Best Hampden Roar Podcasts (2024)

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A good half-an-hour v Finland & the final Euros squad confirmed 42:08

5h ago42:08

42:08

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & Barry Anderson from the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss Scotland's poor form, Craig Gordon, the Finland match in general and the final 26-man squad for the Euros. If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review! It really helps us get more exposure. Learn more about …

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A training session v Gibraltar, Dykes out & Conway in: Scotland's Euro preparations continue 40:12

2d ago40:12

40:12

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentators Rory Hamilton & Calum Brown as well as Ben Ramage from the Scottish Sun to chat about Scotland's boring 2-0 victory over Gibraltar, missed chances and the injury to Lyndon Dykes. Next up, Finland on Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Who might be rested, who is our right-back, and McTominay's team-mate? Scotland v Gibraltar preview as the Euros approach 38:21

7d ago38:21

38:21

Creator and host Andy Bargh is with Ben Ramage of the Scottish Sun and Lewis Irons of BBC Scotland to chat ahead of our first pre-Euro friendly on Monday. Who will get rested, a must-win game, any opportunities earned and a right-back slot up for grabs. Plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Scotland squad announced for Euro 2024 39:13

17d ago39:13

39:13

Andy Bargh welcomes BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & The Scottish Sun's Ben Ramage to chat about Steve Clarke's squad for the Euros. Ben Doak is included, James Forrest has returned after three years, seven centre-backs, Stuart Armstrong has made it, four keepers, no Max Johnston or Tommy Conway, loads to talk about with just more than three weeks to g…

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On The Plane - Episode 5: The Hampden Roar Euro 2024 squad with a month to go until kick-off 58:20

26d ago58:20

58:20

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined again by BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & the Scottish Sun's Ben Ramage to discuss the state of play ahead of next week's squad announcement. Will Ross McCrorie make it in due to his versatility? Will Liam Cooper be left at home? Will Ben Doak be the wildcard? Is Stuart Armstrong going to be fit enough? Tune in nex…

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On The Plane - Episode 4: Injuries hit the Scotland squad with a month to go until announcement 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

With Nathan Patterson and Lewis Ferguson definitely out, and uncertainty over others like Aaron Hickey and Stuart Armstrong, episode 4 of the Hampden Roar's On The Plane series brings more debate. Creator and host Andy Bargh is with Lewis Irons of BBC Scotland & Calum Brown of BeIN Sports to chat about wide options like James Forrest, right-back re…

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On The Plane - Episode 3: Potentially three extra places in Euros squad with managers backing increase to 26 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

Predicting Steve Clarke's Euros squad isn't the most arduous task given his consistency of selection and the international break in March, but now that there's a chance of three extra places being made available, it gives us something new to discuss! Will players like Josh Doig, Ryan Fraser or Oli McBurnie benefit? Creator and host Andy Bargh is wi…

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Deflating night at Hampden with slow Scotland losing 1-0 to Northern Ireland 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

After passing Netherlands off the park on Friday, Scotland had no idea how to get past Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland team who defended well and made us think. Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Rory Hamilton and the Scotsman's Barry Anderson to discuss what concerns this brings for Scotland and Steve Clarke. Lack of tempo, lack of intuition, lack…

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Scotland suffer heavy defeat in Amsterdam after outplaying the Netherlands for 70 minutes 37:04

3M ago37:04

37:04

What a strange game and outcome. Scotland passed Netherlands off the park for at least an hour but collapsed after the substitutions and eventually lost 4-0, with the Dutch subs working in the opposite fashion. Big misses from Shankland & McTominay plus a great save from Christie's header are just three opportunities that came and went before the D…

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Souttar & Hanley back in, Christie in midfield and Shankland the starter: Squad announced for Netherlands & Northern Ireland friendlies 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Gordon Sheach from the Tartan Scarf, Alan Risk from Air Force Wan and Calum Brown of BeIN Sports chat about the few talking points in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for the games against Netherlands and Northern Ireland. Seven centre-backs with Souttar and Hanley involved. Christie to play in deeper midfield? McT…

