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The Back Bar Podcast
by The Back Bar Team
Join Gemmell, Mini and Skywalker and guests as we talk out way through their careers and lives. There's plenty of laughs as we hear about the adventures and characters that have been involved along the way. The friendly competition heats up in 'Heroes & Zeros' as the lads give their take on current goings on in the world and give our guests a position of power! The always entertaining speed round is where we test our guests cranial dexterity and you learn the little things you never realised you wanted to know!
Episodes
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Episode 47 - Doddie Aid - Rome-ing with Rob Wainwright
As ever an absolute pleasure to have the force of nature that is Rob Wainwright back on for a chat. We catch up of course on all things Doddie Aid, particularly his latest made challenge when he'll be cycling from Murrayfield to Rome for the Italy v Scotland game on 8th March! We also learn of a...
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Episode 46 - Doddie Aid - Third Down with Zander Fagerson
This is the penultimate episode of this seasons Doddie Aid campaign, only fitting that we have a sit down with our favourite Scotland International the one and only Zander Fagerson. We manage to cover everything from fitting in his Dobbie Dook around a family lunch, our Doddie Aid miles to all...
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Episode 45 - Doddie Aid - The Hampden Roar-y with Rory Hamilton
It's hitting mid-season in Doddie Aid 2024 so the lads caught up with Doddie Aid and Team Glasgow stalwart, and the man with the voice behind some of Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying iconic moments, Rory Hamilton. We hear how he's getting on with his miles, a suggestion, nay plea, for difficulty...
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Episode 44 - Doddie Aid 2024 West is best with Eilidh Barbour
It's almost that time of year again and with Doddie Aid 2024 fast approaching we welcomed the new Team Glasgow captain, Eilidh Barbour, to the pod! Great catching up with Eilidh and finding out a bit more on her involvement, and big transfer to Team Glasgow in the Doddie Aid offseason. The lads...
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Episode 43.0 - A Stop At The 19th Hole with Richie Ramsay
The lads are back after a brief hiatus, and make their first foray into the world of professional golf, as they are joined by Scottish golfer, Richie Ramsay. A great insight into touring the globe with a bag of golf sticks, the idea of a Golf Rage Cam, and a return of the usual Heroes and Zeros/...
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Episode 42.0 - All strapped up with Ally Little
Next up at The Back Bar is a man who's been to the Olympic & Commonwealth Games, the rugby 7s World Cup, Guinness Pro12, Six Nations and a rugby 15s World Cup coming up later this year. He's Scotland physio and all round top lad, Ally Little. Amongst other things, we chat Olympic pressures, being...
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Episode 41.0 - Stay Rad with Tom McGuire
This one's been a long time coming as we finally caught up with Tom McGuire, the man behind our awesome intro music and frontman of Tom McGuire & The Brassholes! We can also confirm it was well worth the wait as we hear about interactions with none other than The Nature Boy Ric Flair, the latest...
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Episode 40.0 - Choose Your Track with Turntable Whisky
Unsurprisingly we here at The Back Bar have an affinity with having a bit of a tipple, so who better to join us this week than the whisky sibling duo of Gordon and Ally Stevenson, the co-founders of Turntable Whisky. They've just released their first three "tracks" earlier in April, so we sat…
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Episode 39.0 - What's your numb3r with Jane Leonard
If you want to be inspired, look no further than our wonderful guest Jane Leonard. From a career in the army, to playing international rugby, rowing an ocean, writing a book and starting just a couple of businesses! We had a great time chatting with Jane and hearing some of the funny and…
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Episode 38.0 - It's all kicking off with Tadhg Leader
We kick back into gear after Doddie Aid by welcoming former professional rugby player, american football kicker, and founder of Leader Kicking Academy, Tadhg Leader to The Back Bar. It's a great chat through Tadhg's journey from the Connacht Academy all the way to starting his own kicking…
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Episode 37.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: That's a Wrap
Doddie Aid 2023 is at an end and what an incredible 6 weeks it was! We wrap things up for our efforts and a shout out to all who took part in our league and the overall event, we tip our collective hats to you! We of course also had some prizes to announce, so listen in to see if you're a lucky...
