Best DC Thomson Podcasts (2025)

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Fife chemical plant closure shock - what happens next? 31:18

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3h ago31:18

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We take a close look at the dramatic plan to shut Mossmorran plant in Fife with the potential loss of hundreds of jobs. Is this another nail in the coffin of "net zero"? Does anyone in government have an actual plan for energy and jobs? We're joined by Green MSP Mark Ruskell to look at the options, the missed opportunities and ask - what can happen…

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Pressley pressure and United’s knife-edge 56:56

21h ago56:56

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It’s a massive weekend of Premiership football. Huge for both our teams. The bottom six all play one another including Dundee at home to St Mirren and United away at Kilmarnock. Can the Dark Blues find a route to goal – and somehow leapfrog the Buddies? And why sacking Steven Pressley would be the wrong move for the Dee. What changes till Jim Goodw…

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Lay off Tony Watt 54:53

3h ago54:53

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After St Johnstone's disappointing loss to Partick Thistle in their top-of-the-Championship clash, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton assess what went wrong at Firhill, how many Thistle victories referee Don Robertson has overseen and why repeatedly booing Tony Watt might not be the best idea Saints fans have ever had. Interested in l…

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Is Rory McIlroy Europe's greatest-ever golfer? 1:31:44

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As he prepares for his final tournament of a career-defining 2025, it's time to ask the question: is Rory McIlroy the greatest European golfer of all time? Michael, James and Lewis debate the cases for and against on this week's episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, the guys respond to LIV's first close-season signings and debate an alleged c…

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No goals again for Dundee and no place to hide for Kucherenko at Tannadice 33:15

2h ago33:15

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No goals and no points for Dundee and Dundee United this weekend – an exciting Twa Teams awaits! What is going wrong for Dundee and what can they do to get out of trouble? And what does Jim Goodwin do with Yevhen Kucherenko after his horror show against Falkirk? Also why laying blame solely at the goalie’s feet is not right. This cheerful Monday ed…

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United’s Bairns battle and Dundee’s capital clash 59:56

4d ago59:56

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Move over Scotland heroes, we’re back to local heroes. The Premiership returns this weekend and both sides of the street have crucial league clashes. We start with Dundee United this week and their home game against Falkirk. John McGlynn’s side are two points ahead of the Tangerines in the table – can the Terrors leapfrog the Bairns? And we find ou…

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Tommy Turner's Moustache 49:02

5h ago49:02

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St Johnstone successfully negotiated a tricky contest with Queen's Park to ensure they will face title rivals Partick Thistle with a six-point lead at the top of the Championship. What went well against the Spiders and what was not so good? Was the penalty decision in favour of Queen's the worst ever made at McDiarmid Park? And what lies in store a…

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Writer Neil Forsyth lifts lid on his run in with United legend Jim McLean. 32:30

10h ago32:30

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Dundee United has been at the heart of a journey which has taken him from Broughty Ferry to Brink’s-Mat and an award-winning television career. Award-winning screenwriter Neil Forsyth joined Courier journalist Graeme Strachan for a special episode of Twa Teams, One Street to chat all things Dundee United. The life long Arab – the man behind Bob Ser…

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Possession is passé for United and Dundee’s January wishlist 59:13

13h ago59:13

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We look at what to expect on both sides of the street ahead of the January transfer window – as Dundee United are linked with a Kazakh winger. There is fulsome for Luca Stephenson, the player and the person, as he commits to the Terrors for the rest of the season. And what have we learned from the Tangerines’ season so far? Are they better than las…

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Dundee University principal Nigel Seaton, one year after crisis 52:24

12d ago52:24

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Our extended featured interview with Professor Nigel Seaton marks what could be a major turning point for Dundee University. One year after the financial crisis hit the headlines, is the university safe? What happens next? And does he regret taking that call to take on the difficult job? The Courier editor David Clegg joins political journalists Al…

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LIV Golf and deep-fried pineapple 1:30:39

4h ago1:30:39

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So, now that it’s going to be 72 holes, does LIV need to change its name? That’s just one of the questions Michael, James and Lewis ponder on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. The guys explore the reasons behind the Saudi-funded league’s big format shift and assess if it’s likely to get them the world ranking points they so badly crave. …

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The Game Before the Game 47:44

6h ago47:44

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A sickening late Dunfermline equaliser robbed St Johnstone of the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Championship to five points. With Queen's Park next up at McDiarmid Park, what should Simo Valakari be doing with his team, which will be without Adama Sidibeh and Uche Ikpeazu? And how much pressure comes with the game before "the game"…

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Missing Murray and Utd’s nearly show at Tynecastle 38:09

14d ago38:09

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Dismal Dundee defeated at Dens as United almost break Hearts. Plenty to get through on Monday’s Twa Teams, One Street with Courier Sport writers George Cran and Alan Temple joined by the returning Graeme Finnan. Twa Teams, One Street is proud to be supported by SPAR Scotland. PLUS: Twa Teams Special with Neil Forsyth - Only available on The Courier…

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Magnum Peh 52:43

6d ago52:43

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A massive weekend ahead for Dundee and Dundee United – can either pull off a shock? The Tangerines head to runaway league leaders Hearts aiming to do what no one else has done this season. How do they stop Shankland & Co? And who is United’s Tom Selleck? Dens Park will see Rangers arrive to face Dundee live on the telly – will it be more of the sam…

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Scottish prisons overcrowding crisis – featured interview 26:52

19d ago26:52

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Scottish prisons are creaking at the seams with inmates, and staff are bearing the brunt. Some prisoners are being released in a third “emergency” pressure release. Phil Fairlie of the Scottish Prison Officers Association joins us to explain what it’s like on the front line. We also look at the latest stories behind the headlines, including a glimm…

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Changes to the Old Course, clickbait, and other such chatter 1:28:35

1d ago1:28:35

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Not for the first time, the Old Course at St Andrews is set to undergo a raft of changes ahead of The Open's return to golf's hometown in 2027 - but is this a case of evolution or revolution? At what point (if ever) does the course drift too far from its original look and feel? Michael, James and Lewis discuss on this week's episode of The bunkered…

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Adama's On Fire 54:24

20d ago54:24

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St Johnstone picked up a comfortable three points against Airdrie thanks to Adama Sidibeh's best performance for the club. The Gambian striker notched a "perfect" hat trick to cap off a team performance that become more impressive as the game went on. Can he keep it up? Can Jonathan Svedberg further cement his place in the team? And can Saints find…

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Dismal Dundee in Hallowe’en horror show 22:20

23d ago22:20

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Just the one game to review and just the two talking heads to do it. Dundee had a day to forget at Hearts on Saturday, a real Hallowe’en horror show. How bad was it and what does it mean for the weeks to come? Courier Sport’s Alan Temple hosts alongside Dundee FC writer George Cran. Twa Teams, One Street is proud to be supported by SPAR Scotland. P…

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United’s misery in Motherwell and how do Dee jolt the Jambos? 42:57

29d ago42:57

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What happened for Dundee United at Motherwell? Will the defeat be a watershed moment for Jim Goodwin and his team? Meanwhile, there’s a big match at Tynecastle to preview – how can Dundee shock table-topping Hearts? Plus a bit of chat about Mark Ogren and Joe Shaughnessy. George Cran and Graeme Finnan are in the studio as Alan Temple tunes in from …

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Inverness asylum, culture war and Russian threat to the north 27:13

8d ago27:13

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From Russian aggression, to culture wars in the aisles of a Dundee Hobbycraft, this week’s Stooshie covers ground. We start with a catch up after Scottish Parliament recess and what we gleaned from a few days in Whitehall and Westminster. Defence is a hot topic, with German planes using RAF Lossiemouth and big questions about the threat from Russia…

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Winning Ways 52:06

22d ago52:06

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After last week's loss at Arbroath - and having taken just two points from the last available nine - St Johnstone needed to get back on track. Partick Thistle's midweek win had seen them go level on points with Saints at the top of the table, but Simo Valakari's side strolled to a well-deserved 4-0 win over Greenock Morton. In doing so, they re-est…

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Is YouTube the future for golf? 1:29:59

24d ago1:29:59

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With news that Good Good is to sponsor an upcoming PGA Tour event, is this a glimpse into a YouTube-first future for golf? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that prospect on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere… What was Jason Day thinking going with only 13 clubs in his bag last week? What is Hallowe’en like in St Andrews? And the…

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United’s big Buddies win and Dundee throw it away in Falkirk – plus Bear goes full REF RANT 50:40

1M ago50:40

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The Twa Teams trio are back as George Cran returns from his break and there is plenty to get through. Dundee United’s victory over St Mirren was impressive in a new sort of way while Stephen Robinson was not happy with the referee at Tannadice. Dundee had victory in their hands but threw it away – what happened in that second half? What happened wi…

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Ogren arrives for United AGM and Pressley ensures reality bites 55:24

20d ago55:24

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Mark Ogren is in town for the Dundee United AGM. From transfers, to tax, to turnover – we analyse what is likely to be on the mind of the U.S. businessman. We discuss how the Tangerines take heartening results and turn them into cold, hard, profit. On the pitch, the Terrors welcome St Mirren to Tannadice. Can Jim Goodwin mastermind a home win over …

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Inside The Courier's parole reform campaign 21:02

1M ago21:02

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On this week's episode, The Courier's campaigns editor Sean O'Neill joins The Stooshie to talk about the Voice for Victims campaign which pushed for changes to legislation to improve the parole system for victims and their families. Sean discusses why this is so important and how locals let down by the system inspired the campaign. And most importa…

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Tiger Woods - Is this actually the end? 1:35:59

1M ago1:35:59

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Oh. Dear. Tiger Woods has been forced to undergo yet MORE back surgery that looks set to prolong his latest spell on the sidelines. The 15-time major champion hasn’t played a competitive round of golf on the PGA Tour since Friday of the 2024 Open Championship - and who knows when the next one might be. So, we have to ask the question… is this final…

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Invincible No More 47:44

16d ago47:44

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St Johnstone's first defeat of the league season has been dished out by Arbroath. And the Red Lichties were well worth their victory. So what went wrong for Saints at Gayfield? And how might Simo Valakri react ahead of Saturday's trip to Greenock? By which time Partick Thistle could have wiped out the Perth side's lead at the top of the table. Join…

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Dundee SMASH Celtic curse and United so close to Rangers raid 43:39

1M ago43:39

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We chew over a victory 37 years in the making after Dundee swept Celtic aside 2-0 at Dens Park. A coaching masterclass by Steven Pressley blunted the champions, while the Dark Blues carried a threat on the break all afternoon. There’s praise for the likes of Ethan Hamilton, Cameron Congreve and Drey Wright – and, for perhaps the first time on the p…

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What Dundee United accounts REALLY say and can Dundee banish 37-year Celtic hoodoo? 46:38

1M ago46:38

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We’re chatting cash following the release of Dundee United’s annual accounts, with a near-£1m post-tax loss telling only half the story. Turnover of £10.5 million, record commercial revenues, healthy wage-to-turnover ratio and a £350,000 provision to HMRC over the disputed R&D Tax case are among the major talking points. Now, how do United take the…

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The Chameleon stalker's political impact, and a look ahead to Lib Dem conference as Alex Cole Hamilton sets sights on the Highlands 26:30

1M ago26:30

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We look at a hard-hitting series about the institutional failures which added to an abuse survivor’s ordeal in the Highlands. The Stooshie delves into the repercussions of The Chameleon, published by the P&J. We look at the political impact, the need for big changes and how survivors can be better protected. Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole Hamilt…

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High Football IQ 51:50

1M ago51:50

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Despite another 0-0 draw, this time with Ross County, St Johnstone's six-point lead at the top of the table remains intact. Ahead of the weekend trip to face Arbroath, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a dominant display against the Staggies, albeit one that produced no goals, whether Saints have a problem with 'over-playing'…

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Dundee and United Q&A! Steven Pressley and John Nelms plus are United a better team this season? 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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It’s an international break so we’re delving into the mailbag to answer listener questions on their favourite clubs. Steven Pressley and John Nelms under the microscope and assessing this season’s Dundee United. Talking everything dark blue and tangerine are Courier Sport writers George Cran and Alan Temple alongside ex-Tele Sport editor Graeme Fin…

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SNP conference comes to Aberdeen 24:58

29d ago24:58

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The SNP conference is being held in Aberdeen this weekend, and there’s an election around the corner. SNP MP Graham Leadbitter joins the Stooshie to look at the big talking points. We cover the ever-present focus of independence, the policies getting people talking and the challenges for John Swinney. And we look at the political challenge from a b…

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Three Witches 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Dreadful Dee brushed aside and did Jim Goodwin get it wrong against Livingston? 44:17

2M ago44:17

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The absolutely massive Ryder Cup debrief 1:45:50

2M ago1:45:50

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Deep breath. Here goes. Our absolutely massive Ryder Cup debrief. No punches pulled. No opinions left on the table. This is the good stuff. Michael, James and Lewis discuss every major talking point from last week’s match at Bethpage. From the fan behaviour, to Keegan Bradley’s decision-making, to Tommy Fleetwood’s MVP performance, and all points i…

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Getting inside Jim Goodwin’s head and can Dhanda down the less-than-Dandy Dons? 56:43

2M ago56:43

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It’s a big weekend of Premiership football before yet another international break. Can Dundee United respond to last week’s setback when they face Livingston? What changes will Jim Goodwin make? Simon Murray and Yan Dhanda will be back – can they inspire Dundee to upset the history books by earning a first league win at Pittodrie since 2004? Talkin…

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Time to cage dog thieves 23:30

2M ago23:30

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Maurice Golden is calling time on dog thieves. He hopes a new law that could seem them caged for five years will pass its first Scottish Parliament hurdle. In the Stooshie, the North East MSP sets out why dog theft is different and describes surprising links to organised crime gangs. First, the team discusses the impact of placing asylum seekers at…

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Good Problems 51:46

1M ago51:46

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After another late Josh McPake goal sealed St Johnstone's third win in seven days, this time over Queen's Park, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton are back to discuss the latest goings on at McDiarmid Park. Saints remain unbeaten in the league and secure at the top of the table, but should a succession of increasingly close matches wo…

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United’s Killie conundrum and Dundee’s missing men 43:31

2M ago43:31

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No wins and no goals for either of our sides – the boys try to stay cheerful, though. It was a disappointing day for both Dundee and United but Twa Teams, One Street tries to pick out some things to be optimistic about for both. Who impressed from the bench at Tannadice and who is getting stronger by the week in dark blue. Talking everything dark b…

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The Ryder Cup Commute - Saturday Recap - LIVE from Bethpage 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Europe stands on the brink of Ryder Cup glory after opening up a historic advantage over the US on Day 2 at Bethpage. Luke Donald’s men require just two-and-a-half points from Sunday’s singles session to retain the trophy - yep, this thing is almost done! Michael and Ben record today’s final Commute live from the spectator village, reflecting on wh…

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The Ryder Cup Commute - Friday Recap - LIVE from Bethpage 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Europe holds a commanding lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup - do they already have one hand on the trophy? Michael and Ben discuss that on the latest (sleep-deprived) episode of The Ryder Cup Commute. There’sm praise for Jon Rahm, criticism for some of Keegan Bradley’s decision-making, and disappointment in the subdued atmosphere. (Plus, …

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The Ryder Cup Commute - Day 3 - LIVE from Bethpage 28:48

2M ago28:48

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The opening morning of the 2025 Ryder Cup is finally upon us… and it has the potential for major fireworks! Michael and Ben report live from Bethpage where they take a look at the pairings each captain has chosen for the opening morning’s foursomes and try to predict how they’ll all go. Plus, is everything okay with Justin Rose? Ben has a worrying …

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Up for it United and Dundee’s new dimension 56:14

2M ago56:14

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A busy pod sees plenty talk about United’s big win over Aberdeen plus a preview of the weekend clash with Kilmarnock. How good were the Tangerines at Tannadice? And can they keep it going? Plus it is still cheery on the other side of the road as Dundee aim to keep the feelgood factor going when they head to St Mirren. Can they keep up their impress…

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The Ryder Cup Commute - Day 2 - LIVE from Bethpage 35:10

2M ago35:10

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Well, now. We’ve got something rather special for you today. Here to run the rule over the 2025 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony is none other than… Mr Alex Perry! Alex joins Michael at Bethpage to reflect on how both captains - Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley - fared at the Opening Ceremony. Did Luke make the right call with his money digs? How badly did…

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Can they win on a cold Tuesday night in Airdrie? Yes, they can. 40:24

2M ago40:24

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St Johnstone made life difficult for themselves in midweek but now find themselves with an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Eric Nicolson and Stuart Cosgrove assess a game of extremes in Airdrie and ask – who is going to challenge the runaway league leaders?By DC Thomson

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Labour conference preview as leadership campaign hits Scotland 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Labour MP Graeme Downie talks to us about the health of the party before conference begins in Liverpool. He was in Dunfermline with deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell this week, after the resignation of Angela Rayner. What do MPs think of Keir Starmer’s leadership? How are they fighting Reform’s advance? And what is the mood in Scottish Labour…

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The Ryder Cup Commute - Day 1 - LIVE from Bethpage 32:41

2M ago32:41

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It’s another huge week in golf which means it’s time for another series of ‘Commutes’ from The bunkered Podcast. Michael McEwan is in New York state for this week’s Ryder Cup match at Bethpage and, on today’s episode, he’s joined by bunkered’s senior writer Ben Parsons to discuss their early impressions of the golf course and the surrounding set-up…

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Dundee get Livi lift off as United aim to down the Dons 42:37

2M ago42:37

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How big was Dundee’s win over Livingston on Saturday? And was it a penalty? Was the other one a penalty, too? It was a chaotic end to things at Dens Park – we cover it all. Plus United have a massive game on Tuesday at home to Aberdeen – can they pile more misery on the Dons in front of a packed Tannadice? Talking everything dark blue and tangerine…

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Dundee’s Dhanda dilemma and United’s Sevelj success 53:06

2M ago53:06

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Dundee have a huge game against Livingston this weekend – how to they solve their Dhanda dilemma? Plus why they signed a fourth goalkeeper and what’s happening with Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan compensation talks? No United game but plenty to talk about – Sevelj’s appeal success, Amar Fatah’s impact and does Kucherenko need more protection? In t…