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 each week.

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April 17, 2025 April 17
A two-hander this week, as Daniel joins me for a chat about Dagenham, our youth prospects, and the situation with promotion and relegation in the leagues around us. We discuss the likes of Morecambe, Carlisle, and Accrington potentially coming down, and the likes of Scunthorpe, Truro, Kidderminster, and Torquay who could be promoted and come to the north-east next season.
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1h 12min
April 12, 2025 April 12
I am joined this week by Jill and Danny to look at Pools' recent form, how individual players have fared this season, and where the squad could potentially be strengthened in the summer. Plus, there are sections on HGT, the playoffs, and the ongoing takeover.
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44min
April 03, 2025 Brian Honour
In this special episode, I am joined by Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour for an in-depth look at his footballing career - from Aston Villa to Pools, with spells at Darlington and Peterlee Newtown in between. He speaks on his relationship with Cyril Knowles, the transfer saga in 1987, and his recovery from a knee injury shortly before the promotion-winning season of 1990-91.
There's also a few anecdotes on footballing figures such as Paul Gascoigne, Stanley Matthews, and Kevin Keegan, with other stories too!
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1h 19min
March 27, 2025 March 27
I'm joined this week by Mail present and past - Robbie Stelling and Sam Lee - to talk about Saturday's excellent victory over in-form Boston United. We also chat about the ongoing takeover of the club, and look ahead to the trip to Halifax this coming weekend.
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58min
March 13, 2025 March 13 - Raj Singh Resigns
I'm joined by Adam, Daniel, and Isaac to react to the news that Raj Singh is stepping down as Chairman of Hartlepool United. We look over the statement put out at 6pm on Tuesday and ponder what the news might mean for the future of the club.
There's also a word or two on Saturday's draw with Eastleigh.
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44min
March 07, 2025 Pod on Tour - Fylde
This week's episode is an improvised ramble - the second of the season, recorded across Tuesday and Thursday on my dictaphone - on the game at Fylde. Thoughts from the game before kick-off, at half-time, and full-time, plus an epilogue recorded on Thursday. With contributions pre-match from Pat and Isaac - thanks to you both. All feedback and suggestions for future content is appreciated!
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29min
February 28, 2025 February 28
I'm joined by Paul and Pat this week - we each put forward our best Pools XI from our time watching the club! Who makes it in? Who is unfortunate to miss out? Let us know!
We also speak briefly about the loss at Aldershot, and look ahead to York and Fylde.
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1h 7min
February 21, 2025 February 21
I'm joined this week by Adam and Daniel to have a cathartic discussion about the recent results at home to Altrincham and Maidenhead. Recorded on my birthday (Wednesday 19th), we try to figure out what has gone wrong in a season that started with promise, and Adam takes us through his retained list for the summer. There's a few lighter moments too!
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51min
February 14, 2025 February 14
The games are coming thick and fast, and I am joined this week by Her Game Too advocate Jill Simmonds and Technical Scout Ellis Hall to look over results against Sutton and Tamworth. We also rate Anthony Limbrick's start in the hotseat, and analyse individual performances with one eye on future games. Jill also explains what Her Game Too is all about, and their links with the club.
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46min
February 11, 2025 Pod on Tour - Sutton
A little bit of extra content to listen to before (or after!) the Tamworth game. This is an improvised ramble - recorded across Saturday and Tuesday on my dictaphone - on the game at Sutton. Thoughts from the game before kick-off, at half-time, and full-time, plus an epilogue recorded on Tuesday. Available on all usual channels - let me know if there is any other type of content you would like to see!
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17min

FAQs about The Pools Pod:

How many episodes does The Pools Pod have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.