The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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
Season 5 Kick Off!
September 23, 2021 14:28 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBDave, 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.
Lions wash up
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.5 MBDavid, Alan and Matt are back to wash up the scottish performances in the lions and talk about other Scottish rugby nonsense. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lions wash up
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.5 MBDavid, Alan and Matt are back to wash up the scottish performances in the lions and talk about other Scottish rugby nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2nd test preview pod
July 27, 2021 12:42 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the second Lions test after the squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Five first test lions
July 21, 2021 14:54 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBMatt, Alan and Dave get together for a quick emergency pod as five scots are named in the squad for the first lions test v South Africa Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Five first test lions
July 21, 2021 14:54 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBMatt, Alan and Dave get together for a quick emergency pod as five scots are named in the squad for the first lions test v South Africa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Scottish Lions: Jim Calder
July 19, 2021 11:30 - 36 minutes - 21.9 MBMatt speaks to Lions tourist Jim Calder about the 1983 tour to New Zealand Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions, Peebles and Crieff, oh my
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBMatt, Alan and David are back after a month off to chew over the lions and the covid ravaged Scotland summer tour This is your Everest: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everest Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creepy cat man
June 17, 2021 09:35 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBThis is your Everest from Polaris Publishing: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everest Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scottish Lions: Scott Hastings
June 15, 2021 19:52 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBAlan is joined by Scotland Lions legend Scott Hastings to discuss the upcoming tour of South Africa as well as Scott's two tours in 1989 and 1993. *** This is your Everest, the inside story of the 1997 Lions tour to South Africa, available from Polaris Publishing here: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everest Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leaving Glas-Vegas and Blair's Babes
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBDavid, Matt and Alan are back to look at the Glasgow outgoings and the Scotland squad for the summer. Also, we look at Finlay Christie's interior design choices and Dom Mckay's warm welcome at Celtic. *** This is your Everest, available from Polaris Publishing here: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everest Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leaving Glas-Vegas and Blair's Babes
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBDavid, Matt and Alan are back to look at the Glasgow outgoings and the Scotland squad for the summer. Also, we look at Finlay Christie's interior design choices and Dom Mckay's warm welcome at Celtic. *** This is your Everest, available from Polaris Publishing here: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hot Rodd Summer
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back with a ramble through the odds and sorts of news from the last 7 days of Scottish rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot Rodd Summer
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back with a ramble through the odds and sorts of news from the last 7 days of Scottish rugby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Eight Lions!
May 06, 2021 13:32 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBDave, Matt and Alan do a snap reaction to the Lions squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eight Lions!
May 06, 2021 13:32 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBDave, Matt and Alan do a snap reaction to the Lions squad announcement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus Episode with guest Mark Evans
April 21, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMatt speaks to rugby guru Mark Evans, former head of Harlequins and Global Rapid Rugby, and author of the cracking book 'Unholy Union: When Rugby Collided with the Modern World' about the professional game in Scotland. They discuss the SRU's approach to the game turning pro, the ongoing quest for a third pro team in Scotland and the controversy around project players. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scottish State of Origin
April 16, 2021 13:53 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to preview Scotland Women's must win versus Italy, digest the appointment of Gregor Townsend and Steve Tandy as Lions coaches, and look at a potential Scottish State of Origin tournament Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
State of the (six) nation
April 01, 2021 07:43 - 1 hour - 182 MBDave, Matt and Alan come together to review Scotland's six nations and discuss who has improved their chances of going on the Lions tour. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waffles with Beattie
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBDave, Matt and Alan are joined by their man in Paris, former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie to Preview the Six Nations finale. You can listen to Johnnie every week on his own podcast, Le French Rugby Podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/le-french-rugby-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Waffles with Beattie
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBDave, Matt and Alan are joined by their man in Paris, former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie to Preview the Six Nations finale. You can listen to Johnnie every week on his own podcast, Le French Rugby Podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/le-french-rugby-podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Al's Big Italy Preview
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MBDave, Matt and Big Al are back to preview Scotland v Italy in the Six Nations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Al's Big Italy Preview
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MBDave, Matt and Big Al are back to preview Scotland v Italy in the Six Nations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ireland Loss - Reaction Pod
March 14, 2021 19:06 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBDave, Matt and Alan react to Scotland's loss to Ireland. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland Loss - Reaction Pod
March 14, 2021 19:06 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBDave, Matt and Alan react to Scotland's loss to Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ireland and CVC
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland v Ireland in the Six Nations Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland and CVC
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland v Ireland in the Six Nations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dan Parks' professional network
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBDave, Matt and Alan discuss all the latest transfer news and the French covid saga. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Parks' professional network
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBDave, Matt and Alan discuss all the latest transfer news and the French covid saga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Eye hospital Saturday
February 14, 2021 18:52 - 39 minutes - 32 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back to chew over Scotlandss agonising loss to Wales. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eye hospital Saturday
February 14, 2021 18:52 - 39 minutes - 32 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back to chew over Scotlandss agonising loss to Wales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Punjabi Grill Hawick
February 12, 2021 09:31 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBMatt, Dave and Alan get together to preview Scotland v Wales in the Six Nations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Punjabi Grill Hawick
February 12, 2021 09:31 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBMatt, Dave and Alan get together to preview Scotland v Wales in the Six Nations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COBRA emergency pod - Scotland win at Twickenham!
