GasCast - Bristol Rovers Podcast

Neno is joined by Max, Mike, and Weeksy to discuss the breaking news of Paul Tisdale's sacking on Wednesday afternoon. The timing, reasoning, and whether the boys agree with the decision are all on the table as the GasCast gang dissect the latest managerial bombshell in BS7. As well as all the reaction, the guys discuss the Oxford game, and if Tommy Widdrington can get Rovers fired up for a h...

After Rovers got hit for six by Accrington Stanley on Tuesday, Neno's joined by Max Alderson & Nick 'Weeksy' Weeks to pick the bones out of an embarrassing defeat at The Wham Stadium. Is it time for Tisdale to go? Should Widdrington be taking some of the blame? And where was the fight from the players in Lancashire? The lads discuss these questions & much, much more on this...

Mets and Caz are joined by Mike Willet to talk all things Gas. A limp 2-0 defeat at the Kassam was followed by a strong performance at London Road to earn Rovers a point away at Posh. The gang chat about what a difference Oztumer and Nicholson made coming back into the side and how with a bit more composure in front of goal we could have nicked it. At the other end Joe Day faced a barrage of shots...

In this week's episode, Max is joined by Mets & Neno to look back on Tuesday's action-packed defeat to Crewe Alexandra, a game that saw Rovers leave home empty handed in a five goal thriller, featuring four set piece goals. The lads discuss slack defending, a change in formation to 3-5-1-1 (watch out Guardiola), stand out performances and transfer targets. The boys go over this week&...

In this week's episode, Neno is joined by Harley & Max to look back on Saturday's frantic victory - an action-packed 90 minutes that saw Rovers run out 2-1 winners against Blackpool. The lads go over Tisdale's tactics, Nicholson's magic moments, the development of Brandon Hanlan, Kilgour's return to form, and where Rovers need to strengthen in January. The boys go over...

Caz caught up with Liam and Ross from MK1 Podcast to discuss what we can expect from MK Dons on Boxing Day. We discuss players to look out for, Tisdale's time at MK Dons and Russell Martin's style of play. Lastly, we give our score predictions for the game - with the lads giving an optimistic prediction based on their 'underestimated' MK Dons side. Support the show Proudly spon...

Mets sat down for a chat with    writer, author, broadcaster, journalist and most importantly Gashead David Goldblatt. Among his books are The Games: A Global History of the Olympics, The Game of Our Lives: The Meaning and Making of English Football, Futebol Nation: A Footballing History of Brazil, and The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Football. David started supporting Rovers after moving to...

In this week's episode, Neno is joined by Harley & Mets to gush over the Gas' scintillating performance at the Plough Lane on Saturday - with Rovers running out 2-4 winners over AFC Wimbledon. The lads discuss Tisdale's switch to a diamond, Nicholson's stunning solo effort, the rehabilitation of Upson & Leahy and Ehmer's stellar showing on the right of defence. Fin...

A new manager holds the reigns at Bristol Rovers FC, but the road to success will be a long and arduous one if current form continues. Caz is joined by Max and vlogger Charlie Hayne to discuss two disappointing performances on the road. Max believes the players must take full responsibility for the poor start to the season, and that key signings have vastly underperformed. Charlie discusses the ne...

Duke is joined by Jacob Kelly who heads up the Recovery Through Sport programme which provide football sessions for those with mental health conditions and has been supported by Gas-men past and present. The project won the Project of the Year Award at the Gloucestershire Football Association and McDonald's Grassroots Football Awards 2020 and has been going from strength to strength. Jacob sh...

Caz spoke with Barry from PWU Podcast to preview our Tuesday night match away to Wigan Athletic. Barry gives his insight on players to look out for, Wigan's recent form and how he expects Richardson to line up on Tuesday. Barry also touches on Wigan's financial struggles, the fans raising money to save them and how it is affecting him mentally. Support the show Proudly sponsored by: http...

The GasCast crew (bar a very busy Mets) went LIVE on Friday evening to discuss the new man in charge: Paul Tisdale. Is this the right choice? What strengths can he bring to our club? With the inclusion of flat peaks, blazers, duster jackets and leopard print bowler hats - the team give their honest views on the appointment whilst taking live questions from other Gasheads.  Tune in and channel your...

Mets caught up with Rich from the Loathed Strangers podcast to preview Saturdays game against Swindon at the County Ground. It’s been a tumultuous week for Rovers. A 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Fleetwood cost Ben Garner his job. Breaking news from this afternoon is that Rovers have appointed Paul Tisdale on a two and a half year deal. Swindon have had their own manager roundabout with John Sherid...