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On The Plane - Episode 2: Any changes to the certainties in Steve Clarke's Euro '24 squad? 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

Creator and host Andy Bargh brings you the second episode of On The Plane, with BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons and the Scottish Sun's Ben Ramage. Has Lawrence Shankland made his inclusion certain? Does Grant Hanley's return to fitness and John Souttar's form pose a problem for Liam Cooper? Does Ryan Fraser stand a chance? Learn more about your ad choic…

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Scotland drawn with Croatia, Portugal & Poland in League A of the Nations League 34:11

4M ago34:11

34:11

Scotland's first League A adventure lands us in an exciting group with Croatia, Portugal and Poland. Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Gordon Sheach of the Tartan Scarf & Calum Brown of BeIN sports to explain what it all means and chat about the lay of the land ahead of the matches in Autumn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Episode 47 - Doddie Aid - Rome-ing with Rob Wainwright 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

As ever an absolute pleasure to have the force of nature that is Rob Wainwright back on for a chat. We catch up of course on all things Doddie Aid, particularly his latest made challenge when he'll be cycling from Murrayfield to Rome for the Italy v Scotland game on 8th March! We also learn of a new drink of Norfolk Nog and some chaos over in Coll …

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Episode 46 - Doddie Aid - Third Down with Zander Fagerson 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

This is the penultimate episode of this seasons Doddie Aid campaign, only fitting that we have a sit down with our favourite Scotland International the one and only Zander Fagerson. We manage to cover everything from fitting in his Dobbie Dook around a family lunch, our Doddie Aid miles to all things Scotland in this years 6 Nations Championship bu…

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On The Plane: Episode 1 39:24

5M ago39:24

39:24

The build up to Euro 2024 starts now as creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & the Scottish Sun's Ben Ramage to hypothesize about how Steve Clarke's squad might look. Those who've been around the squad recently, or pushing for it, are split up into four categories: On the plane, in the departure lounge, waiting by the…

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Episode 45 - Doddie Aid - The Hampden Roar-y with Rory Hamilton 38:07

5M ago38:07

38:07

It's hitting mid-season in Doddie Aid 2024 so the lads caught up with Doddie Aid and Team Glasgow stalwart, and the man with the voice behind some of Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying iconic moments, Rory Hamilton. We hear how he's getting on with his miles, a suggestion, nay plea, for difficulty bonus miles to be introduced and thoughts of Doddie Ai…

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My Scotland career: Callum Davidson 1:01:17

5M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Creator & host Andy Bargh chats with former Scotland left-back Callum Davidson about an international career that spanned 10 years from the late 90s to the late 00s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar

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Episode 44 - Doddie Aid 2024 West is best with Eilidh Barbour 43:48

6M ago43:48

43:48

It's almost that time of year again and with Doddie Aid 2024 fast approaching we welcomed the new Team Glasgow captain, Eilidh Barbour, to the pod! Great catching up with Eilidh and finding out a bit more on her involvement, and big transfer to Team Glasgow in the Doddie Aid offseason. The lads embark on a bit of a recruitment drive to see if we ca…

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A Nation Again audiobook - Chapter 8: Vital wins against Albania & Israel in the Nations League 48:33

6M ago48:33

48:33

The Hampden Roar creator and host Andy Bargh had a book on the National Team published earlier this year. 'A Nation Again: The Inside Story of Scotland's Journey to the European Championship' begins with Gordon Strachan's contract ending and finishes with the shootout in Belgrade. With all the audio from player interviews, Andy has decided to turn …

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Episode 43.0 - A Stop At The 19th Hole with Richie Ramsay 1:27:49

