The Thistle

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast

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Welcome to The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A light-hearted look at rugby union in Scotland, from three rugby fans who never quite made the grade. Expect razor sharp insight from a panel that can count amongst its achievements a Scottish Schools Cup winners medal, the captaincy of the Newcastle 2s dirt trackers, and second place at the 2016 Elie beach rugby tournament. Twitter handle: @thistlerugbypod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Grand Slam 2025 30.01.2025 27:33

We are back, as ill informed and tech-averse as ever, Armed only with our wits and a free Zoom trial, we preview Scotland's Six Nations campaign, including a look ahead to the big opener against Italy. Beware serious rustiness Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Yet Another) Doom Pod 13.03.2024 48:25

You asked and we delivered - Doom Pod time Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Last Six Nations 02.02.2024 39:36

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Doom Pod 09.10.2023 55:20

Time for a good old wallow Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Preview 06.10.2023 46:10

Praying for that early red card Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warm Ups Wrap Up 01.09.2023 54:30

We are back, with a semi-regular podcast. Chill Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road to World Cup Glory 04.08.2023 1:13:10

We did it guys, a podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Occasionals 25.05.2023 55:54

Just another, once in a blue moon episode - don't say we aren't good to you Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasters React to Podcast 06.04.2023 55:02

Waiting for a Six Nations review? What about about a reaction to Mark Dodson's recent chat with the BBC? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Triple Crown 10.03.2023 33:18

Can Scotland overcome the odds and secure the Triple Crown against world number one Ireland? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Many Kyloes 03.03.2023 55:58

We are back (finally) to discuss that heartbreaking loss to the French, whilst also providing our two cents on the shock news that Mike Blair is stepping down as Edinburgh head coach Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pound Shop Dave Cherry 16.02.2023 52:28

2 from 2, history made, Gatland and Biggar crying, Welsh rugby in meltdown - bask in the glory Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Calcutta 06.02.2023 59:41

The boys are back to discuss what is increasingly becoming the most exciting day in Scottish rugby, the post Calcutta Cup wash up Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calcutta Eve 03.02.2023 41:41

The Six Nations is upon us - can Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squad Goals 20.01.2023 40:30

As the Six Nations creeps ever closer, we get together to run the rule over the recent Scotland squad announcement Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Sauna 09.01.2023 54:07

We are back after far too long away to discuss some big signing news. before looking ahead to our hopes and fears for 2023 in the world of Scottish rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-NZ 17.11.2022 29:00

Where a macaroni pie-fuelled Finn almost leads us to victory over the Kiwis Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Return of Vern 04.11.2022 45:02

The merry go round at number 10 continues as we look ahead to Scotland v Fiji this weekend, with old favourite Vern Cotter coming to town Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clash of the Mavericks 20.10.2022 1:01:33

Only one thing to talk about this week - Finn Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Distressed Assets 27.09.2022 36:42

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Season 7 - 2022/2023 Preview 07.09.2022 50:40

Where Alan predicts Edinburgh will win the URC Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodson's Law 14.07.2022 49:11

We are back this week to review that out of the blue victory over Argentina, look at the Glasgow coaching rumour mill and provide our two cents on the U20s recent travails. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-Argentina 1st Test (When Will Things Get Better?) 05.07.2022 28:16

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Oh Danny Boy 10.06.2022 53:18

Matt and Alan are with you this week to discuss quarter final defeats for the pro sides, the end of Danny Wilson at Glasgow and Scotland's summer touring squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open top bus tour 26.05.2022 29:13

Clear the street of Edinburgh and order your limited edition t-shirt, Edinburgh have won the Italian/Scottish shield! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.