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. 12 hr ago

    THE 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, interviews and chat as Steven Schumacher's side look to bounce back to winning ways. We hear from the Bolton boss along with midfielder Ruben Rodrigues, plus drop-ins from Russ Pollitt and a chat to press box regular Dan Barnes. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE FIRST WORD Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City

  2. 2 days ago

    THE 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 no points from either match, and all of a sudden Wanderers find themselves in the Championship bottom three. All is not lost, so Marc and Henry will attempt to make a balanced attempt to talk about the plusses and minuses of Bolton's start to the season, who is playing well and where they need to improve.  We hear about the biggest jobsworth in the world, why technology is against us this week and why Henry wasn't invited to the National Television Awards. Your emails are read out and the lads make their predictions for this Saturday lunchtime and the visit of Cardiff City. 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, or £31 for a whole year. 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.

    THE BUFF PODCAST | Champions of endeavour... You'll never sing that!

  3. 3 days ago

    THE 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 has lost four games in a row - but played well in each - so should that be reason for optimism or concern? We hear from the Wanderers boss along with defender Gaizka Larrazabal after the game, supporter Henry Hewitt gives his verdict, we chat with Dan Barnes for his views and Marc brings his verdict on the Press Box Scran. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-3 West Ham United

  4. 3 days ago

    THE 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 interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, some analysis from Whites super fan Russ Pollitt and a chat with press box regular Dan Barnes, reflecting on Josh Sheehan's successful appeal against his red card at Millwall. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United

  5. 5 days ago

    THE 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 Schumacher remained pleased with some elements of his side's performance, three successive defeats suggest there is still plenty of improvement needed. We hear from the Bolton boss and defender Chris Forino along with TLW regular Henry Hewitt, plus we get some feedback from the fans on email and voicenote. Press Scran Review returns and you'll find out why two USB plugs are better than one. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE LAST WORD | Millwall 4-0 Bolton Wanderers

  6. 4 Sept

    THE 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 Den with the help of Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and press box regular Dan Barnes. We have an interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher and a final review of what did - and didn't - happen on Transfer Deadline Day. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE FIRST WORD | Millwall v Bolton Wanderers

  7. 2 Sept

    THE 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 to tackle the transfer deadline, what did and didn't happen at the Toughsheet Stadium, and what it might mean for the Championship season ahead. The boys discuss the 1-0 defeat at home to Lincoln City, the 3-2 defeat at Sheffield United and make their predictions for the next two games ahead at Millwall and at home to West Ham United. We read out your emails and tackle all the big talking points, good, bad and ugly! We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE BUFF PODCAST | Bolton Wanderers in the transfer window... Let's talk about it!

  8. 2 Sept

    THE 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 thoughts, we hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, there's a transfer deadline day round-up and, of course, a press scran review. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year. 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.

    THE LAST WORD | Transfer window thoughts and a 3-2 defeat at Sheff Utd
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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.

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

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