This week we've got exclusive reaction to our 3-0 thumping of Stoke City with Michael Jacobs, Gavin Massey lets us into his personal life in Getting to Know You and our former, double-promotion winning midfielder Jason Jarrett shares his thoughts on the current squad and comparisons to his time at the club! Plus, we've got a studio guest! Simon Gregory from the Progress With Unity podcast chats all about the season so far and goes in-depth with Guy Clarke on all things Latics! If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!

This week on Latics Listen we're talking; 40 years in the EFL, broken noses, dressing room antics, points to prove and debuts against Aston Villa... episode four has some 'different' sound bites! Josh Windass and Lee Evans bring you real-time updates from the dressing room, Will Grigg's talking musicals, animated movies and Michael Jacobs the joker, whilst club legends Tommy Gore and Noel Ward discusses our first ever match in league football 40 years ago on Sunday! So who's on this week's episode? Will Grigg Getting to Know You is back with a familiar voice and face of everyone's favourite goal scorer, but this time Will takes us into his life, his likes and dislikes, his soft spot for musicals and animated movies and how Michael Jacobs is one of the true jokers in the dressing room. Tommy Gore and Noel Ward Two of the eleven men to carry the flag into the EFL in 1978, Tommy Gore and Noel Ward reveal what it was like to turn full time, the atmosphere in the dressing room moments before our first ever league game against Hereford United and how Noel almost missed the match because of a broken nose. Josh Windass A deadline day signing from Rangers FC, Josh Windass tells us about his Latics debut against Aston Villa, the underestimated environment of Scottish football and how disappointment as a young footballer at Huddersfield Town set him up to be the player and man he is today. Lee Evans Back where he always wanted to be, Lee Evans chats to Guy Clarke about his return at Villa Park and how he's delighted to be back working for Paul Cook and his team.

It's a star-studded third episode of the official Wigan Athletic podcast, Latics Listen! Latics favourite Emile Heskey shares his tales from his time at the club ahead of Paul Cook's side's visit to Villa Park. Antonee Robinson lifts the lid on that Jedi nickname and Chey Dunkley tells us what it was like to organise a new back four, with Reece James, Cedric Kipre and Robinson all making their debuts in the 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday last week. We also bring the fallout from transfer deadline day, as Callum Connolly, Josh Windass, Joe Garner and Lee Evans all arrived at the Wigan Athletic Training Centre. So who's on this week's episode? Emile Heskey A huge favourite during his time at the DW Stadium, Emile Heskey chats to Guy Clarke all the way from Dubai as he recalls his Latics and Aston Villa memories, and tells us which Premier League stadiums he always enjoyed silencing the crowd at. Heskey scored 16 times for Latics in the Premier League between 2006-2009 before his move to Villa Park. Antonee Robinson Flying full back and United States Men's National Team star Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson is the latest in the Getting to Know hot seat as we find out all about his nickname, his favourite Star Wars characters and episodes, and why he could become a maths teacher in the future! Chey Dunkley Ain't nobody... better suited to organising a brand new defence! Chey chats all about last Saturday's opening day victory over Sheffield Wednesday, which saw the defender in a back line made up of first team debutants. Transfer Deadline Day We hear exclusively from three of our four new signings, with Josh Windass arriving from Rangers FC, Joe Garner from Ipswich Town and the return of Lee Evans from Sheffield United... we also recap Callum Connolly's debut the first time round with two goals at Burton Albion in 2017!

Latics Listen is back! Following on from our popular first episode straight out of the training camp in Spain, we returned to the Wigan Athletic Training Centre to bring you episode two as Latics build up to the start of the Sky Bet Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday at the DW Stadium on Saturday. So who's on this week's episode? Chris Kirkland With 131 Premier League appearances to his name during a six-year spell at the DW Stadium, Chris Kirkland chats to Guy Clarke about his time at Wigan Athletic, his move to Hillsborough Stadium and career at Sheffield Wednesday, Latics' chances in the Championship this season, plus his inspirational battle with anxiety and depression. Chris' words carry a vitally important message, reflected in this year's EFL partnership with mental health charity, Mind. You, the supporters! More than 1,600 supporters attended the second annual #LaticsOpenDay last Thursday and we wanted to know what you thought ahead of the new season! Christian Walton An in-depth chat with returning goalkeeper Christian Walton, who sets out his aims for the 2018-19 campaign, reflects on a record-breaking 2017-18 and sets out his plans for his career ahead. Callum McManaman Getting to Know returns (much like the man who features) as Callum McManaman lifts the lid on his boyhood idol, favourite sport other than football, biggest influence on his career and how celebrating his first Latics goal with his friends is right up their with his favourite football memories.

This is Latics Listen the official Wigan Athletic podcast. Welcome to this our debut episode ahead of the 2018/19 season. Hear exclusively from manager Paul Cook on new signing Callum McManaman following his return to Latics on a permanent deal from Sunderland. We also delve deeper into the squad's pre-season training camp at the La Cala Golf Resort & Spa in Spain. New signing Kal Naismith takes part in Getting To Know You, Ian Walker of 3P Logistics speaks about his connections as both a fan and supporter in Tics Talk. Plus Latics Rewind sees us catch up with a former club favourite in Lee McCulloch ahead of the final pre-season outing at Ibrox against Rangers. If you want to get involved, or have any feedback for us to take on board you can contact us via [email protected].