Stonescast

"It's a results business..." 
We're back in the Captains Lounge for another episode of Wealdstone related cosy fire side chat! 
In this cast: 
We look back at the highs and lows of the recent games against Gosport, Yeovil, Braintree and Ebbsfleet and ask questions about our game management abilities.
Are we now seeing what we think is our strongest 11, and are the dynamic duo of Reid and Ashford going to be the catalyst to a resurgence in our fortunes on the pitch? 
Then it's all eyes North as the lure of the Cup pokes its head over the horizon, and the Stones faithful hit the road to Grimsby. 
After that a quick look towards the upcoming fixtures arriving in the next few weeks including the mouth watering game against Fulham U21's and who we're almost certainly going to draw in the 2nd and 3rd round as it's written in the stars obviously! 
It's a combo of axe wielding and happy clapping this episode, as Chris is chief justice of our kangaroo court of Luca, Jez and Dave. But who is on which side of the fence?

"I feel physically sick just thinking about it!" 
It's been a testing couple of weeks for everyone, so let our chaps take you back and remind you just how testing it can be following this club, eh? Who wouldn't want that fun? 
In this episode: 
Part 1 00:00 Tim is actually a first time guest on the cast, so as a newbie he has to fill us in on his Stones credentials. It's the law after all. Then it's on to business as we look back at the last 3 games against Southend, Halifax and Gateshead, and in particular how late goals are killing us so far this season. 
Part 2 47:00 The somewhat sticky subject of how Matt Taylors tenure at the club so far has gone, and is it understandable that in some corners of the fanbase there's rumblings of the guillotine being mentioned. Are the justified? Does he stay or does he go, and if he does stay how long has he got to turn things around? 
There's also the reasonable statement that not scoring goals is as big a problem for us as conceding them late on, so what do we do about that? 
Plus we look forwards to the next 4 fixtures, which we all think could be pivotal for both the club, and the managerial team. 
Sudhir is in the hot seat hosting for the first time since Season 1, with every mum's favourite teacher Alex, everyone's favourite Rawal Akhil, and everyone's favourite Fleet Street hack Tim giving their thoughts on everything Wealdstone.

"Non-sensical ramblings" 
We've loads to chew over in this episode as the early season scramble of games carries on relentlessly, so let's get straight down to business. 
Part 1 00:00 Our traditional review of the games we've played since the last edition. It's the disappointment of York (H) and Woking (A), the fun and games at FGR (A), the derby day defeat against Barnet (H), and finally the highs and lows of Southend (H). 
The question gets asked, it the "down the hill" thing an actual thing, or not a thing? 
Part 2 49:45 It's onto the previews of the elite away trip to Halifax, and some what less epic Gateshead (A). 
We welcome back Sam Howes and cast an eye over the new addition of Elliot Thorpe. 
Then it's the arrival of the National League Cup, of which some are less welcoming than others, especially with the way the competition came into existence and with what the underlying motives of the Premiership clubs might be. 
Closing out we discuss what Georgiou has to do to get a game, is Taylor too much of a tinkerer, and just like the "down the hill" thing, is the "midweek under the lights" thing also a thing? 
There's a lot to "thing" about and it's down to Mark Hyde to heard the cats this week, with Hillsy, McMiserable and Riv the ones having the kittens.

"Sorry Freddie..." 
Another chocker episode of every single person in the Worlds favourite Wealdstone podcast is coming right at ya! Let's see what we've got in store for you this time. 
Part 1 00:00
It's a welcome back to one of our once proper youth casters, Sammy Ellis who gets his first senior cap in the big leagues, so we briefly catch up on his back story, then it's onto business. 
Reviews a plenty as it's a look back to the games against Sutton, Hartlepool, Fylde and Solihull, and there's an understandable positivity in the air. We celebrate two "500 ups!" in our ranks, discuss the latest loanee signings and ask whether there should be more transparency regarding the injury situation of our squad. 
Part 2 50:40 
It's onto the previews as a chock full of games are coming up. It's a deeper delve into York, Woking and FGR, before looking further ahead at the games against Barnet and Southend. 
We celebrate hitting 1,000 season tickets and close out by looking at the lows and highs of our fans away from home. 
It's Tim holding the fort despite his obvious dementia starting to kick in, with Dave, Leo and Zac (or is it Freddie?) having all the opinions. 

"Tuesday, under the lights..." 
Your super soaraway Stonescast is back for episode 2 of the new season, and the games now start coming thick and fast. 
In this episode we look back at the opening two games at Daggers and home to Oldham and discuss how our points tally could look a lot different if it wasn't for small margins. 
Then, coming over the hill we've got Sutton, Pools, Fylde and Solihul is quick succession in a tough open passage of games which could see us in a happy place, or easily looking down the barrels of the relegation zone. 
Missing players are a problem, but what about our striking options, and is our keeper up to the task? 
There's very much a difference of opinion in this episode which ring master Paul keeping the peace (or not in some cases) between Cameron, Alex and newbie Aaron. 

