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Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 292
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Four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to a huge game and reflect on another busy week. It's all eyes on Southwood this weekend as Ramsgate host Cray Valley PM in a potentially decisive clash at the top of Isthmian League South East - Millers boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to that match and reflects on their amazing season so far, including that 100% away winning record which is on the line on Saturday. Deal Town are just a win away from a title win of their own, but it was defeat for them on Saturday at Tunbridge Wells - boss Steve King looks back at that defeat and reflects on the rest of the season so far as his side wait to get over the line. Wells boss Steve Ives also speaks after that match at the Culverden as he comes to the end of his first campaign at the helm, discussing his side's progress and the challenges off the pitch at the club. And after some high-profile incidents involving referees, we hear from the Kent FA's Referee Development Lead Nick Dunn about the difficulties match officials face, but why the picture in the county is actually very healthy. Plus there's all the rest of the news from across the county and some of the usual chat and nonsense, including watching films over and over again...
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58:59|We are back for 2026 - the tenth different year in which we've brought you a show - and we kick off with a chat with one of the men of 2025 as Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle reflects on their excellent run of form and looks ahead to their continuing FA Vase defence, as well as discussing having his first Christmas as an adult without a game the next day.We have all the rest of the news from across the county and a look back at our own Christmas celebrations and what we watched on the TV - including The Traitors...Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 357
01:03:35|Another busy week across the county, and while we of course mention the big story, our focus goes elsewhere as we, as always, look to promote the positives. And there's positives in spades for Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake after an incredible week - he discusses their forthcoming FA Trophy tie against Carlisle and the success of the club's women's team as things just keep getting better for the Chats.Dover may have bowed out of the Trophy themselves, but it's a big weekend for them with free entry for all when they host Eastbourne Borough - we hear from chairman Jim Parmenter about why the club has decided to open their doors to the community and his hopes to make it a day to remember.And it's all going well in the SCEFL for Bearsted - boss Kev Stevens reflects on the win over Rusthall, overcoming an injury crisis and hoping for a positive second half of the season.All that and loads more, including Christmas dinner plans, train troubles and a huge first-world problem...Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 356
01:07:28|Three guests this week all making their first appearances of the season on the show - well, one of them appearing for the first time ever - as we return with a packed show.Rusthall striker Charlie Clover has gone viral for his efforts in fixing the Jockey Farm floodlights in their game with Corinthian and he discusses his week in the media spotlight, his disappointment at the game being abandoned and the season so far for the Rustics as they look to go at least one better than last year.Punjab United have reached the last 32 of the FA Vase for the very first time and boss Chipie Sian discusses their win at Burnham, their progress in the league and hopes to continue their Vase run after Christmas.And Cray Wanderers manager Tim O'Shea reflects on his side's recent form, bouncing back from their big loss at Folkestone and looking ahead to a weekend of Friday night football and Saturday afternoon Christmas shopping...All that and loads more - please listen, like and subscribe! And please leave us a review if you've enjoyed the show.Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 355
01:10:28|Water week! I mean, literally, in that sense, sadly, but we still have a packed show for you, with two top interviews. Dover keeper Mitch Walker discusses their form after a third win in a row which takes them above their points tally from the last time they were in National League South and he chats about the feelgood factor and being the oldest player in the side. And, with thanks to Radio Wings and Nigel Jones, we have an in-depth chat with new Welling boss Ryan Maxwell, who discusses the challenges both on and off the pitch at Park View Road following his first win at the helm at the weekend.There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including a look ahead to this weekend's FA Vase clashes and a top of the table barnstormer in the SCEFL, and all the usual chat and nonsense, including the lack of water, more Matt stalking and takeaway plans.Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 354
53:58|Lots of talking points this week as leagues start to level up ahead of the busy festive period, and we have two interviews for you to enjoy. Sittingbourne boss Reece Prestedge reflects on his first three games in charge, replacing Ryan Maxwell and the massive potential of the club he now leads. And Hollands & Blair chief Darren Blackburn discusses his side's upturn in form after back-to-back wins brought to an end their poor run of form.We discuss National League South and ponder if our sides in that division are underachieving and have all the rest of the news from across the county, as well as the usual chat, which this week includes the very distant future, wholesome train chatter, Subbuteo and a whole lot more...Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 353
01:03:49|A busy week as the managerial merry go round really sparks into life, and we hear from one of the new men in the dugout as new Hythe boss Darren Beale tells us why now was the right time to take the top job, hails his new assistant boss' instant impact and discusses his hopes for an upturn in form. Folkestone were knocked out of the FA Trophy despite an excellent first half against AFC Totton - manager Jay Saunders discusses that game, their excellent start in the league and the feelgood factor, with the club's new 3G pitch and bumper crowds.We look at all the rest of the managerial news, with an in-depth chat on Ryan Maxwell's move to Welling United, and have all the rest of the action from across the county, as well as the usual chat and nonsense, this week including sofas, snow and Scotland's incredible win.Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 352
54:04|We are back to full numbers this week as Matt returns with a late-night recording - and even though we have just the one interview, it's well worth a listen.That interview is with VCD joint-boss Danny Joy who reflects on their win over East Grinstead, the rearranged Kent Senior Cup tie with Ebbsfleet and the gap between Step 4 and 5 after his side's promotion last term.We also look at all the rest of the action from across the county as a smattering of sides progress in the FA Vase, Folkestone hit eight and Ramsgate earn an impressive win, plus we discuss who's next for Hythe after they parted with boss Ira Jackson.And we talk coats, sunrises, Traitors, Squid Game and more besides.Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 351
01:07:40|No Matt this week, but three great interviews do the heavy lifting to bring a quality show despite just the one host!Ramsgate chairman James Lawson discusses Ben Smith's exit, the step up to the Isthmian Premier and the decision that awaits him as he appoints a new boss.Jason Yeo tells us all about his campaign for testing for prostate cancer, which has led to him having boards placed in grounds across the county.And Kennington manager Dan Scorer discusses their start to the season, their perfect home record and becoming the first side to beat Rusthall in this season's SCEFL.All that and all of the rest of the news from across the county, plus some of the usual nonsense, including expensive clothes, Trigger Point and more besides...