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Stoke City stories, told by you. The YYY-Files are discussions with fans of all ages, locations and backgrounds about their journey, experiences and relationship with the club. Create your file today at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media pages @theyyyfiles or email at theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.
This is the 4th BIRTHDAYYY Special, a compilation episode celebrating the Files created in the fourth year of The YYY-Files, along with new series My First Game, MASTERMYYYND and The AWAY-Files!Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.Thank you to Matt Lum, Andy Blinston, Dana Malt, Joe Barbieri, Anthony Bunn, Daniel Buxton, and George Weaver for their contributions this year.Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 54 belongs to George Weaver (a.k.a: Potterlytics). In the B-Side, he discusses his evolving methods of presenting analytics, what he'd like to get up to next season and his fun-filled all-time Stoke City XI.You can find George's Potterlytics blog at potterlytics.blog for long-form Stoke City analytics pieces. He's also on Twitter, @potterlytics.Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 54 belongs to George Weaver (a.k.a: Potterlytics). In the A-Side, he discusses dipping his toe in and out of Stoke City waters, rekindling his love for his team through analytics and why Tyrese Campbell should be likened to Ricardo Fuller.You can find George's Potterlytics blog at https://potterlytics.blog for long-form Stoke City analytics pieces. He's also on Twitter, @potterlytics.Create your file at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
MASTERMYYYND is a high-intensity Stoke City quiz. Today's contender is Daniel Buxton from the Every Step Along The Way podcast, who has chosen 'The Icelandic Years' as his specialist subject.If you are willing and able, please consider donating to the Red and White Christmas appeal (fundraising for the Macari Foundation, Dougie Mac and Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank) by visiting our fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/redwhitechristmasYou can buy the Pundit football trivia game at punditgames.co.uk. Using code 'YYY' at checkout will give you 20% off the game, and Pundit will donate £10 to the Red and White Christmas appeal each time the code is used.You can find Dan's podcast, Every Step Along The Way, on your podcast provider, as well as on Twitter @everystepalongGet involved with the podcast at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
MASTERMYYYND is a high-intensity Stoke City quiz. Today's contender is Anthony Bunn from DUCK Magazine, who has chosen 'The 1992/93 Season' as his specialist subject.If you are willing and able, please consider donating to the Red and White Christmas appeal (fundraising for the Macari Foundation, Dougie Mac and Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank) by visiting our fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/redwhitechristmasYou can buy DUCK Mag at https://duckmagazine.bigcartel.com, or reach out to Bunny via duckstoke@gmail.com or @DUCKmagstoke on Twitter and Instagram.Get involved with the podcast at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media @theyyyfiles or email theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
MASTERMYYYND is a high-intensity Stoke City quiz. Today's contender is Joe Barbieri, who has chosen 'Career Paths, Past and Present' as his specialist subject.
If you are willing and able, please consider donating to the Red and White Christmas appeal (fundraising for the Macari Foundation, Dougie Mac and Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank) by visiting our fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/redwhitechristmas
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Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
The AWAY-Files are stories from fans of team other than Stoke City. Telling her Middlesbrough story is Dana Malt: from her first game resulting her to tears, to falling in love with Boro through Tuncay, and now wrestling with her Club's identity.
Please donate, if you can, to The Boro Breakdown's MND Fundraiser here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theborobreakdownmnd.
Please also consider donating to Red and White Christmas here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/redwhitechristmas.
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Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about being re-elected to the Stoke City Supporters Council, a declaration of war with the Wizards of Drivel, and how Stoke went from O'Neill to Neil.
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Timestamps: 01:03 - Supporters Council Re-election and Meetup 05:31 - War with Wizards of Drivel 10:07 - Michael O'Neill to Alex Neil 16:29 - Fans by Larry Olmsted
Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 53 belongs to Andrew Blinston. In the B-Side, he discusses hints on what content he'd like to make this season, dissecting the contemporary Stoke City, and which player he'd like to spend a day in the life with.
You can find Andy's YouTube channel by searching 'AndyKB" on YouTube. Every Step Along The Way is available on your podcast platform. He's also on Twitter, @AndyKB_.
