The Wizards of Drivel - Stoke City Podcast

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Welcome to the pilot episode of our podcast series about the history of Stoke City.

100 years on from the end of the First World War, we look at the impact the world wars had on our football club and the area. We learn about the forgotten heroes, wartime football and the devastation war brought.

Contributors:

David Lee - (Author of Premier!)

Spencer Vignes - (Author of Lost in France: The Incredible Life and Death of Football's First Superstar)

Simon Lowe - (Author Potters At War)

Additional material from Wizards of Drivel Episode 39 (interview with Susan Gardiner) and Pathe News.

Just another low-key week for Stoke. Pulis returns and it's goalless in the televised game. We chat about the positives in Stoke's display. We also talk about the rest of the league, and about the proposed European Super League.

We even do some poetry, courtesy of Southampton fans. And yes, we talk about James McClean.

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(4:22) Stoke 0 Middlesbrough 0

(25:45) James McClean and Poppygate

(39:56) Mark Hughes' milky nightmare

(43:36) European Super League - actually that bad?

(52:29) The rest of the Championship

It's all change at WODPOD HQ for this one as not one but two new voices get a run out. @tonedepear is in the presenters' chair for this one, and he's joined by Chris and other newbie @MikeStoke to go over the Bristol City and keep the youth of the day entertained with references to Neighbours and Friends.

Liked what your heard from Tony and Mike? Drop us a tweet @wizardsofdrivel - if you want to get on the pod yourself, drop us a DM

Stanley from Bristol City's only fan pod 'One Stream in Bristol' chats to Dave about their start to the season, Lee Johnson and has some top tips if you're making the journey.

LIVE FROM SCENIC CHRIS' KITCHEN. LADS ON TOUR NA NA NA NA. STOKE ARE POO LA LA LA.

Dave and Chris chat about their fun trip to Bramall Lane, where Stoke get a point against a competent red and white team. NB: We are very tired, so opinions expressed might not make total sense.

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Ben from Blades Pod talks to Dave about Sheffield United's start to the season, the secret behind Wilder's success, and why he's still wary of Stoke.

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James from Birmingham Fan TV chats to Dave about The Blues' start to the season, Rowett, and what to expect from Garry Monk's side.

Dave and Tom look at Stoke's season so far:

Best/Worst Moments

Best/Worst Players

Our verdict on Gary Rowett

What we love/hate about The Championship

Ryan Woods is a lovely alpaca

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Winning at the football.