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Same Old City
Same Old City is an independent York City FC fan podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. We release regular episodes covering and current events at the club, plus other content including interviews, retro deep dives and more. Theme music by ScOmBer.
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Episodes
Same Old CityTone deaf
Halloween is approaching, and York encountered their very own bogeyman in the form of referee Ben Toner who ruined what had been a promising game against…
Same Old CityDraw me like one of your Pearce goals
Simon and Ben convene to pick the bones out of two 1-1 draws for City - the battling ten-man display at Newport and the frustrating home performance against…
Same Old CityThe Shoe People
Simon and Ben are joined by first-time guest Rob Yeomans to reflect on City’s first dropped points at home since January in the 1-1 draw against Northampton…
Same Old CityServing Kent
There’s a new guest on the pod this week, with Lennon Sissons joining Simon and Ben as we discuss City continuing their superb home form with a 3-0 win over…
Same Old CityNo Mersey! York beat Everton in the League Cup: 30 years on
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.sameoldcity.com “York City are at it again!” Simon is joined by Will Harris and Stu Wilson to…
Same Old CitySecond best-erfield
Ben and Simon shoot the breeze about a week that saw York fall to two defeats, firstly in a bizarre game against Newcastle U21 in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy…
Same Old CityNewb Found Glory
Hello, hello - City are back, and so is Ben as he joins Simon to discuss a very enjoyable 4-0 home win over Swindon Town. We salivate over wonder strikes from…
Same Old CityThe Grest is football
With Ben off sunning himself in Portugal, Simon is joined by guest JJ to cover City’s two trips to less sunny climes this week: the defeat at Cheltenham and…
Same Old CityMalcolm in the middle
Our latest pod covers a busy weekend in the world of Same Old City, as we discuss the comfortable 2-1 win over Exeter and reflect on a proud moment as Same Old…
Same Old CityI ♥ NY
Simon and Ben are joined by new guest James Green to reflect on an excellent away day that saw almost 2,500 City fans descend on Rotherham. We give our verdict…
Same Old CityThe Boyes are back in town
Guest Will Harris joins the pod to reflect on an impressive opening-day win over Bristol Rovers that has lifted the mood around the club. We analyse the key…
Same Old CityLiving in a box: City's 2026/27 season gets underway
The podcast is joined by Dave Hughes to assess a disappointing Carabao Cup loss at home to Crawley in Scott Lindsey’s first game in charge. We also cover the…
Same Old CityCrawley perspective on Scott Lindsey & previewing the League Cup tie
Crawley Town fan Sam Jordan joins us to discuss how new City head coach Scott Lindsey fared across two spells in charge at Broadfield Stadium. We discuss what…
Same Old CityStuart Maynard sacked & Scott Lindsey appointed - reaction pod
The sacking of Stuart Maynard and his replacement by Scott Lindsey has sent shockwaves through the York City community just a week before the season starts. In…
Same Old CityTruly Medley Deeply: New signings, fixtures, kits and more
Ben and Simon convene for a new podcast now that pre-season is underway. We reflect on some recent player departures, four new signings and a big new contract…
Same Old CityBackinyemi - Dipo & Maguire in, Fagan-Walcott out
Simon & Ben discuss recent transfer activity as Dipo Akinyemi makes a surprise return to the Minstermen, Frankie Maguire signs from Boston and Malachi…
Same Old CityStuart Maynard interview
We chat to City's title-winning manager Stuart Maynard, getting his thoughts on how the National League was won and finding out how he's preparing to lead the…
Same Old CitySame Old City: A new chapter
We've got some exciting news... we're launching a website! The new home for Same Old City is sameoldcity.com. Listen for more info on our plans for the future…
Same Old City2025/26 Season Review or: How I learned to stop worrying and love Stuart Maynard
Simon & Ben are joined by guest Will Harris to look back on York's record-breaking 25/26 season, picking out key moments to discuss and dishing out our end of…
Same Old CityCHAMPIONS
What's happened?! We've only gone and won our first league title in over 40 years in the most dramatic possible fashion, that's what. Listen as we relive a…
Same Old CityTitle decider special - Rochdale v York
So it's come to this: a National League title decider! We recap the win v Yeovil, the few minutes we thought the league might be won, and the heartbreak of…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Yeovil Town (H) preview with Ben from Gloverscast
Simon is joined by Yeovil fan Ben from Gloverscast to preview City's crucial last home game of the season - are Yeovil already on the beach, or do they have a…
Same Old CityFirst Class Male
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi Defences (and goalkeepers) win titles! We celebrate a hard-fought win at Tamworth and spend a fair while discussing whether the…
Same Old CityThe 100 Club
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi We are history makers! As Stuart Maynard's men pass the 100 point mark with an emotional late win over Altrincham, Same Old City…
Same Old CityHeed loss
Support Same Old City on Ko-fi We're still fighting for this title. Ben and Simon look back on more twists and turns in the race for the National League title…
Same Old CityThe gloves are off
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi One game, one game undefeated... We look back on wins over Morecambe & Eastleigh, plus a defeat at Boreham Wood in between. We…
Same Old CityBuffalo Stance
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi 23, 23 undefeated! We recap an exciting couple of weeks for City, with late drama v Hartlepool, a great trip to Wealdstone for…
Same Old CityRobbie Savaged
Vegans vanquished! Simon & Ben review more wins for City over Forest Green and Solihull Mo(t)ors, chat about the title race and whether Rochdale are likely to…
Same Old CityYou come at Jeff King, you best not miss
How do you solve a problem like Rochdale? Ben & Simon are joined by guest Tom to delve into recent games with Southend, Carlisle & Braintree, and debate how…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Carlisle United (A) preview with Lee from The Brunton Bugle
