heywood liked Kingy but McAreavy didn’t. Just shows as a football manager how tough it is to get a large group of individuals to mound as a team.

Keep up the good work Rich. Is that your daughter right at the end of the Podcasts?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 08:28:23
Keep up the good work Rich. Is that your daughter right at the end of the Podcasts?

Thanks. Yeah, it’s my daughter at the end. She may not have an interest in football later but I need her alligence to be with Swindon and not Bristol City.

It’s a battle I’m just about winning. Just about.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 10:17:14
Enjoyed the McAreavey episode, and the best sound quality of any episode yet for me, felt pretty professional.

Really interesting picture of King from Heywood, Evans and Paul collectively, clearly had different impressions of the bloke but actually they agreed on most things, just that some of them came off better from him!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: REDBUCK on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 12:00:42
Yes I really enjoyed McAreavey, just goes to highlight what a shambles that period was and what i thought at the time that King got things done in 2003 / 2004 more by luck that judgement.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 13:26:42
Really enjoyed that Rich, McAreavy was really interesting. Clearly it wasn’t one of our more memorable periods and it sounds like the problems at the club really affected his career. And a really bad way his Town career ended to boot.

Interesting that Matt Heywood liked Kingy but McAreavy didn’t. Just shows as a football manager how tough it is to get a large group of individuals to mound as a team.

Keep up the good work Rich. Is that your daughter right at the end of the Podcasts?

Or how vital man management is. There’s a reason Eddie Howe is doing so well - his players tend to love him. I think Taylor could have the same effect, whereas I can imagine (on no more than a hunch) that Brown could be divisive. The podcasts really give a sense of what drives a player - something we often overlook as fans.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 16:08:16
Sam Parkin recording tonight. More King to come...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 17:39:42
super!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 21:15:19
super!

...and he was!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 10:42:21
...when I’m back to work I will make an effort to get through all of these.

Only think I will say is....Stefani Miglioranzi, please...if possible.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:00:57
Also, in a non direct way...in a few weeks I could get your details passed on to OOH! Shaun Taylor if need be...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:36:27
...when I’m back to work I will make an effort to get through all of these.

Only think I will say is....Stefani Miglioranzi, please...if possible.
That would be great! Just had a quick look at his Wiki page, and this line made me chuckle:

Quote
Several English clubs were rumoured to be interested in Miglioranzi after the announcement that he would leave Swindon - clubs included the Town's bitter rival Oxford United. However, Miglioranzi rejected the chance to talk to the Non-League outfit.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, October 12, 2018, 07:43:22
I had a dream about this in what pathetic amount of sleep I got last night.

It was in the format of a panel show with Costanza as the host. I was captain of one team and Ty Gooden was on my team. Shaun Taylor was on the other team but I don't remember who their captain was. It was all done in the style of Monty Python film prequels, though (the cutouts).

Then the show came to an end because the studio got flooded by a tsunami (quite standard for my dreams)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, October 12, 2018, 08:50:15
[Notes dream for future use...]


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 14, 2018, 21:26:02
Folks,

As the sound quality was poor in his first appearance, Simon Ferry has kindly agreed to return the the podcast for a Q&A session at some point in the near future. If you have any questions then please send me a message.

Also, the Sam Parkin episode will be available from Tuesday morning (UK time).

Cheers,

Rich


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 06:26:31
Sam Parkin episode is up...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e14-sam-parkin/s-PZtu1

Please send me any questions you might have for Simon Ferry!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 13:35:53
Just listened to the Super Sammy one. He is a really nice bloke isn't he? It was refreshing to hear someone with a genuine love for STFC.

I felt a bit sad for him at times because he obviously had some personal regrets and problems throughout his career and, surprisingly to me, he lacked confidence in his own ability which never really showed when he played for Town. He was obviously disappointed that he never really achieved the success that was probably expected after his glorious spell at Swindon.

I remember watching him play against us at Orient when he was on loan there towards the end of his career in England and it was quite depressing to see him huffing and puffing around the pitch. Much like when Steve White scored against us for Hereford, I would have been quite happy for him to score against us because I loved the guy. One of the true Swindon greats.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 13:47:24
Just listened to the Super Sammy one. He is a really nice bloke isn't he? It was refreshing to hear someone with a genuine love for STFC.

I felt a bit sad for him at times because he obviously had some personal regrets and problems throughout his career and, surprisingly to me, he lacked confidence in his own ability which never really showed when he played for Town. He was obviously disappointed that he never really achieved the success that was probably expected after his glorious spell at Swindon.

I remember watching him play against us at Orient when he was on loan there towards the end of his career in England and it was quite depressing to see him huffing and puffing around the pitch. Much like when Steve White scored against us for Hereford, I would have been quite happy for him to score against us because I loved the guy. One of the true Swindon greats.



Yep. Certainly a hero. Brought a bit of hope to what was difficult period, after dropping out of Div 2 and various admins.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 14:44:39
Haven’t listened to the Sam Parkin one yet but he is an excellent former footballer cum broadcaster. He is a permanent guest on a football weekly podcast I listen to and he talks a lot of sense. Seems a thoroughly decent bloke to boot.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 14:52:26
Just listened to the Super Sammy one. He is a really nice bloke isn't he? It was refreshing to hear someone with a genuine love for STFC.

I felt a bit sad for him at times because he obviously had some personal regrets and problems throughout his career and, surprisingly to me, he lacked confidence in his own ability which never really showed when he played for Town. He was obviously disappointed that he never really achieved the success that was probably expected after his glorious spell at Swindon.

I remember watching him play against us at Orient when he was on loan there towards the end of his career in England and it was quite depressing to see him huffing and puffing around the pitch. Much like when Steve White scored against us for Hereford, I would have been quite happy for him to score against us because I loved the guy. One of the true Swindon greats.



That guy could sign for a financially troubled club at 100 yards and get injured whenever he came into form!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 08:51:51
I've really enjoyed all the episodes so far, absolutely stirling work Sir !

Is there any chance of a Fjortoft or Nijholt episode?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 09:02:11
Cheers. I'd love to talk to them but it's a question of being able to contact them more than anything.

I made a very small attempt to contact Fjortoft who hasn't replied as of yet but he has quite a busy schedule so we shall see.

The next two ex-players that I have dates pencilled in for recording should make quite a few happy.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 11:01:56
Cheers. I'd love to talk to them but it's a question of being able to contact them more than anything.

I made a very small attempt to contact Fjortoft who hasn't replied as of yet but he has quite a busy schedule so we shall see.

The next two ex-players that I have dates pencilled in for recording should make quite a few happy.

Is it Michael Rose or Alan Sheehan?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 11:07:57
Is it Michael Rose or Alan Sheehan?

Both.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 11:09:02
Is it Michael Rose or Alan Sheehan?

I'd like to hear from BOO, Jeremy Balmy and Drissa Traore.... as long as they're on the laughing gas.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 13:09:01
Cheers. I'd love to talk to them but it's a question of being able to contact them more than anything.

I made a very small attempt to contact Fjortoft who hasn't replied as of yet but he has quite a busy schedule so we shall see.

The next two ex-players that I have dates pencilled in for recording should make quite a few happy.

Lee Peacock and Alan Mcgloughlin? Or Micky Hazard and JAF?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 13:43:15
Lee Peacock and Alan Mcgloughlin? Or Micky Hazard and JAF?

I don't think I'm a million miles away from securing Hazard. We got as far as trying to get through but there were some technical issues and he's had some personal stuff recently.

I'll get in touch with Micky again soon.

I'm always quite reluctant to talk to people still associated with the club. Although the club have been quite good behind-the-scenes with a couple of bits and pieces.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 13:46:42
Jean-Francois Lescinel (Spelling?) would probably be quite an interesting character.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 16:05:05
I don't think I'm a million miles away from securing Hazard. We got as far as trying to get through but there were some technical issues and he's had some personal stuff recently.

I'll get in touch with Micky again soon.

I'm always quite reluctant to talk to people still associated with the club. Although the club have been quite good behind-the-scenes with a couple of bits and pieces.

Ah yes I saw on twitter his sister (I think it was) died recently?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 17:13:44
Ah yes I saw on twitter his sister (I think it was) died recently?

Correct. He’s got lots of Spurs stuff too. Either way, I’d be surprised if Micky didn’t come on of podcast.

If people have contact to a Town player by all means pass them on! Just got another one committed because of a fan passing info on. Lovey stuff.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 21:30:07
Jean-Francois Lescinel (Spelling?) would probably be quite an interesting character.

I'm friends with him on facebook, happy to facilitate if needed.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 21:57:49
I'm friends with him on facebook, happy to facilitate if needed.

Make it so!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 23:28:47
I don't think I'm a million miles away from securing Hazard. We got as far as trying to get through but there were some technical issues and he's had some personal stuff recently.

I'll get in touch with Micky again soon.

I'm always quite reluctant to talk to people still associated with the club. Although the club have been quite good behind-the-scenes with a couple of bits and pieces.

Good stuff all round.  Don't be worried about a no.. No's turn into a yes when people realise it's not a scam. It really is a great thing you are doing, keep it up. Fantastic idea, and application.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 22, 2018, 06:48:08
The Sam Parkin one is fantastic. Nearly 2 hours of listening to him just flew past. Great to hear him speak and say how he is basically now ‘one of our own’. Also helps that he is a really interesting, articulate speaker.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 22, 2018, 11:46:24
Make it so!

PM me your contact details and I shall pass them along.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, October 22, 2018, 12:16:26
Oliver Risser's on FB as well, but I think Tans knows him better.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Private Fraser on Monday, October 22, 2018, 14:30:27
Have now completed my 'catch-up' and have thoroughly enjoyed listening to these.

Thanks very much Costanza/Rich for doing them!  Keep 'em coming, please!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Monday, October 22, 2018, 15:10:39
Oliver Risser's on FB as well, but I think Tans knows him better.

I’ve messaged him but had no reply. Internetz must be slow in Namibia


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, October 22, 2018, 15:46:36
I've also been catching up. Paul McAreavey is really interesting. I remember him coming on against Oldham and scoring. He did look good that day.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 22, 2018, 16:13:47
I’ve messaged him but had no reply. Internetz must be slow in Namibia

I messaged him a couple of months ago with no response. Not uncommon!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11:12:33
Recorded an episode with Joe Butler today.

 :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11:19:08
Recorded an episode with Joe Butler today.

 :)

That's great. Although before my time, it would be good to hear from more players from the 60's and early 70's, even the 50's if you can find one!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11:25:18
Recorded an episode with Joe Butler today.

 :)
Lovely bloke, I used to fix his PC for him when I lived in Swindon, always used to speak about THAT night in Napoli with the armed Policemen sheltering in the Swindon dressing room and the escort out of the stadium, great to listen to.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11:47:39
That's great. Although before my time, it would be good to hear from more players from the 60's and early 70's, even the 50's if you can find one!

It’s not easy so that’s why I’m really happy Joe participated!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 07:34:35
Available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e16-joe-butler/s-MGJy5


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 09:36:00
Half way through this one, think it's my favourite so far because I know next to nothing about the era beyond watching the 69 final on a VHS at my uncle's.

Think the whole pod should be renamed "Nae monkey after Thursday", big fan of that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Munichred on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 13:17:07
Recorded an episode with Joe Butler today.

 :)

Thanks a lot. Well worth listening to.

It seems Dave MacKay wasn't all bad. I seem to remember it was him who deflected Rogers' shot over the Derby goalie in that 1-0 League Cup quarter final win.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: RedRag on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 13:43:51
enjoyed Joe Butler.  football has changed massively since those days.  a poor crowd was 12,000.  facilities and pitches are incomparably better.  Clubs and NOT players decided if never mind when a player was transferred.  Only 14-16 players turning out over a whole season.  No loans in and out and being frustrated having to wait a few months for the January transfer window. Interesting how Joe talks about manager Williams wheeling and dealing until he got the right blend.  

In terms of winning games, what came out was how that, once refined, that tiny squad came to feel they could "rely on" every other team mate to perform their "role" and how this gave them the belief as a group to believe they could beat anyone.

The value of Joe's unflashy, steely "holding" role came to be recognised by the fans with a player of the year award.  However, I was slightly surprised by his lack of acknowledgement of the Don's role.  He only acknowledged that having some "exceptional talents" meant you always had a chance of beating a bigger team but didn't name the Don in that context.  Only to say he was best off keeping out the way for defensive duties.  The Don's lurking was often deadly but do you think Joe resented it?  A no nonsense team mate, the equally tough Frank Burrows, is on record as saying he was always happy with the Don not tracking back etc because of all the win bonuses the Don earned for Frank.

Your podcasts are a great contribution to the club's history.  They are becoming a really significant contribution to the unmatched swindon-town-fc.co.uk site.  A picture (video) may be worth a thousand words but those words that you elicit reach places beyond mere pictures.  Your relaxed interviewing style is underpinned by praiseworthy research and gets the best out of your subjects. Excuse this saccharin praise but it's deserved and obviously appreciated widely by posters here.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 16:31:27
Hey Rich, just a thought and could be a way of tapping into a few more ex players etc. With the STFC FPA launched this week, you might be able to network and get yourself a pass to the inaugural dinner? If it were me, I'd certainly be contacting the club and making them aware of what you're trying to achieve. No harm in asking :)

 https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2018/october/former-players-association-launched/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 16:46:50
The club know the podcast exists and have already been helpful in some areas. I think a few people within the club listen.

I’ll try and contact Dick Mattick.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Private Fraser on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 17:52:46
Listened to the Joe Butler one today and really enjoyed it. Excellent work! That was my favourite era and brought back lots of memories.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 18:12:17
Listened to the Joe Butler one today and really enjoyed it. Excellent work! That was my favourite era and brought back lots of memories.

Thanks PF!

I’d love to vary the generations.

Received a bunch of contact details recently (mostly from one era) and feel that I owe it to the person who gave me those details to work through them first!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: sir windon on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 19:29:32
Just started listening to a few of these. Tremendous stuff. Well done and thank you.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Munichred on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 11:44:25
The club know the podcast exists and have already been helpful in some areas. I think a few people within the club listen.

I’ll try and contact Dick Mattick.


I'm pretty sure Dick Mattick was on the supporters' plane to the Anglo Italian cup final in Naples. It would be interesting to hear/read his thoughts on that memorable day


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 12:34:29
I’ll try and contact Dick Mattick.


This made me think of Dick Mackey, I bet he would be good on the podcast, Rich, having been at the club 18 years.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 13:59:24
Would David Squires be a good one?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 14:04:18
David Prutton would be an interesting one and in fact Jonathan Douglas would be a cracker. Be interesting to get his angle on things. The former would be tough to get with Sky commitments but the latter. Worth a try.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 15:07:01
Would David Squires be a good one?

I've had Mr. Squires on board for quite a while. I'm going to be doing a 'My XI' series and David has agreed to do that.

:)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 19:12:14
David Prutton would be an interesting one and in fact Jonathan Douglas would be a cracker. Be interesting to get his angle on things. The former would be tough to get with Sky commitments but the latter. Worth a try.

Sod those pair of cunts.
Bottling wankers.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 19:59:14
Sod those pair of cunts.
Bottling wankers.

Yeah but that's why it'd be interesting. Especially Douglas. Lots of people had the opinion Morshead was/is a cunt but many have changed their opinion on him after Rich's interview.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, November 2, 2018, 09:29:29
I still think he's a cunt. HTH.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Friday, November 2, 2018, 09:43:24
This made me think of Dick Mackey, I bet he would be good on the podcast, Rich, having been at the club 18 years.

That would be VERY interesting! I know a relative of his if you need any help getting hold of him


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 2, 2018, 10:09:17
That would be VERY interesting! I know a relative of his if you need any help getting hold of him

Cheers Tails, getting DM is a quest I’ve recently started. Luckily, I have a direct contact.

Thanks though!  :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, November 2, 2018, 10:13:30
This made me think of Dick Mackey, I bet he would be good on the podcast, Rich, having been at the club 18 years.
+1


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Friday, November 2, 2018, 10:16:22
Cheers Tails, getting DM is a quest I’ve recently started. Luckily, I have a direct contact.

Thanks though!  :)

Awesome! Cant wait!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, November 2, 2018, 12:46:38
I still think he's a cunt. HTH.

Morshead? I agree.

Gary Rose was, for me a cut above most that have come by since.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Saturday, November 3, 2018, 09:09:41
Bet Martin Ling would be a good one Rich?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 5, 2018, 06:04:34
The Chris Tanner episode is now available ...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e17-chris-tanner/s-jjgI7


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: phelpsieboy on Monday, November 5, 2018, 10:49:48
The Chris Tanner episode is now available ...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e17-chris-tanner/s-jjgI7
Fantastic work yet again Rich - thank you for this podcast, it is the one joy to come out of this monotonous season.

Was a fantastic escape back to the period (Fitton/Black era) where I last felt 'Swindon crazy', desperately scrambling to read the advertiser online first thing in the morning, the running of the club felt astute and professional, and the feeling that something special round the corner may just be happening.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: scillyred on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 15:03:39
Listened to these all together recently whilst doing a decorating job.
Really entertaining and professionally produced - well done, keep up the good work !
My period as a true fan only really went from the late 60s to the early 90s, due to geographical separation but it was  interesting to hear that 'the Swindon Way' plagued us throughout  ::)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 18:02:23
Listened to these all together recently whilst doing a decorating job.
Really entertaining and professionally produced - well done, keep up the good work !
My period as a true fan only really went from the late 60s to the early 90s, due to geographical separation but it was  interesting to hear that 'the Swindon Way' plagued us throughout  ::)

Thanks!

Proving almost impossible to talk to someone who had a truly perfect at Town career!

Fraser Digby next, although the quality took a dip due to connectivity issues - shame but such is life.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 19:52:20
Thanks!

Proving almost impossible to talk to someone who had a truly perfect at Town career!

Fraser Digby next, although the quality took a dip due to connectivity issues - shame but such is life.

This is where I start to feel uneasy about listening to these. Fraser was my childhood idol. I was young enough when that idolisation began that I kept mispronouncing his name (Frigby Daser - true story... as Ardiles would confirm). I even played in goal for years simply so I could pretend to be him. But you never want to really know what they’re like, when they become fallible. I’ve had meals at his pub praying that he doesn’t turn up and become a real person, instead of the slick haired, 1991, Green GWR-Spall-shirted legend that he is (was).

Whilst I’m at it, if anyone has that shirt, I’ll pay good price.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 21:10:53
This is where I start to feel uneasy about listening to these. Fraser was my childhood idol. I was young enough when that idolisation began that I kept mispronouncing his name (Frigby Daser - true story... as Ardiles would confirm). I even played in goal for years simply so I could pretend to be him. But you never want to really know what they’re like, when they become fallible. I’ve had meals at his pub praying that he doesn’t turn up and become a real person, instead of the slick haired, 1991, Green GWR-Spall-shirted legend that he is (was).

Whilst I’m at it, if anyone has that shirt, I’ll pay good price.

:)

Fraser was good, tired after a long day at the restaurant, and perhaps a little more restrained.

Still loves the club, that's all that matters!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 07:25:15
Vincent Pericard would be an interesting interview, although I wouldn't it against him if he didn't want to relive his time at Swindon


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 08:33:55
did you see the interview the other day?

funny story, but one suspects it just expedited the inevitable

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7681870/vincent-pericard-portsmouth-punishment-juventus-girlfriend/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Power to people on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 12:49:49
How about one with Jimmy Quinn he would probably have a good story to tell about his time as manager and player, or even the likes of Malcolm Crosby it must have a few interesting story's after being assistant to Andy King with the way he managed, and having been at a few others clubs maybe a way of expanding the podcasts and getting new listeners


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 15:41:39
If I get a contact for Jimmy and he's willing to participate then I will pester him relentlessly!

Podcast has had a lot of good stuff happening behind-the-scenes at the moment.

There will be other types of epsiodes popping up before the season is out.

Cheers


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Power to people on Friday, November 9, 2018, 12:48:05
If I get a contact for Jimmy and he's willing to participate then I will pester him relentlessly!

Podcast has had a lot of good stuff happening behind-the-scenes at the moment.

There will be other types of epsiodes popping up before the season is out.

Cheers


I'll pm you


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, November 9, 2018, 14:54:03
The Chris Tanner episode is now available ...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e17-chris-tanner/s-jjgI7
About half way through this, great listen as always and confirms what an incredibly nice guy Chris is and how dedicated to the club he was. A dedication not always properly repaid, sadly


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 9, 2018, 16:48:14
About half way through this, great listen as always and confirms what an incredibly nice guy Chris is and how dedicated to the club he was. A dedication not always properly repaid, sadly

Chris is an amazing chap and I don’t know how he finds the time given the amount of stuff he does.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: sir windon on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 01:39:52
Every one of these I’ve listened to is wonderful. Out of interest, where exactly does the “come on you reds” sound bite come from? It sends shivers down my spine and transports me back to my happiest days!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 07:31:50
Thanks!

