Best Aafc Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 111 - Summit 1:02:05

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Send us a text We kick off this week with a look back at the trip to Ibrox in the League Cup. Then it's on to last Saturday's game as the Wasps returned to League 1 action with a win over top of the table Hamilton Accies. We then chat through the Women's team returning to winning ways with a double digit win over Carron Huskies. Then it is on to lo…

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Special Episode - Allan Milne 53:26

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Send us a text We take a break from our usual episodes this week as Kieren sits down with Alloa Athletic Women's team manager Allan Milne, to put the spotlight on the women's game. Allan starts by looking back at last season, before highlighting the local investment coming in to the team through sponsorship from Affinity Sterling Mills and Davis Di…

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Episode 110 - Ibrox Bound 1:05:23

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Send us a text It has been a fantastic start to the season as the Wasps maintain their winning ways (in the games that matter anyway!). After brief mention of Tuesday night at Stranraer, we chat through the opening day win over Stenhousemuir and the victory that followed that up away to East Fife last Saturday. We move on to talk about the Women's …

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Episode 109 - Setting The Standard 1:06:13

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Send us a text We are back as the Wasps conclude their outstanding Premier Sports Cup group campaign with a thrilling last minute win against Airdrie. We chat through impressive performances from new boys Liam McFarlane and Owen Foster, as well as how dominating our midfield could be this season, before signing the praises of Steven Buchanan and hi…

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Episode 108 - Back From The Abyss 1:08:37

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Send us a text It's only been three and a half months... We are back on the mics as season 25/26 starts in earnest, but start with a look at how last season finished and the ins and outs on the squad front. Then it's on to talk about what's been happening on the pitch, with preseason friendlies and the start of the Premier Sports Cup Group stage as…

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Episode 107 - March Misery 1:39:32

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Send us a text The boys reflect back on a miserable March as we return to the mics. We chat through the last 5 games with a focus on the disappointing defeat to an already relegated Dumbarton last Saturday. We take a look at PJ's performances this season and also comment on the latest unfortunate injury for David Devine. Then it's on to look ahead …

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Episode 106 - Scenes 1:09:15

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Send us a text Where do we start?! It's back to back wins for the Wasps as a potential run at the League 1 title may have been kickstarted with Morgan Neil's last minute heroics at Galabank. We talk up the Women's team's thumping victory, deserved recognition for John Glencross as A View From The Terrace comes to visit the Football Memories group a…

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Episode 105 - Home Comforts At Last 1:00:36

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Send us a text A WIN AT HOME! The boys are back to celebrate Alloa doubling up at home last weekend as both the men's and women's teams recorded comfortable wins. We kick off with The Women's 3-0 victory over Glasgow Girls & Women Academy before talking through the men's 2-0 win over Kelty Hearts. We look at what else happened around League 1 last …

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Episode 104 - Cammy's Coming Of Age 1:13:35

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Send us a text This week we look back at the Wasps business in the January transfer window as we welcome in a couple of youngsters on loan and look at the departure of Shay Nevans. Then it's on to look over the 2-2 draw at Montrose, as Cammy O'Donnell grabbed the headlines with a wonder goal and all round dominating second half display. Finally, we…

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Episode 103 - Injury Woes 1:24:55

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Send us a text Lots to get through this week as the boys kick off with reviewing the women's victory over Cumbernauld Colts and the men's draw against Queen of the South. We then dive in to the transfer window and how the current injury crisis may be playing its part in the lack of movement so far. Then it's on to discuss the ultras recent statemen…

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Episode 102 - Dreadful December, Joyful January? 1:28:00

8M ago1:28:00

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Send us a text An extended break from the podcast while the Wasps suffer a string of December defeats...it's purely coincidence! We return to review a disastrous December that contained only a single win at Kelty Hearts, before reviewing Saturday's impressive win against the league leaders at Gayfield. Then it's on to talk through this weekend's ga…

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Special Episode - Heart Of The Game 53:03

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Send us a text This week's episode is something different, but it may be the most important episode we ever do. The highs and lows of Alloa's season are put to one side as guest host Craig Telfer is joined by Kieren Mooney, Ricky Saez, Michael Cross and David Rooney to talk about Heart of the Game. Listen as each guest talks passionately about thei…

