The Buff

The Last Word dives deeper into Bolton Wanderers' 0-1 defeat against Lincoln City at the Toughsheet Stadium. Hear Russ Pollitt's thoughts on the game, plus interviews with Steven Schumacher and new signing Jayden Nelson.

Bolton Wanderers are back home against Lincoln City as Steven Schumacher's side aims to build on a productive start to the Championship season. Dan Barnes takes you through everything you need to know ahead of the game, plus insight from Russ Pollitt and Lincoln reporter Gary Hutchinson. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and what is likely to be a very busy week at Bolton Wanderers. Marc and Henry review the major talking points ahead of Tuesday's transfer window, including the impending signing of Jayden Nelson from Austin FC, the potential of a new striker - be that Max Dean or Johnny Kenny - and what else we think Steven Schumacher's side might get up to before the 11pm deadline on September 1. The lads look ahead to Saturday's game against Lincoln City, make predictions, tell a 'Why I'm a Wanderer' tale and also establish just who are the best bald players that have ever played for the Whites. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 Last Word is back - and bringing you all the best bits from Bolton Wanderers' hard-fought goalless draw at QPR. We hear fans' thoughts on the game, including a drop in from Henry Hewitt, and also bring back some highlights of the post-match interviews with Steven Schumacher and man-of-the-hour Jack Bonham. Press scran review also returns as we give you a bit of the behind the scenes action from Loftus Road. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Bolton Wanderers are on the road for the first time since promotion to the Championship - and we are serving up the perfect podcast to get you in the matchday mood. Join Marc Iles for a look through the key stats and team news ahead of the game at Loftus Road. We hear from QPR fan Paul Finney and journalist Jon Harland about how the Hoops may fare this season. Wanderers supporter Russ Pollitt sets the scene with his animated thoughts and we have a chat to Dan Barnes about how Steven Schumacher's side might approach the game, how the transfer window could work out, and Jordi Osei-Tutu's move to Millwall. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, and a great start to the Championship season for Bolton Wanderers! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to pick through the week's headlines, including a dramatic 2-1 win against Preston North End and a sold-out crowd at the Toughsheet Stadium. What have Bolton got left to do in the transfer market? Will it involve Johnny Kenny? Is Thierry Gale finally settling into English football? And will John McAtee stay with the Whites beyond the summer window? All of this, plus your emails, predictions for the game against QPR on Saturday and news of Henry's new seat in the North Stand. Watch out if he carrying a beverage! We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 Team Talk crew are back to give their opinions on the wonderful 2-1 win against Preston North End on the opening day of the season - and what a man-of-the-match display might mean for John McAtee, now that he is reportedly being courted by a handful of Championship clubs. Will, Wayne and Tom are back - and feeling decidedly chipper about Bolton's performance. The lads chat about recruitment, Johnny Kenny, Amario Cozier-Duberry, the positions they would most like to see signed in the remainder of the window, and give their predictions for this weekend's trip to QPR. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to the Last Word, summing up a brilliant 2-1 win for Bolton Wanderers against Preston North End on their return to the Championship after seven years. Goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale got the Whites off to a marvellous start but the late header from Jusef Erabi made things a little more jittery than they should have been in the closing moments. Marc Iles talks you through the talking points of the game and is joined by Dan Barnes in the press box to pick out some of the best performers on the day. Henry Hewitt drops by with his view from the stands and we hear reaction from Wanderers supporters on voice-note and email. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome to the First Word, your pre-match appetiser. And we're in the Championship at last! Marc Iles takes you through the main talking points ahead of the game, Russ Pollitt brings his animated scene-setter, we speak to Dan Barnes about the potential line-up and Steven Schumacher's press conference, plus Ross Chapman from the Lancashire Evening Post joins us to talk about Preston North End's transfer business so far. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 is back and packed full of Bolton Wanderers headlines! Marc and Henry give their take on the previous week's news, read out your emails and stories, plus provide their prediction for the season opener against Preston North End. The Buff was recorded on Wednesday morning, so there is an update on the Max Dean story to be found on The Bolton News website (the perils of 24/7 coverage). We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Marc Iles welcomes a panel of Bolton Wanderers fans to air their views ahead of the opening weekend of the Championship season. Will Fairclough, Wayne Riley and Tom Sheridan chat about the issues facing Steven Schumacher's side, finances, recruitment and what needs fixing in the squad before the close of the transfer window.

The Last Word returns with a debrief after Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Marc Iles talks you through the game at Hillsborough and brings some new features to the podcast for this season, including a special email section to read out your take on the game.

The perfect start to a matchday weekend - The Last Word brings you all the build-up to this weekend's Carabao Cup first round game between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers. Marc Iles is joined by Dan Barnes to chat about the highs and lows of pre-season, the Sheffield Star's Alex Miller drops by for a chat about the Owls' fortunes over the last 12 months and we hear from Bolton superfan Russ Pollitt along with all the match stats for the big day.

