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The Buff
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.
Episodes
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Man down! Paging Dr Dearden...
Welcome back to The Buff, and a very special episode this week! Henry Hewitt (throat) pulled out of a late training session and is now rated a slight doubt for…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Derby debrief, and do we need to have a word about the wingers at Bolton Wanderers?
Welcome back to TeamTalk, a podcast that allows Bolton Wanderers fans to take centre stage and discuss the biggest issues at the club. This week we look at the…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Derby County 3-1 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word, and a podcast analysing what went wrong for Bolton Wanderers in their 3-1 defeat at Derby County. The Rams curse continued in…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Derby County v Bolton Wanderers
Welcome to the First Word and a podcast looking ahead to Friday night under the lights for Bolton Wanderers at Derby County. It has been a busy week for Steven…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Can Bolton end the Derby curse - and will this episode ever see the light of day?
Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and a week of two halves so far! After a disappointing late slip against Bristol City, Steven Schumacher's side responded…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Charlton Athletic 0-1 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word - and a podcast that reviews Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 win at Charlton Athletic. We hear from Steven Schumacher and Sam Dalby, Henry…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Charlton Athletic v Bolton Wanderers
Marc Iles presents a podcast to get you in the matchday mood for Bolton Wanderers' Championship trip to Charlton Athletic. Catch up with all the team news and…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-3 Bristol City
The Last Word podcast is back again, reviewing a disappointing day for Wanderers as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat late on against Bristol City. As ever, we have…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City
Welcome back to The First Word - and a podcast looking forward to the big Championship game between Bolton Wanderers and Bristol City. Marc Iles presents a…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | After a Boro fright under the lights... The post mortem!
Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and this week, some Halloween scares to share with you all! Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for a look back at the Bolton…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 1-5 Middlesbrough
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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | How will Bolton Wanderers handle the return of Super Amario?
Welcome 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…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Bolton Wanderers fans on Sheehan, Larrazabal and Boro clash
The 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Southampton 0-0 Bolton Wanderers
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…
The BuffTHE 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…
The BuffTHE 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Bolton Wanderers
Marc 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF POD-CAT | Feline fine after the international break for Stoke and Wolves
The 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | The Great Gavin Bazunu Debate and how to survive an international break
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | why we’re getting excited about Atsuki at Wanderers
Marc 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Norwich City 3-4 Bolton Wanderers
The 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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Belt up Bolton! It's time to get on the long road to Norwich
Welcome 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…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Can we expect tired Canaries? And were we really better off with Cissoko?
It's Team Talk time again, and after a short break Will, Wayne and Tom have assembled once again to talk about all things Bolton Wanderers. What did we make of…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Interviews, reaction & analysis from Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 win against Cardiff City
Welcome back to The Last Word - and a podcast that reviews another dramatic day at the Toughsheet Stadium. Thierry Gale's late header sealed another…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Champions of endeavour... You'll never sing that!
Welcome 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-3 West Ham United
Join 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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United
The 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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Millwall 4-0 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word - and a rough day for Wanderers at The Den. Late errors put a different spin on events in the capital and though Steven…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Millwall v Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The First Word and a chance to get right up to speed ahead of Bolton Wanderers' game at Millwall. Marc Iles previews the Championship clash at…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Bolton Wanderers in the transfer window... Let's talk about it!
It has been an eventful week at Bolton Wanderers, so what better to do than kick back and let Marc and Henry do the talking for an hour? The Buff is back again…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Transfer window thoughts and a 3-2 defeat at Sheff Utd
Marc Iles brings you reaction from Bramall Lane after Bolton Wanderers' 3-2 defeat against Sheffield United in the Championship. Henry Hewitt drops by with his…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Lincoln City
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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Lincoln City
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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | What can we expect at Bolton Wanderers before Tuesday's transfer deadline?
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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Queen's Park Rangers 0-0 Bolton Wanderers
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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Queen's Park Rangers v Bolton Wanderers
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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Is this the start of a new White Hot era for Wanderers?
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…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Was that a performance that put John McAtee in the shop window?
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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End
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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End
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…
The BuffTHE BUFF PODCAST | Would we rather be in this position, or playing Bromley?
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…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Bolton Wanderers fan debate on the eve of the Championship season
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…
The BuffTHE LAST WORD | Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wandererers
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…
The BuffTHE FIRST WORD | All the build-up to Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton Wanderers
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…
The BuffThe Buff presents: Please don't start the season... We're not ready!
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…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast: The Championship prediction show!
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…
The BuffThe Buff presents: Slovakia Debrief and tales from the training ground
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 BuffTEAMTALK | Nobody wants to be the 'whipping boys' of the Championship
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…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast - Is it time just to trust the process at Bolton Wanderers?
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…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast - Do Bolton's low budget predictions make you nervous?
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…
The BuffTEAM TALK | Will Wanderers really have the second lowest budget in the Championship this season?
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…
The BuffThe Buff's Fixture Release Day reaction spectacular!
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…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast - Dropping the ‘P’ and putting the carrots before the potatoes
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…
The BuffTeamTalk - Why Wanderers have to put their hands in their pockets after promotion
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…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast - Oh, so you think it has been a slow news week at Bolton Wanderers, do you?
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…