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    The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Wycombe Wanderers

    06/03/2026 | 53 mins.
    Welcome to The First Word - pull up a chair boys and girls, let's talk about Wycombe.
    Fresh from last weekend's goal glut in Exeter it's back home for Steven Schumacher's side with another three points at stake. With Cardiff playing against Lincoln City, there's a guaranteed chance to cut the gap at the top. But only if the Whites can get their job done.
    We hear from Steven Schumacher and Jordi Osei-Tutu in a bumper interview section, plus Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt drops by for his take on the game.
    It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.
    You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.
    We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
    If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on [email protected]
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt
    And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
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    The Buff presents: Intestinal fortitude, five go mad in Exeter and another 'must win'

    05/03/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    Welcome back to The Buff Podcast in a week where we have all been revelling in a five-star display at Exeter City.
    Bolton Wanderers found their ruthless side at St James Park, now can they stay sharp for the visit of Wycombe to the Toughsheet this weekend - and possibly a last chance to get back into the automatic promotion race.
    Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are (mostly) back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including a pledge from January signing Johnny Kenny, the return of Aaron Morley and a mysterious injury to Corey Blackett-Taylor.
    We read out your emails, bring you another story of "Why I'm a Wanderer" and make our predictions for the weekend.
    If you can help out Natalie - one of our Buff-eteers - with her fundraising efforts for the Bereavement Cafe and the BWFC Remembrance Group, then please follow this link.
    It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months.
    You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.
    We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
    If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on [email protected]
    Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt
    And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
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    The Last Word - Exeter City 1-5 Bolton Wanderers

    01/03/2026 | 33 mins.
    Welcome back to The Last Word... And the day Wanderers finally gave someone the hiding they have been threatening.
    After months of shooting for goal without much reward, Steven Schumacher's side went mad in Devon to register the biggest win since he took charge.
    Marc Iles talks you through all the details and brings some post-match interviews with the Bolton boss and Johnny Kenny, plus a drop-in from our favourite Wanderers fan/devoted dad Henry Hewitt.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.
    You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.
    We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
    If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on [email protected]
    Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt
    And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
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    The First Word - Exeter City v Bolton Wanderers

    27/02/2026 | 36 mins.
    Welcome to The First Word - and a long old 'poke' to Exeter City.
    If you are making the 500-mile round trip, then let us talk you through all the important build-up, including the press conference with Steven Schumacher and Ethan Erhahon.
    Russ Pollitt climbs out of his sick bed to bring you his take on the match and we are reminded why Chesney Hawkes has a special significance to this fixture.
    It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £6 for six months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.
    You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.
    We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
    If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on [email protected]
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt
    And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
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    The Buff presents: Kia Ora farming and the "worst unbeaten run ever!"

    26/02/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    It has been a week where we could wallow in Wanderers' Premier League past glories, and then remember there's a long trip to Exeter City to come this weekend.
    Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including a bittersweet 2-2 draw with Ian Evatt's Blackpool and the revelation that Josh Sheehan has signed a new contract at the Toughsheet.
    The lads discuss the promotion picture, whether it really is too late for the Whites to catch Lincoln and Cardiff, and whether third place is success or failure this season.
    As ever we read out your emails, your stories of how you became a Bolton Wanderers fan, and make some predictions for the long trip to St James Park.
    And do you want to know some fascinating facts about Exeter? Nor did Henry.
    It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months.
    You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.
    We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
    If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on [email protected]
    Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt
    And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.

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About The Buff

Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News. On Thursday join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines, rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests. Before every game we bring you The First Word with the best of the pre-match press conference and a look at the key stats behind the game, and then after the final whistle we bring you The Last Word with instant reaction.
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