Poddenham Podspur (Spurs Podcast)

Iain chats to Greg from Wheeler Dealer Radio about his 10+ year years podcasting about Tottenham Hotspur. They discuss the origins of the pod, covering multiple managerial reigns, and returning to record one last pod after Spurs won the Europa League in Bilbao.

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Listen to Wheeler Dealer Radio: https://podfollow.com/847612214

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

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#Tottenham #Hotspur #TottenhamHotspur #COYS #THFC #Spurs #N17 #SpursPodcast #ComeOnYouSpurs

Let's talk about distractions.

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List of mental health crisis lines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Tags: #Tottenham #Hotspur #Spurs #COYS #THFC #TottenhamHotspur #N17 #PremierLeague #Football #Soccer #SpursPodcast

My first reaction pod! Why did I chose a sloppy 2-1 away loss to Fulham to lay down some thoughts?

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#Spurs #TottenhamHotspur #COYS #THFC #Tottenham #TottenhamHotspurPodcast #PremierLeague #N17 #IgorTudor #PremierLeague #SpursPodcast #Fulham #Football #Soccer

Thomas Frank is out, Igor Tudor is in, and Tottenham Hotspur are shaking it all about. This episode of Poddenham Podspur reviews how Spurs podcasters reacted to Frank's sacking, Tudor's hiring, and the North London Derby. Listen for pondering about whether there really is such a thing as a 'free hit' match and the transactional nature of football fandom.

Podcasts reviewed/mentioned:

• An Echo of Glory
• CADS
• COYS R Us
• Doctor Tottenham
• Fuad Cadani
• Grumpy Old Spurs
• Hometown Glory
• Inside Spurs (Talksport)
• Last Word on Spurs
• Nice One Cyril
• OhSoSpurs
• Only Tottenham
• Rule The Roost
• Scarfey Spurs Talk
• Sonny Talks Spurs
• Spurred On
• Stateside Spurs
• TapinTobs
• The Cheese Room Podcast
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Game Is About Glory
• The Paxton Tottenham Podcast
• The Spurs Five
• The Spurs Show
• The SpursRelated Podcast
• The Tottenham Depot
• The Tottenham Way
• The View From The Lane
• The Whistle Blows
• Tottenham - Home and Away
• We Are Tottenham TV
• Wicked Spursy

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Music by Neb Economou: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social

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A look back on Spurs' January transfer window. Listen for a timeline of events and summaries of the Tottenham Hotspur podosphere's views on the board, Thomas Frank, Johan Lange, Cristian Romero, and the new signings. All of this is bookended by an ill thought out framing device based on Frederic Bastiat's 'Parable of the broken window'. COYS, Up the Spurs, etc.

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Podcasts referenced in this episode

• CADS
• Doctor Tottenham
• Echoes of Glory
• Filthy Shambles
• Grumpy Old Spurs
• Hometown Glory
• Kate and Jimbo The Perfect Match
• Last Word On Spurs
• Nice One, Cyril
• Oh So Spurs
• Only Tottenham
• PureCOYS
• Rule The Roost
• Scarfey Spurs Talk
• Spurs From The Stands
• Talking Tottenham
• The Spurs 5
• The Big Jon Bass Show
• The Cheese Room
• The Crowing Cockerel
• The Extra Inch
• The Fighting Cock
• The Game Is About Glory
• The High Performance Podcast
• The Lab
• The Spurs Show
• The Tottenham Depot
• The Tottenham Way
• The View From The Lane
• Tottenham Home and Away
• Wicked Spursy

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

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

#COYS #Spurs #Tottenham

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

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Music by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa)

#COYS #TottenhamHotspur #Spurs #ThomasFrank

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.

#COYS

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

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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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Music by Neb Economou: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social

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COYS

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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Intro song by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)

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