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.
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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:
Listen to the CADS podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1804554639
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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/full
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337989754_Positive_fantasies_and_negative_emotions_in_soccer_fans
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247720630_Seeing_Red_or_Feeling_Blue_Differentiated_Intergroup_Emotions_and_Ingroup_Identification_in_Soccer_Fans
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stigma-addiction-and-mental-health/202502/the-psychology-of-sports-fandom-balancing-wins-and
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080684282/what-it-means-for-sports-fans-mental-health-when-their-team-loses
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/sports-fans
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/aug/31/football-depression-spurs-john-crace
https://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
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Intro song by Neb Economou (@tedcruzinusa.bsky.social)
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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.
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Podcasts reviewed or listened to:
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It's November! Let's think about Tottenham Hotspur this season and, more importantly, what Spurs podcasters are saying about the Club.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Podcasts discussed:
The Extra Inch
The Fighting Cock
The Spurs Show
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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
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Thanks to all the Spurs podcasters who put out content every week.
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.
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Spurs content creators discussed:
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
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Podcasts or Spurs Content Creators Discussed:
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
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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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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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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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Podcasts mentioned:
Listened to but not directly referenced: The Tottenham Way, An Echo Of Glory, The View From The Lane,