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The Bhoy and the Bear

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We may all hate to admit it, but we've all got friends on the other side of the Clyde. The Bhoy and the Bear is a podcast that takes perspectives from both Celtic and Rangers as they debate the biggest issues surrounding Scottish football. They rarely agree, so a mediator is on hand to stop the podcast from going off the rails!

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Sep 9, 2025

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Episodes

Reaction to THAT Celtic Statement 09.09.2025

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/september/06/celtic-football-club-statement/ @bhoybearpod

The Worst Old Firm Ever & Transfer Window Fallout 02.09.2025

Rangers and Celtic play out possibly the worst derby of all time, but have contrasting transfer windows... Socials: @bhoybearpod

REACTION: Celtic knocked out of Champions League, Rangers draw with St Mirren 26.08.2025

What's the point in the Champions Leage money if you don't spend it? Celtic produce one of the worst performances in their history to exit the Champions League to Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan. Across the city, Rangers don't have their own problems to seek as they endure their worst start to the league in 36 years. Socials: @bhoybearpod - get in touch!

Russell Martin - Under Pressure on the 10th August?! 12.08.2025

Is Russell Martin really under pressure already? Rangers perform brilliantly in Europe, but then have to save a point against Dundee at home as Celtic gain an impressive 2-0 win away to Aberdeen with a Hatate wonder goal. Follow us on socials @bhoybearpod Email: thebhoyandthebear@gmail.com

MIDWEEK: Rangers progress in Europe & starting 11s for the weekend 01.08.2025

Join us for the new midweek review episode of the Bhoy and the Bear. Rangers defeat Panathanaikos to move closer to Champions League football and Celtic have signed.... nobody new, at the time of writing. With the season starting this weekend, Paddy and Scott reveal what they think will be the first starting lineups of the season.

50: New season... same concerns? 29.07.2025

The Bhoy and the Bear are back for a third series! It's all change at Rangers, and it's the same story at Celtic - fans frustrated at the board for a perceived lack of ambition or signings. Join us for some unpopular opinions and some new season predictions!

49: Rangers' new owners & reaction to Russell Martin 16.06.2025

It's all change at Ibrox. The 49ers takeover leaves Rangers with new leadership on and off the pitch. What does this mean for the blue side of Glasgow - and how will Celtic respond, if at all? Apologies for the sound quality this week - recorded in varying locations! Tiktok/Instagram/Youtube: @Bhoybearpod

48: The Don of a New Age? Cup Final Debrief and Rangers' Takeover with Aberdeen fan Jordan 02.06.2025

The season is over. Celtic win the league and the league cup, while Aberdeen take the Scottish Cup back to the Granite City for the first time in 35 years. Rangers are trophyless but do finish the season on a high though, as the takeover finally happens! Returning to the pod is Aberdeen fan Jordan as we discuss the cup final. Tiktok: @bhoybearpod Youtube: @bhoybearpod

47: How do we improve Scottish football? Live Tiktok reaction! 29.05.2025

Our Bhoy recently outlined his 3 point plan to automatically improve Scottish football - you can watch that here: https://www.tiktok.com/@bhoybearpod/video/7499030085735828768 This generated a lot of debate and some really interesting questions and points from fans of other clubs - which is the reason we started this pod in the first place. We thought we'd do something a bit different this week, a...

46: Rangers 1-1 Celtic - Dead Rubber or Defining Draw? 07.05.2025

Rangers and Celtic draw at Ibrox - but can we learn anything from this game? Should James Forrest still be at Celtic, and will Barry actually get his first home win?! Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @bhoybearpod Email us - thebhoyandthebear@gmail.com

45: Celtic win 55 - but is it boring? What next for Rangers? 27.04.2025

Celtic beat Dundee Utd 5-0 away, win their 55th league title and 120th major honour, making Brendan Rodgers the most successful living Celtic manager and James Forrest their most decorated player. But is this just boring now? Meanwhile, Rangers draw with St Mirren as a potential takeover draws closer - but does that guarantee success? All that and more! Follow us on TikTok / Instagram @bhoybearpod...

44: Is Jack Butland overrated? Dessers rescues Rangers at Dens & Daizen hits 30 goals 31.03.2025

The lads are back after a thriller at Dens park sees the maligned Cyriel Dessers rescue Rangers, and Daizen Maeda continues his ridiculous form with his 30th goal of the season as Celtic respond to their derby defeat. Follow us @bhoybearpod on Tiktok and Instagram, where the debate lives on!

