Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ en 981465 Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair talks about anything and everything. Maybe even football. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7175d932-5aaa-11ed-bd33-ab4aad5770e8/image/072f5bf8d2da64481ef0345124506f2b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ no episodic Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair talks about anything and everything. Maybe even football. Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair talks about anything and everything. Maybe even football.

]]> Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast lifewithbrianmcclair@gmail.com Ep. 67 - Two Flutes Singer/songwriter and Sheffield Wednesday fan Paul Carrack joins us to talk about Hillsborough woes, Choccy's benevolence, David Hirst, dodging toothbrushes, Mike & the Mechanics, remaining anonymous, and Huey Lewis' phone number. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Singer/songwriter and Sheffield Wednesday fan Paul Carrack joins us to talk about Hillsborough woes, Choccy's benevolence, David Hirst, dodging toothbrushes, Mike & the Mechanics, remaining anonymous, and Huey Lewis' phone number. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Singer/songwriter and Sheffield Wednesday fan Paul Carrack joins us to talk about Hillsborough woes, Choccy's benevolence, David Hirst, dodging toothbrushes, Mike & the Mechanics, remaining anonymous, and Huey Lewis' phone number.

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]]> 4125 yes Ep. 66 - Jet Set Willy Brian is joined by golf, rugby and Olympics commentator - and fellow Scot - Andrew Cotter. We talk about Motherwell memories, Syd Puddefoot, Finnish SAS training, 'diddy' sports, impartiality on the mic, Scotland's World Cup endeavours, ghostwriters, golf courses, and Steve Nicol's feet ⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:01:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian is joined by golf, rugby and Olympics commentator - and fellow Scot - Andrew Cotter. We talk about Motherwell memories, Syd Puddefoot, Finnish SAS training, 'diddy' sports, impartiality on the mic, Scotland's World Cup endeavours, ghostwriters, golf courses, and Steve Nicol's feet ⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian is joined by golf, rugby and Olympics commentator - and fellow Scot - Andrew Cotter. We talk about Motherwell memories, Syd Puddefoot, Finnish SAS training, 'diddy' sports, impartiality on the mic, Scotland's World Cup endeavours, ghostwriters, golf courses, and Steve Nicol's feet

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]]> 5232 yes Ep. 65 - The Superglue Gang We celebrate our fifth birthday in the company of veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan. He joins us to talk about Arsenal, growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, impartiality and controlling narratives in the media, the gift of Donald Trump, cheeky snifters in the ITN newsroom, crooked greyhound racing, and much more. ⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We celebrate our fifth birthday in the company of veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan. He joins us to talk about Arsenal, growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, impartiality and controlling narratives in the media, the gift of Donald Trump, cheeky snifters in the ITN newsroom, crooked greyhound racing, and much more. ⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We celebrate our fifth birthday in the company of veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan. He joins us to talk about Arsenal, growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, impartiality and controlling narratives in the media, the gift of Donald Trump, cheeky snifters in the ITN newsroom, crooked greyhound racing, and much more.

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]]> 4772 yes Ep.64 - Born In The Bridewell We're joined by another Brian for this one - Brian Nash a.k.a Nasher, guitarist with legendary 80s band Frankie Goes To Hollywood. He talks about the band's origin story, how classic songs like Relax and The Power of Love came to be, supporting Liverpool and having a soft spot for Millwall, the perils of the music business, signing on and being skint when fame vanished, and working as a celebrant having done over 500 funerals to date. ⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We're joined by another Brian for this one - Brian Nash a.k.a Nasher, guitarist with legendary 80s band Frankie Goes To Hollywood. He talks about the band's origin story, how classic songs like Relax and The Power of Love came to be, supporting Liverpool and having a soft spot for Millwall, the perils of the music business, signing on and being skint when fame vanished, and working as a celebrant having done over 500 funerals to date. ⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're joined by another Brian for this one - Brian Nash a.k.a Nasher, guitarist with legendary 80s band Frankie Goes To Hollywood. He talks about the band's origin story, how classic songs like Relax and The Power of Love came to be, supporting Liverpool and having a soft spot for Millwall, the perils of the music business, signing on and being skint when fame vanished, and working as a celebrant having done over 500 funerals to date.

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]]> 4770 yes Ep. 63 - Adventures In Babysitting Sky Sports News doyenne Hayley McQueen joins us to talk about growing up the daughter of a famous footballer, how the news channel has changed, living next door to Fabrizio Ravanelli, working for Richard and Judy, avoiding romance with Ronaldo, and Gary Pallister's bulge! Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Sky Sports News doyenne Hayley McQueen joins us to talk about growing up the daughter of a famous footballer, how the news channel has changed, living next door to Fabrizio Ravanelli, working for Richard and Judy, avoiding romance with Ronaldo, and Gary Pallister's bulge! Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sky Sports News doyenne Hayley McQueen joins us to talk about growing up the daughter of a famous footballer, how the news channel has changed, living next door to Fabrizio Ravanelli, working for Richard and Judy, avoiding romance with Ronaldo, and Gary Pallister's bulge!

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]]> 5133 yes Ep. 62 - Yorkshire Adonis Emmerdale legend Mark Charnock is our guest this time. He tells about his uncles co-opting him into supporting Manchester United, impressing the England manager, pitch battles, Zombies, acting anxiety, being an Adonis, and his cooking skills. ⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Emmerdale legend Mark Charnock is our guest this time. He tells about his uncles co-opting him into supporting Manchester United, impressing the England manager, pitch battles, Zombies, acting anxiety, being an Adonis, and his cooking skills. ⁠⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Emmerdale legend Mark Charnock is our guest this time. He tells about his uncles co-opting him into supporting Manchester United, impressing the England manager, pitch battles, Zombies, acting anxiety, being an Adonis, and his cooking skills.

