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Every Step Along The Way - A Stoke City Podcast

Every Step Along The Way - A Stoke City Podcast

By Daniel Buxton, Michael Stockley & Andy Blinston

Your Number 1 Stoke City Preview podcast looking to delve deep into the club from pre-game previews, post match analysis, tactical analysis, exclusive interviews and everything in between.

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Sunderland - Home - 20/8/22

Every Step Along The Way - A Stoke City PodcastAug 19, 2022

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Sunderland - Home - 20/8/22

Sunderland - Home - 20/8/22

We look back at the last gasp point secured versus Middlesbrough, the news coming out of the club including a couple of new faces, a victory for the U21s to start their season and we preview the Mackems visit to the Bet365 Stadium this weekend
Aug 19, 202201:14:21
Middlesbrough - Home - 17/8/22

Middlesbrough - Home - 17/8/22

Mike, Dan & Andy discuss a disappointing result Vs Huddersfield as well as the U18 and Women's Team, not to mention looking forward to Middlesbrough this Wednesday
Aug 15, 202201:10:04
The better-late-than-never ESATW Season preview 2022/3

The better-late-than-never ESATW Season preview 2022/3

Dan and Andy give their thoughts on the other 23 Championship sides, with the help of podcasts and supporters from each club, and let you know where we think each side will finish. This was recorded prior to the opening week of the season
Aug 13, 202201:29:53
Huddersfield - Away - 13/8/22

Huddersfield - Away - 13/8/22

The lads are back again as we go over an early cup exit by the sea, look through the clubs news this week, including the return to action this week of the youth sides, and then go for an in depth look at the weekends trip to the Terriers before rounding off with a very different quiz to usual
Aug 12, 202201:02:11
Morecambe - Away - 9/8/22

Morecambe - Away - 9/8/22

Mike, Dan & Andy discuss a great 3 points Vs Blackpool, hear the views from you the listeners as well as preview the upcoming cup match Vs Morecambe!
Aug 08, 202254:00
Blackpool - Home - 6/8/22

Blackpool - Home - 6/8/22

Dan, Mike & Andy look back at the defeat Vs Millwall, breakdown all the weeks news and transfer rumours as well as preview this weekends match Vs Blackpool.
Aug 05, 202201:06:33
Millwall - Away - 30/7/22

Millwall - Away - 30/7/22

The season is back!!! The lads review pre-season and whether the results are important to them, look at new signings both already through the door and possibly on the way before looking ahead to the opening game at the New Den and a nice quiz on places we don’t like to play.
Jul 29, 202201:06:29
SPECIAL POD: Tyrese Campbell Interview

SPECIAL POD: Tyrese Campbell Interview

In this very special edition we speak to none other than Tyrese Campbell! Tyrese opens up on multiple areas of his professional and personal life and gives great insight to his highs and lows so far as a Stoke City player.
Jul 25, 202249:25
Pre Season In Full Swing

Pre Season In Full Swing

Mike, Dan and Andy discuss the loss Vs Accrington, new incomings on the horizon, club announcements, fans questions and a quite tricky quiz!
Jul 15, 202201:12:40
Fixtures And Business So Far!!

Fixtures And Business So Far!!

The boys are back!!!!! Mike, Andy and Dan look at the Potters comings and goings since the season ended, the fixtures after their release this week and a very early prediction for the season ahead
Jun 24, 202201:11:32
SPECIAL POD: - Carl Dickinson & Hanley Town Chairman Ron Mcllreavy (audio issues)

SPECIAL POD: - Carl Dickinson & Hanley Town Chairman Ron Mcllreavy (audio issues)

In January we went to Potteries Park to watch Hanley Town play Bewdsley and whilst there sat down with chairman Ron McIlrevey and Potters promotion hero Carl Dickinson. the club is also the base for the hub used by Mens mental health charity Men Unite so we touch on what people can do to access the vital facilities at the club. There is a reason it’s been sat with us for so long, as a first venture out the recording for the sections with Carl Dickinson weren’t of great quality so we’ve worked away at improving it to the best that we can
Jun 10, 202230:39
2021/2022 End Of Season Review