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Episode 101 - Friday Night Lights 1:17:07

10M ago1:17:07

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Send us a text After the excitement of episode 100 we are back to business this week! We start by covering a couple of defeats - The Women's team losing to Linlithgow Rose and the Men suffering a 1-0 defeat in the highlands. Then its on to discuss Friday night's Scottish Cup 3rd round tie against Dumbarton. Fraser Clark joins us to discuss a busy c…

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Episode 100 - The Gaffers 2:41:23

10M ago2:41:23

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Send us a text It's episode 100 and it's a bumper episode of over 2.5 hours featuring some special guests! We start by looking back on the 1-1 draw away at Queen of the South, as the Wasps return to the summit of League 1. We then turn attention over to the women's team with our first guest, as manager Allan Milne joins us to talk through his caree…

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Episode 99 - The LD Show 55:49

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Send us a text We are back to talk through Alloa's rampaging 5-0 victory over Annan. We discuss the impact of our academy players as well as a veteran talisman continuing to hit the back of the net. Then it's on to look ahead to the trip to Dumfries this Saturday evening for the televised game against Queen of the South. Follow us on Twitter @wasps…

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Episode 98 - Back On Top 1:05:24

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Send us a text We start this week by discussing the news that Inverness Caledonian Thistle have entered administration and what it means for League 1 this season. Then its on to talk about the Women's team's commanding cup win over Clydebank, as we announce our second sponsored player for this season, Next, we chat through the mens team returning t…

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Episode 97 - Quarterly Review 1:22:50

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Send us a text The first quarter of the league season is already in the books so its time for the boys to look back over the first 9 games. The SPFL Trust Trophy features as a highlight of the opening stages of the season and we talk through the key points of The Wasps 1-0 win over Arbroath as they progress to the quarter final stage. We also talk …

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Episode 96 - Late Drama 1:00:11

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Send us a text Alloa's unbeaten record remains...but only just, as a late Luke Rankin goal rescued a point at Montrose. We talk through our two new loanees, before reviewing last weekend's action. After talking up the Women's team opening league victory on Sunday, we look ahead to Paul Hartley bringing his Cove Rangers team to the Recs this week. F…

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Episode 95 - A Salute To Sammo 1:08:38

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Send us a text 7 weeks in to the League 1 season and the Wasps remain unbeaten at the summit of the division. This week we look back on the narrow win over Kelty, pulling out a cult hero from within the squad for special praise. We chat about the Women's team keeping up their own unbeaten record in the women's League Cup, before we preview this wee…

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Episode 94 - Signs Of Progress 59:50

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Send us a text Lots happening around the club this week and we start off with the 'signing' of the season! We look at a successful few days on and off the park for the Women's team as they progress in the Scottish Cup while securing a new shirt sponsor as well. Then we look at the Men's comeback draw against ICT before previewing the visit of Kelty…

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Episode 93 - Supporters' Q&A 1:30:53

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Send us a text We start this weeks' episode with a look back at the Supporters' Q&A held last Thursday, running through what the various speakers had to say about what was happening at the club. We then look on the pitch as the good times keep rolling for Alloa as we progress to the 4th round of the SPFL Trust Trophy following the win over Partick.…

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Episode 92 - A Decent Point? 1:03:23

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Send us a text After a 0-0 draw at Gayfield, Alloa remain undefeated after 5 league games. This week we chat through the draw at Arbroath, talk about former loanee Ethan Sutherland making his end of window transfer down to Wolves, before chatting about the new look SPFL Trust Trophy and our trip to Frill this coming Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @…

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Episode 91 - A Case For The Defence 1:16:27

1y ago1:16:27

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Send us a text An unplanned break means this episode covers off the start of the season so far. We chat about the Premier Sports Cup campaign and then talk through the four league games so far as the Wasps sit joint top of League 1 with an unbeaten record. We talk through some of the players who have impressed as well as some we are looking to see …

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Episode 90 - Back For A New Season 1:16:45

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Send us a text After a 6 week break the boys return for Season 24/25! We chat through the preseason campaign as we discuss the trialists that have been on show and how Luke Rankin has carried on from where he left off at East Stirlingshire last season. Its not just on the park though, as we comment of a significant change in the coaching staff. We …

