Author, historian, and podcaster Gareth Dace chats with Iain about his experiences sharing his passion for the ups and downs of being a Tottenham Hotspur supporter in the 90s on his new podcast, 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? The Spurs Nostalgia Podcast.'

Gareth talks about his process creating and producing the show, his favourite moments, and what he has planned for seasons 2 and 3.

• Listen to 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack' on all the usual Podcast platforms (https://podfollow.com/is-gascoigne-going-to-have-a-crack-the-spurs-nostalgia-podcast)
• Buy Gareth's books here: https://90sspursbook.square.site/
• Listen to Gareth on 'The Game Is About Glory' podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-game-is-about-glory/view
• Follow Gareth on Bluesky: @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social

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Iain kicks off the new year by airing some grievances and how they influence the podcast.

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Why do some Spurs fans immediately reach for a podcast after a loss but others avoid them completely? In this episode, I unpack the psychology of post-defeat listening and why Tottenham Hotspur supporters turn to podcasts when results go wrong.

I break fans into distinct post-match listening types and explore what each group is really looking for after another tough result. Along the way, I examine the pros and cons of different Spurs podcast styles: instant reactions vs. next-day analysis, emotional venting vs. level-headed breakdowns, and fan catharsis vs. football journalism.

Finally, I offer listening recommendations tailored to your habits, mood, and tolerance level after a defeat. Whether you need validation, perspective, humour, or just someone else to suffer alongside, this episode helps you find the right Spurs podcast for the moment. Because supporting Tottenham is hard enough without choosing the wrong post-loss listen.

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Iain talks to Ashley Collie about being a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster and interviewing some of the world's biggest stars.

Ash is an award-winning journalist who has spent thirty years learning about the lives of athletes and movie stars. He talks about his experiences and how they inform his podcasting style as a member of Come And Discuss Spurs (CADS).

Read Ash's work at the links below:

• BBN Times articles: https://www.bbntimes.com/ashley-jude-collie
• Biography of Sonny Grosso: https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Hollywood-Real-Reel-Life/dp/B0D3JD64J2
• Justin Jefferson article for Flaunt magazine: https://www.flaunt.com/post/justin-jefferson-joy-is-contagious-issue
• Talking about LA Spurs for the Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tottenham-till-we-die-dan_b_9178582

Listen to the CADS podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1804554639

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In a break from podcast reviews, this episode discusses recent discontent within the Spurs fanbase by exploring the complex relationship between sports fandom, personal identity, and mental health.

Trigger warning: brief reference to studies on partner violence.

Some mental health resources:

UK: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

USA: https://www.nami.org/

References (all freely accessible):

https://www.reddit.com/r/tottenhamhotspur/comments/1ormd1a/spurs_season_ticket_holder_who_developed_actual/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1517295/full

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337989754_Positive_fantasies_and_negative_emotions_in_soccer_fans

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247720630_Seeing_Red_or_Feeling_Blue_Differentiated_Intergroup_Emotions_and_Ingroup_Identification_in_Soccer_Fans

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stigma-addiction-and-mental-health/202502/the-psychology-of-sports-fandom-balancing-wins-and

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080684282/what-it-means-for-sports-fans-mental-health-when-their-team-loses

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/sports-fans

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/aug/31/football-depression-spurs-john-crace

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/01/will-i-be-happier-if-i-erase-football-from-my-life-how-i-went-cold-turkey-and-quit-the-beautiful-game

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Spurs played Arsen*l and lost badly. I run through a list of words used by Tottenham Hotspur podcasters to describe the performance and analyze who the podcasters are blaming.

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Podcasts reviewed or listened to:

• An Echo Of Glory
• CADS
• Doctor Tottenham
• Hometown Glory
• Last Word On Spurs
• Oh So Spurs
• Rule The Roost
• Spurred On
• Suffering With Spurs
• The Cheese Room
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Game Is About Glory
• The Spurs Show
• The Tottenham Depot
• The View From The Lane
• Tottenham Home and Away
• Wicked Spursy
• YAPS

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It's November! Let's think about Tottenham Hotspur this season and, more importantly, what Spurs podcasters are saying about the Club.

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Podcasts mentioned:

• CADS
• Doctor Tottenham
• Filthy Shambles
• Grumpy Old Spurs
• Hollie's Hotspurs
• Hometown Glory
• Last Words on Spurs
• Lilywhite Lounge
• Nice One, Cyril
• Scarfey Spurs Talk
• SpursKingsTV
• SpurredOn
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Game Is About Glory
• The Spurs Five
• The View From The Lane
• Tottenham Chronicles
• YAPS

Iain discusses all things Tottenham Hotspur Podcasts with the host of Spurred On, Barnaby Slater.

Barnaby created one of the first Spurs fan channels in 2015 while working for Fremantle UK before starting his own daily podcast two years ago. He shares insights and stories about his experiences as a Tottenham content creator, meeting his heroes, and working behind the scenes on TV productions.

• Listen to Spurred On: https://podfollow.com/the-spurred-on-podcast
• Watch Barnaby on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@barnabyslater_
• Follow Barnaby on Instagram: @barnabyslater_
• Follow Barnaby on TikTok: @barnabyslater

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Iain chats with Mike Leigh about his Tottenham Hotspur podcasting career. Mike is the founder, co-producer and co-host of the longest-running Tottenham Hotspur podcast, The Spurs Show. He reflects on podding about Spurs for nearly twenty years, his favorite guests, who's on his wish list, living in Portugal, and shares some behind the scenes anecdotes.

Listen to The Spurs Show here: https://podfollow.com/261350282.

Follow The Spurs Show on social media https://linktr.ee/spursshow

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In this episode, Iain talks about Fabio Paratici's return to Tottenham Hotspur as co-Sporting Director after serving a30 month ban on any involvement in football operations (other than consultancy, apparently).

Listen for an overview of Paratici's career, his work at Spurs with Johan Lange, and how Spurs podcasts have reacted to his transfers and controversies. COYS.

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Podcasts discussed:

The Extra Inch

• Paratici Party (July 2021)
• For Richer Or For Porro (January 2023)
• Masonry (May 2023)

The Fighting Cock

• Falling Out With Conte (June 2021)
• The Paratici Problem (January 2023)
• Paratici In A Pack (March 2023)
• Tottenham's New Power Map (October 2025 via The Lab)

The Spurs Show

• The Wait Is Over (July 2021)
• ??? (2023)
• Frank Exchange Of Views (October 2025)

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