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The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast

295 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Welcome to The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A light-hearted look at rugby union in Scotland, from three rugby fans who never quite made the grade. Expect razor sharp insight from a panel that can count amongst its achievements a Scottish Schools Cup winners medal, the captaincy of the Newcastle 2s dirt trackers, and second place at the 2016 Elie beach rugby tournament. Twitter handle: @thistlerugbypod

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Episodes

Dodson's Last Six Nations

February 02, 2024 10:18 - 39 minutes - 145 MB

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Doom Pod

October 09, 2023 09:15 - 55 minutes - 16.8 MB

Time for a good old wallow Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Preview

October 06, 2023 12:52 - 46 minutes - 7.93 MB

Praying for that early red card Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warm Ups Wrap Up

September 01, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 24.6 MB

We are back, with a semi-regular podcast. Chill Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road to World Cup Glory

August 04, 2023 06:18 - 1 hour - 32.7 MB

We did it guys, a podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Occasionals

May 25, 2023 22:31 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Just another, once in a blue moon episode - don't say we aren't good to you Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasters React to Podcast

April 06, 2023 16:50 - 55 minutes - 20.5 MB

Waiting for a Six Nations review? What about about a reaction to Mark Dodson's recent chat with the BBC? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Triple Crown

March 10, 2023 15:49 - 33 minutes - 12.8 MB

Can Scotland overcome the odds and secure the Triple Crown against world number one Ireland? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Many Kyloes

March 03, 2023 12:42 - 55 minutes - 21.1 MB

We are back (finally) to discuss that heartbreaking loss to the French, whilst also providing our two cents on the shock news that Mike Blair is stepping down as Edinburgh head coach Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pound Shop Dave Cherry

February 16, 2023 10:27 - 52 minutes - 20.4 MB

2 from 2, history made, Gatland and Biggar crying, Welsh rugby in meltdown - bask in the glory Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Calcutta

February 06, 2023 10:01 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

The boys are back to discuss what is increasingly becoming the most exciting day in Scottish rugby, the post Calcutta Cup wash up Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calcutta Eve

February 03, 2023 10:58 - 41 minutes - 16.3 MB

The Six Nations is upon us - can Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squad Goals

January 20, 2023 11:53 - 40 minutes - 15.6 MB

As the Six Nations creeps ever closer, we get together to run the rule over the recent Scotland squad announcement Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Sauna

January 09, 2023 10:04 - 54 minutes - 22.7 MB

We are back after far too long away to discuss some big signing news. before looking ahead to our hopes and fears for 2023 in the world of Scottish rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-NZ

November 17, 2022 09:35 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Where a macaroni pie-fuelled Finn almost leads us to victory over the Kiwis Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Return of Vern

November 04, 2022 09:48 - 45 minutes - 41 MB

The merry go round at number 10 continues as we look ahead to Scotland v Fiji this weekend, with old favourite Vern Cotter coming to town Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clash of the Mavericks

October 20, 2022 09:18 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Only one thing to talk about this week - Finn Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Distressed Assets

September 27, 2022 19:14 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

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Season 7 - 2022/2023 Preview

September 07, 2022 08:37 - 50 minutes - 44.3 MB

Where Alan predicts Edinburgh will win the URC Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Law

July 14, 2022 07:55 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MB

We are back this week to review that out of the blue victory over Argentina, look at the Glasgow coaching rumour mill and provide our two cents on the U20s recent travails. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-Argentina 1st Test (When Will Things Get Better?)

