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This is the Black Country Derby Special, and it’s been fourteen bloody years since Wolves fans last packed Molineux for a home derby. Fourteen years of waiting… and now it’s here. It’s massive. It’s feral. It’s everything.

Is it a must‑win? Is it a must‑not‑lose? Honestly — in this fixture, in this atmosphere — it might be both.

We’ll rip through the Everton defeat: the good moments, the bad habits… and the ugly, gut‑punch reality of Raúl Jiménez’s injury. Brutal stuff.

Welcome to a subscriber‑only edition of The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy — and today, we’re going under the hood. No match reaction, no hot takes, no transfer gossip. This one’s about the thing that shapes everything Wolves do: the money.

Because let’s be honest — this last transfer window raised more questions than answers. Why did the spending slow to a crawl? Why did deals stall? Why did it feel like Wolves were shopping with loyalty points rather than cash?

In this episode, we’re doing a proper deep dive into Wolves’ finances: what’s changed, what’s dried up, and what it actually means for the club’s future.

We’ll break down:

• Where the money went over the last three seasons — the fees, the wages, the FFP pressure.

Good evening, good morning, whatever time zone you’re in — because it’s been a long day and an even longer night, but we’re here, just about upright, bringing you the Wolves Poddy Deadline Day Subscriber Special.

And yes… it was underwhelming. You better believe it. Deadline Day delivered the usual Wolves cocktail of mystery names, last‑minute scrambles, and that familiar sinking feeling of ending up short. Again. Who are these players? Why does this club keep walking into the same trap? We’ll get into all of it — the good, the bad, and the downright baffling.

The boys are back — and this is a proper bumper subscriber special of The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy. Two wins, transfer chaos, managerial intrigue… there’s a lot to get through.

We’re starting with the football, because Wolves have put together a tidy little double: a 3–1 win over Preston in the league and a professional, job‑done Carabao Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday. We’ll break down the goals, the standouts, the concerns, and what those performances actually tell us about where this squad is heading.

Then… buckle up… because the latest incomings and outgoings are on the agenda — and not just hypotheticals. We’ve got live breaking transfer news happening mid‑podcast!

We’ll also take a proper look at Cesar Peixoto’s early days in charge. The shape, the press, the tweaks, the man‑management, the identity he’s trying to build — and whether these first few weeks show a coach with a plan or a coach still figuring out the Championship storm he’s walked into.

Welcome to a subscriber‑only hit of the Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy — and Wolves have finally landed a bit of excitement. Jordan James is in, a proper midfield talent with energy, bravery, and upside. We’ll break down why this one matters.

But of course… Wolves can’t have nice things without a twist. Mosquera and Trippier both picking up worrying injuries — we’ll get into how serious, what it means, and how on earth Wolves cope with losing two key defenders at once.

Deadline Day is looming, the rumour mill is rattling, and Wolves still have gaps to fill. We’ll run through the latest movements and what has to happen before the window shuts.

This is the Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy — Subscriber Special Edition Special!

The hotline has been buzzing. You’ve called in, you’ve ranted, you’ve dreamed and you’ve laid out your hopes for the season ahead.

We’re bringing you the raw, unfiltered thoughts of the Wolves faithful — straight from our recorded phone‑in.

Plus, we dig into the Jordan James link, talk squad strengthening, drop our bold predictions for the campaign, and give you a full, proper preview ahead of Blackburn.

Pre‑season done. Wolves beat Racing Santander at Molineux. Job finished, questions remain.

Fer Lopez sharp, press lively, patterns clicking — easily the most convincing run‑out of the summer.

But the wider pre‑season? Mixed. Good energy, clearer structure… but still thin in key areas and too many soft moments for comfort.

And the transfer window? Quiet. Very quiet. A couple of smart moves, but nowhere near enough for a long Championship slog. Fans can hear the clock ticking.

Next up: Port Vale on Friday in the Carabao Cup. First competitive test, chance to build momentum, and a chance to show all that pre‑season graft actually means something.

Lots of questions, hopefully we can provide the answers in this week's subscriber special!

Hello you lovely lot Wolves poddy subscriber peeps!

Welcome to another Wolves Poddy — where pre‑season friendlies are being treated like Champions League finals because, frankly, there’s not much else happening. Doncaster beaten, Racing Santander not so much, and the transfer window… well… if it were any quieter you could hear a pin drop in Nathan Shi's office.

