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TeamTalk - Looking ahead to a Championship summer with Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:46:31 GMT

Marc, Tom, Will and Wayne have a post-Wembley catch up and start turning their collective attention to what will be needed at Bolton Wanderers for the big, bad world of the Championship.

Spoiler alert: Quite a lot, and it isn't cheap.

TeamTalk has been one of our most popular shows since starting the YouTube channel, bringing Wanderers fans together to talk about the issues around the club.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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.

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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.

The Buff Podcast (part two) - What next for Bolton Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:46:56 GMT

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back again with the second part of this week's bumper episode of The Buff.

In part two we read out your emails, a very special Why I'm a Wanderer and also look forward to next season, and what Wanderers fans can expect in the Championship.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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

S4 EP158 Season Finale

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:48:40 GMT

The Buff Podcast (Part One) - Wembley wins and cold breakfasts!

The Bolton News — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:43:58 GMT

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with a stacked two-part edition of The Buff Podcast!

In part one we reflect on a wonderful win against Stockport County at Wembley, 'that' Sam Dalby goal, 'those' press box celebrations, and a breakfast that was anything but Play-off quality.

We also look back at some big stories of the week, including the retained list, some transfer links and whether Johnny Kenny or Amario Cozier-Duberry might be back next season!

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.

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 4-1 Stockport County

The Bolton News — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:04:52 GMT

Join Marc Iles for an (overdue) reflection on the League One play-off final win against Stockport County, including some surprise guest appearances.

A word of warning, however, there is a small amount of strong language in some of the interviews.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Stockport County

The Bolton News — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:33:36 GMT

Here is your First Word for the play-off final.

Join Marc Iles for a look back at the pre-match press conference, some analysis from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and some facts and stats ahead of the big game at Wembley.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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's Wembley play-off final prediction special!

The Bolton News — Sat, 23 May 2026 14:33:25 GMT

How are the nerves? How's the confidence?

Wanderers are at Wembley, so it's time for Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt to put their necks on the line and make some predictions.

In our second show this week we're bringing you an extended Prediction Time with what we think will happen on Sunday afternoon.

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.

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 Wanderers banish their Wembley nightmares?

The Bolton News — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:34:02 GMT

Join Marc Iles, Wayne Riley, Will Fairclough and Tom Sheridan for a play-of final discussion that we like to call Team Talk.

For the first time we're bringing our popular YouTube show to audio listeners - and for a special bonus we have also included a chat with ex-Bolton and Stockport stars Adam Le Fondre and Aaron Wilbraham!

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.

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

S4 EP152 Wembley Final Special

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Wembley's calling for Wanderers: Your play-off final appetiser!

The Bolton News — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:42:24 GMT

We're the famous Bolton Wanderers and we're going to Wem-ber-ley!

The Buff is back, and this week it'll be split into two parts, making sure we have got you covered for the whole of the build-up to the League One play-off final.

After a hard-fought win over two legs against Bradford City, Steven Schumacher takes his side to Wembley for a final showdown with Stockport County.

Will it be victory? Will it be despair? Who knows... One thing we know for certain, however, is that Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with a handful of headlines from The Bolton News, your emails and a load of conversation points ahead of the big day.

Our second episode will be aired on Saturday in preparation for the final, including those all-important predictions. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff (and now we've been nominated for an award as well, don't you know!).

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.

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 - Bradford City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:36:55 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And Wanderers are Wembley bound!

Marc Iles presents a different kind of Last Word this week, born out of a chaotic late night at Valley Parade.

Henry Hewitt drops in with his take on the game and we hear from victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher on why the win meant so much to him.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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

S4 EP151 One Game From Wembley

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:36:54 GMT

Will the play-off second leg be the making of Bolton Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:22:10 GMT

Bolton Wanderers go to Bradford City for the play-off semi-final second leg with a one-goal lead and a place at Wembley at stake... so let's talk about it.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including analysis of that first-leg win at the Toughsheet and some predictions of what is in store on Thursday night.

We also asked you, the listeners, to fire your play-off questions our way and we're delighted to say you came up with some crackers.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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.

