Poddenham Podspur (Spurs Podcast)

Looks like hope is back on the menu, boys! Tottenham Hotspur have spurred back into life with a draw and a win against two of Europe's best teams and Spurs podcasters are spreading hope like the measles.Let's think about how we use and channel hope during times of stress. And Cadbury Creme Eggs, The Menzingers, and Lana Del Ray.Support Spurs Against Colorectal Cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/spurs-against-colorectal-cancerWatch Harry Scarfe on The Crowing Cockerel: https://youtu.be/noz3ZiiI8QkThe Menzingers - Hope Is A Dangerous Little Thing: https://youtu.be/DrrxeRWebqwLana Del Ray - hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but i have it: https://youtu.be/rY2LUmLw_DQMusic by Neb Economou. Go follow him, he's great: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.socialFollow Poddenham on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail me: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com#COYS #N17 #Tottenham #Hotspur #TottenhamHotspur #Spurs #ChampionsLeague #UCL #Champions #League #thfc #ComeOnYouSpurs #UpTheSpurs

Iain chats to Greg from Wheeler Dealer Radio about his 10+ year years podcasting about Tottenham Hotspur. They discuss the origins of the pod, covering multiple managerial reigns, and returning to record one last pod after Spurs won the Europa League in Bilbao. -----Follow Greg on Bluesky: @skipjack.bsky.socialListen to Wheeler Dealer Radio: https://podfollow.com/847612214-----Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)-----Follow Poddenham Podspur: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com#Tottenham #Hotspur #TottenhamHotspur #COYS #THFC #Spurs #N17 #SpursPodcast #ComeOnYouSpurs

Let's talk about distractions.#####List of mental health crisis lines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines#####Follow the show: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com#####Tags: #Tottenham #Hotspur #Spurs #COYS #THFC #TottenhamHotspur #N17 #PremierLeague #Football #Soccer #SpursPodcast

My first reaction pod! Why did I chose a sloppy 2-1 away loss to Fulham to lay down some thoughts? Follow the pod: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail: poddenhampodspurs@gmail.com#Spurs #TottenhamHotspur #COYS #THFC #Tottenham #TottenhamHotspurPodcast #PremierLeague #N17 #IgorTudor #PremierLeague #SpursPodcast #Fulham #Football #Soccer

Thomas Frank is out, Igor Tudor is in, and Tottenham Hotspur are shaking it all about. This episode of Poddenham Podspur reviews how Spurs podcasters reacted to Frank's sacking, Tudor's hiring, and the North London Derby. Listen for pondering about whether there really is such a thing as a 'free hit' match and the transactional nature of football fandom. Podcasts reviewed/mentioned:An Echo of GloryCADSCOYS R UsDoctor TottenhamFuad CadaniGrumpy Old SpursHometown GloryInside Spurs (Talksport)Last Word on SpursNice One CyrilOhSoSpursOnly TottenhamRule The RoostScarfey Spurs TalkSonny Talks SpursSpurred OnStateside SpursTapinTobsThe Cheese Room PodcastThe Extra InchThe Fighting CockThe Game Is About GloryThe Paxton Tottenham PodcastThe Spurs FiveThe Spurs ShowThe SpursRelated PodcastThe Tottenham DepotThe Tottenham WayThe View From The LaneThe Whistle BlowsTottenham - Home and AwayWe Are Tottenham TVWicked Spursy######Music by Neb Economou: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social#####Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail me: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

A look back on Spurs' January transfer window. Listen for a timeline of events and summaries of the Tottenham Hotspur podosphere's views on the board, Thomas Frank, Johan Lange, Cristian Romero, and the new signings. All of this is bookended by an ill thought out framing device based on Frederic Bastiat's 'Parable of the broken window'. COYS, Up the Spurs, etc.######Podcasts referenced in this episodeCADSDoctor TottenhamEchoes of GloryFilthy ShamblesGrumpy Old SpursHometown GloryKate and Jimbo The Perfect MatchLast Word On SpursNice One, CyrilOh So SpursOnly TottenhamPureCOYSRule The RoostScarfey Spurs TalkSpurs From The StandsTalking TottenhamThe Spurs 5The Big Jon Bass ShowThe Cheese RoomThe Crowing CockerelThe Extra InchThe Fighting CockThe Game Is About GloryThe High Performance PodcastThe LabThe Spurs ShowThe Tottenham DepotThe Tottenham WayThe View From The LaneTottenham Home and AwayWicked Spursy#####Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)Follow the show: @poddenhampodspurs.bsky.socialEmail: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

Author, historian, and podcaster Gareth Dace chats with Iain about his experiences sharing his passion for the ups and downs of being a Tottenham Hotspur supporter in the 90s on his new podcast, 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? The Spurs Nostalgia Podcast.'Gareth talks about his process creating and producing the show, his favourite moments, and what he has planned for seasons 2 and 3.Listen to 'Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack' on all the usual Podcast platforms (https://podfollow.com/is-gascoigne-going-to-have-a-crack-the-spurs-nostalgia-podcast)Buy Gareth's books here: https://90sspursbook.square.site/Listen to Gareth on 'The Game Is About Glory' podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-game-is-about-glory/viewFollow Gareth on Bluesky: @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social######Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.comMusic by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)#COYS #Spurs #Tottenham

Iain kicks off the new year by airing some grievances and how they influence the podcast.Follow the show on Bluesky (@poddenhampodspur) or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.comMusic by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa)#COYS #TottenhamHotspur #Spurs #ThomasFrank

