Oct 24, 202632 minS4
Welcome back to The Last Word and a review of a rough night at the Toughsheet for Bolton Wanderers. Beaten by a classy Middlesbrough side by five goals to one, it's time to pick apart the good, the bad and the ugly with...
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The Buff
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About this Podcast:
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 you The Last Word with instant reaction.
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What is The Buff about?
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.
Who hosts The Buff?
The Buff is hosted by The Bolton News. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has The Buff covered recently?
Recent episodes include "THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 1-5 Middlesbrough" (24 October 2026, 32 minutes), "THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough" (23 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "THE BUFF PODCAST | How will Bolton Wanderers handle the return of Super Amario?" (21 October 2026, 60 minutes).
How often does The Buff publish?
The Buff publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Buff?
Booking probability for The Buff is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Buff requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Buff's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 23, 202645 minS3Welcome back to The First Word podcast - looking ahead to a big game under the lights at the Toughsheet Stadium. Marc Iles brings the best of the pre-match press conference with Wanderers head coach Steven Schumacher...
Oct 21, 20261 hourS10Welcome 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...
Oct 21, 202648 minS1The 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...
Oct 16, 202628 minS3Welcome 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...
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Oct 14, 20261h 8mS10The 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...
Oct 14, 202652 minS4Marc 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...
Oct 11, 202640 minS4Welcome 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...
Oct 9, 202632 minS3Welcome 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...
Oct 8, 20261h 20mS10The 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...
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THE BUFF PODCAST | The Great Gavin Bazunu Debate and how to survive an international break
Sep 30, 20261h 13mS10Welcome 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...
Sep 23, 20261h 16mS10Marc 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...
Sep 21, 202648 minS4The 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...
Sep 19, 202638 minS2Welcome 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...
Sep 16, 20261h 15mS10Welcome 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...
Episode #8
THE LAST WORD | Interviews, reaction & analysis from Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 win against Cardiff City
Sep 13, 202641 minS4Welcome 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...
Sep 11, 202641 minS2Welcome 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...
Sep 10, 20261h 8mS10Welcome 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...
Sep 9, 202644 minS4Join 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...
Sep 8, 202631 minS2The 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...
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