S2 EP 57 DAVID ARTELL SPECIAL [ 101 ]

Season 3 Launch - 26-27 Shirt Launch S3 EP01 [102]

Season 3 comes back with one clear message: 3 is the magic number — and this year, everything about 3 FISH on the SHIRT leans into it with swagger, purpose, and proper Grimsby heart. SEASON 3 — “3 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER” Season 3 of 3 FISH on the SHIRT lands bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever — built on the power of three. Three hosts. Three major partners. Three times the ambition. This year, the pod steps into a new era — one shaped by community, creativity, and the club we love.   🔥 The Magic of Three * Three members of the 3 FISH crew — bringing sharper analysis, bigger laughs, and deeper access than any GTFC fan podcast out there. * Three sponsorship partners powering the season: * Winner Winner — fuelling our Winner Winner Chicken Dinner competitions. * Pip’s Chips — our Official Chip Shop Partner, the most Grimsby & Cleethropes partnership imaginable. * 3Q Industrial Supplies — backing the pod with proper local pride. Each partner adds something unique, something authentic, something that fits the 3 FISH identity perfectly. Sponsor lineup 🎥 Launch Night: The Shirt, The Story, The Reaction Season 3 opens with exclusive access from the GTFC 2026/27 home shirt launch night — a celebration of heritage, design, and the club’s future. We were there. Front row. Cameras rolling. Mics on. The shirt — inspired by the iconic 96–98 Italian‑style kit — sparked instant reactions from fans, players, and staff. We captured all of it. Interviews include: * CEO Polly Bancroft — on the vision behind the shirt and the club’s direction. * Launch film director James Willis — on crafting the cinematic reveal. * Jaze Kabia & Charles Vernam — their first impressions wearing the shirt and what it means to represent Town in it. This episode blends our own verdicts, their honest reactions, and the energy of a launch night that felt like a statement of intent. Episode breakdown   ❤️ Welcoming Back the Loyal Mariners Season 3 isn’t just a return — it’s a reunion. Our listeners are the heartbeat of this podcast. Our reason for doing it. Our reason for being. Every download, every message, every chant, every shared moment — you’ve built this with us. Season 3 is made for you. ⚓ What Season 3 Promises * Bigger access. * Sharper storytelling. * More GTFC voices. * More competitions. * More community. * More magic. Season 3 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a power‑up.

S2 EP 57 DAVID ARTELL SPECIAL [ 101 ]

Exclusive. Honest. Unfiltered. In this special episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT, we sit down with Grimsby Town Manager David Artell for his most open and revealing interview yet — a conversation that goes far beyond football. Artell speaks candidly about The King’s visit to Blundell Park, why he sees GTFC as a “church of the community”, and the emotional weight of that harrowing Monday morning after the Salford Playoff Semi‑Final defeat. This is Artell as you’ve never heard him: reflective, human, and razor‑clear about the future. We dive into his approach to good mental health, how he resets after setbacks, and the values he believes should anchor a modern football club. He also gives us rare insight into summer squad reshaping, the challenge of attracting players to the area, and what really matters when building a team that represents the town. And yes — we asked him about the new strips. This interview is packed with honesty, humour, and heart. If you care about Grimsby Town, football culture, or the people behind the badge, this is essential viewing. 🔥 What’s Inside the Interview * The King’s visit and what it meant for the club * GTFC as a “church of the community” — Artell’s philosophy * The Salford aftermath — why Monday morning hurt so much * Mental health & leadership — his personal approach * Summer squad plans — reshaping, recruitment, identity * Attracting players to Grimsby — the real conversation * New strips — his reaction and thoughts * …and much more 🎯 Why this interview matters This is a rare, long‑form look at the man shaping the Mariners’ future — not just the manager, but the human being. It’s emotional, insightful, and full of moments GTFC fans will be talking about for a long time. 📣 If you enjoy the episode Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your thoughts in the comments — Artell reads the room, and your voice matters.

