Tales from the Meadowbank
Tales from the Meadowbank is an unofficial Dorking Wanderers podcast. Every fortnight, two long-time fans offer honest discussion about the club, recent games, news, and the stories and characters that make non-league football special. They mix in occasional diversions into music, television, and fantasy football. The hosts are not experts but share a genuine love for the game.
Episodes
Episode 6 - "Dover and Out"
In episode 6 of Tales from the Meadowbank we reflect on another FA Cup exit and ask 'we will ever get to the first round proper'. We discuss our league position, defensive frailties and debate whether it's just possible to always outscore the opposition ?We look forward towards some winnable games against Slough and Hemel Hempstead. In our new feature we discuss a Wanderers legend and
Episode 5: We've got 99 problems and the pitch is one!
In episode 5 of Tales from the Meadowbank we review a chaotic and entertaining last 4 games; goals, draws, missed penalties, and an FA Cup win. We bemoan the "theatre of rubber" as it claims yet another victim and welcome the mural to the Bank.We preview our upcoming league games against Braintree and Dover and look forward to another go at FA Cup glory. Plus as ever, there's a littl
Episode 4: A stinky pitch affair & 'It's always Brennan'
In episode 4 of Tales from the Meadowbank, we look back at our games against Walton & Hersham, Truro & Billericay and give our take on what went right, what went wrong and ask "what WAS that stench at Walton & Hersham" ?We preview our upcoming games against Chelmsford & Torquay and hear from Sam at Torquay Talk on what's been a bumpy start to their season. We end with
Episode 3: A mixed bag, no panic & the second coming of James McShane
In episode 3 of Tales from the Meadowbank, we look back at Wanderers games against Maidenhead, Totton and Maidstone and give our take on the performance, positives and what needs to improve. We have a look at some of the talking points following our first 4 games, and look forward to the bank holiday fixtures against Walton & Hersham and Truro. In the Away End we hear directly from a Walton &
Episode 2 - "Clobbered by Carroll": opening day reaction and a look ahead to Maidenhead & Totton
In Episode 2 of Tales from the Meadowbank we look back at Wanderers 0-1 opening day defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge and give our take on the performance, the positives and what needs to improve. The attention turns to our away fixtures at Maidenhead and Totton. We introduce The Away End where we here directly from a Maidenhead fan ahead of facing the Wanderers. Plus as ever there's a little
Pilot: Pre-Season Review - Who's in, Who's Out & Our Predictions
Welcome to the very first episode of Tales from the Meadowbank.We look ahead to the new Dorking Wanderers season in the National League South, discussing the summer arrivals and departures, who we're excited to watch and where we think Wanderers will finish. Along the way there's the usual football chat, a few laughs and the odd diversion into music and TV. We'd love to hear your thou
