Best SSP Media Podcasts (2025)

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44: Is Jack Butland overrated? Dessers rescues Rangers at Dens & Daizen hits 30 goals 32:43

23d ago32:43

32:43

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!By SSP Media

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43: Celtic 2-3 Rangers! Old Firm / Glasgow Derby Debrief 34:09

1M ago34:09

34:09

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!By SSP Media

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42: Barry's Bubble Bursts, Celtic strolling to title, and Daizen Maeda for Barcelona?! 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

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.By SSP Media

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41: Return of the Bear 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

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.By SSP Media

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40: Rangers 'Hibs it', Rodgers reacts, and KT - too big a risk? 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

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?By SSP Media

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39: Celtic 3-3 Rangers (5-4 pens) - LIVE WATCHALONG HIGHLIGHTS 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

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…

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Live from the Traverse Theatre 53:25

5M ago53:25

53:25

The final episode of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays features a live discussion recorded on Monday October 28 at the Traverse Theatre. What have been the most remarkable Scottish plays of the last decade? How hard is it to produce new drama right now? And what can be done about it? All this and more is explored by the critic Mark Fisher, t…

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38: The Youth Player Problem, Jekyll and Hyde, and the League Cup Final Preview 40:21

5M ago40:21

40:21

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...…

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Black Watch 51:58

5M ago51:58

51:58

Episode six of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Gregory Burke's 2006 play Black Watch. What happened in Scottish theatre after Scottish devolution in 1997 and the reconvening of the Scottish parliament in 1999? How did the National Theatre of Scotland come into being? How did it achieve such incredible, international success with…

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Passing Places 45:22

5M ago45:22

45:22

Episode five of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Stephen Greenhorn's 1997 play Passing Places. What happened when Glasgow became European City of Culture in 1990? What influence did that have on Scottish theatre? How did a new generation of playwrights grapple with Scotland's post-industrial identity? What happened when they went…

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37: THE SEASON SO FAR 41:26

5M ago41:26

41:26

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.…

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Losing Venice 37:59

5M ago37:59

37:59

Episode Four of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Jo Clifford's 1985 play Losing Venice. What happened in Scottish theatre in the 1980s? How was the country's staunch opposition to Margaret Thatcher expressed on stage? How did a new generation of boundary-breaking playwrights emerge at the Traverse Theatre? What happened when arts…

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The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil 47:15

5M ago47:15

47:15

Episode Three of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on John McGrath and 7:84's 1973 play The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil. What happened in Scottish theatre in the 1950s and 1960s? How did Scottish drama explode in the 1970s? What role did 7:84 play? What happens in The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil, and why…

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36: Damaged Bears and Jubilant Bhoys 41:44

6M ago41:44

41:44

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...By SSP Media

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Men Should Weep 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

Episode Two of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Ena Lamont Stewart's 1947 play Men Should Weep. What did theatre look like in the nineteenth century? What role did amateur activity play in Scottish drama in the early twentieth century? What did Glasgow Unity Theatre do? Who was Ena Lamont Stewart? How did she write a classic piec…

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A Satire Of The Three Estates 32:36

6M ago32:36

32:36

Episode One of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Sir David Lyndsay's sixteenth-century play A Satire Of The Three Estates. What did theatre look like in pre-Reformation Scotland? Who was David Lyndsay? Why did he write A Satire Of The Three Estates? What makes it such a remarkable play? And what came next, after the Reformation? A…

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35: The Bhoy, The Bear... and the Don! 50:31

6M ago50:31

50:31

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.…

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Coming soon: A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays 2:30

7M ago2:30

2:30

Episode One arrives Monday 28 October! Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today. Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recordi…

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34: European Nightmares, Dowell Ding Dowell Dong & Dingwall Drama 39:48

7M ago39:48

39:48

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!By SSP Media

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33: Havin’ a Party in the Champions League, Scotty’s Tingle & a McCall Miracle 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

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...By SSP Media

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32: Vietnam, ‘Thanks Phil’, and Celtic outclass Rangers 34:01

8M ago34:01

34:01

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.By SSP Media

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31: Dry Your Eyes Mate, Gucci Belts, and the Big Game Preview! 34:04

8M ago34:04

34:04

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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30: EMERGENCY POD - Rangers dealt hefty blow as they exit the Champions League 17:09