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 £6 for six whole months, or £26 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

It's that time of year again where Marc and Henry put their necks on the line with surprisingly little research and make predictions about the league placings for every club in the division, including Wanderers. From who's going up to the Premier League to who's going to be playing in League One in 2027/28, it's all here...

It's that time of year again where Marc and Henry put their necks on the line with surprisingly little research and make predictions about the league placings for every club in the division, including Wanderers. From who's going up to the Premier League to who's going to be playing in League One in 2027/28, it's all here...

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for an episode devoted entirely to the training camp in Slovakia and an opening pre-season friendly against DAC Streda. Among the topics of debate - is there a future for Joel Randal and Richard Taylor? What are our first impressions of the five new signings so far? Can you read much into pre-season performances? And when will the signings start flowing with Wanderers?

The panel of Will Fairclough, Tom Sheridan and Wayne Riley join Marc Iles for another round of debate on all things Wanderers. It has been a bust start to pre-season with five new signings - but has Bolton's transfer business whet the appetite, or has it made you worried about what is in store this season? We discuss the ins and outs so far, whether there is any room for two of last season's fringe players Richard Taylor and Joel Randall, and whether a new goalkeeper should be a priority position.

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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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?

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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 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 [email protected]   If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

We're the famous Bolton Wanderers and we're going to Wem-ber-ley! The Buff is back, and this week it'll be split into two parts, making sure we have got you covered for the whole of the build-up to the League One play-off final. After a hard-fought win over two legs against Bradford City, Steven Schumacher takes his side to Wembley for a final showdown with Stockport County. Will it be victory? Will it be despair? Who knows... One thing we know for certain, however, is that Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with a handful of headlines from The Bolton News, your emails and a load of conversation points ahead of the big day. Our second episode will be aired on Saturday in preparation for the final, including those all-important predictions. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff (and now we've been nominated for an award as well, don't you know!). 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Last Word... And Wanderers are Wembley bound! Marc Iles presents a different kind of Last Word this week, born out of a chaotic late night at Valley Parade.  Henry Hewitt drops in with his take on the game and we hear from victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher on why the win meant so much to him. 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Bolton Wanderers go to Bradford City for the play-off semi-final second leg with a one-goal lead and a place at Wembley at stake... so let's talk about it. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including analysis of that first-leg win at the Toughsheet and some predictions of what is in store on Thursday night. We also asked you, the listeners, to fire your play-off questions our way and we're delighted to say you came up with some crackers. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff! 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Last Word... And it's advantage Wanderers in the play-offs. Join Marc Iles for a look back at all the best bits from Saturday night's tense first leg, including a love-in with Amario Cozier-Duberry and a chat with victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher. 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome to The First Word - and it's down to the serious business.  Marc Iles collects all the pre-match interviews, fan analysis and stats for the play-off semi-final clash with Bradford City. 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 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 [email protected]   If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And it's play-off time! Bolton Wanderers take on Bradford City at the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday night, followed by a return meeting at Valley Parade on Thursday. Marc Iles is joined by sports-desk team-mate Dan Barnes to discuss the week's headlines and all the gossip and rumours ahead of the game. As ever, we read out your emails, a tale of how one listener became a Wanderer, and we make our own predictions on how we think the first leg will go. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff! 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Last Word...And the regular season is done and dusted. Time for the play-offs. Bradford City await over two legs in the semi-final after Wanderers lost only their second home game of the season against Luton Town, who were themselves denied a shot at the play-offs thanks to Stevenage's late win against Wigan Athletic. We bring interviews with Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan plus a drop in from Henry Hewitt as part of a round-up of all the action, and some news from the end-of-season awards. 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 £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 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.

Welcome to The First Word - and the last First Word of the regular season! Wanderers host Luton knowing a win would guarantee third spot. But the Hatters need three points too if they are to sneak into the top six at the last possible moment. We've got a stacked podcast this week including interviews with Steven Schumacher and ibbi Cissoko, Russ Pollitt drops by to give his take on the weekend and we speak to Luton fan and YouTuber Lewis Williams for the inside scoop on our opponents. 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 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 [email protected]   If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] 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.

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And Wanderers are finally play-off bound! Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for another voyage into this week's headlines at the Toughsheet Stadium, including an entertaining draw at Bradford City, the concern over Sam Dalby's injury and Ibrahim Cissoko's remarkable upturn in form. As ever, we read out your emails, take a closer look at the play-off picture, make some predictions for the end-of-season awards and read out another Why I'm a Wanderer. Oh, and there's the little matter of a home game against Luton Town to discuss too. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff! 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. 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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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.