The Mariners unbeaten start to 2026 finally came to an end on Saturday, going down 3-1 at relegation threatened Bristol Rovers. Host Matt and the panel begin by dissecting that and the mid-week draw with Walsall before exploring our new Achilles heel of defending set-pieces, the impact squad rotation may have had on performances and how much we may rue points dropped against teams in the bottom half. The guys then discuss the biggest takeaways from the recent fans forum and have their say on the thorny issue of the Blundell Park pitch.

In Part Two Tom Wagstaff from the “Notts County Talk” Podcast joins the conversation to help preview Town’s trip to an in form Magpies side next Saturday and then the gang consider whether the play-offs are still a realistic aim for The Mariners with 14 games remaining.

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The national media descended on Grimsby again this weekend with the arrival of Premier League side Wolves in the FA Cup 4th Round but sadly it was the Blundell Park pitch that stole the headlines and almost ruined the game as a contest. The panel begin by discussing the 1-0 defeat and how the state of the pitch may well have hindered Town more than their supposedly superior opposition. The guys then also look back at the important league win over Accrington mid-week which took them to within a point of the play-offs and the impact Maldini Kacurri and Tyrell Sellars-Fleming had on their first starts for the club.

In Part Two, and in true football cliché style, the pod begin to ‘concentrate on the league’ and assess The Mariners play-off hopes and ambitions. Is seventy points a realistic aim? Will a larger squad allow Artell to keep players fresher for longer? And psychologically, is it easier to be the hunters rather than the hunted?

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It was a tale of two missed penalties in South Wales on Saturday As Town secured another point and clean sheet at struggling Newport. The panel begin by dissecting a game of contrasting halves for The Mariners and the growing influence striker Andy Cook is having on performances. They then discuss the significance of Wednesday’s home game against Accrington, the importance of Cameron McJannet’s one year contract extension and condemn the sexist abuse directed at female referee Kirsty Dowie during the MK Dons game.

In Part Two, Dave Azzopardi from the “Talking Wolves” Podcast joins the guys to preview Grimsby’s big FA Cup 4th Round tie with Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers next Sunday. Are the side rock bottom of the Prem welcome of the cup distraction, what difference has Rob Edwards made since his appointment and which players are likely to feature at BP? And there’s a few memories of previous encounters between the two sides thrown in for good measure!

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The clean sheet record may have finally gone but Town remain unbeaten for another week in 2026 after securing a potentially important four points against Colchester and Mk Dons. With the help of guest panellist, former Mariners striker Martin Gritton, the guys review a battling performance at The U’s after Kieran Green’s sending off. And then move on to the impressive comeback against MK having been 2-0 down at half-time, the contentious penalty award and how the new found character and belief building within the squad could stand us in good stead come the end of the season.

In Part Two the panel discuss Town’s fourth signing of the January transfer window, the brilliantly named defender Maldini Kacurri joining for an undisclosed fee from Arsenal and how he may fit into Artell’s long term plans. And with deadline day looming, Gritts gives insight on what it’s like from a player’s perspective...

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From a broken record to breaking records! Town’s 2-0 win at Cheltenham this weekend was their fourth consecutive win in the league and their fifth clean sheet in a row, the first time they’ve achieved such a feat since December 1997. The panel begin by reviewing the game and drill into the reasons why and how The Mariners have managed to continue their recent upturn in form. They then go on to elegize over the departure of club captain Danny Rose to Barrow this week but was it the right time to let him go? And how much will the side also miss defender Doug Tharme who appears to have been ruled out for the rest of the season with another injury?

In Part Two the team look ahead to a potentially pivotal week for Grimsby with two tough games scheduled, first a trip Colchester on Tuesday night and then big spending MK Dons visit BP on Saturday in the early kick-off. Will our newly found defensive solidity be able to stand firm against two in-form and promotion fancied sides?

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Town’s unbeaten start to 2026 continues and the guys return to catch up on back to back league and cup wins at Blundell Park. The panel dissect the heard earnt 3-2 FA Cup win over a determined Weston Super Mare side and the resulting 4th Round draw against another Premier League opponent. And then they turn their attentions to the 1-0 win over Barnet, their 4th unbeaten in the league and their 4th consecutive clean sheet, but it wouldn’t be the EFL without another controversial refereeing decision to debate. The conversation then inevitably drifts to the January transfer window and the business David Artell has done thus far, with 3 loan incomings and 1 outgoing to discuss, most notably the return of former Mariner and experienced talisman, Andy Cook.

In Part Two of the episode, journalist Jon Palmer returns to the show to give his customary in depth insight on Town’s next opponent Cheltenham and explains how their fortunes have changed drastically since the sides last met in September...

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Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests George Mann, Adam Howard and Jon Palmer.

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The Mariners recorded three clean sheets, two wins and a draw over the Christmas and New Year games providing a late stocking filler for the Town faithful. Chris and the panel ring in 2026 by reviewing the unbeaten period starting on boxing day with the 0-0 draw against Oldham, a game perhaps best remembered for the potentially pivotal return of Jayden Sweeney from injury. They then move their attention to the crucial, albeit scruffy, 1-0 wins over Shrewsbury and Fleetwood, the impact Soonsup-Bell and David Turi have made in the starting XI and the new-found solidity at the back provided in no small part by loan keeper Jackson Smith.

In Part Two the guys discuss the news fans favourite George McEachran currently appears reluctant to sign a new contract and the potential ramifications that may have on the second half of our season, starting with a tough run of games during January...

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Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Dave Laister and Sam Allen.

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This week It’s the VFTF works Christmas do and you’re all invited along! Returning host Chris has put some money behind the bar, Charles Lumley has provided the venue and Paul Savage has provided the booze and they are the panellists to guide us through Part One of tonights special festive edition of the pod. The guys begin by discussing another winless afternoon for the Mariners at Bromley and the questionable team selection of David Artell, a manager that’s arguably been afforded too much patience up to now or perhaps he’s only just in the ascendency of a long term project aligned with the owners? The fan base appears split on the answer to that conundrum.

In Part Two Steve Young and Dave Laister join the party to have a wider look at the season so far and debate whether or not we have made any significant improvement from this time last year. And then they turn their attention to the impending January transfer window and how Artell and co may go about changing the fortunes and inspiring a squad currently devoid of all confidence.

Along the way the panellists choose their player of the season so far, a summer signing that has made the most impact, the most under rated and underwhelming players and also give their Secret Santa suggestions and Town related new years resolutions. Grab yourself a Christmas tipple and settle in to a must listen for all Mariners fans over the festive period!

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Matt Dannatt is on hosting duties for the first time this week and with help from the panel he wastes no time in tackling the biggest talking points from another disappointing home defeat for the Mariners, this time going down 2-0 to 2nd placed Notts County and in many ways the ninety minutes were a microcosm of Town’s season so far. Are the underlying performances still good enough to give fans hope that results will eventually be reflective? Or does three points from a possible twenty-one now mean more urgent change is required to arrest the slump, whether that be individually or tactically?

The panel then go on to discuss their Christmas wish list in terms of potential squad bolstering before being joined by Andrew Miller from the ‘Bromley Breakdown’ Pod to preview another ominous looking away trip next weekend.

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Hosted by Matt Dannatt with guests Steve Claybourn, Helen Walker and Andrew Miller. Produced and edited by Chris Mills.

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It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to! To mark the 100th episode of VFTF, regular host Chris swaps places with panellist Adam and the latter wastes no time in garnering opinion on Town’s 2-1 home defeat to Tranmere under the lights at BP last Thursday. Was Pym at fault for their opener? What’s going wrong in defence? And has a rejuvenated Darragh Burns finally won his shirt back after a MOTM display?

The guys then go on to discuss David Artell’s second anniversary as Mariners boss and what progress the club have made on and off the pitch during his tenure before rounding off this centenary episode with a look ahead to the visit of National League side Wealdstone in the FA Cup 2nd Round next Saturday. Can Town avenge the 1-0 home defeat to the same opposition in the FA Cup last season?

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Hosted by Adam Howard with guests Chris Mills, Steve Claybourn and Jason Sadler.

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