The Buff

The Bolton News
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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.

  1. The Buff Podcast (part two) - What next for Bolton Wanderers?

    3 days ago

    The Buff Podcast (part two) - What next for Bolton Wanderers?

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    35 min
  2. The Buff Podcast (Part One) - Wembley wins and cold breakfasts!

    4 days ago

    The Buff Podcast (Part One) - Wembley wins and cold breakfasts!

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    53 min
  3. The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 4-1 Stockport County

    5 days ago

    The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 4-1 Stockport County

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    49 min
  4. The First Word | Bolton Wanderers v Stockport County

    23 May

    The First Word | Bolton Wanderers v Stockport County

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    35 min
  5. The Buff's Wembley play-off final prediction special!

    23 May

    The Buff's Wembley play-off final prediction special!

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    33 min
  6. Team Talk - Can Wanderers banish their Wembley nightmares?

    21 May

    Team Talk - Can Wanderers banish their Wembley nightmares?

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    1hr 23min
  7. Wembley's calling for Wanderers: Your play-off final appetiser!

    19 May

    Wembley's calling for Wanderers: Your play-off final appetiser!

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    52 min
  8. The Last Word - Bradford City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers

    15 May

    The Last Word - Bradford City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers

    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 emily.wood@localiq.co.uk   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 thebuffmail@gmail.com 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.

    36 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    The Bolton News
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bolton News
  • Show Website
    The Buff

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