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 Buff presents: Ian Evatt's return and the Russian Youri Djorkaeff

    1H AGO

    The Buff presents: Ian Evatt's return and the Russian Youri Djorkaeff

    Two draws, ground lost on the top two, and the return of former boss Ian Evatt... There are no shortage of talking points for Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt on this week's Buff Podcast. We look ahead to this weekend's game against Blackpool and discuss that the last 12 months has done for Ian Evatt's legacy, what sort of reception he can expect, and if Bolton can get back on track with a win. Results at Lincoln and Reading were short of what the Whites needed to keep track with Lincoln and Cardiff but the standard of the performance suggests all is not lost. The boys zoom out and look at what the bigger picture could look like IF the play-offs are now the only route left to the Championship. Elsewhere, it's the premiere of Sky Sports' Big Sam documentary. We bring you an exclusive teaser trailer and talk about whether it's time to have a lasting tribute to him at the stadium. And as ever we read out a load of your emails, including where you listen to The Buff, and why you became a Wanderer! 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 £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.

    1h 15m
  2. The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    1D AGO

    The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    Welcome back to The Last Word... And a point at Reading which kept Wanderers' unbeaten run going but meant they lost ground on the automatic promotion spots. Marc Iles talks through the major points of the game, picks out his key players, and brings in Bolton fan Henry Hewitt for his take. We also hear post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino. 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.

    32 min
  3. The Last Word - Lincoln City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    4D AGO

    The Last Word - Lincoln City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

    Welcome back to The Last Word... And a point that felt better than we thought it would before kick-off. Things looked tense at Sincil Bank as Lincoln City went into a first-half lead and then pummelled the Bolton penalty box after the break. But thanks to a Super Sam Dalby header and several excellent saves from Jack Bonham, Wanderers came back home with a point, and will live to fight another day. Marc Iles bring you all the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and goalkeeper Bonham, plus Henry Hewitt gives his verdict on another dramatic day. The Last Word for the weekend! 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.

    33 min
  4. The First Word - Lincoln City v Bolton Wanderers

    6D AGO

    The First Word - Lincoln City v Bolton Wanderers

    Welcome to The First Word - and a big game that requires a bumper sized podcast! Bolton Wanderers head to Lincoln City knowing defeat would leave them nine points adrift of second spot with the Imps also owning a game in hand... Not a scenario we want to be considering on the way back up the M1.  We catch up with Steven Schumacher and John McAtee at Lostock, plus there's a drop-by from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and a special interview with Stacey West blog and podcast's Gary Hutchinson that is well worth a listen. It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form! We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR! Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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
  5. The Buff presents: Prawn to be a Wanderer (shellfish lovers edition)

    FEB 12

    The Buff presents: Prawn to be a Wanderer (shellfish lovers edition)

    Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another show packed with Bolton Wanderers headlines, gossip and chatter. Of course, the weekend's big game against Lincoln City is the main topic of conversation. Can it really be a 'must-win' match with 13 more to follow? Should Josh Sheehan or Johnny Kenny be factored into a winning team? When could we see Ruben Rodrigues, and where will he play? The lads make their predictions for Sincil Bank and the following game at Reading, plus we read out your emails and the much-loved Why I'm a Wanderer. 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 £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.

    1h 12m
  6. The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Barnsley

    FEB 7

    The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Barnsley

    Welcome back to The Last Word... And a nail-biter that nobody expected at half time. Marc Iles talks you through the details of Bolton Wanderers' 3-2 win at home to Barnsley, a game that looked like being a cakewalk at one stage but proved to be anything but. We have the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and winger Rob Apter plus some input from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt after a dramatic afternoon at the Toughsheet. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR! Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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.

    32 min
  7. The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley

    FEB 6

    The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley

    Welcome to The First Word - and now that the transfer window is closed, time for the real business to begin. The first of 16 games remaining for Wanderers, old foes Barnsley come to the Toughsheet having had some difficulties in January and with a backlog of fixtures with which to contend. We hear from Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher ahead of the match, and catch up with the Barnsley side of things with local reporter Doug O'Kane. Bolton fan Russ Pollitt drops by with his view on the weekend, all sewn together with a bit of commentary from Marc Iles. The start to your matchday in podcast form! We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR! Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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.

    40 min
  8. Leave us a loan! The Buff's great big transfer window debrief

    FEB 5

    Leave us a loan! The Buff's great big transfer window debrief

    Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back again with a packed out show bringing you the best of the Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News. Deadline Day has been and gone, so we look back at the highs and lows of the transfer window and some of the late surprises that popped up for Fergal Harkin, Steven Schumacher and Co. We look ahead to this weekend's game at Barnsley and give our predictions, plus there is a bumper email section and the much-anticipated return of Why I'm a Wanderer. 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 £3 for three 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 22m
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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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