That particular COYR is from the League Cup game versus Blackburn in ‘95.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 08:58:28
Thanks!

That particular COYR is from the League Cup game versus Blackburn in ‘95.
Was that the game we quickly went 2-0 up, only to be undone by Shearer and Sutton with the result ending up 2-3?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 09:11:18
Was that the game we quickly went 2-0 up, only to be undone by Shearer and Sutton with the result ending up 2-3?

Certainly was. Bodin missed a late penalty too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: sir windon on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 09:37:41
Massive crowd under lights. We looked like world beaters as we put the champions to the sword...for 26 minutes! Blackburn had a proper team out that night, too. Cheers.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 11:05:37
good game that, one of  many against higher league opposition where you think we more than matched them for most of the game, but that moment of an extra bit of quality/speed of thought showed.

iirc the away leg didn't go as well


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 12, 2018, 07:35:11
WiFi connectivity tested me but here’s the Fraser Digby episode...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e20-fraser-digby/s-bApzn


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 19, 2018, 06:09:12
David ‘Budgie’ Byrne...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e22-david-budgie-byrne/s-8BgX6


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Monday, November 19, 2018, 07:18:30
Was that the game we quickly went 2-0 up, only to be undone by Shearer and Sutton with the result ending up 2-3?

We were awesome that night.

Then Shearer realised Blackburn were in trouble & started to play a bit. Arguably the best striker in the world at that point in time.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Monday, November 19, 2018, 10:13:28
David ‘Budgie’ Byrne...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e22-david-budgie-byrne/s-8BgX6

Has a high opinion of himself doesnt he :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 19, 2018, 10:21:42
Has a high opinion of himself doesnt he :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

Seems to be the general consensus for those who have listened, yes...!

 :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, November 19, 2018, 13:05:49
The Ranger whisperer :)

What did Malpas say Mr editor :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 19, 2018, 13:10:09
The Ranger whisperer :)

Ha!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, November 19, 2018, 15:01:30
David ‘Budgie’ Byrne...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e22-david-budgie-byrne/s-8BgX6

Jesus. That's a good one.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: kaufman on Monday, November 19, 2018, 21:38:39
There have been some great episodes so far for different reasons, but this is without doubt the most revealing to date. I've said it before but Rich is onto something special with this. An independent Podcast allows the chat to become so much more personable. Bravo sir.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 09:55:27
I said it on Twitter, but I feel like Byrne talks himself up a bit tooooooo much. I mean, the youngsters he brought through we all know about but he also claimed responsibility for...

- Sturrock getting the job at Plymouth
- Wilson getting the job here
- Austin, Cox, Ritchie as well as a few others signing for us.

Also the way he spoke about his playing career he was always the best in the team, or the league. Same for when he was a coach really, even in the dressing room "The lads loved my banter" etc etc

He's either the biggest footballing genius the lower leagues has seen or he's a bit of a bullshitter.

(BUT - great listening anyway Rich. These podcasts are superb)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 11:18:32
One question Rich, how have you never gone on tour "behind the scenes" at the CG?!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 11:55:32
One question Rich, how have you never gone on tour "behind the scenes" at the CG?!

Not from Swindon, didn’t go much as a kid (when I’d have loved to have done that sort of stuff) never really had the opportunity to etc etc

Not been behind-the-scenes or on the pitch (the latter is too sacred for my unworthy feet)

I was in my late 20’s when I went into the Legends Lounge for the first time!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 12:10:19
Hehe, I'm thinking a mascot package as a podcast thankyou ....

#daveMarshDream


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 13:02:21
Hehe, I'm thinking a mascot package as a podcast thankyou ....

#daveMarshDream

Haha. Save your pennies for the Patreon I might start (I’d like to follow TEF in sponsoring a player).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 13:56:29
Listened to the Byrne one last night... blimey, that was quite the ride. Best one yet for someone just coming on and giving you a total insight into everything, it didn't feel like he was holding back on anything (in fact, clearly you'd had to censor some of the Malpas/Diamandis bits for sensible if disappointing reasons).

I'm not really sure how I felt about him afterwards to be honest. I found myself alternating between thinking he was a huge bullshitter, a good guy if a bit full of himself and even felt a bit sorry for him towards the end when he was talking about not being able to get a job now (although I laughed that he said it was about "who you know" having spent the previous half an hour talking about getting mates of his jobs).

Really interesting stuff. One day, you'll be able to use the bits on your cutting room floor as decent rewards for Patreons, although may have to wait until after a few people are dead and can't be libelled!



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 15:07:40
A rather pointless comment for obvious reasons but would have loved to listen to an Andy King podcast.

The more time passes the more I appreciate the job he did here under the circumstances. Just before the ‘everything is on the Internet’ so I guess a lot of the circumstances weren’t public knowledge back in the early 2000s


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 17:09:36
A rather pointless comment for obvious reasons but would have loved to listen to an Andy King podcast.

The more time passes the more I appreciate the job he did here under the circumstances. Just before the ‘everything is on the Internet’ so I guess a lot of the circumstances weren’t public knowledge back in the early 2000s

It’s tough as King was so divisive but can’t defend himself (although those who got on with him have).

Kingy outside of needing to stay within the restrictions of ‘media training’ would have been great. 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 17:41:16
I want to know more about Dean's face to face with Budgie


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 18:54:23
David ‘Budgie’ Byrne...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e22-david-budgie-byrne/s-8BgX6
First one I have listened to properly - I was late for work because of it!  :(

Really interesting. Thank you  :clap:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 21:22:01
I want to know more about Dean's face to face with Budgie
Sounds like it started out more of a toe to toe!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 01:17:14
A rather pointless comment for obvious reasons but would have loved to listen to an Andy King podcast.

The more time passes the more I appreciate the job he did here under the circumstances. Just before the ‘everything is on the Internet’ so I guess a lot of the circumstances weren’t public knowledge back in the early 2000s

I d0on't know if everybody would agree, but I'd say time has been rather kind to Kingy's reign, even the lows. I feel slightly vindicated for me and my mate's "Why Sack King?" spray job back in the day (probably safe to own up to that now? soapy tit wank) . Sacking a manager who just kept us up seemed wrong at the time.  I was even a little chuffed when he was re-appointed, even if it was a sign of how shit things were behind the scenes.

Not sure I've mentioned it before Rich, one of the things I enjoy is that your watching Swindon pattern seems to mirror my own a bit, especially the 2000's. I think we were at university around the same time, so watching certain games in pubs with people who weren't Swindon fans etc.

Weirdly those first years away from Swindon I probably knew more about the players and their histories and the gossip going on behind the scenes than I ever did when I was a regular 16-18 year old season ticket holder, I think you make up for being away by following as much news and info as you can get. I guess it's around that time that I started posting on here / thisis.

Fantastic stuff.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 08:52:00
I think time has been a bit harsh on Kingy.

The lows under Kingy were bloody low, Cheltenham away will stick in my memory forever. The highs were bloody great though, personally I really liked the fella. Best eye for talent we have in my lifetime, if he had the same level of tactical nouse he would have had a superb managerial career.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 09:05:24
I want to know more about Dean's face to face with Budgie
There is a back drop to it. I had a fucking awful morning as i had come off a motorbike across the magic roundabout and faced death in the face.

I got to work and Dave had said something about fans getting on players back and they need to stop acting moronic. I posted something on the forum like tell that lairy cockney cunt to do one(i was in a mood) That afternoon i got the call to say he wanted me to say it to his face. We met that night in a pub and i walked in and fair play he was sat there waiting at the bar. To break the ice i told him i was looking for a lairy cockney cunt

I have no shame in saying he is one of the most down to earth and honest men i have ever met. Absolutely loves this club and even over the last few years when he has worked at other clubs he would have dropped those jobs to return here in an instant.

Every week he will want to know how we are playing were any of the youth involved etc


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 09:19:43
you know when people say 'Cool story' in a sarcastic way?

well cool story, but not in that way. it's genuinly a cool story


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 10:17:22
The Budgie podcast is the best one so far, good work..

There maybe a bit of bullshit in there (i think he just got a bit carried away in the moment of enjoying the memories) but at least he sounded brutally honest, and the industrial language just made the behind the scenes stuff more real because I believe that was (roughly) how it was.

I would have him back as backroom staff in a breath, a club like Swindon needs characters like that and he certainly wouldn't take any bullshit, and might just unearth the odd gem.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 11:01:56
Still lives in Swindon too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 11:16:24
I would have him back as backroom staff in a breath, a club like Swindon needs characters like that and he certainly wouldn't take any bullshit, and might just unearth the odd gem.
Me too, he seemed to love it at Swindon and he did unearth a few crackers, I remember me and HerthaB speaking to him at the pre season game at Salisbury when he told us he had unearthed a real gem of a youngster who would be worth a "million quid in a couple of years" (his words) turned out the youngster was a certain Nile Ranger as a 17 year old. He was almost right.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 13:15:00
Still lives in Swindon too.

Really? I thought he was living down in Cornwall the way the conversation went.  Blimey.  It makes you question why the club don't at least utilise his services as a scout if joining the coaching staff is out of the question.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 13:18:52
Really? I thought he was living down in Cornwall the way the conversation went.  Blimey.  It makes you question why the club don't at least utilise his services as a scout if joining the coaching staff is out of the question.
It does make sense, I know hes been scouting for Sheff Weds and Birmingham in recent years, he has a track record of spotting a good player too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 13:40:11
Really? I thought he was living down in Cornwall the way the conversation went.  Blimey.  It makes you question why the club don't at least utilise his services as a scout if joining the coaching staff is out of the question.

Yeah, I was surprised but he definitely told me Swindon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 10:06:50
Rich, I plucked up the courage to listen to Fraser’s this morning. I’m so relieved he came across well, and you haven’t destroyed my childhood idol.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 10:32:18
Rich, I plucked up the courage to listen to Fraser’s this morning. I’m so relieved he came across well, and you haven’t destroyed my childhood idol.

He had just finished a long shift at the restaurant (which probably attributes to his forgetfulness early on) but still found time to talk to me.

I mentioned childhood struggles with his name as I called him ‘Frasser Digby’ as a kid but it got lost amongst the technical issues that resulted in the initial first 10 minutes being lost.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 13:45:25
Rich, I plucked up the courage to listen to Fraser’s this morning. I’m so relieved he came across well, and you haven’t destroyed my childhood idol.

His memory wasn't the greatest! But yeah he seemed like a decent bloke.

Yet another good LS listen :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: donkey on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 20:05:31
Not being the most tech savvy, is there any way I can save these on to a memory stick as mp3s?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 20:18:17
Not being the most tech savvy, is there any way I can save these on to a memory stick as mp3s?

Not 100% on that Donkey but if you get the SoundCloud App then you can listen to them via their integrated player on your phone whilst driving, working, conveniently ignoring the wife etc.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: donkey on Thursday, November 22, 2018, 21:25:06
Not 100% on that Donkey but if you get the SoundCloud App then you can listen to them via their integrated player on your phone whilst driving, working, conveniently ignoring the wife etc.

I'll give it a go.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, November 23, 2018, 09:45:36
Not 100% on that Donkey but if you get the SoundCloud App then you can listen to them via their integrated player on your phone whilst driving, working, conveniently ignoring the wife etc.
Or just use a podcast App (Podcast Addict, Stritcher etc)? Not sure why you'd use SoundCloud to listen to podcasts rather than a dedicated podcast app, is there any benefit to that? (Genuine question)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 23, 2018, 10:27:54
The Budgie podcast is the best one so far, good work..

There maybe a bit of bullshit in there (i think he just got a bit carried away in the moment of enjoying the memories) but at least he sounded brutally honest, and the industrial language just made the behind the scenes stuff more real because I believe that was (roughly) how it was.

I would have him back as backroom staff in a breath, a club like Swindon needs characters like that and he certainly wouldn't take any bullshit, and might just unearth the odd gem.

Agree with this. Probably the best listen so far for me.

I know I say it a lot, but keep up the great work Rich, these are really great listens.

Looking forward to the Juan Cobian one next week :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, November 23, 2018, 10:37:51
The most interesting bit was about Jeremy Wray at the end, 12 months ago he might have been interested in coming back in (he has backers), irrelevant I know if LP is not interested in selling.

What are the chances of getting an episode with Jeremy Rich?  I am sure you have been trying and I know it's not likely..   I guess if you managed to get him he would have to be very guarded on what he says, so might make it pointless.

Would be interesting though nonetheless..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 23, 2018, 11:05:07
Agree with this. Probably the best listen so far for me.

I know I say it a lot, but keep up the great work Rich, these are really great listens.

Looking forward to the Juan Cobian one next week :)

No worries!

Juan was a bit of a closed book for various reasons that you’ll learn from Monday!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:14:35
The most interesting bit was about Jeremy Wray at the end, 12 months ago he might have been interested in coming back in (he has backers), irrelevant I know if LP is not interested in selling.

What are the chances of getting an episode with Jeremy Rich?  I am sure you have been trying and I know it's not likely..   I guess if you managed to get him he would have to be very guarded on what he says, so might make it pointless.

Would be interesting though nonetheless..
Funnily enough I was told after the Northampton game by a guy who lives in Ramsbury & used to speak to Wray fairly regularly that he is still interested. I also asked him about Fitton but apparently he is in America permanently now.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:20:28
I wonder how a lot of our fans would react if Wray took over and bankrupt us by spending someone else’s money


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:20:48
*bankrupt us again


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:23:15
Wray had the easiest job ever when it came to keeping the fans happy. All he has to do was to say yes... to spending somebody else's money.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:24:13
The most interesting bit was about Jeremy Wray at the end, 12 months ago he might have been interested in coming back in (he has backers), irrelevant I know if LP is not interested in selling.

What are the chances of getting an episode with Jeremy Rich?  I am sure you have been trying and I know it's not likely..   I guess if you managed to get him he would have to be very guarded on what he says, so might make it pointless.

Would be interesting though nonetheless..
I heard the rumours about Wray and Fitton with him last yeat but nothing came from it. I presumed they were the Trusts mystery backer at the time, this is probably not the case though.

Fitton would also be good shout, he seemed to like it at Swindon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Friday, November 23, 2018, 12:37:02
Quote from: Bogus Dave
I wonder how a lot of our fans would react if Wray took over and bankrupt us by spending someone else’s money


we'd all be delighted, obviously


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, November 23, 2018, 13:40:57
To be fair to Wray, you'd hope he's learned from the experience:
a) Ensure you have clear communication with your funders/investors
b) Don't employ a loose cannon you can't say no to


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, November 23, 2018, 14:29:14
Or just use a podcast App (Podcast Addict, Stritcher etc)? Not sure why you'd use SoundCloud to listen to podcasts rather than a dedicated podcast app, is there any benefit to that? (Genuine question)

I was just going on the basis that Rich has his podcasts on SoundCloud. If you've got a SC account then it's no biggy to just open up the app and play from there. I don't think there is any benefit to it or vice versa. They both enable us to listen, which is the main aim :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Friday, November 23, 2018, 20:24:24
Wray’s time as Chairman may have coincided with spending Andrew Black’s money, but his best skills, from a fan’s perspective, were the ones that came for free - his professionalism and his way of engaging with his customers. There’s no reason that Power shouldn’t do that, he just can’t be arsed, and/or hasn’t got it in him.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, November 23, 2018, 21:09:54
Wray’s time as Chairman may have coincided with spending Andrew Black’s money, but his best skills, from a fan’s perspective, were the ones that came for free - his professionalism and his way of engaging with his customers. There’s no reason that Power shouldn’t do that, he just can’t be arsed, and/or hasn’t got it in him.

Admittedly Powers citizenship means it's difficult for him to be present. However, when here on matchdays he should be more "available" so to speak. If not, give the job to Clem or at least get in someone in to be the face of your club. They can pay me the meagre sum of £30k pa and all the Hobnobs I can eat. Trouble is I think some would enjoy giving me a slap.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Friday, November 23, 2018, 22:33:25
Admittedly Powers citizenship means it's difficult for him to be present. However, when here on matchdays he should be more "available" so to speak. If not, give the job to Clem or at least get in someone in to be the face of your club. They can pay me the meagre sum of £30k pa and all the Hobnobs I can eat. Trouble is I think some would enjoy giving me a slap.

Precisely. Wray was Chairman, not owner. He had a great Chief Exec too, who actually had a public facing role, in Nick Watkins. It was professional and we didn’t feel like a basket case. In the 2 or 3 years he must have been here now, I’ve never heard Steve Anderson (effectively the new Nick Watkins) speak and wouldn’t know him if I walked past him in the street. He’s virtually absent, or simply a form filler at the club. Power now does the job that was previously performed by Black (owner), Wray (chair) and Watkins (chief exec, in that nobody sees or hears of Anderson). That may be because Power doesn’t give him the ability to get in front of fans. But if you listen to Chris Tanner’s interview, and Sam M’s, they both emphasise the importance of positively engaging with the fans. Wray and Watkins were masters at it - and it cost nothing, really, to do that. Power and Anderson do less than the bare minimum, which only adds to the air of suspicion and pessimism that surrounds them. That attitude, of course, isn’t helped by the fact they’ve put together a shite team, but they’d make life a hell of a lot better as a Town fan if they simply gave the club the basic care and attention that it deserves, instead of simply waiting for the next property deal and watching the interest on director loans stack up.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 01:36:47
Largely agree there FD. I used to frequent the Sponsors Suite when Nick was around and he'd always have time for a chat. What struck me was that even though it was only about 2hrs, he seemed to get round to everyone and most seemed happy with the time spent. I wouldn't know now, but does/has LP enter(ed) the Sponsors Suite/Robins Suite (or whatever they may call it now) on occasion?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 01:48:56
Precisely. Wray was Chairman, not owner. He had a great Chief Exec too, who actually had a public facing role, in Nick Watkins. It was professional and we didn’t feel like a basket case. In the 2 or 3 years he must have been here now, I’ve never heard Steve Anderson (effectively the new Nick Watkins) speak and wouldn’t know him if I walked past him in the street. He’s virtually absent, or simply a form filler at the club. Power now does the job that was previously performed by Black (owner), Wray (chair) and Watkins (chief exec, in that nobody sees or hears of Anderson). That may be because Power doesn’t give him the ability to get in front of fans. But if you listen to Chris Tanner’s interview, and Sam M’s, they both emphasise the importance of positively engaging with the fans. Wray and Watkins were masters at it - and it cost nothing, really, to do that. Power and Anderson do less than the bare minimum, which only adds to the air of suspicion and pessimism that surrounds them. That attitude, of course, isn’t helped by the fact they’ve put together a shite team, but they’d make life a hell of a lot better as a Town fan if they simply gave the club the basic care and attention that it deserves, instead of simply waiting for the next property deal and watching the interest on director loans stack up.

At least Power doesn't try to engage with the fan base with bullshit... we know what we'll get.

I was watching Ipswich v WBA earlier, and Ipswich are in trouble... they sacked Hurst and brought in Lambert. One of his first acts was to invite in fans for a chat about how they might improve the atmosphere... the answer seemed to be clackers.

However they got 20,000 for the game..... Ipswich is a bit smaller than Swindon, but they're losing support, last season they only averaged 16,000.

At least there's no pretence with Power, this is it.... no clackers, but probably non league football.... a difficult choice, what say you TEF?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 05:32:30
At least Power doesn't try to engage with the fan base with bullshit... we know what we'll get.

I was watching Ipswich v WBA earlier, and Ipswich are in trouble... they sacked Hurst and brought in Lambert. One of his first acts was to invite in fans for a chat about how they might improve the atmosphere... the answer seemed to be clackers.

However they got 20,000 for the game..... Ipswich is a bit smaller than Swindon, but they're losing support, last season they only averaged 16,000.

At least there's no pretence with Power, this is it.... no clackers, but probably non league football.... a difficult choice, what say you TEF?

Easy. Non league football would be preferable to being confronted by a fucking clacker on the seat.
They look too unwieldy to be converted into paper aeroplanes, but could be used to bombard an opposition corner taker or an over exuberant goal celebration that gets a bit too close to the stands.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 08:02:03
Easy. Non league football would be preferable to being confronted by a fucking clacker on the seat.
They look too unwieldy to be converted into paper aeroplanes, but could be used to bombard an opposition corner taker or an over exuberant goal celebration that gets a bit too close to the stands.

I’d take clackers and Championship football, thanks.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 10:06:48
*bankrupt us again

When were we declared bankrupt?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Trashbat? on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 21:19:00
Listened to the Byrne one earlier, another great podcast. This one I found really interesting, as I didn’t like the man when he was with Swindon and thought I would change my mind listening to this, but actually found myself disliking him more in an odd way.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 21:30:32
Listened to the Byrne one earlier, another great podcast. This one I found really interesting, as I didn’t like the man when he was with Swindon and thought I would change my mind listening to this, but actually found myself disliking him more in an odd way.