6M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

The lads are back after a brief hiatus, and make their first foray into the world of professional golf, as they are joined by Scottish golfer, Richie Ramsay. A great insight into touring the globe with a bag of golf sticks, the idea of a Golf Rage Cam, and a return of the usual Heroes and Zeros/ Speedround gets the lads back into the swing (swing..…

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Germany, Hungary & Switzerland: Scotland's exciting Euro 2024 group 42:25

6M ago42:25

42:25

Scotland will open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany after we were drawn into a challenging yet encouraging group along with Hungary and Switzerland for next summer's tournament. Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Gordon Sheach and James Scott from the Tartan Scarf page to discuss the draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Euro 2024 draw preview: The good, the bad and the ugly hypotheticals for Scotland ahead of Saturday's draw 1:12:08

6M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BEIN Sports commentator Calum Brown and the Scottish Football Show's Andrew Slaven to chat about Saturday's Euro 2024 draw. Who should Scotland hope to draw or avoid? The potential opponents are assessed and how will the other teams view us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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A boring 3-3, Brown's audition and Armstrong's reminder: Scotland finish campaign with draw against Norway 51:33

7M ago51:33

51:33

Scotland's qualifying campaign ends with a 3-3 draw against Norway at Hampden, which was by no means a 'thriller'. Andy Bargh welcomes Gordon Sheach from the Tartan Scarf to reflect on the performance of the team, the chances given to patient players, begin to turn an eye to the draw and squad selection for next summer. Please rate and subscribe if…

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Shankland's moment, a change of shape and previewing Norway: Scotland battle from behind to take point in Georgia 55:46

7M ago55:46

55:46

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes former Scottish Premiership striker Rory Loy, BeIN sports commentator Calum Brown and Norweigan Markus Fjortoff, formerly of Ayr United, Morton and Hamilton, to chat about Scotland's draw in Georgia and preview the final game of the group against Norway. Talking points include Shankland taking his chance, the ch…

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A new defence, 2nd choice keepers and cutting it to 23: Scotland head to Georgia for penultimate qualifier 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Barry Anderson from the Scotsman to look ahead to Scotland's match in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar

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Big names missing, Doig's opportunity and out-of-form strikers: Scotland squad announced for final group games 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

Creator & host Andy Bargh welcomes Scottish football journalist Ben Ramage & Air Force Wan's Alan Risk to dissect the Scotland squad announced for the final games against Georgia & Norway. Angus Gunn's injury, the loss of Hickey, the goal-shy strikers and the inclusion of Josh Doig are all covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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Centre-half vacancy, left-wing-back & McGinn on fire: The Scotland squad's weekend at club level 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

Scott McKenna out of the Forest picture, Josh Doig entering the Scotland one, goalscoring McGinn, a teenage debutant and Hickey's consistency. Creator and host Andy Bargh discusses all this and more in the latest domestic squad update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Goalkeeping fears, Serie A star & winning places back: The Scotland squad's weekend at club level 37:45

8M ago37:45

37:45

Creator and host Andy Bargh takes a look at the talking points surrounding the Scotland squad at club level. Angus Gunn's injury, Scott McKenna's loss of playing time, injuries to key players and Lewis Ferguson's prominence and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Opportunities, the future and Gilmour's first goal: Scotland beaten by impressive France in Lille 38:45

8M ago38:45

38:45

Scotland took a shock lead in Lille but were ultimately beaten 4-1 by a strong France team. Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by the Scotsman's Barry Anderson to chat about the game, the chances given to squad players and the apex point of this squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Scotland wait for Euros qualification after McTominay's wondergoal ruled out in Seville 38:12

8M ago38:12

38:12

One of Scotland's greatest goals of all time could have sealed qualification for the Euros but VAR got in the way. Andy Bargh and Calum Brown chat through the events of Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar

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Scotland with chance to seal Euro 2024 qualification with a point in Seville 37:31

