Stonescast

"To prove that theory totally wrong..." 
Part 1 00:00 
We're back to normality after our last exclusive cast with Stu, and first off the bat we talk about the previous episode and a few of the points raised. No, we don't really edit the casts OK?
Then it's the disappointment of the inevitable FA Cup exit, the televised damp squib against Wood, and the return to form against Oxford under the lights. 
Part 2 43:50 
It's Solihull away on Saturday so that's to look forwards to, well the burgers and pies anyway, and a fortnight after that It's Rochdale at home. Nothing happens the week in between. Move on, nothing to see here... 
Third of the way through the season, who are the disappointments and who's doing the do? Short corners. Love them or hate them? 
Mark is holding court with Ex-Busmeister Dave, Statto Leo and the only sensible voice in proceedings Matt chipping in.

"A tea bag has stayed in the cup longer than we have!" 
Well well, do we have a treat of an episode for you this time? Not only do we have 4 regular faces and a newbie on, but our humble podcast has been graced by the presence of club first team manager Stuart Maynard. And what's more, he's got a lot to talk about! 
Part 1 00:00 
After the schenanigans last Saturday at full time in Kiddy, there's a lot of things to chew over. So as not spoil to the episode we won't tell you what's said we'll just let you find out. And besides that we've also got the games at home to Oldham and away at Gateshead to look back at. 
Then with the departure of Fela still ringing in our ears the touchy subject of strikers is addressed, and what Stu is trying to do when he talks about "developing the overloads". 
Part 2 1:10:00 
With several strong clubs currently struggling down in the bottom half of the table, is Stu worried that we'll be dragged into a relegation zone fight when they inevitably hit their expected form? 
Then we're onto Saturday and the lure of the FA Cup away at Bromley, and Stu is acutely aware of our recent record in that competition and it's something that's needs to be sorted to say the least! Yes, we'd take a draw Saturday! 
And not forgetting the week after we've got Wood at home in front of the telly cameras followed by Oxford to look forwards to. 
We close with usual AoB nonsense. 
As we've heard in the past, Stu is candid when asked a straight question, and tonight is no different. This episode is bound to spark debate, and that's never a bad thing when you can do it without resorting to insults or rudeness. Perhaps a lesson a few people have learnt in the last week, or if not, hopefully will learn soon. 
Hillsy has the hot seat, with a debut for Wing Commander Ranos sharing the main stage with Rob, McMiserable and Bappo struggling to get a word in edgeways!

"XG don't mean Jack..."
And here we go again, another new episode of the unquestionably best Wealdstone FC podcast! Still number one in a field of one.
Two full fat and meaty parts to completely annoy all the clock watchers out there.
Coming up: 
Part 1 00:00 
Introducing Mark Lloyd to the cast and finding out why he's another fine Stones fan. Then into the main course of reviewing the recent games against Alty, Dorking, Chesterfield and Woking, and we ask the question "are our management team just a bit too stubborn?". 
Part 2 49:00 
Then it's onto previewing the upcoming fixtures against Oldham, Gateshead and Kidderminster, and the highly anticipated FA Cup 4th Qualifier which will probably be against a really bang easy team with the inevitable outcome, and dreams of another big run in the Trophy. 
Tim finds himself occupying the throne and had obviously forgotten to wind up his fob watch this week, and it's Alex, Chris and Mark rabbiting on and on and on and on and on....

"It's November the 19th lads..."
Well have we got a humdinger this time. A cracking episode awaits your ears, so let's drive in! 
Part 1 00:00 
Off the bat we look at Chairman Rory's recent statement in the award winning programme, what's going on with the clubs long term future of the club, and how we are run prudently compared to some of our peers. 
Part 2 12:25 
Next we laud the Supporters club for all their efforts, including a recent £10K donation to the club, and celebrate the return of the Megastore this Saturday. Then we quickly have a recap of the games against Hartlepool and Ebbsfleet. 
Part 3 34:20 
A quick preview of the upcoming games against our chums from Alty and the visit to Dorking midweek and Chesterfield in a weeks time. Then Mark and Sud have a chat with Nicola Brown the clubs Her Game Too ambassador about the project and what we we need to do as fans to make a positive change in footballing attitudes towards female fans and players. 
Part 4 01:15:40 
And finally, we ask ourselves the question about the cast, what's too short and what's too long. Then we pay our tribute to Alan Couch on the sad news of his passing on Thursday. 
Mark is head honcho with Luca, Dave (the other one) and Sudhir playing pass the parcel for your listening pleasure.

