The Pools Pod

By Jack Twydale

A podcast talking about Hartlepool United, hosted by Jack Twydale. I will be discussing the club's on-field performances past and present with a variety of guests.

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The Pools Pod episodes:

August 07, 2026 Aug 7 - Season Preview
A warm welcome back to BBC Radio Tees' Rob Law, who joins me for the season preview! We touch on a variety of subjects, including Pools' signings, fixtures, and chances of promotion. There's also a look at other teams in the mix for the top seven, and Rob gets to talk about his favourite player again with Cameron John's return!
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1h 4min
July 11, 2026 July 11 - Fixture Release
Danny and I look over the fixtures for the upcoming season, and chat about the standout games. Plus, a word on the new home kit and memories of kits gone by, before a recap of the club's transfer business this summer.
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1h 17min
June 26, 2026 June 26 - Signings Abound
I'm joined by Robbie Stelling to take a look at the last two months at the Vic - from the end of the season, to the positive steps taken since that game at Boston. Robbie also chats about his new venture, the Monkey's Uncle, and how it came about.
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50min
May 01, 2026 May 1 - Reflections
I'm joined by Danny to reflect on the last six weeks of the season. There's a few awards handed out, and some talk on teams moving in and out of the National League. We also look ahead to the future, with transfers, managers, and season ticket announcements on the agenda. Plus much more!

This episode was recorded across Wednesday and Thursday night, to incorporate the season ticket announcement on Thursday morning.
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1h 18min
March 13, 2026 Mar 13 - No Pat, No Party
Danny and Isaac join me this week for a look at the home defeats to Sutton and Halifax, and the news that Scunthorpe have beaten us to the signing of Pat Jones. We also run through the squad and give our opinion on whether they should remain at the Vic next season.
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50min
February 13, 2026 Micky Barron - A Pools Pod Valentine's Special
A Valentine's special, as I am joined by legendary former Pools skipper Micky Barron to talk about his time at the club - from the time he nearly signed for Darlington (before signing for Pools!), to playing as a sweeper at centre-back, being knocked out at Bristol City and everything about THAT day at Cardiff in 2005.
Micky also speaks about moving into coaching and why management isn't for him, and we chat about the current squad's recent results - including the latest defeat at York.

Huge thanks to the man himself for his time!
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52min
February 06, 2026 Feb 6 - Poolie Down South
This week, I'm joined by Kieran Gill - the Daily Mail's Chelsea correspondent and born-and-bred Poolie - for a chat about the club. From following them home and away during the 2000s, to following them from afar in the here and now, and everything in between, Kieran and I reminisce about good times gone by, and what the future could hold.
The two play-off finals and Palace away in 2022 are discussed - as is taking his one-year-old son to his first Pools game at Ebbsfleet - and Kieran gives his view on the well-publicised ban on members of the media in the first half of the season.
Many thanks to Kieran for his time!
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58min
January 23, 2026 Jan 23 - Two Games, Two Wins
Danny joins me for a look at our victories over Altrincham and Gateshead, and discuss Landon Smith's first round of press interviews. We also talk about the return of Pools legends to the stadium on Tuesday night, standout individuals, what we expect or the rest of the season, and more!
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1h 15min
January 09, 2026 Jan 9 - In Pools We Trust!
I am joined by first-time guests - and HUST board members - Ed Parkinson and Martin Corner for a fresh perspective on the takeover at Pools. We talk Raj Singh, Landon Smith, and the promise shown by the open letter the new owner penned this week regarding his intentions.
There's also room for some nostalgia about days gone by, and the hope that Pools can return to better times in the future!
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1h 23min
January 01, 2026 Jan 1 - New Year, New Owner!
Happy New Year to you all! I am joined by Danny and Isaac to dissect the monumental news that the club has changed hands, as Raj Singh steps aside for Landon Smith to take control.
We assess Mr Singh's tenure as Pools owner - the massive highs and the horrible lows - and look to what the future of our club will bring courtesy of Mr Smith. Plus, we cast our eye over the first part of a huge 24 hours - when the lads took three points from (then) league leaders Rochdale - and discuss both recruitment and fixtures coming up.
A bumper edition to ring in the New Year, and a new era!
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1h 27min

FAQs about The Pools Pod:

How many episodes does The Pools Pod have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.