43: Celtic 2-3 Rangers! Old Firm / Glasgow Derby Debrief 18.03.2025

Barry's bears embarrass Brendan's bhoys! One team is 13 points behind in a title race, has lost four home games in a row, but are feeling pretty good about themselves, whereas the other is on for a treble but are hurting a lot this week. Crazy what a week can do in football!

42: Barry's Bubble Bursts, Celtic strolling to title, and Daizen Maeda for Barcelona?! 03.03.2025

It's Bhoy vs Bear vs Mediator for a long overdue episode! It gets a bit feisty ahead of the next Old Firm and the mood around the two camps couldn't be more different.

41: Return of the Bear 22.01.2025

Scotty is back, as the lads discuss Celtic and Rangers' best and worst ever January signings, the prospect of the Women's teams moving to the WSL, and the changing atmospheres at Parkhead and Ibrox.

40: Rangers 'Hibs it', Rodgers reacts, and KT - too big a risk? 07.01.2025

Happy New Year! Rangers trounce Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox but fail to capitalize as they draw in the capital. Celtic bounce back by beating St Mirren, but Brendan Rodgers calls out the support in an extraordinary press conference... And, as whispers about a KT return grow - is it too big a risk to take?

39: Celtic 3-3 Rangers (5-4 pens) - LIVE WATCHALONG HIGHLIGHTS 15.12.2024

6 goals, countless bookings, a penalty shootout... one winner. The Bhoy, the Bear and the mediator could barely speak by the end of this one. Celtic overtake Rangers' trophy haul total with one of the most incredible games of football we have ever watched. Here's the raw, live reactions as a Celtic fan and Rangers fan watch the game together in the same room...

38: The Youth Player Problem, Jekyll and Hyde, and the League Cup Final Preview 02.12.2024

Celtic fan Patrick and Rangers fan Scotty discuss the highs and lows of the last fortnight of football in Glasgow. Why are Rangers impressing in Europe but flattering to deceive domestically? Why are there no youth players on either bench? And there's the small matter of a Cup Final clash coming up...

37: THE SEASON SO FAR 18.11.2024

It's the International break, so Steve, Scotty and Paddy finally have time to have a bit of a breather and reflect on the season so far. Best player? Worst game? Biggest surprise? Find out what the lads have to say on Rangers and Celtic's seasons so far, and what they think the rest of the season will have in store for them.

36: Damaged Bears and Jubilant Bhoys 04.11.2024

Philip Clement staggers on but does produce a league cup semi final win to set up a final against their bitter rivals. Celtic produce a string of great results which means that there are two very different emotions on this week's podcast - and a trivia meltdown...

35: The Bhoy, The Bear... and the Don! 22.10.2024

With Aberdeen and Celtic extending their lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, what better time to invite Aberdeen fan Jordan onto the pod! The lads discuss the future of Philip Clement, toxic fanbases, Aberdeen's ambitions, and whether or not the Dons can split the Glasgow sides this season and beyond.

34: European Nightmares, Dowell Ding Dowell Dong & Dingwall Drama 07.10.2024

Oh dear. Celtic's champions league party is gatecrashed by Dortmund, Rangers are humbled at home by Lyon and the lads are left wondering what this means for Scottish teams in Europe. There's a European themed trivia and a brand new feature!

33: Havin’ a Party in the Champions League, Scotty’s Tingle & a McCall Miracle 23.09.2024

Contrasting emotions on this week's pod as Celtic win 5-1 in the Champions League and then follow that up with a 5-2 victory over a spirited Falkirk team, while Rangers return to Ibrox with a comfortable win with a slightly worse view, for some...

32: Vietnam, ‘Thanks Phil’, and Celtic outclass Rangers 10.09.2024

Celtic thump Rangers 3-0 in a game they didn't actually have to play well in - and Rangers all of a sudden look a club in crisis. The lads talk transfers, record appearance holders, and whether or not it's time up for Tav.

31: Dry Your Eyes Mate, Gucci Belts, and the Big Game Preview! 26.08.2024

Rangers thump Ross County 6-0 to lift the mood around... Hampden?! Celtic say farewell to Matt O'Reilly but see off St Mirren, Rodgers calls out the Celtic recruitment team and there's the small matter of a match between the two this Sunday! Follow us on Instagram/X: @bhoybearpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuTs6SWJn9IetGiocCZkgQ

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