| KOA Podcast 21:38 - Jan 27 with 7908 views | Len_Brennan |
When Stuart Watson is not on it, which is far too often, it can be a tough listen. The heady days of Watson & Andy Warren together are badly missed, although we can't blame Andy for taking on a dream job with the club.
I find with the pods these days, when not even Stu is on it, the reasonable reporting & analysis from new boy Alex, is barely worth the irritation of the 'banter' from the other two.
Just my opinion, perhaps I'm being harsh? |  | | |  |
| KOA Podcast on 22:18 - Jan 27 with 6040 views | DublinBlue84 |
Think the same to be honest. I never listen if Stu is not on. It doesn't help either that I find myself disagreeing with much of the takes and opinions of Alex as well.
When Andy Warren used to do the Player Ratings he always got it spot on and the same when Stuart Watson did them, but often I read Alex's ratings and wonder if he was watching a totally different match and that comes across in some of his opinions too.
Obviously the EADT have cut their sport coverage right back apart from ITFC and honestly you would expect that Alex is cheaper than Andy Warren was and that was probably a deliberate cost saving move by Newsquest.
Saying that, the ITFC coverage in the EADT is massively better than the news section, which appears to be run by people who are scouring Facebook and other social media and know nothing about the Town.
I used to think that Ross was some kind of comedy relief at times at the start and he cannot be as disaster prone as he comes across (although to be fair he's not quite as bad as he was) but honestly I think it's been going on for far too long now for that actually to be the case.
I don't have a huge problem with Mark Heath when Stu is on, but when he is not, the other three annoy me a fair bit. [Post edited 27 Jan 22:20]
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| KOA Podcast on 22:18 - Jan 27 with 6039 views | Weekender |
I agree. I find Watson and Alex interesting to listen to andI suppose Mark is ok as a host if he doesn’t spend too long off topic. I’m afraid I find Ross irritatingly bad. He seems a really nice lad but he adds nothing for me.
Maybe I’m getting old and grumpy but I don’t want ‘Bantz’ and in jokes I want insight. |  |
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| KOA Podcast on 22:31 - Jan 27 with 5922 views | NedPlimpton |
I do miss Andy, but I think Alex is doing a decent job
My main gripe with him is his overuse use of the phrase "in terms of"
I still listen without Stu, even if it does drop off in quality a bit. Definitely wouldn't say it's a tough listen or that I turn off like others have said though |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 22:37 - Jan 27 with 5861 views | HampBlue |
I was actually thinking earlier about how I have stopped listening to KOA as much lately.
They all bring something different I suppose. Typically I wont listen if Stu’s not on it, I prefer Mark being in the host chair along side him, I actually enjoy the light heartedness he brings. He’s not on there to be the expert, does a great job guiding the conversation IMO. I struggle when either is missing tbh.
Don’t want to be unfair on the others, at the end of the day they are there to do different jobs at the paper and just do this as an extra. It’s not like they were hired just to be podcasters. | | | |
| KOA Podcast on 23:00 - Jan 27 with 5702 views | FBI |
I used to watch it on YouTube rather than listen and I stopped paying much attention when the video version went behind the paywall. I've dipped in and out of the audio this season but Mark Heath seems to have ramped up his 'laddish host' persona and the whole thing seems to have declined in quality whereas Blue Monday seem to have upped their game this year. Although Mikey P-S isn't a natural in front of a mic, he does seem to be quite knowledgeable. Joe, of course, is a legend :-D
I'd be interested to know how badly the KOA stats dropped when the paymasters went for subscriptions. |  |
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| KOA Podcast on 23:03 - Jan 27 with 5671 views | BlueinBrum |
I always go to Blue Monday first and, if it finishes and I’m still commuting or doing whatever I’m doing, I’ll listen to KOA. But it’s never my first port of call.
It always feels more to me like BM are the pros and KOA the amateurs, which is ironic as in reality it’s the opposite. Exception being Stuart who is consistently on the money, as others have said. |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 23:23 - Jan 27 with 5525 views | itfctilidie |
| KOA Podcast on 23:00 - Jan 27 by FBI |
I used to watch it on YouTube rather than listen and I stopped paying much attention when the video version went behind the paywall. I've dipped in and out of the audio this season but Mark Heath seems to have ramped up his 'laddish host' persona and the whole thing seems to have declined in quality whereas Blue Monday seem to have upped their game this year. Although Mikey P-S isn't a natural in front of a mic, he does seem to be quite knowledgeable. Joe, of course, is a legend :-D
I'd be interested to know how badly the KOA stats dropped when the paymasters went for subscriptions. |
same haven't listened since the paywall. Simply doesn't justify it.
Blue Monday the most listenable in my opinion [Post edited 27 Jan 23:23]
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| KOA Podcast on 23:39 - Jan 27 with 5449 views | olimar |
Feel exactly the same and echo most of what others have said. It used to be the first one I would listen to, simply because Andy and Stu were both thoughtful and measured, but also because they could provide really interesting insight from closer to the club due to their access (i.e. who was at the press conferences, what was said off camera, what the players were like at the training ground etc).
