Old Firm Facts

Roberto Mancini and Gianluigi Donnarumma were otherwise engaged, but Adam did manage to track down a Scotsman living in England and a Scotswoman with an Italian surname.

Stand-up comedian Jim Burke and music journalist Lisa-Marie Ferla relive one of the greatest international tournaments of modern times, share their thoughts on the final and respond to the racist abuse which players were subjected to.

Jim talks about immersing himself in the football culture of Barcelona, a powerful article he wrote on the Hillsborough disaster and his memories of the terraces in the '70s and '80s, Ange Postecoglou optimism, watching the final with an iconic Scottish football figure and his experiences in comedy. 

Lisa-Marie discusses a 19-year-old being tasked with taking the decisive penalty, the rise of fan media, Leigh Griffiths' future, her work in journalism and missing live music. 

Adam invites his guests to help him debunk a myth involving ill-informed takes on the Euros from writers with no understanding of football, puts questions to them from Twitter, indulges his love of Bruce Springsteen and Giorgio Chiellini, and ends the show with a touching tribute to the Euro 2020 champions featuring Rio Ferdinand. 

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After their popular appearance on episode six, stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw and radio presenter Steven Mill return to discuss their favourite moments from Euro 2020 and reflect on Scotland's experience at the tournament.

They're also joined by a mystery guest, who is in no mood for jokes after the Batley & Spen byelection. 

Ray shares some Partick Thistle optimism, explains his run-in with David James on Sky Sports and picks out some of his favourite Scottish comedians. 

Steven gives his thoughts on the season ahead for Dunfermline, provides insight into his interviews with the likes of Calvin Harris and Ed Sheeran, and looks back at his role in the Scotland squad announcement.

Adam debunks a myth involving obsessed Celtic bloggers, responds to an article accusing football fans of being given a 'free pass', puts questions from Twitter to his guests and draws up a list of completely legitimate reasons to dislike the most likeable England team in living memory. 

During this year's Pride Month, the likes of Manuel Neuer have shown solidarity at the European Championships.

Jon Holmes joins Adam to discuss his work as founder and lead of Sports Media LGBT+, as well as his role as senior editor and writer at Sky Sports. He talks about the impact of high-profile figures such as Graeme Souness and Scott Brown becoming allies, how we can help to make football a more inclusive environment, UEFA's disappointing response to Germany's rainbow displays, the importance of Pride and how Scotland can look to the future after Euro 2020. 

As well as being an acclaimed author, Ross Sayers has gone viral on numerous occasions with memorable observations on Twitter. He reflects on his experience of watching Scotland during the Euros and discusses LGBT+ representation in his novels, Scots language, tips for new writers, Bo Burnham, Ally McCoist, debating subway stops with Nicola Sturgeon and whether or not he's actually Old Firm Facts. 

Adam puts questions from Twitter to his guests, debunks a myth involving football fans once again being scapegoated and launches an emotional appeal to help Danny Murphy. 

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As Scotland (figuratively) and David Marshall (literally) come crashing down to earth, Adam is joined by Record Sport journalist Gaby McKay and football cartoonist Keith Wallace, better known as Fitbatweets, to discuss developments at the Euros.

Aberdeen fan Keith explains how he finds catharsis in comedy and turns Scottish football into art, reflects on the Derek McInnes era, recalls the time Frankie Boyle supported him in his stand-up days and reveals why he might not be welcome in Berwick-upon-Tweed. 

Killie supporter Gaby breaks down a shambolic period at Rugby Park, looks back at some classic Serie A moments including an unlikely Italian tribute to a Scottish beverage, makes a passionate case for Taylor Swift and treats us to a special Euro 2020 quiz in which Gareth Southgate's sci-fi past emerges. 

Adam raises questions about some controversial choices made in the aftermath of Christian Eriksen's collapse, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and dares to suggest that the English national team might not in fact be Marxists. 

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Just days ahead of Scotland's men's team competing in a major tournament for the first time in 23 years, Adam speaks to the man who led them at France '98 and asks the question on an entire nation's mind: "Is it true you released a single in the sixties as part of a group called Hammy and the Hamsters?".

Craig Brown reveals how to beat England at Wembley, reflects on his choice to leave Ally McCoist out of his World Cup squad and explains how he stopped the original Ronaldo, as well as talking about youth football, Steve Clarke, Jose Mourinho and why Gareth Southgate will be worried about Scotland.

