Iain sits down with Flav Bateman to chat about his career as a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster. From recording in a derelict pub to now running one of the most popular football podcasts, Flav reflects on some of his accomplishments, challengers, and what makes The Fighting Cock a cornerstone of the Spurs fandom.

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Listen to Flav on The Fighting Cock (https://podfollow.com/the-fighting-cock/view), The Lab (https://podfollow.com/the-lab-2/view), Football Between The Lines (https://podfollow.com/lads-anonymous), and Lads Anonymous (https://podfollow.com/football-between-the-lines).

Follow Flav on X (@Flav_Bateman)

https://thefightingcock.co.uk/

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Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)

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Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky (@poddenhampodspur.bsky.social) or email [email protected]

#COYS #THFC

Spurs won a trophy a few months ago! So, why does the mood around Tottenham online spaces feel so glum?

Iain is joined by Mark and Matt from THFC Bluesky (a.k.a. COYSky) to talk about how Tottenham fans process frustrations, their causes, and share their tips on remaining positive.

Follow Matt @radicals-roots.bsky.social and Mark @stowellym.bsky.social because they're good dudes.

Music by Nec Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)

Follow Poddenham Podspur @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or @iain.coys.social.

Email: [email protected]

Tottenham Hotspur fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to podcasts—but which one truly rules the airwaves?

Poddenham Podspur dives deep into the world of Spurs fan-created audio and video, using data to dissect the most popular and influential Spurs podcasts out there.

COYS

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Get in touch:

Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social

Email: [email protected]

Thanks to:

• u/annyong333 for sharing the r/COYS survey data
• Spurs Kings TV for hosting the 2025 Spurs YouTube Content Creator Awards
• @ownbrand.bsky.social for hosting the Spurs Bluesky end of season awards
• Music by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)

Watch Spurs Kings TV's 2025 Spurs YouTube Content Creator Awards here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vdyWHxV3aj4

Podcasts/Channels Mentioned:

Alasdair Gold, Ben Bowman, Chris Cowlin's Spurs Chat, Doctor Tottenham, ExpressionsOozing, George Acchilea, Spurred On, Talking Tottenham, The Crowing Cockerel, The Extra Inch, The Fighting Cock, The Game Is About Glory, The Last Word On Spurs, The Spurs Show, The View From The Lane, Wheeler Dealer Radio, yummy_2

Iain chats with good friend and football renaissance man Mike Steenstra about his podcast (Rooster And The Villain), organizing community events (The World Cup Pop Up), running an Official Supporters Club, developing an obsession with lower tier US soccer, and doing all this while being a dad.

Follow Mike on X (@RoosterVillain), Bluesky (@roostervillain.bsky.social), or Instagram (@the_footyclub).

Listen to Rooster And The Villain here: https://podfollow.com/1450403556

Check out Mike's excellent interview series with folks across the American soccer landscape including:

- Bill Taylor & Boise Pro Soccer (https://pod.fo/e/2f6c21)

- Abe Navarro & Pick Up Soccer in Baltimore (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DoLmQHpknBYoC4270CU2t?si=8tLMm7nkQS-MMlEhdvul6w)

Follow Rooster And The Villain on Beyond The 90: https://beyondthe90.substack.com/s/the-rooster-and-the-villain

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Thanks to Neb Economou for the intro music (Bluesky: [email protected])

Iain reflects on the Ange Postecoglou era at Tottenham Hotspur the only way he knows how: by listening to Spurs podcasts.

Listen for a summary of how supporters voiced their feelings on sacking Ange, debated the merits of hiring Brentford's Thomas Frank, expressed animosity towards the THFC board, and what all this means for the Club's identity.

