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The Pools Pod
A podcast talking about Hartlepool United, hosted by Jack Twydale. I will be discussing the club's on-field performances past and present with a variety of guests.
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Episodes
The Pools PodRob McKinnon - A Pools Pod Special
Pools legend Rob McKinnon joins me to chat about his career at the club. He speaks about his relationship with Cyril Knowles and Alan Murray, plus his…
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Oct 30 - Inconsistencies
I'm joined by Danny and Isaac for a catch up on all things Pools. We chat about both high and low points from the last few weeks, and Pete Wild replacing Lee…
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Sept 18 - A Tough Start
In this episode, I'm joined by Danny to take a look back at a rough start to the season. We chat about what is going wrong on the pitch at Pools and wonder if…
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Aug 7 - Season Preview
A warm welcome back to BBC Radio Tees' Rob Law, who joins me for the season preview! We touch on a variety of subjects, including Pools' signings, fixtures…
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July 11 - Fixture Release
Danny and I look over the fixtures for the upcoming season, and chat about the standout games. Plus, a word on the new home kit and memories of kits gone by…
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June 26 - Signings Abound
I'm joined by Robbie Stelling to take a look at the last two months at the Vic - from the end of the season, to the positive steps taken since that game at…
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May 1 - Reflections
I'm joined by Danny to reflect on the last six weeks of the season. There's a few awards handed out, and some talk on teams moving in and out of the National…
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Mar 13 - No Pat, No Party
Danny and Isaac join me this week for a look at the home defeats to Sutton and Halifax, and the news that Scunthorpe have beaten us to the signing of Pat…
The Pools PodMicky Barron - A Pools Pod Valentine's Special
A Valentine's special, as I am joined by legendary former Pools skipper Micky Barron to talk about his time at the club - from the time he nearly signed for…
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Feb 6 - Poolie Down South
This week, I'm joined by Kieran Gill - the Daily Mail's Chelsea correspondent and born-and-bred Poolie - for a chat about the club. From following them home…
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Jan 23 - Two Games, Two Wins
Danny joins me for a look at our victories over Altrincham and Gateshead, and discuss Landon Smith's first round of press interviews. We also talk about the…
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Jan 9 - In Pools We Trust!
I am joined by first-time guests - and HUST board members - Ed Parkinson and Martin Corner for a fresh perspective on the takeover at Pools. We talk Raj Singh…
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Jan 1 - New Year, New Owner!
Happy New Year to you all! I am joined by Danny and Isaac to dissect the monumental news that the club has changed hands, as Raj Singh steps aside for Landon…
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Nov 21 - Cut Content
In lieu of a recorded episode this week, I have cobbled together some cut content from last week's recordings with Danny, Robbie, and Leo. Topics include the…
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Nov 14 - A Bumper Edition!
A bumper edition of the Pod this week, with three segments to get stuck into! First up is The Red's Danny Cooper, who speaks on Pools' recent form and a good…
The Pools PodTommy Miller - A Pools Pod Halloween Special
Happy Halloween! For my third Special episode, I am joined by ex-Pools player Tommy Miller to delve into his career at the club - from his beginnings in the…
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Oct 16 - The Hungarian Poolie
I'm joined by Peter Hustzi - the Hungarian Poolie - to chat about how he first fell in love with the club, and his visits to the Vic both this season and last…
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Oct 11 - Carlisle, York, and Gainsborough
I'm joined by Danny and Mark to chat about recent defeats to Carlisle and York, while looking ahead to our trip to Gainsborough Trinity in the FA Cup. We give…
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Sept 26 - A Tale of Two Games
BBC Radio Tees' Rob Law makes his long overdue debut on the Pod to discuss our two away games this past week! Plus, there's a few anecdotes about Eddie Kyle, a…
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Pod on Tour - Gateshead
A bonus bit of content, as the Pod goes on tour to Gateshead. Recorded on Tuesday, this is a solo ramble in the same fashion as the two previous tour episodes…
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Sept 26 Clip
A short clip from the upcoming Sep 26 episode, where I am joined by Rob Law to dissect the games at Aldershot and Gateshead. In the clip, Rob declares his…
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Sept 19 - Player Ratings
Join myself and Isaac as we dish out ratings for each player for the season so far. We also discuss the results against Forest Green and Brackley, and our…
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Sept 5 - Boston and the Wood
I'm joined by Daniel to chat about our last two home games - Boreham Wood and Boston. Disappointing draws, or something to build on? There's a bit of a ramble…
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Aug 29 - A Great Start!
