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The Cynic | A Celtic FC Podcast

Christopher Gallagher
Celtic FC
Celtic Football Club
Champions League
Brendan Rodgers
Scottish Cup
Rangers FC
Scottish Football
Rangers
Scottish Premiership
Europa League
Aberdeen
Martin O'neill
Transfer Window
Transfer Market
Kyogo
Hearts
Matt O'reilly
Kieran Tierney
Adam Ida
Wilfried Nancy

The Cynic is the home of independent Celtic FC podcasts, bringing supporters in-depth analysis, honest debate and coverage of everything happening at Celtic Football Club.

The Cynic provides a unique perspective on one of football’s most passionate clubs and features a team of dedicated hosts, supporters and expert contributors. We cover everything from match reactions and tactical breakdowns to t... more

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Welcome to The Cynic Weekly! A Celtic FC Podcast. For regular Celtic podcasts throughout the week, including reactions, previews, analysis and features, subscribe at thecynic.co or search The Cynic on Patreon!

This week your regular hosts Chris Gall... more

Welcome to The Cynic Weekly! A Celtic FC Podcast. For regular Celtic podcasts throughout the week, including reactions, previews, analysis and features, subscribe at thecynic.co or search The Cynic on Patreon!

This week your regular hosts Chris Gall... more

Welcome to The Cynic Weekly! A Celtic FC Podcast. For regular Celtic podcasts throughout the week, including reactions, previews, analysis and features, subscribe at thecynic.co or search The Cynic on Patreon!

This week your regular hosts Chris Gall... more

Welcome to The Cynic Weekly! A Celtic FC Podcast. For regular Celtic podcasts throughout the week, including reactions, previews, analysis and features, subscribe at thecynic.co or search The Cynic on Patreon!

Your regular host Chris Gallagher is jo... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Quigley
Guest, Celtic Fans Collective member
Celtic Fans Collective
Episode: The Cynic Weekly - A Conversation w/ The Celtic Fans Collective
Jon Mackenzie
Author of The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics, affiliated with Tifo Football Podcast
Tifo Football / Orion Publishers
Episode: The Cynic Weekly - Jon Mackenzie On The Spectre of Pep
Hamish Carton
Guest on The Cynic Weekly
Episode: The Cynic Weekly - Drastic Change Required At Celtic
Paul McTaggart
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Celtic Fans TV
Episode: The Cynic Weekly – Celtic Facing Uncomfortable Home Truths
Christopher Boud
Friend of the hosts, guest on the episode
The Cynic Podcast
Episode: The Cynic Weekly - Celtic Undercooked Yet Again?
Paul Carlin
Guest, contributor and panelist on The Cynic Weekly
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Episode: The Cynic Weekly - Will Celtic Go All Out?
Colin Kearney
Guest, contributor and panelist on The Cynic Weekly
The Cynic
Episode: The Cynic Weekly - Will Celtic Go All Out?
Ryan Fitzsimmons
YouTube content creator joining The Cynic Weekly
Self (YouTube)
Episode: The Cynic Weekly – 04.08.2026
Junior Adam
Special guest mentioned during the live show discussion
The Cynic Live Glasgow (guest appearance)
Episode: The Cynic Weekly – 07.05.2026

Host

Christopher Gallagher
Host of The Cynic Weekly; long-time panelist with multiple affiliations to The Cynic.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 856 ratings
  • Bring on the trumpets!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    3 years ago
  • Best Celtic podcast

    True Celtic supporters. They don’t see the world through green coloured glasses, but as it truly is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SPUDDER
    Canada6 years ago
  • Nice one!

    ‘Enjoyed’ it, as I’m still suffering from ‘long Cluj rage’ can’t shake it! 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CindirratThomo
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Ooooft

    That was a deep felt belter of a Pod, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CindirratThomo
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Needs more Tam Rogic chat. But otherwise superb. Heroes in a half space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaurez
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality production and strong panel dynamics.
A bit polarizing at times, but consistently engaging for supporters.
Clear passion and deep Celtic knowledge with sharp banter.
Thoughtful, well-argued opinions; fans appreciate candid takes.
Great balance of analysis and humor; some guests spark lively debate.

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#117
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#220
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#233
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#197
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#30
South Korea/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#101
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer

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The Cynic Weekly - A Conversation w/ The Celtic Fans Collective
Q: What are the aims of The Collective and how do they plan to influence Celtic's direction?
The Collective aims to be a democratic mechanism for the wider Celtic support to feed into club governance, engage with the board on key issues, and push for a meaningful fan advisory framework that increases transparency and two-way communication.
The Cynic Weekly - The Role of Fan Media at Celtic - Revisited
Q: What is the role of independent Celtic fan media and what should its relationship with the club look like?
Fan media should act as a credible, independent voice offering alternative perspectives to mainstream reporting, helping to report on issues with transparency while pushing for accountability, even if access is limited. Over time, better relationships and structured engagement could improve the quality and usefulness of information for fans and the club alike.
The Cynic Weekly – 25.02.2026
Q: Barry, what do you think will bring relevant change to the Football Club and what should that look like?
Barry suggests a clearing of the boardroom to bring fresh management that understands football operations, expressing that new ownership is necessary to make impactful changes.
The Cynic Weekly – 12.02.2026
Q: Will Oxlade-Chamberlain be expected to start as his replacement?
Discussion centered on the need to gradually integrate him into the squad, particularly as the team navigates a packed fixture schedule.
The Cynic Weekly – 12.02.2026
Q: Do you feel any more confident about our chances of winning the league after last night's results?
Stuart expressed that while there are positives, his overall outlook about the title picture hasn't changed due to the unpredictable nature of the season.

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A sharp, fan-forward Celtic FC show that blends blunt analysis with banter across a running panel of regulars. Episodes cover match performances, tactical considerations, transfer talk, governance, and fan activism, often pushing back on ownership and boardroom decisions. A recurring strength is the candid, in-the-moment voice from long-time supporters joined by newer media contributors, yielding lively debates, insider-style stats, and practical takes for supporters navigating a volatile season. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to critique ownership and strategy while keeping discussions accessible and entertaining for a broad Celtic community, including live-event and ticketing anecdotes that fans find relatable.

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The Cynic launched 11 years ago and published 570 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Cynic include:

1. Paul Quigley
2. Jon Mackenzie
3. Hamish Carton
4. Paul McTaggart
5. Christopher Boud
6. Paul Carlin
7. Colin Kearney
8. Ryan Fitzsimmons

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