The Back Bar Podcast
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
48 episodes
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 It...
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Episode 47
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57:01
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...
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Episode 46
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41:57
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 g...
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Episode 45
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38:07
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 ...
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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...
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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 Littl...
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Episode 43
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1:07:46
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 interac...
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Episode 42
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1:07:54
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 r...
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Episode 41
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1:14:36
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 c...
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Episode 40
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1:04:52
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 th...
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Episode 39
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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 ha...
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Season 2023
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Episode 7
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24:10
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 pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:52
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 yesterd...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:47
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 w...
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Season 2023
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Episode 4
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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 hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:56
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 f...
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Season 2023
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Episode 2
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34:05
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 ...
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Season 2023
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Episode 1
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41:22
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 Jon...
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Episode 31
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1:22:45
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, Ki...
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Episode 30
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1:20:42
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 ther...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:29:40
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 ...
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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 Li...
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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 s...
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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 he...
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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 hear...
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