Best Brian Hastie Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20: Obligatory Year End Episode, Vol. 2 (2020 Edition) 48:17

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On this episode, Brian and Rob present their top three albums of 2020, as well as their favorite underrated release, and an album that surprised them. The two discuss the lastest Trapt developments, and trash on Rolling Stone's top 50 albums of the year. Rob also swears alot this episode. He does not apologize for it. Rolling Stone's Top 50 albums …

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Episode 19: 1-800-TEARS-4-FEARS 50:09

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This episode: Rob and Brian go deep on the landmark 1985 album The Big Chair by the band Tears For Fears, ponder what the 2020 version of 'We Are The World' would look like and celebrate the unlikely friendship between a Canadian crooner and certain Sacto nu-metal legends. Scenes From The Big Chair Tears For Fears Spotify Landmark performance (2014…

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Episode 18: The Coda Drop: "Been Meaning To" Music Club 56:13

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Every music lover has glaring holes in their personal discographies, and this week Brian and Rob make each other listen to two albums that they've "been meaning to" listen to for some time. Brian hates his choices, and having to revisit them, while Rob has a better time wallowing in Brian's suffering and the suffering of all of us. Check out Brian …

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Episode 17: A Long And Arduous Journey: Looking At Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums List 1:03:09

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To quote the immortal rock band Saliva, "I love you/I hate you/I can't get around you" - Brian and Rob discuss Rolling Stone's update to their 500 Greatest Albums list. The good, the bad (mostly the bad), and then a list of five albums from each host that you should be checking out. Brian's anger about the Black Eyed Peas goes back at least a decad…

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Episode 16: You've Got a Friend in These... Albums 52:37

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On the second episode back from their summer break, Brian and Rob discuss the albums that they consider their friends. Brian gives us a chronology through his albums, while Rob waxes nostalgic about his choices. Rob revises the latest Coda challenge, Brian discusses his swoopy hair, and so much more. Don't forget to check out our newest project, Th…

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Episode 15: Dispatches From Summer Camp: Summer 2020 Tunes 1:20:00

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Rob and Brian are back! BEHOLD. They cover a wide range of musical projects that have come out recently, including the good, the bad and the ugly. They also create a new Coda Challenge, explore TikTok hitz (with a Z), look at some modern country hits and more. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by …

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Episode 14: The Coda Book Nook: Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes by Steve Gorman with Steven Hyden 43:58

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This week, Brian and Rob unveil their new two man book club, The Coda Book Nook, and on the innagural edition, they discuss Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes by Steve Gorman, the former Crowes drummer, with music journalist Steven Hyden. They both discuss The Black Crowes' legacy in the streaming age, our overall thoughts about…

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Episode 13: ...And The Crowd Goes Wild: Wrestling Themes, Explored 52:28

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Join Rob and Brian as they take turns unveiling their fav (and not so fav) wrestling themes and explore what makes a theme great. nostalgia guaranteed! Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licens…

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Episode 12: Nerds Being Nerds: The D&D Playlist Episode 46:25

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On this week's episode, Brian and Rob create a banging playlist for your next D&D sesh. From music that sets the scene for your campaign, or for a random encounter, the two hosts delve into their memories of playing and DMing the game, and the music they used to set the scene. Don't kick the kobold, but do tune into the latest episode of The Coda! …

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Episode 11: Hitting The Nostalgia Button: The Mid '00s Emo/Punk Showdown 59:08

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Brian and Rob get into the thick of things when they debate the best emo/punk band of the mid '00s, bracket-style. Hear: THE OFFSPRING VS. GREEN DAY. AFI VS. GOOD CHARLOTTE. TAKING BACK SUNDAY VS. THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS. FALL OUT BOY VS. THE ATARIS. Your date with destiny is here. The playlist for this episode can be found here. Theme song: Bitte…

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Episode 10: A 'Gigaton' of New Music 45:40

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Brian and Rob discard the format again to talk about the best and worst in new music. The playlist for this episode can be found here. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…

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Episode 9: The Sounds That Bring Us Joy 48:41

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Rob and Brian throw away their carefully-planned episode rundown to discuss the sounds that bring them joy! The playlist for this album can be found here. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/lic…

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Episode 8: Humming for the FBI: A Celebration of Banned Songs 1:21:27

