The Pools Pod

A podcast talking about Hartlepool United, hosted by Jack Twydale. I will be discussing the club's on-field performances past and present with a variety of guests each week.

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 48 minutes
Episodes: 30
Years Active: 2024 - 2025

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Aug 29 - A Great Start!

An episode of two parts this week - Adam is first to join me as we look at a successful start to the season, and break down our performances to date. Danny is my guest for the second half to run thro…

01:04:24 | Fri 29 Aug 2025

Aug 15 - Yeovil and the National League

I'm joined this week by Hartlepool Mail writer Robbie Stelling to discuss the opening-day fixture at Yeovil and the month ahead. Plus, a chat about the wider League, and how other clubs stack up.

Hos…

00:46:53 | Fri 15 Aug 2025

Aug 8 - The Season Preview

I'm joined by Isaac for the season preview! How will Pools do? Who will stand out? What will the League look like at the end of the season? Who knows, but we've given it a go! With thanks to Robbie a…

00:52:59 | Fri 08 Aug 2025

July 25 - A Testimonial and a Book

I'm joined this week by HGT advocate Jill Simmonds and 'Poolies at Heart' author Stephen Poxon to look ahead to Nicky Featherstone's testimonial, and look back at his stellar service to the club.

Step…

01:15:50 | Fri 25 Jul 2025

July 18 - Friendlies, Kits, and Signings

I am joined this week by Dan and Danny to chat about how the team are looking in pre-season, with a focus on the games at Whitby and Redcar. We talk about the new signings, the trialists, and what to…

00:57:35 | Fri 18 Jul 2025

July 12 - The Fixtures

An epilogue to the season opener, where Adam, Ellis, and I discuss the fixtures for the upcoming season, and debate the wider league in general!

Make sure to catch Part One if you haven't already done…

00:20:07 | Sat 12 Jul 2025

July 11 - We're Back!

We're back for Season Two of the Pools Pod! Adam and Ellis join me for the season opener, where we look at the ups and downs of the off-season so far.

We dive into the ownership tug-of-war, dissect th…

00:51:08 | Fri 11 Jul 2025

May 10 - Season Review and Awards

It's the Pools Pod season review, and I'm joined by Dan and Isaac to hand out the traditional end-of-season awards! Player of the Season, Goal of the Season, Result of the Season, and more! Plus, a l…

01:02:23 | Sat 10 May 2025

April 25 - Gateshead and the Takeover

Danny and I chat about the excellent Easter Monday victory over Gateshead, and digest the latest takeover update from the club. Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm - any up…

00:36:05 | Fri 25 Apr 2025

April 17

A two-hander this week, as Daniel joins me for a chat about Dagenham, our youth prospects, and the situation with promotion and relegation in the leagues around us. We discuss the likes of Morecambe,…

01:11:43 | Thu 17 Apr 2025

April 12

I am joined this week by Jill and Danny to look at Pools' recent form, how individual players have fared this season, and where the squad could potentially be strengthened in the summer. Plus, there …

00:43:34 | Sat 12 Apr 2025

Brian Honour

In this special episode, I am joined by Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour for an in-depth look at his footballing career - from Aston Villa to Pools, with spells at Darlington and Peterlee Newtow…

01:18:52 | Thu 03 Apr 2025

March 27

I'm joined this week by Mail present and past - Robbie Stelling and Sam Lee - to talk about Saturday's excellent victory over in-form Boston United. We also chat about the ongoing takeover of the clu…

00:57:39 | Thu 27 Mar 2025

March 13 - Raj Singh Resigns

I'm joined by Adam, Daniel, and Isaac to react to the news that Raj Singh is stepping down as Chairman of Hartlepool United. We look over the statement put out at 6pm on Tuesday and ponder what the n…

00:43:22 | Thu 13 Mar 2025

Pod on Tour - Fylde

This week's episode is an improvised ramble - the second of the season, recorded across Tuesday and Thursday on my dictaphone - on the game at Fylde. Thoughts from the game before kick-off, at half-t…

00:28:13 | Fri 07 Mar 2025

February 28

I'm joined by Paul and Pat this week - we each put forward our best Pools XI from our time watching the club! Who makes it in? Who is unfortunate to miss out? Let us know!

We also speak briefly about …

01:06:20 | Fri 28 Feb 2025

01:07:44 | Fri 07 Feb 2025

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