The familiar faces are back in the building, the World Cup boys are starting to shake off the rust, but is this really enough to convince anyone that automatic promotion is on the cards?

Welcome back to the Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy subscriber special — and for the first time this summer, we’re talking football actually played on English soil.

Wolves kicked off their pre‑season with a trip to Maidenhead United, and look… nobody’s pretending this is a crystal‑ball for August, but it did give us a few clues.

We saw flashes from players who look desperate to stake a claim, a couple who looked like they’re already halfway out the door, and one or two who reminded us that pre‑season fitness is very much a work in progress.

Will any of this resemble Wolves when the real football starts? Probably not — but that’s half the fun of July.

And then, of course, the big off‑pitch talking point: Tolu Arokodare’s standoff with the manager. A proper flashpoint, tempers up, lines drawn… and training cancelled as a result.

Welcome back to The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy subscriber special — the show where we don’t just talk about Wolves … we talk about the Wolves history that nearly happened!

The alternate timelines. The sliding doors moments. The managers who were interviewed, scouted, whispered about, Mendes‑adjacent, Fosun‑approved, Jeff Shi‑tempted… but never actually got the keys to Molineux.

This episode we’re diving into the Top 10 Wolves Managers Who Could Have Been — the names that live rent‑free in the Wolves multiverse. The ones who were one phone call away from changing everything… and the ones who would’ve lasted about three weeks before the South Bank started a petition.

We’ll talk the tactical chaos we avoided, the footballing revolutions we missed, the personalities who would’ve lit up the press conferences, and the ones who would’ve turned every matchday into a therapy session. Because if there’s one thing Wolves fans love more than a new manager… it’s the manager the club didn’t appoint.

Welcome the latest Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy subscriber episode— and today we’re diving into a special that mixes the present, the future, and a bit of Wolves folklore.

Because while the last month at Molineux has been a circus, one thing has cut through the noise: Wolves’ World Cup stars stepping onto the biggest stage in football. We’re breaking down who impressed, who surprised, who increased their value and — crucially — what their performances mean for their future at Wolves. Are they staying? Are they attracting bids? Are they about to become the spine of the rebuild? We’re getting into all of it.

Welcome to the Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy — SUBSCRIBER Q&A special, which means we’re not holding back, we’re not smoothing edges, and we’re definitely not pretending everything at Wolverhampton Wanderers is fine.

Because let’s be real: this last month has been absolute carnage. On the pitch, off the pitch, behind the scenes, in the rumour mill, in the fanbase — Wolves have served up a full tasting menu of chaos. And you lot? You’ve sent in questions that range from forensic to furious to ‘what on earth are we even doing as a football club’.

And today… we’re answering every single one. No PR spin. No club‑friendly varnish. No ‘we’ll have to wait and see’. If something’s a mess, we’ll say it’s a mess. If someone’s dropped the ball, we’ll say they’ve dropped the ball. If the fanbase is being gaslit, we’ll call it out.

Well… Wolves don’t do quiet weeks, do they?

Just when you think the summer might settle, the club drops a bombshell — César Peixoto is in, a left‑field appointment that’s stunned just about everyone in gold and black.

A name barely whispered, a résumé that raises eyebrows, and a decision that already has fans split between curiosity and concern. It’s bold, it’s risky, and it’s Wolves in 2026 — unpredictable to the very last detail.

But this subscriber special isn’t just about the shock of what’s next. It’s also about looking back… and saying goodbye.

Because Wolves have lost one of the true good men of this football club. Kenny Jackett — the steady hand, the quiet leader, the man who rebuilt Wolves from the rubble — has sadly passed away.

In our latest subscriber special, we’re diving into the story of a man who didn’t just score goals — he changed the temperature of Molineux.

From the moment he nodded in that debut equaliser against Everton, Raúl Jiménez wasn’t just a loan signing… he was a phenomenon. The FA Cup nights, the European tour, the masks, the partnership with Jota that felt telepathic — Wolves weren’t just competing, they were believing, and Raúl was at the heart of it all.

And now… somehow… unbelievably… we’re here again. A return for the Mexican international who will wear the number 9 once more. A fanbase dreaming. A legend stepping back toward the place that made him a hero.

Wolves are on the verge of pulling off one of the most eyebrow‑raising moves of the summer — and the fanbase is absolutely buzzing.

