Old Firm Facts

What does America's 44th President have in common with former Hearts, Rangers and Scotland defender David Weir? More than you'd think, if a memorable article from one of Adam's guests is anything to go by. 

Neil Cameron has spent 30 years in Scottish sports journalism, and he discusses the lighter side to Jim McLean that he discovered when ghostwriting the Dundee United icon's newspaper column, his belief that Dick Campbell is the best manager in Scotland, the angry man who fixed Hugh Keevins' washing machine, writing about the anniversary of Screamadelica, being the subject of a complaint to UEFA and his Obama/Weir crossover.

Author, columnist and documentary presenter Chris McQueer returns to the show in order to set the record straight on those 'anti-English' allegations, unearth some bizarre Celtic mottos, give his verdict on Angeball, recall watching Jim Leishman flirt, explain how he took himself out of his comfort zone as a writer, tell Adam what to expect from his new BBC documentary on Scotland's attitude to England and confirm that, despite what a newspaper front page might have suggested, he's still very much alive.

Adam debunks a myth involving Chris Sutton and Neil Lennon, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and counts down a hate-filled, McQueer-themed top 5 featuring a Tory MP and a panda who just loves Fridays.

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After the season's first Edinburgh derby, Adam is joined by guests from both sides of the divide. 

Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman journalist Barry Anderson discusses the importance of Craig Gordon, what's changed at Hearts since the Brora Rangers embarrassment, why we need to do more in terms of marketing our game, chasing Vladimir Romanov on a bike, proposed changes to Hampden, interviewing Rino Gattuso and a chaotic experience with former Dundee and Rangers defender Zurab Khizanishvili.

FourFourTwo and Nutmeg writer Kenny Millar has worked in communications for the SFA, Scottish national team and Hibs, and he talks about the emergence of Matt Macey, the challenges faced by staff at the SPFL, his work with the United to Prevent Suicide movement, stalking Efe Ambrose, writing Ian Cathro's best man speech, the importance of 'marginal gains' in Scottish sport, writing a book on Football Manager obsession, almost securing a move to Hibs for Andy Robertson and how Neil Lennon cost him a Christmas night out.

Adam puts questions from Twitter to Barry and Kenny, introduces a new feature highlighting tenuous Celtic and Rangers links, shares some iconic responses to Scottish football club Twitter accounts and asks his guests to help him debunk a myth involving the words 'Edouard', 'tinpot' and 'nan.

Say what you like about the Old Firm Facts podcast, but it's almost certainly the only Scottish football show released this week to feature an unexpected cameo from an Olympic gold medallist doing her laundry. 

That appearance occurs thanks to ESPN commentator and football author Mark Donaldson. He discusses what Hearts becoming Britain's biggest fan-owned club means to him, Serie A, commentating on the US Open, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol's shepherd's pie post-its, hanging out with Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wison, writing the late Paul Mariner's autobiography, Terry Butcher's Knebworth near-miss, the trap commentators can fall into and failing to recognise a legendary World Cup winner.

Reigning Scottish Comedian of the Year Marc Jennings talks about Steve Clarke, being chastised as a Celtic ball boy, an obscure piece of Scottish football literature, performing stand-up, Dave Chappelle's gravitas, the link between Lionel Messi and Chris Rock, call centre life, a Scottish football x Curb Your Enthusiasm crossover and the time Celtic were overshadowed by r'n'b star Ne-Yo.

Adam enlists Mark and Marc to help him debunk two myths involving Andy Murray, shares his dislike of Novak Djokovic, asks his guests questions submitted by listeners, debunks another Ronaldo myth, shares a rare bit of positivity from Twitter and somehow finds a flaw in the Ally McCoist classic A Shot At Glory.

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Celtic's failure to score a last-gasp equaliser after deciding not to return the ball to a Rangers side who had deliberately put the ball out of play may have robbed us of seven days of conspiracies, thinkpieces and Twitter rage, but there was still plenty for Adam and his guests to get stuck into. 

Sky Sports News transfer guru and news editor Anthony Joseph discusses a questionable Chris Sutton take, 'indirect racism', his serious Covid case and the importance of getting vaccinated, interviewing the Albanian president about Celtic and which club has had the best transfer window. 

BBC senior broadcast journalist Jane Lewis talks about what Sunday's win means for Rangers, St Johnstone's European nights, reporting from the Rio Olympics, hosting Scottish Women's Premier League coverage, Vladimir Romanov memories, the mystery cameo during Rangers v Alashkert and an awkward encounter with Mr Blobby.

Adam debunks a myth involving Roy Keane and a misleading headline, addresses the elephant in the room when it comes to Ronaldo, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and makes an embarrassing admission involving English football and a pet duck. 

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The Old Firm Facts podcast has hit 20 episodes, and Adam is joined by two excellent guests to celebrate that milestone. 

Daily Record sportswriter talks about how Denis Law became his hero, his frustration with the treatment of youth football in Scotland, how the Scottish press have responded to Ange Postecoglou, Brockville memories, the nasty side of social media and how he nearly got an FA Cup quarter-final cancelled.

Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari discusses Postecoglou's 'velvet sledgehammer', the Celtic manager's man-management, how toughness is manifested in Angeball, what Australians have to say about the likes of Tom Rogic and Martin Boyle, and Lyndon Dykes' decision to choose Scotland. 

