10 likes, 0 comments - thesoundofthebar on January 5, 2026: "📢 The time has almost arrived for our first episode hosted by one individual with 15 years of podcast experience and a legend of the Scot...

It's been a couple of days since the World Cup draw was made, which means it's been about a fortnight since the World Cup draw started... As much as I was excited that Scotland were in the World Cup draw for the second competition running, and the first without the caveat of being a playoff team since France 98, everyone knew FIFA and the USA were going to combine to make an absolute farce of this draw.

Scotland have done it, we're going to the World Cup! Graeme hosted the continuing celebrations as he was joined by Daris, both Johns, Krys and Laurie. The guys talked over an amazing night at Hampden as Scotland qualified for our first World Cup since 1998. We discussed the build up to the match itself, before moving onto all the crucial moments in the game, including which of the goals from Mctominay, Tierney and McLean was the best.

John is joined by Ethan from The Dugout and Cammy and Rhys from the Rhys and Cammy podcast. We discuss the game against Greece with us giving the starting eleven ratings out of 10. There is debate about possible changes for the team for Tuesday as we look to win and qualify for the World Cup. Will Clarke throw a curveball, are attackers who are in wheelchairs allowed to play?

Regulars John, Graeme D and Laurie are joined by regular guest when it comes to the national team, Alan aka Air Force Wan. Making his first appearance on the podcast is Cammy who is a fan of many teams and is given one of the cruelest introductions ever. On one of the most random episodes we've ever recorded, there is chat about why Laurie should take a break from Rugby Park and visit Auchinleck Talbot's Beechwood Park instead.

Scotland are 10 points, level with Denmark at the top of the group and are now within touching distance of the World Cup - so the lads hit the important debating points, what is Scotland's world cup song - Born in The USA by Springsteen or Living In America by James Brown? Danny, Laurie, Josh and debutant Daris debrief Two Jobby Performances but six massive points and while doing so, manage to name every player to have scored under Steve Clarke.

The two John's, Danny, Graeme D and Josh are joined by comedian Mark Nelson and Clark from the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal. We kick off by chatting about the great work that TASA do where they have given money to organisations abroad when Scotland are on their travels. Check out where you can see previous donations and find out how you can get involved.

This week on the Scottish Football Forums Podcast, John is joined by Charlie, Dave, Danny and Ethan to dissect another lively weekend of action. The guys look back at the domestic scene, including Talbot’s big Scottish Cup win over local rivals Cumnock. There’s plenty of chat on the managerial situation at Aberdeen, with opinions flying on what direction the Dons should take next.

In this episode, John and Krys are joined by author Steven Lawther to discuss his latest book, "We Led in Munich: the Unlikely Adventures of Raith Rovers in Europe". The book is effectively a follow up to Steven's "Unthinkable: Raith Rovers Improbably Journey from the Bottom of Scottish Football" in which Raith Rovers went on to win the League Cup in November 1994 and thus qualify for Europe.