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]]> 4680 yes Ep. 61 - House Style Sam Delaney of Top Flight Time Machine is our guest on this episode, in which we talk about men's mental health, Upton park memories, the 'West Ham' way, holding grudges, Roy Keane, shitting yourself, and much more! ⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:45:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Sam Delaney of Top Flight Time Machine is our guest on this episode, in which we talk about men's mental health, Upton park memories, the 'West Ham' way, holding grudges, Roy Keane, shitting yourself, and much more! ⁠⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sam Delaney of Top Flight Time Machine is our guest on this episode, in which we talk about men's mental health, Upton park memories, the 'West Ham' way, holding grudges, Roy Keane, shitting yourself, and much more!

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]]> 5159 yes Ep. 60 - Red Red Wine Comedian, author and broadcaster Paul Tonkinson is Brian's guest on this episode. He joins us to talk about swashbuckling Manchester United teams, working with Michael McIntyre, running through the Sahara desert, performing in Iraq, and the highs and lows of red wine. ⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:05:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Comedian, author and broadcaster Paul Tonkinson is Brian's guest on this episode. He joins us to talk about swashbuckling Manchester United teams, working with Michael McIntyre, running through the Sahara desert, performing in Iraq, and the highs and lows of red wine. ⁠Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Comedian, author and broadcaster Paul Tonkinson is Brian's guest on this episode. He joins us to talk about swashbuckling Manchester United teams, working with Michael McIntyre, running through the Sahara desert, performing in Iraq, and the highs and lows of red wine.

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]]> 4158 yes Ep. 59 - Sorted For E's And Quiz The great Scottish author Irvine Welsh joins Brian to talk about the return of Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie in his new book Men in Love. We also find out why he has a soft spot for West Ham, stood David Bowie up twice, got arrested aged 8, and has to think like a Hearts fan. Plus loads more! Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:02:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast The great Scottish author Irvine Welsh joins Brian to talk about the return of Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie in his new book Men in Love. We also find out why he has a soft spot for West Ham, stood David Bowie up twice, got arrested aged 8, and has to think like a Hearts fan. Plus loads more! Music by Liam McClair⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The great Scottish author Irvine Welsh joins Brian to talk about the return of Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie in his new book Men in Love. We also find out why he has a soft spot for West Ham, stood David Bowie up twice, got arrested aged 8, and has to think like a Hearts fan. Plus loads more!


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]]> 3783 yes Ep. 58 - Uncle Johnny's Car Brian's guest is pro-golfer and Ryder Cup winner Stephen Gallacher, who joins the lads to talk about Celtic, the magic of the Masters, 'dogging' up the golf course, the consequences of missing a cut, and Alex Ferguson's motivational skills. Music by Liam McClair⁠ and ⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 13 May 2025 05:02:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian's guest is pro-golfer and Ryder Cup winner Stephen Gallacher, who joins the lads to talk about Celtic, the magic of the Masters, 'dogging' up the golf course, the consequences of missing a cut, and Alex Ferguson's motivational skills. Music by Liam McClair⁠ and ⁠Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian's guest is pro-golfer and Ryder Cup winner Stephen Gallacher, who joins the lads to talk about Celtic, the magic of the Masters, 'dogging' up the golf course, the consequences of missing a cut, and Alex Ferguson's motivational skills.


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]]> 4828 yes Ep. 57 - Corned Beef, Tatties And Beans Brian welcomes his old pal and teammate Gordon Strachan to this month's pod to talk about the time he abandoned Choccy at Manchester United, his prickly relationship with Fergie, the zen influence of Tim Booth, Rod Stewart's bed, getting a mixed reception at Celtic, the humour of Tommy Burns, getting letters from Neil Diamond, and the art of punditry. There's also the quiz where they display their knowledge (or lack) of each other. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:02:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian welcomes his old pal and teammate Gordon Strachan to this month's pod to talk about the time he abandoned Choccy at Manchester United, his prickly relationship with Fergie, the zen influence of Tim Booth, Rod Stewart's bed, getting a mixed reception at Celtic, the humour of Tommy Burns, getting letters from Neil Diamond, and the art of punditry. There's also the quiz where they display their knowledge (or lack) of each other. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian welcomes his old pal and teammate Gordon Strachan to this month's pod to talk about the time he abandoned Choccy at Manchester United, his prickly relationship with Fergie, the zen influence of Tim Booth, Rod Stewart's bed, getting a mixed reception at Celtic, the humour of Tommy Burns, getting letters from Neil Diamond, and the art of punditry. There's also the quiz where they display their knowledge (or lack) of each other.


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]]> 5004 yes Ep. 56 - Tobacco And Viagra Scottish actor Simon Weir joins Brian and the lads on this episode. We talk charity game bust-ups, bugging John Aldridge, resurrecting a defunct football club, shopping doon the Barras, stunt dildos, cancelled soap operas, and there's controversy in the quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:02:00 -0000 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Scottish actor Simon Weir joins Brian and the lads on this episode. We talk charity game bust-ups, bugging John Aldridge, resurrecting a defunct football club, shopping doon the Barras, stunt dildos, cancelled soap operas, and there's controversy in the quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Scottish actor Simon Weir joins Brian and the lads on this episode. We talk charity game bust-ups, bugging John Aldridge, resurrecting a defunct football club, shopping doon the Barras, stunt dildos, cancelled soap operas, and there's controversy in the quiz!


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]]> 4898 yes Ep. 55 - Sprinkles On The Pillow Comedian and actor Lloyd Griffith joins Brian, Matthew and Mark on this episode, where he tells us about freezing his tits off in Grimsby, hair transplants, choir singing, Clayton Blackmore's shooting, Fantasy Football fancies, and Helena Bonham Carter's plastic feet. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 55 - Sprinkles On The Pillow full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Comedian and actor Lloyd Griffith joins Brian, Matthew and Mark on this episode, where he tells us about freezing his tits off in Grimsby, hair transplants, choir singing, Clayton Blackmore's shooting, Fantasy Football fancies, and Helena Bonham Carter's plastic feet. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Comedian and actor Lloyd Griffith joins Brian, Matthew and Mark on this episode, where he tells us about freezing his tits off in Grimsby, hair transplants, choir singing, Clayton Blackmore's shooting, Fantasy Football fancies, and Helena Bonham Carter's plastic feet.


