Pure Fitbaw
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTelling Scottish fitbaw’s stories
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European Fitbaw - The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
July 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThe unbiased Scottish voice celebrating the good, calling out the bad and giving you in-depth insight into football from the local park to the World Cup On this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast Owen Brown and Gavin Miller give you the lowdown on each of the twelve teams left in this season's Champions League. From the Round of 16 ties still to be concluded to the single game knock out set up in Lisbon from the quarter final stage onwards we talk about the players to watch, the current form of eac...
Scheidt, Sneijders And Swapping Montpellier for Airdrie
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBOn this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast Owen Brown and Gavin Miller kick things off with a look at the signing of Laurent Robert's son, Thomas, to Airdrieonians FC which leads into a chat about other strange transfers in Scottish football We then discuss all the transfers made so far this summer in the Scottish Premiership club and identify a key need for every club. Enjoy the podcast? Consider leaving a rating and a review and tell a friend!
Contrition
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBGavin and Owen co-host the podcast for the first time in a while and, as well as discussing recent food and music discoveries, they get stuck into the Hearts and Dundee United managerial situations. A comprehensive run down of Daniel Stendel's tenure including views on the realities of his tactics, what the stats showed and what the future holds for Hearts is followed by a discussion of Robbie Neilson and his time at Dundee United. We also discuss the favourites for the vacant post at Tann...
A Scottish Football Utopia - Part Two
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBChris Samson, Gordon Sheach and Lewis Cumming continue their discussion around what Scottish football could look like off the pitch in a perfect world. In this part they go into what the clubs could do differently and discuss a few more examples of things they'd like to see become part of the game here.
A Scottish Football Utopia - Part One
June 15, 2020 17:03 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBChris Samson is joined by Gordon Sheach and Lewis Cumming to dream of what Scottish football would be like off the pitch in a perfect world. In this first part they discuss what the unique selling point of Scottish football should be and how the SPFL should be structured in order to deliver on their task of promoting our beautiful game.
Free Agent Fives
June 10, 2020 06:30 - 57 minutes - 49.9 MBGav, Owen and Chris scour the Scottish Premiership free agent list and pick out five players each who they hope stay in Scotland and join another club. Have a listen and let us know who you want your club to snap up.
Scotland 2022
June 03, 2020 11:07 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBGav, Owen and Chris discuss whether they'd make any changes to the Scotland starting line up by the time 2022 rolls around and qualifying starts for the 2024 European Championships. Who's making your squad? Let us know @PureFitbaw on Twitter.
Interview with Indy Eleven's Martin Rennie
May 27, 2020 06:30 - 48 minutes - 42.8 MBChris speaks to the manager of United Soccer League (USL) side Indy Eleven, Scotsman Martin Rennie. They talk about his path to managing in America, which has taken him across the globe since doing his coaching badges in Scotland and playing for lower league clubs in the country.
Pure Fitbaw Manager
May 19, 2020 10:59 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOwen is joined by Chris and Cammy to chat all things Football Manager. They answer some listener questions and share their thoughts on some of the key aspects that make up the game, from tactics to training to keeping your players happy. Have a listen, share and leave us a review.
Ghost Games
May 12, 2020 06:45 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week Owen and Gavin talk about the return of some live football to watch as German football is scheduled to (re) kick off this weekend. We each pick a team to support, get our resident expert’s views on players to look out for, talk about Lewandowski, Werner and Haaland before debating the best and wurst (sorry!) kits. If you enjoy the show please leave a review and share the episode with your followers and friends. Join us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook.
An Endless Vortex
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week Gavin Miller and Owen Brown discuss things they’ve recently read that they recommend and which players in Scottish football are overrated and underrated. Is Ryan Kent so overrated that he’s now underrated? What type of players do fans tend to think are underrated? What do these words even mean? Are you Pure Fitbaw? Analysis, scouting, tactics, stats & opinion about football in Scotland & beyond via podcast, article & social media. Join us at www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw ht...
