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Off the Ball Podcast

BBC Radio Scotland
Scottish Football
Scotland
World Cup
Scotland National Football Team
Comedy
Celtic Football Club
Aberdeen
Celtic
BBC Radio Scotland
Football
Rangers Football Club
Celtic FC
Junior Football
Women's Football
Rangers FC
VAR
Scottish Cup
Motherwell
Hearts
Dundee FC

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 in the world! The Well Society's Derek Watson comes on to chat about Motherwell reaching 10 years of fan ownership, Cillian tells us about an event he's putting on with Neil Lennon, James McFadden and Aidan McG... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Tam's in London so we've got award winning comedian Susie Mccabe in the hot seat with Stuart Cosgrove. Writer Adam Kenicer talks about his book Tynecastle Rising covering last year's incredible se... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! After an interminable International Break - the football's back. What is your favourite ever football sketch? Can you better than Johnny Sack-ed in the Morning, Bob Valentine's Day Massacre or All... more

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's shows with the build up and reaction to North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland. Stuart and Tam are joined by Scottish entertainment great Jonathan Watson who's p... more

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Recent Guests

Susie McCabe
Award-winning comedian
Episode: The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Adam Kenicer
Music teacher and writer of Tynecastle Rising
Episode: The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Billy Boyd
Rapper whose story inspired California Schemin'
Episode: The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Cammy Kerr
Livingston footballer and weekend match reviewer
Livingston FC
Episode: The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Scott Watson
Club secretary of Armadale Thistle
Armadale Thistle
Episode: The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
James Gardner
Comedian known for impersonations and stand-up
Episode: The Week in Football; Favourite Football Sketches; Jackets; Words Unique to Football
Calum Ferguson
Representative of Alabaefe, Gaelic-speaking football organization
Alabaefe
Episode: The Week in Football; Favourite Football Sketches; Jackets; Words Unique to Football
Johnny Watson
Actor, Two Doors Down cast member
Two Doors Down
Episode: North Macedonia v Scotland; Screen To Stage; Two Doors Down and Teeth XI
Jim Eccleston
Author of From Broxburn to Brazil
Self-published author
Episode: North Macedonia v Scotland; Screen To Stage; Two Doors Down and Teeth XI

Hosts

Stuart Cosgrove
Host of Off the Ball with a long-running presence in Scottish football media
Tam Cowan
Co-host of Off the Ball with extensive experience in Scottish sports media

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 887 ratings
  • The best show on the radio

    Excellent programme and has been for so many years

    I listen to it every week on the podcast as I work in USA thank god for technology!

    Keep it going lads

    Why have the BbC stopped because sounds to the rest of the world !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xfferdfytr
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • 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 Kingdoma year 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
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Waste of licence money

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    max dosage 5
    United Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom3 years ago

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Viewers praise the host banter and deep Scottish football culture knowledge.
Some listeners criticize the show as biased or dated in humor.

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Apple Podcasts
#236
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Apple Podcasts
#143
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#182
United Arab Emirates/Sports

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The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Q: Is it a blessing or a curse being so close to England, and the spending power of the Premiership?
Susie McCabe argues it can be a curse for young Scottish players, as English clubs may recruit them early and then decide which players to keep. She also notes that Scottish clubs must make their own offers attractive.
The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
Q: What were the circumstances that led to you playing two games back to back?
Scott Watson says Armadale Thistle had a league match and a Communities Cup tie scheduled on the same day, so the team played both competitive games.
The Week in Football; Favourite Football Sketches; Jackets; Words Unique to Football
Q: What's coming up for you in the Scottish Refugee Counts event, James?
James promotes his charity gig and highlights the lineup of comedians and the cause, noting how the event blends humor with fundraising for a good cause.
Slovenia Scotland; Singing Performances; Hampden Team of the Week
Q: What was your assessment of the 90 minutes?
Sebastien Pocognoli said the first half was not as structured as desired, but the second half showed improvement with better organization, ball movement, and defensive solidity, leading to a cleaner sheet and optimism for the next game.
League Cup weekend; Yang at Heart; Playlist For Life and Memorable Visitors
Q: What was Owen Coyle's status regarding managerial opportunities right now?
He is currently a free agent, actively considering offers and weighing options, including in Scotland, while enjoying time with family.

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Two long-running Scottish football voices deliver a lively mix of match analysis, banter, and cultural moments. Regular discussions span Celtic and Hearts chatter, transfer talk, and managerial decisions, interwoven with music guests, comedy banter, and local culture. The show often features guest musicians or actors to broaden appeal, creating a distinctive blend of sport, entertainment, and storytelling that resonates with diaspora audiences and regional loyalties. Its strength lies in the personable host chemistry, accessible banter, and a playfully irreverent take on football culture as it intersects with music and theatre.

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1. Scottish Football Podcast
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Off the Ball Podcast launched 17 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. Susie McCabe
2. Adam Kenicer
3. Billy Boyd
4. Cammy Kerr
5. Scott Watson
6. James Gardner
7. Calum Ferguson
8. Johnny Watson

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