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 1-0 Bradford City play-off semi-final first leg

The Bolton News — Sun, 10 May 2026 07:49:05 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And it's advantage Wanderers in the play-offs.

Join Marc Iles for a look back at all the best bits from Saturday night's tense first leg, including a love-in with Amario Cozier-Duberry and a chat with victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Bradford City - Play-off semi-final 1st leg

The Bolton News — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:52:17 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - and it's down to the serious business.

Marc Iles collects all the pre-match interviews, fan analysis and stats for the play-off semi-final clash with Bradford City.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP150 Two Games From Wembley

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:27 GMT

The Buff presents: Superiority complexes, underdogs and play-off semi-finals

The Bolton News — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:02:35 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And it's play-off time!

Bolton Wanderers take on Bradford City at the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday night, followed by a return meeting at Valley Parade on Thursday.

Marc Iles is joined by sports-desk team-mate Dan Barnes to discuss the week's headlines and all the gossip and rumours ahead of the game.

As ever, we read out your emails, a tale of how one listener became a Wanderer, and we make our own predictions on how we think the first leg will go.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 Luton Town

The Bolton News — Sun, 03 May 2026 01:35:33 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And the regular season is done and dusted. Time for the play-offs.

Bradford City await over two legs in the semi-final after Wanderers lost only their second home game of the season against Luton Town, who were themselves denied a shot at the play-offs thanks to Stevenage's late win against Wigan Athletic.

We bring interviews with Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan plus a drop in from Henry Hewitt as part of a round-up of all the action, and some news from the end-of-season awards.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Luton Town

The Bolton News — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:45:20 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - and the last First Word of the regular season!

Wanderers host Luton knowing a win would guarantee third spot. But the Hatters need three points too if they are to sneak into the top six at the last possible moment.

We've got a stacked podcast this week including interviews with Steven Schumacher and ibbi Cissoko, Russ Pollitt drops by to give his take on the weekend and we speak to Luton fan and YouTuber Lewis Williams for the inside scoop on our opponents.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP149 Locked In

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:30 GMT

The Buff Podcast: Looking ahead to Luton, and play-offs here we come!

The Bolton News — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:07:27 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And Wanderers are finally play-off bound!

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for another voyage into this week's headlines at the Toughsheet Stadium, including an entertaining draw at Bradford City, the concern over Sam Dalby's injury and Ibrahim Cissoko's remarkable upturn in form.

As ever, we read out your emails, take a closer look at the play-off picture, make some predictions for the end-of-season awards and read out another Why I'm a Wanderer. Oh, and there's the little matter of a home game against Luton Town to discuss too.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 - Bradford City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:44:58 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And the play-offs are in the bag.

Sure, it should probably have been three points and not just the one at Bradford, but the performance at Valley Parade was encouraging nevertheless.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues after the game and also introduce a newcomer to our parish. Sam Burtonwood brings some of the sights and sounds from the terraces and gives his verdict on the game.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:19:41 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - Now in podcast and video form!

Join Marc Iles for a browse through the pre-match press conference as Wanderers head to play-off rivals Bradford City looking to cement their place in the top four.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and goalkeeper Jack Bonham, plus Bolton fan Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the weekend. And we also rope in Simon Parker, the Bantams writer for the Telegraph and Argus, for a chat about their season so far.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP148 Chaos to the Finish

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:32 GMT

Buff in glorious technicolor: A treat for your eyes and your ears!

The Bolton News — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:31:42 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And something has changed.

The Buff is now available as a video podcast AND an audio podcast. So you can see the faces Marc and Henry pull as they read out the Wanderers headlines.

Our brand new YouTube channel will be up and running soon but we have included our first video on The Bolton News website for your delight and delectation!

For those who usually listen on a podcast platform like Apple, Spotify, Podbean etc, don't worry - we'll still be putting this out as a pure audio podcast.

Bear with us while we get our video bearings. But we'll still be bringing you a round-up of all the Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News, reading out your emails, Why I'm a Wanderer and providing our misguided predictions for the weekend's game at Bradford City.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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