Life of a Kitman

This week we are joined in the kitroom by EFL and PFA League Two Player of the Season and League Two Golden Boot winner Aaron Drinan. We hit him with our quick fire questions, discuss his time at Swindon, where the extra confidence came from to have the season of his life, gift him a 'match worn shirt' and of course have a little quiz to finish off. Enjoy!! You can bid right now on Aarons goal scoring and match wining shirt from last weekends game with Cheltenham on MATCH WORN SHIRT: https://mws.com/event/22-08-2026-swindon-town-cheltenham-town Grab your DAN DESIGNS LOAK Mug right now: https://dandesignsgb.com/products/life-of-a-kitman-mug?_pos=2&_psq=kitman&_psid=71c671659&_ss=e 10% off at Changing Room Essentials: Discount Code: LIFEOFAKITMAN10 Website: https://changingroomessentials.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined in the kitman by STFC First Team Coach and former Socceroo David Carney. We discuss how many countries he has played in...its a lot, and of course playing at a World Cup. As always he comes with his 5aside team...its a joke! and making a welcome return is the quiz! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the pod we discuss everything kit. From kit choices, to different elements and what goes into preparing it for a match day. We also discuss a really positive pre-season and what we are looking forward to now that the season is upon us. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the special offseason podcast we welcome former STFC and Aberdeen defender Angus MacDonald to the kit room. We discuss everything, including his amazing journey through rejection and illness all the way to European football. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined, for one of the best and most insightful conversations about football, kit and the world, by Wolverhampton Wanderers and former New York Red Bull's kitman Sean Ruiz. We discuss everything from being friends with Thierry, to the impact David Beckham had, to how moving across the pond for the Premier League has been. Don't forget that tickets for our upcoming LIVE show are available now right here... https://swindontownfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/life_of_a_kitman__live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Canada international and STFC new signing Junior Hoilett to the kitroom. We find out about his relationship with Neil Warnock, how he ended up in England at such a young age, what playing in the Premier League is actually like and hoe good Luka Modric really is! This alongside all the usual fun and a ridiculous 5aside team is capped off with another MatchWornShirt unboxing...it could be the best one yet!! Wait for his reaction! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome STFC Gk Connor Ripley to the podcast! We discuss his career highlights, how things are going at Swindon and how the move south came about and growing up surrounded by Premier League winners! We also have Connors 5aside team and another MatchWornShirt unboxing!! Also for all things CHANGING ROOM ESSENTIALS visit www.changingroomessentials.com and use code LIFEOFAKITMAN10 at checkout for 10% discount!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Swindon Town midfielder Tom Nichols to discuss his career, current form at Swindon and a mad professional debut!! All this and much more make this a banger of an episode!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it is, and we cant believe it, Episode 100 of the podcast and we welcome back our first ever guest Charlie Austin to celebrate the milestone with us. We discuss all things from our award win to kids football and everything in between. Enjoy!! Don't forget to comment with your favourite moment from the 100 episodes to be in with a chance of winning the one off LOAK award winners mug!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Finley Munroe to the kitroom to discuss his loan to us from Aston Villa, his time in Spain, his ridiculous 5 aside team and all the usual fun and games!! Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sit down and answer your questions from comments on our recent podcasts and vlogs. From fave away games, to why Hoops sits on the bench now, how match day kits are chosen and much more! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote of us in Best Podcast - Football League category at this years Football Content Awards! VOTE HERE: https://footballcontentawards.com/best-podcast-football-league-finalists-2025/ This week we welcome Ollie Palmer to the kitroom. We discuss everything from celebrating before the ball is in the goal to Deadpool. We also open an Ollie Palmer themed 'MatchWornShirt' and of course get his 5 aside team. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote of us in Best Podcast - Football League category at this years Football Content Awards! VOTE HERE: https://footballcontentawards.com/best-podcast-football-league-finalists-2025/ This week we are joined in the kitroom by Taf to discuss his career, why not to call the gaffer 'mate', his own personal YouTube journey and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Buttsy to the kitroom to discuss his career so far, joining STFC, that goal at Accy, superstitions, not owning any 'pants', his boot collection or lack there of and of course his 'Changing Room Essentials' 5 Aside team which is an absolute banger!! www.changingroomessentials.com Discount Code: LIFEOFAKITMAN10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Joe Snowdon to the kitroom to talk Man City, Bielsa's murder ball, the move to Swindon and much more. As always Joe comes with his 5 aside team and we discover his superstitions. Sorry about the audio issues, we know they are there but couldn't let you miss out on hearing from Joe. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Billy Bodin to the pod and back to the club where it all began. We discuss his career journey, slightly edited, his love of boots and everything in between. www.chagingroomessentials.com discount code: LIFEOFAKITMAN10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back!! Episode One of the 25/26 season and we are joined by non-league goal scoring sensation and new STFC signing Jake Tabor. We cover his journey so far and of course give you the inside scoop on getting to know him! As always we start with the 'Changing Room Essentials' 5 A-side team and have a laugh throughout! www.changingroomessentials.com Discount Code: LIFEOFAKITMAN10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we round off pre-season! We cover our trips to Chippenham and Eastleigh, discover that footballers actually meet online, find passports, meet 'life of a non-league kitman' and reveal who our first guest of the season is!! Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have had a very busy one with games at Melksham and Reading, the classic pre-season double session days and one of the most incredible tings i think we have ever seen...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the pod and week two of pre-season. Its been a busy old week including our first friendly, an in-house game and even some match officiating by us! Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.