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Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about the lack of belief around Stoke City, standing in the Supporters Council elections, a buddy system, DUCK and some parish news.
You can vote for Ben, and any other candidates, in the Supporters Council election here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=30CNWdBv2EaJbhotKPhp-3h6vtG_18FMrRFKELEmwB5UQzlFSEFHUTFUQVRXWE5XS0lGTlBGNE9DWS4u. Votes close 5pm on Tuesday 23rd August 2022.
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Timestamps: 02:34 - Belief at Stoke 13:25 - Supporters Council Elections 24:16 - Buddy Systems 30:33 - DUCK Magazine 36:02 - Parish News
Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 53 belongs to Andrew Blinston. In the A-Side, he discusses evolving his YouTube channel to vlog Stoke matches, making new friends via the Every Step Along The Way podcast, and choosing between wine and Heineken in Luton.
You can find Andy's YouTube channel by searching 'AndyKB" on YouTube. Every Step Along The Way is available on your podcast platform. He's also on Twitter, @AndyKB_.
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Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 52 belongs to Matthew Lum. In the C-Side, he discusses how he'd love a premium matchday streaming service, why Stoke's community has him hooked for life and screaming at Xherdan Shaqiri if he ever comes to Colorado.
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File 52 belongs to Matthew Lum. In this special B-Side, he gives his perspective before, during, and after attending his first ever Stoke City game. From logistics and local delicacies, to signed merch and serenading his team.
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Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 52 belongs to Matthew Lum. In the A-Side, he discusses how Stoke first caught his eye from the States on Match of the Day, rekindling a love for Stoke years later through podcasts, and whether football is being "Americanised".
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This is the 3rd BIRTHDAYYY Special, a compilation episode celebrating the Files created in the third year of The YYY-Files, along with those part of the new series MYYYLLIONAIRE and the Advent Calendar 2021.
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Thank you to Nathan Ball, Liam Bullock, Jamie Unwin, Chris Brammer, Michael Stockley, Chris Bowden, Will Bailey, Harvey Todd, Lewis Wooliscroft, Elliot Yates, Chiraag Gokal, David Cowlishaw, Dan Buxton, Sam Richardson and Martyn Cooke for their contributions this year.
Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards
File 51 belongs to Will Bailey. In the B-Side, he discusses how non-league football compares to the top flights, where he'd like to see himself and Hanley Town in the future, and the madness of people on social media.
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File 51 belongs to Will Bailey. In the A-Side, he discusses his perfect entrance into becoming a Stoke fan, having a huge role to play at local non-league club Hanley Town and now working with players he used to idolise.
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Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about the plans for The YYY-Files, and how Stoke City have been doing on and off the pitch after another disappointing season.
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File 50 belongs to Chris Bowden. In the B-Side, he discusses his new matchday experience and companions, why he appreciates Stoke's content creation scene and if knowing what goes on behind the scenes is actually a good thing.
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File 50 belongs to Chris Bowden. In the A-Side, he discusses how he fell in love with Stoke City twice, the special connection between him and his dad through match day hospitality and Eric Skeels' fruity language.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stokealona: perhaps the most sensational football ever played by a Stoke City team. From a shaky transition period, to integrating some of our most skilful ever players, to blowing away some of the greatest teams in England. Merry Christmas!