July 05, 2022 09:22 - 28 minutes - 24 MB

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Oh Danny Boy

June 10, 2022 08:05 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Matt and Alan are with you this week to discuss quarter final defeats for the pro sides, the end of Danny Wilson at Glasgow and Scotland's summer touring squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open top bus tour

May 26, 2022 13:29 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MB

Clear the street of Edinburgh and order your limited edition t-shirt, Edinburgh have won the Italian/Scottish shield! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final chapter

May 20, 2022 15:42 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Italian/Scottish Shield and the 1872 cup are up for grabs as Dave, Matt and Alan come together to preview Edinburgh vs Glasgow. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scexit 2022

May 11, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MB

Edinburgh and Glasgow crash out of Europe and the lads look forward to Scotland's summer tour. Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Twitter: thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Array

April 21, 2022 20:55 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Best press release ever: https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/news/digital-reveal-for-new-united-rugby-championship-trophy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dobie x Heatly

March 31, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MB

GLASGOW v ZEBRE TICKETS: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/EDP/Event/Index/3855 Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Insta: thistle_rugby_pod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Nations 2022: The Inquest

March 26, 2022 10:22 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Dave, Matt and Alan assemble in person to pick over the bones of Scotland's six nations campaign. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Glasgow v Zebre Tickets: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/EDP/Event/Index/3855 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Preview with Tim Swinson

March 17, 2022 09:09 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MB

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Per L'Italia

March 11, 2022 11:13 - 42 minutes - 310 MB

Matt and Alan are back to preview the weekend's must win match versus Italy. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adorable Finn

March 04, 2022 08:08 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MB

Matt, Alan and Dave are back to dissect the Scotland loss to France, rejoice over the women's qualification for the world cup and look ahead to a week for URC action. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France Preview with Johnnie Beattie

February 23, 2022 16:32 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MB

Alan and Dave are joined by former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie to preview France's visit to Murrayfield. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cardiff Away

February 17, 2022 15:28 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MB

The grand slam dream dies for another year. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Insta: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/?r=8cs70 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wales Preview

February 10, 2022 14:22 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MB

Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Tickets for Glasgow v Munster available here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/EDP/Event/Index/3856 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Lives

February 08, 2022 23:02 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MB

Dave, Matt and Alan come together to reflect on the big win in the calcutta cup! Also look ahead to Edinburgh vs Leinster and Glasgow vs Munster. Get your tickets for Glasgow v Munster here: https://www.glasgowwarriors.org/tickets-and-events/ Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calcutta Eve

February 04, 2022 12:26 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MB

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Roc Nation x Boan Venter

January 31, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MB

Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: Thistle_Rugby_Pod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grand Slam Hype pt.1

January 24, 2022 09:43 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

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1872 Cup Preview

December 21, 2021 09:16 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

Matt, Dave and Alan come together to look back at Glasgow's mega win vs Exeter and preview the festive 1872 cup derbies. Sign up for Doddie Aid here: https://doddieaid.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hunter Hill Derby

December 15, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MB

A look back at Edinburgh's win vs Saracens and Glasgow's close loss to La Rochelle. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: Thistle_Rugby_Pod Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marfo NFT and European rugby

December 09, 2021 12:23 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

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Autumn Review

November 25, 2021 09:26 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MB

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Japan Preview

November 19, 2021 09:40 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MB

Scotland welcome Japan to Murrayfield and Dave, Matt and Alan discuss what they had for breakfast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springbok Tombola

November 11, 2021 14:44 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MB

Dave, Matt and Alan preview the Scotland v South African fixture and a surprising Scotland team. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aussie Preview

November 05, 2021 14:28 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MB

Fresh off a big win vs Tonga, Matt, David and Alan come together to preview Scotland's next Autumn test vs Australia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonga preview

October 28, 2021 08:20 - 29 minutes - 24 MB

Dave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland's first Autumn series match v Tonga. Sign up to play vs the lads on the Guinness Pint Predictor by downloading the MatchPint app here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/matchpint-sport-pubs/id502468923 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Bean x Jay Z

October 22, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB

The lad review the Scotland AI squad and the latest news from the URC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Wick and Father Turner

October 07, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MB

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URC Rocs!

September 29, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MB

The URC kicks off and Dave, Matt and Alan run the tule over Edinburgh and Glasgow performances. Scotland's women keep the dream alive and the Super6 continues to be super gr8. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Kick Off!

September 23, 2021 14:28 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MB

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the start of the 2021/2022 season. Glasgow face Ulster. Edinburgh play Scarlets, and Matt has ordered a subway. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.