They also had an excellent dynamic between them and Andy in particular has a great sense of humour that they could both play off.
That dynamic changed dramatically when Andy left, simply because Alex doesnt have the experience of the club or long standing relationship with Stu to bridge the gap.
Mark is fine enough as host and think he fulfills that role pretty well, but understandably needs the guests to carry it. Stu and Alex do a good enough job of that, but as you say, if Stu isnt there Alex cant carry it on his own.
Ross adds absolutely zero insight tbh. Not good as a host, even worse when sharing insight/opinion- it usually amounts to little more than "so yeah, I was thinking, maybe we can get a result here and it will be happy days, but then we didnt score and it wasnt meant to be". | | | |
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| KOA Podcast on 07:02 - Jan 28 with 4992 views | PMac13 |
I’m glad it’s not just me, used to listen regularly but it just got too irritating. Totally agree with the comments about Mark Heath playing on the laddie banter side of things. Stuart Watson is good and Alex had promise but Heath and Ross sadly make it unlistenable for me.
I know it’s all down to personal taste but Blue Monday is head and shoulders ahead for me. |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 08:00 - Jan 28 with 4827 views | Exiled2Surrey |
It is also published after BM after a weekend so must lose audience as a result - interesting that they are struggling to attract a sponsor - wonder if that is down to audience levels.
I do find it frustrating that there is very little in the way of coverage of the lower levels of the Premier League. NTT20 were very good for the last couple of years, but those two presenters seem to have more detailed understanding of 72 clubs than the likes of the BBC and rest is football presenters have on 14 of the teams in the Premier League.
I think the guardian offering is pretty good generally, and the transfer flow can be interesting (albeit they also have a big club bias - but they do at least do some research), but I am struggling to find any other podcasts with decent balance and quality of reporting / commentary. | | | |
| KOA Podcast on 08:18 - Jan 28 with 4675 views | IanCransonsHeadband |
Totally agree, it's gone hugely downhill since Andy left, Ross really isn't the comedy guru he thinks he is and find Alex 'in terms of' Jones dreadful. His analysis and reviews are bizarre at times, plus he needs to smarten himself up.
I feel like Stuart carries the whole thing, he is the one with the contacts, sensible, doesn't try to be a comedian and is generally on the money. Used to listen to every show, but only listen now when Stu is on. Can't be doing with the other three anymore. [Post edited 28 Jan 8:37]
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| KOA Podcast on 08:20 - Jan 28 with 4668 views | oncebluealwaysblue |
Whenever we have a good or bad result, you can rely on Stu as the voice of reason. Whilst I agree that with Stu the pod is elevated, I think that's a tad harsh on the others. Alex is clearly a great young journalist and it shows in his analysis of the game. You need a level of banter to help it flow, in my opinion, so the other two do work.
I still prefer it over Blue Monday (although both are an enjoyable listen). |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 08:26 - Jan 28 with 4577 views | squiz |
| KOA Podcast on 08:20 - Jan 28 by oncebluealwaysblue |
Whenever we have a good or bad result, you can rely on Stu as the voice of reason. Whilst I agree that with Stu the pod is elevated, I think that's a tad harsh on the others. Alex is clearly a great young journalist and it shows in his analysis of the game. You need a level of banter to help it flow, in my opinion, so the other two do work.
I still prefer it over Blue Monday (although both are an enjoyable listen). |
I agree. I'd choose KOA over BM if I had to choose. Luckily I don't so I listen to both.
Stu does a great job but I do like the other 3 as well. I do quite enjoy it when they go off topi and talk about non football things too, which BM doesn't do. |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 08:38 - Jan 28 with 4460 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| KOA Podcast on 23:23 - Jan 27 by itfctilidie |
same haven't listened since the paywall. Simply doesn't justify it.
Blue Monday the most listenable in my opinion [Post edited 27 Jan 23:23]
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| KOA Podcast on 08:48 - Jan 28 with 4384 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
Not sure I have listened since Warren left.
Stuart Watson is a super journalist and speaker. I think Mark Heath if you can look through the occasional bit of nonsense, is a good host who guides the conversation quite well.
Alex and Ross both seem like nice lads, but I don't think they are great talkers about football. I have always been a bit unsure why Ross is on the podcast tbh? He is a photographer right and its fairly clear his football knowledge isn't great |  |
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| KOA Podcast on 08:57 - Jan 28 with 4283 views | oncebluealwaysblue |
| KOA Podcast on 08:48 - Jan 28 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Not sure I have listened since Warren left.
Stuart Watson is a super journalist and speaker. I think Mark Heath if you can look through the occasional bit of nonsense, is a good host who guides the conversation quite well.
Alex and Ross both seem like nice lads, but I don't think they are great talkers about football. I have always been a bit unsure why Ross is on the podcast tbh? He is a photographer right and its fairly clear his football knowledge isn't great |
If you think Alex doesn't talk well about football then I'm baffled as to what you're listening to.