I couldn’t stand him when he was here.
Listening to his interview didn’t make me like him, as such - but certainly realise he may just have been quite good at his job. Didn’t mind having a dig at Jeremy Newton (not a good coach, but he was good at admin)!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 21:35:04
I couldn’t stand him when he was here.
Listening to his interview didn’t make me like him, as such - but certainly realise he may just have been quite good at his job. Didn’t mind having a dig at Jeremy Newton (not a good coach, but he was good at admin)!

He spoke his mind. There was about 5-10 minutes of stuff cut-out (mostly non-Town related) where I couldn't really risk/justify sticking it in.

I just let him/them fly, really. Edit later.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, November 26, 2018, 07:31:33
Juan Cobian

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e23-juan-cobian/s-Cq4Yy


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, November 26, 2018, 09:17:16
Really good episode. Would have liked to have seen him play more at the time.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 17:53:44
Just wondering if Darren Ward could be approached?
Could give a fascinating insight into life under Cooper & Williams and maybe a word or two about Power as well.
Articulate, with an interesting diet and likes cats!

Or a bit too recent for comfort.  ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 18:24:59
Just wondering if Darren Ward could be approached?
Could give a fascinating insight into life under Cooper & Williams and maybe a word or two about Power as well.
Articulate, with an interesting diet and likes cats!

Or a bit too recent for comfort.  ;)


I've gone to the club requesting current staff so I don't think 'too recent' is much of an issue to me. It's just that the most willing and easiest to contact seem to be the King era players.

If I get contact details, I'd approach Ward. I don't like requesting in full view because it seems to put extra pressure on them and/or they tend to ignore the message!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 19:23:30
I've gone to the club requesting current staff so I don't think 'too recent' is much of an issue to me. It's just that the most willing and easiest to contact seem to be the King era players.

If I get contact details, I'd approach Ward. I don't like requesting in full view because it seems to put extra pressure on them and/or they tend to ignore the message!

Persuading the owner to get involved in a Lee Power unplugged type environment would be the ultimate I guess.  :)

In mitigation I am a bit drunk and did think long and hard before pressing the post button. :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 01:10:42
Finally getting into these. Simon Ferry part 1 at the moment.

All those sound clips give me goosebumps and nothing has made me miss football more!!

As a side note,  the Wembley white kit fiasco was the sponsors. All 3 kits had different sponsors. Players believed the blue third kit to be ‘lucky’ so that’s why we wore it at Charlton. Then the m
sponsors on the white kit kicked up that their sponsor hadn’t appeared on TV.

Obvious solution would have been a limited addition red kit with the white kit sponsors but hey ho.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 07:58:41

As a side note,  the Wembley white kit fiasco was the sponsors. All 3 kits had different sponsors. Players believed the blue third kit to be ‘lucky’ so that’s why we wore it at Charlton. Then the m
sponsors on the white kit kicked up that their sponsor hadn’t appeared on TV.

Obvious solution would have been a limited addition red kit with the white kit sponsors but hey ho.


Can you imagine the reaction if Power did that as opposed to Fitton etc....  :suicide:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 09:07:55
Not sure what your point is.

The reaction was overwhelming negative at the time & probably still is now.
I think it was an absolute debacle we worn white at Wembley instead of red.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 09:33:40
I mean using the players as the reason as opposed to saying it was money/sponsor related.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 10:46:39
Juan Cobian

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e23-juan-cobian/s-Cq4Yy

Great listen. He sounds like a decent fella that was really harshly treated by King (I get there are 2 sides to every story so difficult just to take what he says at face value).

That's now Mcareavy (sp) and Cobian that have spoken negatively about King, whereas I have also heard many positives about him. Marmite manager I guess.

I loved his measured response to the question you posed that he had lived in cities such as Buenos Aires, Sheffield and Aberdeen and what was it like when you moved to Swindon. 'ummmmm....'

:)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 12:39:02
Cheers, Bob's!

Off-mic, a few of his teammates have said that Juan was professional throughout.

Prime years of his career seemingly wasted but he was settled in Swindon and just had a baby... perhaps he didn't want to roll the dice?

I was just getting to the nitty-gritty when the conversation had to end which was a shame.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: michael on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 20:38:38
Loved several of these, the Moreshead one, Chris Tanner (he did not sound at all like I expected him to), David Byrne, and Super Sammy Parkin of course. I know there were sound difficulties for the Simon Ferry one but you could have recorded it in Abbey Road and I still wouldn't have had a clue what he was saying.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, November 29, 2018, 20:43:57
Thanks, Michael.

December will be mostly returning guests (then back to ol' ex-player hustle for January)

Matt Heywood is returning for the Christmas episode.

Si Ferry could/should be on again before the year is out for a Q&A (I've asked him to return because the sound was so bad). Need to message him.

Sam Morshead has agreed to do another episode too (that will probably be a Q&A too).




Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, November 30, 2018, 07:11:16
Listened to Rhys Evans & Rafa De Vita tonight.

Can’t believe you didn’t ask Rhys Evans if he remembers being coached by fatbury!!!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 30, 2018, 07:14:16
Listened to Rhys Evans & Rafa De Vita tonight.

Can’t believe you didn’t ask Rhys Evans if he remembers being coached by fatbury!!!

What can I say?

Raffa De Vita is one of the nicest people around.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, November 30, 2018, 08:38:55
What can I say?

Raffa De Vita is one of the nicest people around.

Never met De Vita.

Interesting story about Di Canio & the Wikipedia print outs.
Did wonder (...and I’ve not researched yet) whether De Vita’s career total of 4 promotions is any sort of record for someone whose played for the Town.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, November 30, 2018, 08:46:25
Loads with 4 promotions.
Not found anyone with 5


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 30, 2018, 11:25:18
Ferry and Morshead are coming back to do their own Q&A’s.

If anyone has a question or two, please DM me (some already have with Ferry).

I get quite decent listening figures for a niche podcast but we seem to be a shy bunch when it comes to questions!

Thanks in advance (and mild desperation)



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 30, 2018, 11:43:01
Ferry and Morshead are coming back to do their own Q&A’s.

If anyone has a question or two, please DM me (some already have with Ferry).

I get quite decent listening figures for a niche podcast but we seem to be a shy bunch when it comes to questions!

Thanks in advance (and mild desperation)



I've sent a couple to you Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, November 30, 2018, 23:28:47
Ferry and Morshead are coming back to do their own Q&A’s.

If anyone has a question or two, please DM me (some already have with Ferry).

I get quite decent listening figures for a niche podcast but we seem to be a shy bunch when it comes to questions!

Thanks in advance (and mild desperation)



Gave some Ferry ones (will provide more if needed?). I'll send you a couple of ones for Morshead if you'd like?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 08:23:54
Gave some Ferry ones (will provide more if needed?). I'll send you a couple of ones for Morshead if you'd like?

I still have your Ferry questions. Feel free to send some Morshead ones.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 08:51:26
To Sam - what’s your favourite take away/fast food joint in Swindon.

:)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 11:05:39
Recording Q&A with Mr. Morshead on Monday.

If you have any questions or want him to retell any anecdotes, DM away!

I’ll make sure Troy Archibald-Henville related stuff is asked...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 15:54:40
Sent Rich :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 17:29:21
Sam: Which do you think is going to prove harder to deliver. May finding a palatable Brexit in March, or Wellens finding  a goalscorer in January?

(In all seriousness just interested your view on the difficulty of 'all can be fixed in the January window' )


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 07:20:53
With regards to Ferry would be interested to know

Whether he realises he’s one of (if not the only player) to ‘win’ Di Canio over after being out of favour & why he think he managed it / was afforded the opportunity to do so when many others weren’t

Also, if he knows the whole story behind the Di Canio / Paul Caddis falling out.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 07:35:24
Recording Q&A with Mr. Morshead on Monday.

If you have any questions or want him to retell any anecdotes, DM away!

I’ll make sure Troy Archibald-Henville related stuff is asked...

Would he like a job with Tansmedia and can he remeber all of ‘that night’ in Kasbah after sponsors dinner


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: phelpsieboy on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 08:42:39
For Sam:
Were there any other potential consortiums that came close to usurping Jed & Co to purchasing the club in 2013?
What was it like working the Fredi saga?
What's his thought's on Clem's involvement?
Does he feel that Power is currently working an exit strategy or does he feel he is here for the foreseeable future?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 10:49:04
For Sam:
Were there any other potential consortiums that came close to usurping Jed & Co to purchasing the club in 2013?
What was it like working the Fredi saga?
What's his thought's on Clem's involvement?
Does he feel that Power is currently working an exit strategy or does he feel he is here for the foreseeable future?
For Sam. On the subject of interested buyers at the time does he know who the prospective buyer who passed away was?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: RedRag on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 11:48:27
For Sam:
Were there any other potential consortiums that came close to usurping Jed & Co to purchasing the club in 2013?
What was it like working the Fredi saga?
What's his thought's on Clem's involvement?
Does he feel that Power is currently working an exit strategy or does he feel he is here for the foreseeable future?

loosely related, it seems that Power has been reluctant to involve "STFC-focussed" outsiders such as the Trust and also the Eady estate.  I'd be interested to hear anything Sam picked about any attempts of those two to get involved with Power.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 13:00:30
Thanks all!

Keep those questions coming!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 13:09:44
I have a few questions for Sam but TBH they are not Power safe so best not ask them...publically.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 13:13:56
I have a few questions for Sam but TBH they are not Power safe so best not ask them...publically.

DM me if you want, I'm going to send them to Sam in advance.

We want to avoid - 'Erm don't remembers'


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 15:47:29
We did a November review - appreciate opinions aren't for everybody...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e24-est-quod-est-v-november-2018


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 10:44:39
Just listening to the Joe Butler one which is very interesting. Led to a bit of a trawl on Wiki which suggests that the 1969 manager Danny Williams is still alive, is this correct?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 10:47:50
Just listening to the Joe Butler one which is very interesting. Led to a bit of a trawl on Wiki which suggests that the 1969 manager Danny Williams is still alive, is this correct?
He certainly is, I heard that he is in an old peoples home in the Newmarket area.

In 1978, as a young teenager, I attended an open day at the CG but was feeling unwell and fainted during the ground tour, Danny Williams and Kevin Morris both took me into the medical room and led me on the physio table and Williams gave me polo mints while singing "rolling, rolling, rolling, keep them doggies rolling...rawhide" all the time I was in there, John Trollope was also there with us.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 15:18:02
Just out of interest, Rich, on the Soundcloud site there is a photo of Swindon fans. Do you know which game this was at? I only ask because I'm sure my son is in the photo, just about, at the bottom left. As we only go to games at Christmas these days it must be one of those....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 16:02:01
Just out of interest, Rich, on the Soundcloud site there is a photo of Swindon fans. Do you know which game this was at? I only ask because I'm sure my son is in the photo, just about, at the bottom left. As we only go to games at Christmas these days it must be one of those....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186


Yep. I use it mainly because I’m in that crowd shot too.

It’s Bristol Rovers 1-0 Swindon Town (2017)

Billy Bodin with the only goal.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 11:32:17
Last Call for any Morshead questions

- Gossip
- Anecdotes
- Elaboration from the last episode
- I'll ask them and Sam will try and reply if he can!

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e12-sam-morshead


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 11:48:48
Best/worst press facilities in the lower leagues


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 21:09:51
Was there a daily morning meeting at the Daily Mail to try and find a story which blamed something on immigrants?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, December 10, 2018, 12:16:56
Not The Loathed Strangers but the Quickly Kevin; will he score? podcast has John Moncur on as latest episode and is definitely worth a listen.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, December 10, 2018, 12:19:28
Not The Loathed Strangers but the Quickly Kevin; will he score? podcast has John Moncur on as latest episode and is definitely worth a listen.

Yeah, the Swindon bit was better than I thought it would be.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Red Frog on Monday, December 10, 2018, 12:38:19
- Is it worth shelving all your ethical concerns for the sake of drawing a wage from the Mail?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Monday, December 10, 2018, 12:40:43
Yep. I use it mainly because I’m in that crowd shot too.

It’s Bristol Rovers 1-0 Swindon Town (2017)

Billy Bodin with the only goal.
Ok....thanks. It's not him then, if it was at Bristol Rovers, as we didn't go to that game. The resemblance is uncanny though....I showed it to him and my wife and both were certain it was him too.

Mildly surprising that there is another Town fan wandering around, about the same age as my son (who has a twin sister already) and who is the splitting image of him....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, December 10, 2018, 14:11:40
- Is it worth shelving all your ethical concerns for the sake of drawing a wage from the Mail?

There is a Daily Mail question along these lines.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Monday, December 10, 2018, 14:14:24
There is a Daily Mail question along these lines.
Be worth including Sterling's explicitly calling them out as helping to create a racist climate. Is his colleague Anthony Joseph ashamed of his work (as it is his article that Sterling highlighted on Instagram)?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 13:06:58
Morshead Q&A:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e25-morshead-returns


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Red Frog on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 15:45:16
Morshead Q&A:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e25-morshead-returns

Just listened to that marathon while, ahem, working. Some good reminders of half-forgotten people and episodes. I thought the most interesting bit was near the end when he was discussing Power's possible exit strategy, and what that might involve. I wonder if that's drawing closer, once the training ground and associated properties are completed. And does Morfuni then take over?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 15:49:42
Rich, I just noticed that music is by Matthew Kilford, is that the Swindon born Matthew Kilford, if it is then he was in my sisters class at Gorse Hill School and his brother Richard (a professional singer) was in my class.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 16:22:15
the most interesting bit was near the end when he was discussing Power's possible exit strategy... And does Morfuni then take over?

That’s the theory I’m going with currently!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 16, 2018, 10:50:40
Last episode of the year should be recorded on Tuesday evening with Simon Ferry.

If you haven’t asked a question and would like to, just send me a message... or reply to this... or whatever!

Cheers,
Rich


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Sunday, December 16, 2018, 11:17:15
Can you get him to answer at least one question in an English accent?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 16, 2018, 14:07:53
Rich: When are you planning on shitting through Sam Moreshead's letterbox?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, December 17, 2018, 11:56:40
Matt Heywood came back for little chat:

Somehow we discussed the night he went the whole way....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e26-matt-heywood-before-christmas/s-c7EWA


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 06:49:02
What does Simon Ferry plan to do after his playing career? I once heard a radio piece about it and he mentioned that he was going to start getting into vintage clothing of all things. Is that still on?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 07:24:44
What does Simon Ferry plan to do after his playing career? I once heard a radio piece about it and he mentioned that he was going to start getting into vintage clothing of all things. Is that still on?

Hello Nijholts

Bad News: You’re too late with the question.
Good News: That was all covered.

There is no one more natural at this podcast racket than Simon Ferry.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, December 20, 2018, 08:26:50
I’ve posted the Ferry Q&A early.

Thanks for the questions, folks.

Includes a gloriously nostalgia heavy full length version of the theme.


https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e27-ferry-returns/s-LAUGk


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: kirky69 on Thursday, December 20, 2018, 08:37:02
The best yet - this is absolutely outstanding. Listened to all 27 and have to how much I have enjoyed them. A credit to you for bringing alive so many memories for all STFC fans. Keep it up Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, December 20, 2018, 10:49:55
The best yet - this is absolutely outstanding. Listened to all 27 and have to how much I have enjoyed them. A credit to you for bringing alive so many memories for all STFC fans. Keep it up Rich.

Cheers kirky.

I’ve enjoyed doing all the recordings but Ferry’s return was genuinely good fun.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, December 20, 2018, 15:40:55
I’ve posted the Ferry Q&A early.

Thanks for the questions, folks.

Includes a gloriously nostalgia heavy full length version of the theme.


https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e27-ferry-returns/s-LAUGk

Just what Santa ordered! Will listen later :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, December 21, 2018, 09:24:02
Ferry Part 2 was very good.  He is a funny fucker..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, December 21, 2018, 10:17:44
Crazy to think at 30 he’s playing in the Scottish League Two.

Such a talented player, up there with the best midfielders we’ve had since the turn of the century


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, December 21, 2018, 13:12:14
He did openly admit that we saw the best of him though and that he owes a lot of that to the PDC fitness regime and authoritarian methods.

It's a shame he didn't have the personal work ethic to push himself without a PDC figure to do it for him, probably could have had a much longer career at a higher level.  Likes the dressing room shenanigans rather than the professionalism unfortunately.  It came across like he was disappointed with himself for that when looking back at his career.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, December 21, 2018, 13:22:21
Still got half an hour to go - so have listened to all that.

Di Canio obviously saw his talent. So many got binned off right away (rightly or wrongly) but Ferry was given a chance to prove himself.

As I said, probably second only to Migz in midfielders this century


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 7, 2019, 06:07:54
New episode with Grant Smith is now available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e29-grant-smith/s-rhkqx


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 7, 2019, 12:18:53
I’ve posted the Ferry Q&A early.

Thanks for the questions, folks.

Includes a gloriously nostalgia heavy full length version of the theme.


https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e27-ferry-returns/s-LAUGk

Only just got around to listening to this on the way to work. Outstanding listen Rich, the best yet in my opinion.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 7, 2019, 12:25:02
Cheers! I can take little credit though. Simon is brilliant at this racket.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 7, 2019, 12:50:44
Cheers! I can take little credit though. Simon is brilliant at this racket.

Yeah he is a really interesting character. It's so good to hear how positively he speaks about his time at Swindon.

Also sad in a way that at that time, EVERYONE at the club, be it the players, management team, physio, office staff, bin men, local journalists etc were all pulling in the same direction. That's at least what I can gather from Simon's feedback.

You just don't get the same feeling these days under power sadly. Sorry for digressing.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, January 7, 2019, 15:38:24
Fantastic again.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 7, 2019, 16:48:12
Thanks shrivvy.

This one was hastily made, only a few hours to prep.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Monday, January 7, 2019, 17:33:14
Crazy to think he scored 10 goals for us in 33 games and 9 in total during the rest of his career*

*if Wikipedia is accurate, might just be League games/goals


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Monday, January 7, 2019, 17:39:15
The ever reliable Swindon-Town site has Smith playing 24(+15) for us, scoring 10 which all came in a 28 game spell

I’m sure it gets talked about in the podcasts but I was at that Bradford game where we had two first half injuries (Migz & Turbo I think?) and he was thrown in to CM because we literally had no one else


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 7, 2019, 17:47:05
...except Grant Smith who was a centre midfielder!

Yes, it's discussed.

 :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 14:47:00
SNAKE EMOJI

That was a good listen. Back when he left I was about 14 and I was livid. If you do have the links for the Grant Smith threads I'd love to read them.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 14, 2019, 08:14:46
Brian Howard episode is now available:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e30-brian-howard/s-6URnO


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 21, 2019, 07:19:58
My XI with Vic Morgan:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e31-my-xi-with-vic-morgan/s-1fEZm



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 21, 2019, 09:05:26
My XI with Vic Morgan:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e31-my-xi-with-vic-morgan/s-1fEZm



I enjoyed listening to Vic talk about his best Swindon XI and subs, even though things are crap at the club at the moment, you can just tell by the way Vic talks that he is so so passionate about Swindon.

The fact he can remember his first game back in 1968 vividly, whereas I can barely remember my first game back in the early 90s just shows you how much of a superfan Vic is.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, January 21, 2019, 09:28:56
I very much hope the ‘My XI’ series goes down okay as I’m looking for new ways to keep things reasonably interesting.

Mr. Squires is (hopefully) going to do an XI episode soon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 4, 2019, 07:49:35
Leigh Bedwell episode is now available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e34-leigh-bedwell/s-EyFYT


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, February 4, 2019, 09:28:01
Leigh Bedwell episode is now available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e34-leigh-bedwell/s-EyFYT

Its a longun'

Only half an hour through. Decent listen so far. I liked the little Transfer snippet one as well Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 4, 2019, 10:14:33
Its a longun'

Only half an hour through. Decent listen so far. I liked the little Transfer snippet one as well Rich.

I always aim for an hour and I always overrun. Considerably. If they give me they give me the time then I won’t edit it out.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:14:50
I very much hope the ‘My XI’ series goes down okay as I’m looking for new ways to keep things reasonably interesting.

Mr. Squires is (hopefully) going to do an XI episode soon.

Get Reg on for one of these


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:28:35
Happy to do an episode with Reg if he wants to!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:33:34
I wonder if we could use Rich to moderate a debate between Kostiuk and Gillman. That would be an.... interesting debate.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: @mwooly63 on Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:45:19
I wonder if we could use Rich to moderate a debate between Kostiuk and Gillman. That would be an.... interesting debate.

Wouldn't be a debate, if you don't agree with Kostiuks power out philosophy he resorts to abuse


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, February 4, 2019, 11:57:39
Happy to do an episode with Reg if he wants to!
Would love this


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:07:53
I wonder if we could use Rich to moderate a debate between Kostiuk and Gillman. That would be an.... interesting debate.
Where does Gillman post these days? Or is he still on here in a different guise?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:15:55
I wonder if we could use Rich to moderate a debate between Kostiuk and Gillman. That would be an.... interesting debate.