February 07, 2021 17:21 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBDave, Alan and Matt get together to reflect on Scotland's massive win at Twickenham. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COBRA emergency pod - Scotland win at Twickenham!
February 07, 2021 17:21 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBDave, Alan and Matt get together to reflect on Scotland's massive win at Twickenham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Calcutta Cup Narrative and Brand Equity
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview the Calcutta Cup! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Calcutta Cup Narrative and Brand Equity
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview the Calcutta Cup! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Naks all folks
January 28, 2021 09:54 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to talk all about the comings and goings of Fijians from Scottish Rugby. Mata is staying but Nakarawa is leaving. We also talk about the run in to the six nations - who will get the Jim Telfer interview? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Naks all folks
January 28, 2021 09:54 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to talk all about the comings and goings of Fijians from Scottish Rugby. Mata is staying but Nakarawa is leaving. We also talk about the run in to the six nations - who will get the Jim Telfer interview? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oh Cam all ye Faithful
January 21, 2021 09:07 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBJoin Dave, Matt and Alan as they review the 6nations squad and discuss the latest news from the Scottish game. PSA - the first 4 minutes of Dave's microphone is weird, but it gets better! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oh Cam all ye Faithful
January 21, 2021 09:07 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBJoin Dave, Matt and Alan as they review the 6nations squad and discuss the latest news from the Scottish game. PSA - the first 4 minutes of Dave's microphone is weird, but it gets better! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Transfer window open
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBHappy new year! Dave, Matt and Alan are back to usher in another year of Scottish rugby. Join the lads as they discuss all the latest transfer news, and preview the second leg of the 1872 cup. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transfer window open
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBHappy new year! Dave, Matt and Alan are back to usher in another year of Scottish rugby. Join the lads as they discuss all the latest transfer news, and preview the second leg of the 1872 cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Leaving Glas Vegas
December 17, 2020 09:08 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBMatt, Dave and Alan come together to dig through the horrible news cycle for Scottish Rugby! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leaving Glas Vegas
December 17, 2020 09:08 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBMatt, Dave and Alan come together to dig through the horrible news cycle for Scottish Rugby! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Autumn wrap and the SQP
December 11, 2020 13:13 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back to review the Autumn and talk about the suddenly very active Scottish Qualified Programme. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Autumn wrap and the SQP
December 11, 2020 13:13 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBMatt, Dave and Alan are back to review the Autumn and talk about the suddenly very active Scottish Qualified Programme. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Super Dunc Switch Up
December 04, 2020 17:12 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBIts the Autumn Nations Cup third/fourth play off - THE BIG ONE! Alan, Dave and Matt are up bright and early to preview the game following the announcement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Super Dunc Switch Up
December 04, 2020 17:12 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBIts the Autumn Nations Cup third/fourth play off - THE BIG ONE! Alan, Dave and Matt are up bright and early to preview the game following the announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jura defeated
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MBScotland lose to France and the chance at 6 in a row for the first time since 1990. Matt, Alan and Dave are back to talk it over. We also look at the state of the pro teams and the state of Amazon's mentions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.