Kieran Trippier, England international, Champions League finalist, set‑piece specialist, and one of the most experienced full‑backs in the league, is suddenly this close to swapping black‑and‑white for old gold.

After a season that felt like three different eras stitched together with duct tape, Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers return to dish out the only awards that truly matter. Forget the official club gongs — this is where we celebrate the unhinged, the unexpected, and the utterly bonkers Wolves moments that defined the campaign.

Welcome back to The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy subscriber special, where the rebuild starts now, because Wolves head into this summer with more question marks than a Rob Edwards press conference!

Today we’re breaking down the Top 10 issues the club need to address this summer before a ball is kicked in August — this list isn’t for the faint‑hearted.

From a poor squad that’s been stretched, patched, and held together with hope… to a recruitment department that needs clarity, identity, and maybe a stiff drink… , the leadership structure, the wage bill, the dressing‑room balance, and the small matter of actually signing players who fit the manager’s plan — it’s all on the table.

The Fans’ Forum at Molineux didn’t mess about — straight questions, straight answers, and a fanbase demanding more than warm words.

Nathan Shi set the tone with the line of the night, Rob Edwards fronted up about the rebuild, and Matt Jackson laid bare the recruitment reality.

No fluff, no hiding, just a club under pressure and a summer that now feels absolutely pivotal.

This is The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy. Let’s get into the fallout in our latest subscriber special!

• Boro fall-out, the Nathan Judah derby and Rob Edwards' return the North-East (1m30s)

• Overall thoughts of the forum from Judah and Spiers (11m40s)

Another week, another emotional rollercoaster at Molineux. Wolves fans are asking the question is Rob Edwards actually the right man to lead this club out of the mess it’s in?

He’s a Wolves man through and through — former defender, academy coach, a figure who knows the fabric of the place better than most. He’s brought initial calm where there was chaos, identity where there was confusion, and a bit of belief back into a squad that looked completely lost.

But the league table doesn’t care about sentiment. The performances still swing between promising and panicked. The atmosphere is tight, the margins are thin, and every decision he makes gets dissected like it’s a cup final. Some fans see progress, but many feel Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland as a watershed moment for the Wolves head coach.

So today, we’re going straight at it. What’s working? What isn’t? And in the cold light of day — is Rob Edwards the man to take Wolves forward, or just the man holding the fort?

And we got plenty of help from the peeps! Huge thank-you to Max Wright, Spencer Comer, Tom Trubshaw, Adam Smith, Dan Blunt and Greg Faenza!

The boys address the video footage of Nathan Shi post game at the weekend (8m30s), before getting into Rob Edwards' record as manager (18m30s) since he took over on Nov 12 last year.

Should Rob shoulder the responsibility or is he working with the worst attacking talent (32m) ever assembled in the Premier League?

We will hear from six excellent fans and their take on whether Rob Edwards (41m30s) deserves next season.

Can Rob Edwards deliver promotion next season and be a successful Premier League manager (70m) long term ?

Let’s get into it.

Welcome back to The Judah & Spiers Wolves Poddy — the show where the inbox is always open, the opinions are always honest, and absolutely no Wolves question is too big, too small, or too chaotic.

In today's subscriber special, it’s all about you. Your questions. Your frustrations. Your theories. Your hopes for the future of this football club.

From tactics to transfers, from boardroom decisions to match‑day madness, from the academy to the atmosphere — if Wolves fans are talking about it, we’re diving into it. No dodging, no fence‑sitting, and definitely no corporate fluff!

In the latest subscriber special, Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers are diving straight into the deep end.

No sugar‑coating, no PR gloss, no ‘lessons will be learned’ nonsense. Wolves are down, the damage is done, and it’s time to talk about what every fan has been arguing about for months.

Who’s actually responsible?

Relegation never comes from one moment or one mistake. It’s a slow drip of bad decisions, missed opportunities, ego, chaos, and silence at exactly the wrong times.

Today, we’re counting down the Top 10 People to Blame for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Relegation — the decisions, the power struggles, the failures of leadership, and the moments that pushed this club over the edge.

Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers are back with their weekly subscriber special. If you're not a 'Friend of the Wolves poddy' yet, simply click the link https://www.patreon.com/c/Wolvespod and become a member.

This week the boys go through the Wolves squad one-by-one and debate who should be kept, loaned out or sold going into the (inevitable) 2026/7 Championship.