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]]> 4760 yes Ep. 54 - Gabbiadini Turbo Our first guest of 2025 is podcaster and writer Andy Dawson who joins us to talk about the terraces at Sunderland, putting football in the sea, working with Bob Mortimer and the success of Athletico Mince, Steve Bruce's malapropisms, and there's the usual quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 54 - Gabbiadini Turbo full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Our first guest of 2025 is podcaster and writer Andy Dawson who joins us to talk about the terraces at Sunderland, putting football in the sea, working with Bob Mortimer and the success of Athletico Mince, Steve Bruce's malapropisms, and there's the usual quiz! Our first guest of 2025 is podcaster and writer Andy Dawson who joins us to talk about the terraces at Sunderland, putting football in the sea, working with Bob Mortimer and the success of Athletico Mince, Steve Bruce's malapropisms, and there's the usual quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our first guest of 2025 is podcaster and writer Andy Dawson who joins us to talk about the terraces at Sunderland, putting football in the sea, working with Bob Mortimer and the success of Athletico Mince, Steve Bruce's malapropisms, and there's the usual quiz!


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]]> 3986 yes Ep. 53 - Hotels In Amsterdam Causing a commotion on this episode is singer/songwriter Lloyd Cole who joins Brian to discuss his music, swerving the Manchester clubs in favour of Chelsea, the meaning of lyrics, having a cuppa with Morrissey, Glasgow Uni, dealing with fame, and looking like Jimmy Carr. There's also another ridiculous quiz to enjoy/endure! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 53 - Hotels In Amsterdam full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Causing a commotion on this episode is singer/songwriter Lloyd Cole who joins Brian to discuss his music, swerving the Manchester clubs in favour of Chelsea, the meaning of lyrics, having a cuppa with Morrissey, Glasgow Uni, dealing with fame, and looking like Jimmy Carr. There's also another ridiculous quiz to enjoy/endure! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Causing a commotion on this episode is singer/songwriter Lloyd Cole who joins Brian to discuss his music, swerving the Manchester clubs in favour of Chelsea, the meaning of lyrics, having a cuppa with Morrissey, Glasgow Uni, dealing with fame, and looking like Jimmy Carr. There's also another ridiculous quiz to enjoy/endure!


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]]> 4655 yes Ep. 52 - There's Only Three Jamie Pollocks Never Mind The Bollocks, here comes Choccy with special guest, punk rocker and music journalist John Robb to talk about Blackpool's ups and downs, manager vultures, prison triallists, his punk ethos, 70s fashions, Kurt Cobain, Liam Gallagher, Fergie's handling of young players, and gig riots. He also takes on our quiz and the 'Focus On' feature. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 52 - There's Only Three Jamie Pollocks full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Never Mind The Bollocks, here comes Choccy with special guest, punk rocker and music journalist John Robb to talk about Blackpool's ups and downs, manager vultures, prison triallists, his punk ethos, 70s fashions, Kurt Cobain, Liam Gallagher, Fergie's handling of young players, and gig riots. He also takes on our quiz and the 'Focus On' feature. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Never Mind The Bollocks, here comes Choccy with special guest, punk rocker and music journalist John Robb to talk about Blackpool's ups and downs, manager vultures, prison triallists, his punk ethos, 70s fashions, Kurt Cobain, Liam Gallagher, Fergie's handling of young players, and gig riots. He also takes on our quiz and the 'Focus On' feature.


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]]> 4559 yes Ep. 51 - Hot Yoga We're back again for another season and our first special guest is comedian Susie McCabe, who joins us to talk Celtic, surviving a heart attack, scary dares, menopause advice, voicing opinions, and she takes Brian on in our Shakespeare quiz Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:59:00 -0000 Ep. 51 - Hot Yoga full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We're back again for another season and our first special guest is comedian Susie McCabe, who joins us to talk Celtic, surviving a heart attack, scary dares, menopause advice, voicing opinions, and she takes Brian on in our Shakespeare quiz Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're back again for another season and our first special guest is comedian Susie McCabe, who joins us to talk Celtic, surviving a heart attack, scary dares, menopause advice, voicing opinions, and she takes Brian on in our Shakespeare quiz


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]]> 4770 yes Ep. 50 - End Of A (Half) Century Welcome to our 50th episode, and we celebrate our half century with former Sky Sports touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves. Talk turns to Geoff's experiences working with the biggest, and moodiest managers in the Premier League: from the likes of Klopp and Guardiola, to - of course - Sir Alex Ferguson. Choccy tells us how he liked to swerve the media, and we discuss Geoff and Brian's shared musical passions. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 50 - End Of A (Half) Century full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Welcome to our 50th episode, and we celebrate our half century with former Sky Sports touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves. Talk turns to Geoff's experiences working with the biggest, and moodiest managers in the Premier League: from the likes of Klopp and Guardiola, to - of course - Sir Alex Ferguson. Choccy tells us how he liked to swerve the media, and we discuss Geoff and Brian's shared musical passions. Welcome to our 50th episode, and we celebrate our half century with former Sky Sports touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves. Talk turns to Geoff's experiences working with the biggest, and moodiest managers in the Premier League: from the likes of Klopp and Guardiola, to - of course - Sir Alex Ferguson. Choccy tells us how he liked to swerve the media, and we discuss Geoff and Brian's shared musical passions. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to our 50th episode, and we celebrate our half century with former Sky Sports touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves. Talk turns to Geoff's experiences working with the biggest, and moodiest managers in the Premier League: from the likes of Klopp and Guardiola, to - of course - Sir Alex Ferguson. Choccy tells us how he liked to swerve the media, and we discuss Geoff and Brian's shared musical passions.

