Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast
Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcastFormer Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair talks about anything and everything. Maybe even football.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccerFootball | |||
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Absolute Radio host Andy Bush joins Brian to talk about Mexico 86 trauma, being scarred for life by Everton, board games, the secrets to radio longevity, smelly underpants, swallowing maggots, vanishing flatmates and much more.
Music by Liam McClair... more
Scottish music journalist and broadcaster Billy Sloan joins Brian to talk about football in the tenements, meeting Pele at a buffet, The Who, radiograms, launching careers, Chuck Berry being a shithouse, and being axed by the BBC. We also quiz Choccy... more
Singer/songwriter and Sheffield Wednesday fan Paul Carrack joins us to talk about Hillsborough woes, Choccy's benevolence, David Hirst, dodging toothbrushes, Mike & the Mechanics, remaining anonymous, and Huey Lewis' phone number.
Music by Liam ... more
Brian is joined by golf, rugby and Olympics commentator - and fellow Scot - Andrew Cotter. We talk about Motherwell memories, Syd Puddefoot, Finnish SAS training, 'diddy' sports, impartiality on the mic, Scotland's World Cup endeavours, ghostwriters,... more
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- Well worth a listen
Listened to a few now and they are all mega different and very much centred around the guest, which not all do!
Brian McClair seems to have the knack of being able to have, if not a complete story about, certainly an opinion on each subject that’s come up and they are pretty varied. Love that about it.
Nothing like your typical ex-footballer podcast although that doesn’t come as a huge surprise.
Absolutely worth a listen to a few episodes to see for yourself. Pretty sure most will enjoy imm... more
Apple Podcasts5Michael67677
United Kingdoma year ago - Breath of fresh air from the mainstream norm
A wide range of topics and guests make this refreshing from the normal former sportspersons podcast. Really good.
Apple Podcasts5Dave151076United Kingdom2 years ago - It’s not just football.
What I like about the show is how you get to know something interesting about a guest who you would normally not be interested in.
Apple Podcasts5Dave151076United Kingdom2 years ago - A breath of fresh air
Not your typical football pod, great guests, great chat from people that love football and the other great things in life.
Feels like a good blether with your mates down the pub.
Apple Podcasts5d-murrsUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Best podcast going 🥳
Fantastic podcast with a great variety of guests and topics covered. Brian McClair has so many wonderful anecdotes in every episode. There’s always a great rapport between Brian, the presenters and the guests. The sound quality rivals the highest ranking podcasts. I cannot recommend this enough!
Apple Podcasts5StevenVs2United Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #162 |  United Arab Emirates/Sports/Soccer |
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A wide-ranging conversational show that blends football culture with broader interests including music, broadcasting, and personal storytelling. Episodes often pair Brian McClair with co-hosts and guests from sports, media, and music, delivering casual, pub‑style banter that covers career anecdotes, cultural moments, and behind-the-scenes industry insights. Listeners likely enjoy varied topics—from football nostalgia and broadcasting craft to music histories, health, and personal journeys—delivered with warmth, humor, and a sense of camaraderie. Notable strengths include a diverse guest mix, high guest rapport, and a polished production quality that keeps conversations accessible whether the topic is sport, pop culture, or personal growth.
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1. The Celtic Underground
2. A Celtic State of Mind
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4. The Huddle Breakdown
5. Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 70 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 this podcast include:
1. Andy Bush
2. Billy Sloan
3. Paul Carrack
4. Andrew Cotter
5. Dermot Murnaghan
6. Brian Nash
7. Hayley McQueen
8. Sam Delaney
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