An episode of two parts this week - Adam is first to join me as we look at a successful start to the season, and break down our performances to date. Danny is…
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Aug 15 - Yeovil and the National League
I'm joined this week by Hartlepool Mail writer Robbie Stelling to discuss the opening-day fixture at Yeovil and the month ahead. Plus, a chat about the wider…
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Aug 8 - The Season Preview
I'm joined by Isaac for the season preview! How will Pools do? Who will stand out? What will the League look like at the end of the season? Who knows, but…
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July 25 - A Testimonial and a Book
I'm joined this week by HGT advocate Jill Simmonds and 'Poolies at Heart' author Stephen Poxon to look ahead to Nicky Featherstone's testimonial, and look back…
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July 18 - Friendlies, Kits, and Signings
I am joined this week by Dan and Danny to chat about how the team are looking in pre-season, with a focus on the games at Whitby and Redcar. We talk about the…
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July 12 - The Fixtures
An epilogue to the season opener, where Adam, Ellis, and I discuss the fixtures for the upcoming season, and debate the wider league in general! Make sure to…
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July 11 - We're Back!
We're back for Season Two of the Pools Pod! Adam and Ellis join me for the season opener, where we look at the ups and downs of the off-season so far. We dive…
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May 10 - Season Review and Awards
It's the Pools Pod season review, and I'm joined by Dan and Isaac to hand out the traditional end-of-season awards! Player of the Season, Goal of the Season…
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April 25 - Gateshead and the Takeover
Danny and I chat about the excellent Easter Monday victory over Gateshead, and digest the latest takeover update from the club. Note: This episode was recorded…
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April 17
A two-hander this week, as Daniel joins me for a chat about Dagenham, our youth prospects, and the situation with promotion and relegation in the leagues…
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April 12
I am joined this week by Jill and Danny to look at Pools' recent form, how individual players have fared this season, and where the squad could potentially be…
The Pools PodBrian Honour - A Pools Pod Special
In this special episode, I am joined by Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour for an in-depth look at his footballing career - from Aston Villa to Pools, with…
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March 27
I'm joined this week by Mail present and past - Robbie Stelling and Sam Lee - to talk about Saturday's excellent victory over in-form Boston United. We also…
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March 13 - Raj Singh Resigns
I'm joined by Adam, Daniel, and Isaac to react to the news that Raj Singh is stepping down as Chairman of Hartlepool United. We look over the statement put out…
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Pod on Tour - Fylde
This week's episode is an improvised ramble - the second of the season, recorded across Tuesday and Thursday on my dictaphone - on the game at Fylde. Thoughts…
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February 28
I'm joined by Paul and Pat this week - we each put forward our best Pools XI from our time watching the club! Who makes it in? Who is unfortunate to miss out?…
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February 21
I'm joined this week by Adam and Daniel to have a cathartic discussion about the recent results at home to Altrincham and Maidenhead. Recorded on my birthday…
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February 14
The games are coming thick and fast, and I am joined this week by Her Game Too advocate Jill Simmonds and Technical Scout Ellis Hall to look over results…
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Pod on Tour - Sutton
A little bit of extra content to listen to before (or after!) the Tamworth game. This is an improvised ramble - recorded across Saturday and Tuesday on my…
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February 7
I am joined this week by Hartlepool Mail's Robbie Stelling to look over recent Pools news, including Anthony Limbrick stepping up, the 3UP campaign, recent…
The Pools PodJoel Porter - A Pools Pod Special
I am privileged to bring you a special episode this week, as I am joined by Pools legend Joel Porter to look back at his highs and lows at the club. He speaks…
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January 24
Adam and Danny join me this week to look over our draw with Wealdstone, and the news of injury layoffs for Anthony Mancini and Joe Grey. We cast our eye to the…
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January 17
Thank you to Isaac and Mark for joining me at short notice this week! We have a ramble about transfers, some contract news this week, and take a look at the…
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January 12
Another weekend without a game hasn't stopped us! Myself and Adam hand out player ratings for the first half of the season. Feel free to agree or disagree!…
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January 4
After a Christmas break, I am joined by Danny Cooper and James Daley - we ring in the New Year with a look back at wins over Yeovil and Oldham either side of a…
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December 20 - Hartlepool Mail
A Hartlepool Mail special this week, as I am joined by current Pools writer Robbie Stelling, and Pools reporter between 1999 and 2005, Sam Lee. We chat about…
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December 13
I am joined this week by Daniel Cooper from radio station 'The Red', and friend of the pod Adam Davison. We chat about the FA Trophy exit in midweek, Lennie…
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December 6 - Poolies at Heart
I am joined this week by Stephen Poxon, freelance author and Pools supporter, to discuss his upcoming book 'Poolies at Heart'. The book is a celebration of…
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November 29
I'm joined this week by Dan Nicholson and Paul Foster to reflect on Pools' victories over Solihull and Fylde, plus a look forward to the upcoming run of games…
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November 22
The opening episode of the Pools Pod! My guests to kick off the pod are Adam Davison and Isaac Retallick. We talk about the summer activity at Pools -…