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]]> 5583 yes Ep. 49 - Be F**kin' Nice Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan is our special guest for this episode and chats with Choccy about the outstanding crime drama Kin, restaurant rebuffs, catching the eye of Fergie and Big Sam, hard men, Manchester United, shadow boxing to Rocky, chocolate binges, and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 49 - Be F**kin' Nice full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan is our special guest for this episode and chats with Choccy about the outstanding crime drama Kin, restaurant rebuffs, catching the eye of Fergie and Big Sam, hard men, Manchester United, shadow boxing to Rocky, chocolate binges, and much more! Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan is our special guest for this episode and chats with Choccy about the outstanding crime drama Kin, restaurant rebuffs, catching the eye of Fergie and Big Sam, hard men, Manchester United, shadow boxing to Rocky, chocolate binges, and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan is our special guest for this episode and chats with Choccy about the outstanding crime drama Kin, restaurant rebuffs, catching the eye of Fergie and Big Sam, hard men, Manchester United, shadow boxing to Rocky, chocolate binges, and much more!


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]]> 4963 yes Ep. 48 - Everything Here Is Above Board Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter joins us on this episode to talk about the band's recent number 1 album, the Britpop years, rivalry with Oasis, Manchester United's current travails, Brian's weekly budget, the best things in our shed, almost tipping Aerosmith off the wagon, and we've got a very fishy quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 48 - Everything Here Is Above Board full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter joins us on this episode to talk about the band's recent number 1 album, the Britpop years, rivalry with Oasis, Manchester United's current travails, Brian's weekly budget, the best things in our shed, almost tipping Aerosmith off the wagon, and we've got a very fishy quiz! Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter joins us on this episode to talk about the band's recent number 1 album, the Britpop years, rivalry with Oasis, Manchester United's current travails, Brian's weekly budget, the best things in our shed, almost tipping Aerosmith off the wagon, and we've got a very fishy quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter joins us on this episode to talk about the band's recent number 1 album, the Britpop years, rivalry with Oasis, Manchester United's current travails, Brian's weekly budget, the best things in our shed, almost tipping Aerosmith off the wagon, and we've got a very fishy quiz!

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]]> 4676 yes Ep. 47 - Lust For Leith We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Jo Caulfield for this episode, in which we discuss difficult roommates, Edinburgh, bad comics, stadium criteria for Premier League membership, hitchhiking, Denis Irwin, Mick Lynch, Choccy's political aspirations, and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 47 - Lust For Leith full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Jo Caulfield for this episode, in which we discuss difficult roommates, Edinburgh, bad comics, stadium criteria for Premier League membership, hitchhiking, Denis Irwin, Mick Lynch, Choccy's political aspirations, and much more! We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Jo Caulfield for this episode, in which we discuss difficult roommates, Edinburgh, bad comics, stadium criteria for Premier League membership, hitchhiking, Denis Irwin, Mick Lynch, Choccy's political aspirations, and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Jo Caulfield for this episode, in which we discuss difficult roommates, Edinburgh, bad comics, stadium criteria for Premier League membership, hitchhiking, Denis Irwin, Mick Lynch, Choccy's political aspirations, and much more!

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]]> 5934 yes Ep. 46 - Big Girls Blouse Scottish actor, and star of the hugely successful play 'Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim', Scott Kyle is our guest for this one as Brian and the boys wade into the thorny topic of the Old Firm and dissecting the relationship between Celtic and Rangers fans on stage. We also discuss acting naked for Ken Loach, wearing ladies' kilts, playing without away fans and in the jail, street scraps, and we find out who knows more about their clubs in another of our quizzes. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 46 - Big Girls Blouse full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Scottish actor, and star of the hugely successful play 'Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim', Scott Kyle is our guest for this one as Brian and the boys wade into the thorny topic of the Old Firm and dissecting the relationship between Celtic and Rangers fans on stage. We also discuss acting naked for Ken Loach, wearing ladies' kilts, playing without away fans and in the jail, street scraps, and we find out who knows more about their clubs in another of our quizzes. Scottish actor, and star of the hugely successful play 'Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim', Scott Kyle is our guest for this one as Brian and the boys wade into the thorny topic of the Old Firm and dissecting the relationship between Celtic and Rangers fans on stage. We also discuss acting naked for Ken Loach, wearing ladies' kilts, playing without away fans and in the jail, street scraps, and we find out who knows more about their clubs in another of our quizzes. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Scottish actor, and star of the hugely successful play 'Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim', Scott Kyle is our guest for this one as Brian and the boys wade into the thorny topic of the Old Firm and dissecting the relationship between Celtic and Rangers fans on stage. We also discuss acting naked for Ken Loach, wearing ladies' kilts, playing without away fans and in the jail, street scraps, and we find out who knows more about their clubs in another of our quizzes.


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]]> 5319 yes Ep. 45 - Hit The North The first episode of 2024 sees Choccy welcome cricket commentating legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd to the show. We talk Accrington Stanley, homemade cider, favourite pubs, scrapping on the terraces, the changing face of cricket, (not) catching salmon with Ian Botham, the drunken antics of Mark E. Smith and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 45 - Hit The North full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast The first episode of 2024 sees Choccy welcome cricket commentating legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd to the show. We talk Accrington Stanley, homemade cider, favourite pubs, scrapping on the terraces, the changing face of cricket, (not) catching salmon with Ian Botham, the drunken antics of Mark E. Smith and much more! The first episode of 2024 sees Choccy welcome cricket commentating legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd to the show. We talk Accrington Stanley, homemade cider, favourite pubs, scrapping on the terraces, the changing face of cricket, (not) catching salmon with Ian Botham, the drunken antics of Mark E. Smith and much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The first episode of 2024 sees Choccy welcome cricket commentating legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd to the show. We talk Accrington Stanley, homemade cider, favourite pubs, scrapping on the terraces, the changing face of cricket, (not) catching salmon with Ian Botham, the drunken antics of Mark E. Smith and much more!