8M ago17:09

17:09

The emergency pod button is pressed already this season and Scott is given the chance to vent in the aftermath of Rangers' bruising defeat to Dynamo Kiev. How big a problem is this for Rangers?By SSP Media

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29: Stroopwafels, The Celtic Board and a Trivia Bust Up 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

The season is underway and it's time to chat through the talking points from the first couple of weeks of the SPFL season! There's an almighty mixup during this week's trivia - Patrick bemoans the Celtic board, and Scott shares his knowledge of Dutch cuisine...By SSP Media

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28: Philip Cement, Pre Season & Borna's New Teeth 29:18

9M ago29:18

29:18

The Bhoy and the Bear are back for season 2! How much can we read in to pre-season, as Celtic score 8 goals in defeating Man City and Chelsea? And what on earth is going on at Rangers?! You can join the Bhoy and the Bear's SPFL fantasy league this season with password GDYMB! https://fantasy.spfl.co.uk/…

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27: END OF SEASON SPECIAL 53:55

11M ago53:55

53:55

And just like that, the season is over - Celtic win the double and Rangers left to rue what might have been. A bumper episode to finish as the lads find out who won the predictions competition and there's a twist in the trivia this week... The Bhoy and the Bear will be back next season! Thank you to all of you for listening.…

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26: James Forrest Gump, Piggyback Bans & The Open Barn Door 36:35

12M ago36:35

36:35

The mediator returns as Scott and Patrick analyse a pair of 2-1 wins for both Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. Forrest and Dessers prove the unlikely heroes for their respective clubs - should they stay or should they go? And what is worrying both the bhoy and the bear the most as we reach the finale of the season?…

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25: Bottlejobs... Time up for Tav & Co? 38:02

1y ago38:02

38:02

Of all the weeks to miss the mediator... Scotty and Patrick discuss what could be a pivotal weekend in the title race as Rangers lose 3-2 to Ross County and Celtic thwart St Mirren.By SSP Media

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24: Derby Day Special 35:19

1y ago35:19

35:19

The Bhoy, The Bear and the Mediator meet up to watch the biggest Rangers vs Celtic game in a long, long time. Listen to despair turn to drama as Rangers twice stage a comeback to rescue a draw against the current champions... what a game - what an episode!By SSP Media

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23: Does it all come down to this? Rangers host Celtic on Sunday! 40:25

1y ago40:25

40:25

Rangers host Celtic this weekend for what is surely one of the most significant meetings between the two sides for many years. The lads preview the game whilst taking time to make reference to Kendrick Lamar and strange cheesecake flavours, while the mediator attempts a twist on trivia...By SSP Media

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22: Celtic Back on Top, Rangers Waterlogged... 48:54

1y ago48:54

48:54

Both sides progress in the Scottish Cup. Green shoots for Celtic as they start to look back to their best, and Rangers' spirits are dampened by Benfica and a certain Dens Park pitch...By SSP Media

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21: The Bhoy, The Bear... and The Jambo! 47:34

1y ago47:34

47:34

For the first time in BATB history, both Celtic and Rangers lose their most recent league game! Brought in to rub salt in the wounds is friend of the pod Kenny, a Hearts fan. Needless to say, there's little agreement in the camp.By SSP Media

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20: Rangers Go Top... We're Gonna Need a Bigger Shark! 42:57

1y ago42:57

42:57

Rangers go top for the first time since August 2022 and Scott is suitably delighted. Patrick shares where he thinks it's all gone wrong before the lads debate the allocation fiasco at the SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic.By SSP Media

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19: Diomande in the Rough, Apologising to No-One, and Sack The Board? 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

The January window SLAMS SHUT and there's very different moods in the two camps. Things get a bit heated as Patrick slates Celtic's recruitment... and is the league now 50/50?By SSP Media

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18: Not Quite Ronaldo, Gran's Medical & The January Window 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

The winter break is over and the Bhoy and the Bear are back to discuss routine Scottish cup wins, the January window so far, and preview a big week for Rangers in particular.By SSP Media

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17: The Sound of Balding, Brother Collum & Celtic win the one that counts! 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

Celtic win the Old Firm clash at Celtic Park! In the first episode of 2024 the boys break down the game, outline the importance of the January transfer window, and get a bit heated about the VAR call that was... or wasn't (?!) given during the match.By SSP Media