He's joined by Scotland's very own Ron Burgundy. STV News anchorman and Scotland Tonight presenter John MacKay gives an insight into interviews with the likes of Billy Connolly and Donald Trump, sets the record straight on his apparent tie obsession and recalls one Scotland fan's unexpected journey to France '98. 

Adam puts questions from Twitter to his guests, translates that 'Rules For Women During The Football' list and asks the man whose team he once ran home from school to watch a question that includes the words 'sexiest' and 'maw'. 

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Adam is joined by multi-million-selling singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald and ESPN Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae to discuss Ange Postecoglou and Scottish football's reaction to foreign managers, what we could learn from Germany, arrogant English pundits and Scotland's forthcoming Euro 2020 triumph.  

Amy gives an insight into her songwriting, looks back on encounters with the likes of Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and Maradona, recalls singing Flower of Scotland at Hampden and provides an update on her infamous beef with Tommy Wright. 

Derek remembers commentating on a classic Champions League final, explains how he's adapted his commentary style during the pandemic, talks about his work on EA Sports' FIFA games and fulfils a request from Adam that will make every Scotland fan's day.

Adam looks into commentators apologising for 'fruity language' in Myths Debunked, channels Mark Lawrenson for some withering takes on classic lyrics, adds Scouse to his list of questionable accents and puts questions from Twitter to Amy and Derek.

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Adam is joined by Big Issue reporter Hannah Westwater and Off The Ball host Stuart Cosgrove to reflect on the Scottish Cup Final, which proves enjoyable for St Johnstone fan Stuart and cathartic for Hibs supporter Hannah.  

Stuart explains why this is St Johnstone's greatest ever season, names the Saints player who could have made the Scotland squad, reveals the link between Marvin Gaye and Aberdeen, shares Steven Thompson's hidden talent and talks us through his role in bringing Friends to UK TV screens.

Hannah discusses the emotional resonance of Sunshine on Leith, how Hibs have helped her learn about her father, whether her club's season can be considered a success or failure, the vital stories she shines a light on through her work with the Big Issue and her extensive knowledge of mid-noughties emo. 

Adam delivers his response to patronising English coverage of the Scotland squad, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and attempts to settle the great Jack Ross cardigan debate. 

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Scots Abroad podcast host John Walker and Off The Ball presenter Tam Cowan join Adam to discuss Motherwell's season ticket gesture, Rangers' journey to the top, the scenes in Glasgow on Saturday night and some reasons to be cheerful ahead of the Euros. 

John explains his Ryan Gauld obsession, tells us about the Scottish players making names for themselves abroad, provides some context for THAT Jack Hendry clip and explains what Celtic fans are missing while the defender's in Belgium.

Tam gives his thoughts on Off The Ball's longevity, shares the uncensored version of an infamous Jose Quitongo story, reflects on his years as a restaurant reviewer and reveals which former England manager tried it on with his mother-in-law 

Adam watches a river turn staunch in Moment of the Week, puts questions from Twitter to his guests and shares some quotes from the most withering pizza review of all time. 

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Adam is joined by employment lawyer Natasha Meikle of the A Celtic State Of Mind podcast and Mogwai frontman Stuart Braithwaite to chat about the end of the Shane Duffy era, Celtic's PR disasters, which of their club's players would make a Premiership XI and cooking with Lorenzo Amoruso.

Natasha talks about the comments she's dealt with on social media following appearances on Sky and the BBC as well as the relationship between Celtic and fan media, while Stuart discusses his recent number one album, reflects on soundtracking Zinedine Zidane and recommends some classics for Mogwai fans.

Adam hails a Scottish swearing masterclass in Moment of the Week, shares questions from Twitter about the likes of Blur, Graeme Souness and Ryan Christie and wrongly implicates Liam Neeson in the downfall of a major bank as he recalls some memorable Scottish football headlines from this season.

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There's a reunion this week as Adam is joined by former Soccer FM hosts Ray Bradshaw and Steven Mill. Award-winning stand-up comedian Ray and radio presenter Steven share their Soccer FM highlights, explore Partick Thistle stereotypes, compare Scottish football's most iconic mascots and explain how Shaggy became a Dunfermline fan. 

Adam debunks a myth involving Rangers fans and the Scottish election, looks at Scottish football's approach to mental wellbeing and reveals what supporters hate most about their rivals, while Steven recalls some memorable radio moments and Ray reflects on becoming the first comedian to perform a show in English and sign language simultaneously. 

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