Joining Simon to preview the top-of-the-table clash between Carlisle and York is Lee who hosts The Brunton Bugle - a Carlisle United podcast. We chat about how…
Same Old CityHiram GOATeng
Top of the league! Ben & Simon look back on an eventful end to 2025 and start to 2026, reviewing the draw with Boston and wins at previous bogey teams…
Same Old CityDeck the halls with goals of Ollie
Christmas special time! We recap a not very Christmassy FA Trophy exit at Clitheroe, an early gift from Truro, and consider what the New Year might bring…
Same Old CityNifty shades of Grey
Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another…
Same Old CityLike a Rolling Stones
Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Gateshead (H) preview with Dan Bell
Simon is joined by Gateshead fan Dan Bell to preview the Heed's visit to the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday evening. Dan's YouTube channel DB30Sports…
Same Old CityShay Not Given
Are City out of the title race already? We discuss this and reflect on frustrating draws with Halifax and Boreham Wood plus a comfortable win over Wealdstone…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Boreham Wood (H) preview with Tom (From the stands - BWFC)
Simon chats to Boreham Wood fan Tom ahead of their visit to the LNER Community Stadium. What's the secret behind Boreham Wood's impressive start to the season…
Same Old CityHave I got Newbs for you
We're joined by guest Paul Plowman to review an impressive FA Cup win at Rochdale and a league win at Hartlepool. We discuss Alex Newby's fine form, Greg…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Rochdale (A) FA Cup preview with Mitchell (From the stands: Rochdale AFC)
Joining Simon to preview an intriguing FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Spotland is Rochdale fan Mitchell, who gives us the lowdown on Dale's flying start to…
Same Old CityThe Iron, man
Hop on board the York City rollercoaster! We recap some highs (a dominant 5-0 win over Carlisle, a creditable draw at Forest Green) and lows (home defeats to…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Scunthorpe United (H) preview with Barra from The Iron Hour
Simon chats to Scunthorpe fan Barra from The Iron Hour podcast about Scunthorpe's impressive start to life back in the National League, ahead of their trip to…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Forest Green Rovers (A) preview with Rhys Anderson
Ahead of York's trip to the New Lawn, Forest Green Rovers fan and reporter Rhys Anderson joins us to give the lowdown on Robbie Savage's table-topping side…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Carlisle United (H) preview with Dan Bateman
To preview Carlisle's visit to the LNER Community Stadium, we're joined by Dan Bateman, Carlisle fan and host of the National League Lowdown podcast. Support…
Same Old CitySame Old City Gold: Manchester United 0-3 York City (1995)
Originally released in September 2023, this re-release celebrates 30 years since York's famous win at Old Trafford. Features a deep dive into the game with…
Same Old CityAlex in Wonderland
How good is Alex Hunt?! We review a 100% winning start to Stuart Maynard's tenure as York manager including some lovely goals, debate tactics and wing-backs…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Braintree Town (A) preview with Craig Porte
We're joined by Craig Porte - Braintree Town fan, commentator and co-host of the National League Lowdown podcast - to preview York's upcoming trip to…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Tamworth (H) preview with Brett from TFC Social
We're joined by Brett, Tamworth fan and member of the TFC Social podcast, to give the lowdown on Tamworth ahead of the Lambs' visit to York on Tuesday night…
Same Old CityThe Other Side: Yeovil Town (A) preview with Ben from Gloverscast
Welcome to The Other Side, our new mini-episode format in which we're joined by opposition fans to preview York's upcoming games. Ben from Gloverscast joins us…
Same Old CityEmergency Reaction Pod: Hinshelwood out, Maynard in
The king is dead, long live the king. We react to the shock news that York City have parted company with Adam Hinshelwood and replaced him with Stuart Maynard…
Same Old CitySutton for punishment
This episode was recorded live so the audio quality is different to usual! We look back on a frustrating opening day draw with Sutton, continue to debate Joe…
Same Old City2025/26 Season Preview - Part Two
As the new season draws near, we gaze into our crystal ball and predict where every National League side will finish from 1-24. We're also joined by Sutton…
Same Old City2025/26 Season Preview - Part One
This time, we'll get it right. Simon and Ben start looking ahead to what promises to be a big season for YCFC - we discuss the new kits, transfer activity over…
Same Old CityThe Big Fat Quiz of York City (Same Old City v The Crux Of It)
Two Bens. Two York City podcasts. One winner. Simon plays quizmaster in this summer special episode, Ben Aspinall and Ben Robinson are the quizzers, as we try…
Same Old CitySeason Review 2024/25 (Truro away ole ole...)
It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. We look back on a disappointing end to a brilliant season, covering the playoff defeat to Oldham, rumours…
Same Old CityPlayoff semi-final preview special
Here we flipping go, boys. It's playoffs time and we have a panel of Simon, Ben, Will Harris & Stu Wilson to preview the crucial semi-final v Oldham. We're…
Same Old CityAn embarrassment of Richardsons
This City team has broken many records this season, but can it break through the barrier to the Football League? We recap how our title challenge ended after…
Same Old CitySe7en
Is the title race back on?! Ben and Simon take joy in recounting City's magnificent seven goals against Aldershot and an impressive win at Fylde. We debate…
Same Old CityYou can call me Mal
The pod reflects on a return to form with big wins over Rochdale and Wealdstone after a blip at Braintree. We look ahead to the playoffs, debate which…
Same Old CityThe Happy Wanderers: remembering City's FA Cup semi-finalists 70 years on
A very special episode telling the story of York City's run to the FA Cup semi-final in 1955. Featuring club historian Paul Bowser, as well as interviews with…
Same Old CityWe're going on a promotion Hunt
Playoffs it is then! We look back on frustrating home games with Forest Green Rovers and Altrincham who continue to be our nemesis, plus an away win at…