Bit hash Tails, Rich seems a sound person who doesn't deserve that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:17:12
Happy to do an episode with Reg if he wants to!

Imagine trying to explain who Reg is to non-TEFers in the opening monologue...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:18:39
Would love this
2nded.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:42:28
I wonder if we could use Rich to moderate a debate between Kostiuk and Gillman. That would be an.... interesting debate.
Given they're both massively fucking tedious, I doubt it. Although Kostiuk's ego might swell to the extent that he exploded during the recording


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Monday, February 4, 2019, 12:43:12
Imagine trying to explain who Reg is to non-TEFers in the opening monologue...
We have enough difficulty trying to explain to the LL that he's not Paul Plowman.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 11, 2019, 05:51:14
Danny Williams tribute episode is now available...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/s01e35-remembering-danny-williams-1924-2019/s-Ul0fA


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Monday, February 11, 2019, 09:40:59
Just listened to the Leigh Bedwell one.

Never seen him play at any level & wouldnt know him if he walked past me on the street.
Probably makes my top 5 Town keepers based on that podcast alone

It did remind me however, did we ever find out who Di Canio’s ‘outfield back up goal keeper’ was?
One for you to get answered please Rich...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 11, 2019, 10:40:10
Wasn't it McCormack?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 11, 2019, 15:08:35
Wasn't it McCormack?

This rings a bell.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 11, 2019, 15:09:34
Wasn't it McCormack?
Yes it was.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Thursday, February 14, 2019, 07:40:37
I know it's easy to say and any ex player would be a consideration, but have you considered Simon Easton? I think he would be quite a good listen.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, February 14, 2019, 07:49:27
Craig Easton?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: StfcRusty on Thursday, February 14, 2019, 08:51:08
I know it's easy to say and any ex player would be a consideration, but have you considered Simon Easton? I think he would be quite a good listen.

Sheena Easton?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, February 14, 2019, 10:18:35
Think Craig’s just entered fatherhood so I’ll let him enjoy that before pestering for two hours of him time.

He’s on the radar. He relegated Oxford so I need to talk about that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 18, 2019, 06:09:06
Miles Storey

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/36-miles-storey/s-lRqMR


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 13:21:52
Enjoyed that one


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 16:36:37
Enjoyed that one

Thanks Sanchez!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 19:47:58
Sorry for hijacking this thread, but Not the Top twenty podcast have an episode done with Richie Wellens, released tonight


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 20:39:46
Sorry for hijacking this thread, but Not the Top twenty podcast have an episode done with Richie Wellens, released tonight

It’s not a bad podcast that aside from the 2 presenters being toffs and one being a fan of that lot down the road.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 21:30:37
Not the Top 20 have a bit more industry clout than little old me. I shall soldier on - Billy Bodin is next up.

I did approach the club, somewhat boldly, for Wellens and before that Power but didn't get anywhere (no criticisms, I genuinely believe the people I contacted do try to get these sort of things over the line).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 22:00:06
Please do soldier on Rich, as usual great listens from the Loathed Strangers team!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 22:03:19
Of course he'll carry on. He's Swindon Town's premier podcaster.

Swindon's #1
Swindon Swindon's #1...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, March 4, 2019, 06:20:11
Billy Bodin episode is up....


‪https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/38-billy-bodin/s-IqW7W‬


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: 1989Monkey on Monday, March 4, 2019, 15:28:49
Another great episode, top work Costanza!

Would love to see Bodin back with us at a later stage in his career!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, March 4, 2019, 16:26:35
Another great episode, top work Costanza!

Would love to see Bodin back with us at a later stage in his career!

Cheers 1989!

The ‘would you come back one day’ question wasn’t planned but during the conversation you got the feeling that he still has a a significant fondness for Swindon Town.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: RedRag on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 09:30:08
Soundcloud unable to "find the page", advising me to get back later.  Which I shall.

Not too frustrating as it might rightly have added: "shouldn't you be getting on with that report?"





Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 10:19:35
Soundcloud unable to "find the page", advising me to get back later.  Which I shall.

Not too frustrating as it might rightly have added: "shouldn't you be getting on with that report?"




I had the same. try this link:

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186 (https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, March 11, 2019, 05:51:23
New episode is available celebrating the 50th anniversary of the LC Final.

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/40-along-came-swindon-town-fc/s-wQDKJ

Or (if that link doesn’t work)

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Pete on Monday, March 11, 2019, 10:25:00
Really enjoyed listening to that one. It was before my time but it was great to hear the memories of those who were there. Cheers.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, March 25, 2019, 06:15:48
42. Jay McEveley

Connectivity issues denied me to be as thorough I usually like to be (lost 20+ minutes). Sad face and all that.

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/42-jay-mceveley


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 8, 2019, 06:42:16
Quiz!

‪3 STFC related rounds‬
‪3 Subjects (chosen by the guest beforehand)‬
‪6 Seconds to answer‬


‪https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/44-ooh-shaun-trivia-quiz-pilot/s-vKCip‬


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 8, 2019, 08:11:18
Quiz!

‪3 STFC related rounds‬
‪3 Subjects (chosen by the guest beforehand)‬
‪6 Seconds to answer‬


‪https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/44-ooh-shaun-trivia-quiz-pilot/s-vKCip‬

Looking forward to listening to this at some stage today, should be good fun!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 07:51:36
Very much enjoyed this on my walk into work, thoroughly appealed to my Town nerdery and will now spend the day deciding what my three topics would be.

General feedback though, the sound levels were a bit mixed on this one- it was clear throughout but you were quiet and your guest about normal, then the sound effects louder and the media clips made me dive for the volume button every time (especially John Gorman, I'm going off that clip purely because it always takes me surprise...)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 08:09:36
Very much enjoyed this on my walk into work, thoroughly appealed to my Town nerdery and will now spend the day deciding what my three topics would be.

General feedback though, the sound levels were a bit mixed on this one- it was clear throughout but you were quiet and your guest about normal, then the sound effects louder and the media clips made me dive for the volume button every time (especially John Gorman, I'm going off that clip purely because it always takes me surprise...)

Yeah, sorry about that. I somehow messed up the audio levels (I didn’t even touch ‘em) so had to use my vocals from Audacity instead (which wasn’t the same as the guest vocals).

The window of prep, recording and editing is so small at the moment that sometimes quality control isn’t as thorough as I’d like!

Let me know if you’d like to do some quizzing though, Nemo  ;)



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 08:13:53
Yeah, sorry about that. I somehow messed up the audio levels (I didn’t even touch ‘em) so had to use my vocals from Audacity instead (which wasn’t the same as the guest vocals).

The window of prep, recording and editing is so small at the moment that sometimes quality control isn’t as thorough as I’d like!

Let me know if you’d like to do some quizzing though, Nemo  ;)



Spoiler alert for those that haven't yet listened.

I'd like to second the enjoyment of this episode as well. I thought your guest can hold his head up high, with a decent score (more than I would have got). Especially the Ahmed Abdullah answer - I had totally forgotten about him!!

I was pleased to see you clamp down on the Castrol GTX Magnatek answer - I called that out in my head when he answered that one :)

You should get Reg on to answer questions from yesteryear! :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 08:39:03
Thanks BO!

My biggest worry was getting feedback stating the questions/answers were wrong saying ‘erm is it’s acutally [this] and not [that].

I think it was a decent enough pilot and something to run over the summer.

Going to continue trying to get ex-players recorded over the summer but will save those episodes for release during the 19/20 season which lightens the load.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 10:18:37
Let me know if you’d like to do some quizzing though, Nemo  ;)

I might make one of my categories "Mike Diamandis" just to watch you trying to compile 20 non-libellous questions.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 10:37:36
I might make one of my categories "Mike Diamandis" just to watch you trying to compile 20 non-libellous questions.

Yes, that would have been politely rejected.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 11:03:49
"Which lumpy faced cunt fucked over the club..." :D

Loved the episode, I'll echo the volume issues but you're aware of it! The kits and badges questions were really good, I had no clue on half the other ones! :P


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 15, 2019, 06:44:34
45. Luke Matthews

Not a 'name' but a thoroughly nice chap with an interesting story (I think so anyway).

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/luke-matthews


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, April 19, 2019, 09:45:27
This was a brilliant read Rich, good work.

https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2019/april/reunited-with-colin-calderwood-loathed-stranger/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, April 19, 2019, 10:23:03
This was a brilliant read Rich, good work.

https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2019/april/reunited-with-colin-calderwood-loathed-stranger/

Colin is number 2 in my personal STFC pantheon.  My first memory of Colin in a Town shirt, was getting stuffed at Hereford, but Colin scored and jumped on the old skool cage, and rattled it like a demented silverback, in front of the travelling fans.

Thought, he looks to have passion...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 19, 2019, 10:27:39
Colin is number 2 in my personal STFC pantheon.  My first memory of Colin in a Town shirt, was getting stuffed at Hereford, but Colin scored and jumped on the old skool cage, and rattled it like a demented silverback, in front of the travelling fans.

Thought, he looks to have passion...
Passion is something lacking in almost every footballer these days, no pride in wearing the shirt any more. Even at bigger clubs like Liverpool or Man U.

Lowe league footballers with passion for playing for a club are a genuine rarity.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 09:23:58
Gavin Brown (Metro newspaper) did his Town XI...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/46-my-xi-with-gavin-brown/s-bo6A7


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11:15:16
Enjoyed the first two thirds of that on my way into work this morning. Like that he took a slightly different spin on it, there's a risk of the series just being people reading out the early 90s playing XI each time so themes are fun to make sure you hear some of the less common names.

Theme STFC XIs is now no doubt going to be my new favourite time wasting activity at work.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11:21:58
Thanks, nemo.

Guests are emailed a template by myself and are asked choose whatever XI they wish. I think one future guest will do a ‘Loans XI’ and also a ‘Hardman XI’ has been suggested. The hope is for some unique anecdote beyond the obvious but much appreciated ‘because they were clearly ace!’

I pretty much made Ben select his best XI because he’s followed Town post-major successes and I thought that would be interesting.

Only real areas I’m reluctant to cover are negative XI’s but that’s not to say I won’t because I can play ‘good cop’.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Oaksey Moonraker on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 17:47:22
Thanks, nemo.

Guests are emailed a template by myself and are asked choose whatever XI they wish. I think one future guest will do a ‘Loans XI’ and also a ‘Hardman XI’ has been suggested. The hope is for some unique anecdote beyond the obvious but much appreciated ‘because they were clearly ace!’

I pretty much made Ben select his best XI because he’s followed Town post-major successes and I thought that would be interesting.

Only real areas I’m reluctant to cover are negative XI’s but that’s not to say I won’t because I can play ‘good cop’.

A Hardman XI, would that be players signed or sold while Ray Hardman was chairman? We sold some of our best players during that period and the XI managed by 'Have you got a minute John' Gorman.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 18:05:59
A Hardman XI, would that be players signed or sold while Ray Hardman was chairman? We sold some of our best players during that period and the XI managed by 'Have you got a minute John' Gorman.


I hope you enjoyed writing that, Oaksey.

 ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 29, 2019, 05:35:55
47. Fede Bessone

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/47-federico-bessone/s-IHmEN


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 08:31:12
Was a very good listen, and he was very open and honest about Paolo.

Basically, (and other players have also confirmed) Paolo was a massive cunt.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 09:06:37
Was a very good listen, and he was very open and honest about Paolo.

Basically, (and other players have also confirmed) Paolo was a massive cunt.

It was good that Fede acknowledged that Paolo had a good football brain. But save to say that he did nooooooot like the rest.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 17:41:56
47. Fede Bessone

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/47-federico-bessone/s-IHmEN

Forgot he played for us.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 17:44:37
Forgot he played for us.
Have to admit I don't remember him at all. Even google didnt really jog my memory, 5 games and one was sub, easily forgotten.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 19:50:56
I'm always more likely to talk to the peripheral players but they all have decent stories that most of us don't know about.

I try and get the 'big' names but it's a long negotiation. I've communicated with some for weeks/months, had it prepped, everything agreed and then Skype is the stumbling block. It's a shame but I won't get grumpy at them, it's their call and I respect that.

Within the last hour, and very much out of the blue, I thought I was going to talk to one of my all-time favourite Town players tonight but, alas, it hasn't happened.

This happens quite often but it's one of those things. The behind-the-scenes of the pod (research/prep/negotiation) is often the fun bit!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 19:52:36
They're all entertaining though. That's what matters


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 08:21:26
Have to admit I don't remember him at all. Even google didnt really jog my memory, 5 games and one was sub, easily forgotten.

To be honest there was about 100 players with a similar record under Di Canio.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 12:31:32
They're all entertaining though. That's what matters
Absolutely and some of the more obscure ones can sometimes be most enjoyable. I really enjoyed the Luke Matthews one recently even though I'd never heard of him (although he did say "to be honest" quite a lot).

Constanza, maybe you should do a "metapod" about what it takes to put together a podcast? :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 12:43:00
I've only listened to one so far.

That's not a reflection on Costanza's work, I've just no gotten around to it. I suppose it's plenty of binge-listening for me at some point. Could be handy for if/when I have to go on a long bus/train journey.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 06:59:26
Vigs  :eek:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 08:07:42
Vigs  :eek:

Is he doing one?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 08:25:09
Is he doing one?

Yep, out Monday. Kudos to Constanza on this. Takes LSP to a whole new level in terms relevancy and would expect quotes to be picked up by the local media.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 08:34:47
I know that LV is being released but I assume he is contracted to the club until end June? Will he be able to do a podcast without saying something stupid to piss off those still paying his wages?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 08:40:41
I know that LV is being released but I assume he is contracted to the club until end June? Will he be able to do a podcast without saying something stupid to piss off those still paying his wages?
I for one have every confidence that Vigs will conduct himself like a model professional. Fair play, Costanza, that's quite some coup!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 09:14:53
Rich has pretty much filled the sports pages in next weeks Adver with the Vigs podcast.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 09:46:35
Wow, that's pretty impressive stuff Rich!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 10:11:39
Thanks, all.

It had a very quick turnaround so hopefully it’ll be enjoyed with the most minimal of prep.

Vigs had his reasons to come on and it’s not ‘warts n all’ but we talk about pennies, shithousing, Oxford, managers.

Ultimately, he knows what he can and can’t discuss.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 13, 2019, 04:59:16
50. Lawrence Vigouroux

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/lawrence-vigouroux


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, May 13, 2019, 10:41:16
A great one, well done, Rich. He comes across very well.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JanAirplaneMan on Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:52:27
Very impressed with this one.. Its interesting, he doesn't seem a bad person, just a bit random in the way he does things.. acts and thinks later.. I personally wish him well..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Pete on Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:54:25
Great job with the Vigs interview, enjoyed that. Nice scoop Rich!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 13, 2019, 12:00:21
Definitely think Lawrence would be the first to admit that he acts/speaks before thinking. He only gave the Adver a couple of quotes too so I’m grateful that he gave me that hour.

Happy that he didn’t deny some of the stuff I threw his way too.

Hopefully I can use this one to convince others to come on.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Exiled Bob on Monday, May 13, 2019, 14:06:55
Listening to the Vigs one now. Odds on him joining FGR (based purely on his comments about Cooper)?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JanAirplaneMan on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:09:30
I heard he was joining Peterborough


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:23:47
I heard he was joining Peterborough


Not a bad shout - They need a number 1/competition for O'Malley, who's a bit suspect.

I'd like to see us go for Chapman, who they've transfer listed. Was Accrington's keeper when they won this league.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JanAirplaneMan on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:29:16
I can honestly see Wellens not getting another keeper in.. Personally I think we should..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:33:38
Will Henry is 20 now. I think its probably time for him to step up to number 2.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:41:18
Will Henry is 20 now. I think its probably time for him to step up to number 2.

The problem with that though is that he'd be rotting on the bench for most of the season.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:44:15
The problem with that though is that he'd be rotting on the bench for most of the season.

True - so you think a loan with a recall facility would be better? I guess the alternative is play him in the tinpot trophy, but that's only a handful of games, and we did that last season didn't we?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:58:16
Listening to the Vigs one now. Odds on him joining FGR (based purely on his comments about Cooper)?

He told me who he 'believes' he's joining which I won't divulge but it's not any of the clubs mentioned and it wasn't the club he asked for the day off to check out the facilities.

I suppose it's always subject to change in this game.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, May 13, 2019, 15:58:52
He told me who he 'believes' he's joining which I won't divulge but it's not any of the clubs mentioned and it wasn't the club he asked for the day off to check out the facilities.

I suppose it's always subject to change in this game.

you tease! What league?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, May 13, 2019, 16:22:07
He told me who he 'believes' he's joining which I won't divulge but it's not any of the clubs mentioned and it wasn't the club he asked for the day off to check out the facilities.

I suppose it's always subject to change in this game.
Fair play to him, he could still turn into a half decent keeper if he changes his attitude a bit.

Can't see it being a club higher in the pyramid than L1 but a lot of Championship clubs are after keepers, especially backup keeper.

Shitheads, Brentford, Reading, Glasgow Rangers and a list as long as your arm in L1.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, May 13, 2019, 16:31:09
The way he talked about Williams it wouldn’t surprise me to see him rock up at Bristol City.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, May 13, 2019, 17:18:24
Will Henry is 20 now. I think its probably time for him to step up to number 2.

At 20 he needs to be playing.... sitting on the bench is no use to him.  THis is where not playing Combination football is a problem.... previously your number 2 would have regular reasonable standard football to keep sharp in.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, May 13, 2019, 17:36:19
He told me who he 'believes' he's joining which I won't divulge but it's not any of the clubs mentioned and it wasn't the club he asked for the day off to check out the facilities.

ITK! ITK!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 13, 2019, 18:03:35
ITK! ITK!

For the first time ever too!

Sauce: Larry Vigs

 :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, May 13, 2019, 18:10:19
For the first time ever too!

Sauce: Larry Vigs

 :)

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Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jimbob on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 05:50:27
QPR


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 07:23:13
(https://media.tenor.com/images/888ab69e8916cecbc29f6020d68d0b91/tenor.gif)

As long as it’s not Oxford...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 08:35:11
Got to the end of the Vigoroux one. Nothing too incendiary, came across as a guy that doesn't take life that seriously in a game that takes itself ridiculously seriously and most of his problems come from that. 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 08:42:13
Got to the end of the Vigoroux one. Nothing too incendiary, came across as a guy that doesn't take life that seriously in a game that takes itself ridiculously seriously and most of his problems come from that. 

I agree completely.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 09:25:20
Got to the end of the Vigoroux one. Nothing too incendiary, came across as a guy that doesn't take life that seriously in a game that takes itself ridiculously seriously and most of his problems come from that. 

Only about half way through Vigoroux one and he comes over OK so far.

Listened to the Bessonne one yesterday, rather candid about PdC  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: probably confirming a lot of supporters suspicions. On a wider career level either he is the unluckiest man alive or there is more to it than he was letting on.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10:35:46
PDC seems to be a case of you were on board or not at all. Plenty of the squad were card carrying followers of Di Canio.

I also don’t think it’s as simple as ‘he didn’t play me so I hated him’ either.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 16:18:10
Got to the end of the Vigoroux one. Nothing too incendiary, came across as a guy that doesn't take life that seriously in a game that takes itself ridiculously seriously and most of his problems come from that. 

Indeed, although also came across as a guy bright enough to know that its probably best not to piss anyone off in football, what with it being a small world....

Most impressive was his ability to specifically remember games.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 20, 2019, 04:55:56
52. Phil Smith

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/phil-smith/s-yEUMx


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Monday, May 20, 2019, 06:24:54
Listened to half of the Phil Smith one this morning, he comes across as a really nice guy.  Just getting to the nitty gritty Maurice Malpas era when I had to halt..  to be continued..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, May 20, 2019, 06:36:58
Cheers Berni. Hope you enjoy the rest.

It’s a big ol’ episode and he gets more and more into it as the conversation went on (I think so anyway). If they’re willing to talk then I’ll keep as much as I can in!

Phil was brilliant throughout the whole process. We had to postpone a couple of times and he had the courtesy to call in advance to let me know. That sort of stuff goes a long way.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, May 20, 2019, 12:14:35
Haven’t heard the podcast yet, but for some reason smith always struck me as one of the most ‘ordinary person’ footballers we’ve ever had. Probably because I saw him fitting a car seat on Akers way once - you’d never see vigs fitting a car seat on a busy road

I liked him


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, May 20, 2019, 12:29:10
I remember one game, all the players were turning up in their flash motors with personalised number plates, and he pulls up in a clapped out old purple Fiesta.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 11:08:09
Avid listener to the pod.

Just finished the Phil Smith episode.

Really enjoyed it. Quite liked the longer episode.

