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The Wildcast
by Ben Callaghan
Independent views of the world of the Swindon Wildcats and other UK Ice Hockey News
Episodes
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Episode 65 - Back To Our Roots
Summer 2023 is upon us, and after a needed break the guys are back with an update on what's to come next with The Wildcast and also a look at the state of the Cats roster going into 23/24!
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Episode 64 - Don't Call It A Comeback
Sure it's been 3.5 weeks, but running late and sounding great right? An explanation of our absence and a look ahead to this weekend on this episode of The Wildcast!
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Episode 63 - The Eagle Is Returning
Tom and I are back (battling the illness bug) to catch up with the recent results and the news about Eddie's return for 23/24!
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Episode 61 - The Milestone
Ben and Tom are back for the first time in 2023 as we look back at the festive period, some player movement and the massive news that Aaron Nell is the new record point scorer in Swindon Wildcats history.
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Episode 60 - 'Put The Drum Away HP'
Confused by the episode title? Don't worry all will be revealed when you listen, we're thrilled to be joined by Joe to digest all of NIHL Stats again and to celebrate the festive season! Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Episode 59 - The 6 Game Break
Tom and I have six games to digest as the Cats closed out November and all focus switched to the run up to the Christmas season!
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Episode 58 - Did We Miss Deadline Day?
So many player movements this week, as well as a good win and a bad win for the Wildcats and then we talk EIHA Suspensions!
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Episode 57 - The Bookend
So, 3 games to discuss, two good ones and one pretty bad one! We digest it, and look ahead to this weekend whilst touching on some news around the league too!
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Episode 56 - Swindon Survive The Storm
Join us this week as we look back on the first competitive M4 derby of the season, and we became the first team to beat the MK Lightning this year as well! Loads more content in this episode so enjoy & subscribe!
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Episode 55 - Or Is It 54?
We're back again! Find out what happened to last week's episode, the inconsistencies of the Cats right now, the NHL coming back and a look ahead to yesterday & today!
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Episode 53 - Who Needs Internet
Ben & Tom are back for the latest episode of The Wildcast, no internet = no problem for the latest episode!
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Episode 52 - Yes The Mics Do Work
After a summer hiatus, the trio are back for the final time before Joe departs for the Bees! We break down the NIHL National League season one by one and look ahead to this weekends matches with our newest rivals the Bristol Pitbulls.
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Episode 51 - Wildcats Season Review with Aaron Nell
Wildcats Head Coach Aaron Nell joins the podcast this week as we discuss last season, recruitment so far, special teams and so much more! Share it, follow us & Subcribe!
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Episode 50 - Congratulations Sheffield
In Episode 50 we reach a milestone, and not just because Tom's now 30, it's our 50th episode as we look back on the Coventry weekend!
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Episode 49 - Coventry Weekend 22
Soak up the atmosphere, take a listen over breakfast as we look at the 2022 Coventry Weekend, reveal our 'fantasy teams' and picks to win for the National League Finals Weekend! Enjoy!
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Episode 48 - A Tough Weekend
A little later this week, but take a trip back through last weekend in the world of the Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats!
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Episode 47 - 2 Down, 4 to go
The playoff groups are well and truly upon us, with two games played we take a look at the state of play going into this weekend. Don't forget to share, follow and subscribe to get the episodes straight to you! @The_Wildcast
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Episode 46 - Talk To Us About Playoffs!
Well, we're finally here! The playoffs have arrived and the groups are decided. We look back at some stats on the league season as well as make our *updated* picks for who the Coventry Final Four will be! Don't forget to follow us through the playoffs to keep up-to-date with the results in the…
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Episode 45 - It's Nearly Playoff Time
To celebrate the final weekend of the Regular Season, the three of us actually sat down TOGETHER to record our first in person podcast. We make an earl y prediction on who the final four will be, as well digest all the news and views from around the world of the Wildcats! Don't forget to follow...
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Episode 44 - Stephen Matthews
He probably leads the league in time on ice this year, has refereed for many years and is someone we've been trying to get on the show for a few months now, but we're thrilled to have Stephen Matthews on the show as we discuss refereeing, rulebooks, support for upcoming officials and much more in...