Have a Break, Listen to Kit Chat
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBCammy speaks to Phil Delves, Head of Content at Football Shirt Collective, about one of the most popular topics in football, kits. They discuss kit culture, the changes across the years and just why are certain kits from across the years so loved?
Living in America : How does Soccer in the states compare to Football in Scotland
April 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAndrew Miller ( European Fitbaw ) & Cammy Anderson (Pure Championship) are joined by guest Barry McConnachie to discuss the differences between the Scottish system and American collegiate systems.
Scottish Football, Where Do We Start?
April 15, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 26.9 MBGavin is joined by Chris Samson and Euan Robertson to dissect the last week across Scottish football. Votes, statements, potential restructures and more. Where do we start?
Two Teams Go To War
April 14, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBOwen Brown and Gavin Miller pick their Scottish Premiership teams of the season with a slight difference. One team of Rangers and Celtic players and one team made up of the best of the rest. Analysis, scouting, tactics, stats and opinion about football in Scotland and beyond via podcast, article and social media. Subscribe for the Pure Championship and European Fitbaw shows in addition to the Pure Fitbaw flagship show.
Scouting Players and Teams with Dundee United's Stevie Grieve
April 09, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MBChris from the Pure Championship Podcast chats to Dundee United's Head of Analysis and Opposition Scouting, Stevie Grieve, about his role at the club. We touch on analysing opponents, developing young players and recruiting players based on stats. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Optimum Prime
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBGavin Miller and Owen Brown discuss who, if and when the transfer window reopens after this season, would be the optimum player for each Scottish Premiership club to sell. We consider the makeup of the squad, contract length and value - not just picking the most valuable player. Let us know who you'd pick for each team too and why. Subscribe and also listen to the Pure Championship and European Fitbaw shows.
Heart Attack With Joel Sked (The Terrace, The Scotsman)
April 03, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 21.2 MBA bonus Pure Fitbaw episode all about Hearts’ 2019/20 season featuring special guest Joel Sked (The Terrace podcast, A View From The Terrace tv show, The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News). We discuss: * Was Craig Levein sacked too late? * Cathro/McPhee/Stendel * Hearts players this season Are you Pure Fitbaw? Listen and subscribe to Pure Fitbaw, European Fitbaw and Pure Championship.
Pure Championship - Team of the Season (So Far...)
April 02, 2020 13:36 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBChris and Cammy reunite for a lockdown special going through their picks for the Championship Team of the Season. Disagree? Get in touch with us and let us know who'd be in your team.
Self Isolation Celebration
March 31, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this week's flagship show Owen Brown and Gavin Miller tackle three topics: * Scottish Premiership 5 a-side team * Which footballer would you like to be self isolating with? * What are the best snacks during a pandemic lockdown?
European Fitbaw - No Country For Old Messi
March 30, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe European Fitbaw show brings your our team of the season (so far?!) this week. Andrew, Gavin, Byron and Owen each pick their favourite eleven players from Europe’s ‘top 5 leagues’ before determining the official Pure Fitbaw select. Tune in and debate along before sending us a picture of your own choices to Pure Fitbaw on twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Are you Pure Fitbaw? Subscribe and also listen to the flagship and Pure Championship shows.
Tactical Time Machine With Blair Newman
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis week Gavin Miller and Owen Brown are joined by football analyst and tactician Blair Newman (www.twitter.com/thesecondball) to discuss three matches. First a look back at Livingston’s 2-0 victory over Celtic earlier in this Scottish Premiership season, next the famous James McFadden inspired 2007 Scotland win over France and, finally, the 2001/02 Champions League final which took place at Hampden and featured *that* goal by Zinedine Zidane. Are you Pure Fitbaw? Subscribe and also...
Football And The Law With Laura McCallum (Dundee Utd Head Of Football Admin & Legal)
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 19.9 MBGavin is joined on a bonus episode by Laura McCallum (https://twitter.com/laurasportslaw), Dundee United’s Head of Football Administration and Legal Affairs. We discuss a number of topics relating to football, the law and regulations which include; Contracts Work Permits Commercial and Legal advice for clubs General advice on standard practices and avoiding pitfalls.