Always had a soft spot for Phil. Even though he made mistakes, I only remember the charlton semi final second leg and a couple key saves he made.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 13:07:34
I'm a little bit behind and just finished the Fede Bessone one which I enjoyed. He wasn't a big fan of PDC was he? Seems he loved playing in England but just didn't have much luck with injuries.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Friday, May 24, 2019, 15:57:34
I like Phil Smith's laugh.

Forgot exactly how long he was here, interesting that he bridged the two L2 promotion seasons. Interesting on Hart, Malpas and Prutton in particular, and towards the end some genuinely tough stuff about being unable to play or train without painkillers - think there's a bit more in that, reminded me a bit of some of the stuff you hear about old wrestlers.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, May 24, 2019, 16:23:56
Avid listener to the pod.

Just finished the Phil Smith episode.

Really enjoyed it. Quite liked the longer episode.

Always had a soft spot for Phil. Even though he made mistakes, I only remember the charlton semi final second leg and a couple key saves he made.

...he didn’t start that match either.

Inexplicable that he was dropped for the final. Probably cost us, too


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 16:04:01
The laugh he gave when Paul Hart was mentioned made me chuckle..


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 13:24:38
Finally had time to listen to the Phil Smith one on a long(ish) run on the Ridgeway this morning. Great listen and what a lovely bloke. What is he doing now Costanza? He mentioned doing his badges in passing so assume he's looking to do some kind of coaching but is he hoping to stay in the game coaching full time or as a sideline to a regular job? And thank you for keeping doing these podcasts, absolutely brilliant


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 13:28:26
I believe Phil works in sales. During the pre-recording chat he mentioned that he wants to do GK coaching but his badges include all the outfield stuff too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 15:25:39
I believe Phil works in sales. During the pre-recording chat he mentioned that he wants to do GK coaching but his badges include all the outfield stuff too.
Cheers. I'd buy stuff off him :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 18:52:34
I see Rich has done one with Charlie Austin. Good work!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 20:52:34
I have to pick and choose as not much time. The Phil Smith one is fantastic. Interesting he got picked up by a Millwall academy in Watford!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:03:10
Very happy this is now on Spotify! Have the Phil Smith lined up for tomorrows listening


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:04:21
Thanks chaps.

Getting Charlie Austin on turned out to be one of the smoothest processes from agreement to recording that I've done!

I've enjoyed recording them all but Phil Smith and the second Ferry episode are the two I've pretty much forgotten that we're also recording.

Got another good name over the line this evening. It's been a good week.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:06:30
Very happy this is now on Spotify! Have the Phil Smith lined up for tomorrows listening

Yeah, sorry about that. Took way too long to arrange and I'm embarrassed with how easy it was too.

The reason I did it is that I've recently moved over to Spotify for podcasts as I no longer have an iphone  :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:11:51
Thanks chaps.

Getting Charlie Austin on turned out to be one of the smoothest processes from agreement to recording that I've done!

I've enjoyed recording them all but Phil Smith and the second Ferry episode are the two I've pretty much forgotten that we're also recording.

Got another good name over the line this evening. It's been a good week.

That will be a deffo for me. Any stuff on his time at Thatcham? (local interest for me)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:17:55
That will be a deffo for me. Any stuff on his time at Thatcham? (local interest for me)

Alas not, a little bit on Kintbury and Poole - I kind of felt that the non-days are well documented so wanted to focus on Swindon.

It'll come in at just under two hours and it's very much Swindon focused.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:19:39
Looking forward to it.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 21:52:05
I love Swindon T-Shirts :)

Your daughter is so cute on the podcast Rich!!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 22:21:49
Thanks chaps.

Getting Charlie Austin on turned out to be one of the smoothest processes from agreement to recording that I've done!

I've enjoyed recording them all but Phil Smith and the second Ferry episode are the two I've pretty much forgotten that we're also recording.

Got another good name over the line this evening. It's been a good week.
I think this is the best news I've heard all week, superb


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, June 14, 2019, 05:18:19
Get you with the A Listers. Great work.

Have you contacted Ossie or Hoddle, out of interest?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Friday, June 14, 2019, 11:06:53
Tommy Mooney and Jordan Stewart also ive just seen. Great work Rich


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Trashbat? on Friday, June 14, 2019, 11:25:06
Just got back from holiday, I took my daughter out in the pushchair for an afternoon snooze each day and listened to these whilst walking down the strip. Fantastic work!!

The Phil Smith one was brilliant and did make me think how my memories of certain players were tainted by one or two mistakes rather than their whole STFC career.


 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Friday, July 26, 2019, 17:32:34
I see Rich is releasing one recorded with Richie Wellens.
Good work!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Friday, July 26, 2019, 17:56:26
The Phil Smith one was brilliant. Lovely bloke, and had stories from other clubs, which was good too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Friday, July 26, 2019, 17:59:51
love the podcast and to get Wellen’s is fantastic. The club seems to really have opened up this pre season with this, the open training session, free season tickets to kids in local schools and the social output.

Hope this positivity shines through on the pitch and throughout the season!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Trashbat? on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 09:11:55
Got up and listened to the Wellens one this morning, would love to know who the quick winger was we missed out on.
It was a good listen and does help add to the belief the club is turning a corner. Worrying though that 25% of the budget is being taken up by players that won’t play this year, Surely that can’t just be McGlashan and Toums.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: china red on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 16:51:04
Great podcast, loved the answer the last question!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 17:03:47
Got up and listened to the Wellens one this morning, would love to know who the quick winger was we missed out on.
It was a good listen and does help add to the belief the club is turning a corner. Worrying though that 25% of the budget is being taken up by players that won’t play this year, Surely that can’t just be McGlashan and Toums.

McGlashan, Toums and Anderson, 3 big earners who could possibly take up 25% of the budget.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 14:10:27
Just listened to the Wellens episode, quality piece of work as always Costanza. Don't whether it's because of the more long-form format or the fact that you're a fan not a journo so they're not so wary but you always seem to get much better in depth stuff from the interviewees rather than just the same old cliches trotted out on rote, brilliant stuff. Looking forward to hearing your exclusive reveal that Charlie Austin is coming back to spearhead our L2 promotion charge on Thursday. Until his shoulder falls off again.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 15:05:51
Thanks Paul and all of those who have said nice things.

Richie was initially quite intimidating, especially for my first face-to-face conversation, but I've got to say he was brilliant throughout. Thorough with his responses and generous with his time.

I travelled from Bristol to Swindon prepped and expecting 15 minutes so was really happy to get 45+ minutes instead (although Ben H was confidant that I'd get more time).

Hopefully it won't be a one-off, hoping current players might get involved in the future but RW's recording only worked as I happened to be on Annual Leave.

It's so much work. I work on LSPOD in some capacity every day so it acts as a real boost when a 'coup' player agrees to take part and the club help with stuff like Wellens. But I stress that I've enjoyed talking to every single guest.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 16:30:09
Great stuff as always.

Assuming you approached the club, rather than RW direct, were they happy straight away to authorise the interview?

I suspect had this been a couple of years ago you wouldn’t of had as much luck.  This is another good aspect these days regarding greater openness and fan interaction.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 17:20:07
I had asked for a conversation with Wellens when he first arrived and Ben found a window which was great. I've requested Lee Power previously and I'll try Clem Morfuni too. 100% been a new approach in recent months.

A few from within listen to the podcast and I know a few players were listening last season too and as a result, I hope I'll get more current era guests on.

Ultimately, they know I'm around!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Private Fraser on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 18:00:45
Just finished listening to the Wellens episode.  Excellent stuff.  Well done!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: NotHarryAgombar on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 18:55:43
I enjoyed this one too.
RW comes across well, plus he wants to play a modern, progressive and pacy style of football (whereas Flitcroft also had a plan, but it was based on the prehistoric hoofball which if you aren’t winning is absolutely turgid to watch)  and from watching the team play after he arrived he has geared recruitment towards having a squad which is better equipped to do that. Also a reasonable balance of age groups.
He now just needs to shift those who don’t fit his style of play (Diagouraga, McGlashan) or expected standards of behaviour (Anderson) and get the required forwards in.
Overall, I’m optimistic about this season - although we do need to avoid some of last year’s traits (conceding soft goals and poor game management when we have a lead at home).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 19:23:04
Enjoyed the Wellens episode and great that the club are up for this sort of thing now. Very much enjoying the pod but don't overstretch yourself in producing content, its hard enough keeping up with all the podcasts I already have without even more of them (looking at you, football ramble daily).

If I may have a very minor grumble, the John German singing sting that shows up in every episode always sends me diving for the plus 30 second button as its so much louder than the content around it, particularly if listening through headphones.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 19:25:15
Duly noted on the sound but you won't see a quick fix on it as I have 5 player episodes already edited. I'll make sure it's reduced after those.

I send out feedback requests and get nothing so I do try.

Current content is purely based on the beginning of the new season and the end of the first year of doing the podcast.

It'll go down to a regular once/twice a week after that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 19:49:31
It's been a phenomenal first year, Rich. You should very proud of yourself.
Pretty much every episode has been enjoyable, and I look forward to them. Keep up the great work!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, July 29, 2019, 07:32:25
For someone that travels a lot Rich, these have been a godsend when in the van. So thank you.

My only small gripe is the same as Nemo’s, I’ve had enough of listening to John Gorman singing and find myself skipping it. Other than that, absolutely superb.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, July 29, 2019, 07:38:52
Listened to the RW episode on my way to work. Another excellent one.

As I've said before, these are really enjoyable podcasts that I know you put a big shift in for, which is massively appreciated Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Power to people on Monday, July 29, 2019, 11:51:53
Have you thought about getting Luke Williams, see if he is willing to dish the dirt on his time here


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:10:25
Have you thought about getting Luke Williams, see if he is willing to dish the dirt on his time here

He wouldn't. Most of the time guests know what they shouldn't discuss.

Unless it's David Prutton...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:13:55
I'd be very interested in Vincent Paricard's recollection of his time with Swindon, it would a great insight into footballers' mental health. Not sure if he'd like to dig it all up again though, so I won't hold my breath


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 05:23:47
Charlie Austin....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/charlie-austin


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 05:31:09
Charlie Austin....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/charlie-austin
Incredible. Fjortoft can't be too far away 😋


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 08:57:38
Charlie Austin....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/charlie-austin

That's excellent, Rich. He comes across very honest and genuine.

I've just watched some of the highlights from that 2009-10 season, probably my most enjoyed season in recent years.
Those Leeds games, the Southampton away game, the Charlton away game. Jesus, what a season.
Gutted we never went up.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 09:45:24
I've just watched some of the highlights from that 2009-10 season, probably my most enjoyed season in recent years.
Those Leeds games, the Southampton away game, the Charlton away game. Jesus, what a season.
God yes, will always remember standing in the away end at Elland Road with my eldest singing "Can we play you every week?". Not many teams get to do that.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:20:50
Reliving those memories... That was an amazing season, despite the end. I was 20, completely skint but had no qualms spending the little money I did have following us away. Great times!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:59:05
Charlie Austin....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/charlie-austin

Superb. I was at Norwich and Carlisle, those bits made the hairs on my arms stand up. Fantastic memories. Cheers Rich and Charlie.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 12:00:51
I love the detail he recollects things with - it's brilliant and clearly lived every minute.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 12:03:55
I love the detail he recollects things with - it's brilliant and clearly lived every minute.

Some guests get some questions in advance to give them an idea of what to think about (it turns into one long riff most of the time)

Charlie received zero prep.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 12:40:49
One recommendation, but in whole generally brilliant, is put an offensive language disclaimer, at the beginning.

That would save complaints and make it more family friendly?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 13:09:55
One recommendation, but in whole generally brilliant, is put an offensive language disclaimer, at the beginning.

That would save complaints and make it more family friendly?
Bollocks ;) tbf it's a football podcast made by fans, not the Infinite Monkey Cage or the Moneybox podcast. I wouldn't expect it to be "family friendly"


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 13:27:03
Yeah, fuck off, Sippo.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 13:33:32
That's okay. I did a warning before the Byrne episode.

All have the explicit warning attached even when they dont but in the future I'll give listeners a verbal heads up.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 13:40:37
That's okay. I did a warning before the Byrne episode.

All have the explicit warning attached even when they dont but in the future I'll give listeners a verbal heads up.
Or a load of verbals :) I think I'm going to start complaining if there are episodes without any swearing in


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 13:41:26
It doesn't  bother me, it's just some might complain. Any reason for people to moan then they will. Just my opinion that's all. Cunts.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 14:14:03
It doesn't  bother me, it's just some might complain. Any reason for people to moan then they will. Just my opinion that's all. Cunts.
If you're going to use that kind of language in your posts, I think you should put up a disclaimer first :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 14:45:04
One thing I've experienced today due to being tagged into them is the ampint negative messages he/footballers get.

My skin is not thick enough for that world.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 18:22:24
Brilliant listen, will always have a soft spot for Austin. Top work as always :D


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 18:56:19
Have to agree. Don't normally get time to listen, but tried Welland and Austin this week. Excellent podcast, interesting guests, who both came across well. Really enjoyed both. Thank you very, very much! 😎


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 19:41:54
Cheers nomoreheroes.

Stats indicate that it's been a popular day for the pod in Hampshire......................

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BriskForcefulGalapagostortoise-size_restricted.gif)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: 1989Monkey on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 20:22:25
Massive thank you Rich for getting me through the pre-season with all of the pods. I can’t believe I haven’t got tired of Ben’s voice yet!

Top credit for the Austin episode and letting him detail out how he left etc. I was waiting for the ‘will you finish your career back here’ question so was disappointed that never came up. Will have to get his agent to start persuading him back!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 20:45:11
Cheers!

We went a bit overkill nearer to the end. The summer quizzes were a bit more fiddly than I wanted and, more importantly, volunteers were not forthcoming.

Ben was one of the few people I approached during the pre-production stage of the podcast who postively agreed to get involved.

I've got to hand it to him, he's trying to get into a tough industry and, Chelsea affiliation aside, I'm more than happy with what he brings to the table.

For the new season, I will try to get people involved that went to games that neither of us went to in order to give a sense of what the fans were experiencing etc.

I think 'would you come backs' only ever provide two results: 'You never know' or 'nah'


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, August 2, 2019, 00:28:44
I loved the idea of the oosh quizes, but you ended up doing so many news update podcasts that I'm not really sure they were needed. Fucking brilliant stuff, and don't burn out. Seems like you've been doing more pods per week recently than you have during the season!

Also monatise that shit! Must take you enough time and effort each week, you should be getting some cash for it.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MarkyTee on Friday, August 2, 2019, 06:53:18
Top Work.  :clap:

Im halfway through the Austin podcast, will finish it at lunch today. Other posters are right, he does come across really well.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Friday, August 2, 2019, 07:27:38
I can't get over how he can recall certain matches in so much detail


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 2, 2019, 08:00:30
I loved the idea of the oosh quizes, but you ended up doing so many news update podcasts that I'm not really sure they were needed. Fucking brilliant stuff, and don't burn out. Seems like you've been doing more pods per week recently than you have during the season!

Also monatise that shit! Must take you enough time and effort each week, you should be getting some cash for it.

Cheers, fB.

The plan was to do the quizzes up until around last week but there wasnt any enough interest from people willing to participate.

I went weekly with pre-season episodes instead which statistically went down better than the quizzes (which I was really looking forward to doing and they will come back).

Last weeks bumper content was purely for the new season and the year anniversary of the pod but it certainly took its toll. I've had this week off from doing anything beyond promotion and appreciation which was needed.

The plan is to go twice a week with a round-up episode and a interview of some sort. Ex-players arent queuing to participate, I have to hunt them down!

I'll go back to one if I'm struggling but, to be honest, the round-ups dont take long to prep, record and edit. Two hour interviews though can take double the time (sometimes).

Patreon will be launched very soon. Some similar efforts arent doing anything other than requesting money but I'd like to think of some realistic perks.

Mic stand broke the other day. The moment the second hand laptop or mic goes.... that'll be that for a little while unless I monetise!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, August 2, 2019, 08:28:34
How about adding an Arsenal TV type section in the round up section where you get some opinions (and rants) from some of the fans that attend games regularly (as long as it's not fans like CK).

I am connected to Pericard on Linkedin if you want me to make contact?  I also know Ty Belford if you want me to give him a nudge?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Friday, August 2, 2019, 08:36:25
Ooooh, like it. Spin off podcast for fan round ups.

Loathed Strangers' strange loathers.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 2, 2019, 09:10:39
If I had the appropriate recording device, I'd definitely consider it.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 2, 2019, 09:14:21
How about adding an Arsenal TV type section in the round up section where you get some opinions (and rants) from some of the fans that attend games regularly (as long as it's not fans like CK).
Oh God, please no. That Arsenal fan TV thing is absolutely hilarious but not in a way that reflects well on the club or their fans. Isn't the Facebook group off-putting enough for any player potentially considering coming to Swindon?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, August 2, 2019, 09:56:45
When listening to these I always picture log fire, padded armchairs, smoking jackets and a couple of brandy snifters in hand.

Regardless of the techy bits involved, that's great credit to Rich in conveying that type of vibe. For me anyway.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:16:37
I am not talking about going out on the street after the match, just ask for some volunteers that go regularly to the games and do a Skype chat with them after every game and then clip together the general feedback and rants..  Also offer it out to genuine fans if they have something to get off of their chest.

Just a thought.

I think Rich is sensible enough not to let it turn into a bunch of CK's spouting unsubstantiated shit about the club, and would soon disregard the mongs..

Just ask for some volunteers and see how it goes, if it turns shite then just stop doing it


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:25:44
I am not talking about going out on the street after the match, just ask for some volunteers that go regularly to the games and do a Skype chat with them after every game and then clip together the general feedback and rants..  Also offer it out to genuine fans if they have something to get off of their chest.

Just a thought.

I think Rich is sensible enough not to let it turn into a bunch of CK's spouting unsubstantiated shit about the club, and would soon disregard the mongs..

Just ask for some volunteers and see how it goes, if it turns shite then just stop doing it
Only if we can combine it with Wobby Bob's post and have said fans filmed discussing the game in front of a roaring fire, smoking jackets, brandy, cigars et al


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:28:06
Only if we can combine it with Wobby Bob's post and have said fans filmed discussing the game in front of a roaring fire, smoking jackets, brandy, cigars et al
How about a Wetherspoons pub with a vape and a pint of Carling?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:33:15
How about a Wetherspoons pub with a vape and a pint of Carling?
And Fila trackie tops for the smoking jackets


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:36:54
I am not talking about going out on the street after the match, just ask for some volunteers that go regularly to the games and do a Skype chat with them after every game and then clip together the general feedback and rants..  Also offer it out to genuine fans if they have something to get off of their chest.

Just a thought.

I think Rich is sensible enough not to let it turn into a bunch of CK's spouting unsubstantiated shit about the club, and would soon disregard the mongs..

Just ask for some volunteers and see how it goes, if it turns shite then just stop doing it

My intention is to invite fans (especially for away games) to come on the pod for 5 minutes and provide their say.

That'll definitely happen 👍🏻


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:37:00
And Fila trackie tops for the smoking jackets
Sounds plausible, and the roaring fire replaced by the Hades that is the Wetherpoons pizza oven?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:44:09
Sounds plausible, and the roaring fire replaced by the Hades that is the Wetherpoons pizza oven?
Or a fireplace still smouldering from Mike Ashley's piss.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 8, 2019, 12:53:37
Jordan Stewart....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/jordan-stewart


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 9, 2019, 09:38:15
Just listened to the Jordan Stewart one on my morning run, interesting listen. On the one hand, listening to him it's easy to see now in hindsight why it didn't work for him (and tbf he acknowledges his part in that); on a more upbeat note, he's clearly grown and learned from the experience, albeit perhaps too late to take his chance. As I say, interesting listen.

However, I was extremely disappointed at the lack of swearing in this episode - more fucks and bastards in future or I will be putting in a furious complaint to the Podcast Ombudsman forthwith!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Thursday, August 15, 2019, 07:59:34
Another great one today with Zaboooooooob. Comes across like a very nice chap


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Friday, August 16, 2019, 18:36:58
Always loved him as a player, came across really well on the podcast. Nice work as always!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JBZ on Friday, August 16, 2019, 21:07:32
If I may say, the episodes involving ex-players are excellent. 

It is, of course, easy to be critical and that is not the intention (although I appreciate that statements of this ilk often indicate that you do, in fact, often mean the opposite) but I can take or leave the other content. 

It occurs to me that mindless rants from supporters involving sentiments such as 'sack the board, sack the manager' after each defeat are unlikely to make interesting or enjoyable content.   


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Friday, August 16, 2019, 22:24:48
Jordan Stewart....

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/jordan-stewart

Yep really good that one as well. Going back to the question about why it didn't really work. I thought then personally at the time I was expecting him to be the new Austin straight away, maybe others did as well and he wasn't ready. Be good if he got another shot. Only one goal which i was there for and it sticks in the memory, so he did more than most.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 16, 2019, 22:51:40
If I may say, the episodes involving ex-players are excellent.  

