Scottish Football Podcast

Can Dundee United Take the Next Step?

After a solid but ultimately unspectacular seventh-place finish, Dundee United head into the new season determined to kick on. Andrew Petrie is joined by Courier columnist Jim Spence and The Dode Fox Podcast's Ronny Costello to discuss a summer of change at Tannadice. The panel assess Jim Goodwin's future, the growing expectation of a more attacking style of play, and whether key signings such as Dylan Tait and the returning Jack Walton can help United move forward. They also reflect on the departures of influential figures including Amar Fatah and Luca Stephenson, debate the club's recruitment strategy and shine a spotlight on exciting academy prospect Cohen Leiper after his eye-catching start to the campaign. With hopes of a top-six finish and pressure building for progress, can Dundee United find the consistency they lacked last season?

Hearts After Heartbreak: What's Next at Tynecastle?

Hearts came agonisingly close to the ultimate prize before suffering heartbreak on the final day of last season. Now, a new chapter begins at Tynecastle. Andrew Petrie is joined by Heart Standard editor Joel Sked and former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to examine one of the most dramatic summers in recent club history. The panel discuss the departure of Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin, the arrival of new head coach Wouter Vrancken, and how Hearts' relationship with the Jamestown analytics model continues to shape recruitment. There's also debate over the futures of key players, including Claudio Braga, optimism around the return of Ajeu, and discussion about what progress should look like in a season of transition. After months of upheaval, can Hearts maintain their place among Scotland's leading clubs and take another step forward?

Sportsound: Falkirk, Scottish football and the World Cup

Richard Gordon is joined by Falkirk manager John McGlynn ahead of the new season and we chat World Cup with Pat Nevin, Derek Ferguson, Moira Gordon and Peter Wright.

From Relegation Fears to Top-Six Dreams: Kilmarnock's Season Preview

Kilmarnock head into the new Premiership season with optimism growing after a remarkable turnaround under Neil McCann. Charlotte Cohen is joined by Sandy Armour of the Killie Hippo and Callum Scott from the Forever and Ever podcast to discuss how Killie recovered from a difficult start to last season and why supporters are feeling positive again. The panel reflect on Stewart Kettlewell's departure, McCann's impact, the influence of January signings such as Joe Hugill and Findlay Curtis, and a summer rebuild that includes the return of Mark O'Hara and exciting new faces. They also assess the move back to a grass pitch, the club's ambitious training ground project and what success would look like this season. With top-six hopes beginning to grow, can Kilmarnock build on their strong finish and keep moving forward?

Ross County's Response, East Kilbride's Ambition and League Two Chaos

Who will win promotion? Who could surprise everyone? And who might be in for a long season? Craig Telfer and John Walker join Charlotte Cohen for a comprehensive preview of League One and League Two. Ross County's immediate promotion hopes, Hamilton's recruitment drive, East Kilbride's first full SPFL campaign and a fiercely competitive League Two all come under the microscope. With predictions for the biggest movers, top scorers and managers to watch, there's plenty for Scottish football fans to get excited about before the action begins.