"Can we cut this bit?"
We're back for the forth season of Stonescast, with all the old Wealdstone related nonsense  you've come to expect from our merry band of contributers! Your favourite (and by favourite we mean only) Stones podcast is back in the building with a spring in it's step and chock full of optimism for the upcoming National League campaign. 
But enough of our trumpet blowing, let's get down to business. 
Part 1 00:00 
We cast our eye over our pre-season, discuss the transition from the caretaker stewardship of the club from Sam Cox onto the new regime of Matt Taylor, and we say goodbye to a few squad members, welcome to the new, and huzzah to those who are back. 
Part 2 39:15 
It's time to preview the new season, who do we think will be the genuine title contenders, who will be relegation candidates, and where we think we're going to finish. Then we look forwards to the away game at Daggers on Saturday, followed by Oldham at the Vale a week later. 
And closing it's the new TV deal with DAZN and what's been happening locally over the summer and ask what progress has been made, if any, on the new stadium. 
It's Chris in the chair with Jes, Riv and Sudhir coming atcha with all the hot takes.

"All phones are banned. Except Sean." 
The season draws to a close, and so does the cast as we all look forwards well deserved Summer break. 
And we finish with a pod of two casts! 
Part 1 00:00 
We are graced with the presence of Max Kretzschmar in the Captains lounge for a chat with Chris and Adam. We discuss the how the season closed out and the results that kept us up, his hamstring issues, and why he's more a risk taking player than one who likes to play safe. Also what's it like to play in front of our fans, both for and against the Stones. 
It's a superb, candid and open chat with a player who has a wealth of experience and a story to tell. 
Part 2 00:00 
We're back to full strength to close it out as the boys look back at the last 5 games, the highs and lows, the stress and the joy and how in particular Sam Cox has lead the squad back towards the level we've seen from them. 
We reflect on the season as a whole, particularly the high and low points, and look forwards to defying the odds again next year as we remain in the National League, and do we think it'll be a lot more evenly balanced considering the sides looking likely to be in it. 
And then there's the obvious question of who do we think will be in the running for the top job next season? 
And finally Chris gets (quite understandably) upset about a certain pamphlet that dropped on a few residents doormats in the locale last week. 
Chris debuts in the hosts role, with Adam, Alex and Mark all being remarkably chipper for a change!

"Are you suggesting our Captain and best player should play?" 
It's been a week of turmoil at the club and the boys are back to pass a fine comb through the tangled mess. 
Part 1 00:00 
Cameron marks his debut on the cast with his Stones back story before we dig our teeth into the meat and two veg of current activities. 
First up unsurprisingly is the news of the departure of the Manager following a run of disappointing results, so we discuss where did it all go wrong and what we need to do for the remaining games this season to retain our NL status. This obviously means we have to discuss the games against Oxford, Solihull and Wood, but perhaps we shouldn't dwell too long on them. 
Then a brand new feature as Hillsy introduces Quiz Time to the cast. 
Part 2 30:40 
So a new era begins, and it's all hands on deck for the last 5 games, and the battle for survival. How many points can we get, where are they coming from, and will they be enough? 
We also look at the relegation run-in for all the runners and riders hovering around the drop zone. 
And finally Adam comes up with some frankly ludicrous conspiracy theories which honestly we shouldn't have even bothered giving air time to because they're the footballing equivalent of the Flat Earth Society. 
It's Chuckle Brothers Tom and Leo, and newbie Cam left wondering how to get host Adam back from Cloud Cuckoo Land where he seems to be currently residing. 

"This is the hardest job in UK football now"  
It just keeps coming, like a glacier. A big old thing that ain't going away. But we deal with it in our own way. It's what we do after all. In this episode of everyone's favourite podcast (other podcasts are available): 
Part 1 00:00 
We've got a new striker and he comes with some pedigree. And we look back at joy at Fylde, the nonsense of Bromley, disappointment against Kiddy and Alty away. 
Part 2 24:15 
Then there's the absolute joy of Oxford away, the (not for a changed televised) game against Solihull, Wood away and Southend at home. 
Part 3 37;00 
We chat about the MtM night post AGM, the problems with trying to keep our crown jewels and the stupidity surrounding the timing of the game for the closing fixtures.
Tim holds court, with a Mark, a Dave and an Alex having the opinions. Not sure which Mark, Dave or Alex but y'know, perm any three from several likely candidates.

"Two truths can be right at the same time..." 
No rest for the wicked as the boys are back in the Lounge to discuss all things Wealdstone. In this feature packed episode: 
Part 1 00:00 
We review the recent games against York, Southend and Solihull, that Dewhurst save at York, the impressive return of Bowen and Dyer, Max hitting a rich vein of form, and the frustrating Fergie conundrum. 
Part 2 1:00:40 
It's onto the previews with the joys of Fylde and Alty away and Kiddy at home to look forwards to. Then we touch on the touchy subject of "International Duty" and it appears we have some conflict between our casters as to what "Duty" means, and hats off to our own cast member who turned down his international call up on wholly moral grounds. 
Mark's back in the hot seat with Alex, Sudhir and Chris with all the hot takes.