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]]> 5056 yes Ep. 44 - Internal Butt Probe Welcome to a bumper episode in which we're joined by comedian, writer and presenter Kevin Day. Up for discussion are pre-match boozers, the ups and downs of Crystal Palace, cursed kits, going from HR to comedy, writing Gary Lineker's adlibs, modern football rants, the Price of Football podcast, Cantona's kung fu kick, Have I Got News For You, working with Dave Allen, and there's another of our infamous quizzes! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 44 - Internal Butt Probe full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Welcome to a bumper episode in which we're joined by comedian, writer and presenter Kevin Day. Up for discussion are pre-match boozers, the ups and downs of Crystal Palace, cursed kits, going from HR to comedy, writing Gary Lineker's adlibs, modern football rants, the Price of Football podcast, Cantona's kung fu kick, Have I Got News For You, working with Dave Allen, and there's another of our infamous quizzes! Welcome to a bumper episode in which we're joined by comedian, writer and presenter Kevin Day. Up for discussion are pre-match boozers, the ups and downs of Crystal Palace, cursed kits, going from HR to comedy, writing Gary Lineker's adlibs, modern football rants, the Price of Football podcast, Cantona's kung fu kick, Have I Got News For You, working with Dave Allen, and there's another of our infamous quizzes! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to a bumper episode in which we're joined by comedian, writer and presenter Kevin Day. Up for discussion are pre-match boozers, the ups and downs of Crystal Palace, cursed kits, going from HR to comedy, writing Gary Lineker's adlibs, modern football rants, the Price of Football podcast, Cantona's kung fu kick, Have I Got News For You, working with Dave Allen, and there's another of our infamous quizzes!


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]]> 6580 yes Ep. 43 - Choccy Blinders Brian welcomes actor Packy Lee to the podcast for this one, to talk about his Peaky Blinders character Johnny Dogs, playing controversial Irish politician Gerry Adams, working on an Oscar winning short film, supporting Liverpool, and the highs and lows of the acting world. There's also a quiz full of shaggy dog stories, and Choccy remembers Sir Bobby Charlton. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 43 - Choccy Blinders full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian welcomes actor Packy Lee to the podcast for this one, to talk about his Peaky Blinders character Johnny Dogs, playing controversial Irish politician Gerry Adams, working on an Oscar winning short film, supporting Liverpool, and the highs and lows of the acting world. There's also a quiz full of shaggy dog stories, and Choccy remembers Sir Bobby Charlton. Brian welcomes actor Packy Lee to the podcast for this one, to talk about his Peaky Blinders character Johnny Dogs, playing controversial Irish politician Gerry Adams, working on an Oscar winning short film, supporting Liverpool, and the highs and lows of the acting world. There's also a quiz full of shaggy dog stories, and Choccy remembers Sir Bobby Charlton. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian welcomes actor Packy Lee to the podcast for this one, to talk about his Peaky Blinders character Johnny Dogs, playing controversial Irish politician Gerry Adams, working on an Oscar winning short film, supporting Liverpool, and the highs and lows of the acting world. There's also a quiz full of shaggy dog stories, and Choccy remembers Sir Bobby Charlton.


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]]> 4840 yes Ep. 42 - Where's The Burds? Brian and the boys are joined by Jonathan Watson - star of hit BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, and iconic Scottish football sketch show, Only An Excuse. As well as touching on the latest managerial casualty at Johnnie's club Rangers, talk inevitably turns to some of his finest work, including his impressions of Graeme Souness, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Sir Alex Ferguson, and - of course - Frank McAvennie. There's also another one of our dodgy quizzes and a packed mailbag to savour. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 42 - Where's The Burds? full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian and the boys are joined by Jonathan Watson - star of hit BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, and iconic Scottish football sketch show, Only An Excuse. As well as touching on the latest managerial casualty at Johnnie's club Rangers, talk inevitably turns to some of his finest work, including his impressions of Graeme Souness, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Sir Alex Ferguson, and - of course - Frank McAvennie. There's also another one of our dodgy quizzes and a packed mailbag to savour. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian and the boys are joined by Jonathan Watson - star of hit BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, and iconic Scottish football sketch show, Only An Excuse. As well as touching on the latest managerial casualty at Johnnie's club Rangers, talk inevitably turns to some of his finest work, including his impressions of Graeme Souness, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Sir Alex Ferguson, and - of course - Frank McAvennie. There's also another one of our dodgy quizzes and a packed mailbag to savour.


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]]> 4378 yes Ep. 41 - McClairless Whisper Off we go into another season, and Brian and the lads are back, this time with songwriter and musician Robert Hodgens a.k.a. Bobby Bluebell - the man most famous for penning The Bluebells' classic 'Young at Heart'. In this episode we touch on all sorts, including bacon butty smuggling, David May's golf exploits, dressing up as Wham!, the Sunday Sport, facing down the SAS, Celtic & Rangers, hanging out with Bananarama, clubbing with Giggsy, and getting mistaken for Ally McCoist! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 41 - McClairless Whisper full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Off we go into another season, and Brian and the lads are back, this time with songwriter and musician Robert Hodgens a.k.a. Bobby Bluebell - the man most famous for penning The Bluebells' classic 'Young at Heart'. In this episode we touch on all sorts, including bacon butty smuggling, David May's golf exploits, dressing up as Wham!, the Sunday Sport, facing down the SAS, Celtic & Rangers, hanging out with Bananarama, clubbing with Giggsy, and getting mistaken for Ally McCoist! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Off we go into another season, and Brian and the lads are back, this time with songwriter and musician Robert Hodgens a.k.a. Bobby Bluebell - the man most famous for penning The Bluebells' classic 'Young at Heart'. In this episode we touch on all sorts, including bacon butty smuggling, David May's golf exploits, dressing up as Wham!, the Sunday Sport, facing down the SAS, Celtic & Rangers, hanging out with Bananarama, clubbing with Giggsy, and getting mistaken for Ally McCoist!