Pure Championship - Inverness Fans Are From Inverness & The Scottish Mahrez
March 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 22.3 MBCammy is joined by special guest Euan Booth-Robertson @EuanBRobertson to talk through the latest action in the Scottish Championship and preview the upcoming fixtures!
Gilmour Boys
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 21.8 MBOn this week’s flagship episode Gavin and Owen discuss Rangers and Scotland. Why have results dipped for Rangers? Have the club been slow to react and is poor recruitment to blame? Is Steven Gerrard under pressure? Should Billy Gilmour be in the Scotland squad? Who are the players that might feel hard done by not getting a call up? What would be our teams against Israel? Are you Pure Fitbaw? Subscribe and also listen to the Pure Championship and European Fitbaw shows.
Scudetto At The Spaghettihad
March 05, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 21.3 MBThe guys are back to look at the latest European action! Players of the week from Spain, France & Germany Córdoba, En-Nesyri, Benedetto --------------------------------------------------- Scouting the games of the week across Europe Dortmund vs Gladbach Atalanta vs Lazio Barcelona vs Sociedad ------------------------------------------------- What's happening at Hoffenheim? Why is Dietmar Hopp hated by the German Ultra's? ---------------------------...
Straight Up Cash Grab Of The Mexican Market
March 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 23.8 MBThis week Owen Brown and Gavin Miller co-host the Pure Fitbaw flagship show and discuss the kits of the teams remaining in the Europa League and, closer to home, two teams with differing form in the Premiership; Motherwell and St Johnstone. Who will we vote as the Europa League champions based on their colours? What’s behind Motherwell’s stuttering performances and declining results? What do the stats say about St Johnstone and should Tommy Wright jump ship at season end?
Pure Championship - March Madness
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 22.1 MBCammy is joined by special guest Euan Booth-Robertson @EuanBRobertson to talk through the action in the Scottish Championship and preview the upcoming fixtures!
Pure Championship - Shankland Propaganda
February 27, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 16.5 MBCammy is joined by special guest Jo Hart Winks (@JHartWinks) talk through the latest action from the Scottish Championship. The guys talk through the season that Dundee United have had and predict who will face relegation come May!
Headers, Headlines And Avoiding The Haaland Question
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 23.7 MBGavin Miller and Owen Brown co-host this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast which has a focus on the Scotland national team and Europa League return legs First up we discuss Scotland u17s, u19s and u21s with details about upcoming fixtures, standout players and the future. We also debate the level of management at that level and if favouritism is shown to players at big club academies over players at smaller clubs who are actually playing senior minutes. Next up we field some listener questi...
European Fitbaw - Haaland's Cannon & The Hair Cut Curse
February 20, 2020 06:45 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBThe first episode of European Fitbaw, the new show on the Pure Fitbaw network devoted to the beautiful game on the continent, is a Champions League special. Pure Fitbaw founder Gavin Miller is joined by Spanish football writer and podcaster Andrew Miller and German football and social media expert Byron Hutchison to talk Borussia Dortmund v PSG, Atleti Madrid v Liverpool, Spurs v RB Leipzig and Atalanta v Valencia. Finishing up with the listener questions to the Pure Fitbaw Post Bo...
Freaky Friday
February 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBThis week’s flagship show features a key mid table Scottish Premiership game, a League Two top of the table clash and the Europa League round of 32 matches for Rangers and Celtic. First up we talk Kilmarnock v Hibs featuring Greg Docherty propaganda and some concerns over the home team’s lack of clean sheets and squad for next season . Next is Cove Rangers wind assisted victory over Edinburgh City with our thoughts on the key moments in the match. Finally we analyse FC Kobenhavn ...