Nathan Judah is joined by BBC’s Mike Taylor to discuss the special relationship he has with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A multi-award winning sports reporter, commentator & presenter Mike sat down to discuss the many ups and downs of covering the club from League One to European football.

His dulcet tones have been heard all over the world and is widely regarded as one of the best commentators in the industry today.

In this subscriber special, Mike shares how he got into the business, the early days of becoming a broadcast journalist and who his inspirations were along the way.

Aging infrastructure, stalled redevelopment plans and no construction timeline has led to intense fan frustration with Molineux in desperate need of some TLC.

The boys are back in this subscriber-only episode looking back at the past, the present and the future and what is needed to bring Molineux into the 21st century.

Tim gives his experiences of Molineux (8m) as a child growing up and whether or not the modern day fan is getting value for money.

There was a day when the stadium was one of the best in the country (20m), but 30 years later, is a complete demolition needed?

Do Wolves have enough space to redevelop (24m) or is it purely a lack of investment that is stopping the necessary improvements taking place?

Did the departure of Laurie Dalrymple (29m) signal the end of the dream?

The state of the Steve Bull stand today (35m) is not fit for purpose, but will the funds be used to redevelop (39m)?

Is a new stadium at a different location (45m) totally out of the question?

What was Jeff Shi's issue with the council and why did they not work together on improvements (1hr 1m) and can Nathan Shi be the key to make Molineux (1hr 9m) great again?

Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers get stuck in to this monthly subscriber special where the duo answer every 'friend of the Wolves poddy' question (sent in before recording) in their usual comedic informative style.

The boys get through 70 (seventy) in total with no stone left unturned.

There's plenty of crackers throughout the extended episode, including:

If the season started today, would Wolves survive (17m15s)?

What's Nathan & Tim's take on AI in the sports journalism industry as a whole (34m30s)?

What are their earliest memories in football and what got them hooked (43m)?

What players should Wolves be targeting in the Championship (48m30s)?

What really happened regarding Nuno's departure (1hr 8min)?

And much much more!!

Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers are back with a special 'subscriber-only' episode as they give an exclusive 'peek behind the curtain' look at what it was like to deal with Wolves managers on a day-to-day basis.

The journey down memory lane starts with Kenny Jackett (6m45s) before Walter Zenga (14m20s) becomes the first appointment of the Fosun era.

Paul Lambert (23m35s) joined at a rocky time preceding the brilliance of Nuno (30m30s) who brought the glory days back to Molineux.

The boys reveal plenty of never-discussed tales during their time with Wolves bosses - some that will raise an eyebrow or two!

This summer will represent 10 years of Fosun at the helm with wildly varying results on and off the pitch.

The boys take a deep dive into the past, present and future in this subscription-only special episode.

The early days of the takeover are revisited (7m45s) and the managerial merry-go-round that ended with the stability of Nuno.

But where did things begin to go wrong (20m)?

The demise of Jeff Shi (22m5s) is a case to be studied with Tim and Nathan both sharing stories about the former Wolves chairman (28m).

Can the new Shi on the block turn things around (39m30s) and will season ticket pricing (42m) be crucial to getting the fans back on side?

Are Wolves for sale or not (51m30s) and will their relationship with Gestifute continue (55m)?

All your questions are answered (61min) and there's a full preview of the FA Cup clash with Liverpool (70min).

In this subscriber only poddy, the boys return for the second time this week to take a deep dive into Rob Edwards' impact at Wolves.

It's been a challenging start for the 43-year old who has only registered one league in since his arrival in November.

Tim & Nathan look into the numbers and whether the former club defender is the right man to take the club forward and lead the team back into the Premier League at the first attempt following their impending relegation.

The dynamic duo reveal what they have been doing since their Express & Star days (6m30s) and how difference their day to day life is from the old days. Has the extent of Wolves' capitulation shocked or was this an inevitable end result (14m20s)?

Rob Edwards' arrival and form is assessed (20m20s), but is he inspiring his players during this wretched run on results (25m10s)?

What tactics (28m30s) has the manager changed and have avoidable mistakes been made in team selection?

Has Edwards handled the media well (36m30s) since taking charge and do the boys expect him to be in charge next season (43m20s)?

If Wolves do replace, is there another potential manager already waiting in the wings at the football club (47m15s)?

All your questions (51m) are answered and there's a full preview to clash with Aston Villa (1hr9m) on Friday night.

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