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The Width of a Post

Regular podcast on all things Bradford City from Width of a Post writers Katie, Jason, Tim and Alex.

Episodes

  1. Episode #63 - Jason's Mythical Quiz Victory

    OCT 29

    Episode #63 - Jason's Mythical Quiz Victory

    Jason, Tim, and Alex return to look back over the first part of Bradford City's season ahead of this week's FA Cup break. After their 2-1 home defeat against Doncaster on Saturday, City fall back to the edge of the playoffs again. Is this their ceiling or is the more to come? Jason also laments the lost tapes where he claims to have beaten Tim in a Bradford City quiz. Chapters 00:00 Welcome! 02:19 Reaction to the Doncaster game 24:01 The season so far 53:45 Looking forwards 01:02:11 Your questions!

    1h 18m
  2. Episode #62 - Cooking with gas

    SEP 10

    Episode #62 - Cooking with gas

    Jason and Alex return to cast their eye over City's first month of the season. After the 2-1 win at home to Carlisle, City sit in the play offs. But do they have enough about them to finally break through? NB: Audio a bit flaky in places, but salvaged as best as we could. All complaints should be directed to tim@widthofapost.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome! 02:35 Carlisle at home and early impressions 27:22 State of the Squad 41:15 Parkinson 2.0? 55:20 Andy Cook and his legacy at Valley Parade

    1h 11m

  3. AUG 8

    Episode #61 - Season Preview 2024-25 with Tom McDermott!

    The amazing Tom McDermott steps in to guest host the podcast this week as Jason clearly has something better to be doing. Tom joins Tim and Alex to preview the new Bradford City season. Ahead of Saturday's first game, the guys touch on the ins and outs in the squad, expectations for the new season, and look forward to the opener on Saturday against the MK Dons. We also have a bonus section at the end to go through your thoughts heading into this new season! Optimism is flowing with a season not yet off the rails so make sure to enjoy before we play any actual games and reality sets in! 00:00 Hello and Welcome to the Width of a Post Podcast! 02:06 Have City improved since the end of last season? 14:20 Is Graham Alexander heading into a make or break year? 22:29 Tim talks about Bobby Pointon for a while 25:34 Expectations for the ownership? 31:33 What is going to happen with Jake Young? 37:54 How will City go against the MK Dons this weekend? 44:23 IS THIS FINALLY OUR YEAR?! 50:54 Your thoughts!

    1h 11m

  4. APR 8

    Episode #60 - Retained List 2024!

    Jason, Tim and Alex are back to spend as little as time as possible talking about City's performances since the last podcast, put this year into the memory hole, and move on to seasons new! After going position by position through the squad, they finish by answering your questions, potential new signings and Ash Taylor and Vadaine Oliver as a future Big Man-Big Man partnership up top. NB: The audio quality for this episode is a bit patchy. Sorry about that, we tried our best to salvage as best as we could. Send all feedback about the sound quality to jasonandhisbrokenheadset@widthofapost.com Timestamps (02:55) Recent form and new appointments upstairs (10:33) The Retained List! (12:04) Goalkeepers (14:10) Fullbacks (19:57) Central Defence (30:43) Central Midfield (40:05) Wide Forwards (46:17) Strikers (53:47) Your Questions!

    1h 2m

  5. MAR 7

    Episode #59 - We’ll go towards the shallow end first half, ref

    Jason and Tim reconvene to discuss the latest at Valley Parade whilst Alex is not around. They react to the midweek draw against Doncaster before identifying some of the issues in the balance of the squad Graham Alexander is having to manage. They touch on the challenges they seem to face getting the most out of their most important player, before casting their eye to the club’s dwindling play off prospects. Jason and Tim finishing up answering some of your questions, including the form of Tyreik Wright, the atmosphere in the ground, and tidal patterns.   Timestamps (00:00) Hello and Welcome to the Width of a Post Podcast! (01:15) Reaction to the Doncaster game (08:55) The need for multiple Gilliei (15:42) Getting the best out of Andy Cook (23:36) Play off prospects (30:04) Your questions!

    53 min

  6. FEB 8

    Episode #58 - Concentrate on the Johnny Paint

    Jason, Tim and Alex return to talk about City's waning form, an eventful transfer window, and the side's prospects in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup. Timestamps (00:00:00) Hello and Welcome to the Width of a Post Podcast (00:03:45) Eight League games without a win (00:10:36) Jamie Walker's injury and the balance of the team (00:27:40) Closing the curtains on the January Transfer Window (00:46:53) Three month check-in on Graham Alexander (00:53:13) Free Bobby Pointon! (00:58:43) Groundhog Day (01:07:45) Finally a run in the Johnny Paint and favourite memories

    1h 20m
  7. Episode #57 - "I'll take your smallest set of off-road tyres please"

    JAN 17

    Episode #57 - "I'll take your smallest set of off-road tyres please"

    Jason, Alex and Tim return from their winter break to discuss the prospects of the Mini Match Ball Car for the rest of the season on an increasingly waterlogged pitch. Will the club build a temporary road on the halfway line? Does the sponsor have a Mini Match Ball Helicopter? They also move on to discuss football before looking back at the career of James Hanson following his recent retirement announcement.

    1h 27m
  8. Episode #56 - Where's Bobby?

    11/13/2023

    Episode #56 - Where's Bobby?

    Jason and Alex recap Graham Alexander's appointment as City manager and his opening game, a 2-1 home defeat to Barrow (01:40). They then discuss City's 33-day long process of appointing their new manager (26:10), before unpicking some of the challenges the new regime will face over the coming weeks and months (44:39). Finally, your best stories of attending City games with family members (01:03:40).

    1h 13m
  9. Episode #55 - Yet another managerial sacking

    10/09/2023

    Episode #55 - Yet another managerial sacking

    Episode #55 - Yet another managerial sacking by The Width of a Post

    1h 24m
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Regular podcast on all things Bradford City from Width of a Post writers Katie, Jason, Tim and Alex.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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