Shved or Alive
February 11, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 37.4 MBToday Gavin Miller and Owen Brown round up the Scottish Cup 5th round matches, including BSC Glasgow v Hibs, Clyde v Celtic and Ayr United v St Johnstone. We end our cup coverage with St Mirren v Motherwell before focusing in on the Buddies with some analysis of their season so far. Do their underlying stats match their results? What are the goal scoring issues and can Chabbi be the answer? Are there some recent question marks over goalkeeper Hladky? Are you Pure Fitbaw? If you’r...
SWPL Preview With Chris Marshall
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 20.7 MBPure Fitbaw is joined by Chris Marshall (www.twitter.com/mfptasty), an expert on women’s football in Scotland, to discuss the upcoming SWPL season. Chris writes and podcasts about the women’s game at Leading The Line, writes about pie hopping at www.meatfilledpastries.com and is a researcher for TV show A View From The Terrace. On the show Gavin and Chris chat about some significant events of last season such as the departure of Hutchison Vale from the SWPL league before discussing chang...
Pure Championship - Sleepwalking to the Title
February 05, 2020 06:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBCammy and Chris talk through the latest action from the Scottish Championship. Dundee United's long standing league home record falls as Arbroath pick up a brilliant three points. Ayr and Inverness both draw as Dunfermline move into that last playoff spot at the expense of Dundee who drop down the table after a draw at Cappielow.
Eamonn Not Aiming
February 04, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 37.6 MBOwen and Gavin talk relegation on this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast. Analysis of a match involving a struggling team from this weekend in each of the four SPFL divisions and discussion of the relegation candidates at each level. Brechin City v Elgin City Forfar Athletic v Clyde Partick Thistle v Ayr United Kilmarnock v Ross County Which players are key for survival? What will the result of the Premiership play off be? Will Keith Watson win a header at a corner soon and can Shane Su...
Pure Championship - Dybala's Favourite Podcast
January 30, 2020 06:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPaulo Dybala is a big fan of the Scottish Championship and so are we, that's why we're bringing you another episode of the Pure Championship podcast. Chris and Cammy cover matchday 22, a weekend that saw Dundee United drop points, Ayr end their Inverness hoodoo and Alloa move off the bottom of the table.
Trust The Process
January 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBHas Derek McInnes has run his course at Aberdeen? Were they dancing in the streets of Raith after a 7 goal thriller? Is Stendelball starting to come good at Tynecastle? Raith Rovers remain League 1 leaders after an exciting 4-3 victory over Montrose and we talk through the match with a specific focus on young talents such as Dylan Tait and Kieron Bowie. We look at the personnel/system issues for Rangers and the examples of Daniel Stendel’s tactical processes in action that led to Hearts’ v...
Teenage Kicks
January 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThis week’s flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast from Owen and Gavin takes in three topics. First up we analyse the Scottish Cup clash between Dundee United v Hibs before asking what area United might need to strengthen if they come up to the Premiership and what returning loanee Stephan Omeonga can do for Hibs. Next we speak about teenage talents such as Nathan Patterson that we hope to see play in the Premiership during the second half of the season. Finally we talk about Liverpool v Man Utd, d...
Cynical Eye On Celtic’s Recruitment (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 20, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we are joined by Allan Edgar (www.twitter.com/allanedg) of Celtic fan led website and podcast 90 Minute Cynic (www.90minutecynic.com & Patreon) to give his thoughts on the month ahead for the Hoops. Allan & Gavin kick off with a review of how the season has gone so far under Neil Lennon before discussing which players have found themselves on the outside looking in and whether a move to England is the best outcome for Leigh Griffiths...
All’s Well That Ends Well (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 19, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 23.5 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Motherwell. Joining the show is podcast host and writer Andy (www.twitter.com/AJR2022 The Longer Listen, MFC, Nutmeg). Andy gives his opinion about Motherwell’s 2019/20 season so far, their recent recruitment and possible ins and outs during this transfer window. Subscribe to the Pure Fitbaw podcast for the weekly flagship show, our dedicated Scottish Championship show and bonus episodes on transfers, topical events, Scottish cl...