It is, of course, easy to be critical and that is not the intention (although I appreciate that statements of this ilk often indicate that you do, in fact, often mean the opposite) but I can take or leave the other content.  

It occurs to me that mindless rants from supporters involving sentiments such as 'sack the board, sack the manager' after each defeat are unlikely to make interesting or enjoyable content.    

Thanks for the feedback, JBZ.

Judging by the stats I think The Loathed Strangers is the epitome of a 'pick and choose' podcast. I have a core listenership well into the hundreds but there are plenty of folk in the shadows waiting for the 'names' to be annouced on the pod. Nowt wrong with that either.

You'd also be surprised with how well the present day/weekly round-ups do. Although Swindon is where the pod is downloaded most, I have a dedicated listenership of expats and out-of-towners.

[This is going to be a bit of a ramble... sorry]

Despite this, I sort of agree with you because the 'current season' stuff was never my intention for the podcast, I was very reluctant initially on that front.

I was keen, for various reasons, to keep the entire thing historical but realised very early on (whilst still in pre-production) that the pod would be, at best, sporadic if I stuck to the plan. I wanted to create weekly content in order to build a listenership and have a regular Swindon Town podcast so, as a result, I was prepared to fill the gap left by The Washbag.

There was a period early on where I started doubting the practicality of the whole project but Matthew had made the amazing theme, John did the great artwork and Ben W had committed to help from the absolute start so they inspired me to press on. The ex-player bit was/is ambitious and I'm still motivated by the cynical 'yeah... good luck with that' messages I receieved when I was pitching it in the months long before the first episode was recorded.

It's been a crazy year. I work on the ex-player element of the podcast every single day, without fail. The planning is a lot of work. So much so that I've had to be less thorough recently. The journey from first contact with a guest to the actual recording of the episode can sometimes take weeks/months.

I've negotiated, prepped and sat down ready to record on 4 or 5 occasions only for everything to fall through at the last minute. It's frustrating but I love doing the pod so when that happens it's a case of shutting everything down, having a cup of tea and getting on with my evening with zero ill feelings towards the ex-player.

I can't please everyone and, frankly, it's impossible and I'd go insane trying. I've been subject to plenty of shitty DMs criticising me for not using the pod as a platform to criticise Lee Power. I have no problems with 'have you tried this player?' messages but I also get stuff telling me my guests aren't from their favourite era. All sorts. I see it as all part of the territory to be honest so it's never really got to me.

This is helped by the really nice comments I get plus recent events like the club helping me out with bits and pieces and I might have sponsorship secured soon which is great.

I'm also lucky to have 4-5 people behind the scenes who support me with the pod in various ways from bouncing ideas around, to contacting potential guests off their own back to just being a source of regular moral support! Some are on TEF and they know who they are and I'm hugely grateful.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Friday, August 16, 2019, 23:33:58
Rich, I've listened to every single one of the podcasts and I have absolutely loved every single word. I'll be honest, it took me a while to come around to Ben. W, but he speaks eloquently and knowledably about current Swindon. It has also been a pleasure to hear how your interview technique has improved over the last year and now it seems like you're having a comfy chat with whomever it may be, the Austin podcast being case in point.

Keep up the good work, the negative comments you receive that you refer to above are seemingly conceived by narrow minded, selfish bottom feeders. Your podcast has done wonders for bringing the fan closer to the club and you should take time the time to give yourself a hearty slap on the back. Please carry on in the same vane.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, August 16, 2019, 23:37:06
Rich, I've listened to every single one of the podcasts and I have absolutely loved every single word. I'll be honest, it took me a while to come around to Ben. W, but he speaks eloquently and knowledably about current Swindon. It has also been a pleasure to hear how your interview technique has improved over the last year and now it seems like you're having a comfy chat with whomever it may be, the Austin podcast being case in point.

Keep up the good work, the negative comments you receive that you refer to above are seemingly conceived by narrow minded, selfish bottom feeders. Your podcast has done wonders for bringing the fan closer to the club and you should take time the time to give yourself a hearty slap on the back. Please carry on in the same vane.

I started to write a reposte to some of your grief but this does it better than I can.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: kirky69 on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 03:24:19
Thanks for the feedback, JBZ.

Judging by the stats I think The Loathed Strangers is the epitome of a 'pick and choose' podcast. I have a core listenership well into the hundreds but there are plenty of folk in the shadows waiting for the 'names' to be annouced on the pod. Nowt wrong with that either.

You'd also be surprised with how well the present day/weekly round-ups do. Although Swindon is where the pod is downloaded most, I have a dedicated listenership of expats and out-of-towners.

[This is going to be a bit of a ramble... sorry]

Despite this, I sort of agree with you because the 'current season' stuff was never my intention for the podcast, I was very reluctant initially on that front.

I was very keen, for various reasons, to keep the entire thing historical but realised very early on (whilst still in pre-production) that the pod would be, at best, sporadic if I stuck to the plan. I wanted to do weekly content to build a listenership and have a regular Swindon Town podcast so, so a result, I was prepared to fill the gap left by The Washbag.

There was a period where I started doubting the practicality of the whole project but Matthew had made the amazing theme, John did the great artwork and Ben W had committed to help from the absolute start so they inspired me to press on. The ex-player bit was/is ambitious and I'm still motivated by the cynical 'yeah... good luck with that' messages I receieved when I was pitching it in the months long before the first episode was recorded.

It's been a crazy year. I work on the ex-player element of the podcast every single day, without fail. The planning is a lot of work. So much so that I've had to be less thorough recently. The journey from first contact with a guest to the actual recording the episode can sometimes take weeks/months.

I've negotiated, prepped and sat down ready to record on 4 or 5 occasions only for everything to fall through at the last minute. It's frustrating but I love doing the pod so when that happens it's a case of shutting everything down, having a cup of tea and getting on with my evening with zero ill feelings towards the ex-player.

I can't please everyone and, frankly, it's impossible and I'd go insane trying. I've been subject to plenty of shitty DMs criticising me for not using the pod as a platform to criticise Lee Power. I have no problems with 'have you tried this player?' messages but I also get stuff telling me my guests aren't from their favourite era. All sorts. I see it as all part of the territory to be honest so it's never really got to me.

This is helped by the really nice comments I get plus recent events like the club helping me out with bits and pieces and I might have sponsorship secured soon which is great.

I'm also lucky to have 4-5 people behind the scenes who support me with the pod in various ways from bouncing ideas around, to contacting potential guests off their own back to just being a source regular moral support! Some are on TEF and they know who they are and I'm hugely grateful.

Costanza - the podcasts have been extremely informative and interesting, providing great insight/entertainment and as a fan who started going to games in the 1970's, tick all the boxes as far as I'm concerned. Given the general negativity on all matters by certain elements of our fan base, it is very refreshing to have a proper fan such as yourself provide such excellent material for the wider fanbase. Please keep up your brilliant work, it is very much appreciated by myself and I am sure many others.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 07:13:40
Thanks for the feedback, JBZ.

Judging by the stats I think The Loathed Strangers is the epitome of a 'pick and choose' podcast. I have a core listenership well into the hundreds but there are plenty of folk in the shadows waiting for the 'names' to be annouced on the pod. Nowt wrong with that either.

You'd also be surprised with how well the present day/weekly round-ups do. Although Swindon is where the pod is downloaded most, I have a dedicated listenership of expats and out-of-towners.

[This is going to be a bit of a ramble... sorry]

Despite this, I sort of agree with you because the 'current season' stuff was never my intention for the podcast, I was very reluctant initially on that front.

I was very keen, for various reasons, to keep the entire thing historical but realised very early on (whilst still in pre-production) that the pod would be, at best, sporadic if I stuck to the plan. I wanted to do weekly content to build a listenership and have a regular Swindon Town podcast so, so a result, I was prepared to fill the gap left by The Washbag.

There was a period where I started doubting the practicality of the whole project but Matthew had made the amazing theme, John did the great artwork and Ben W had committed to help from the absolute start so they inspired me to press on. The ex-player bit was/is ambitious and I'm still motivated by the cynical 'yeah... good luck with that' messages I receieved when I was pitching it in the months long before the first episode was recorded.

It's been a crazy year. I work on the ex-player element of the podcast every single day, without fail. The planning is a lot of work. So much so that I've had to be less thorough recently. The journey from first contact with a guest to the actual recording the episode can sometimes take weeks/months.

I've negotiated, prepped and sat down ready to record on 4 or 5 occasions only for everything to fall through at the last minute. It's frustrating but I love doing the pod so when that happens it's a case of shutting everything down, having a cup of tea and getting on with my evening with zero ill feelings towards the ex-player.

I can't please everyone and, frankly, it's impossible and I'd go insane trying. I've been subject to plenty of shitty DMs criticising me for not using the pod as a platform to criticise Lee Power. I have no problems with 'have you tried this player?' messages but I also get stuff telling me my guests aren't from their favourite era. All sorts. I see it as all part of the territory to be honest so it's never really got to me.

This is helped by the really nice comments I get plus recent events like the club helping me out with bits and pieces and I might have sponsorship secured soon which is great.

I'm also lucky to have 4-5 people behind the scenes who support me with the pod in various ways from bouncing ideas around, to contacting potential guests off their own back to just being a source regular moral support! Some are on TEF and they know who they are and I'm hugely grateful.

Don't let the twazzocks put you off.  Plainly, there is a sizeable core audience that appreciates your efforts. 

To add to the unsolicited feedback, more 'fringe player' episodes would be good.





Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 12:24:34
I find myself looking forward to the weekly round ups and I didn't think that would be the case.  For me it's no different to coming on the TEF to see what everyone else thought about the match.  For anyone who drives a lot, podcasts are a must, and TLS is top of my list if i have episodes i have not heard.

There have been the odd guest I wasn't bothered about and the odd episode that i listened to because I had nothing else like the Ooh ST eps, but on the whole I think you get your content pretty spot on.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 13:27:51
For what it’s worth, I love the other content - more about how we’re setting up, current players, opposition, the rest of the league etc. Something for everyone.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Friday, August 23, 2019, 08:49:06
Jamie Sendles-White finally puts the myth to bed that it was a horror tackle from Tom Pope which injured him - it was an innocous collision with Zeli Ismail!

Another good listen, Rich. When can we expect a certain Mr Mooney to appear may I ask?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 23, 2019, 08:50:52
Jamie Sendles-White finally puts the myth to bed that it was a horror tackle from Tom Pope which injured him - it was an innocous collision with Zeli Ismail!

Another good listen, Rich. When can we expect a certain Mr Mooney to appear may I ask?

Cheers.

Mooney episode is going out at the start of September.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, August 23, 2019, 09:04:17
Cheers.

Mooney episode is going out at the start of September.
On a shoestring budget I assume? :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 23, 2019, 09:08:10
Cheers.

Mooney episode is going out at the start of September.
Try and do a whole episode without mentioning his move to Poxford ;) now thats a challenge!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 23, 2019, 09:20:16
More smoke up the arse Rich.

I think the Podcast is getting better and better. Not just the sounds quality, but your interview technique, Ben Wills is growing on me as well.

What I particularly enjoyed was that during the Zaboob episode, it didn't just focus on his time at Swindon, in fact this covered probably only about a third of the Podcast. However his trials at various clubs and adventure in England to playing in the lawyer world cup I found fascinating.

Really excellent work.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, August 23, 2019, 09:29:27
Finally listened to the charlie one on the turbo last night, interesting stuff. It did get me thinking about his career though, he has never lasted more than 100 games at any club, is that down to his injuries or him being a pain?

WRT to the podcast its its great, I must confess I have never listened to any of the general round up ones (I was possibly put off by the habit for The Washbag ones to get a bit whiney) but that's mainly as I no longer commute I struggle to fit all my podcasts in!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 23, 2019, 10:54:49
Try and do a whole episode without mentioning his move to Poxford ;) now thats a challenge!

Recorded a month or two ago.

I failed the challenge.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:08:45
Recorded a month or two ago.

I failed the challenge.
It would have been asking the impossible TBH.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:18:19
Finally listened to the charlie one on the turbo last night, interesting stuff. It did get me thinking about his career though, he has never lasted more than 100 games at any club, is that down to his injuries or him being a pain?

WRT to the podcast its its great, I must confess I have never listened to any of the general round up ones (I was possibly put off by the habit for The Washbag ones to get a bit whiney) but that's mainly as I no longer commute I struggle to fit all my podcasts in!

There arent many players these days that clock up 100+ apps  bar those on massive prem contracts. Oh and Ellison


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:50:24
There arent many players these days that clock up 100+ apps  bar those on massive prem contracts. Oh and Ellison

I know what you mean it was more the fact that he seems to go to clubs, do very well but they then seem fairly happy to let him go after a couple of seasons for what is now not big moeny?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Friday, August 23, 2019, 12:04:55
I know what you mean it was more the fact that he seems to go to clubs, do very well but they then seem fairly happy to let him go after a couple of seasons for what is now not big moeny?
To be fair until this transfer i don't think that has been the case

Swindon-Left to progress
Burnley-Burnley accepted bid from money bags QPR.Made good profit
QPR-Last year of contract they accepted bid
Saints- Manager is a cunt


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, August 26, 2019, 23:55:55
Eric Sabin! Fucking amazing.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 05:20:12
Spoke to Nestor Lorenzo yesterday which was a big deal to me.

His struggle with English will make it a tough edit but he's been out of the country 27 years so I hope people remember that when they listen.

He was really nice too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 05:45:35
That will be interesting. Short town career straight after the world cup. I could never quite believe he was playing for us. Remember a game at Sheffield Wednesday early on, and the 1000+ town fans singing his name all game.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Power to people on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 11:59:50
An interview with Steve McMahon would probably be interesting

Or how about an interview with Diamandis  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 12:40:26
An interview with Steve McMahon would probably be interesting

Or how about an interview with Diamandis  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

I tried McMahon. Not sure if the request ever made it his way.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 12:51:21
I tried McMahon. Not sure if the request ever made it his way.

On a more realistic level perhaps people like Devlin or Fitton might have something interesting to say?

Jed?  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: JBZ on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 18:35:54
It would be a pleasure to hear from Neil Ruddock ...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 06:09:40
Worked quite hard to get this one done. Nice guy, sinned in 2004...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/tommy-mooney


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 07:46:21
Started my day with this one.

Talks well, still can't forgive him!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 09:23:24
Started my day with this one.

Talks well, still can't forgive him!
Agreed. Really interesting to listen to him and his thought processes. Another top listen!

Many thanks - We are being spoiled by so many awesome podcasts.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 10:32:57
Many thanks - We are being spoiled by so many awesome podcasts.
Actual footage of Costanza releasing a new podcast
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/rocherad-366833.jpg)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 11:49:09
Another excellent edition to the collection.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 12:25:58
Thanks folks.

I'm just happy that I've managed to stay 3 weeks ahead on ex-player episodes so there's been no rushing around.

Next Three

Callum Kennedy
Nestor Lorenzo
Ty Belford


Callum was great... I look forward to going through that again in the edit.

Nestor was lovely, really quick turnaround but I fear people might struggle with the broken English.

Still got him on though!

Ty was a lovely chap too.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 12:47:11
Thanks folks.

I'm just happy that I've managed to stay 3 weeks ahead on ex-player episodes so there's been no rushing around.

Next Three

Callum Kennedy
Nestor Lorenzo
Ty Belford


Callum was great... I look forward to going through that again in the edit.

Nestor was lovely, really quick turnaround but I fear people might struggle with the broken English.

Still got him on though!

Ty was a lovely chap too.

I'm interested in those 3 for different reasons:
CK - I thought he was quite good and was disappointed when he left
NL - Its Nestor Lorenzo!!
TB - Was around during interesting times. Wonder whether there is anything about the speedway too?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 13:37:26
Just reaching the end of the Tommy Mooney episode, very interesting listen. Thanks!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: kirky69 on Friday, September 6, 2019, 07:29:44
Worked quite hard to get this one done. Nice guy, sinned in 2004...

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/tommy-mooney

Just listened to this. In my opinion the best one yet. Mooney is highly articulate, insightful and honest. Holding his hands up for the play off defeat against Brighton and his memories of Andy King are particularly interesting. Sounds very much like he was let down by the club rather than the other way round, which caused him to leave. The Mooney/Parkin partnership was one of the most exciting in recent times and such a shame it didn't end with promotion.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: REDBUCK on Friday, September 6, 2019, 09:57:08
Or even to have one more season in which they both stayed fit and scored reqularly.

What might have been, eh. One of many moments over the years.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, September 6, 2019, 11:31:20
Just listened to this. In my opinion the best one yet. Mooney is highly articulate, insightful and honest. Holding his hands up for the play off defeat against Brighton and his memories of Andy King are particularly interesting. Sounds very much like he was let down by the club rather than the other way round, which caused him to leave. The Mooney/Parkin partnership was one of the most exciting in recent times and such a shame it didn't end with promotion.

Not listened to the Mooney podcast yet.
Considering the time period I have no doubt the club let him down, so can forgive him for leaving...
....absolutely no excuse for dropping down a division to join them lot.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Friday, September 6, 2019, 12:31:49
He explains and is very honest about why..  and he openly admits it was a mistake, but there was no way he was coming back after being shafted by our lot.  He wished he would have chosen Wycombe instead.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: joeydubya on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 11:56:25
Not listened to the Mooney podcast yet.
Considering the time period I have no doubt the club let him down, so can forgive him for leaving...
....absolutely no excuse for dropping down a division to join them lot.

Think like many people who've gone down there, he was sold a yarn about 'ambition' and thought it'd be a temporary drop before a promotion...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 12:02:11
A complete move of convenience. Not that it's acceptable from our side of things. Had he joined Wycombe as initially planned (and not been sold that yarn) then he's swiftly forgiven, remembered fondly for a great season and we deride those at boardroom level for his exit. As per.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: joeydubya on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 12:07:22
A complete move of convenience. Not that it's acceptable from our side of things. Had he joined Wycombe as initially planned (and not been sold that yarn) then he's swiftly forgiven, remembered fondly for a great season and we deride those at boardroom level for his exit. As per.

It was a great listen, and I loved that his parents still had a gripe about Middlesborough coming in for him donkey years after not getting his YTS!  :D


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 11:34:04
Finished off listening to the Tommy Mooney pod on my run this morning, great listen as always and he came across really well:

"I spoke to one of the directors and they just told me bare-faced lies"

Yeah, we know Tommy. They did that a lot


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 14:36:12
Can strongly recommend you all listen to the Callum Kennedy one tomorrow. Probably my favourite one to be honest


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 14:39:12
Can strongly recommend you all listen to the Callum Kennedy one tomorrow. Probably my favourite one to be honest
Fucking ITK :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 14:52:06
I love the various pictures of Andy King you get through a lot of them, Mooney really summed it up with him knowing it was his chance at Brighton. Sort of a sad story, but he gave us some fun times in difficult circumstances.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 15:29:54
Can strongly recommend you all listen to the Callum Kennedy one tomorrow. Probably my favourite one to be honest

I really hope it goes down well because he's already agreed to come back on for a Q&A episode!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 12, 2019, 06:14:30
Callum Kennedy

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/callum-kennedy


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, September 12, 2019, 08:38:11
Just listened - V good, he sounds like a good lad.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Thursday, September 12, 2019, 11:15:39
Just listened to the Mooney & Kennedy podcasts. Great as always. Loved the Simon Ferry prank on Kennedy  :clap: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 19, 2019, 06:22:27
The beat goes on...

Ty Belford

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/ty-belford


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 06:17:41
Néstor Lorenzo!

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/nestor-lorenzo


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 08:31:22
I'm a bit behind and just finished the Eric Sabin and JSW pods.

Both a good listen Rich. I liked the Eric one specifically, has a good grasp of English and came across well. We got to hear a bit about relegating Oxford to non-league which always remains pleasant :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 18:52:34
Néstor Lorenzo!

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/nestor-lorenzo

Worst one yet!*

My favourite was quite possibly the Mooney one, although that could be because it's quite fresh in my mind. If he'd ahev sung some anti-Oxford songs, I'd have forgiven him.























*I haven't even listened to this one yet, thought I'd be a bit contrarian after all the positive comments :) I've listened to most apart from a couple of the new ones, and a couple at the start before the sound got sorted. Really appreciate all the effort you must have to put in.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, October 4, 2019, 01:00:18
Really enjoyed the Peter Downsborough episode with Viccy#Morgs(as all the cool kids are cooling him). I could listen to you chat to him about good times and bad all day.

I know you are doing enough already, but filler eps with you chatting to Vic Morgan about different eras of the clubs history would be amazing. Todays episode was amazing (and obviously had the focus on PD) but when you got to PD leaving and the club going off the rails I sort of wanted you to both keep going onto the next 5 years.