2021/2022 End Of Season Review

Mike, Dan and Andy are joined by guests Ben & Liam to review this season's performance and key points. They discuss key moments from the season, coming and goings, awards for various players as well as a very interesting quiz!
May 14, 202201:55:24
Coventry - Home - 7/5/22

Coventry - Home - 7/5/22

The season is marching on and this week Mike, Dan and Andy discuss the upcoming game Vs Coventry as well as the club's new COO, next seasons friendly plans, new entrance music and lots more.
May 06, 202201:19:51
Middlesbrough - Away - 30/4/22

Middlesbrough - Away - 30/4/22

Our final away game of the season is previewed here as well as a run through of all players contracts that are ending shortly and a look back at the victory over QPR last weekend
Apr 29, 202201:18:59
Queens Park Rangers - Home - 23/4/22

Queens Park Rangers - Home - 23/4/22

The series is nearing its end after the busy Easter period and, although the Potters don’t have a chance of promotion, we look ahead to the QPR game, review the weeks news, get feedback on a youngster out on loan in Ireland and round off with a quiz
Apr 22, 202201:19:57
SPECIAL POD - Kieran Maguire returns to talk Stoke accounts and potential new financial rules

SPECIAL POD - Kieran Maguire returns to talk Stoke accounts and potential new financial rules

Football finance guru Kieran Maguire, of ‘The Price of Football Podcast’ fame, returns to the pod to talk over Stoke’s latest accounts and inform us of the ins and outs of the proposed new financial rules that could be replacing FFP/Profit and Sustainability in the Championship.
Apr 16, 202242:20
Bristol City - Home - 15/4/22

Bristol City - Home - 15/4/22

The trio return to review a third win in four games, look at all the latest news, announce a big special pod coming this weekend and preview the Good Friday game with the Robins before closing with a quiz on Ade Akinbiyi
Apr 14, 202201:18:11
West Brom - Away - 9/4/22

West Brom - Away - 9/4/22

Mike, Dan and Andy look back at the loss Vs Reading, look at the news from around the club this week, answer several listener questions and preview West Brom this weekend.
Apr 08, 202201:21:29
Sheffield United - Home - 2/4/22

Sheffield United - Home - 2/4/22

The preview podcast back, this week defying Covid in the camp(and a trip to Poland) to still bring you a round up of the win against Millwall, the latest news and also a look ahead to Saturdays visit of the Blades
Apr 01, 202255:04
SPECIAL POD: Stoke Coach Lou Roberts!

SPECIAL POD: Stoke Coach Lou Roberts!

In the 2nd part of this special we speak to none other than SCFC Women's First Team Coach Lou Roberts! We learn about the highs and lows of her career, delve deeper into how the ladies team operates and look ahead to what both Lou and the team as a whole are looking to achieve!
Mar 28, 202236:50
SPECIAL POD: Women In Football - PART 1

SPECIAL POD: Women In Football - PART 1

The first of a 2 part special explores the world of women in football with multiple special guests! We discuss topics such as be breaking into media, how women are perceived online and at stadiums, the HerGameToo movement and the efforts of an amazing 7 year old supporter who is supporting the local environment when on her way to the game.
Mar 25, 202201:14:23
Millwall - Home - 19/3/22

Millwall - Home - 19/3/22

It’s just Dan and Mike this week as they discuss the defeat at Cardiff, the managers future, a new trialist, check in on how Tom Ince is doing at Reading before looking ahead to this weekends encounter with Gary Rowett’s Millwall. Keep listening at the end for an announcement for upcoming special podcasts.
Mar 18, 202201:16:05
Peterborough - Away - 12/3/22

Peterborough - Away - 12/3/22

Well after a depressing week, saved only on part by the left foot of Lewis Baker, the lads look back at the two disappointing results this week, are we MoN in or out? The bad feeling around the club’s treatment of the women’s team before looking forward to a game we have to win to stop the rot this weekend
Mar 11, 202201:24:25
Blackpool - Home - 5/3/22

Blackpool - Home - 5/3/22

The lads review the end of the cup run in midweek, the latest accounts, the 50th anniversary of the league cup win, where to find a sure to be fascinating interview with Nick Powell, the latest hotshot striker staking his claim for a chance in the first team and of course look forward to this weekends game at what we suspect will be a packed out Bet365 versus Blackpool, the pod as ever rounded off with a quiz for Mike and Andy
Mar 04, 202201:13:06
Crystal Palace - Away - FA Cup - 1/3/22