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Episode 89 - Squad Update 1:13:05

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Send us a text This weeks' episode has us taking a look at the latest squad update from the club giving us the platform for nest seasons team. We go through each position group and cover off who is staying, who has left and throw out a few potential transfer targets as well. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - htt…

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Episode 88 - Season 23/24 Review 1:47:40

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Send us a text Season 2023/24 is now in the books and the boys sit down to look back at what was an eventful year. From a shocker of a league cup campaign, through a change in management, and ending with the playoffs, we look back over each month. We also drop in the (shocking) season predictions we made before a ball had been kicked and sum up how…

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Episode 87 - Bobby Goals 47:01

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Send us a text We couldn't let the season end without a chat with one of the young loan players who have lit up League 1 this season...Bobby Wales joins us for a chat about his successful loan spell with Alloa this season. Bobby chats about how the loan came to happen, his run of 0 goals in the first 8 games versus the 8 in 10 that followed as well…

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Episode 86 - Pride 1:10:28

1+ y ago1:10:28

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Send us a text In a cruel twist of irony, the Wasps season came to an end at New Douglas Park on Saturday, in scenes that bared out similarities to the previous season. We jump on to discuss a bright Alloa start, the game defining incident, and most importantly, the way 10 man Alloa excelled in the second 45. We finish up with a chat about contract…

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Episode 85 - On A Knife Edge 56:44

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Send us a text It's playoff time so of course that means it's Alloa v Hamilton...again. The boys chat through Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at the Recs before looking ahead to the 2nd leg at New Douglas Park on Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https…

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Episode 84 - Playoff Bound 1:05:47

1+ y ago1:05:47

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Send us a text The Wasps are heading back to the playoffs following a huge win at Cove. We chat through that win in the north east and the players who have extended their stay with Alloa. There's a quick interlude to talk about the loss to Hamilton on Saturday and the upcoming visit to Falkirk, before we look ahead to the first leg of the playoff s…

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Episode 83 - A Crunch Clash In Cove 1:07:35

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Send us a text We are back and we start this week by discussing the goal scoring exploits of Luke Rankin while on loan at East Stirlingshire. Then it's on to review the goalless draw against Montrose on a day where the elements played their part. We finish up part 1 with a chat about Quinn Coulson and his role in this Alloa team. Then it's on to pr…

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Episode 82 - A Five 5tar B1no Bashing 1:06:24

1+ y ago1:06:24

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Send us a text Stirling Albion 1, Alloa Athletic 5. What else needs said? Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Building Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.…

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Episode 81 - The Derby Decider 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

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Send us a text A draw with Annan caps off a run of three poor results for the Wasps and this week the boys look back on a day when a number of players underperformed. After a chat about where we have been scoring and conceding from this season, and a nod to a true underdog story in League 1, it's on to preview the last derby of the season as we tra…

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Episode 80 - Could Have Been Worse 56:34

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Send us a text Two defeats in a week put the breaks on Alloa's playoff push...yet we didn't end up losing any ground in a case of really getting away with one! The boys chat last Saturday's team selection as most of the team failed to make an impression in the defeat to Queen of the South. It's then on to the Annan preview starting with some Bobby …

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Episode 79 - Up & Down Alloa 1:14:34

1+ y ago1:14:34

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Send us a text After what feels link an eternity the guys are back on the mics. There's 4 games to cover off as Alloa experience the Ups & Downs of this promotion playoff race. After a whistle stop tour of the last few weeks we look ahead to Saturday's game against Queen of the South as Kev gets nervous, while Kieren predicts the end of the Bartley…

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Episode 78 - Five Star February 1:06:07

1+ y ago1:06:07

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Send us a text As February draws to a close the boys are back to discuss our 5th victory in 5 games this month with the win at New Douglas Park. There is more praise for Kurtis Roberts following his wonder strike for his first Alloa goal and then it's all about one man, as Alloa Legend Jon Robertson scores his first goal in nearly 7 years!! After a…

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Episode 77 - Youthful Wasps Flying High 1:01:59

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Send us a text Another week, another Alloa win for the boys to talk about as the Wasps make it 4 wins on the bounce with another victory over Cove Rangers. We chat through some big performances from some of the lesser stars of this Alloa team and praise the youthful excitement of our forward line. Then its on to discuss 2nd v 3rd as Alloa travel to…