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Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards, Tony Garwood Lloyd - Red & White Christmas
Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Tony Waddington: arguably the greatest manager in Stoke City's history. From installing the Waddington Wall, to bringing swashbuckling football to the Potteries, to countless accolades and achievements.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Peter Coates' polarising two spells of ownership of Stoke City. From a disappointing first spell as Chairman, to being driven out by his own supporters, to coming back and more than redeeming himself.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Neil "Nello" Baldwin: a famous Stoke City supporter and former kitman, hired by Lou Macari. From raising team morale with a chicken costume, to locking a reporter in a cupboard, to becoming Supporter of the Year.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Alan Hudson: a masterful Stoke midfielder whose first impression lived long in the memory. From a sensational move from Chelsea, to linking up with Jimmy Greenhoff, to funding the Butler Street Stand repair.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Frank Soo: a pioneering former Stoke City player of both English and Chinese heritage. From becoming the first player of a Chinese background in the EFL, to becoming a technical half-back, to being the first of ethnic minority background to play for England.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City's two English Football League Trophy crownings, bookending a turbulent decade. From the first Trophy won by Stein, to the madness of the 90's, to beginning the Icelandic era with silverware.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City's three ventures into European competition. From two underwhelming exits in the 70's, to an impressive run thirty years later, to a memorable night at the Mestalla.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the 1946/47 season, where Stoke came within one game of winning the First Division title. From forming an excellent squad following WWII, to Sir Stan's transfer saga, to Stoke falling at the final hurdle.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke 0-8 Liverpool, where even the scoreboard couldn't keep count! From a hope for a giant-killing in our new home, to a spanking against a rotated opposition, to how Stoke got their own back fifteen years later.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the Britannia Stadium: which has been Stoke City's home for almost 25 years. From being nudged out of the Victoria Ground, to traffic issues from the very start, to becoming an infamous place to visit.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the collapse of the Butler Street Stand, and the devastating consequences thereof. From the shock following the event, to the dismantling of Stoke's best ever team, to capitulation from there on in.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City's League Cup triumph in 1972: the Club's only major honour. From an extended and demanding run-in, to facing a giant in the Final, to the significance of this victory and its timing.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Freddie Steele: arguably the greatest striker to have played for Stoke City. From developing into a goalscoring machine, to suffering wartime disruption, to unusual injury recovery techniques.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Gordon Banks: Stoke City legend and one of the greatest to have played the game. From arriving with a high reputation, to a wonder save against West Ham, to becoming one of the Club's greatest ambassadors.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke's dismal spell on and off the pitch during the late 1990's. From getting relegated to the third tier, to being cursed with debt from a new stadium, to the managerial roundabout.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Liam Lawrence's memorable goal and celebration against Coventry in 2008. From how important Liam was, to how important his goal was, to how important it is to have people like him at Stoke City.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Mark Stein, Stoke's iconic striker in the 90's. From joining from Oxford's reserves, to playing his part in grand occasions, to becoming a long-standing fan's favourite.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Sir Stanley Matthews: Stoke City's (and possibly the world's) greatest ever footballer. From a pioneering career, to a stat-studded testimonial, to being the ultimate ambassador for the Club.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Chris Kamara's fourteen game stint as manager of Stoke City. From being a successful former player, to being dealt a bad hand initially, to winning just once during his reign.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the "South Stand Jinx". From how it came about, to how twelve teams tried (and failed) to beat it, and how Stoke City came to triumph in the face of adversity.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Rory Delap's long throw-ins. From finding the talent by accident, to how opposition players dealt with the threat, to recognising how crucial Rory has been for Stoke City.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City 0-0 Leicester City: the day Stoke City were promoted to the Premier League for the first time. From an emotionally strained game, to the explosion of fans at full time, to how this game set Stoke up for a memorable decade.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City 5-0 Bolton Wanderers: our perfect FA Cup Semi Final in 2001. From the tricky run-in, to taking it all in on Wembley Way, to how this game epitomised Tony Pulis' Stoke.
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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss John Ritchie: Stoke's all time top-goalscorer. From being signed by Tony Waddington, to scoring in a controversial Semi Final, to receiving an unusual perk at the social club.
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Dan Buxton: all round Stoke stats fanatic and co-host of the Every Step Along The Way podcast. Will his years of preparation help to make him a MYYLLIONAIRE?
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File 49 belongs to Michael Stockley. In the B-Side, he discusses both the constructive and destructive sides of social media, his hopes following Stoke's great start to the season and admitting to a big omission from his FILES FC.
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File 49 belongs to Michael Stockley. In the A-Side, he discusses how important feeling involved was to getting hooked on Stoke, why he's passionate about improving fans' experience and his new podcast: Every Step Along The Way.
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Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about a schedule change for the podcast, an excellent start to the season for Stoke and why transfer windows have become decreasingly exciting.
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is David Cowlishaw, co-founder and co-host of fellow Stoke podcast the Wizards of Drivel. Will his exploits help him reach his goal of topping the leaderboard?
