SportSpyder - The Latest Bolton Wanderers Podcasts

THE BUFF PODCAST | How will Bolton Wanderers handle the return of Super Amario?

The Bolton News — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:49 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast and a show that promises to bring you right up to date with a week’s worth of Bolton Wanderers headlines.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the Whites’ valiant point at Southampton and look ahead to Friday night’s televised game against Middlesbrough… Amario Cozier-Duberry and all!

We examine Lewis Brunt and Eoin Toal’s burgeoning partnership at centre-half, whether Steven Schumacher’s organisation could help keep Wanderers in the Championship and debate whether having first team players in the Under-21s is sensible.

As ever, we read out your emails – including BWFC themed pets, the quiz question and a complaint from an international viewer.

We were also privileged to read out a Why I’m a Wanderer story of Bolton fan Neil Halton, who sadly passed away at the weekend.

Marc and Henry make their predictions for the Middlesbrough match and try to come up with a plan to defeat that pesky Super Amario.

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Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

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We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on emily.wood@localiq.co.uk

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.

TEAM TALK | Bolton Wanderers fans on Sheehan, Larrazabal and Boro clash

The Bolton News — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:19:34 GMT

The Team Talk crew are back together at last, and have plenty to discuss after two wonderful results on the road for Bolton Wanderers.

Will, Wayne and Tom join Marc Iles to debate some of the key questions including...

Have the last two results changed your mind any on Bolton’s destiny this season?

Can two full-backs work on Bolton’s right?

Does the Toal-Brunt partnership deserve to be first choice now, or is it a matter of time before Forino/Davies step in?

Could Thelonius Bair be a valid replacement for Dalby?

Atsuki Ito’s start with Wanderers.

And how are Wanderers going to fare against Middlesbrough?

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Southampton 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:17:04 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word - and a round-up of a hard--fought draw for Bolton Wanderers at Southampton.

Only Millwall have managed to stop the Saints scoring at St Mary's in 2026. The Whites rode their luck at times, and we'll discuss that penalty decision, but it's another point on the board and more evidence that Steven Schumacher's side can mix it with the best in the Championship.

Marc Iles takes you through the details, we have interviews with the Bolton boss and Luca Stephenson, Henry Hewitt drops in with his view of the game and there's the all-important Press Scran Review.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:22:25 GMT

Welcome back to The First Word - the podcast that promises to get you in the matchday mood.

Wanderers head to Southampton, looking to build on their brilliant win at Wolves in midweek and secure a third successive away win in the Championship for the first time since 2013.

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Lewis Brunt, plus BWFC fans Russ Pollitt drops by to share his thoughts.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP167 The Many Faces Of Bolton Wanderers

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:57:43 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Molineux magic and much ado about something

The Bolton News — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:17:16 GMT

The Buff Podcast is back with another round-up of the week's headlines from Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review a sluggish Saturday against Stoke City followed by a terrific Tuesday night at Wolves and all the big stories from The Bolton News.

As ever, we have plenty of listener emails, including talking points on Eoin Toal, Sam Dalby and Bolton's 'sister' club Lens.

We hear one of your "Why I'm a Wanderer" stories and make some predictions for this weekend's big game in Southampton.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:04:22 GMT

Marc Iles presents a review of Bolton Wanderers' amazing 3-1 win at Wolves, with interviews from Steven Schumacher, Gavin Bazunu and Josh Sheehan, plus fan reaction and the oft-imitated but never surpassed Press Scran Review.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City

The Bolton News — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:44:43 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word - and a podcast that will review a disappointing afternoon for Wanderers against Stoke City.

Facing 10 men for most of the game, there was a lack of spark in Bolton for some reason, and we're here to talk about it.

With interviews from Steven Schumacher and Theo Bair, a drop-in from Whites fan Henry Hewitt and some press box chat with Dan Barnes, the inquest has already begun!

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City

The Bolton News — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:14:23 GMT

Welcome back (at last) to The First Word - the podcast that promises to get you in the matchday mood.

Wanderers host Stoke City this weekend looking to chalk up a third straight win in the Championship for the first time since 2014.

In-form Stoke start the weekend in seventh spot and will be looking to pick up where they left off before the international break.

Hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher about taking on his former club, plus BWFC fan Russ Pollitt and press box regular Dan Barnes, building up towards kick off.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP166 The Old Enemy

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:31:21 GMT

THE BUFF POD-CAT | Feline fine after the international break for Stoke and Wolves

The Bolton News — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:36:09 GMT

The Buff Podcast returns - and, my word, have we got a stacked show for you!

Leave aside for a moment the fact that Henry Hewitt nearly broke the internet with his revelation that Josh Sheehan wears junior shirts, or the fact that Marc Iles once got escorted from ringside at a WWE event...

We have got some football to talk about - and with Wanderers set to take on Steven Schumacher's former employers Stoke City and their old enemy Wolves, it's go-time!

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE BUFF PODCAST | The Great Gavin Bazunu Debate and how to survive an international break

The Bolton News — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:13:22 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and who said international breaks suffered from a lack of news?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again to thumb through the headlines, and and the top of the list if Gavin Bazunu's boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel.

