Podcast

Rake The Moon

News, Soccer, Sports, Sports News

Sam Morshead and Andrew Hawes deliver insight, opinion and analysis on all things Swindon Town, every week.

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Episodes
31
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

31 episodes, newest first

  1. Churn rate: Should we read anything into the turnover of staff behind the scenes at Swindon Town?

    Season 2, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead reflect on the week that was at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Turnover tales: With more backroom departures confirmed, is there anything to be worried about?
    • Getting into shape: Can Swindon's new box midfield be as effective at home as away?
    • Antwoine angst: What does the future hold for Hackford?

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    34 min
  2. Was that the greatest Swindon Town goalkeeping display of all time?

    Season 2, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss another week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda...

    • The Talented Mr Ripley: Was the Town keeper's Barnet miracle the greatest showing by a Swindon stopper ever?
    • Turning Point: Can the Robins build on their win at The Hive?
    • Introducing Moonraker Partnerships: Perks for members and a new community for local business

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    28 min
  3. Loan wager: Have Swindon Town really made their own lives harder by trying to prevent recalls?

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to discuss a low-key week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Where have the goals gone? We look at how the Robins end their scoring drought
    • An examination of the loan arrangements at the County Ground
    • The worst banter section of all time

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    30 min
  4. The Trust, trust, and a club in a truss

    Season 2, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss the events of another week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Statement and counter-statement: As Trust and club exchange blows, is anything actually going to change?
    • Clem dash: Trying to figure out chairman Morfuni's stance
    • Home comfort: Town are back at the County Ground... but will the next two games prove definitive for Ian Holloway?

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    34 min
  5. Dead Man Walking

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss events at the County Ground.

    On the agenda:

    • You've seen the clip, now hear from those in the room at Thursday's press conference.
    • Is how something is said more important than what is said?
    • And is Ian Holloway really a dead man walking?

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    34 min
  6. How bad really is it?

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss another week in Swindon Town land.

    On the agenda:

    • Accrington anxiety: As Town look to avoid five defeats in a row, Andrew and Sam are split on how much we should read into recent results
    • Sack race: After bringing the subject up himself in the media, is Ian Holloway actually in any sort of danger?
    • Joint misadventure: Latest JV minutes highlights terminal closed circuit that is County Ground redevelopment

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    32 min
  7. Sort it out, Moonraker! Are Swindon Town doomed to perpetual bipolarity?

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss events at Swindon Town over the past seven days.

    On the agenda:

    • Off the boos: What does the reaction to the Palace defeat teach us about fan-manager dynamics?
    • Great expectations: What is the root cause of the boom and gloom pendulum at the County Ground?
    • Injuryous bastards: It's getting a bit silly now, isn't it? Why?

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    29 min
  8. How coffee with The Moonraker played a part in Ian Holloway's fresh outlook

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to look back on a busy week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • What's up with Ian? Sam explains how Holloway took it on himself to understand how to better engage with the community
    • We discuss what goes into relationships between the local press and key figures at the clubs they cover
    • Last reflections on a transfer window... and what was behind Aaron Drinan's new deal
    • Away daze: can Swindon recreate their home form on the road?

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    37 min
  9. Four days to deadline: What can we expect at Swindon Town?

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to reflect on another eventful week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Jack of the pack: What do we know about the Robins' signing from Kilmarnock?
    • Undisclosed fee or not undisclosed fee: Why modern football's transfer lexicon is bonked
    • Ifs and Butts: A final decision on Danny Butterworth?
    • Injury introspection: Is it time for some hard truths?

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    25 min
  10. Is there a better way to deal with County Ground safety worries?

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss another week in the world of Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Transferland: 13 days remain of the window - what should we expect
    • Danny Butterworth: In or out?
    • Is shutting sections of the County Ground the answer to safety concerns?
    • Beversbrook or bust: What next for Town's training base?

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    33 min
  11. Mystic Megs or Mystic Mugs? Predicting 26/27

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return with a look at all things Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • I predict a riot: We give our hopeless forecasts for the new term
    • Aussie invasion: With another on the way, a look at the state of the transfer market
    • Between a rock and a hard place: Town switch training venues following injury investigation

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    35 min
  12. Ian Holloway is trying to change... why not give him a chance?

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to discuss all things Swindon Town.

    On the agenda this week:

    • Sense and sensibility: Don't expect headline signings as Town seek a functional squad
    • Trust deliver: What happened with the debentures, and why is it so important?
    • A new Holloway: How the Robins boss is trying to turn over a new leaf in 2026/27

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    38 min
  13. What is happening at Swindon Town this summer?

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    We're back! Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead dissect events at the County Ground.

    On the agenda:

    • Signings of the times: What should we expect this summer?
    • Who cares about pre-season? Do the opposition really matter?
    • Come in number two: Is there any chance of an assistant for the gaffer?

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    34 min
  14. The Post-Mortem

    Season 1, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead reflect on the season that promised so much but delivered nothing.

    On the agenda:

    • Chesterfield: A sense of occasion, without a sense of direction
    • How it all fell apart and the call for accountability
    • What to expect from the retained list

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    40 min
  15. How has it all come down to this?

    Season 1, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss Swindon Town's last hope of promotion.

    On the agenda:

    • It's Grim in Grimsby: What was behind the calamity casserole at Blundell Park?
    • Flushing it out, and starting again: The task facing Ian Holloway this week
    • Chesterfield on the Bank explained: Allocations, segregation, capacities and all the nuance you need

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    34 min
  16. The Accrington Audit

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to pick the bones out of another week in the world of Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Accrington agony: What went wrong, and can it get worse?
    • Crossing the line: Sam calls for more self-reflection on social media
    • The Drinaisance: as Aaron Drinan picks up the League Two player of the year prize, we analyse his remarkable 12 months

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    40 min
  17. Colchest-grrrrrrr

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to dissect events of the past week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda.

    • Why always Colchester? We explore the weekend disaster.
    • Taking savings to the Bank: Cheap tickets are available for Accrington... but why now?
    • The hurt locker room: Will injuries define the run-in?

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    37 min
  18. Debating the Debenture: Trust STFC chair Neil Hutchings joins

    Season 1, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to explore yet another undulating week in Swindon Town land.

    On the agenda:

    • Trust chair Neil Hutchings joins the pod to talk about his meeting with the club
    • Debenture debate: What is it? Who could it impact? And why now?
    • And Holman's mustard. After Fletcher completes Swindon's Easter resurrection, what chance of a promotion?

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    55 min
  19. Restructuring

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to discuss yet another eventful week at Swindon Town.

    On the agenda:

    • Doing away with the meat in the sandwich: Clem Morfuni claims 100% control after binning two companies in the club's ownership chain... but there are some important, unanswered questions.
    • Liquidate with destiny? Andrew spent Sunday night in a virtual Aussie courtroom - hear what happened.
    • A Cambridge too far? Can Swindon make the statement of all statements live on the telly on Thursday?

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    36 min
  20. Can A Football Club Ever Satisfy Everyone On Season Tickets?

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to get their into the latest from Swindon Town.

    On the agenda this week:

    • Season tickets: As prices go up, is it impossible for Swindon to balance public expectation with operating costs?
    • The redemption of Darren Oldaker: What has sparked the midfielder's turnaround
    • Whipping the whipping boys: Analysing Town's ruthlessness against the bottom five

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    29 min