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File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the C-Side, he discusses his thoughts on the Stoke City content community, how his relationship with Stoke City has evolved and what he'd love to see the Club do next.
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File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the B-Side, he discusses his favourite all-time Stoke City XI, some of the not so great signings we've made and what other team he would have podcasted on if it wasn't for Stoke.
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Natter is a rambling Stoke City monologue. In this episode, Ben natters about the relief of new season optimism, hope that the matchday experience gets a reboot now it's back and the changes to programmes and fanzines.
To contact the SCFC Supporters Council, you can email chair@scfcsc.co.uk. You can vote in this year's elections at stokecityfc.com.
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File 48 belongs to Chris Brammer. In the A-Side, he discusses being a lifelong part of the Wizards of Drivel podcast, picking out some of his highlights from along the way, and his most emotional moment as a fan.
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Chiraag Gokal, a South African with a remarkable ability to recall his Stoke memories. Will his talents set him up to make him a MYYYLLIONAIRE?
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Elliot Yates, someone well experienced in the Stoke City social media world. Can he overtake his own podcast's co-host on the leaderboard?
Check out Elliot's podcast by heading to @DelilahDebate on social media.
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. Next to play is Lewis Woolliscroft, an aspiring football journalist who's been a fan for over a decade. Will he take an early lead at the top of the leaderboard?
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This is MYYYLLIONAIRE: a Stoke City quiz for Stoke City fans. This episode's player is Harvey Todd, who's known in the Stoke City community for his popular YouTube channel HarveySCFC. How close will Harvey get to a 1,000,000Y's?
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File 47 belongs to Jamie Unwin. In the B-Side, he discusses his more "virtual" relationship with Stoke, why he had to take a step back at one point and what's next for social media.
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File 47 belongs to Jamie Unwin. In the A-Side, he discusses not being tempted by United or Vale, eventually plumping for Stoke during his time in hospitality and being smacked on the back by Andy Griffin.
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File 46 belongs to Liam Bullock. In the B-Side, he discusses moving to Barcelona at the start of the pandemic, how that and Stoke combined as motivation for his book and observing active volcanoes.
You can buy Liam's book "Twinned with Reykjavik" at www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/twinned-reykjavik. Find Liam on Twitter @liam_scfc.
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File 46 belongs to Liam Bullock. In the A-Side, he discusses supporting Stoke during the Icelandic era, how the drama throughout inspired him to write his book and the possibility of Stoke and the Vale combining.
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File 45 belongs to Nathan Ball. In the B-Side, he discusses how his love for Stoke has been challenged through the pandemic, how intends to make the most of going back and missing more important goals.
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File 45 belongs to Nathan Ball. In the A-Side, he discusses working for both Stoke City and Port Vale, all the experiences and memorabilia he's collected along the way and climbing into a stinky Pottermus.
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This is the 2nd BIRTHDAYYY Special, a compilation episode celebrating the Files created in the second year of The YYY-Files, along with those part of the new series Stoke City Heroes and DYYYSCLOSED.
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Thank you to Pete Mennell, Ian Mellor, Elliot Yates, Adam Lambert, Martyn Cooke, Zak Deakin, Angela Smith, Reece Evans, Andy Morris, Adam McIntrye, Alfie & Bayley Dickin, Lee Blakeman, Kyle Norbury, Chris Machin, Alisha Coates, Harley Thorne, Jonty Sargeant, Matt Puglise, Dan Moseley, Sam Richardson, Dan Buxton, Jack Oulton, James Knowles, Lewis Woolliscroft and Jon Sidaway for their contributions this year.
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Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the C-Side, he discusses the strengths of the Stoke City media department, fan media prevalence and taking inspiration from Gold Coast rugby.
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Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the B-Side, he discusses dealing with mental health challenges, the answers to your quick-fire questions and how he would announce the return of Marko Arnautovic.
Organisations such as Mind (mind.org.uk), Young Minds (youngminds.org.uk) and Men Unite (menunite.org) are just some of the great mental health resources out there to take advantage of should you need them.
