The Buff
The Bolton NewsWelcome 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSports NewsSoccerNews | |||
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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... more
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 Stephenso... more
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 ha... more
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 expec... more
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- 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 Podcasts5MartynSCake
United Kingdoma month 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 Podcasts5HiggittoUnited Kingdom4 months ago - The Buff
Excellent pod cast for Wanderers fans.
Apple Podcasts5Simon HaslamUnited Kingdom5 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 Podcasts5MoorShade
United States6 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 Podcasts5Michael HerschelUnited Kingdom8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #220 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  New Zealand/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Ireland/Sports/Soccer |
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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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4. Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast
5. No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce
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The Buff launched 7 years ago and published 106 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Buff include:
1. Jamie Walsh
2. Aaron Wilbraham
3. Adam Le Fondre
4. Zav Simons
5. Chris Farino
6. Simon Parker
7. Lewis Williams
8. Ibrahim Cissoko
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