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]]> 4623 yes Ep. 40 - Wythenshawe to Westeros Game of Thrones and Moonfall star John Bradley joins Choccy, Mark and Matthew for the new episode. He discusses Manchester United goalies, the pressures of acting, David Beckham's right foot, hooking up with J-Lo, and bizarre football injuries amongst other things! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 40 - Wythenshawe to Westeros full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Game of Thrones and Moonfall star John Bradley joins Choccy, Mark and Matthew for the new episode. He discusses Manchester United goalies, the pressures of acting, David Beckham's right foot, hooking up with J-Lo, and bizarre football injuries amongst other things! Game of Thrones and Moonfall star John Bradley joins Choccy, Mark and Matthew for the new episode. He discusses Manchester United goalies, the pressures of acting, David Beckham's right foot, hooking up with J-Lo, and bizarre football injuries amongst other things! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Game of Thrones and Moonfall star John Bradley joins Choccy, Mark and Matthew for the new episode. He discusses Manchester United goalies, the pressures of acting, David Beckham's right foot, hooking up with J-Lo, and bizarre football injuries amongst other things!


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]]> 4235 yes Ep. 39 - Fergie Sings The Blues Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross joins Brian on this episode to discuss Dundee rivalries, Fergie's driving mishaps, Jim McLean's tongue-lashings, tinkling on the Tannadice terraces, musical success, losing out on number 1 to Timmy Mallett, and much more, including our 'Aft or Daft' quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 39 - Fergie Sings The Blues full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross joins Brian on this episode to discuss Dundee rivalries, Fergie's driving mishaps, Jim McLean's tongue-lashings, tinkling on the Tannadice terraces, musical success, losing out on number 1 to Timmy Mallett, and much more, including our 'Aft or Daft' quiz! Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross joins Brian on this episode to discuss Dundee rivalries, Fergie's driving mishaps, Jim McLean's tongue-lashings, tinkling on the Tannadice terraces, musical success, losing out on number 1 to Timmy Mallett, and much more, including our 'Aft or Daft' quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross joins Brian on this episode to discuss Dundee rivalries, Fergie's driving mishaps, Jim McLean's tongue-lashings, tinkling on the Tannadice terraces, musical success, losing out on number 1 to Timmy Mallett, and much more, including our 'Aft or Daft' quiz!


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]]> 4986 yes Ep. 38 - Special Fish It's a big Hail Hail to acclaimed actor and massive Celtic fan Tony Curran, who joins Choccy, Matthew and Mark for this episode. We get stuck into plenty of chat about their beloved Bhoys, as well as how to outrun a bully, living the L.A. life, delivering 'sandwiches' for Goodfellas, casting Love Street '86: The Movie, and their chippy tea of choice. We also test their celebrity fan knowledge in our quiz, Hoops or Oops! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 38 - Special Fish full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast It's a big Hail Hail to acclaimed actor and massive Celtic fan Tony Curran, who joins Choccy, Matthew and Mark for this episode. We get stuck into plenty of chat about their beloved Bhoys, as well as how to outrun a bully, living the L.A. life, delivering 'sandwiches' for Goodfellas, casting Love Street '86: The Movie, and their chippy tea of choice. We also test their celebrity fan knowledge in our quiz, Hoops or Oops! It's a big Hail Hail to acclaimed actor and massive Celtic fan Tony Curran, who joins Choccy, Matthew and Mark for this episode. We get stuck into plenty of chat about their beloved Bhoys, as well as how to outrun a bully, living the L.A. life, delivering 'sandwiches' for Goodfellas, casting Love Street '86: The Movie, and their chippy tea of choice. We also test their celebrity fan knowledge in our quiz, Hoops or Oops! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's a big Hail Hail to acclaimed actor and massive Celtic fan Tony Curran, who joins Choccy, Matthew and Mark for this episode. We get stuck into plenty of chat about their beloved Bhoys, as well as how to outrun a bully, living the L.A. life, delivering 'sandwiches' for Goodfellas, casting Love Street '86: The Movie, and their chippy tea of choice. We also test their celebrity fan knowledge in our quiz, Hoops or Oops!


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]]> 4906 yes Ep. 37 - Wayne Rooney's Death Stare They say that politics and sport shouldn't mix. Well, we ignored that and invited the BBC's Nick Robinson - former political editor and host of Radio 4's Today programme - on to the show to talk about Manchester United, surviving the Stretford End surge, Sir Alex Ferguson, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, the art of interviewing, impartiality, being unpopular in Scotland, and there's another quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 37 - Wayne Rooney's Death Stare full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast They say that politics and sport shouldn't mix. Well, we ignored that and invited the BBC's Nick Robinson - former political editor and host of Radio 4's Today programme - on to the show to talk about Manchester United, surviving the Stretford End surge, Sir Alex Ferguson, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, the art of interviewing, impartiality, being unpopular in Scotland, and there's another quiz! They say that politics and sport shouldn't mix. Well, we ignored that and invited the BBC's Nick Robinson - former political editor and host of Radio 4's Today programme - on to the show to talk about Manchester United, surviving the Stretford End surge, Sir Alex Ferguson, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, the art of interviewing, impartiality, being unpopular in Scotland, and there's another quiz! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices They say that politics and sport shouldn't mix. Well, we ignored that and invited the BBC's Nick Robinson - former political editor and host of Radio 4's Today programme - on to the show to talk about Manchester United, surviving the Stretford End surge, Sir Alex Ferguson, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, the art of interviewing, impartiality, being unpopular in Scotland, and there's another quiz!