We piece together the timeline, ask how it could affect him moving forward and what reception he will be given on his return to Bolton.

Aside from all that, we're talking safe standing sections at the Toughsheet Stadium, now finally here, but not in the places you might have expected!

We ponder the possibility that Bolton have 'sister clubs' on the continent now, pick our playground Wanderers XI and try to put to bed once and for all the final few days of the transfer window.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP165 From Horwich To Norwich

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:26:29 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | why we’re getting excited about Atsuki at Wanderers

The Bolton News — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:56:28 GMT

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another episode of The Buff Podcast, fresh from a thrilling 4-3 win for Bolton Wanderers against Norwich City.

Take a stroll with us through all the best bits from Carrow Road, the week's headlines from The Bolton News and some of your emails and stories sent to us at Buff Towers.

On this week's show: Why should we get excited about Atsuki Ito? The pros and cons of Max Conway. Is Sam Dalby settling into the Championship? And much, much more...

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We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Norwich City 3-4 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:12:43 GMT

The Last Word is back from Norwich - and ready to run through a goal-packed game at Carrow Road.

Marc Iles presents another post-match show with drop ins from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Ben Cowley, chats with Steven Schumacher and Sam Dalby, plus the one-and-only Press Scran Review.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:28:13 GMT

Welcome back to The First Word - bringing you all the build-up to Bolton Wanderers' Championship game at Norwich City.

Marc Iles presents a podcast packed with interviews and key match stats to get you in the mood for kick-off. We hear from Steven Schumacher and Max Conway at the training ground,

BWFC fan Russ Pollitt drops in to give his predictions and we speak to Adam Harvey of the Eastern Daily Press to get the latest news from the Canaries.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP164 Winning Ugly

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:28:01 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Belt up Bolton! It's time to get on the long road to Norwich

The Bolton News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:41:28 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt bring another episode packed full of Bolton Wanderers headlines and chat.

On this week's show we look back at the win against Cardiff City, reflect on the rapid rise of Max Conway, review Sam Iling-Junior's shorts and make our predictions for this weekend's game at Norwich City.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

TEAM TALK | Can we expect tired Canaries? And were we really better off with Cissoko?

The Bolton News — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:28:26 GMT

It's Team Talk time again, and after a short break Will, Wayne and Tom have assembled once again to talk about all things Bolton Wanderers.

What did we make of the transfer window?

Which players have caught the eye so far?

And how will Bolton fare on the long trip down to Norwich this weekend?

Opinions aplenty, as ever...

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word, The Last Word and Team Talk.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Interviews, reaction & analysis from Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 win against Cardiff City

The Bolton News — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:23:58 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word - and a podcast that reviews another dramatic day at the Toughsheet Stadium.

Thierry Gale's late header sealed another nail-biting win against Cardiff City to end a run of four consecutive defeats.

Marc Iles reviews all the details of the game, Bolton fan Henry Hewitt gives his views and we hear from Steven Schumacher, Gavin Bazunu and Brian Barry-Murphy after the final whistle.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City

The Bolton News — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:03:51 GMT

Welcome back to The First Word - and all you'll need ahead of Bolton Wanderers' home game against Cardiff City.

Marc Iles brings all the match stats, interviews and chat as Steven Schumacher's side look to bounce back to winning ways.

We hear from the Bolton boss along with midfielder Ruben Rodrigues, plus drop-ins from Russ Pollitt and a chat to press box regular Dan Barnes.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 E163 Now We Need Points

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:36 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Champions of endeavour... You'll never sing that!

The Bolton News — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:39:11 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast, and what a stressful week it has been at Bolton Wanderers.

Two decent performances against Millwall and West Ham United but no points from either match, and all of a sudden Wanderers find themselves in the Championship bottom three.

All is not lost, so Marc and Henry will attempt to make a balanced attempt to talk about the plusses and minuses of Bolton's start to the season, who is playing well and where they need to improve.

We hear about the biggest jobsworth in the world, why technology is against us this week and why Henry wasn't invited to the National Television Awards.

Your emails are read out and the lads make their predictions for this Saturday lunchtime and the visit of Cardiff City.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-3 West Ham United

The Bolton News — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:59:24 GMT

Join Marc Iles to filter through the details of a dramatic 3-2 defeat for Bolton Wanderers against West Ham United on The Last Word.

Steven Schumacher's side has lost four games in a row - but played well in each - so should that be reason for optimism or concern?

We hear from the Wanderers boss along with defender Gaizka Larrazabal after the game, supporter Henry Hewitt gives his verdict, we chat with Dan Barnes for his views and Marc brings his verdict on the Press Box Scran.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United

The Bolton News — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:27:46 GMT

The First Word is back to bring you all the interviews and build-up to Bolton Wanderers' home game against West Ham United in the Championship.

We have an interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, some analysis from Whites super fan Russ Pollitt and a chat with press box regular Dan Barnes, reflecting on Josh Sheehan's successful appeal against his red card at Millwall.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt