Explore every episode of the podcast Poddenham Podspur (Spurs Podcast)
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| Interview with Mike Leigh (The Spurs Show) | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:01:05 | |
Iain chats with Mike Leigh about his Tottenham Hotspur podcasting career. Mike is the founder, co-producer and co-host of the longest-running Tottenham Hotspur podcast, The Spurs Show. He reflects on podding about Spurs for nearly twenty years, his favorite guests, who's on his wish list, living in Portugal, and shares some behind the scenes anecdotes. Listen to The Spurs Show here: https://podfollow.com/261350282. Follow The Spurs Show on social media https://linktr.ee/spursshow ##### Music by Neb Economou: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social ##### Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email the pod: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com COYS | |||
| Fabio Podatici | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:55:34 | |
In this episode, Iain talks about Fabio Paratici's return to Tottenham Hotspur as co-Sporting Director after serving a30 month ban on any involvement in football operations (other than consultancy, apparently). Listen for an overview of Paratici's career, his work at Spurs with Johan Lange, and how Spurs podcasts have reacted to his transfers and controversies. COYS. ##### Podcasts discussed: The Extra Inch
The Fighting Cock
The Spurs Show
##### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) ##### Follow the show on Bluesky: @PoddenhamPodspur.bsky.social Email us at poddenhampodspur@gmail.com | |||
| Chat with David Harris (Grumpy Old Spurs) | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:05:05 | |
Iain chats with one of the co-hosts of Grumpy Old Spurs, David Harris, about 10+ years of being a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster, starting a new show, living in Australia, and the power of being grumpy from time to time. Watch Grumpy Old Spurs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadsItsTottenham Follow David on X/Twitter: @davidmha71 ###### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com | |||
| Why Is There So Little Patience About Football? | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:55:14 | |
In this episode, Iain is joined by Matt (@radicals-roots.bsky.social) to chat about the merits of patience in football discourse, examples of impatience, and the factors which have contributed to the current atmosphere. #COYS #THFC #Tottenham #Spurs Music by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com | |||
| Who Watches The Watchalongs? | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:36:25 | |
Take a deep dive into the world of Spurs fan livestreaming by examining one of the most popular Tottenham fan channels producing producing matchday vlogs on YouTube, WeAreTottenhamTV, and who might enjoy this type of content. COYS References:Who needs Soccer Saturday? The fans putting it all out there on YouTube - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54607473 Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) Follow Poddenham on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social | |||
| The What, When and How of Tottenham Hotspur Podcasts | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
There's over 100 Spurs podcasts but are they all the same? Iain examines the portfolio of Tottenham pods, looking at their formats, location, publication frequency and more, plus emerging trends and gaps. COYS ##### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) ##### Follow the show on Bluesky (@poddenhampodspur.bsky.social) or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com ##### Thanks to all the Spurs podcasters who put out content every week. | |||
| Daniel Levy or How Tottenham Podcasters Learned to Stop Worrying and Love ENIC | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:10:40 | |
A summer of change continues at Tottenham Hotspur with the departure of chairman Daniel Levy after decades of dominating discourse among Spurs fans. Iain digs into how they reacted to the news, described Levy's legacy, and feel about the new norm in N17. COYS ##### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) ##### Follow the pod: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com ##### Spurs content creators discussed:
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| The Last Days of Daniel Levy | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:50:29 | |
Spurs have undergone fundamental change this summer unlike anything fans have experienced in decades. Tottenham changed coaches, captains, and the chairman, Daniel Levy. Iain unpacks how Tottenham podcasters have processed these new and uncertain times. COYS ##### Music by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) ##### Follow the pod on Bluesky @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social ##### Podcasts or Spurs Content Creators Discussed:
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| (Spurs) Women To The Front | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:19:20 | |
Spurs Women begin their 25/26 WSL campaign this weekend. Iain discusses the highs and lows of the team and reviews the three podcasts that cover them: N17 Women, Hometown Glory, and The Tottenham Depot. Listen to Hometown Glory's season preview here: https://shows.acast.com/6166a5b881a77f0012f27d9e/68b8bf7e7450e0cb417b7470 COYSW! ###### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social | |||
| Interview with Flav Bateman (The Fighting Cock, The Lab) | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:57:05 | |
Iain sits down with Flav Bateman to chat about his career as a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster. From recording in a derelict pub to now running one of the most popular football podcasts, Flav reflects on some of his accomplishments, challengers, and what makes The Fighting Cock a cornerstone of the Spurs fandom. ##### Listen to Flav on The Fighting Cock (https://podfollow.com/the-fighting-cock/view), The Lab (https://podfollow.com/the-lab-2/view), Football Between The Lines (https://podfollow.com/lads-anonymous), and Lads Anonymous (https://podfollow.com/football-between-the-lines). Follow Flav on X (@Flav_Bateman) https://thefightingcock.co.uk/ ##### Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) ##### Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky (@poddenhampodspur.bsky.social) or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com #COYS #THFC | |||
| Jeers and Loving Tottenham Hotspur | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:05:20 | |
Spurs won a trophy a few months ago! So, why does the mood around Tottenham online spaces feel so glum? Iain is joined by Mark and Matt from THFC Bluesky (a.k.a. COYSky) to talk about how Tottenham fans process frustrations, their causes, and share their tips on remaining positive. Follow Matt @radicals-roots.bsky.social and Mark @stowellym.bsky.social because they're good dudes. Music by Nec Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social) Follow Poddenham Podspur @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or @iain.coys.social. Email: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com | |||
| What is Tottenham Hotspur's favourite podcast? | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:47:29 | |
Tottenham Hotspur fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to podcasts—but which one truly rules the airwaves? Poddenham Podspur dives deep into the world of Spurs fan-created audio and video, using data to dissect the most popular and influential Spurs podcasts out there. COYS ###### Get in touch: Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com Thanks to:
Watch Spurs Kings TV's 2025 Spurs YouTube Content Creator Awards here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vdyWHxV3aj4 Podcasts/Channels Mentioned: Alasdair Gold, Ben Bowman, Chris Cowlin's Spurs Chat, Doctor Tottenham, ExpressionsOozing, George Acchilea, Spurred On, Talking Tottenham, The Crowing Cockerel, The Extra Inch, The Fighting Cock, The Game Is About Glory, The Last Word On Spurs, The Spurs Show, The View From The Lane, Wheeler Dealer Radio, yummy_2 | |||
| Talking Spurs, Podcasts, and Soccer in the US with Mike Steenstra (Rooster And The Villain) | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:53:46 | |
Iain chats with good friend and football renaissance man Mike Steenstra about his podcast (Rooster And The Villain), organizing community events (The World Cup Pop Up), running an Official Supporters Club, developing an obsession with lower tier US soccer, and doing all this while being a dad. Follow Mike on X (@RoosterVillain), Bluesky (@roostervillain.bsky.social), or Instagram (@the_footyclub). Listen to Rooster And The Villain here: https://podfollow.com/1450403556 Check out Mike's excellent interview series with folks across the American soccer landscape including: - Bill Taylor & Boise Pro Soccer (https://pod.fo/e/2f6c21) - Abe Navarro & Pick Up Soccer in Baltimore (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DoLmQHpknBYoC4270CU2t?si=8tLMm7nkQS-MMlEhdvul6w) Follow Rooster And The Villain on Beyond The 90: https://beyondthe90.substack.com/s/the-rooster-and-the-villain ####### Thanks to Neb Economou for the intro music (Bluesky: tedcruzinusa@bsky.social) | |||
| The Postecoglou Conscious Uncoupling | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:43:54 | |