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Episode 36.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: The Voice with Andrew Cotter
As Doddie Aid reaches its climax, we welcome the man with the voice you will all recognise, and 2 of the best dogs on the internet (Olive and Mabel), Mr Andrew Cotter. We have heard his voice so much he felt like a pal already, and we reckon by the end of this...he's definitely our pal. We…
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Episode 35.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: The Cyclepath Rob Wainwright
As we enter the final week of Doddie Aid, the lads are joined by our Commander in Chief, Mr. Rob Wainwright. Chatting through progress, fundraising, the upcoming Doddie Cup 555 Cycle as well as a certain Calcutta Cup result for Scotland yesterday... Last chance to get those miles in, to rope some...
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Episode 34.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: His boots are made for walking with Simon Donnelly
Catch up on how the lads Doddie Aid is progressing, injuries, miles, targets and as usual some key nutritional chat. Then it's time for a returning guest in the form of former Celtic and Scotland star, Simon Donnelly. Great to catch up with Simon and hear how he's been getting involved in the…
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Episode 33.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: On Air with Jennifer Reoch
As Doddie Aid enters Week 2, The Back Bar lads are joined by the wonderful Jennifer Reoch to discuss Doddie Aid, working with Des Clarke on Heart Radio and the experience of winning Ms. Scotland, and competing in Ms. World. Doddie Aid hit the £1 million mark earlier this week, a Back Bar league...
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Episode 32.0 - Doddie Aid 2023: Dooking with Zander Fagerson
We kick off the 2023 Doddie Aid event with a return to the podcast for Warriors, Scotland and Lions prop and all round great lad, Zander Fagerson. Some chat about our New Years Day "Doddie Dooks", or lack of them in some cases, and maybe some forfeits for one of the hosting trifecta. We also…
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Episode 31.0 - Doddie Aid 2023 Preview
The lads return for a chat to preview the upcoming Doddie Aid 2023 challenge with Team Glasgow Captain, Ryan Wilson. Obviously the 2023 event is going to be undertaken with an element of sadness due to the recent passing of Doddie, but we hope that honouring his legacy will spur people on to make...
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Episode 30.0 - Tries and Thighs with Lee Jones
The boys are back for another episode and looking distinctly more streamlined after being shorn of their locks in a recent charity endeavour! We also welcome a Scottish rugby star of the 7s circuit and 4 time Commonwealth Games athlete, Lee Jones. We chat through his time with Edinburgh, Glasgow,...
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Episode 29.0 - It's a knockout with Kieran "Chopper" Smith
Everybody, yeeeah, rock your body, yeeeeeah, everybody, Back Bar's back alright! It's a return for the boys, and bringing us back with a bang we were joined by Scottish professional super welterweight, turned middleweight boxer, Kieran Smith. We talk about his journey in boxing, having to get his...
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Episode 28.0 - Happy Place with Saint Phnx
What a treat to jump back into season 3 with top lad Stevie Jukes, one very handsome half of Scottish band Saint Phnx! This is a great chat with Stevie as we hear all you could ever want to know about this brilliant duo. How they got there, what's behind the name, a potential bromance with Hugh...
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Episode 27.0 - Doddie Aid That's a Wrap
So that's us at the end of Doddie Aid 2022, and we've had a great time over the last 6 weeks, even if our legs and lungs haven't! It's now time to find out who the prize winners are from The Back Bar Podcast mini-league, so listen in and see if you were a winner whilst also getting some of our...
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Episode 26.0 - Doddie Aid with Rob Wainwright
The last in the series of Doddie Aid specials as the 2022 challenge comes to an end on the 12th Feb! What a way to wrap it up by having the driving force behind Doddie Aid and one of Doddie's best pals, not to mention for British & Irish Lion and Scotland Captain...Mr Rob Wainwright! This one was...
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Episode 25.0 - Doddie Aid with Al Kellock
It's the turn of Team Glasgow captain, Glasgow & Scotland rugby legend, Al Kellock to join us at the Back Bar as we head for the home straight of Doddie Aid! Ahead of the 6 Nations Calcutta Cup opener we chat about Scotland's squad and chances for that game and the tournament, throw a spotlight...