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Jon Sidaway DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the A-Side, he discusses his duties working with the Stoke City media team, how the role both lifted him and taken its toll, and Sean Dyche's pre-matchday room service.
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File 44 belongs to Lewis Woolliscroft. In the B-Side, he discusses what the future of football journalism may hold, how he sees himself fitting into that picture and the prospect of beating the Vale in a play-off.
You can find Lewis' matchday blogs at @ProstInt, and his podcast at @DelilahDebate on social media.
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File 44 belongs to Lewis Woolliscroft. In the A-Side, he discusses Stoke's Premier League success, watching Stoke games in the flesh during lockdown and interviewing Stoke players via the Delilah Debate.
You can find Lewis' matchday blogs at @ProstInt, and his podcast at @DelilahDebate on social media.
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File 43 belongs to James Knowles. In the B-Side, he discusses narrowing the divide between the men's and the women's game, whether Stoke fans are creatures of habit and an unusual hat-trick on home soil.
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File 43 belongs to James Knowles. In the A-Side, he discusses his time working to evolve the Stoke City Women's team, why pages such as Stoke Loud & Proud have such an impact and creating a community hub via the Sea Lion pub.
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File 42 belongs to Jack Oulton. In the B-Side, he discusses his opinions on some of the top-level dilemmas in football, playing football with a future Stoke player after matches and guessing crappy football shirt names.
You can find Jack's blog at www.the-football-addict.com and @addictfootball3 on Twitter.
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File 42 belongs to Jack Oulton. In the A-Side, he discusses how Stoke distracted him from life as a dairy farmer, how he got so into it he decided to start his own dedicated blog and inheriting a bunch of old programmes.
You can find Jack's blog at www.the-football-addict.com and @addictfootball3 on Twitter.
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File 41 belongs to Daniel Buxton. In the C-Side, he discusses introducing his daughter to the world of Stoke City, a desire to get back into fan media and wanting something new to experience on matchdays.
Get in touch with Dan using @dbuxton87 on Twitter and danielbuxton87@gmail.com by email.
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File 41 belongs to Daniel Buxton. In the B-Side, he discusses covering the Stoke City academy for the Club, his time as editor of The Boothen Roar and getting skinned playing for Stoke Ramblers.
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File 41 belongs to Daniel Buxton. In the A-Side, he discusses being taller than Kevin Keen, watching one of his best Stoke wins with a broken leg and being caught red(and white)-handed on the news.
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File 40 belongs to Sam Richardson. In the B-Side, he discusses matchday vlogging during a pandemic, how the thinks he'd get on as Stoke manager and revolutionising the FILES FC.
Go follow Sam on Instagram, @samcam_stoke and subscribe to SAMCAM at www.youtube.com/channel/UCrq-7al2wtVIVLaj8AxOZNA
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File 40 belongs to Sam Richardson. In the A-Side, he discusses becoming the cheekiest mascot going, how it propelled him to start the SAMCAM YouTube channel before his teens and how it all started by singing Delilah on a pub table.
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File 39 belongs to Daniel Moseley. In the B-Side, he discusses how he both loves and gets frustrated by Stoke fans, why he's optimistic heading into the New Year and not worrying about cold feet.
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File 39 belongs to Daniel Moseley. In the A-Side, he discusses his grandad introducing him to Stoke at the perfect time, how important football is to him following his paralysis and milking cows.
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File 38 belongs to Matthew Puglise. In the B-Side, he discusses why he was so wrong about Nathan Jones, why Stoke fans should also be New England Revolution fans and encouraging tailgating in England.
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File 38 belongs to Matthew Puglise. In the A-Side, he discusses his wonderful origin story from across the pond, how Stoke and his hometown club New England Revolution are so alike and making sure he doesn't fall out with his wife.
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Jonty Sargeant DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. In the B-Side, he discusses what Deadline Day can be like as an agent, how Stoke should move forwards and whether Michael Owen was as dull as people say.
As mentioned by Jonty: text "SANTAUHNM" followed by 5, 10 or 20 to the number 70450 if you'd like to donate to the University Hospitals of North Midlands' Christmas Appeal.