"Arthur Howler..."
The boys are back with a pint sized edition of the cast. In this episode:
Part 1 00:00
There's much grumbling and grinding of teeth over the recent defeats against Shots and Daggers, as we chew over the bones of those two games. What do we do with a keeper who promises so much, but currently seems to be carrying round more clangers than a bell ringers convention, and a forwards line that don't appear to be able to hit hit a cows arse with a banjo? For some reason the epic victory against Fylde seems to have been forgotten about, which is a bit odd considering the nature of the victory.
And we also have a bit of a look forwards to Hartlepool and Ebbsfleet as they hove into view on the horizon.
Part 2 31:50
Now the games have been put to bed we turn our minds to other earth shatteringly important matters. Are we witnessing the slow death of the matchday programme? What are our striking options going forwards? And in a new apex of football fan buffoonery (a department where the bar has already been set pretty high) the boys discuss whether getting pensioners in on the coaching staff is the answer to our goal scoring woes. Yes, the boys were temporarily stunned into silence with this suggestion too. You'll never guess who suggested it either.
But worry ye not, there's plenty of sensible debate in this episode to offset the stupidity. Tim returns to the hosts hot seat and is ably assisted by Jez, Hillsy and McMiserable.

"@Stonescast65...EIGHTY FIVE!!!"
Welcome back, we're here in your ear for all the latest chat about the Stones, But hey, enough of my yakkin', whaddaya say? Let's boogie! 
Part 1 00:00 
We review the opening three games of the year, home to York and away to Eastleigh and Bromley. 
Part 2 32:05 
In massive shock to everyone, we move on to previewing the quickly approaching games at home to Fylde and away at Shots and Daggers. 
Part 3 51:15 
In the wrap up we once again talk about investment, and what do we have to do to not just get interest in the club, but to make it stick once there is any interest.
But it's not just that, there's jibber jabber about all and sundry during the whole episode, so fill your boots!
Paul's back in the captains chair, with Sudhir, Chris and River ("River? Don't ask!") hitting you with their opinions.

"Everyone's a manager on a Saturday, aren't they?"
Huzzah! The new season has arrived, and we're back in the Captains Lounge to bring you once again a fans eye view of everything Wealdstone.
In this episode...
Part 1 00:00
Firstly we scootch through our pre-season schedule in what we agreed was probably against the strongest opposition we've faced for quite some years, and what we've learnt from that. We also touch upon the drunken antics of a couple of our casters at Farnborough, where one went AWOL whilst another one ended up in A & E.
Part 2 26:35
Then we cast our eyes over the squad going into the League Programme, those we've retained and those who have been convinced to join us. How are we shaping up?
Part 3 51:25
Oozing with positivity we discuss the upcoming games, York (H), Eastleigh (A) and Bromley (A). How are we going to stack up against what on paper looks like a tough triple header to start with. Also we have an goosie at the 6 new sides joining us in the League this year and how we think they'll get on.
Part 4 1:26:30
In our usual AOB segment to close out proceedings we touch upon the club getting a new MP and what do we think he can do for the club, discuss where we think we'll finish this season, and look longingly at the FA Trophy with thoughts of a teary eyed trip to Wembley, or would a successful campaign in the Middlesex Senior Cup be just as satisfying for some of our older fans.
It's a lot to get through with ring leader Mark cracking the whip, and performing seals Dave, Alex and Rob doing their best to keep the spinning balls perched on their noses.
New season? Bring it on!