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Episode 24.0 - Doddie Aid with Zander Fagerson
This week we're joined by Glasgow, Scotland and British Lions prop, Zander Fagerson as he was en route to join up with the Scotland camp ahead of the upcoming 6 Nations Championship! We have a big Doddie Aid challenge update and hear how Zander has been getting involved over the first few weeks.…
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Episode 23.0 - Doddie Aid with Emma Dodds & Rory Hamilton
For the third of our Doddie Aid specials we had Scottish sports broadcasting stars, Emma Dodds and Rory Hamilton pop into The Back Bar for a beer. Emma knows the drill having been subjected to our nonsense before, and Rory had heard such good things he just had to join in the banter as well! We...
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Episode 22.0 - Doddie Aid with Kelly Brown
We move into week 2 of Doddie Aid and are joined by Warriors & Scotland legend, current Saracens assistant coach& Team Glasgow headliner, Kelly Brown! We chat about how, as a borders native, he ended up with Team Glasgow, how his challenge is going, working with Saracens and also a look ahead to...
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Episode 21.0 - Doddie Aid with Ryan Wilson
Glasgow Warriors Captain and co-Captain of Doddie Aid Team Glasgow, Ryan Wilson, joins us at The Back Bar for a chat ahead of Doddie Aid kicking off on 1st January. We also touch on how the rugby's going for Glasgow and Scotland this season, as well as a condensed but enlightening speed...
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Episode 20.0 - King of the Ring with Enzo Maccarinelli
Just in time for Christmas we're joined by former WBO Cruiserweight champion, Enzo Maccarinelli. A tough guy in the ring, that packed one hell of a punch, but an absolute gem outside of it. We heard about a teenage Enzo getting driven up to Glasgow for a fight and supposed mismatches, winning…
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Episode 19.0 - Hammer Time with Chris Bennett
Join the boys for a brand spanking new episode as we get hammered in a different way with Scottish Olympian and Commonwealth games hammer thrower Chris Bennett! We chat about his training regime, representing Team GB at the Rio Olympics, breaking records (and why some have lasted so long), and...
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Episode 18.0 - Leaving Glasvegas with Gianni Capaldi
We're back baby! The boys are back at the virtual back bar for another season of guests stories and banter. To kick it off we've got a bit of hollywood glitz and glamour to the show with Hamilton's own movie star and producer, Mr Gianni Capaldi. This is quite the insight into life in showbiz…
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Episode 17.0 - We go again with Adam "A-Dogg" McCormick
We're back to finish off Season 2 of The Back Bar Podcast! Real life got in the way for a few weeks, but we're behind the mics again and re-joined by our first ever guest and everyone's favourite prison guard, Adam McCormick! We'll hear what he's been up to, what's been going on with all your...
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Episode 16.0 - The Inside Hoop with Kieron Achara
As ever, be friends and tell friends. Spread the word of The Back Bar, and the easiest way is to like, share, retweet, rate, review etc even do it all twice if you want! :) Park yersel up, get a couple of drinks to hand and just sit back and enjoy this one, it's well worth the listen, even in our...
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Episode 15.0 - The Eye of the Beer Holder with James Hughes
Next up at The Back Bar is Brewgooder's co-founder James Hughes. This was a great chat with a very impressive entrepreneur, who not only makes one of our favourite things, but also does it with an important social impact purpose behind it all. It turns out there's more to setting up your own...
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Episode 14.0 - School of Head Knocks with Professor Willie Stewart
This time things are taken up a notch intellectually as we have Consultant Neuropathologist Professor (not Dr, we did check) Willie Stewart on for a chat. Willie specialises in sports head injuries, examining the impact this has on the brain and the long term effects for athletes, both…
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Episode 13.0 - Steele the show with Scott Steele
Here we go again, and this time we welcome Scott Steele to the back up for a catch up. We talk through being part of a history making Scotland team after this years 6 Nations wins in London and Paris, and confirm how many positions he's played in his relatively short international career so far!...
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Episode 12.0 - LA Confidential with Adam Ashe and Glenn Bryce
OiOi!! We went transatlantic for this one, welcoming Scottish exiles Adam Ashe and Glenn Bryce from the Golden State to the back bar for some banter. An absolute pleasure hearing from these lads as they fill us in on the LA adventure so far, the beach lifestyle, celeb spotting and the few things...
