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Off the Ball Podcast

BBC Radio Scotland
Scottish Football
Junior Football
Comedy
Celtic
Scotland National Football Team
Scotland
Parkrun
Dougie Donnelly
Murdo Macleod
Clinton Baptiste
Diving
Youth Development
Tartan Week
Portugal
Aberdeen
Britain's Got Talent
SFA Report
Academy Football
Billy Bremner
Carnegie Hall

Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

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The most petty and ill informed podcast available. All the highlights from Saturday's show. Football Round-up, Club Comms, Theme Parks - Heaven or Hell, Video Game XI and Terracing Teaser with film and TV star Tony Curran and comedian James Gardner j... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Scotland Belarus, Gerrard rules out return, Posh XI, Terracing Teaser with Sean McDonald, Eve Muirhead and Hazel Stewart and Ross Forbes-McKenzie joining Stuart and Tam. Steven Gerrard knocks back... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Hearts For The League, Corner Shop You Won't Forget, Sitcoms Unsung Heroes, Still Game XI and Terracing Teaser with Sanjeev Kohli, Andy Heald and Rangers Review editor Joshua Barrie. Sanjeev asks ... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast available. Tam Cowan and Stuart Cosgrove skewer the weekend's Scottish football in the company of writer Kevan Christie, comedienne Jojo Sutherland and Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn. Why did we have to put a r... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Christie
Author of To Be Frank
Not mentioned
Episode: Weekend Football round-up, Those were the days, Franks, Cricket XI and Terracing Teaser
Len Pennie
Emerging poet and broadcaster
BBC Radio Scotland
Episode: Len Pennie, Brogeal and Paddy Duffy with Stuart and Tam
Stevie Lawless
Footballer known for his time in Scottish football, particularly with Partick Thistle and Motherwell.
Episode: Stevie Lawless, PG Ciarletta, Amy Irons, Steven Mill and Scott Allan join Stuart and Tam
Steven Mill
Media presenter and former football player.
Episode: Stevie Lawless, PG Ciarletta, Amy Irons, Steven Mill and Scott Allan join Stuart and Tam
Amy Irons
Presenter and broadcaster with BBC Scotland.
BBC Scotland
Episode: Stevie Lawless, PG Ciarletta, Amy Irons, Steven Mill and Scott Allan join Stuart and Tam
Scott Allan
Professional footballer with experience in multiple clubs including Hibs and Celtic.
Hibernian FC
Episode: Stevie Lawless, PG Ciarletta, Amy Irons, Steven Mill and Scott Allan join Stuart and Tam
Allaster McKallaster
Comedian and notable commentator on Scottish football
Episode: Rab Douglas, Allaster McKallaster and Neil Bratchpiece
Neil Bratchpiece
Theater and comedy actor, involved with the Edinburgh festival
Episode: Rab Douglas, Allaster McKallaster and Neil Bratchpiece
Calum Best
Television personality, son of footballer George Best, and entrepreneur
Episode: Calum Best, Mike McShane and Lewis MacLeod

Hosts

Stuart Cosgrove
Co-host known for his comedic voice and insights into Scottish football culture.
Tam Cowan
Co-host recognized for his entertaining style and engagement with sports commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 868 ratings
  • Sax

    even calling it topical now is a stretch and barely any football chat .

    Cowan In particular is well past his sell by date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katdaz7
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Rubbish

    Not really

    The best sports show around

    Looking forward to the reunification of the Dynamic Duo in the New Year

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomasT321
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Waste of licence money

    Parochial , unfunny , biased and that’s the good bits

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    max dosage 5
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it

    The Patter is honking but never miss an episode , don’t know why they cut the length of it though ??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barry leitch
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Perfect podcast

    Great for all football fans. From a scotsman living in wales

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disco77777
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticisms mention that the content can stray from football discussions into lighter topics, causing mixed reactions.
The podcast is viewed as a crucial source for discussions around Scottish football, emphasizing both entertainment and insights.
Listeners appreciate the humorous banter between the hosts, finding it engaging and often relatable.
Many view the commentary as nostalgic and engaging, making it compulsory listening for Scots abroad.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#161
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#186
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#218
Sweden/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sophie Gravia, Robbie Neilson and Jim Duffy join Stuart and Tam
Q: What kind of advice did you receive from your experience in football management?
Robbie emphasizes the importance of recognizing the financial limits and focusing on how clubs can innovate to compete.
Sophie Gravia, Robbie Neilson and Jim Duffy join Stuart and Tam
Q: Robbie, what's the difference in perception between a well-known manager and an overseas manager?
Fans often fantasize about unknown managers, thinking they must be good, while well-known Scots may not receive the same regard.
Shredded Nerves, Life Of Brians, Oasis and Shaggy Dog Stories
Q: What could be improved in matchday experiences for visually impaired fans?
There should be more awareness for the staff and stewards to support visually impaired fans effectively.
Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI
Q: Are we looking for disastrous debuts?
Yes, we are looking for disastrous debuts in all aspects.
Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI
Q: Why did you get sacked?
Results, mainly due to the poor performance and recruitment issues.

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Centered on the vibrant world of Scottish football, listeners are treated to a humorous and often reflective exploration of the sport. The content features lively discussions surrounding major Scottish clubs, player dynamics, and cultural elements intertwined with football, such as music and comedy. Noteworthy episodes highlight pioneers in women's football and various contemporary figures from the Scottish sports scene, offering both critical insights and entertaining anecdotes. This combination of humor and serious analysis makes it appealing to a broad audience, particularly those with an affinity for football culture in Scotland.

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1. Scottish Football Podcast
2. Sacked in the Morning
3. Superscoreboard
4. Open Goal - Football Show
5. The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast

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Off the Ball Podcast launched 16 years ago and published 50 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 Off the Ball Podcast include:

1. Kevin Christie
2. Len Pennie
3. Stevie Lawless
4. Steven Mill
5. Amy Irons
6. Scott Allan
7. Allaster McKallaster
8. Neil Bratchpiece

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