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
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.
STOP THE COUNT
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBScotland beat Italy in the Autumn Nations cup and top their group because the other game didnt go ahead. STOP THE COUNT! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Bezos and the Thistle Suite
November 12, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland's first game in the Autumn Nations Cup vs Italy and discuss the recent price hikes at the SRU. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jeff Bezos and the Thistle Suite
November 12, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBDave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland's first game in the Autumn Nations Cup vs Italy and discuss the recent price hikes at the SRU. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Llanelli or bust
October 30, 2020 08:41 - 41 minutes - 33 MBDave and Matt talk through the Scotland squad picked to face Wales in the six nations finale. We also discuss the bad boy babas and the Scotland women's result v France. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Llanelli or bust
October 30, 2020 08:41 - 41 minutes - 33 MBDave and Matt talk through the Scotland squad picked to face Wales in the six nations finale. We also discuss the bad boy babas and the Scotland women's result v France. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tapladzis
October 22, 2020 15:27 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MBDavid, Matt and Alan are back (remotely) to preview Scotland v Georgia and talk everything else in Scottish Rugby Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tapladzis
October 22, 2020 15:27 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MBDavid, Matt and Alan are back (remotely) to preview Scotland v Georgia and talk everything else in Scottish Rugby Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Roaring 20s
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to look at the latest Scotland squad announcement. Edinburgh threw another one away but Glasgow got a win. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No fans, no wins
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe boys are back (finally) to look at the latest Scottish rugby news. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
No fans, no wins
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe boys are back (finally) to look at the latest Scottish rugby news. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scouting for £700 flats
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBAlan, Dave and Matt return to one room to record for the first time in six months. We preview Edinburgh's trip to Bordeaux in the challenge cup QF and cover off all the other Scottish rugby news. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Scouting for £700 flats
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBAlan, Dave and Matt return to one room to record for the first time in six months. We preview Edinburgh's trip to Bordeaux in the challenge cup QF and cover off all the other Scottish rugby news. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BIG SEMI
September 04, 2020 13:45 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBDave and Alan preview the big semi as Edinburgh announce their team to welcome Ulster to Murrayfield. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BIG SEMI
September 04, 2020 13:45 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBDave and Alan preview the big semi as Edinburgh announce their team to welcome Ulster to Murrayfield. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 35: 1872 and the dead rubber
August 26, 2020 22:35 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBEdinburgh brush aside Glasgow to win the 1872 and set up a dead rubber in front of 700 fans. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 35: 1872 and the dead rubber
August 26, 2020 22:35 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBEdinburgh brush aside Glasgow to win the 1872 and set up a dead rubber in front of 700 fans. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 34: £50 on Glasgow
August 21, 2020 14:57 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the return of rugby. The 1872 cup is upon us and Edinburgh have more to play for than Glasgow. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Donate to Duncan Weir's hair growing campign here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duncan-weir1 Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Season 4 - Episode 34: £50 on Glasgow
August 21, 2020 14:57 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the return of rugby. The 1872 cup is upon us and Edinburgh have more to play for than Glasgow. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Donate to Duncan Weir's hair growing campign here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duncan-weir1 Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
£50 on Glasgow
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the return of rugby. The 1872 cup is upon us and Edinburgh have more to play for than Glasgow. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soon Donate to Duncan Weir's hair growing campign here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duncan-weir1 Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 33: Lockdown with Graeme Morrison
August 18, 2020 11:21 - 52 minutes - 42 MBMatt speaks to former Glasgow and Scotland centre Graeme Morrison about his career in the sport. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 32: Lockdown with Chris Cusiter
July 08, 2020 14:23 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBDavid speaks to Scotland and Lions scrum half Chris Cusiter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 32: Lockdown with Chris Cusiter
July 08, 2020 14:23 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBDavid speaks to Scotland and Lions scrum half Chris Cusiter. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 31: The Grangemouth Growlers
July 02, 2020 17:35 - 57 minutes - 46 MBThe lads discuss the potential for the third pro team in scotland, as well as the other news from Scotstoun and Murrayfield. Alan's third pro team article: https://t.co/juzMo0qXDs?amp=1 Fancy some free beer? www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 31: The Grangemouth Growlers