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Episode 11.0 - Are you with me? Aye! With Brooke Combe
Are you with me? Aye we are! The lads were buzzing to have Scottish singer/songwriter and social media sensation Brooke Combe (not Coombe ya dummies) join us at The Back Bar! She's recently released her debut single and launched into the hearts of Scotland fans last year with her acoustic cover…
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Episode 10.0 - I like big books and I cannot lie with Chris Brookmyre
Award winning Scottish crime author Chris Brookmyre is with the lads for this episode. It was a bit of a challenge for us to keep up with this super intelligent guy, but we gave it a go and had middling success....Hear how Chris got into writing and what is was like having James Nesbitt bring one...
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Episode 9.0 - The Bhoy wonder with Simon Donnelly
The guys are back for Season 2 at The Back Bar, and kicking off with former Celtic & Scotland bhoy wonder, Simon Donnelly! It's a great chat talking through Simon's playing and coaching career, and getting real insight into the highlights and lowlights (Denilson's manners need brushing up) of it...
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Episode 8.0 - The Back Bar Lounge with Babs Ojo
This is a fun one as we're joined by their good mate and brother of a previous guest, Mr Babatunde Ojo, or Babs to friends. We find out that he's been far more productive than us throughout the year of lockdown, and come out of it looking and sounding gooooood, between his fitness goals and…
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Episode 7.0 - Pr-Emma-ier Sport with Emma Dodds
The brilliant Emma Dodds joined us for a refreshment and a chat at The Back Bar. We had an incredibly entertaining and insightful conversation with Emma, in particular on her thoughts of her own progress and that of other women in what has been predominantly a male environment. We also go over…
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Episode 6.0 - Taking a knee with Nate Boyer
The latest guest to The Back Bar is all American hero, Nate Boyer. We could have spent hours talking to him, and only really scratched the surface of his incredible and inspiring life story. We hear about his time volunteering in Sudan, which was followed by distinguished military service as a...
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Episode 5.0 - Irish Tries are Smiling with Topsy Ojo
As we hit the half-dozen mark (who had us not making it past one?) we're joined by a certified legend in former England International and London Irish record holder, Topsy Ojo. Plenty of laughs in this one, as questions are raised on the accuracy of Wikipedia's try count and hearing what it's…
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Episode 4.0 - Radio Ha-Ha with Tam Cowan
Absolutely delighted to have the legend of Scottish media and fitba, Tam Cowan, on shooting the shit with the guys this week. It's a hugely entertaining and interesting weave through different aspects of Tam's career and hearing about the characters he's met along the way, some real belly laughs...
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Episode 3.0 - In-king of the Castle with Tattoo Dave
The owner of Archangel 1608 tattoo studio, David "Tattoo Dave" McKinlay calls in to join us at the Back Bar this week, and it's a hilarious conversation. We covered everything from a spat with Tam Cowan, to reality tv shows, his claim to the WWE world title and of course his attempts at securing…
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Episode 2.0 - 4 Stags and a Lion with Ryan Grant
Joining the lads this week is former Glasgow, Scotland and British Lions star, Ryan Grant. We delve into how to have yourself multiple stag doos without multiple wives, arriving in pro rugby via the Army, touring with Scotland & the Lions and life after rugby . As always the back bar team have...
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Episode 1.0 - Baths, beers and big hits with Ruaridh Jackson
This time we're joined by former Scotland rugby international Ruaridh Jackson. We talk everything from baths to big hits. Hear about Glasgow and Scotland debuts against Wilkinson & Carter. Did Courtney Lawes just get a lucky hit?! How did Jordi Murphy get back up?! Get some inside chat on in pro...
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Episode 0.5 - Locked Up with Adam McCormick
The boys have a top guest, Adam 'A-Dogg' McCormick join us this week. In amongst all the chat we get some insight to life as a prison officer, hear the story of how he got capped for Scotland at rugby and find out which one of us would make the best prison guard. We also hit him with the speed...
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Join Gemmell, Mini and Skywalker and guests as we talk out way through their careers and lives. There's plenty of laughs as we hear about the adventures and characters that have been involved along the way. The friendly competition heats up in 'Heroes & Zeros' as the lads give their take on current goings on in the world and give our guests a position of power! The always entertaining speed round is where we test our guests cranial dexterity and you learn the little things you never realised you wanted to know!
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