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Episode 43 - The Five Week Break
Okay, so it's been a long 5 weeks but the reason for our absence, a look back on what we've missed, the jersey game and much more is now available in the latest Episode of The Wildcast!
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Episode 42 - Sunday's Off!
In Episode 42, there is a change of host! With Ben serving a one episode ban, Tom takes the lead on the show as we discuss the mixed weekend of results against the Bison and Lightning. As well as this we touch on Sam Jones' discussion around mental health. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter...
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Episode 41 - Deadline Day
This year the National League seemed to go transfer crazy on deadline day as we break down all the movements right here. We also discuss the Wildcats win against the Raiders and how the three of us will be raising some money to a local charity before the end of the season! Don't forget to follow…
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Episode 40 - We've Had Better Weekends
0 Point weekend against the Tigers, post game chaos in Peterborough and even more is covered in Episode 40 as we break down and digest the latest from the world of The Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats.
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Episode 39 - Back To An Hour!
In Episode 39, we look at the four point weekend against the Sheffield Steeldogs, some transfer news around the national league and some good news regarding the Whiteboard of Doom! Make sure to follow us @The_Wildcast and share to all your friends and family!
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Episode 38 & A Bit!
In another unexpected extended Episode we catch on up the last weekend in the world of the Wildcats as well as everything in between including the add on of Dave Whistle leaving the Leeds Knights. Don't forget to follow along @The_Wildcast!
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Episode 37 - 2022
As we go into 2022, with none of us able to make it to Leeds for the first away game of the new year, we recorded whilst the game was in play! It's a long episode for sure, but stick with it because we cover everything from MK, to Covid, to league structures!
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Episode 36 - Autumn Cup Champions
What more else is there to say? The Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats are Autumn Cup Champions!
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Episode 35 - The Cup Final
So some gremlins meant we didn't get an episode out last week but as it's cup final day there's nothing better to do on your trip to Leeds than listen to us! Have an amazing Christmas, and we'll be back soon for the final episode of 2021!
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Episode 34 - 3 Points
In a later episode this week the boys discuss the talking points from the world of British Hockey as well as the Wildcats three point weekend to kick off the month of December! Make sure to follow us @The_Wildcast and subscribe to never miss an episode!
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Episode 33 - We Can't Complain!
In Episode 33 you can catch up with the three of us discussing the goings on in British Hockey this week as well as the two wins that took the Cats to the top of the NIHL National League! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @The_Wildcast
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Episode 32 - We're In The Cup Final!
The three of us look back at last week's action around the world of the National League including, a look at the Autumn Cup Semi Final with the Tigers as well as the back to back wins against Basingstoke and the Bees. Don't forget to follow us @The_Wildcast and subscribe so you never miss a…
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Episode 31 - Cup Semi Final & Declan Balmer
With three games, one signing and a preview of the second leg of the Autumn Cup Semi Final all in this week's episode it's one not to miss. The three of us go over everything from the world of the Wildcats as well as more in Episode 31! Don't forget to follow us @The_Wildcast
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Episode 30 - Four Point Weekend
As bonfire night arrives the Wildcats kick off with a bang with their first four point weekend of the season! We digest all the talking points from last weekend; including the Covid hit MK Lightning and a solid shut out for Renny Marr!
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Episode 29 - Carlo Finucci
In a bumper episode this week; the three of us break down last weekend in the NIHL, look at some potential over-reactions for each team in the league and our opinions on them! The main feature this week is undeniably being joined by Carlo Finucci to discuss his time in Swindon, his career in...
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Episode 28.5 - What Tech Issues?
After some technical issues last week, this is Episode 28.5 where the three of us discuss the Wildcats 3 point weekend, the announcement of the Cup Semi Finals, and even look ahead to our feature interview we are recording this week with our esteemed guest... Keep listening too the end and you'll...