Great stuff.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, October 4, 2019, 07:29:22
Thanks Ben,

I think I'll do some 'era based' episodes for pre-season unless I'm struggling to fill at week with a guest.

Anything away from the ex-players and weekly round-ups never do well statistically which is a shame but I get it. Tribute episodes tend to be an 'extra' but there were a few scheduling issues this week. I've prepped and overloaded next week. If it works out then I'm have recordings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

I'm going to talk to one of our older former players in a couple of weeks. Really looking forward to it.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 19:13:54
Just did the Nestor Lorenzo and Callum Kennedy ones (really interesting as I always wondered why Kennedy didn't get in the team more as I thought he was quite good when I saw him play). The protein shake story was hilarious!

Thanks again. Brightened my day!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 20:50:35
For some reason I always thought Kennedy was from Yorkshire until hearing his podcast


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 21:05:12
Callum is a very nice chap. He's recording another soon which will be a quest for more light-hearted anecdotes

If you have any requests then let me know.

NEXT UP: Colin Calderwood.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Pete on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 08:19:15
The Callum Kennedy episode was excellent.

Looking forward to Colin Calderwood. Good work Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 05:26:49
Colin Calderwood

https://soundcloud.com/user-613048186/colin-calderwood/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 14:26:03
Enjoyed that, thanks Rich!

I was hoping you'd tell him off for not acknowledging the Town fans at Cambridge!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 21:52:21
Third of the way through. Pissed myself at the training antics especially Lou’s dog out on the old CG extension.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Pete on Friday, October 11, 2019, 02:12:58
Loved the Calderwood one, I remember every season he was with the Town, great days and some sad times too.

I'd love to hear the memories of other players from that time.

Another great job Rich


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Friday, October 11, 2019, 11:41:25
Great stuff again. I never got to see him play, having started support just after he left. Still, I almost feel like I was there, towards the end at least, having worn out a couple of VHS tapes from that era.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Arriba on Friday, October 11, 2019, 12:06:02
Excellent edition. For me Calderwood is the greatest Swindon player in my lifetime. Shame he didn't captain us in the prem but that's a minor gripe really.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 10:26:46
Vic Morgan spoke well about PD.

I have to disagree with his comments that 76 is ‘no age’. Personally I think that’s a decent knock and will be more than happy if I get there!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 10:29:52
I have to disagree with his comments that 76 is ‘no age’. Personally I think that’s a decent knock and will be more than happy if I get there!
I agree, I would love to get to 76, both my mum and dad had gone by that age.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 11:14:16
The Downsborough one was really good, I listened to the Calderwood episode yesterday and that was a brilliant listen. Well done!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 12:11:11
Tribute episodes tend to be bonus editions but I couldn't sort a guest in time even though I've got 3 or 4 on the radar.

Spoke to Giuliano Grazioli last night which was good (hampered by a bit of a time delay) - quite an eye opener at times about the industry.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 09:51:40
Finally got to the end of the Mooney one, interestingly he never scored his desired 20 goals a season again  after he left Swindon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 11:51:49
Bryan Wade is active on Twitter and engages with town fans. Maybe one for an edition of this?

Loving them by the way...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 11:57:13
Bryan Wade is active on Twitter and engages with town fans. Maybe one for an edition of this?

Loving them by the way...

Cheers! Alas, Bryan politely declined a while back but might do it in the future.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 12:09:25
Cheers! Alas, Bryan politely declined a while back but might do it in the future.

I see. Just wondered as he likes to tweet about the club. Hopefully one day then 🤞


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 12:36:22
I see. Just wondered as he likes to tweet about the club. Hopefully one day then 🤞

I do quite a bit of prep and, if they request it, I send them either a running order or the questions I intend to ask.

I think he was a bit overawed!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 12:58:27
I occassionally speak to a few ex Town players, they have some cracking stories to tell.

These podcasts are brilliant and I keep meaning to listen to them all but have not got round to it yet.

Bryan Wade would be brilliant, he does seem to have a love for Swindon still and its a shame he declined the invite, still remember well his interview on the BBC after scoring vs Chester and we won promotion under Macari "I've never known a night like it" top bloke.

I sometimes chat to Jimmy Allen, Dave Bamber and a couple of lesser Town players Spud Herring and Jake Hyde, have had a good chat to Kenny Strouds younger brother recently too who told me a few strories about Kenny being shit upon at the club hence him signing for Shitty.

Keep up the good work.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 13:09:11
Jimmy Allen would be a very good one to get on board.
Main man between the sticks when I first got into this strange obsession!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, October 25, 2019, 07:42:38
Just binged listen from Charlie Austin to Eric Sabin at work.

I’d love Charlie to come back in a couple of years & smash in another couple of 20 goal season before hanging up the boots.


Zaaboub seems to be a forgotten part of Towns history. He was a damn good player. Often over looked when we talk about our better players. For his 3 seasons in L1 (1 with us 2 with Walsall) I believe no one provided more assists.
 
I had no idea Sabin was a winger by trade. I wonder how differently his career would have been here if we had played him on the wing.

Hearing JSW talking about Louis Thompson’s wedding & the realisation that Louis is a 24 year old man who come January would have made his debut for us 8 years ago...when the fuck did that happen.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, October 28, 2019, 15:11:43
Best thing about episode 97 was talking about the return of the Wiltshire Premier Shield! Away to Westbury on the 4th of December  :toocool:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 12:23:29
anything lined up for the big 100th episode?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 12:27:40
Best thing about episode 97 was talking about the return of the Wiltshire Premier Shield! Away to Westbury on the 4th of December  :toocool:

Return of WATCCOW?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 14:59:23
anything lined up for the big 100th episode?

It's Sam Burton.

http://swindon-town-fc.co.uk/Person.asp?PersonID=BURTONSA


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 15:07:01
It's Sam Burton.

http://swindon-town-fc.co.uk/Person.asp?PersonID=BURTONSA

Looking damn good for someone closing in on 93!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: StfcRusty on Friday, November 1, 2019, 22:27:55
James Milner mentions his loan spell at Swindon in his new book and he's doing the promotional rounds at the moment including fan podcasts.  Might be worth a punt?!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: REDBUCK on Thursday, November 7, 2019, 16:15:14
It's Sam Burton.

http://swindon-town-fc.co.uk/Person.asp?PersonID=BURTONSA

Rich, fantastic effort with the 100th one, Sam Burton's recall for a man of 93 was great and you teased it out of him with some skill. You got the feeling he had a smile and twinkle in his eye throughout. Great job.

My father and grandfather both talked of Sam when I first started going so good to hear a bit more about that era.

Here's to the next 100


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Thursday, November 7, 2019, 16:27:09
My father and grandfather both talked of Sam when I first started going so good to hear a bit more about that era.

Mine as well, I just missed seeing Sam myself, but remember the 2-2 game in his penultimate game V Kettering.  WE were 2-0 up and then the non leaguers got a couple of lateish goals to force a replay.

We lived on Shrivenham Road and the old man gave free rein around the garden to fellas from the Works to park up their bikes, twas a healthy crowd back then.

People think our fans moan these days.... you should have heard that lot post match.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Thursday, November 7, 2019, 16:35:11
Being a slow listener, just finished the Billy Bodin one!

Will jump to Sam Burton tomorrow.
Must be one or two on here who have been lucky enough to see arguably our three greatest keepers in action.
Would be interested to know how Sam Burton compared with Peter Downsborough and Fraser.
Different eras I know and probably with the heavy ball still use, as well as being bundled into the goal by opposition centre forwards.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: REDBUCK on Thursday, November 7, 2019, 16:54:59
Wobbly - You'll hear on the Podcast more details but i don't think many Centre Forwards ( or drinkers in Old Town ) bundled Sam anywhere.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, November 8, 2019, 01:29:04
Well done Rich. Proper bit of club history you've archived there. Great effort for the 100th.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, November 8, 2019, 11:33:47
Really nice listen, and good work Rich being some sensitive in your approach.

Have passed a link to my old man who remembers seeing Sam Burton play, apparently Sam (and his mum) lived quite close to my dad when my old man was growing up!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Friday, November 8, 2019, 19:13:45
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/18025183.rich-pullen---also-known-loathed-stranger---set-welcome-swindon-town-manager-richie-wellens-100th-podcast-next-tuesday/

Maybe they should have listened to the 100th episode before creating this headline!! 🤦‍♂️



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, November 8, 2019, 20:34:07
Haha! It'll be episode 102 if everything goes to plan.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 08:38:01
Anyone go to the event last night? Any good? Any gossip?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 09:03:00
Saw the various bits and pieces on social media, looks like it was brilliant. Fair play to Costanza, what an excellent effort. And fair play to the club too, on the fan engagement front, plenty of management and players there. Superb effort all round


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10:34:26
Anyone go to the event last night? Any good? Any gossip?

Yep. I enjoyed it.  Costanza was a bit if a star.  The players and management took the banter in good style.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10:40:34
Anyone go to the event last night? Any good? Any gossip?

Gossip is what I'm interested in!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:09:42
Gossip is what I'm interested in!

Jerry Yates prefers Arctic Monkeys to the Grimthorpe Colliery Band while Rob Hunt prefers Chas & Dave to Bloc Party.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:13:58
Jerry Yates prefers Arctic Monkeys to the Grimthorpe Colliery Band while Rob Hunt prefers Chas & Dave to Bloc Party.

With my pedants head on..... it's Grimethorpe not Grim.  Grime is proper down with the yoof stuff now


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:16:42
With my pedants head on..... it's Grimethorpe not Grim.  Grime is proper down with the yoof stuff now

Just keeping you on your toes and, you know, it's grim up north.

Thanks for coming!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:31:17
Just keeping you on your toes and, you know, it's grim up north.

Thanks for coming!

Grim is also to be found down south in the enigmatic Grim's Ditches or Dykes which knock around in Berks, Oxon, Hants etc

Some think Grim was anoter name for Woden he of the Wansdyke.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:37:10
Jerry Yates prefers Arctic Monkeys to the Grimthorpe Colliery Band while Rob Hunt prefers Chas & Dave to Bloc Party.

How many times did Yates say "like I say"?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:49:22
I went, great night.  Players and management that attended were on great form and Costanza and Vic "Reeves" compared the night really well.

Biggest gossip of the night, Noel Hunt's hair implants cost £1800 and he is very proud of them, and apparently Steve Mildenhall has still got two bollocks (not sure I believe the second one).

If I had known that Reg was in attendance I would have got photographic evidence (if i knew who I was looking for)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:53:32
I went, great night.  Players and management that attended were on great form and Costanza and Vic "Reeves" compared the night really well.

Biggest gossip of the night, Noel Hunt's hair implants cost £1800 and he is very proud of them, and apparently Steve Mildenhall has still got two bollocks (not sure I believe the second one).

If I had known that Reg was in attendance I would have got photographic evidence (if i knew who I was looking for)

Called Vic Morgan 'Reeves' settled me down so I regret nothing!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:56:15
Called Vic Morgan 'Reeves' settled me down so I regret nothing!

And so you shouldn't - just need to see you do a live cover of Dizzy with Vic at the next one ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 16:02:24
I went last night as well, it was a really good night, me and my son really enjoyed it.

Steven Benda has no idea what the BFG is and Jerry Yates was vegan but isn't anymore as he likes chicken too much which was found out when he was asked what his favourite cheese was.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 16:09:49
I went last night as well, it was a really good night, me and my son really enjoyed it.

Steven Benda has no idea what the BFG is and Jerry Yates was vegan but isn't anymore as he likes chicken too much which was found out when he was asked what his favourite cheese was.
He thinks chicken is a type of cheese? :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 16:17:36
He thinks chicken is a type of cheese? :)

Classic footballer.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 17:35:32
His answer was actually, they are not allowed to eat cheese.. 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 18:44:21
 Well done, Rich. Was an excellent event.

Can’t believe I was in the same room as Reg.

Funnily enough, i did see Paul P there. Maybe there’s some truth to LL’s claims after all.

 :sherlock:  :D


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 19:45:20
Well done, Rich. Was an excellent event.

Can’t believe I was in the same room as Reg.

Funnily enough, i did see Paul P there. Maybe there’s some truth to LL’s claims after all.

 :sherlock:  :D

😉


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Power to people on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 20:07:39
Yep. I enjoyed it.  Costanza was a bit if a star.  The players and management took the banter in good style.

Reg, was you the elderly chap going round raiding the sweet tubs for handfuls of them with the clearly worn scarf around your neck


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 21:48:32
Reg, was you the elderly chap going round raiding the sweet tubs for handfuls of them with the clearly worn scarf around your neck

Nah. Don't eat sweets. That was Big Richard, he wasn't too happy that there wasn't a table for his team, and felt that having paid up the entry fees, his team were entitled to some of the left behind goodies.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 21:51:39
Right there was someone else there that wasn't you called big dick? (joke btw)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, November 24, 2019, 20:47:48
Just listening to the Sam Burton episode. Very different style-wise for obvious reasons but lovely to hear his memories.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 18:39:54
I missed the first few, but I can't find those, first one is Rhys Evans. Are they around? Am I being a bit thick? Enjoying them immensely, btw.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 18:47:36
I've made the early ones private as the sound just isn't really acceptable.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 01:19:36
What recording/audio device do you use for your end Rich? And with that in mind, are you having to do much mixing for the sound?

I'm asking because I've had a few bits of voiceover work come in and had already been considering purchasing a Zoom H2N for both ambient recordings as well as interview/voiceover. Due to its compactness and 4 channels. Plus I've heard them in action and for the price are a very handy bit of kit. Especially before making a step up to the more expensive stuff.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, May 15, 2020, 13:33:07
Just listened to Connor Garretts loam XI

Thoroughly enjoyed it but it’s absolutely criminal there was no mention of...


Darius Henderson.

 


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Friday, May 15, 2020, 13:55:51
Just listened to Connor Garretts loam XI
Odd thing for Rich to do a podcast about, more Gardeners' World territory
(https://www.awbsltd.com/image/cache/catalog/Horticulture/blendloam-650x455.jpg)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Friday, May 15, 2020, 14:05:17
Just listened to Connor Garretts loam XI

Thoroughly enjoyed it but it’s absolutely criminal there was no mention of...


Darius Henderson.

Garrett is probably too young? Another striker I remember coming in and having a big impact in a short period a couple of years earlier who barely gets mentioned any more is Michael Reddy. I remember there being talk of him costing £1m+ at one point, must have been in the ITV Digital heyday.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 14:10:48
Haha. I will have to return to the My XIs soon as it'll act as my post-season content.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Friday, May 15, 2020, 15:07:54
Garrett is probably too young? Another striker I remember coming in and having a big impact in a short period a couple of years earlier who barely gets mentioned any more is Michael Reddy. I remember there being talk of him costing £1m+ at one point, must have been in the ITV Digital heyday.

He had Milner in who was the season before so Henderson would have been in his time frame.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, May 15, 2020, 16:04:51
Not going to answer that then Rich? Cheers  :pint:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 16:17:39
Sorry.

I record via Skype using software called TalkHelper. Skype has lost  me a few guests over the years as they've not been willing to download it but on the whole, it's been okay.

I have a Zoom H2N which I've only used for the two live shows and Sam Burton's interview. Very easy to use.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, May 15, 2020, 16:50:27
Sorry.

I record via Skype using software called TalkHelper. Skype has lost  me a few guests over the years as they've not been willing to download it but on the whole, it's been okay.

I have a Zoom H2N which I've only used for the two live shows and Sam Burton's interview. Very easy to use.

Appreciated thanks :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, May 15, 2020, 18:15:09
Loving the podcasts. Any chance of Anthony Grant in the near future?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 18:57:37
Loving the podcasts. Any chance of Anthony Grant in the near future?

Don't think Grant does interviews! Ruddy love to though.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: china red on Friday, May 15, 2020, 20:13:09
Have you got any more coming up Rich?  Have listened to quite a few over the past couple of weeks, Callum Kennedy Is one of my favourites now


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 21:41:03
The Jerry Yates episode is uploaded and ready for Monday.

Just had another of the current squad commit so that should be Thursdays episode sorted and I'm hopeful that one or two other from this side will be willing.

Two ex-players have recently committed so hopefully I'll get those over-the-line also.

I won't be able to sustain the 2 player/ex-players guests per week format for much longer but I'll go on for as long as I can.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Friday, May 15, 2020, 21:43:46
I'd say don't over expose. Keep um mean etc


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 21:54:21
I'd say don't over expose. Keep um mean etc

I went into the suspension of the season fully planning to wind down for a bit but then the chance to talk to the current players kept coming through and I'm not one to turn down recordings!

There is a plan to return to normality with a few tweaks to come.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, May 15, 2020, 22:05:14
Rich, when you had the initial idea for the podcast where did you expect it too go? Because fair fucks too you mate, it’s been outstanding - it’s been a godsend too me for a lot of very long journeys.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 15, 2020, 22:17:11
Rich, when you had the initial idea for the podcast where did you expect it too go? Because fair fucks too you mate, it’s been outstanding - it’s been a godsend too me for a lot of very long journeys.

I had a few ideas which that were overly ambitious/naive but I've kept most of it together. I always wanted to incorporate more supporters but it's trickier to prep from Bristol.

If I started it all over again, perhaps I would have done it over 10 episodes per season twice a year or something like that as, Christmas Day aside, I have worked on LSPOD in some way or another every day for two years (which has flown by).

Still love doing it though.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, May 15, 2020, 22:18:36
Fair play to you mate, it’s been brilliant.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 01:06:16
I'd say one episode a week or even month is plenty enough. Harvest that content/those interviews Rich. There's some great stuff there and we should be teased it. Maybe you could introduce snippets of future episodes of what awaits us?

Having said that, during this time it has of course been great to listen to so much original content and frequently. Ambassador, you've spoiled us  ;)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 07:34:29
I'd say one episode a week or even month is plenty enough. Harvest that content/those interviews Rich. There's some great stuff there and we should be teased it. Maybe you could introduce snippets of future episodes of what awaits us?

Having said that, during this time it has of course been great to listen to so much original content and frequently. Ambassador, you've spoiled us  ;)

I disagree with that Rich. Can you do 3 or 4 a week please. Thanks.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Oaksey Moonraker on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 08:37:02
Would be great to hear from some of the old boys from the Macari, Ardiles and Hoddle era but realise they must be harder to organise.

John Trollope would be a dream one given his history with the club and how fondly the ex youth team players like Adi Viveash and Stuart James speak about their respect for him.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 08:48:37
I've podcasts are mostly generational when it comes to guests. Getting pre-2000 players isn't as easy as I'd like.

I started tentative plans to arrange something with Don Rogers for example (just before lockdown).

Some prefer face-to-face which takes more planning.

Some don't want to use Skype or use social media.

Some are too big (Glenn Hoddle does evenings where he makes a tidy amount of money) and it seems Paolo Di Canio's friends struggle to contact Paolo Di Canio.

Some simply don't want to talk about their careers.

I'd love more era variation but the one thing I've learned doing this is that when an ex-player agrees, you give that person the courtesy of focussing on their episode over anything else.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 08:51:56
I've podcasts are mostly generational when it comes to guests. Getting pre-2000 players isn't as easy as I'd like.

I started tentative plans to arrange something with Don Rogers for example (just before lockdown).

Some prefer face-to-face which takes more planning.

Some don't want to use Skype or use social media.

Some are too big (Glenn Hoddle does evenings where he makes a tidy amount of money) and it seems Paolo Di Canio's friends struggle to contact Paolo Di Canio.

Some simply don't want to talk about their careers.

I'd love more era variation but the one thing I've learned doing this is that when an ex-player agrees, you give that person the courtesy of focussing on their episode over anything else.

Absolutely, cater to your guests not us demanding fans

Oh...and...

Get Miglioranzi on...


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10:16:14
I cannot believe I haven't listened to these. Just listened to The Caddis and Doyle ones back to back.
Rich these are fantastic!

About to paint my garden table and listen to the Austin one!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10:17:59
Absolutely, cater to your guests not us demanding fans

Oh...and...

Get Miglioranzi on...

Hes done one i think


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10:20:22
Scrap that, i thought he had. My bad


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Ginginho on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10:26:23
You thinking of Grazioli?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 11:57:17
Migs was *fully* on board but won't use Skype because he had a bad experience previously (account was hacked).

He is a super nice chap.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: reeves4england on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 16:07:00
I struggle to keep up with all the episodes that come out so no complaints from me if you need to slow down! Listened to the Doughty and Doyle episodes this week, great stuff.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 16:30:29
I struggle to keep up with all the episodes that come out so no complaints from me if you need to slow down! Listened to the Doughty and Doyle episodes this week, great stuff.

Very noble of you!  ;)

I cannot stress this enough though, I'm only releasing two interviews a week because I have access to current squad and I'm keen to help Town fans during lockdown.

I'll wind down in time (there is a plan) and the player episodes won't date too much so hopefully they'll hold up weeks/months later.



