Bolton Wanderers are on their way to familiar foes Barnsley, and we have got the very latest from the Wanderers camp to fill the trip to Oakwell.

Sit back and listen to Steven Schumacher talking about last season's disappointment, the rebuilding plan, how he wasn't too disheartened by the midweek defeat against Sheffield Wednesday and why set pieces are still very important to him.

George Johnston also gives his view on the game, his new role in the squad, and why two wins out of two don't necessarily paint the whole picture for today's opposition.

We also speak to Doug O'Kane from the Barnsley Chronicle about Connor Hourihane's quiet revolution in South Yorkshire and why John McAtee hasn't quite translated across the Pennines (yet).

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and this week it's an episode with a difference.

With Henry Hewitt on fully paid paternity leave (don't tell Roy Keane) and Russ Pollitt doing a secret business deal in London, Marc had to get creative as he brings another hour-plus of Bolton Wanderers headlines and chat.

So, in no particular order, we brought in some expert help to cover the topics that matter - welcome Alex Miller from the Sheffield Star, Doug O'Kane from the Barnsley Chronicle, Ethan Erhahon from the midfield engine room, head coach of the BWFC Women's team Myles Smith and Derek Clark, outside the men's lavvies in the West Stand.

We also dabble with AI, answer your emails on wingers and the letter 'U' and we make some predictions about what will happen in Bolton's next two games.

Co-host? We don't need no stinking co-host...

PS - Hurry back Russ and H2, somebody called me 'Baldy' the other day on Twitter and it was really scary.

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THE Last Word is back again with a midweek cup exit against Sheffield Wednesday - and a potentially controversial summary from your podcast host.

Ten men or no, we took more negatives than positives from the performance, but this is a democracy, you are all allowed your own view.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Ethan Erhahon and Henrik Pedersen after a strange old night of Carabao Cup football.

The first home game of the season could hardly have gone better for Steven Schumacher and Bolton Wanderers, as they put Plymouth Argyle to the sword.

Goals from Eoin Toal and Mason Burstow earned a deserved three points and set the Whites back on course nicely after last weekend's defeat at Stockport.

Marc Iles takes you through the main details and brings in some specialist help in the form of Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.

We also hear from Schumacher and goal-scorer Burstow after the final whistle on how they saw the game.

WELCOME to a brand new podcast which brings you the very latest news and interviews ahead of the big weekend game.

The Buff will continue to bring you all the week's headlines, gossip and chat with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt every single Friday, and The Last Word will be published after every game with all the reaction after the final whistle.

But for those who want a bit of extra detail before their matchday, The First Word aims to bring you a bit more insight every Saturday morning.

Marc Iles will talk you through what happened in week's press conference and chat with opposition journalists about what's in store. 

This week, hear from Steven Schumacher, Xavier Simons and Plymouth reporter Chris Errington with all the build up to the game.

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast – and a week where Wanderers’ return to League One action did not go according to plan.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review all the headlines from The Bolton News, along with the 2-0 defeat on the opening day at Stockport County.

We check the grapevine for news of a new striker and read out your emails – including some suggestions for a bit of redecorating at the Toughsheet Stadium.

We look ahead to a big home game against Steven Schumacher’s previous club Plymouth Argyle and also try to make some sense of a terrible situation at Sheffield Wednesday who – theoretically – are the next opposition in the Carabao Cup.

 

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will be up to 40 per cent cheaper, just because you tune in!

Our special podcast subscription page entitles you to three months of unlimited articles for just £3, or a whole year's worth for £31, which works out at a 40 per cent saving.

You'll be doing us a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on [email protected]  

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.

The new League One season did not get off on the right foot for Wanderers as they missed a succession of chances and slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Stockport County.

Marc Iles reviews all the action and brings interviews from Steven Schumacher and Eoin Toal.

Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt also give their review of a frustrating afternoon. 

WELCOME to a brand new podcast which brings you the very latest news and interviews ahead of the big weekend game.

The Buff will continue to bring you all the week's headlines, gossip and chat with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt every single Friday, and The Last Word will be published after every game with all the reaction after the final whistle.

But for those who want a bit of extra detail before their matchday, The First Word aims to bring you a bit more insight every Saturday morning.

Marc Iles will talk you through what happened in week's press conference and chat with opposition journalists about what's in store. 

HERE, we, go...

It's the start of a new League One season and The Buff is ready for the big kick-off.

There is a chance for vengeance at Stockport County this weekend, with the Sky Sports TV cameras watching on, but can Steven Schumacher's new=look team take it?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt look through a week of big headlines in The Bolton News and present s a bumped load of listener emails on the eve of the new campaign.

We don't know what is going to happen between now and next Monday - but we do encourage you all to join our brand new EFL Fantasy League - details below - and revel in how many points Aaron Collins is going to score for us at MK Dons.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will be up to 40 per cent cheaper, just because you tune in!

Our special podcast subscription page entitles you to three months of unlimited articles for just £3, or a whole year's worth for £31, which works out at a 40 per cent saving.

You'll be doing us a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on [email protected]  

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.

It's that time of year again, Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt don the fortune teller hats and tell you how they think Bolton Wanderers will do this season in League One.

The boys also feign a vague interest in how everyone else is doing - and though Henry still thinks Cardiff City play at Ninian Park and has a worrying devotion to all things Peterborough and Yorkshire, we haven't been too far away with our predictions in the last few years,

Of course we tackle all the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including the official departure of George Thomason, the hunt for a new striker, Richard Taylor's injury and which puns are suitable to use now that Nathan Broome is not a trialist.

And we bite into the biggest issue of the day... Barmcakes, breadcakes, cobs and muffins. What are they, and why should we care?

Seriously, there is more football chat than we have summed up here but it's late, and I still have to edit the show...

But DO join our brand new EFL Fantasy League - details below - and revel in how many points Aaron Collins is going to score for us at MK Dons.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will be up to 40 per cent cheaper, just because you tune in!

Our special podcast subscription page entitles you to three months of unlimited articles for just £3, or a whole year's worth for £31, which works out at a 40 per cent saving.

You'll be doing us a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on [email protected]  

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.