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Episode 76 - Steven & Sammo Shoot The Wasps Up To 3rd 1:09:49

1+ y ago1:09:49

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Send us a text This week the boys chat through the victories over Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic as Allo made it 3 wins in 10 days and shot up the table in to 3rd position. We talk about strong performances from the central midfielders and the ever reliable Conor Sammon popping up with yet another winner for the Wasps. Then its on to talk throu…

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Episode 75 - Derby Time 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

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Send us a text The boys are back to chat through the victory at Annan as the Wasps bounced back from the Falkirk defeat in the best possible way. Then it's on to look ahead to the 4th derby of the season as the Binos make the short trip to the Recs this weekend. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silv…

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Episode 74 - Mauled, Injured...Ready To Fight Back 59:04

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Send us a text Mauled by Falkirk, the boys are back to discuss what went wrong last weekend. We chat through a couple of long term injuries which may lead to moves in the transfer market. Then its previewing the trip to Galabank to face 2nd bottom Annan Athletic Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silv…

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Episode 73 - Injury Issues 1:01:03

1+ y ago1:01:03

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Send us a text The Wasps exited the Scottish Cup last weekend but there was no disgrace in the result or the performance. The boys chat through the defeat to Motherwell highlighting the performances of Conor Sammon and PJ Morrison and the unfortunate injury list that is mounting again. Then it's on to preview the visit of Falkirk to the Recs this w…

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Episode 72 - Cup Fever 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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Send us a text The boys are back to talk through the draw at Palmerston last weekend. There's a lot of discussion about what the next few weeks could hold for Bobby Wales and the League 1 Playoff picture. Scottish Cup Fever then takes over the podcast as we preview the trip to Fir Park this weekend to take on Motherwell in the 4th Round of the Scot…

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Episode 71 - Points Over Performance 1:14:12

1+ y ago1:14:12

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Send us a text It wasn't a vintage performance, but Alloa came away with the 3 points against troubled Edinburgh City. The boys review the Edinburgh game after commenting on a club statement and a player departing. Then its on to the Queen of The South preview for this weekend as Queen's fan Daniel joins us again from Dumfries. Follow us on Twitter…

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Episode 70 - Mid Season Review 1:14:58

1+ y ago1:14:58

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Send us a text With the game at Kelty falling to the snow last weekend this week's episode gives the boys a chance to dish out some mid season awards, as we approach the halfway point of the season. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermans…

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Episode 69 - Bobby Breaks His Alloa Duck 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

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Send us a text The boys take a break from the festive season to talk over the 2-2 draw with Montrose as Steven Buchanan and Bobby Wales grab the headlines. Then its looking ahead to the trip to Kelty this Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https:…

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Episode 68 - Building Momentum 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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Send us a text After a couple of busy weeks the boys return for a full episode to chat through a positive few weeks for the Wasps. We chat through the dramatic win over Cove and touch on an impressive performance against Hamilton. We look at how Andy Graham is putting his identity on the side and the roles that Quinn Coulson and Kevin Cawley are ad…

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Episode 67 - Cove Preview 16:16

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Send us a text Just a quick episode of this week previewing the game against Cove Rangers with Cove fan David. Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Building Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://ww…

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Episode 66 - Dunbar Delight 55:40

2y ago55:40

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Send us a text The boys return from a chilly Dunbar to talk through the Wasps progression in to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup, as well as a tremendous steak pie. After a chat about the draw for the 4th round it's back to league business as we preview this weeks game at home to Annan. Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansoun…

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Episode 65 - Defeat At Meadowbank As Dunbar Awaits 1:09:44

2y ago1:09:44

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Send us a text A busy week for Alloa and the podcast as we discuss the appointment of Andy Graham, a defeat to Edinburgh City and then look ahead to the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup as Dunbar United Operations Director Dougie Gray joins us. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher…

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Episode 64 - Chasing History 1:01:03

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Send us a text Back to back wins and clean sheets mean its a happy podcast this week as life after Brian Rice begins with a win over Queen of the South. The boys chat through the game featuring another energetic performance from Kurtis Roberts and the fact that Ally Roy can't stop scoring. Then it's a look ahead to Meadowbank this Saturday as Ally …