SportSpyder - The Latest Bolton Wanderers Podcasts

S5 EP154 Back Where We Belong

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:37 GMT

The Buff Podcast - Is it time just to trust the process at Bolton Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:07:02 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast and a week of intrigue in the headlines at Bolton Wanderers.

We have seen two new arrivals in the shape of Akin Famewo and Kyliane Dong since our last episode and a fair amount of debate on exactly how the recruitment process goes at the Toughsheet Stadium.

Is it a harmonious camp? Are there plusses and minuses to signing by committee? Marc and Henry get into the debate.

Wanderers are far from finished in the transfer market and we look at the positions most in need of strengthening next.

Will a new senior goalkeeper be in the cards this summer, for example?

As ever, we read out your emails, we tell another story of "Why I'm a Wanderer" and plenty more besides.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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.

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 - Do Bolton's low budget predictions make you nervous?

The Bolton News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:30:40 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast, where Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt chew on this week's headlines from The Bolton News, read your emails and tell your stories of being a Bolton Wanderers fan.

This week we discuss what came of Steven Schumacher's first public interview post-play-offs, the talk of having the "second lowest budget" in the Championship and whether the aim of survival has taken the edge off promotion.

Elsewhere we discuss the plans for foreign recruitment, Julian Darby's elevation to Under-21 coach, Dion Charles's reunion with Ian Evatt and the transfer gossip around the club, including Liverpool full-back Luca Stephenson.

We also read out your emails and a Why I'm a Wanderer tale from a six-year-old supporter.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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 | Will Wanderers really have the second lowest budget in the Championship this season?

The Bolton News — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:03:00 GMT

Marc Iles welcomes Will, Tom, and Wayne back for another round of Bolton Wanderers debate.

On this week's show, we discuss Luca Stephenson's impending transfer from Liverpool and ask: is £700,000 a lot to be spending on a right-back if our budget is so low?

We discuss more money matters, and Steven Schumacher's recent interviews, which have perhaps dampened some of the expectation after promotion to the Championship.

If the Whites do indeed have the second-lowest budget in the division, then is survival the only thing they have to play for?

We also talk foreign deals and why Bolton must get better at being a selling club if they want to edge towards sustainability.

The Buff's Fixture Release Day reaction spectacular!

The Bolton News — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:50:39 GMT

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt get their heads together to look through Bolton Wanderers' Championship schedule after it was released by the EFL.

From the big kick-off against Preston North End to the season finale at West Brom's Hawthorns, we have an in-depth look at the club's first season back in the second tier for seven years.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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 Buff Podcast - Dropping the ‘P’ and putting the carrots before the potatoes

The Bolton News — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:43:58 GMT

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another round of Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News - and this week, it's all stations Championship.

We will find out this week how the season will shape up with the release of the fixture list, and the lads look ahead to the games they fancy.

Amario Cozier-Duberry has rarely left the headlines since the end of last season and with West Ham mulling over a move, we discuss whether the Hammers would be a good fit for the young winger.

We look back at 30 years of Per Frandsen and Michael Johansen, what's happening next for Ricardo Santos, read out your emails plus discuss the possibility of incoming investment at Wanderers.

All very exciting.

And just in case Olivier Giroud is watching. Sorry mate.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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

S1 EP4 World Cup Fever: Reality Check In Boston

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:55:46 GMT

TeamTalk - Why Wanderers have to put their hands in their pockets after promotion

The Bolton News — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:37:13 GMT

The TeamTalk panel assembles once again to talk about the potential of investment at Bolton Wanderers and what it will cost the club to be competitive after promotion from League One.

We look at West Ham's interest in Amario Cozier-Duberry and whether we really expected Bolton to be in the race to sign him back this summer.

And we look ahead to Thursday's fixture release, naming the grounds we can't wait to visit, the ones we were happy to leave behind, and what team we'd like to face on the opening day.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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, The Last Word and Team Talk.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every week, all year round.

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

S1 EP3 World Cup Fever: We Are Underway

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:12:23 GMT

The Buff Podcast - Oh, so you think it has been a slow news week at Bolton Wanderers, do you?

The Bolton News — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:16:26 GMT

Hellllooooooo, and welcome to The Buff Podcast, which simply refuses to stop producing shows no matter how slowly things seem to be going at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to look through the headlines from The Bolton News, plus the transfer gossip around the t'internet.

Another week like this and we're bringing back Danny Shittu, we promise!

Of course, we read out the best of your emails and we produce another "Why I'm a Wanderer" - plus Henry may, or may not, close the show with the Cape Verde national anthem.

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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 | Which Bolton Wanderers players are nailed on to play in the Championship next season?

The Bolton News — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:43:33 GMT

We're back with the Bolton Wanderers discussion show that doesn't pull any punches.

It might have been a slow news week but that hasn't stopped Will, Wayne and Tom finding some hot topics to talk about, with Marc trying hard to keep some order.

Among the big questions this week are - does the World Cup delay make you more nervous about Wanderers' recruitment this summer?

How many of the current squad are nailed on starters in the Championship?

Which of the current players have the highest ceiling - and could any of them push their way towards the Premier League?

And what happens next for Max Conway after two successive seasons breaking through in League Two and League One?

The Buff podcast presents: Dodgy League One predictions and the 2026 Ruzzies

The Bolton News — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:02 GMT

For the second part of this week's Buff Podcast, it's back into the mailbag to answer your Bolton Wanderers questions.

Marc and Henry dig out their League One predictions from last summer and hold them up against the final table. Spoiler alert: Neither of us thought Lincoln City would finish top.

And though we had to make a late edit (you'll hardly notice, honest) we are also able to bring you the 2026 Ruzzie Awards.

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

S1 EP2 World Cup Fever: World Cup Preview

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:41 GMT

The Buff Podcast - Euro visions, Albanian wonderkids and scaring Rishi Sunak

The Bolton News — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:09 GMT

The Buff doesn't disappear during the summer, it doesn't take hydration breaks, it doesn't feel pain and it can't be reasoned with...

All that aside, welcome back, and please join Marc and Henry for another episode packed with headlines from The Bolton News.

We look at Wanderers' second signing of the summer, Ben Davies, and what he can bring to the club next season. Links to Liverpool players are investigated, and we assess whether Luton Town is a good move for George Johnston (spoiler: It is).

In part one we also read out a bumper Why I'm a Wanderer which has to be heard to be believed.

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 Buff Podcast (part two) - Big Sam: The Musical and pre-season plans take shape

The Bolton News — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:32:44 GMT

Welcome back to the second part of this week's Buff Podcast, which brings you another random selection of Bolton Wanderers interviews and chat.

On this episode Marc Iles and Dan Barnes read out your emails - including an emotional moment for Steven Schumacher, a look at what positions need to be strengthened in the Championship, and whether the club's fluctuating fortunes have hit Marc in the pocket!

We hear another "Why I'm a Wanderer" and also catch up with the writer and producer of the upcoming Sam Allardyce musical - and how you as Wanderers fans can get involved.

Make sure you catch up with all this week's headlines in part one - which can be found here

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 Buff Podcast - The Championship rebuild begins at Wanderers

The Bolton News — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:33 GMT

The Buff is back - and once again we're coming at you in two halves!

Part One sees Marc Iles and Dan Barnes tackle the week's headlines in The Bolton News, including the signing of David Watson from Kilmarnock, the mysterious case of Luca Stephenson, Dave Challinor's post-play-off exit at Stockport County and where Jordi Osei-Tutu and George Johnston could end up next.

We also have the full interview with Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan for your listening pleasure.

Part two will be out on Friday morning!

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

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.

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 (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 EP153 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