Crystal Palace - Away - FA Cup - 1/3/22

Enjoy an extra podcast from the lads as the FA cup trip to Selhurst Park brings them together for ESATW first ever midweek pod. As well as looking ahead to that game we review the late, late defeat at Bournemouth whilst their is positive news in terms of contracts and season tickets and a very positive quiz to round everything off
Feb 28, 202201:09:27
Bournemouth - Away - 26/2/22

Bournemouth - Away - 26/2/22

The lads are back and having to drag themselves off the floor after a demoralising couple of home performances this week. They review those games, the managers position as the ‘MoN out’ movement rears its head again, a look at the news this week and preview this weekends trip to the Vitality Stadium
Feb 25, 202201:19:28
Every Step Along The Way Meets….Simon Lowe

Every Step Along The Way Meets….Simon Lowe

Author Simon Lowe joined Dan recently to talk through his times supporting the Potters, his line of books on the club including his most recently released book and also a sneak peak at his latest project before they chat about dream subjects for future books and of course views on the current Potters
Feb 21, 202253:07
Birmingham - Home - 19/2/22

Birmingham - Home - 19/2/22

The lads review last weeks dramatic draw at Forest, the news coming out of the club this week and then look ahead to the home game with Birmingham before finishing with some exciting news of a link up with a Potters group and the quiz
Feb 18, 202201:19:47
Nottingham Forest - Away - 12/2/22

Nottingham Forest - Away - 12/2/22

The lads are back to look over a successful week on the pitch with wins in the league and FA cup, an update from Millwall on Benik Afobe, all the latest news out of the club and of course we look forward and preview the mouth watering six pointer at the City Ground this weekend before rounding off with a quiz
Feb 11, 202201:14:19
Wigan - Home - FA Cup - 5/2/22

Wigan - Home - FA Cup - 5/2/22

It’s FA Cup time again as the lads preview the visit oh James McClean and his high flying Wigan side. There’s also a look at the draw with Huddersfield and the transfer window is reviewed after it slammed shut this week with two bits of audio on our deadline day signings
Feb 04, 202201:17:25
Huddersfield - Away - 28/1/22

Huddersfield - Away - 28/1/22

A look back at two very contrasting defeats this past week before we go through the January transfer business so far, preview Friday nights televised trip to Huddersfield and finish with a little quiz
Jan 28, 202201:14:43
Fulham - Home - 22/1/22

Fulham - Home - 22/1/22

The lads are in a positive mood after new signings and a great 2-0 win away at Hull, will it continue for the preview of the game with free scoring table toppers Fulham though?
Jan 21, 202201:19:29
SPECIAL POD: FFP explained at last!! Football finance expert Kieran Maguire talks Stoke and FFP

SPECIAL POD: FFP explained at last!! Football finance expert Kieran Maguire talks Stoke and FFP

University of Liverpool lecturer and football finance’s go to man Kieran Maguire tells us what exactly FFP means in its current guise, how the Potters are faring so far and what they need to achieve this season to avoid falling foul of the rules and ultimately what punishment could follow
Jan 15, 202201:00:52
Hull - Away 16/1/22

Hull - Away 16/1/22

The lads return to review a win, a rare FA cup win at that, a legends retirement, new signing(s?) and of course look ahead to this Sundays televised clash with Hull. Thanks to the numerous people who provided us with audio this week on our new signing and this weekends match.
Jan 14, 202201:05:44
Leyton Orient - Home - FA Cup - 9/1/22

Leyton Orient - Home - FA Cup - 9/1/22

After a difficult few games in the league we turn our attention to the FA Cup with the visit of Leyton Orient. We preview the game, discuss all the transfers and news and have a very special Q&A guest announcement!
Jan 07, 202201:29:38
Preston - Home - 3/1/22

Preston - Home - 3/1/22

A look at back at the defeat to Derby, rounding up the latest transfer and fixture news and looking ahead to the visit of a fellow Covid hit side in Preston
Jan 01, 202201:15:42
Christmas Special Edition- Part 2/2