Iain reflects on the Ange Postecoglou era at Tottenham Hotspur the only way he knows how: by listening to Spurs podcasts. Listen for a summary of how supporters voiced their feelings on sacking Ange, debated the merits of hiring Brentford's Thomas Frank, expressed animosity towards the THFC board, and what all this means for the Club's identity. COYS ****** Follow the pod on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com ****** Music by Neb Economou ****** Podcasts mentioned:
Listened to but not directly referenced: The Tottenham Way, An Echo Of Glory, The View From The Lane, | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur In The 1990s ft. Gareth Dace | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:59:28 | |
Iain sits down with Gareth Dace to talk about his book, 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have A Crack? Spurs In The 90s", compare how the club and fan culture has changed over three decades, discuss Tottenham Hotspur heroes and villains, and offer a few historical podcast recommendations for your summer travels. COYS ########## Follow Gareth on Bluesky: @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social Buy "Is Gascoigne Going To Have A Crack?': Spurs In The 90s - Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity" (available now): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gascoigne-Going-Have-Crack-Mediocrity/dp/1801507023/ Preorder "Hot Shot Tottenham: Spurs In The 80s - Hoddle, Hummel and Hazards" (available Sept 15, 2025): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Shot-Tottenham-Hoddle-Hazards/dp/1836801904/ Listen to Gareth on The Game Is About Glory podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-game-is-about-glory ########## Podcast Recommendations: The Oral History Of Tottenham Hotspur (The Spurs Show): https://pod.fo/e/2e1e68 The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson (It Was What It Was): https://shows.acast.com/it-was-what-it-was/episodes/the-brilliance-of-bill-nicholson-part-one-with-steve-perryma ########## Follow us on Bluesky: @PoddenhamPodspur.bsky.social Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com Music by Neb Economou. | |||
| Spurs Podcasting 101 (Interview with Guy Varela, host of Hotspur State Of Mind) | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:56:44 | |
How do you learn to produce and market a Spurs podcast? In this episode, iain chats with Guy Varela about his passion for Tottenham Hotspur, his podcast (Hotspur State of Mind), and how making a podcast is linked to his college studies. COYS *********** Listen to Hotspur State of Mind on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGMh4Nf0OYnBpRqkvuFk6?si=e3595d8b3f5d4144 Visit the show's website: https://hotspurstateofmind.wordpress.com/ *********** Podcasting Textbooks:
*********** Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com Music by Neb Economou. | |||
| Champions of Europe, You'll Never Pod That! | 26 May 2025 | 00:40:40 | |
Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League but more importantly how do the Spurs podcasters feel about this? iain talks about the shows he listened to, reflects on the importance of this win for the THFC community, and enjoys the good vibes. COYS Music by Neb Economou Spurs Pod Bibliography: Dr. Tottenham, The View From The Lane, Come And Discuss Spurs, Tottenham Home and Away, Rule The Roost, The Extra Inch, Last Word On Spurs, The Tottenham Depot. | |||
| Europa League Final Preview: (Don't) Listen To People Who Hate You | 19 May 2025 | 00:32:46 | |
Spurs are days away from playing Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final and iain explores how each fanbases' podcasters are approaching the final. Follow the show on Bluesky @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com. Music by Neb Economou. Podcasts listened to: Spurs
Manchester United
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| Emergency "Emergency Pod" Pod (a.k.a. Bodo/Glimt Reaction Pods Reaction Pod) | 10 May 2025 | 00:34:37 | |
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR ARE IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL AND THE SPURS PODCASTERS ARE VERY EXCITED. IAIN DISSECTS THEIR EXCITEMENT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SPURS. Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Email: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com Music by Neb Economou. Podcasts listened to (deep breath): Rule The Roost, An Echo Of Glory, Tottenham Boys Makin' All The Noise, The Cheese Room, Spurred On, The Game Is About Glory, The View From The Lane, The 1882 Club, Chris Cowlin ft. Dorset Spur, We Are Tottenham TV, Last Word On Spurs, Oh So Spurs, Spurs News Podcast, The Tottenham Way, Come And Discuss Spurs, Doctor Tottenham. | |||
| Dear Poddenham Podspur (Listener Q&A) | 06 May 2025 | 00:52:56 | |
Is it really a Spurs podcast if you haven't hosted a listener Q&A? Stay to the end for a mini review of the infamous and depraved listener questions submitted to The Fighting Cock. COYS Follow the show @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com [Intro song by Neb Economou] | |||
| Why Do People Make Podcasts About Tottenham Hotspur? | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:33:47 | |
iain decides to psychoanalyze Spurs podcasters and makes sweeping generalizations about complete strangers. Listen for comparisons between career podcasters to hobbyists and Spurs lifers to newcomers, while iain tries to figure out the "why" of the Spurs podosphere. COYS **** Intro song by the lovely Neb Economou | |||
| The Spurs Show Show (with Neb Economou) | 23 Apr 2025 | 01:12:43 | |
This week, iain and special guest (and provider of intro songs) Neb Economou talk about The Spurs Show. The guys overanalyze the pod's history, vibes, characters, business, and more. | |||
| Ange Podstecoglou | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:37:05 | |
Tottenham Hotspur are through to the Europa League semi finals and iain was challenged to review how the Spurs podcasters are reacting to Ange Postecoglou still being in a job. By the way, iain also fixed this show's sound levels so he isn't so quiet. Sorry about the other episodes. He's a luddite. Harry Sherlock's JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/harry-sherlock-medway-maritime-hospital-charity-day Music by Ned Economou. Podcasts by:
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| Change For Tottenham: Is The Message In The Medium? | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:40:32 | |
iain spends some time talking about the Change For Tottenham (@changeforspurs) fan movement and the livestream podcast content they've been producing in support of their protests against the Spurs ownership group. Learn more about CfT:
Other podcasts reviewed (alphabetical)
Intro song courtesy of the wonderfully talented Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa) | |||
| This Minisode Is Brought To You By The Letter "F" | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:16:51 | |
Tottenham Hotspur just beat Southampton 3-1 so let's check in on our favorite podcasters for a vibe check. This week's mini-episode is brought to you by the letter "F", as iain ranks the pods by their colorful use of language. Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Podcasts Discussed (A-Z):
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| Rule The Roost Rules | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
Tottenham are back and so are the podcasts! This week, iain mostly focuses on Rule The Roost in the wake of Spurs' away loss to Chelsea in the Premier League, some other pods dealing with being a Tottenham supporter, and shows from earlier in the week that are still worth a listen. Listen to Rule The Roost here: https://shows.acast.com/ruletheroost Other Spurs podcasts reviewed (alphabetical): 1882 Podcast Hometown Glory Last Word On Spurs Same Old Spurs The Cheese Room The View From The Lane Tottenham Boys Making All The Noise ********* Thanks for Neb Economou (@cruzinusa) for the theme song! Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social | |||
| Episode 2: Stick To Football, Our Sol | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:28:43 | |
It's the international break for Spurs men's team, so what do Spurs podcasters talk about when there's no football? iain chose to listen to the March 20 episode of Stick To Football by The Overlap featuring Sol Campbell. Quick pod reviews start at the 19 minute mark for those who want to avoid him (SC, not iain). Thanks for Neb Economou (@cruzinusa) for the theme song! Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social Listen to the Stick To Football podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/stick-to-football/episodes/sol-campbell-spurs-revelations-arsenal-invincibles-england Other Spurs podcasts reviewed (alphabetical): Hometown Glory Last Word On Spurs N17 Women Park Lane Podcast Rule The Roost The Extra Inch The Game Is About Glory The View From The Lane Tottenham - Home and Away | |||
| Episode 1: Some First Words on Last Word On Spurs | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:26:36 | |
A Tottenham Hotspur podcast in which I review other Tottenham Hotspur podcast. Listen to me ramble about Last Word On Spurs in the wake of a win against AZ Alkmaar and a loss to Fulham. I also talk about other Spurs pods I listened to this week and cap off with recommendations. Maybe next time I'll have a guest. Follow us on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social | |||