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Jonty Sargeant DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. He discusses the many corners of media that he's flourished in, the struggle he faced prior to getting his break and being impressed at Harry Styles buying water.
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for Jonty. You can submit your own questions for future guests by keeping an eye on the social media platforms.
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This is a podcast welcoming FanHub to The YYY-Files. Co-founder Harley Thorne discusses his own passion for football, FanHub's ambitious mission to put fans first and how you can get involved with the project.
You can be the first to get your hands on FanHub's app by being a beta tester! Sign up by visiting https://earlyaccess.fan-hub.com?utm_campaign=theyyyfiles
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File 37 belongs to Alisha Coates. In the B-Side, she discusses how football from a woman's perspective could evolve, her off-the-cuff FILES FC selections and wondering where Pottermiss might have disappeared to.
Follow Lish on Twitter: @alisha_coates and @blondephysicist.
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File 37 belongs to Alisha Coates. In the A-Side, she discusses growing up a stone's throw away from the Britannia Stadium, scoring penalties past Pottermus at school and Ryan Shotton's bonsai tree.
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File 36 belongs to Chris Machin: he discusses how throwing himself into Stoke in memory of his dad has its rewards, what would his motivations be as a professional footballer and watching Stoke in the FA Cup Final from Uganda.
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If you want to vote for Ben in the Stoke City FC Supporters Council elections, you can do so here: https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/2020/september/Voting-open-for-Supporters-Council-election/
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This is a Greatest Teammates special! Kyle Norbury and Ben run through their XI made entirely from Stoke City players that famously excelled in each other's company. It's up to you to decide who you think picked the best Stoke teammates XI.
This podcast originated from Kyle's project: the Teammates app. You can check it out via @teammates_app on Twitter or the Teammates website: https://www.teammatesapp.co.uk
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Lee Blakeman DYYYSCLOSED his story connected to Stoke City. He discusses his role as Sports Presenter at BBC Radio Stoke, the importance of persistence and versatility to get there and why he got a good hiding from Tony Pulis.
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for Lee. You can submit your own questions for future guests by keeping an eye on the social media platforms.
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File 35 belongs to Alfie & Bayley Dickin: they discuss how their bond as twins has strengthened even further through Stoke, their (unusual) standout moments together and becoming the notorious Stoke City hobbits.
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File 34 belongs to Adam McIntyre: he discusses attempting 'the 92' whilst only watching his club, collecting 3,500 Stoke matchday programmes over his supporting years and getting locked out of his bus home after winning promotion.
Adam is in search of the official matchday programme from the Championship League game against Wimbledon FC at the National Hockey Stadium on 17/01/2004. Please get in touch with the links below if you're prepared to sell Adam a copy.
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File 33 belongs to Andy Morris: he discusses his Stoke City media career with The Sentinel and Signal Radio, giving it all up to become a fan with his dad once again and the curious case of 'Fetchitt'.
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File 32 belongs to Reece Evans: he discusses the demands of playing for Stoke's academy as a schoolboy, some of his greatest memories as a fan whilst this was going on and getting Gordon Banks to sign his doctor's note.
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File 31 belongs to Angela Smith: she discusses following Stoke whilst competing at the highest level, the impact she's had on her club since, including with the SCFC Supporters Council, and her drive for empowering women in the sporting world.
If anyone wants to get in contact with Angela regarding the supporters council, you can reach her at chair@scfcsc.co.uk.
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File 30 belongs to Zak Deakin: he discusses how friends and family cemented his love for Stoke, the journey that he and Ben have both shared for the last decade together and giving Stoke's Man of the Match to a Norwich player.
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File 29 belongs to Martyn Dean Cooke: he discusses matchdays with his dad throughout the Britannia/bet365 Stadium era, his academic studies which take a deep dive into Stoke City's history and turning up to a Vale game in a limo.
To contact Martyn about his academic work into Stoke City's history: email martyn.cooke@mmu.ac.uk or find him on Twitter @cooke_martyn.
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File 28 belongs to Adam Lambert: he discusses his journey watching Stoke from the Victoria Ground to the Mestalla, how this and his podcast, Behind The Life, are remarkably alike and an unashamed love-in for Tony Pulis.