July 02, 2020 17:35 - 57 minutes - 46 MBThe lads discuss the potential for the third pro team in scotland, as well as the other news from Scotstoun and Murrayfield. Alan's third pro team article: https://t.co/juzMo0qXDs?amp=1 Fancy some free beer? www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 30: Isolation with Tim Visser
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBMatt chats with the flying Dutchman himself, Tim Visser. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 29: Lock(s)down
June 14, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBDave, Matt and Alan are back to catch up on everything that has been happening in Scottish rugby during Lockdown. Get free beer: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 28: Isolation with Hugo Southwell
May 26, 2020 21:14 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBMatt speaks to Hugo Southwell, owner of Scotland's most cultured left boot! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 28: Isolation with Hugo Southwell
May 26, 2020 21:14 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBMatt speaks to Hugo Southwell, owner of Scotland's most cultured left boot! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 27: Isolation with Gordon Reid
May 12, 2020 20:24 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MBMatt speaks to Scotland legends Gordy Reid about life in isolation and his career at the top of the game! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 27: Isolation with Gordon Reid
May 12, 2020 20:24 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MBMatt speaks to Scotland legends Gordy Reid about life in isolation and his career at the top of the game! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 26: Isolation with Duncan Weir
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBDave speak with Worcester Warrior stand off and Scotland legend Duncan Weir. Interview covers his life in isolation, his journey to the Scotland number 10 jersey, the highs and lows of professionalism and the best players he has played with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 26: Isolation with Duncan Weir
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBDave speak with Worcester Warrior stand off and Scotland legend Duncan Weir. Interview covers his life in isolation, his journey to the Scotland number 10 jersey, the highs and lows of professionalism and the best players he has played with. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode: Grassie's Red Deer Teeth
April 25, 2020 22:07 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBIsolation episode 3, the lads cover SRU Chairman Colin Grassie stepping down, the potential of Sean Maitland returning to Scotland and the recent craze of scottish rugby players getting pissed on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode: Grassie's Red Deer Teeth
April 25, 2020 22:07 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBIsolation episode 3, the lads cover SRU Chairman Colin Grassie stepping down, the potential of Sean Maitland returning to Scotland and the recent craze of scottish rugby players getting pissed on Instagram. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
season 4 - Episode 25: Isolation with Tom Brown
April 05, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBMatt catches up with Edinburgh centurion and Scotland 7s squad member Tom Brown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
season 4 - Episode 25: Isolation with Tom Brown
April 05, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBMatt catches up with Edinburgh centurion and Scotland 7s squad member Tom Brown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 24: Isolation pt 1
March 29, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBThe lads get together from their various isolation locations to discuss the various goings on from Scottish Rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 23: Cardiff win for Corona?
March 11, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBScotland beat France and Dave, Alan and Matt discuss the road to Cardiff and winning* the six nations! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 23: Cardiff win for Corona?
March 11, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBScotland beat France and Dave, Alan and Matt discuss the road to Cardiff and winning* the six nations! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 22: Peter Limoncello
March 05, 2020 08:55 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBAlan, Matt and Dave return to preview Scotland v France Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 21: Richie Vernon Live
February 20, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBRichie Vernon joins the lads to preview the Italy game Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 20: Storm Russell
February 11, 2020 09:17 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBCalcutta Cup and that Finn Russell Interview - Alan, Matt and Dave break it down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 20: Storm Russell
February 11, 2020 09:17 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBCalcutta Cup and that Finn Russell Interview - Alan, Matt and Dave break it down. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 19: Calcutta Cup Preview
February 06, 2020 09:28 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBScotland lost to Ireland, but can they beat England? Matt, Alan and Dave break it down.. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 19: Calcutta Cup Preview
February 06, 2020 09:28 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBScotland lost to Ireland, but can they beat England? Matt, Alan and Dave break it down.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 18: Live from Dubai!
January 30, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMatt, Alan and Dave look back at russellgate2 and ahead to Ireland in the six nations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 18: Live from Dubai!
January 30, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMatt, Alan and Dave look back at russellgate2 and ahead to Ireland in the six nations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 17: Johnnie Beattie Live!
January 19, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBDave and Matt are joined by former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - episode 16: Death, Taxes and SRU Exec pay
January 16, 2020 09:35 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDave, Alan and Matt have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.