8M ago37:31

37:31

There are three ways that Scotland can confirm qualification for Euro 2024 during this international break. Will we do it in our own right against Spain or will other results go our way? Host Andy Bargh welcomes Calum Brown from BeIN Sports and the Scotsman's Barry Anderson to talk Tierney's absence, McTominay's finest hour, non goal-scoring strike…

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Injury trouble, a 6-1 and a fringe striker: The Scotland squad's weekend at club level 21:51

8M ago21:51

21:51

Creator and host Andy Bargh updates on how the Scotland boys did at the weekend. With an injury to Kieran Tierney, a captaincy for Lewis Ferguson and an in-form Championship striker and more, there's plenty to know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar

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Europa League chances, midfield regulars and a right-back struggling: The Scotland squad's weekend at club level 21:40

9M ago21:40

21:40

Host and creator Andy Bargh runs through how the Scotland boys did for the their clubs in the last week. From Ben Doak's first Liverpool start to Nathan Patterson on the Everton bench, it's all covered. Please rate and subscribe if you're enjoying the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Captain fantastic, a doing and solid Championship centre-halves: The Scotland squad's weekend at club level. 26:47

9M ago26:47

26:47

Creator and host Andy Bargh runs through the weekends of those in and around the Scotland squad. From a brilliant Andy Robertson moment, to a game Scott McTominay will want to forget, to the form of a Championship striker and centre-halves. If you're enjoying the pod, please rate and subscribe! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Reality checks, headlights and isolation: Scotland lose to impressive England at Hampden 36:31

9M ago36:31

36:31

Andy Bargh welcomes BeIN Sports commentator Calum Brown and former Rangers & Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cammy Bell to discuss Scotland's defeat to England. The visitors had us sussed, but where can Scotland improve in matches like this? Is our striker too isolated, do we need more threat down the right or on the counter? Do we get too nervous before mat…

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The next level, less thunder and eligibility: Scotland and England clash again in anniversary match at Hampden 40:41

9M ago40:41

40:41

Host and creator Andy Bargh welcomes former Scottish Premiership striker Rory Loy and sports writer Ben Ramage to look ahead to Scotland's 150th anniversary match with England. A different approach Meaning of the game Team changes Keeping the run going Harvey Barnes and Elliot Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Scotland on the cusp of incredible Euros qualification after comfortable win in Cyprus 41:17

9M ago41:17

41:17

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Rory Loy and Ben Ramage to chat about Scotland's unbelievable run of form and how tantalisingly close we are to the Euros after sweeping Cyprus aside and sealing the game in the first half-an-hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Confidence levels high as Scotland head to Cyprus for vital European Championship qualifier 1:07:39

9M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Scotland's Euro 2024 journey continues this weekend in Larnaca as Steve Clarke's boys look to make it 5 wins form 5 games in the group. Sports writer Ben Ramager and commentator Calum Brown join host and creator Andy Bargh to look ahead to this huge games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Scotland squad during the transfer window: Who has moved, who needs to move, and who is perfectly fine where they are? 1:28:36

10M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

It's been a big summer for many players around Steve Clarke's Scotland scene. Some players are just fine where they are - John McGinn, Callum McGregor, Aaron Hickey etc - but some of the lads are face to face with uncertainty; Scott McTominay, Che Adams and Kieran Tierney to name a few. Some players have moved on... Jack Hendry is off to Saudi Arab…

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Scotland's 22/23 season review: Unbeaten competitively, Nations League promotion plus Goal, Player and Game of the Season! 1:34:57

11M ago1:34:57

1:34:57

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Gordon Sheach (The Tartan Scarf) & Barry Anderson (The Scotsman) to chat about Scotland's magnificent season of 22/23. Unbeaten competitively, promoted in the Nations League and flying in the Euros group! Who was our Player of the Season? What was our Goal of the Season? Can there be any discussion for Game of t…

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Episode 42.0 - All strapped up with Ally Little 1:07:46