As for Ross being part of it, it's clearly an EADT team that is limited on numbers. Given he's part of the media team there and goes to every game, it makes complete sense. Besides, he's clearly supported Town all his life. | | | |
| KOA Podcast on 08:57 - Jan 28 with 4284 views | Reuser_is_God |
Watson & Warren were brilliant.
I have barely listened since Warren left. |  |
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| KOA Podcast on 09:02 - Jan 28 with 4229 views | portmanking |
| KOA Podcast on 08:57 - Jan 28 by Reuser_is_God |
Watson & Warren were brilliant.
I have barely listened since Warren left. |
Yeah, their friendship/synergy made the podcast, really.
There's a reason everyone doesn't podcast, you need that chemistry - and the current make-up is flat as a pancake IMO. | | | |
| KOA Podcast on 09:06 - Jan 28 with 4203 views | DarkHorse |
Disagree about Heathy, I think he is a great host, and his persona/SOH lifts what might otherwise be a bit of a dry show, but like others I rarely listen when Stu isn't on. Feel a bit sorry for Alex, he's OK, but they were big shoes to fill and I do miss Hutch - seems to me that Stu does too. |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 09:09 - Jan 28 with 4169 views | gsoly |
Interesting to read almost universal consensus above. I enjoy Mark and Stu, find Alex impressive for his age. Can't really abide Ross. But it's certainly my second listen after Blue Monday.
Ben, Dave and Joe on a Sunday night is light years ahead of anything else out there. Equally, as much as I do enjoy Stuart Watson, he ultimately doesn't have - or isn't in a position to share - any insight that we broadly don't already know. |  | | |
| KOA Podcast on 09:14 - Jan 28 with 4134 views | DJR |
| KOA Podcast on 08:26 - Jan 28 by squiz |
I agree. I'd choose KOA over BM if I had to choose. Luckily I don't so I listen to both.
Stu does a great job but I do like the other 3 as well. I do quite enjoy it when they go off topi and talk about non football things too, which BM doesn't do. |
I'm the same, and I think that Alex has grown into the role, although he doesn't quite have the same level of humour/interaction as was the case with Andy, maybe because he is so young/new to it.
I also love Mark's sense of humour, which makes it worth listening too alone. [Post edited 28 Jan 9:18]
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| KOA Podcast on 09:40 - Jan 28 with 3983 views | wrightsrightglove |
I think Andy’s role in the podcast was almost impossible to fill, life long town fan, Ipswich lad, excellent journalist and a good dry humour with Stu. The podcast has definitely gone downhill since and that’s probably understandable but also given the recent success you’d think there’d be more draw towards these types of pods than ever. Nothing against any of them but I find Ross a really poor representation of the town / club as he seems to lean into that ‘yokel tractor boy’ persona and doesn’t seem to add anything of value to the podcast for me. I suppose it’s one of those things where everyone will have a different opinion | | | |
| KOA Podcast on 11:16 - Jan 28 with 3686 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| KOA Podcast on 08:57 - Jan 28 by oncebluealwaysblue |
If you think Alex doesn't talk well about football then I'm baffled as to what you're listening to.
As for Ross being part of it, it's clearly an EADT team that is limited on numbers. Given he's part of the media team there and goes to every game, it makes complete sense. Besides, he's clearly supported Town all his life. |
I think he tends to just regurgitate stats and last season anyone who also listens to NTT20 might have noticed that he was often repeating stuff from there word for word when it came to talking about the Champ.
Nothing against the lad, just a personal opinion. You don't have to agree. | |
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| KOA Podcast on 12:01 - Jan 28 with 3489 views | gainsboroughblue |
| KOA Podcast on 09:09 - Jan 28 by gsoly |
Interesting to read almost universal consensus above. I enjoy Mark and Stu, find Alex impressive for his age. Can't really abide Ross. But it's certainly my second listen after Blue Monday.
Ben, Dave and Joe on a Sunday night is light years ahead of anything else out there. Equally, as much as I do enjoy Stuart Watson, he ultimately doesn't have - or isn't in a position to share - any insight that we broadly don't already know. |
I always find listening to Ben, Dave and Joe, or Seb for that matter quite therapeutic on a Sunday and helps me channel the words/frustrations I may have been feeling the day before. It certainly makes the post win podcasts all the worth it.
Talking Town doesn't seem to get quite the focus on here, what are peoples thoughts on that? |  |
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| KOA Podcast on 12:27 - Jan 28 with 3398 views | MalcolmBlue |
Maybe an unpopular opinion but I actually like it as I did in the past. I think Alex is a good addition for Andy, I think he actually has better tactic acumen of the game than Andy did. Stu is obviously the reason for listening to the pod, which was always the case. Mark I find amusing and his intros/monologues are great. The only one who offers zero value or insight apart from the jokes about him not passing his driving theory test is Ross imo, which was always the case. |  |
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