COYS

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Follow the pod on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email [email protected]

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Music by Neb Economou

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Podcasts mentioned:

• Ben Bowman
• CADS
• Doctor Tottenham
• Gold And Guest Talk Tottenham
• Last Word On Spurs
• Oh So Spurs
• Park Lane Podcast
• Rule The Roost
• Spurs Kings TV
• The Cheese Room
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Game Is About Glory
• The Lab
• The Spurs Show
• The Tottenham Depot
• Tottenham Home And Away
• We Are Tottenham TV
• Wheeler Dealer Radio
• Wicked Spursy

Listened to but not directly referenced: The Tottenham Way, An Echo Of Glory, The View From The Lane,

Iain sits down with Gareth Dace to talk about his book, 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have A Crack? Spurs In The 90s", compare how the club and fan culture has changed over three decades, discuss Tottenham Hotspur heroes and villains, and offer a few historical podcast recommendations for your summer travels. COYS

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Follow Gareth on Bluesky: @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social

Buy "Is Gascoigne Going To Have A Crack?': Spurs In The 90s - Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity" (available now): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gascoigne-Going-Have-Crack-Mediocrity/dp/1801507023/

Preorder "Hot Shot Tottenham: Spurs In The 80s - Hoddle, Hummel and Hazards" (available Sept 15, 2025): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Shot-Tottenham-Hoddle-Hazards/dp/1836801904/

Listen to Gareth on The Game Is About Glory podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-game-is-about-glory

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Podcast Recommendations:

The Oral History Of Tottenham Hotspur (The Spurs Show): https://pod.fo/e/2e1e68

The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson (It Was What It Was): https://shows.acast.com/it-was-what-it-was/episodes/the-brilliance-of-bill-nicholson-part-one-with-steve-perryma

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Follow us on Bluesky: @PoddenhamPodspur.bsky.social

Email the show: [email protected]

Music by Neb Economou.

How do you learn to produce and market a Spurs podcast?

In this episode, iain chats with Guy Varela about his passion for Tottenham Hotspur, his podcast (Hotspur State of Mind), and how making a podcast is linked to his college studies.

COYS

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Listen to Hotspur State of Mind on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGMh4Nf0OYnBpRqkvuFk6?si=e3595d8b3f5d4144

Visit the show's website: https://hotspurstateofmind.wordpress.com/

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Podcasting Textbooks:

• "Podcasting Marketing Strategy: A Complete Guide to Creating, Publishing and Monetizing a Successful Podcast" by Daniel Rowles & Ciaran Rogers.
• "Podcast Audio: Make Your Show Sound As Good As Your Content" by Barry R. Hill.
• "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio" by Jessica Abel.

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Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social

Email the show: [email protected]

Music by Neb Economou.

Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League but more importantly how do the Spurs podcasters feel about this? iain talks about the shows he listened to, reflects on the importance of this win for the THFC community, and enjoys the good vibes. COYS

Music by Neb Economou

Spurs Pod Bibliography: Dr. Tottenham, The View From The Lane, Come And Discuss Spurs, Tottenham Home and Away, Rule The Roost, The Extra Inch, Last Word On Spurs, The Tottenham Depot.

Spurs are days away from playing Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final and iain explores how each fanbases' podcasters are approaching the final.

Follow the show on Bluesky @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email [email protected].

Music by Neb Economou.

Podcasts listened to:

Spurs

• An Echo Of Glory
• Chris Cowlin
• Come and Discuss Spurs (CADS)
• Durag Diaries
• Hollie's Hotspurs

• Last Word On Spurs
• Nige Pure COYS
• Oh So Spurs
• Rule The Roost
• Spurs Diehards TTID
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Irish Hotspur
• The Tottenham Depot

Manchester United

• Alice Talks Football
• American Red Devils
• Devil In The Details
• Simply Red
• Stretford Paddock
• Talk Of The Devils
• The Promised Land
• United We Stand

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR ARE IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL AND THE SPURS PODCASTERS ARE VERY EXCITED. IAIN DISSECTS THEIR EXCITEMENT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SPURS.

Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social

Email: [email protected]

Music by Neb Economou.

Podcasts listened to (deep breath):

Rule The Roost, An Echo Of Glory, Tottenham Boys Makin' All The Noise, The Cheese Room, Spurred On, The Game Is About Glory, The View From The Lane, The 1882 Club, Chris Cowlin ft. Dorset Spur, We Are Tottenham TV, Last Word On Spurs, Oh So Spurs, Spurs News Podcast, The Tottenham Way, Come And Discuss Spurs, Doctor Tottenham.