Episodes

  • Full-Time versus Part-Time and Let's Get To Wembley - New Stones Aged Podcast
    Oct 9 2025

    In the latest Stones Aged Podcast we welcome non-league legend and Stones fan Steve Ward on to our expert panel.

    He joins regular panellist Brian Wakefield and host Steve Hemsley on the original Maidstone United supporters podcast to discuss:

    • Full-time versus Part-time - what's best for the Stones?
    • Saving money and making money - new ideas?
    • Why we need to take the FA Trophy seriously this year and (try to) get to Wembley
    • Is this season's style of play entertaining enough?

    Tune in now.

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    42 mins
  • Managing Expectations - Special Podcast With Co-Owner Oliver Ash
    Jun 18 2025

    The Stones Aged Podcast returns with a serious chat with co-owner Oliver Ash.

    Fans always have great expectations but the economic realities of running a football club in 2025 mean some harsh realities need to be mixed in with the dreams.

    Oliver is always happy to chat and we appreciate his time and insight.

    We discuss a few exclusives for fans:

    • Where is new investment coming from?
    • Club poised to announced another financial loss as NI hikes and inflation add costs
    • The Launch of a new Advisory Board to help drive club strategy
    • The part-time versus full-time dilemma remains on the table
    • Player comings and goings
    • Keeping positive after two successful seasons

    Join host Steve Hemsley and panel guests Tony Lawless and Jon Crowther on the original Stones Fans' podcast.


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    38 mins
  • After Coventry and What's Next? With Special Guest George Fowler
    Feb 28 2024

    Recorded after the historic FA Cup Fifth Round tie with Coventry City, the Stones Aged Podcast returns.

    Special Guest: George Fowler

    We discuss:

    • The Stones' amazing FA Cup achievement
    • George Fowler's cup highlights
    • Fowler face masks and Nando's
    • Player superstitions
    • Ticketing for future big games
    • How the FA Cup run should boost investment and ambition
    • Time to focus on the League


    Join host Steve Hemsley with panel guests Tony Lawless and Emily Knowles.

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    41 mins
  • Maidstone's Stunning Win At Ipswich - Stones Aged Fans Podcast
    Jan 30 2024

    It wasn't a dream - it really happened.

    In this special Stones Aged podcast we digest what happened at Portman Road and relive that amazing day.

    Join host Steve Hemsley and co-presenters Brian Wakefield and Tony Lawless alongside special guest, Maidstone Captain Gavin Hoyte.

    We also chat to Seb Brown from the Ipswich Town podcast Blue Monday about this incredible FA Cup result.

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    44 mins
  • Stones Aged Podcast - FA Cup Fourth Round Special
    Jan 11 2024

    Join player Sam Bone, co-owner Oliver Ash and podcast host Steve Hemsley, with Brian Wakefield and Tony Lawless as they discuss Maidstone United's magical FA Cup journey.

    • How the players, directors and fans felt during and after the Stevenage Third Round Tie
    • Looking ahead to Ipswich and reaction to the draw
    • How the clubs are connected
    • What might be...dare to dream

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    38 mins
  • 'Mr Maidstone United' Bill Williams On The Stones Aged Podcast
    Jun 18 2023

    Always a Stones fan first and club executive second, Bill Williams joins the Stones Aged Podcast to discuss the club's hopes for the 2023/24 season.

    He tells us about:

    • The new recruitment 'panel' set-up to find the best players
    • His relationship with Big George
    • How his role is changing at the club and his replacement at the top table
    • What kind of players he wants to see at the Stones
    • The search for a striker and goalkeeper
    • Ground improvements
    • His own managerial journey over the years
    • ....how sad he is about our relegation and what went wrong

    Join Bill with hosts Steve Hemsley and Brian Wakefield.

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    35 mins
  • What Went Wrong - Co-Owner Oliver Ash On Maidstone United's Disastrous Season
    Apr 13 2023

    The Stones have had a dreadful season - so what went wrong?

    In the latest Stones Aged podcast, co-owner Oliver Ash gives his take on this season and next following a club management meeting this week.

    Some exclusive news re:

    • New management panel to improve player recruitment
    • News on ticket prices for next season
    • Next season's playing budget

    Oliver also responds to the club's critics relating to the Stones' ambition, the appointment of George as manager and he accepts that the club has been poor at communicating with fans this season and promises that this will improve.

    Also, why did the takeover fall through and why is there no food for home fans at the Genco end?

    Tune in now.

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    50 mins
  • New Boss, New Owner, New Era For Maidstone United - The Stones Aged Podcast
    Jan 11 2023

    It's all change at Maidstone United and the Stones Aged Podcast returns with an insightful chat about the club's latest big announcements.

    • Thanks and goodbye to Hak
    • Welcome Alan Manchett
    • The future for Terry and Oliver
    • Thoughts on the rest of the season
    • Good luck Big George

    On the panel this month are Brian Wakefield, Tony Lawless and Fred Atkins.

    Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley

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    36 mins