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Episode 27 - Semi Finals Secured
There was no Joe in Episode 27 as Tom and Ben looked back on the triple header weekend with the Wildcats securing their spot in the Autumn Cup Semi-Final, look ahead to the start of the league campaign and also touch on the controversy regarding the Liam Stewart suspension-gate saga! In the...
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Episode 26 - The Triple Header
Ahead of this weekends triple header with MK, Basingstoke & Raiders we discuss how we'd split the goalies time this weekend as well as look back on the win against Peterborough last weekend. Enjoy the shorter episode this week, there will be plenty to discuss next week we're sure! Don't forget to...
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Episode 25 - 'All The Bad Things'
This week, we're analyzing the defeats to Leeds & Sheffield last weekend. Is it something major to worry about? Do we need to panic? All those questions are discussed in Episode 25. Disclaimer - this was recorded before the announcement that Friday's game with MK Lightning had been postponed.…
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Episode 24 - Autumn Cup, Week 1
Competitive hockey is back and so are the boys. This week we focus on the first weekend of Autumn Cup action, with a preview for the games with Leeds and Sheffield this weekend and we also ask the fans for their input. We're looking to get back into some feature length interviews and we're asking...
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Episode 23 - Pre-Season: The Good, The Bad & The Absent
In Episode 23, the boys discuss the pre-season campaign for the Wildcats which was a mixed set of results thanks to some unexpected circumstances and also look ahead to the Autumn Cup starting this weekend with games against Telford and the Bees again. On top of this, we look at the changes to…
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Episode 22 - Pre-Season 21/22 Preview
Hockey Is Back! This week the three of us break down the pre-season schedule for the Wildcats with games against Leeds Knights and Bees IHC, as well as this the Wildcats had their launch day and Ben caught up with Assistant Coach Lee Richardson and New Signing Dean Skinns in our Period Break...
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Episode 21 - Lets Look At Our Opponents!
With the Wildcats Season Launch happening this coming Sunday, Ben, Tom & Joe sat down to go over how the other 8 teams in the NIHL National League are shaping up ahead of the new season. We also discussed the Wildcats final signing Emil Svec! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @The_Wildcast and...
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Episode 20 - Summer Is Over
After a summer break, The Wildcast returns with 11 signings, club affiliations, fixtures and more!! Ben, Tom & Joe discuss everything that's been announced in Swindon since the last episode as well as have a look ahead at some of the upcoming episodes before the NIHL National Season gets underway...
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Episode 19 - Tyler Plews
After confirmation of his return to the Wildcats, we sat down with Tyler Plews to talk all things hockey with our favourite #24!
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Episode 18 - Signings & Team GB Preview
In Episode 18 Ben & Tom discuss the latest announcements from The Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats. With 7 returnees having been announced so far there is plenty of pieces falling into place before September. This weekend also sees the start of the World Championships so we discuss Team GB...
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Episode 17 - Steve Nell Interview
A shorter, but special episode of The Wildcast as Swindon Wildcats Managing Director Steve Nell joins us for a chat following the news that Aaron Nell would be taking over as GM. As well as this Steve has also become owner of the Leeds National side ahead of the 21/22 season. We digest all the…
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Episode 16 - Spring Cup Review
The dust has settled on the NIHL Spring Cup but Tom and Ben are once again joined by Joe Scutts as we digest the 5 teams performances during the competition and also touch on a few things looking ahead to next season. We'll be bringing you loads of content over the summer so make sure to follow…
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Episode 15 - Spring Cup Roundup with Jordan Kelsall
In this episode of The Wildcast Tom & Ben are joined by Wildcats forward Jordan Kelsall to discuss the four point weekend against the Raiders IHC and also look ahead to the penultimate weekend of the tournament which sees the Cats take on Telford and Raiders once more. Jordan also discusses being...
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Episode 14 - Spring Cup & EIHL Draft
Last time out the boys had a tough weekend against the Telford Tigers, we break it down and digest it a little before getting rather excited by the EIHL Draft that took place this week. We talk about how it impacts the Wildcats and also look ahead to this weekends matchup with the Raiders. Don't...
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Independent views of the world of the Swindon Wildcats and other UK Ice Hockey News
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