Ben also featured on Behind The Life, talking about his life as a stammerer and how things like podcasting are helping him to own and manage it. You can listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/827317/3984242-behind-the-life-podcast-episode-17-ben-rowley-dysphemia-and-football-podcaster
Check out Behind The Life on your faourite podcasting platform, https://www.buzzsprout.com/827317 or on social media: @BehindTheLife3 on Twitter and @BehindTheLifePodcast on Instagram.
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Elliot Yates talks about his Stoke City Hero: Bojan. The Catalan prodigy was the spearhead of the fabled Stokelona, became a fans' favourite through his infectious personality and gave us hope of greater things. "Magico".
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Ian Mellor talks about his Stoke City Hero: James O'Connor. The Irish box-to-box midfielder made his debut as a teen, once won player of the year and had a massive hand in Stoke's promotion to the Championship. "Brilliant".
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File 27 belongs to Pete Mennell: he discusses falling in love with Stoke through season review DVDs, how he tries to recruit new Stoke fans by teaching and why he's glad Delilah's Bar is open before and after the game.
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This is the 1st Birthdayyy Special, a compilation episode celebrating the 26 Files created in the first year of The YYY-Files. Origins, journeys, stories, the ultimate Stoke City XI, perspectives and bloopers: this has it all.
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Thank you to Elliot Hackney, David Cowlishaw, Tom Thrower, Nigel Johnson, Tony Garwood Lloyd, Anthony Bunn, Topher Knowles, Ian Mellor, Harvey Todd, George Eltringham, Lewis Castling-Morey, Fredrikke Wongraven, Kyle Norbury, Marc Espley, Aaron Gaskett, Jordan Coker, Bob Moston, Rupert & Simon Goffe, Elliot Yates, Rob in Tunstall, Marcus Maddock, Jonathan Davies, Harry McArdle, Chiraag Gokal, Brynn Cooper and Pete Smith for their contributions.
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Timestamps: 22:46 - The Journey 1:15:35 - FILES FC 2:01:36 - This Is Me
File 26 belongs to Pete Smith: he discusses his many adventures as one of Stoke's journalists for The Sentinel, how his responsibilities intertwine with life as a fan of the club and a very cheeky dig from Bojan.
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File 25 belongs to Brynn Cooper: he discusses working in the club shop during the club's promotion to the Premier League, life now as a Stoke fan in Dubai and watching matches with his grandfather and Sir Stanley Matthews.
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File 24 belongs to Chiraag Gokal: he discusses switching allegiance to Stoke after falling in love with them, his favourite memories following the club from South Africa and a surprising, emotion-fuelled embrace.
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File 23 belongs to Harry McArdle: he discusses getting his family involved with Stoke during one of their most successful periods, venturing into fan media through Stoke Hub and an unexpected interruption.
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Follow Harry's fan page, Stoke Hub, on social media using @stokehub on Twitter and @stoke_hub on Instagram.
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File 22 belongs to Jonathan Davies: he discusses his journey to becoming a youth coach for Slavia Prague, his relationship with Stoke City as a result and bumping into Tony Pulis in the tunnel.
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Follow Jon's team, the Prague Raptors on Twitter @pragueraptors.
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This is the second part of a crossover podcast between YYY and David Cowlishaw from fellow Stoke City podcast The Wizards of Drivel. We discuss the origins of fan media, it's current place in society today and predict how it will change in the future.
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Go listen to Part 1 and other episodes of Wizards on your podcast platform, social media or wizardsofdrivel.com
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File 21 belongs to Marcus Maddock: he discusses his bond with the Potters of the North West, some of the antics they've been up to on their journey together and the false promise of pudding.
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To get in touch about joining the North West Stokies, get in contact with @stokie23 on Twitter.
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File 20 belongs to Rob in Tunstall: he discusses his feature-length documentary on Stoke-on-Trent, his love for the tactical side of football and the best things to put on an oatcake.
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Watch Rob's feature length documentary, 'Oatcakes!' here: https://youtu.be/3L93xlQ_E-s
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File 19 belongs to Elliot Yates: he discusses his ambition of working in football through journalism, how he's well on the way to achieving that through social media and sounding a bell in a bar in Gozo.