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Sunday, May 17, 2020, 09:56:07
Migs was *fully* on board but won't use Skype because he had a bad experience previously (account was hacked).

He is a super nice chap.

I guess when all this virus stuff is over you will be visiting the States to record in person.

Good man.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 15:44:09
Just a suggestion, but after listening to Cameron McGlip the other day, it occurred to me that Spud Herring would be an interesting listen, both for his time as a player with us and his experience as a manager, esp with the number of loan players from Town he's coached.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 16:21:06
Just a suggestion, but after listening to Cameron McGlip the other day, it occurred to me that Spud Herring would be an interesting listen, both for his time as a player with us and his experience as a manager, esp with the number of loan players from Town he's coached.

I've been in touch and Ian (who's been very complimentary of the pod). We'll do one eventually. It's all prepped and ready when he is.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 11:23:35
I've been in touch and Ian (who's been very complimentary of the pod). We'll do one eventually. It's all prepped and ready when he is.
Great, will look forward to it! Cheers Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 11:33:31
Hopefully Rich is telling us the truth and that's not a red herring.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 12:20:00
[Tries to prevent the pun run]

Herring is sound. I'll get in touch again.

Got a pretty cool queue forming. Finally making some progress on a couple of names from the 80s.

Statistically, players before the 2003-04 season don't tend to interest the 'pick and choose' element of the listenership but I've been desperate to get more on.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bedford Red on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 16:45:34
[Tries to prevent the pun run]

Herring is sound. I'll get in touch again.

Got a pretty cool queue forming. Finally making some progress on a couple of names from the 80s.

Statistically, players before the 2003-04 season don't tend to interest the 'pick and choose' element of the listenership but I've been desperate to get more on.

Players from the 80's interest me, so look forward to any of those you can get on.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 16:49:11
Players from the 80's interest me, so look forward to any of those you can get on.
Ditto, mid to late 70s and early 80s. Spoke to Big Dave Bamber a few weeks back online hes got some stories to tell! I also spoke to Steve Peplow too for the slightly older fans.

Spud Herring is a top bloke, look forward to his chat.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 17:14:06
Players from the 80's interest me, so look forward to any of those you can get on.

Got 5 players who played in the 80s committed (spread across the decade) Recording one this evening, one on Friday, one Sunday and hopefully the two others next week.

Hustlin'


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 17:18:41
I'd turn down a naked romp with Scarlett Johanson to hear the Dave Bamber one. Steve Peplow I saw play so again interesting even though I was very young when he played, might bring back some memories.


Title: Re: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 17:33:58
I'd turn down a naked romp with Scarlett Johanson to hear the Dave Bamber one.

I wouldn't 😉


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: china red on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 17:35:08
New episode online tomorrow?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 18:00:09
New episode online tomorrow?

Will Henry tomorrow.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bedford Red on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 18:18:48
Got 5 players who played in the 80s committed (spread across the decade) Recording one this evening, one on Friday, one Sunday and hopefully the two others next week.

Hustlin'

Good stuff, look forward to it.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: china red on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 18:59:30
Will Henry tomorrow.

Awesome! Cannot wait


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 21:33:15
Recorded episodes with Craig Easton, Sean Morrison and Alan McLoughlin over the last few days so those will be out in the coming weeks.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 07:49:04
Recorded episodes with Craig Easton, Sean Morrison and Alan McLoughlin over the last few days so those will be out in the coming weeks.

cracking trio Rich! Looking forward to it!!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 08:04:22
Recorded episodes with Craig Easton, Sean Morrison and Alan McLoughlin over the last few days so those will be out in the coming weeks.

If you can get Sheena Easton that would be a coup?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 08:21:29
I'm told she's quite bitter because she's yet to get an interview despite all the speculation over the years. Ditto Steve Lomas.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 09:15:16
Recorded episodes with Craig Easton, Sean Morrison and Alan McLoughlin over the last few days so those will be out in the coming weeks.
Really looking forward to those. I have suggested elsewhere that you really should be given the freedom of the borough or something for your services to Town fans during lockdown. At the very least the right to drive your geese down Fleming Way on market days and shoot Welshmen with an arrow within the boundaries of Rodbourne on a Sunday.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 09:21:47
shoot Welshmen with an arrow within the boundaries of Rodbourne on a Sunday.
Racist!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 09:22:52
Looking forward to the Sean Morrison one, he's obviously a bit of a character! Alan Mc was before my time but I'm sure he's got some decent stories to tell.

Great work as always, Rich. My dog even seems to react to your voice now I've listened to the pod so much in the past 3 months!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 09:35:26
Racist!
I don't make the rules ....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 10:05:20
My dog even seems to react to your voice now I've listened to the pod so much in the past 3 months!

My voice is white noise to animals and a fair percentage of humans. I can only apologise  :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Valid Pint on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 10:53:18
Can we have Aaron Moody please?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 11:45:13
Fantastic work on these RP, love listening to them!

Would love to hear from someone like Charles Cook or Chris Robertson from the Flitcroft x Brown era as they both had a few interesting moments in those seasons!

keep up the great work.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 16:58:48
I'm getting "track not found" on all of them. Have I missed something about them moving?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 17:18:51
I'm getting "track not found" on all of them. Have I missed something about them moving?

I changed the url ....

https://soundcloud.com/lspod/


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 17:21:17
Cheers


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Valid Pint on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 18:18:47
Forgive my ignorance I have heard of podcasts, but what exactly are they? Do I need an i-pod? Do I pay to listen to them? Are they for passive listening? Or interactive?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 19:45:07
If you want to *see* Aaron Moody then you'll be disappointed I'm afraid but I'm sure there are websites you can visit.

Below is a link to the episodes produced thus far...

https://soundcloud.com/lspod


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 20:22:11
It *see*ms Valid Pint has an infatuation with the physical biology of Mr Moody  :hmmm:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Valid Pint on Friday, June 5, 2020, 05:59:34
If you want to *see* Aaron Moody then you'll be disappointed I'm afraid but I'm sure there are websites you can visit.

Below is a link to the episodes produced thus far...

https://soundcloud.com/lspod
I can't be bothered to look through those. Is there a searchable index please? Where is the Chris Kamara one please?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 17:07:11
Who is the Ben Hills guy that keeps appearing on your podcasts Rich? I have just listened to the end of year prediction round up and for the 'how many clean sheets will Swindon get this season'? question he answered 22.

His explanation was that he thought that we would get a clean sheet 1 in every 3 games so I am intrigued to see his workings as to how he came up with that figure unless he thinks we play 66 games a season?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 17:13:13
Who is the Ben Hills guy that keeps appearing on your podcasts Rich? I have just listened to the end of year prediction round up and for the 'how many clean sheets will Swindon get this season'? question he answered 22.

His explanation was that he thought that we would get a clean sheet 1 in every 3 games so I am intrigued to see his workings as to how he came up with that figure unless he thinks we play 66 games a season?

https://twitter.com/_BenWills



Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 17:42:41
https://twitter.com/_BenWills



Cheers Rich. Was an entertaining listen. Sounds like the guys couldn’t wait for it to finish!! Long hours of recording huh?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 17:49:29
We all were. The actual recording time was shamefully long but I had been putting that stuff off for ages so only have myself to blame.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 10:53:58
Is the Yaser Kasim one ready to come out mate?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 11:16:09
Is the Yaser Kasim one ready to come out mate?

It's recorded, edited and uploaded but I'm trying to hold back from releasing many player interviews due to the desire of having a bit of a buffer as I approach paternity and it's aftermath in October (Bamber, Kasim, Easton, Kerslake and Pook all in the queue)

Although it's not that noticeable in terms of 2 epsiodes a week still going out, I'm giving myself a little bit of a break due to work commitments and the reletively relentless podcast schedule I gave myself between March and June.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 14:36:34
No worries, keep up the great work!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Friday, November 27, 2020, 13:12:51
Tommy Suter came across as the most terrifyingly level headed 18 year old of all time.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, November 27, 2020, 13:54:48
Yes! I thought exactly the same. A hell of a lot more articulate than I was at 18 (and 30)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Sunday, November 29, 2020, 14:33:40
Tommy Suter came across as the most terrifyingly level headed 18 year old of all time.
And an extremely classy young man to boot. Hope he gets the opportunity to relaunch his career once we're through all this COVID shit


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Monday, December 7, 2020, 17:40:11
Dan's rant at the start of the Gillingham review almost made that game worthwhile. Verging on the Kermodean.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: dphunt88 on Monday, December 7, 2020, 19:20:12
Dan's rant at the start of the Gillingham review almost made that game worthwhile. Verging on the Kermodean.

Haha, cheers Nemo👍


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: pauld on Monday, December 7, 2020, 20:05:34
Dan's rant at the start of the Gillingham review almost made that game worthwhile. Verging on the Kermodean.
I nearly got whiplash nodding vehemently in agreement :)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 09:41:11
Some truth bombs in the latest Caddis pod.

Highly recommend.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 09:47:36
Some truth bombs in the latest Caddis pod.

Highly recommend.

Looking forward to this one.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: 1989Monkey on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 10:21:10
Some truth bombs in the latest Caddis pod.

Highly recommend.

Finally someone speaks up about Curran!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 10:38:31
double decker bus to Ipswich.

no lunches provided. no overnight stays. no physio dept. no sports science dept.

and he says he's willing to continue funding the club?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:42:26
Set the players up to fail. And that's just the stuff Caddy could say....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:42:31
Doyle wanted to stay

Squad told Power, through Steve Anderson, they wanted Noel Hunt as manager after Wellens left.

Mildenhall was left to tell players who was gong to be let go. Should have been Jewell.

Would like to manage STFC one day!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:44:08
It all sounds very cowardly to me and the sooner Power fucks off the better and a shame Mcgreal couldn't have appointed Hunt as his assistant


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:45:00
do me a favour for fuck sake.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:46:07
Give me a clue?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:46:38
are you here on behalf of power or Anderson jimmy?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:47:26
oh fuck. my bad. I read it wrong. thought you was going against caddis hahahah. apologies


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:47:47
I don't get what you saying as I'm responding to the cowardly way the club has been run from above

PS No problem Mango😀


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: MangoRed on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:49:31
Feel like there was so much more he wanted to say but was too much of a gent to do so.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 11:52:57
He probably dosen't want to upset the status quo and burn any bridges


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:25:57
Feel like there was so much more he wanted to say but was too much of a gent to do so.

He'll be back on soon.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: welshred on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:26:33
Definitely much more he could have said about things, and whilst he didn't go into detail about Curran he clearly pointed to some shady things going on with the situation.

Seeing as Power clearly doesn't have a pot to piss in, it make you wonder where his money will come from if he's apparently going to continue funding the club.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:32:54
Paul is an absolute pro and discussed what he felt was appropriate at this moment in time.

There will be another episode, I suspect in a month or so.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:35:25
yeah, he's still under contract until end june


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:36:11
He'd be exactly the type of managerial appointment I'd love to see regardless of his affiliation with the club.

Experienced, hard-working, and level headed. He seems the type who would have respect from the players as well.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:11:50
He'd be exactly the type of managerial appointment I'd love to see regardless of his affiliation with the club.

Experienced, hard-working, and level headed. He seems the type who would have respect from the players as well.

That's the one thing I drew from the Caddis interview.

First and foremost an absolutely top professional who clearly has the club under his skin. Had the chance to go and play in Scotland but didn't want to take the 'easy way out' and stay and fight at STFC. He sounds like a great guy to have at the club even when not playing, especially for morale.

It sounds like he has his heart set on a coaching/managerial role at the club in future and I reckon he's be very good at it.

He spoke honestly about last season without being overly scathing about things. Top top guy.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:33:38
He'd be exactly the type of managerial appointment I'd love to see regardless of his affiliation with the club.

Experienced, hard-working, and level headed. He seems the type who would have respect from the players as well.

Spot on with Hunt alongside him


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:34:41
Have I missed something here? Where is the podcast?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:36:08
Have I missed something here? Where is the podcast?

Loathed Strangers (as per thread title :) )


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:37:50
Loathed Strangers (as per thread title :) )

Don’t be a wanker.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:41:16
Spot on with Hunt alongside him

No fucking way.

If we are having Paul Caddis as manager his assistant manager has to absolutely most definitelybe one Simon Ferry.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:41:54
Have I missed something here? Where is the podcast?
I listened via Spotify


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:43:10
No fucking way.

If we are having Paul Caddis as manager his assistant manager has to absolutely most definitelybe one Simon Ferry.

This.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:44:57
No fucking way.

If we are having Paul Caddis as manager his assistant manager has to absolutely most definitelybe one Simon Ferry.

I'd forgotten about him so yes Ferry as assistant would be a perfect combo


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:46:29
Don’t be a wanker.

He isn't.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:47:07
You forgot about Si Ferry?!?!

Forgot?
Si Ferry?

What on earth....


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:47:35
I listened via Spotify

Well I don’t have Spotify and I cannot find on this forum page. So until someone can post a link I’ll just have to take what people post as gospel.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:48:32
You forgot about Si Ferry?!?!

Forgot?
Si Ferry?

What on earth....


Too much going on at the club at the moment😀


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:49:13
Well I don’t have Spotify and I cannot find on this forum page. So until someone can post a link I’ll just have to take what people post as gospel.

I'd post a link, but I think you're a fucking bellend


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:51:48
I'd post a link, but I think you're a fucking bellend

 :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:52:42
Well I don’t have Spotify and I cannot find on this forum page. So until someone can post a link I’ll just have to take what people post as gospel.

How do you normally listen to your podcasts?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:52:59
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/oxD8H


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 14:00:52
No fucking way.

If we are having Paul Caddis as manager his assistant manager has to absolutely most definitelybe one Simon Ferry.

If Caddis ever got the job then Ferry would 100% be his choice for assistant.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: DiV on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 14:03:44
If Caddis ever got the job then Ferry would 100% be his choice for assistant.

Awesome.

In that case - can I be the first to say

MCGREAL OUT!!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 14:07:32
I can't believe they let Mildy ring round the released list

fucking shambles from Anderson/Jewell there


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 14:10:46
I can't believe they let Mildy ring round the released list

fucking shambles from Anderson/Jewell there

Gutless


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 15:34:24
How do you normally listen to your podcasts?

Via links from this esteemed forum.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Pookemon on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 16:22:01
Well I don’t have Spotify and I cannot find on this forum page. So until someone can post a link I’ll just have to take what people post as gospel.

You don't need to rely on the bellends on here.  If you type ' loathed stranger podcast' into a search engine like google it will appear .


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 16:36:41
You don't need to rely on the bellends on here.  If you type ' loathed stranger podcast' into a search engine like google it will appear .


I have a link thanks and am listening as I type.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: RobertT on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 16:53:55
In summary:

Players were asked to bring their own packed lunches, travelled on a double decker bus on matchday to a game in East Anglia, didn't hear from the Manager until matchday, didn't have anyone coaching them tactics and shape in the week, knew full well that Curran was getting a spot even though they all knew he wasn't good enough, were told to rest up at home and not worry about training (Caddis) when told they didn't need him anymore, got bollocked by the Manager for 90 minutes when they did hear from him, then got told by the GK coach when they were let go and nobody seems to know who runs the shop.

Sounds like a great set-up.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 17:08:21
Even a semi pro team would have more organisation and structure than we had


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 18:06:18
Quote from: Legends-Lounge
Quote
Loathed Strangers (as per thread title :) )
Don’t be a wanker.

Believe it or not I thought that's what you were asking.

But I can't stop being a wanker, sorry.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Friday, June 4, 2021, 09:28:44
Just listened today. All the off pitch structure of a Sunday League team, infuriating stuff. All that and we really weren't far off staying up in the end, how much difference would even a small amount of money made?

Although in the context of all the off pitch cost cutting, I still don't get how we ended up bringing in Missilou on deadline day.

Think Caddis did a good job of explaining stuff without really laying into anyone or coming over as making excuses.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, June 4, 2021, 11:57:32
Good listen, what was Caddis or Rich messing with during the latter part of the interview, one of those sounds that once you notice it you cannot stop hearing!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Friday, June 4, 2021, 12:10:01
Agreed, a very good listen, shocking to hear about the length and depth of the budget cuts, I knew it was bad, didn't realise *how* bad. Cheers RPU!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, June 4, 2021, 12:25:27
Good listen, what was Caddis or Rich messing with during the latter part of the interview, one of those sounds that once you notice it you cannot stop hearing!

It it was Paul's headphones I think. Wasn't as obvious during the conversation... same with my poor sound - the downside of Zoom audio.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, June 4, 2021, 15:10:49
Caddis interview was interesting - Hope he gets himself sorted somewhere. Thanks Rich.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: tans on Friday, June 4, 2021, 15:17:32
Is he going to go all in and do another episode when his contract expires?


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Costanza on Friday, June 4, 2021, 16:07:52
Is he going to go all in and do another episode when his contract expires?

I think he will as there's more to be said (and there is) but the last thing he wants is for anything to be misconstrued as excuse making so I'll make sure we record at the right time for the right reasons.

His desire to play for/coach/manage Swindon is very real (and not because he's approaching unemployment).


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Crackity Jones on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 06:09:21
Just listening to the Ardiles one. Fabulous to hear the great man. I particularly enjoyed his insights into Argentinian football. I had never heard that he wore the Number 1 shirt for his country before!

 His town side was right up there with the best. By coincidence I watched highlights of the Sunderland 1-0 Wembley hammering yesterday. Good Times.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: RedRag on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 07:06:23
In summary:

Players were asked to bring their own packed lunches, travelled on a double decker bus on matchday to a game in East Anglia, didn't hear from the Manager until matchday, didn't have anyone coaching them tactics and shape in the week, knew full well that Curran was getting a spot even though they all knew he wasn't good enough, were told to rest up at home and not worry about training (Caddis) when told they didn't need him anymore, got bollocked by the Manager for 90 minutes when they did hear from him, then got told by the GK coach when they were let go and nobody seems to know who runs the shop.

Sounds like a great set-up.
Not listened yet.

This all figures but still seems so much worse than I had imagined.

I am truly ashamed at the memories the 2020/21 players and staff will retain of our once great club.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 07:18:01
In summary:

Players were asked to bring their own packed lunches, travelled on a double decker bus on matchday to a game in East Anglia, didn't hear from the Manager until matchday, didn't have anyone coaching them tactics and shape in the week, knew full well that Curran was getting a spot even though they all knew he wasn't good enough, were told to rest up at home and not worry about training (Caddis) when told they didn't need him anymore, got bollocked by the Manager for 90 minutes when they did hear from him, then got told by the GK coach when they were let go and nobody seems to know who runs the shop.

Sounds like a great set-up.

This was going on all season as soon as Sheridactyl walked through the door. The atmosphere must have been awful.
It was woeful and Power and Anderson typically did nothing.
Grant was also treated appallingly as were a few “others” - just sleepwalked into relegation.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, July 5, 2021, 08:33:29
I have been a bit behind on the podcasts but I really enjoyed the one with Ian Herring. Given his work and effort with Hungerford I don't think he'd be a bad staff member to have onboard at STFC, obviously once all the takeover is completed and things have been smoothed out.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Leggett on Monday, July 5, 2021, 08:50:16
He was in my year at Kingsdown, as one of the cool kids he had very little to do with me, ha!


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:56:55
I have to say the Yinka Casal one I am halfway through at the moment is really interesting. (and he hasn't got to Swindon yet!)


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Kaufman on Monday, August 21, 2023, 09:28:07
A very good take down of the current events from Rich and Dan.
It’s only one podcasts view but a worthy and important one.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UtyUpVYDVCSDxBLYRUmrk?si=00JkpZqxR-6R20CFQ_Ul5A


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Mooneyraker on Monday, August 21, 2023, 09:48:19
A very good take down of the current events from Rich and Dan.
It’s only one podcasts view but a worthy and important one.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UtyUpVYDVCSDxBLYRUmrk?si=00JkpZqxR-6R20CFQ_Ul5A

Really good pod. A calm and collected digest of the key issues and concerns.
Highly recommended.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Tails on Monday, August 21, 2023, 10:28:22
A very good take down of the current events from Rich and Dan.
It’s only one podcasts view but a worthy and important one.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UtyUpVYDVCSDxBLYRUmrk?si=00JkpZqxR-6R20CFQ_Ul5A

Yeah, enjoyed that. Dan is normally spot on with these things.


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Bennett on Monday, August 21, 2023, 11:08:11
Dan's a fantastic man


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Nemo on Monday, August 21, 2023, 11:20:39
Good pod, the extended Bieber run at the end was a strange one - at least it stopped before "I'm missing more than just your body"


Title: Re: The Loathed Strangers Podcast
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 21, 2023, 11:48:13
good pod

don't understand some fans reactions elsewhere.

Totally get people not caring, and just wanting to go to football.

Not sure how I see getting a statement after concealment and/or lies only after being caught out via a companies house release leads to - 'see, told you he was honest and transparent'.

Still, people can think what they want.