"Not unless you want it smashed over your head!"
The season has concluded, and all there is to do is tie up the loose ends before the summer break.
Part 1 00:00
Four games to review, and it might help if we could remember them all. Fortunately between the lot of them we get an inkling of the Home fixtures against Shots, Dorking and Solihull plus the season ending shindig at Southend.
Part 2 45:40
We chew over our selection of our PotS, Alex Dyer and the other players who ran him close for the big prize.
Then it's onto how we view our management team since end of last season, and why we just trust them to do their job without question any more, and we chat about the many points raised in the MT cast we recorded with them recently.
Also, looking at the squad, and the spectre of the "retained list" the question is all about our "marquee" signings and how they've performed.
Part 3 1:15:05
Mark does a Adam and chucks out some random stats. Who doesn't love a stat huh?
We ponder the new sides joining the league next season and we rattle through our end of season twitter polls.
Mark has the captains chair and it's a full house with Chris, Leo, Sudhir and McMiserable coming atcha with all the hot takes!

"I've never seen so many players kicking the ball off the pitch!"
In this special episode of the cast we are graced with the presence of our management team, Stu and Matt, and our PotS Alex Dyer. The season is coming to a close and we get to touch base and look back over what's happened this year and ask all the questions you want answering.
Part 1 00:00
We get a quick update about Corie Andrews following the  worrying incident at home to Solihull on Tuesday and then it's on to business.
It's all about the dynamics of the group as a collective, and the MT trusting the players and being honest with them.
Management of expectation against hope, and the matter of playing with quality and how fine margins can influence the results.
Alex talks about his time in Sweden and how it compares to his time now back with Wealdstone.
Part 2 33:20
The question of the "the retained list" and how many of the current squad can we expect to see next season.
Stu doesn't like the term "free hits" and explains why, plus why being often regarded as "underdogs" does us no favours with the officials in the NL.
Then the boys talk about our loan players and their importance, and how the MT identify what loan players we want to bring in and what attributes they are looking for.
Plus there's the disappointment of losing Miquel back to his parent club and why it's left a bit of a bitter taste in the mouth.
Part 3 01:05:35
The back end of the season is upon us, when does the fatigue kick in, and how long do the MT and players genuinely take off over the summer.
Alex explains how he balances his business interests whilst also making sure he keeps his mind on his football.
How does the lease situation affect the MT or the players? Does it make a difference?
Plus Tim has some encouraging news regarding the subject that you will be pleased to hear...
Looking at the clubs coming up and who the MT would like to see joining us in the NL next season, and which of them will be able to bridge the gulf between step 2 and step 1.
Matty then explains what our "outcome based" philosophy actually means (though the downpour happening outside).
Alex then reflects on his club and international career and some of his highlights and our ground breaking 1-7-2 formation.
And just when Tim thought it was all over we suddenly remember we've got another game to play this season.

"They've got the toothpaste guy".
It's the penultimate cast of the season and there's quite a few loose ends to tie up on everyone's first choice Wealdstone podcast.
Part 1 00:00
Off the bat we review the defeats at Notts and Wood and ask where have the goals and form gone? Has the team hit the wall or are they on the beach?
With the most open field for Player of the Season we discuss who the front runners are, and maybe hint at who will be the lucky winner of our award.
Part 2 42:55
Then onwards to previewing the final 4 games of the season, the 3 home fixtures against Shots, Dorking and Solihull,  the much anticipated closer away at Southend, and the competition to see who will be in the town earliest and most comatose come kick-off.
Part 3 1:00:35
The sticky subject of the pitch raises it's ugly head again, and the question of whether we spend money on players or the pitch.
We're at the business end of the season, who are the winners and losers, who's coming up and who's going down, and what's our highlights of the season.
And finally, Jez has wonderful news for all of us...
It's a mix of youth and experience this time out as we go "five at the back", with River and Rob being the counter foil to Pete and Jez, and Adam is stuck in the middle with you.