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]]> 4994 yes Ep. 36 - The Man With Two Brians We've got not one Brian for you on this episode, but two! Joining Choccy is legendary Ireland and Lions rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll who confesses his love for Mark Hughes; discusses Six Nations rivalries; debates players' behaviour and video refereeing in football and rugby; recalls doggy daycare disasters; espouses the merits of Tayto crisps; and there's also a Brian-themed quiz to enjoy! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 36 - The Man With Two Brians full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We've got not one Brian for you on this episode, but two! Joining Choccy is legendary Ireland and Lions rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll who confesses his love for Mark Hughes; discusses Six Nations rivalries; debates players' behaviour and video refereeing in football and rugby; recalls doggy daycare disasters; espouses the merits of Tayto crisps; and there's also a Brian-themed quiz to enjoy! We've got not one Brian for you on this episode, but two! Joining Choccy is legendary Ireland and Lions rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll who confesses his love for Mark Hughes; discusses Six Nations rivalries; debates players' behaviour and video refereeing in football and rugby; recalls doggy daycare disasters; espouses the merits of Tayto crisps; and there's also a Brian-themed quiz to enjoy! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We've got not one Brian for you on this episode, but two! Joining Choccy is legendary Ireland and Lions rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll who confesses his love for Mark Hughes; discusses Six Nations rivalries; debates players' behaviour and video refereeing in football and rugby; recalls doggy daycare disasters; espouses the merits of Tayto crisps; and there's also a Brian-themed quiz to enjoy!


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]]> 5143 yes Ep. 35 - Steak Pie And Charades New year, new episode! Choccy's back with former WBA Lightweight world champion boxer Anthony Crolla. The discussion turns quickly to football and Manchester United; their admiration for Marcus Rashford; making the switch from pro-sportsman to coach; appearing on game shows; YouTuber boxing, and footballers who you'd want on your side in a fight Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 35 - Steak Pie And Charades full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast New year, new episode! Choccy's back with former WBA Lightweight world champion boxer Anthony Crolla. The discussion turns quickly to football and Manchester United; their admiration for Marcus Rashford; making the switch from pro-sportsman to coach; appearing on game shows; YouTuber boxing, and footballers who you'd want on your side in a fight New year, new episode! Choccy's back with former WBA Lightweight world champion boxer Anthony Crolla. The discussion turns quickly to football and Manchester United; their admiration for Marcus Rashford; making the switch from pro-sportsman to coach; appearing on game shows; YouTuber boxing, and footballers who you'd want on your side in a fight Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices New year, new episode! Choccy's back with former WBA Lightweight world champion boxer Anthony Crolla. The discussion turns quickly to football and Manchester United; their admiration for Marcus Rashford; making the switch from pro-sportsman to coach; appearing on game shows; YouTuber boxing, and footballers who you'd want on your side in a fight


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]]> 4995 yes Ep. 34 - Breakfast In A Tin Keen amateur chef Choccy is joined on this episode by cooking royalty Michel Roux. The Michelin-starred chef tells us how a restaurant tip turned him into a Manchester United fan; what David Ginola's pre-match routine was; whether he tried to poison the French president; and how running a kitchen is like managing a football team. We've also got a new quiz for Brian to try and finally win! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 34 - Breakfast In A Tin full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Keen amateur chef Choccy is joined on this episode by cooking royalty Michel Roux. The Michelin-starred chef tells us how a restaurant tip turned him into a Manchester United fan; what David Ginola's pre-match routine was; whether he tried to poison the French president; and how running a kitchen is like managing a football team. We've also got a new quiz for Brian to try and finally win! Keen amateur chef Choccy is joined on this episode by cooking royalty Michel Roux. The Michelin-starred chef tells us how a restaurant tip turned him into a Manchester United fan; what David Ginola's pre-match routine was; whether he tried to poison the French president; and how running a kitchen is like managing a football team. We've also got a new quiz for Brian to try and finally win! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Keen amateur chef Choccy is joined on this episode by cooking royalty Michel Roux. The Michelin-starred chef tells us how a restaurant tip turned him into a Manchester United fan; what David Ginola's pre-match routine was; whether he tried to poison the French president; and how running a kitchen is like managing a football team. We've also got a new quiz for Brian to try and finally win!

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]]> 3302 yes Ep. 33 - Tied To The 90's The founding editor of Loaded magazine James Brown is Choccy's guest for this epic episode. The lads enjoy chat about the titanic Leeds/Manchester United title tussle of 91/92; James' new book 'Animal House'; the success of Loaded magazine; football and music crossovers; stories of Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones; and James poses the question: is Sir Alex Ferguson a secret Leeds fan? Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Ep 33. - Tied To The 90's full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast The founding editor of Loaded magazine James Brown is Choccy's guest for this epic episode. The lads enjoy chat about the titanic Leeds/Manchester United title tussle of 91/92; James' new book 'Animal House'; the success of Loaded magazine; football and music crossovers; stories of Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones; and James poses the question: is Sir Alex Ferguson a secret Leeds fan? The founding editor of Loaded magazine James Brown is Choccy's guest for this epic episode. The lads enjoy chat about the titanic Leeds/Manchester United title tussle of 91/92; James' new book 'Animal House'; the success of Loaded magazine; football and music crossovers; stories of Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones; and James poses the question: is Sir Alex Ferguson a secret Leeds fan? Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The founding editor of Loaded magazine James Brown is Choccy's guest for this epic episode. The lads enjoy chat about the titanic Leeds/Manchester United title tussle of 91/92; James' new book 'Animal House'; the success of Loaded magazine; football and music crossovers; stories of Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones; and James poses the question: is Sir Alex Ferguson a secret Leeds fan?