Finding Jamie MacVardy (Lowland League Scouting Bonus)
January 18, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we ask Lowland League Catch Up (www.twitter.com/officialcatchup) host Chris Pow about some of the players from that level which clubs in the SPFL should be looking to target. Gavin and Chris talk about why the Lowland League appeals to players and the ambition that is shown by some of the clubs in the league. Finally we preview the Scottish cup ties between: BSC Glasgow vs East Kilbride Bonnyrigg Rose vs Clyde Subscribe t...
He’s What You Call A Tommy Wright Panic Buy (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 17, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 18.9 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk St Johnstone. Greg Browning (www.twitter.com/browning84greg) content writer for MrFixItTips & podcaster for The Gambla Tips show gives his thoughts on the season so far for the team he supports and his hopes for the month ahead. Gavin starts by asking about Jason Kerr’s form and the return of Liam Gordon before going on to speak with Greg about Ali McCann’s ability and his contract renewal. We then discuss which players may be...
Football Commentary with Derek Rae (FIFA 20, Amazon Prime, NBC)
January 16, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 35.4 MBFootball commentator Derek Rae (FIFA 20, Bundesliga International, Amazon Prime Video, NBC, ESPN, Fox) joins the Pure Fitbaw podcast for a wide ranging chat about his career in sports broadcasting. We chat with the German speaking Scot, now residing in Massachusetts USA, about his interest in commentary from an early age, the varied competitions he has covered from Scottish football to World Cup finals matches, his experience working on the FIFA video game and his way of preparing for indiv...
Pure Championship - The Pure Championship Derby Focus
January 15, 2020 06:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBGavin from the main Pure Fitbaw podcast joins us on the Championship podcast to act as the referee between Chris and Cammy as they discuss the Greenock Morton versus Dunfermline match from the weekend, the Pure Championship Podcast Derby. After the big match discussion, we go through a list of some players we think could and should be interesting clubs in the Scottish Premiership. Have a listen.
Ban The Winter Window
January 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBThis week on the flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin and Owen talk transfers and Scottish Cup. We discuss a range of moves that have happened or are rumoured to be happening in the Scottish Premiership. We talk about which teams are failing to make the moves they should be and also talk some exits including Whelan and Southwood Next up we debate banning loan moves and removing the winter window as some revolutionary changes to the transfer system. Finally we preview three stand out Scott...
Hands Off Lyndon Dykes (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 11, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Livingston. Euan Rankine of the Talk Livi podcast (www.twitter.com/TalkLivi) gives his thoughts on the season so far for Livingston FC and his hopes for the month ahead. We discuss the recall of loan goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, the fee it might take to buy Lyndon Dykes from Livi and the positions that need strengthened. Subscribe to the Pure Fitbaw podcast for the weekly flagship show, our dedicated Scottish Championship show an...
Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of An Osman Sow’s Ear (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 10, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series continues as Gavin Miller is joined by Craig Anderson (The Terrace, www.twitter.com/SPLstats, www.twitter.com/craig_killie) to discuss Kilmarnock. Craig gives his thoughts on the current Killie squad and which positions or areas of the team need strengthened as a priority and why, discusses how it is that the squad has gotten to the point it potentially needs so many new faces and finishes by speaking about whether Angelo Alessio deserved more...
Balancing The Ibrox EcoSystem (Transfer Window Bonus Series)
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 31.4 MBToday on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Rangers. Alexander Staff and Adam Thornton of the Heart and Hand podcast (www.heartandhand.co.uk) join the show to give their thoughts on the month ahead. Our guests kick off with a review of how the season has gone so far under Steven Gerrard before discussing which players have found themselves on the outside looking in and might have to look elsewhere this month for minutes. Gavin then asks which out of three Rangers players ...
Pure Championship - Listen or We'll Block You
January 08, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBChris and Cammy talk through matchday 20 of the Scottish Championship, the biggest show in town for the next few weeks. While Morton threaten to block fans on Twitter, other clubs have started their January transfer window business. It's all kicking off and we do our best to cover it all.