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This episode: Two musician-programmers algorithmically generate every possible melody ever through MIDI files, and put them in the public doman in order to circumvent the growing number of copyright lawsuits. Brian and Rob reflect on The Grey Album 15 years later, and wonder whether an album like that could ever be made again. For the main feature,…

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Accies famous win over Rangers | Praise for youth stars | Where does it leave Steven Gerrard? 32:58

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Hamilton Accies media chief Marcus Nash lifts the lid on Accies' celebrations after a famous win over Rangers and reveals his acting masterclass from Peter Mullan For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 7: Hang In There, Hastie: Wintertime Songs For The Soul 1:10:27

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Glencairn chief Peter Ferguson talks financial woes to the Lanarkshire Football Show | The Lowland League, a sixth tier and the future of ju 26:49

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Rutherglen Glencairn committee member Peter Ferguson talks about the future of the juniors on the Lanarkshire Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Was Hunt lucky not to see red for Accies in Lan Derby?| Buddies visit is must win for Steelmen | Reporters divided on Airdrie's title hopes 27:30

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The Lanarkshire Football Show reflects on all the weekends big action including the weekends derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Brian Kerr on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Motherwell youth coach Brian Kerr looks at the next generation of Steelmen Red cards and last 27:15

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Motherwell favourite Brian Kerr looks back on his derby day memories ahead of the derby day against Hamilton Accies For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Simon Mensing on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Simon Mensing looks back on his hasty Motherwell exit | Taking stick from fans and scoring f 26:21

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Simon Mensing joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to talk about his time at Hamilton Accies and Motherwell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Chris Humphrey on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Playing the best football of his career under Stuart McCall | Lanarkshire derby day memorie 22:44

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Motherwell legend Chris Humphrey joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to talks about his Lanarkshire derby memories and more For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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The Lanarkshire Football Show: Nutmegging ex Rangers man Joey Barton | Injury hell caused by his 'chocolate knees' | Motherwell mates wanted 24:32

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Ex Accies ace Ali Crawford joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to reflect on 11 years at the club and look ahead to Saturday's derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 6: Oscar Mix Tapes for Anger Management 1:16:41

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Joys and pitfalls of part-time management | Rangers, Dundee United and Cup Final pride | What it's like being sacked 49:37

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Former Dumbarton and Stranraer boss Stevie Aitken joins Colin Paterson and Fraser Clarke on the Lower League Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 5: Somewhere Near Perfect w/Lydia Liza and Big Cats 1:49:37

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Spotlight on the men between the sticks | Special guest Queen of the South GK coach Ross Ballantyne | Robbie McCrorie, future Scotland numbe 48:33

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Today Colin Paterson (@Colin_Paterson_) is joined by Fraser Clarke (@Fraser_Clarke) and Queen of the South goalkeeper coach Ross Ballantyne (@rossb1981) as they talk about the men between the sticks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BSC Glasgow boss Stephen Swift on being the only non-league side left in the Scottish Cup | Clyde v Celtic - Du Wei, Roy Keane and another u 26:59

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BSC Glasgow boss Stephen Swift joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about their miracle Scottish Cup run For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 4: Side Projects and Side Hustle Hugs 57:11

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Rangers and the magic of the Scottish Cup for Stranraer boss Stevie Farrell | Will Airdrie shock Daniel Stendel's struggling Hearts? | The n 45:22

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The Lower League Football Show team catch up with Blues boss Stevie Farrell and look ahead to all the weekend Scottish Cup action For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Ray McKinnon in as Queen's Park boss - is it the right call? | Raith, Falkirk and Airdrie battle it out for the League One title | Plaudits 40:42

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The Lower League Football Show returns for the new year to look at managerial changes at Queen's Park and the League One title race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 3: This One's Gonna Get Weird: Experimental Chart Toppers 1:25:10

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 2: The Obligatory Year End Episode 1:15:48

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Unstoppable Dundee United | Exciting League One title race | James McDonaugh is Citizens star 56:17

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Colin Paterson is joined by Paul Thomson and Fraser Clarke to look at all the latest from Scottish football's lower leagues For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell on SFA talks and opening up the SPFL | James McPake and Dundee's Championship slump | Is League One the 54:09