11M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Next up at The Back Bar is a man who's been to the Olympic & Commonwealth Games, the rugby 7s World Cup, Guinness Pro12, Six Nations and a rugby 15s World Cup coming up later this year. He's Scotland physio and all round top lad, Ally Little. Amongst other things, we chat Olympic pressures, being part of the last few Calcutta Cup games, whether All…

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Scotland edge closer to Euro 2024 with comfortable and impressive victory over Georgia 1:12:32

12M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

A strange evening at Hampden continued on what's becoming a familiar trajectory as Scotland racked up another three points to make it four wins from four games in Group A. Callum McGregor and Scott McTominay scored the goals on a torrential evening in Southern Glasgow. Spirits and joy certainly weren't dampened despite the 1hr 40min delay to the ga…

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Two late goals in a minute snatch vital victory in Oslo and give us 9 points from three games 55:02

12M ago55:02

55:02

Wow. Where does that rank for highs as a Scotland supporter? Scotland have three wins from three games in Group A and are full steam ahead for Germany '24. Andy Bargh welcomes Gordon Sheach from the Tartan Scarf & Andy Laing from Alba Matter to talk about Scotland's sensational turnaround in Oslo as well as look ahead to the next game against Georg…

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Norway in Oslo: A shuffled defence, an acceptable point and chances to impress in training. 35:57

12M ago35:57

35:57

Steve Clarke's Scotland face a huge test this weekend in Oslo against a talented Norway side. Probably the toughest draw from pot three. Andy Bargh welcomes former Scottish Premiership player Rory Loy and Andy Laing from the Alba Matter blog to look ahead to the match. Will Hendry play over Souttar, and does that mean Porteous will play centre-back…

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Episode 41.0 - Stay Rad with Tom McGuire 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

This one's been a long time coming as we finally caught up with Tom McGuire, the man behind our awesome intro music and frontman of Tom McGuire & The Brassholes! We can also confirm it was well worth the wait as we hear about interactions with none other than The Nature Boy Ric Flair, the latest album and also look ahead to a massive gig at Glasgow…

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How are our players getting on ahead of squad announcement on Monday? 55:46

1y ago55:46

55:46

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Scotland's Swedish Adventure author John Bleasdale & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss how the second half of the season has gone for those in, or on the cusp of, the Scotland squad. KT's limited game time, Gilmour getting starts, Ferguson flying... and plenty more. Learn more about your a…

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Episode 40.0 - Choose Your Track with Turntable Whisky 1:14:36

1y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Unsurprisingly we here at The Back Bar have an affinity with having a bit of a tipple, so who better to join us this week than the whisky sibling duo of Gordon and Ally Stevenson, the co-founders of Turntable Whisky. They've just released their first three "tracks" earlier in April, so we sat down to discuss all things uisge beath with these handso…

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Hampden Roar Scotland Quiz Tournament - Final: John Bleasdale vs Neil Doherty 44:38

1y ago44:38

44:38

Two men who both know so much about the Scotland national team, they've written books on major tournaments! John Bleasdale and Neil Doherty contest the Hampden Roar Scotland quiz final, created and hosted by Andy Bargh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar

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Episode 39.0 - What's your numb3r with Jane Leonard 1:04:52

1y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

If you want to be inspired, look no further than our wonderful guest Jane Leonard. From a career in the army, to playing international rugby, rowing an ocean, writing a book and starting just a couple of businesses! We had a great time chatting with Jane and hearing some of the funny and incredible stories weaved in amongst all of these adventures,…

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Scotland stun Spain with superb Hampden performance to make it two wins from two games 41:21

1y ago41:21

41:21

Wow! One of the great Hampden nights. Scotland 2-0 Spain. Another Scott McTominay double secures three points against one of Europe's best and gets us off to a flyer in Group A. Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes John Bleasdale (author of Scotland's Swedish Adventure), Gordon Sheach (The Tartan Scarf) and Alan Risk (Air Force Wan) to take great j…

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