Why do some Spurs fans immediately reach for a podcast after a loss but others avoid them completely? In this episode, I unpack the psychology of post-defeat listening and why Tottenham Hotspur supporters turn to podcasts when results go wrong.I break fans into distinct post-match listening types and explore what each group is really looking for after another tough result. Along the way, I examine the pros and cons of different Spurs podcast styles: instant reactions vs. next-day analysis, emotional venting vs. level-headed breakdowns, and fan catharsis vs. football journalism.Finally, I offer listening recommendations tailored to your habits, mood, and tolerance level after a defeat. Whether you need validation, perspective, humour, or just someone else to suffer alongside, this episode helps you find the right Spurs podcast for the moment. Because supporting Tottenham is hard enough without choosing the wrong post-loss listen.#COYSMusic by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)Follow the pod: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail me: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

Iain talks to Ashley Collie about being a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster and interviewing some of the world's biggest stars.Ash is an award-winning journalist who has spent thirty years learning about the lives of athletes and movie stars. He talks about his experiences and how they inform his podcasting style as a member of Come And Discuss Spurs (CADS).Read Ash's work at the links below:BBN Times articles: https://www.bbntimes.com/ashley-jude-collieBiography of Sonny Grosso: https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Hollywood-Real-Reel-Life/dp/B0D3JD64J2Justin Jefferson article for Flaunt magazine: https://www.flaunt.com/post/justin-jefferson-joy-is-contagious-issueTalking about LA Spurs for the Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tottenham-till-we-die-dan_b_9178582Listen to the CADS podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1804554639#####Music by Neb Economou: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social#####Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspurs.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.comCOYS

In a break from podcast reviews, this episode discusses recent discontent within the Spurs fanbase by exploring the complex relationship between sports fandom, personal identity, and mental health. Trigger warning: brief reference to studies on partner violence.Some mental health resources:UK: https://www.thecalmzone.net/USA: https://www.nami.org/References (all freely accessible):https://www.reddit.com/r/tottenhamhotspur/comments/1ormd1a/spurs_season_ticket_holder_who_developed_actual/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1517295/fullhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/337989754_Positive_fantasies_and_negative_emotions_in_soccer_fanshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/247720630_Seeing_Red_or_Feeling_Blue_Differentiated_Intergroup_Emotions_and_Ingroup_Identification_in_Soccer_Fanshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stigma-addiction-and-mental-health/202502/the-psychology-of-sports-fandom-balancing-wins-andhttps://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080684282/what-it-means-for-sports-fans-mental-health-when-their-team-loseshttps://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/sports-fanshttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/aug/31/football-depression-spurs-john-cracehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/01/will-i-be-happier-if-i-erase-football-from-my-life-how-i-went-cold-turkey-and-quit-the-beautiful-game#####Intro song by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)#####Follow the pod on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail me: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com#####Tags for SEO: Spurs, Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs played Arsen*l and lost badly. I run through a list of words used by Tottenham Hotspur podcasters to describe the performance and analyze who the podcasters are blaming.COYSPodcasts reviewed or listened to:An Echo Of GloryCADSDoctor TottenhamHometown GloryLast Word On SpursOh So SpursRule The RoostSpurred OnSuffering With SpursThe Cheese RoomThe Extra InchThe Fighting CockThe Game Is About GloryThe Spurs ShowThe Tottenham DepotThe View From The LaneTottenham Home and AwayWicked SpursyYAPS#####Follow the show on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

It's November! Let's think about Tottenham Hotspur this season and, more importantly, what Spurs podcasters are saying about the Club.COYS#####Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)#####Follow the pod: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the pod: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com#####Podcasts mentioned:CADSDoctor TottenhamFilthy ShamblesGrumpy Old SpursHollie's HotspursHometown GloryLast Words on SpursLilywhite LoungeNice One, CyrilScarfey Spurs TalkSpursKingsTVSpurredOnThe Extra InchThe Fighting CockThe Game Is About GloryThe Spurs FiveThe View From The LaneTottenham ChroniclesYAPS

Iain discusses all things Tottenham Hotspur Podcasts with the host of Spurred On, Barnaby Slater.Barnaby created one of the first Spurs fan channels in 2015 while working for Fremantle UK before starting his own daily podcast two years ago. He shares insights and stories about his experiences as a Tottenham content creator, meeting his heroes, and working behind the scenes on TV productions.Listen to Spurred On: https://podfollow.com/the-spurred-on-podcastWatch Barnaby on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@barnabyslater_Follow Barnaby on Instagram: @barnabyslater_Follow Barnaby on TikTok: @barnabyslaterCOYS#####Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)#####Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

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.socialEmail the pod: poddenhampodspur@gmail.comCOYS

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 InchParatici Party (July 2021)For Richer Or For Porro (January 2023)Masonry (May 2023)The Fighting CockFalling Out With Conte (June 2021)The Paratici Problem (January 2023)Paratici In A Pack (March 2023)Tottenham's New Power Map (October 2025 via The Lab)The Spurs ShowThe Wait Is Over (July 2021)??? (2023)Frank Exchange Of Views (October 2025)#####Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)#####Follow the show on Bluesky: @PoddenhamPodspur.bsky.socialEmail us at poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

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/@LadsItsTottenhamFollow David on X/Twitter: @davidmha71######Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

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 #SpursMusic by Neb Economou (Bluesky: @tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)Follow Poddenham Podspur on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.socialEmail the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com

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.COYSReferences:Who needs Soccer Saturday? The fans putting it all out there on YouTube - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54607473Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)Follow Poddenham on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social

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.