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16: Booing Santa, Rangers Win League Cup, and Green Tinted Earmuffs 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

46:15

It's the 2023 Christmas special! And it couldn't come at a better time as Rangers win the league cup, Celtic capitulate and a certain listener is a surprise guest to get his own back against the Blue and Red faction of the podcast...By SSP Media

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15: Kleenex, The Ballon D'Bear, and who will be top after the Old Firm game? 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

37:08

A nightmare weekend for Celtic and a comfortable win for Rangers despite being reduced to ten men... we have a title race! The lads preview differing European games, find out why Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah's couch and predict the League Cup Final outcome!By The Bhoy and The Bear

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14: Bloating, Crisp Legs, and Rangers' Christmas Schedule 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

51:10

Turns out both Celtic and Rangers fans want action in January to fix their squads. Scott, Steve and Paddy discuss the most recent games, and how we can improve Scottish football in the wake of a record TV deal for the English Premier League.By The Bhoy and The Bear

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13: Penalties, Wet Wipes, and the Rogue Bear 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

Neither Celtic or Rangers picked up three points at the weekend, and penalty kicks were a key factor in both matches. The boys discuss this, respond to some interesting listener queries, and trial a new trivia format...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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12: A Thrill for Mr Dessers, Elite Clubs, and Interim Managers 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

37:22

The pod gets a bit heated this week following a listener email! The lads also discuss Kris Boyd's claim that Aberdeen only turn up for Rangers, and have a belter of a trivia question sent in... https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/11/atletico-madrid-diego-simone-goal-machine/By The Bhoy and The Bear

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11: A General Hi, Celtic Hit for Six, and the Blind Bear 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

38:58

Scott, Steven and Patrick unpack a very busy run of fixtures which includes Rangers making it to the League Cup Final and Celtic being trounced by Atletico Madrid. Who has had a better start to the season? Who is the people? And how close is Italy to Belgium?...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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10: The Old Scottish Maw, Jumping Back on the Fence, and Last Minute Winners 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

The lads reflect on Rangers' rapid turnaround against Hearts, discuss Celtic's great performance against Atletico Madrid, and debate whether or not there are any other players in Scotland who could play for the Old Firm. And who is most likely to win a double this season?By The Bhoy and The Bear

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09: Belgian Muscle, Away Allocations, and Scotty's Trapp 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

44:36

There's a new manager in charge of Rangers! Scott breaks down an impressive start for Phillipe Clement, while Patrick rages about away allocations for Tynecastle and reveals who he thinks the best player in Scotland is right now. There's always time for some trivia, and Scott tries to spring his very own Trapp...…

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08: FC Montenegro, the Nice Bear, and can Celtic and Rangers save their European seasons? 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

52:57

Scott's back from Montenegro in the midst of a Rangers managerial change. Patrick tries to come to terms with a painful defeat to Lazio, and who is the best Old Firm manager since 1990?...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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07: Bealin' Bear, Beamin' Bhoy - reaction to Beale's sacking 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

The 'Beale Signal' is pressed, and the team react to and discuss the sacking of Michael Beale as Rangers manager, and debate who might replace him.By The Bhoy and The Bear

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06: Margot Robbie, Patched by Potter, and the Eye of the Beholder 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

48:23

Returning after the international break, the lads discuss the weekend results, analyse how/if Michael Beale can survive in the role, and debate the value of each squad...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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05: Rangers Raging, the Letter of the Law, and Daddy Long Legs 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

Celtic defeat Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox and the fallout ensues... Is the quality of the Old Firm acceptable? Is Beale to blame? And who's eating yoghurts on the podcast?By The Bhoy and The Bear

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04: The Rabbi Redemption Arc, Derby Week, and it's a go for Joe 49:24

1+ y ago49:24

49:24

Celtic fail to win once more, despite keeping their first clean sheet of the season! Ahead of the first derby of the season, the lads decide who's had the best transfer window so far, their dream deadline day signing, and predict who will be bragging on next week's episode...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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03: Celtic Knocked Out, Highland Education, and Mike McBeale 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

The tables turn as Celtic are knocked out of the League Cup by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. As deadline day approaches, debate rages over which club is the most appealing for potential signings - and whether or not Rangers will win the Treble...By The Bhoy and The Bear

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