S2 EP56 SEASON 2025-26 [ 100 ]

Grimsby Town FC Season Review 25/26 — 3 FISH on the SHIRT Episode 100 A landmark episode. A landmark season. A must‑watch for every Mariner. This is it — the 100th episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT, and we’re celebrating the milestone with a comprehensive Grimsby Town FC Season Review!  We take you month‑by‑month through the 2025/26 campaign — the highs, the lows, the chaos, the cup runs, the 10‑game wobble, the resurgence, and the heartbreaking playoff ending at Salford in mid‑May. A season that was, without question, a good one. A season of progress, identity, belief and we now have probably the strongest spine we’ve had in years heading into the summer break. Whether you lived every moment or dipped in and out, this episode brings the whole story together — the football, the folklore, the emotion, the characters, the turning points, and the future.   What’s inside Episode 100 * Full month‑by‑month season walkthrough — league form, cup runs, key moments, and the narrative arc of a proper GTFC campaign * The 10‑game winless run revisited — what went wrong, what changed, and how Town came out stronger * The strongest spine in years — why this squad feels different and what it means for the summer * Cup run highs — the moments that lit up the season * Predictor table review — how close (or wildly wrong) we were * Special guests + surprise messages — including: * Rob Dawley, telling the unbelievable story of how he blagged his way into Villa's Euro after-party and * Hull City’s Premier League promotion party * Friend of the show Lenell John‑Lewis, returning to reveal how we “scared the crap out of him” last time * Chat, pictures, footage, memories, and proper Mariners storytelling — everything that makes 3 FISH what it is   Why you can’t miss this episode This isn’t just a season review. It’s a celebration of 100 episodes, of the club, the community, the journey, and the people who’ve been with us from day one. It’s the perfect watch or listen for: * GTFC supporters * League Two obsessives * Football fans who love long‑form storytelling * Anyone who wants the full emotional sweep of the 25/26 season And if the runtime looks intimidating — don’t worry. Thousands of listeners watch or listen in bite‑sized chunks, whether on YouTube, on the go, or through their favourite podcast app. You can enjoy it your way, at your pace: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Podbean * Or watch the full video episode on YouTube This is the definitive record of Grimsby Town’s 25/26 season — and the definitive celebration of our first 100 episodes. UP THE MARINERS. Here’s to the next 100.

S2 EP55 HEARTBREAK [ 99 ]

3 FISH on the SHIRT: Playoff Heartbreak at Salford, Season Ends, Eyes on Episode 100 Grimsby Town’s season ends in brutal fashion with a heartbreaking playoff semi‑final second‑leg draw at Salford, and this week’s episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT dives straight into the emotion, the analysis and the aftermath. We break down: The full Salford second‑leg story, the performance, the key moments, and how the tie slipped away How we felt before and after,  the nerves, the hope, the gut punch! Who we want to win the final now Town are out Early thoughts on what the retained list might look like, who stays, who goes, and who’s on the edge Our official 3 FISH on the SHIRT League Two Team of the Season  - the prestigious XI nobody asked for but everyone needs! And with the season wrapped, we look ahead to something massive… Episode 100. A landmark. A celebration. A proper Mariners milestone. We tease what’s coming.... If you’re a Grimsby Town fan, a League Two obsessive, or just love honest football chat, this is one you don’t skip! UP THE MARINERS, even in Heartbreak, no ESPECIALLY in Heartbreak! #proud #gtfc #utm #efl #leaguetwo

S2 EP54 JOY & PAIN [ 98 ]

3 FISH on the SHIRT - S2 EP54 Grimsby 1–2 Salford | Playoff Blow… But Far From Over Town fell 1–2 to Salford City in the first leg of the League Two playoff semi‑final, an afternoon of frustration at Blundell Park where the Mariners created enough to deserve a draw, but head to the Peninsula Stadium with belief, fire & absolutely everything still to play for. We break down: The key moments from a bruising first leg Where the game slipped and where quality was on show on a day that lacked it. Why the tie is still alive, and the tactical tweaks that can flip it on Friday. We also take a stand on the ridiculous away ticket allocation, backing Grimsby fans and calling out Salford City’s tiny offering that leaves travelling Mariners short‑changed for a playoff semi‑final. Poor that, non‑league‑level allocations. Despite the setback, the message is clear: This tie is not done. Not even close. Town have the quality, the character and the momentum to turn this around. These lads have faced adversity before and come through it! They can again! COME ON!! UP THE MARINERS!