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.
Welcome back to The Last Word - and a round-up of a hard--fought draw for Bolton Wanderers at Southampton.
Only Millwall have managed to stop the Saints scoring at St Mary's in 2026. The Whites rode their luck at times, and we'll discuss that penalty decision, but it's another point on the board and more evidence that Steven Schumacher's side can mix it with the best in the Championship.
Marc Iles takes you through the details, we have interviews with the Bolton boss and Luca Stephenson, Henry Hewitt drops in with his view of the game and there's the all-important Press Scran Review.
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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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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.
16 Oct 2026
THE FIRST WORD | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers
Welcome 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 win in the Championship for the first time since 2013.
Hear from Steven Schumacher and Lewis Brunt, plus BWFC fans Russ Pollitt drops by to share his thoughts.
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, or £31 for a whole year.
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. (https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marc-iles&utm_term=Jul_26&utm_content=160726)
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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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.
14 Oct 2026
THE BUFF PODCAST | Molineux magic and much ado about something
The 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 all the big stories from The Bolton News.
As ever, we have plenty of listener emails, including talking points on Eoin Toal, Sam Dalby and Bolton's 'sister' club Lens.
We hear one of your "Why I'm a Wanderer" stories and make some predictions for this weekend's big game in Southampton.
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, or £31 for a whole year.
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. (https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marc-iles&utm_term=Jul_26&utm_content=160726)
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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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.
Who has been a guest on The Buff
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Ian Evatt
Dion Charles
Aaron Collins
Russ Pollitt
Mark Davies
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
187 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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Quality
98
Social presence
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YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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