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File 18 belongs to Rupert and Simon Goffe: they discuss how important Stoke has been for them as father and son, comparing and contrasting football over the years and why Arsenal are so annoying.
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File 17 belongs to Bob Moston (Merrym'n): he discusses his everlasting love for Stoke City and Stoke-on-Trent, how his passions and talents have magnificently intertwined and holding a door open for Jon Walters.
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This is The YYY-Files Advent Calendar! In this special File, Ben and Tony Garwood Lloyd discuss a carefully curated list of Stoke players and reminisce about their fond memories of them, failing to keep any composure doing so. Merry Christmas!
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File 16 belongs to Jordan Coker: he discusses how spending time with his family eases the trip from Northamptonshire, his constant positivity with Stoke and Ryan Shotton opening the stadium toilets.
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File 15 belongs to Aaron Gaskett: he discusses following the Potters from the other side of the globe, why following a club like Stoke feels so honest and a ludicrous bet that somehow paid off, and paid big!
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File 14 belongs to Marc Espley: he discusses building one of Stoke City's biggest fan outlets, inside information about the club he's pick up along the way and what's next for Stoke Loud & Proud.
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File 13 belongs to Kyle Norbury: he discusses following Stoke's latest success era as a ball boy, how feeling part of that success changed his childhood allegiance and not picking up Glenn Whelan's toothpaste.
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An Ode to former defender, brick wall and social media gem Robert Huth, written and performed by Fredrikke Wongraven. #SCFC #YYY
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File 12 belongs to Fredrikke Wongraven: she discusses moving from her native Norway to Stoke, how she thinks women could be treated differently in football and her everlasting (perhaps disturbing) love for Robert Huth.
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File 11 belongs to Lewis Castling-Morey: he discusses his dual-supportership with Coventry City, the impact of following a club from afar and a most sensational origins story involving Match Attax!
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File 10 belongs to George Eltringham: he discusses his love for statistical analysis, how today's Stoke contrasts with that of yesteryear and going for a kebab with a player who'd scored against the Potters hours previously.
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File 9 belongs to Harvey Todd: he discusses growing up supporting Stoke's Premier League era, recording and uploading his matchday experience to YouTube and an exclusive reveal on his plans for the future!
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File 8 belongs to Ian Mellor: he discusses the players that ignited his passion, how he thinks the club can reconnect with fans and ranting about keyrings on Praise & Grumble.
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File 7 belongs to Topher Knowles: he discusses how him and his dad were tied through Stoke, how cartooning brought him closer to football again and why he laughed at Rory Delap's throw-ins.
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File 6 belongs to Anthony "Bunny" Bunn: he discusses the evolution of DUCK Magazine, the spectrum of people he's met along the way and laughing at Ricardo Fuller doing manual labour.
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You can learn more about and buy DUCK Magazine at www.duckstoke.co.uk
File 5 belongs to Tony Garwood Lloyd: he discusses how being a Stoke fan supports his mental health, how all fans are created equal and why he became an accidental Celtic fan at school.
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File 4 belongs to Nigel Johnson: he discusses his 50 years commentating for BBC Radio Stoke, how players like Sir Stanley Matthews ignited his passion and what he has to do for a jacket potato.
This podcast has had its original audio remastered, to improve the consistency of its volume throughout.
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File 3 belongs to Tom Thrower: he discusses his love for statistics within football, why fans being able to think for themselves should be cherished and meeting an injured Stoke player in a local Chinese.
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File 2 belongs to David Cowlishaw: he discusses his rise from writing one-off newspapers as a child to creating one of the most successful Stoke podcasts, how football is pointless but brilliant and why Ricardo Fuller called him.
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File 1 belongs to Elliot Hackney: he discusses the birth and growth of The Bear Pit TV, the consequences of his presence within social media and a rather unique encounter with the Stoke City board.
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Welcome to The YYY-Files: Stoke City stories, told by you. File Zero is an introduction to the project giving you an idea of what the project is all about, why it’s here and how you can get involved.
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