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.
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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/
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Music by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)
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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)
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Email: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com
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.
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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
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
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Thanks to Neb Economou for the intro music (Bluesky: tedcruzinusa@bsky.social)
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.
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Follow the pod on Bluesky: @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social or email poddenhampodspur@gmail.com
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Music by Neb Economou
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Podcasts mentioned:
Listened to but not directly referenced: The Tottenham Way, An Echo Of Glory, The View From The Lane,
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
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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
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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
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Follow us on Bluesky: @PoddenhamPodspur.bsky.social
Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com
Music by Neb Economou.
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.
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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/
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Podcasting Textbooks:
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Email the show: poddenhampodspur@gmail.com
Music by Neb Economou.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
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[Intro song by Neb Economou]
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
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Intro song by the lovely Neb Economou
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.
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:
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)
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):
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
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Thanks for Neb Economou (@cruzinusa) for the theme song!
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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
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
