The Buff

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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 Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bradford City play-off semi-final first leg

    5H AGO

    The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bradford City play-off semi-final first leg

    Welcome back to The Last Word... And it's advantage Wanderers in the play-offs. Join Marc Iles for a look back at all the best bits from Saturday night's tense first leg, including a love-in with Amario Cozier-Duberry and a chat with victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher. 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.

    29 min
  2. THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City - Play-off semi-final 1st leg

    1D AGO

    THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City - Play-off semi-final 1st leg

    Welcome to The First Word - and it's down to the serious business.  Marc Iles collects all the pre-match interviews, fan analysis and stats for the play-off semi-final clash with Bradford City. 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.

    46 min
  3. The Buff presents: Superiority complexes, underdogs and play-off semi-finals

    2D AGO

    The Buff presents: Superiority complexes, underdogs and play-off semi-finals

    Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And it's play-off time! Bolton Wanderers take on Bradford City at the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday night, followed by a return meeting at Valley Parade on Thursday. Marc Iles is joined by sports-desk team-mate Dan Barnes to discuss the week's headlines and all the gossip and rumours ahead of the game. As ever, we read out your emails, a tale of how one listener became a Wanderer, and we make our own predictions on how we think the first leg will go. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff! 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.

    1h 3m
  4. The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-3 Luton Town

    MAY 3

    The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-3 Luton Town

    Welcome back to The Last Word...And the regular season is done and dusted. Time for the play-offs. Bradford City await over two legs in the semi-final after Wanderers lost only their second home game of the season against Luton Town, who were themselves denied a shot at the play-offs thanks to Stevenage's late win against Wigan Athletic. We bring interviews with Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan plus a drop in from Henry Hewitt as part of a round-up of all the action, and some news from the end-of-season awards. 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 £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   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
  5. The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Luton Town

    MAY 1

    The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Luton Town

    Welcome to The First Word - and the last First Word of the regular season! Wanderers host Luton knowing a win would guarantee third spot. But the Hatters need three points too if they are to sneak into the top six at the last possible moment. We've got a stacked podcast this week including interviews with Steven Schumacher and ibbi Cissoko, Russ Pollitt drops by to give his take on the weekend and we speak to Luton fan and YouTuber Lewis Williams for the inside scoop on our opponents. 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.

    58 min
  6. The Buff Podcast: Looking ahead to Luton, and play-offs here we come!

    APR 29

    The Buff Podcast: Looking ahead to Luton, and play-offs here we come!

    Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And Wanderers are finally play-off bound! Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for another voyage into this week's headlines at the Toughsheet Stadium, including an entertaining draw at Bradford City, the concern over Sam Dalby's injury and Ibrahim Cissoko's remarkable upturn in form. As ever, we read out your emails, take a closer look at the play-off picture, make some predictions for the end-of-season awards and read out another Why I'm a Wanderer. Oh, and there's the little matter of a home game against Luton Town to discuss too. It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff! 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.

    1h 8m
  7. The Last Word - Bradford City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    APR 25

    The Last Word - Bradford City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    Welcome back to The Last Word...And the play-offs are in the bag. Sure, it should probably have been three points and not just the one at Bradford, but the performance at Valley Parade was encouraging nevertheless. We hear from Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues after the game and also introduce a newcomer to our parish. Sam Burtonwood brings some of the sights and sounds from the terraces and gives his verdict on the game. 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 £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   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.

    29 min
  8. The First Word - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers

    APR 24

    The First Word - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers

    Welcome to The First Word - Now in podcast and video form! Join Marc Iles for a browse through the pre-match press conference as Wanderers head to play-off rivals Bradford City looking to cement their place in the top four. We hear from Steven Schumacher and goalkeeper Jack Bonham, plus Bolton fan Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the weekend. And we also rope in Simon Parker, the Bantams writer for the Telegraph and Argus, for a chat about their season so far. 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.

    39 min
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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.

Information

  • 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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