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Three show debutants this week as September ends (wake up, Billie Joe) and we get set for another exciting weekend of FA Cup action. Sevenoaks have catapulted themselves up the Isthmian League South East standings after three wins on the spin - assistant manager Luke Joyce tells us there's been no major changes, discusses the club's new clubhouse and working alongside boss Marcel Nimani. There's new investment at Dover Athletic and the Whites fan behind it Tom Crawley has an exclusive chat with Matt about his start to life with the club and his high hopes for the future. And new Corinthian boss Mason East shares his enjoyment so far of his time at the Hoops, including their finding their touch in front of goal and his hopes to be right near the top of the table come the end of the season. All that and loads more, and all the usual nonsense too including en-suite Uni rooms, bad drivers and Oasis tickets... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another fantastic weekend of FA Cup action and we hear from three winning parties in the Second Qualifying Round. It was Dover who triumphed in what we're calling 'El Cliffico' and boss Jake Leberl reflects on the win, praising his side for their fightback and performance and revealing he decided not to turn on the hairdryer when they trailed at the break. Frustrated Folkestone boss Jay Saunders cannot fathom why his side are a "45-minute team" after their FA Cup exit left them without a win in four. There was a fantastic win for SE Dons as they became the last SCEFL side standing and their boss Antonio Gonnella revels in their win and explains how he has fallen in love with the club and those behind the scenes. And we hear from Damian Irvine after his exit after more than six years as CEO at Ebbsfleet, discussing the highs and the lows and his hopes for a bright future both for himself and his now former club. All that and loads more! Tell all your friends and please like, listen and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another busy week with Vase and Trophy success as well as some fantastic league wins - and a preview to some tasty looking FA Cup ties this weekend. Ben Greenhalgh's Dartford had a fantastic week with two superb away victories and clean sheets too - the player-boss discusses their fine start to the season, bringing through youngsters that he knows so well and the bright future at the club. Hythe Town have made a perfect start to life under their new boss - Andy Crush talks us through the opportunity afforded to him, their FA Vase upset and his hopes to lead his team at Reachfields in the near future. And Folkestone defender Jamie Fileding looks ahead to Saturday's huge FA Cup clash with local rivals Dover Athletic. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense too, including fry-ups, losing golf balls, waiting for Slow Horses and more besides... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An incredible week in the FA Cup which saw three SCEFL teams make it through - and we were at one of the ties of the round. It was AFC Greenwich Borough who progressed at Sittingbourne and we hear from both managers. Borough boss Tony Russell was delighted with his side's efforts and discusses his excitement at the project at the club and why it was the right move for him to return to the dugout. But there was disappointment for opposite number Reece Prestedge as his side let a 3-1 lead slip to exit the FA Cup and he talks us through where it went wrong for his side. We talk through the other great wins for our sides and all the rest of the action - and the news that one of our players is set to become royalty. Plus there's the usual chat and nonsense, including comedy shows, delayed trains, Colin from Accounts and loads more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another eventful week in the county and we do our best to get through it all, with plenty of big games, impressive wins and loads more besides. Margate were 3-0 winners at Whitstable in the hotly-anticipated derby clash and Gate assistant boss Matt Longhurst discusses that win, returning to the club where they had so much success and why the move was the right one to make. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county, with a look ahead to the FA Cup and the great relief as Ebbsfleet can finally kick off their season this weekend. And we catch up with former Tonbridge, Dover, Folkestone and Chathma man Khale Da Costa, who tells us all about the book he has written about his life in non-league football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a fantastic weekend for some of our sides in the FA Cup and we hear from two managers whose side enjoyed good wins to reach the First Qualifying Round. The merged Petts Wood & Holmesdale have made a fine start to the season and went to another level with a 5-1 away win at Isthmian League side Raynes Park Vale and joint-boss Peter Nolan joins us to discuss that win, his working relationship with Andy Constable and a look ahead to a tough weekend of league fixtures. Erith Town have rattled in 17 goals already this season, with Saturday's cup win followed by a handsome league win over Sevenoaks, and their boss Aaron Jeffrey talks us through his side's positive start, his first pre-season as a manager and his hopes that they can continue their good run of form. We also hear from Folkestone defender Dan Quick after they continued their good start to the season with a point against Chelmsford City. There's the latest on Ebbsfleet United, and a look ahead to a huge weekend of fixtures, including Jamie Coyle taking his Margate side to his former club Whitstable, and loads more besides, including a celebrity meeting, nightclubbing and wedding pics... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another packed show after our week away - with all the news after an incredibly eventful fortnight on and off the pitch. We look at the worrying situation at Ebbsfleet United, and Herne Bay's FA Cup misdemeanour, as well as all of the latest chat - which includes four interviews from Kent managers. All of that and loads more, including Matt's doppelganger, cocktails in the pool and thoughts on Ted Lasso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week for a bumper show as we look ahead to the start of the National League South, Isthmian League and FA Cup, with three managers who all have high hopes for the season ahead. It's a Step 2 debut for Folkestone Invicta and manager Jay Saunders is ready to go despite an injury-hit pre-season - and he's pleased that they get to start with a home fixture against fellow new-boys Walton & Hersham before the Kent derbies start... Ramsgate have a new man in the dugout in the shape of Adrian Pennock, and the former Dartford manager discusses what appealed to him about the Southwood project, moving training grounds and his hopes for the campaign. And in Step 4, Faversham have built an exciting new-look squad as they look to go better than they did last year - and the man who has put that squad together, Steve Watt, is relishing the challenges ahead. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and loads of predictions that will probably all be wrong, with news at Ebbsfleet and Dover also in focus... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back for our 10th season - and we start with a look ahead to the big kick-off in the Southern Counties East League Premier Division, where it looks to us to be absolutely wide open! Erith & Belvedere chairman Paul Springett discusses his side's Friday night opener with AFC Greenwich Borough, and explains why Friday nights are a good opportunity for the club as well as the challenges clubs at Step Five face. And we hear from new Snodland Town player-manager Connor Dymond ahead of his first game in charge, the opportunity he has at the club and their fantastic season ticket offers. We make our predictions for who are the teams to beat this season and have all the usual chat and nonsense, including World Cup thoughts, floods, new carpets and celebrity spotting... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our season finale - and we go out in style with two top interviews to send you off into the summer break. It was play-off delight for Punjab United as they beat Rusthall on penalties to reach Step 4 for the first time, and manager Chipie Sian reflects on the win, reveals his pride at his side's massive rise and begins to look ahead to life in the Isthmian League. We crown our manager of the season - and that manager, Folkestone Invicta's Jay Saunders, joins us to reflect on an amazing campaign and looks ahead to his club's Step 2 debut. We also reflect on the rest of the campaign as a whole and hope for better next time around, plus, as you can probably imagine, reflect on the best day of one of our lives... See you in July! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end is near with just two fixtures left involving our clubs after a raft of disappointment on the final day and in the early stages of the play-offs - and we attempt to dissect it all. We hear from Ebbsfleet United striker Kwesi Appiah after his side's loss at Worthing which meant they missed out on the end-of-season fun and games, and also discuss Maidstone's near-miss and both sides' early attempts at rebuilding. We look ahead to the two SCEFL play-off finals and discuss the issues of dual registered players featuring in the games, as well as ground grading and reprieves. Plus there's the last edition of pre-wedding chat, and we want your help before the last show of the season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The season may be almost over but there is no let up on the drama and stories in Kent and we reflect on an astonishing week both on and off the pitch. VCD Athletic are set to fold after being unable to agree a new lease to keep playing at Oakwood - joint-manager Danny Joy discusses the heartbreaking news for him, his family and the whole VCD community - but does offer a glimmer of hope. Rusthall boss Jimmy Anderson discusses his side's play-off dreams after their emphatic win over Bearsted at the weekend, while opposite number Kev Stevens cuts a frustrated figure as his team's hopes of finishing in the final five took a massive hit. We have all the rest of the news from across the county as we look towards the final weekend of the season, and all the usual chat and nonsense, including The Capture, Mr & Mrs and being spotted by non-league managers in restaurants... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just two weekends of the season left, things are really hotting up both on and off the pitch and we have another packed show to dissect it all. The big news this week is the announcement that George Elokobi is to leave Maidstone United at the end of the season, and we catch up with Stones co-owner Oliver Ash to pay tribute to the job the outgoing boss has done, discussing his own future and the decisions that await the club over the summer - with hopes to get a new manager in place sooner rather than later. There's a new name heading to the SCEFL next season, with a merger announced this week between Holmesdale and Petts Wood, bringing the senior side at Holmesdale with the youth section at Petts Wood as Petts Wood & Holmesdale - chairman Phil Alder explains all about the merger and why it makes sense for all parties. We discuss all of the play-off battles and the relegation battles as the season draws to a close, and the rest of the usual chat and nonsense, including a school trip, an unexpected visitor and loads more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper weekend of Easter football brought the ultimate highs and lows, and Matt and Jon take a look back at all of the action, ups and downs and a shock managerial exit too. It was heartbreak for Punjab United in the FA Vase semi-final as they fell at the final hurdle against Cockfosters - boss Chipie Sian discusses his disappointment, watching the visitors celebrate and how he hoped to pick his side up with plenty more to play for this season. Former Ramsgate boss Ben Smith earned his first win back at Herne Bay at his old club's rivals Margate - he discusses that win, why Herne Bay was the right job to tempt him back into the game and his hopes for the future at the club. We discuss title wins, relegations and loads more, as well as the usual chat and nonsense, including some dull old number facts, SNLUK and whether it's time to get the shorts out or not... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Isthmian Premier League takes centre stage this week with a pair interviews coming after two draws at either end of the table. Welling moved out of the bottom four after sharing the spoils at Wingate & Finchley and although he felt his side should have had more on Saturday, boss Ryan Maxwell admits it's a big psychological boost to be above the drop zone and explains to us the challenges he's faced at the Wings but now having a settled side at his disposal for the crucial run in. Folkestone Invicta would have won the title with a victory over Carshalton, but in the end had to fight back from 3-1 down to get a point, and goalscoring defender Ben Mason reflects on being so near to clinching the crown ahead of what will surely be a celebratory Easter weekend. We've got all the rest of the news, including the halfway stage of the FA Vase semi-final, managerial changes and loads more, plus a reflection on a superb stag do and loads more besides! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.