Adam debunks two myths this week, with the first concerning a BBC headline about Rangers and the second relating to the depressing footage that emerged from a Rangers supporters bus. He puts questions from Twitter to his guests, attempts to summarise a relentlessly ridiculous week in 90 seconds and shares an extract from The Neil Lennon Guide To Acceptable Body Language. 

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As Scotland reels from the news that Jermain Defoe went for lunch, Adam is fortunate to be joined by two fantastic guests from the media in his attempt to make sense of it all. 

Journalist and academic Jennifer M Jones talks about covering League Two matches, the relationship between clubs and the media, Rangers charging reporters for access, Billy Gilmour's Ardrossan lunches, football rivalries, social media dopamine hits and how to stay sane on Twitter. 

ITV News Scotland correspondent Peter Adam Smith discusses 'riding into battle' against Charles Green, getting on the wrong side of Jim Traynor, Steven Gerrard's motivation, the reporting and policing of Rangers fans at George Square, bringing David Martindale's inspiring story to a UK-wide audience and exposing the anti-Rangers sandcastle lobby.

Adam enlists Trevor Noah and Jerry Seinfeld to put an end to Lionel Messi v Michael Jordan discourse, calls on his guests to help him debunk a myth involving Scottish football media bias, looks at the controversial work of noted epidemiologist Brendan Rodgers and brings up The Joan Burnie Incident again. 

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Ever sent an abusive tweet to a social media admin? Ever accused a commentator of being biased against your team because his voice was slightly higher when the team you don't like scored than when the team you do like scored?

This week, Adam's joined by two guests who've been on the receiving end. 

Former FIFA, SFA and SPFL social media admin David Childs discusses Scottish football's similarity with River Plate, high hopes for Kyogo, how the Messi news went down in Madrid, Partick Thistle's 'iconic' 2012/13 squad, refreshing Aston Villa transparency and Ja Rule's unlikely Scottish football cameo. 

BT Sport and Premier Sports commentator Rory Hamilton talks about commentating on England v Scotland, the importance of talking up Scottish football, TV deal frustration, why the Saturday 3pm blackout is outdated, taking advice from Martin Tyler, his approach to commentary and his famous 'Glasgow Colosseum'.

Adam shares some messages from jubilant Hibs fans, explains why Juventus Women's 'apology' wasn't an apology, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and debunks a myth involving Aberdeen fans and the Celebration Polis.

"Inject the cinch baby". Those words from Albion Rovers encapsulated a spectacular few days in Scottish football, and Adam is joined by two fantastic guests to try and make sense of it all. BT Sport, Premier Sports and Rangers TV broadcaster Emma Dodds talks about Steven Gerrard's impact at Ibrox, how Allan McGregor compares to Andy Goram, her admiration for Emma Hayes and Ally McCoist, interviewing Ronaldo, gaining an insight into Ange Postecoglou in Dubai, LGBTQ+ visibility in football, seeing Madonna up close in Paris and how BT Sport's Scottish football coverage became so popular. 

Blethered podcast host and The Celtic Way columnist Sean McDonald discusses an eventful start to the season for Celtic, Joe Hart's arrival, Craig Gordon revisionism, living in Barcelona and the current financial difficulties at the Nou Camp, a memorable debate on Good Morning Britain, his interview with an Al Qaeda bombmaker turned MI6 spy and writing about Celtic. 

Adam debunks a myth concerning fan media and the mainstream with his guests, puts questions from Twitter to them, runs out of breath attempting to recap the week's events and laments an elderly woman's underwhelming Nou Camp photo.

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Scottish football's back and, after a week's break, so is the Old Firm Facts podcast. 

Solicitor advocate Erin Grieve of the Scottish Football Forums podcast and DJ, author and music journalist Robin Murray join Adam for a look ahead to the new season. 

Aberdeen fan Erin discusses her long-awaited return to Pittodrie, Aberdeen's new signings, Scott Brown's immediate impact, Dons legend Eoin Jess, acting for St Mirren in a legal capacity, the sexism she encounters as a female football fan, taking part in a refereeing course and how Love Island is basically just a horny transfer window.

Dundee supporter Robin talks about his side's return to the Premiership, the Charlie Adam effect, travel adaptor misunderstander Jason Cummings, the Ravanelli and Caniggia days, media treatment of Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears, compiling classic albums in his new book and memorable interviews with the likes of Mark Ronson and Nile Rodgers. 

Adam enlists his guests to debunk a Leigh Griffiths myth, puts questions to them from Twitter, subjects them to a football lyrics quiz, bemoans funkless wedding bands and attempts to recap all the pre-season moments you might have missed in less than 70 seconds. 

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The Old Firm Facts podcast is on a quick pre-season break, but for this special episode Adam has assembled some highlights from the first 15 shows. 

In the first three-and-a-half months of the podcast, Adam has spoken to 27 guests, including five journalists, five podcasters, four radio presenters, four authors, three TV hosts, three stand-up comedians, two musicians with number-one albums, the founder of Sports Media LGBT+, a commentator, a cartoonist and a former Scotland manager. 

In this episode, you'll hear 31 clips featuring passionate, informed opinions from fans, insights into the worlds of TV, radio and music, Scottish football myths picked apart by Adam and numerous reminders of what's great about our game.

And, yes, George Galloway impersonations. 

Join the likes of Amy Macdonald, Derek Rae, Stuart Cosgrove, Jean Johansson and Craig Brown as they help Adam create the show that Apple podcasts critic 'Reviewer11324213' called "Worth listening to". 

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