Christmas Special Edition- Part 2/2

We hope you enjoyed part 1 but this is the final part of our special Christmas pod with our special guests! We discuss a wide range of christmassy topics including what the players and MON are putting on their Christmas list, a Christmas related Stoke quiz & more!
Dec 23, 202101:09:04
Christmas Special Edition - Part 1/2

Christmas Special Edition - Part 1/2

Well it's that time of year, Christmas is here and we have a bumper DOUBLE Christmas edition with Mike & Dan PLUS 3 special guests. Part 1 is the Team Of The Century as voted by all of you Stoke fans! So get those presents and wrapping paper out and settle down for these excellent Pods!
Dec 21, 202101:36:24
Cov….id - Away - 18/12/21

Cov….id - Away - 18/12/21

So with the news that COVID-19 is rife within the Potters squad the game against Coventry was called off on Thursday but we’ve still got the weeks Potters news and a review of last weeks draw with Middlesbrough whilst we also look ahead to the pods festive plans
Dec 17, 202140:44
Middlesbrough - Home 11/12/21

Middlesbrough - Home 11/12/21

Dan and Mike are together again to discuss the end of the London jinx, midfield injury problems, strikers coming into contention and of course looking forward to the weekends big home game versus Boro
Dec 10, 202101:08:34
QPR - Away 5/12/21

QPR - Away 5/12/21

Mike and Dan are joined by a third voice as Andy makes his pod debut. The guys talk about the chilly defeat to Blackburn, the short term deal for Frank Fielding, there’s a transfer link to the next Nick Powell, a quiz on goalscoring machine Peter Thorne and of course a look ahead to Sunday’s game versus fellow play off hopefuls QPR
Dec 03, 202101:16:14
Blackburn - Home(27/11/21)

Blackburn - Home(27/11/21)

Mike and Dan are back again to discuss the defeat at Ashton Gate, the Potters news from the week and also, as always, give you the lowdown on this weekends big game at the Bet365 Stadium
Nov 26, 202101:17:22
Peterborough - Home 20/11/21

Peterborough - Home 20/11/21

Mike returns after his illness enforced absence to join Dan and go through this weeks Stoke news and of course preview the Potters return to league action after the last international break of 2021
Nov 19, 202101:09:57
Mid-Season Review+Scholes Leaving(Part Two)

Mid-Season Review+Scholes Leaving(Part Two)

Dan and Ben round off the news of Tony Scholes January departure and give their views on the season so far
Nov 15, 202141:14
Mid-Season Review+Scholes Leaving(Part One)

Mid-Season Review+Scholes Leaving(Part One)

With no game to preview Dan is joined by super sub Ben Rowley, in after Mike failed a late fitness test, to review Luton, the shock news on Tony Scholes and a look at the season so far
Nov 12, 202158:12
Luton - Away 6/11/21

Luton - Away 6/11/21

Mike and Dan are back fresh from their trip to Blackpool to see the Potters pick up 3 vital points and look forward to the trip to play Nathan Jones’ Luton side this weekend
Nov 05, 202150:30
Cardiff - Home 30/10/21

Cardiff - Home 30/10/21

Dan is back to join Mike as they look back at another defeat in London, a cup defeat to Brentford but look forward to the chance to change the recent run of defeats at home to Cardiff this weekend. The pair also inform us of an impending trip to the seaside
Oct 29, 202153:07
Millwall - Away 23/10/21

Millwall - Away 23/10/21

Mike has a new co-host this week, Ben Rowley, from Stoke podcast the-yyy-files, joins him to fill the seat temporarily vacated by Dan, who is still suffering the effects of Covid, to discuss two defeats this week, the return of Tyrese and this weekends trip to The New Den to play Millwall
Oct 22, 202101:08:28
Sheffield Utd - Away - 16/10/21

Sheffield Utd - Away - 16/10/21

The lads are back after the international break to discuss this weekends trip to Bramall Lane
Oct 15, 202101:13:48
SPECIAL POD - The Icelandic Years

SPECIAL POD - The Icelandic Years

With the Potters on an international break this week Mike and Dan rolled back the years to their childhood along with Liam Bullock, author of ‘Twinned With Reykjavik: Stoke City FC: The Icelandic Years’, to remember the rollercoaster ride between 1999 and 2006 when a consortium of Icelandic’s owned the club
Oct 08, 202101:21:56