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Bolton Wanderers
League One
Football
Steven Schumacher
Bolton Wanderers FC
Wigan Athletic
Destinology
Bolton Wanderers Football Club
Cardiff City
Transfer Window
Bradford City
Stockport County
Barnsley
Blackpool
Port Vale
Premier League
Luton Town
FA Cup
Lincoln City
Mason Burstow

Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News. On Thursday join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines, rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests. Before every game we bring you The First Word with the best of the pre-match press conference and a look at the key stats behind the game, and then after the final whistle we bring... more

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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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,... more

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 whet... more

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, p... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Walsh
Writer and producer; involved in Allardyces/Big Sam Musical project
Episode: The Buff Podcast (part two) - Big Sam: The Musical and pre-season plans take shape
Sharon Brittan
Chairman of Bolton Wanderers Football Club
Bolton Wanderers FC
Episode: The Buff Podcast - The Championship rebuild begins at Wanderers
Aaron Wilbraham
Former Bolton Wanderers player, guest on From the Press Box segment
Bolton Wanderers (guest appearance)
Episode: Team Talk - Can Wanderers banish their Wembley nightmares?
Adam Le Fondre
Former Bolton Wanderers player, guest on From the Press Box segment
Bolton Wanderers (guest appearance)
Episode: Team Talk - Can Wanderers banish their Wembley nightmares?
Zav Simons
Player for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers FC
Episode: The Last Word - Bradford City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers
Chris Farino
Bolton Wanderers player
Bolton Wanderers FC
Episode: THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City - Play-off semi-final 1st leg
Lewis Williams
Luton Town YouTuber and EFL expert
Luton Town (as fan/analyst)
Episode: The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Luton Town
Jack Bonham
Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper
Bolton Wanderers
Episode: The First Word - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers
Simon Parker
Chief football writer
Telegraph and Argus
Episode: The First Word - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers

Hosts

Marc Iles
Host of The Buff Podcast; chief football writer and Bolton News staffer
Henry Hewitt
Co-host; YouTube ambassador and fan engagement contributor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • Lucky to have this podcast

    Love the humour, Wanderers insights and quirky segments of this show. As a Bolton fan in London it feels like popping up to a pub in Bolton for an hour of Wanderers chat. Thanks Marc and Henry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MartynSCake
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great Bolton Podcast

    As a Bolton ex pat who can’t get to games ,I really appreciate all the work put into this Podcast. Highly recommended thanks Marc and Henry .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Higgitto
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • The Buff

    Excellent pod cast for Wanderers fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Haslam
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • A Dose Of Bolton

    Great to hear those accents from afar. Best way to keep in touch with the Wanderers happenings. If I only understood the in-jokes on some of the songs. Used to be a newspaper!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoorShade
    United States7 months ago
  • Great for keeping you in the loop

    Perfect for Bolton fans everywhere to keep yourself up to date. The added last word segments are great too for scratching that itch after the games - great to get second opinion from them. Keep up the good work Marc, Henry and the occasional Russ!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Herschel
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and hosts are consistently described as approachable, knowledgeable, and entertaining, with thoughtful reflections on the club's culture.
Listeners praise the show's balance of humour and analysis, noting it feels like a community pub chat in audio form.
Audience values in-depth match context and Wembley storytelling, alongside strong fan engagement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#88
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Apple Podcasts
#234
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#131
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#101
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#152
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
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#186
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 5-1 Stevenage
Q: What stood out most about the performance tonight?
The general level of positivity, energy, and willingness to take risks in wide areas, plus Amario Cozier-Duberry's return and impact.
The Last Word - Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Bolton Wanderers
Q: Tom Cleverley, incredibly disappointing result this afternoon. What were your thoughts?
He acknowledged the difficulty of breaking down a ten-man Bolton side, emphasised the need to be cleaner with the ball after the red card, and highlighted Bolton's organised defensive shape and the quality of their counter-attacks in the second half.
The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
Q: Is there still the belief and confidence?
I don't think there's an alternative; I think there is only one option—to believe in that.
The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
Q: How do you see it now from here on in?
Just focus on ourselves. Try and be as consistent as we can be. We're almost at eight unbeaten now.
The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
Q: Steven, you've picked up a point at Reading, but you must be frustrated that it wasn't three.
A little bit, yeah, because I think the performance deserved three points, so the lads played really well.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buff

What is The Buff about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fan-centric football show centered on Bolton Wanderers, mixing post-match analysis, transfer chatter, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with emotional fan stories. Episodes routinely blend tactical discussion, match recollections from Wembley and Valley Parade, and light-hearted banter, often featuring guest voices from players, club staff, and local media. A standout in-depth approach to club history, community impact, and fan engagement, including occasional theatrical projects and sponsor segments that give a broad sense of the club's culture and ambitions.

Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on Wembley memories, long-running roundups of recruitment and budget considerations, and a collaborative dynamic between hosts that bala... more

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1. Jamie Walsh
2. Sharon Brittan
3. Aaron Wilbraham
4. Adam Le Fondre
5. Zav Simons
6. Chris Farino
7. Lewis Williams
8. Jack Bonham

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