Fresh off the back of a main episode appearance, Jake Barber joins Duke at the Sporty for a chinwag about his time supporting the Gas, his vlogging days and the difficulties of being cast into the Rovers spotlight at such a young age. Jake began vlogging as a passion project when he was just fifteen. His videos became an internet smash and was a popular face on the terraces.  As with any internet...

The GasCast crew (bar a hungover Caz) went LIVE the morning after Ben Garner's sacking to chat about the surprising news: Why now? What went wrong? And where do Rovers go from here? After dissecting the high and (mainly) lows of Ben's time in charge of Rovers, the lads discuss who could be next to take the reigns at the Memorial Stadium - with the likes of Mike Flynn, Paul Tisdale &...

The GasCast gang are back in lockdown, but on the airwaves to discuss a myriad of different competitions in what is becoming a hectic season schedule. Max is joined by Duke and lifelong Gashead Joe Francis to talk about the past fortnight in BS7 and all the goings on both on and off the pitch. Duke is pleased with the teams improved creativity in the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Darrell Clarke's W...

Caz spoke with Rob from Vital Walsall to preview the first round FA Cup game vs Walsall.  This fixture would have been a huge one for Gasheads to attend as we would have welcomed the opposition of much loved ex-Rovers boss Darrell Clarke alongside promotion heroes Stuart Sinclair and James Clarke.  Rob gives as an insight on what to expect from Darrell Clarke's side - a man looking to seek re...

Mets caught up with Tim from The Yellow Block to get the lowdown on Posh ahead of Tuesdays game at the Mem. Posh are sitting pretty at the top of the league after a 5-1 thrashing of Shrewsbury on the weekend. Rovers sit mid table after a 1-1 draw against Rochdale at Spotland. Tim talks about the start of the season that Posh have had and the expectations of how their season should end.  They also...

Mets caught up with Dean from RochdaleAFC.com to look ahead to Saturdays game at the Crown Oil Arena. Rovers come into this game off the back of a 3-1 loss against Hull on Tuesday night. Despite going 1-0 up after all of 2 minutes on the clock through James Daly, Rovers conceded 3 in the second half. Unusually all three players who came on in a triple substitution got on the scoresheet. This inclu...

This week Max is joined by Ollie and Mets fresh from the full time whistle of the Hull game to discuss a disappointing collapse for Ben Garner's men. After a bright start where James Daly put Rovers ahead, Hull completed a perfect comeback to win the game 3-1, with all three substitutes getting on the scoresheet. Mets is frustrated at Rovers' sit deep, invite pressure tactics. Ollie anal...

Mets caught up with Josh from RawMilkZine to look ahead to Saturdays game at the Wham stadium. Stanley sit 7th with John Coleman trusting a 3-5-2 to get the best out of his players. Josh takes us through the style of play and a couple of the standout players Gasheads should keep an eye out for on Saturday. They also talk about Stanley being the team to lose out when Lee Brown sent us up and their...

Duke is joined by Ben Akers from Talk Club, which is a talking and listening club for men. Duke and Ben discuss mental health & football and the launch of Talk Club Bristol Rovers. Talk Club Bristol Rovers The groups are relaxed, informal, and non-judgemental - a place where men can simply go in and get off their chest what's been happening in their week. This is part of a behaviour-chang...

In this impromptu episode of GasCast, Neno, Harley & Max sit down to fangirl over Rovers' signing of Erhun Oztumer - the 'Turkish Messi' - from Charlton Athletic. The three lads also rate what has been a very busy transfer window for Ben Garner & the Gas, with no fewer than 13 new faces joining the club this summer. We hope you enjoy & UTG. (NOTE: Episode recorded prior...

Duke is joined by Cazzer and friend of the show, Jake Barber. The sporty pizza pod club discuss WINS and the development of sexy Garner-ball. Caz is seriously impressed with Dave Tutonda and Jake has plenty of superlatives for Josh Hare, who have both looked very good on their respective wings. We are all pleasantly surprised by Daly's first goal for the club and we dissect the whole of the i...

Caz is joined by Bristol Rovers legend Phil 'Percy' Purnell in a special throwback 'A Chat With' episode. From supporting Rovers at a young age on the Eastville terraces, to scoring - not one - but TWO of the most important goals in Bristol Rovers' history. Phil touches on the moment he kept us up by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Newport, beating Bristol City 3-0...