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Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell joins the Lower League Football Show to talk Partick Thistle, Dundee's struggles and SFA meetings to open up the SPFL. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Episode 1: The Best Opening Tracks Ever 1:16:00

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By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Ex-player Jim Paterson says Lawrence Shankland is best Dundee United striker since Billy Dodds | Stenhousemuir and their League Two struggle 51:39

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East Kilbride boss Jim Paterson talks Dundee United's rise, Stenhousemuir's downturn and the Lowland League for the Lower League Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Join Brian Hastie and Rob Kristoffersen every second Friday as they unpack music news and go in deep on analysis and discussion.By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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New Falkirk boss David McCracken on trying to clear the clouds over the club | A look at the Championship relegation scrap as Partick Thistl 44:41

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New Falkirk co-boss David McCracken joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about resurrecting the Bairns in League One For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Bumper Scottish Cup special with every tie previewed | Lee Miller and David McCracken in at Falkirk as the axe falls on Ray McKinnon | Airdr 56:03

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The Lower League Football Show preview every Scottish Cup tie as well as a focus on Falkirk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Ayr boss Mark Kerr on moving into the dugout at Somerset Park | Stuart Malcolm leaves East Kilbride for Forfar - is it a good move? | Paul H 49:47

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Ayr United boss Mark Kerr joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about his move into the dugout, Partick Thistle's Ian McCall and Championship hopes For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Big-match Dundee derby preview | Partick Thistle in crisis | Who is next boss at Forfar? 44:13

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Colin Paterson is joined by Paul Thomson and Fraser Clarke for the latest Back Page Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Dumbarton midfielder Joe McKee is loving his football again after Falkirk injury hell | Inverness Caley Thistle tipped to be Championship da 52:05

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Dumbarton midfielder Joe McKee joins the Lower League Football Show to talk Falkirk, astroturf pitches in Scotland and life in League One. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Spotlight on Ayr's new manager Mark Kerr | Fort William pull off shock the round in the Scottish Cup | Have Falkirk turned a corner in Leagu 45:45

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The Lower League Football Show focus on new Ayr boss Mark Kerr, Scottish Cup shocks and the battle for top spot in League One For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Stenhousemuir chief executive talks early season sackings and League Two pressure | Scottish Cup first round preview - where are the cup sho 56:16

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Stenhousemuir Chief Executive Jamie Swinney joins the Lower League Football to talk about the Warriors and the Scottish Cup For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Berwick Rangers, the Lowland League and the fall of the only English team in the Scottish leagues | The Lawrence Shankland debate - should h 50:20

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Berwick Rangers Supporters Trust chairman Allan joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about the fall of the club from the SPFL and their plan for the Lowland League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is Lawrence Shankland the right fit for Scotland? | Dumbarton coach Jamie Ewings talks about life at The Rock | Ian McCall's perfect Partick 46:02

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Dumbarton coach Jamie Ewings joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about the Sons, Lawrence Shankland, and Ian McCall at Partick Thistle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Boss Mark Wilson on Brechin City's League Two basement battle | Ian McCall and getting a reaction at Partick Thistle | Celtic, Freddie Ljung 48:23

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Colin Paterson is joined by Fraser Clarke, Mark Pirie and special guest Brechin City's manager Mark Wilson for the Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Stenny sack Colin McMenamin - who is next for the Warriors? | Championship basement battle between Partick Thistle and Dunfermline | Kelty H 46:31

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Colin Paterson is joined by Mark Pirie and Fraser Clarke to look at all the latest from Scotland's lower leagues For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Cup shambles | Focus on new Brechin City boss Mark Wilson | Crisis clubs: Is your club in early-season trouble? 48:40

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Colin Paterson is joined by Lennox Herald's Fraser Clarke for the latest Back Page Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Ex-Dundee United defender David McCracken on the derby day demolition | Falkirk struggle on the road in League One | The tough decision to l 37:10

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Mark Pirie is joined by East Kilbride News sports editor Paul Thomson and special guest Peterhead coach David McCracken For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Mark Roberts on Ayrshire derby horrors and highs | The first Dundee derby of the season | Queen's Park boss talks amateur status and Hampden 31:29

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Queen's Park manager Mark Roberts joins the Lower League Football Show to talk derby days, the sack race and life at the Spiders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts