Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You shines a light on the real struggles and triumphs of veterans navigating life after military service. Each episode dives into the heart of military transition—sharing tales of resilience, setbacks, humor, and growth as veterans move from boots to business or rediscover purpose in civilian life. If you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice on military transition, or just a reminder that you’re not walking this path alone, Exit Buddy is here to help ...
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Welcome to Backstage Buddies, a podcast about two theatrical performers and the Art they create and consume!
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Insight and analysis on the biggest sporting stories from the award-winning team at Scotland's favourite website dailyrecord.co.uk
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Don’t Tough It Out: A Marine's VA & Vitamin M Warning
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Join Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman as they welcome Rob Fuller, a U.S. Marine veteran, cybersecurity leader, and community founder, for a raw look at his journey. From blowing up 300 pounds of C4 as a combat engineer to thriving in cybersecurity, Rob’s story takes a sobering turn with his struggle for VA benefits. Impacted by a culture of "tough…
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From Chief to "Just" Jaimee: Soul Searching & Taking Your Shot
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In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, Air Force veteran Jaimee Freeman shares her recent military transition experience—shedding her Chief identity for "just" Jaimee after 28 years of service. Jaimee reveals how she pivoted from linguist to Pentagon event planner, turned down a lucrative job upon transition (not allowing fear…
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It Sucks, but I Love It: Finding Joy Through the Tough Stuff
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Air Force veteran Josh Mason shares his journey of military transition and personal growth on this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. From cybersecurity to teaching, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and building a chicken coop, Josh showcases the power of creativity, networking, and embracing challenges with a stoic grin. He reveals …
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Army veteran Daniel Benjamin steps up to the mic to share his military transition story, from 20 years in signals intelligence to a program manager in cybersecurity and healthcare, on this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. He recounts how the reserves offered a helpful safety net during his transition into contracting, and how hi…
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Red Nails, New Trails: Forging Your Identity After Service
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In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, 20-year Air Force veteran Trecie Spencer shares her journey from joining the Air Force at 17 to a successful career as a project manager at GSA. She dives into how a phone line snafu at Nellis Air Force Base launched her networking mindset, how dreams of colorful nails signaled her milita…
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From Tech to Tarmac: A Fighter Pilot’s Second Act in Aviation
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Air Force veteran Steve Luczynski shares his remarkable journey from soaring the skies in F-15s and F-22s to navigating national security policy, diving into a cybersecurity leadership path, and eventually pivoting back to his first love—flying—in this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. With a career that spanned Japan to Europe a…
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Hawk & Hack: Finding Your Personal Brand and Cyber Tribe
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Army veteran John Stoner shares his resilient path from signals intelligence analyst to cybersecurity leader in this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. With a decade of Army service—spanning time in Afghanistan, Bagram, Ottawa, and NSA headquarters—John was primed for a return to intelligence work after separating. Instead, repeat…
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Behind the Mic: Meet Your Exit Buddies, Kathleen & Rachel
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In this bonus episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman pull back the curtain for a fun, heartfelt "get to know us" chat. From the inspiration behind the podcast name to their career journeys, military connections, and top advice for transitioning vets, they share laughs, life lessons, and a peek a…
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Fire on Deck to Fire in the Belly: If You Lose Your Passion, You've Lost at Life
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Navy veteran Shanon Raab discusses his journey from machinist’s mate to passionate recruiter, in both the Navy and civilian worlds, in our first official episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. Shanon shares how a chance visit to the mall at 17 sparked his military career, how mentoring a shipmate led to his Navy recruiting role, and h…
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Welcome to Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
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Join hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman for the launch of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You! This podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the transition from military to civilian life. Each episode features a veteran sharing their real stories, practical tips for career transitions, advice on building strong support networks, and …
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Accies famous win over Rangers | Praise for youth stars | Where does it leave Steven Gerrard?
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Hamilton Accies media chief Marcus Nash lifts the lid on Accies' celebrations after a famous win over Rangers and reveals his acting masterclass from Peter Mullan For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Glencairn chief Peter Ferguson talks financial woes to the Lanarkshire Football Show | The Lowland League, a sixth tier and the future of ju
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Rutherglen Glencairn committee member Peter Ferguson talks about the future of the juniors on the Lanarkshire Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Was Hunt lucky not to see red for Accies in Lan Derby?| Buddies visit is must win for Steelmen | Reporters divided on Airdrie's title hopes
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The Lanarkshire Football Show reflects on all the weekends big action including the weekends derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Brian Kerr on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Motherwell youth coach Brian Kerr looks at the next generation of Steelmen Red cards and last
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Motherwell favourite Brian Kerr looks back on his derby day memories ahead of the derby day against Hamilton Accies For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Simon Mensing on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Simon Mensing looks back on his hasty Motherwell exit | Taking stick from fans and scoring f
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Simon Mensing joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to talk about his time at Hamilton Accies and Motherwell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Chris Humphrey on the Lanarkshire Football Show: Playing the best football of his career under Stuart McCall | Lanarkshire derby day memorie
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Motherwell legend Chris Humphrey joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to talks about his Lanarkshire derby memories and more For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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The Lanarkshire Football Show: Nutmegging ex Rangers man Joey Barton | Injury hell caused by his 'chocolate knees' | Motherwell mates wanted
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Ex Accies ace Ali Crawford joins The Lanarkshire Football Show to reflect on 11 years at the club and look ahead to Saturday's derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Joys and pitfalls of part-time management | Rangers, Dundee United and Cup Final pride | What it's like being sacked
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Former Dumbarton and Stranraer boss Stevie Aitken joins Colin Paterson and Fraser Clarke on the Lower League Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Spotlight on the men between the sticks | Special guest Queen of the South GK coach Ross Ballantyne | Robbie McCrorie, future Scotland numbe
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Today Colin Paterson (@Colin_Paterson_) is joined by Fraser Clarke (@Fraser_Clarke) and Queen of the South goalkeeper coach Ross Ballantyne (@rossb1981) as they talk about the men between the sticks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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BSC Glasgow boss Stephen Swift on being the only non-league side left in the Scottish Cup | Clyde v Celtic - Du Wei, Roy Keane and another u
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BSC Glasgow boss Stephen Swift joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about their miracle Scottish Cup run For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Rangers and the magic of the Scottish Cup for Stranraer boss Stevie Farrell | Will Airdrie shock Daniel Stendel's struggling Hearts? | The n
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The Lower League Football Show team catch up with Blues boss Stevie Farrell and look ahead to all the weekend Scottish Cup action For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Ray McKinnon in as Queen's Park boss - is it the right call? | Raith, Falkirk and Airdrie battle it out for the League One title | Plaudits
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The Lower League Football Show returns for the new year to look at managerial changes at Queen's Park and the League One title race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Unstoppable Dundee United | Exciting League One title race | James McDonaugh is Citizens star
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Colin Paterson is joined by Paul Thomson and Fraser Clarke to look at all the latest from Scottish football's lower leagues For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell on SFA talks and opening up the SPFL | James McPake and Dundee's Championship slump | Is League One the
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Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell joins the Lower League Football Show to talk Partick Thistle, Dundee's struggles and SFA meetings to open up the SPFL. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Ex-player Jim Paterson says Lawrence Shankland is best Dundee United striker since Billy Dodds | Stenhousemuir and their League Two struggle
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East Kilbride boss Jim Paterson talks Dundee United's rise, Stenhousemuir's downturn and the Lowland League for the Lower League Football Show For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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New Falkirk boss David McCracken on trying to clear the clouds over the club | A look at the Championship relegation scrap as Partick Thistl
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New Falkirk co-boss David McCracken joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about resurrecting the Bairns in League One For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Bumper Scottish Cup special with every tie previewed | Lee Miller and David McCracken in at Falkirk as the axe falls on Ray McKinnon | Airdr
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The Lower League Football Show preview every Scottish Cup tie as well as a focus on Falkirk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Ayr boss Mark Kerr on moving into the dugout at Somerset Park | Stuart Malcolm leaves East Kilbride for Forfar - is it a good move? | Paul H
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Ayr United boss Mark Kerr joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about his move into the dugout, Partick Thistle's Ian McCall and Championship hopes For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Big-match Dundee derby preview | Partick Thistle in crisis | Who is next boss at Forfar?
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Colin Paterson is joined by Paul Thomson and Fraser Clarke for the latest Back Page Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Dumbarton midfielder Joe McKee is loving his football again after Falkirk injury hell | Inverness Caley Thistle tipped to be Championship da
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Dumbarton midfielder Joe McKee joins the Lower League Football Show to talk Falkirk, astroturf pitches in Scotland and life in League One. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Spotlight on Ayr's new manager Mark Kerr | Fort William pull off shock the round in the Scottish Cup | Have Falkirk turned a corner in Leagu
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The Lower League Football Show focus on new Ayr boss Mark Kerr, Scottish Cup shocks and the battle for top spot in League One For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Stenhousemuir chief executive talks early season sackings and League Two pressure | Scottish Cup first round preview - where are the cup sho
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Stenhousemuir Chief Executive Jamie Swinney joins the Lower League Football to talk about the Warriors and the Scottish Cup For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Berwick Rangers, the Lowland League and the fall of the only English team in the Scottish leagues | The Lawrence Shankland debate - should h
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Berwick Rangers Supporters Trust chairman Allan joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about the fall of the club from the SPFL and their plan for the Lowland League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Is Lawrence Shankland the right fit for Scotland? | Dumbarton coach Jamie Ewings talks about life at The Rock | Ian McCall's perfect Partick
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Dumbarton coach Jamie Ewings joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about the Sons, Lawrence Shankland, and Ian McCall at Partick Thistle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Boss Mark Wilson on Brechin City's League Two basement battle | Ian McCall and getting a reaction at Partick Thistle | Celtic, Freddie Ljung
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Colin Paterson is joined by Fraser Clarke, Mark Pirie and special guest Brechin City's manager Mark Wilson for the Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Stenny sack Colin McMenamin - who is next for the Warriors? | Championship basement battle between Partick Thistle and Dunfermline | Kelty H
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Colin Paterson is joined by Mark Pirie and Fraser Clarke to look at all the latest from Scotland's lower leagues For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Cup shambles | Focus on new Brechin City boss Mark Wilson | Crisis clubs: Is your club in early-season trouble?
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Colin Paterson is joined by Lennox Herald's Fraser Clarke for the latest Back Page Lower League podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Ex-Dundee United defender David McCracken on the derby day demolition | Falkirk struggle on the road in League One | The tough decision to l
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Mark Pirie is joined by East Kilbride News sports editor Paul Thomson and special guest Peterhead coach David McCracken For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Mark Roberts on Ayrshire derby horrors and highs | The first Dundee derby of the season | Queen's Park boss talks amateur status and Hampden
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Queen's Park manager Mark Roberts joins the Lower League Football Show to talk derby days, the sack race and life at the Spiders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Alloa skipper on proving pundits wrong in the Championship | Brechin sack Barry Smith - who is next? | Airdrieonians impress - but what is i
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Alloa captain Andy Graham joins the Lower League Football Show to talk about life as a part-time club in the Championship and the latest news For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Clyde assistant boss Allan Moore on overcoming four point deduction last season | Being shown around Saint Etienne by Michel Platini in the
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Lower League Football Show host Mark Pirie sits down with Clyde assistant Allan Moore to look back at his career at Morton, Stirling and Dumbarton For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Do Colt teams take the biscuit in the opening round of the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup? | Dundee United and Lawrence Shankland awa
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The Lower League Football Show debate the benefit of Colt teams and their return to the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Can Dundee United afford to miss out on the Championship trophy again? | Is it Falkirk’s title to lose already in League One? | Cove-r the t
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Host Colin Paterson and the Lower League Football Show take a look at the title and relegation favourites in the Championship, League One and League Two. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Can Rangers hero Barry Ferguson lead Kelty Hearts to the Lowland League title? | Current champions East Kilbride profiled as they continue t
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Host Colin Paterson takes at the Lowland League ahead of the big kick-off this weekend with Mark Pirie and Paul Thomson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Are Dundee's Dark Blues Championship dark horses behind Robbie Neilson's United 'Galácticos'? | Should lower league clubs be allowed trialis
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Lower League Football Show: Host Colin Paterson takes a look at the big winners and losers in the Betfred Cup with Mark Pirie and Fraser Clarke For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Will Lawrence Shankland fire Dundee United to Group A glory in the Betfred Cup? | Dunfermline, Stevie Crawford and the pressure on the new-l
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Host Colin Paterson takes a group by group look at the Betfred Cup with Mark Pirie and Fraser Clarke ahead of the big kick off in Scotland For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Partick Thistle assistant Brian Kerr talks Norwich target Aidan Fitzpatrick and Kenny Miller | Is Paul Hartley destined for League Two succe
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Partick Thistle assistant manager Brian Kerr joins host Mark Pirie and Fraser Clarke to discuss the future at Firhill, Aidan Fitzpartick and Kenny Miller. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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A special announcement from co-host and founder Jason.By Jason & Joe
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The Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup - do Colt teams take the biscuit? | Berwick Rangers, East Kilbride and the fight for the Lowland Le
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Albion Rovers captain Bryan Wharton joins host Mark Pirie and Paul Thomson to talk the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup and mental health in football For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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Will Dunfermline challenge the top four in the Championship next season? | Edinburgh City bring in the new recruits for a title challenge |
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East Fife manager Darren Young gives an in depth look at the changes in pre-season training, budget battles this transfer window, and the future at Bayview For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts
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