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]]> 6278 yes Ep. 32 - Three Chords And The Truth https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ It was a real treat to have broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris as our guest on this episode to talk everything from his love of all things Manchester United; the Old Grey Whistle Test; the truth about country music; hanging out with Led Zeppelin, Marc Bolan and President Jimmy Carter; fighting with the Sex Pistols; and much more besides! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:07:00 -0000 Ep. 32 - Three Chords And The Truth full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast It was a real treat to have broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris as our guest on this episode to talk everything from his love of all things Manchester United; the Old Grey Whistle Test; the truth about country music; hanging out with Led Zeppelin, Marc Bolan and President Jimmy Carter; fighting with the Sex Pistols; and much more besides! It was a real treat to have broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris as our guest on this episode to talk everything from his love of all things Manchester United; the Old Grey Whistle Test; the truth about country music; hanging out with Led Zeppelin, Marc Bolan and President Jimmy Carter; fighting with the Sex Pistols; and much more besides! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It was a real treat to have broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris as our guest on this episode to talk everything from his love of all things Manchester United; the Old Grey Whistle Test; the truth about country music; hanging out with Led Zeppelin, Marc Bolan and President Jimmy Carter; fighting with the Sex Pistols; and much more besides!


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]]> 5816 yes Ep. 31 - Labour Of Love https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ With the UK in political and economic turmoil, it seemed perfect timing to have comedian Matt Forde - host of the brilliant podcast The Political Party - join Brian on the show. We discuss Tory Party madness; the prospects of Sir Keir Starmer and his opposition Labour Party; Tony Blair; Nottingham Forest returning to the Premier League; Brian Clough's man-management skills; favourite gigs; and there's a new political quiz, 'Subs Bench to Front Bench'. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 31 - Labour Of Love full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast With the UK in political and economic turmoil, it seemed perfect timing to have comedian Matt Forde - host of the brilliant podcast The Political Party - join Brian on the show. We discuss Tory Party madness; the prospects of Sir Keir Starmer and his opposition Labour Party; Tony Blair; Nottingham Forest returning to the Premier League; Brian Clough's man-management skills; favourite gigs; and there's a new political quiz, 'Subs Bench to Front Bench'. With the UK in political and economic turmoil, it seemed perfect timing to have comedian Matt Forde - host of the brilliant podcast The Political Party - join Brian on the show. We discuss Tory Party madness; the prospects of Sir Keir Starmer and his opposition Labour Party; Tony Blair; Nottingham Forest returning to the Premier League; Brian Clough's man-management skills; favourite gigs; and there's a new political quiz, 'Subs Bench to Front Bench'. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With the UK in political and economic turmoil, it seemed perfect timing to have comedian Matt Forde - host of the brilliant podcast The Political Party - join Brian on the show. We discuss Tory Party madness; the prospects of Sir Keir Starmer and his opposition Labour Party; Tony Blair; Nottingham Forest returning to the Premier League; Brian Clough's man-management skills; favourite gigs; and there's a new political quiz, 'Subs Bench to Front Bench'.


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]]> 5924 yes Ep. 30 - Bishan Bedi's Prawn Cocktail https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ After a summer break Choccy is back and welcomes BBC, ITV, and BT Sport presenter Mark Pougatch to the show to discuss a shared love of cricket; Sir Alex Ferguson's demands; what Roy Keane is really like; working with your heroes; the World Cup in Qatar and much more. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 30 - Bishan Bedi's Prawn Cocktail full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast After a summer break Choccy is back and welcomes BBC, ITV, and BT Sport presenter Mark Pougatch to the show to discuss a shared love of cricket; Sir Alex Ferguson's demands; what Roy Keane is really like; working with your heroes; the World Cup in Qatar and much more. After a summer break Choccy is back and welcomes BBC, ITV, and BT Sport presenter Mark Pougatch to the show to discuss a shared love of cricket; Sir Alex Ferguson's demands; what Roy Keane is really like; working with your heroes; the World Cup in Qatar and much more. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After a summer break Choccy is back and welcomes BBC, ITV, and BT Sport presenter Mark Pougatch to the show to discuss a shared love of cricket; Sir Alex Ferguson's demands; what Roy Keane is really like; working with your heroes; the World Cup in Qatar and much more.


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]]> 5264 yes Ep. 29 - Fell In Love With A Girl https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins Brian, Mark and Matthew to waggle his golden joystick on this fully-laden episode. We touch on why he became a Celtic fan and how it's led to plenty of rucks with the Rangers; why he's exiled in Canada; fronting iconic TV and radio shows; going off the rails; becoming a farmer; almost being crucified; learning how not to die by comedy legends; and being bailed out of girlfriend trouble by Robbie Williams....and loads more besides! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 29 - Fell In Love With A Girl full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins Brian, Mark and Matthew to waggle his golden joystick on this fully-laden episode. We touch on why he became a Celtic fan and how it's led to plenty of rucks with the Rangers; why he's exiled in Canada; fronting iconic TV and radio shows; going off the rails; becoming a farmer; almost being crucified; learning how not to die by comedy legends; and being bailed out of girlfriend trouble by Robbie Williams....and loads more besides! GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins Brian, Mark and Matthew to waggle his golden joystick on this fully-laden episode. We touch on why he became a Celtic fan and how it's led to plenty of rucks with the Rangers; why he's exiled in Canada; fronting iconic TV and radio shows; going off the rails; becoming a farmer; almost being crucified; learning how not to die by comedy legends; and being bailed out of girlfriend trouble by Robbie Williams....and loads more besides! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins Brian, Mark and Matthew to waggle his golden joystick on this fully-laden episode. We touch on why he became a Celtic fan and how it's led to plenty of rucks with the Rangers; why he's exiled in Canada; fronting iconic TV and radio shows; going off the rails; becoming a farmer; almost being crucified; learning how not to die by comedy legends; and being bailed out of girlfriend trouble by Robbie Williams....and loads more besides!


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]]> 5981 yes Ep. 28 - Talkin' Balls LIVE! https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ For this special live episode Brian, Matthew and Mark made the short trip across the Irish Sea to Drogheda to take part in a special fundraising event called Talkin' Balls in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/). A great time was had by all, especially as they were joined on stage by legendary Tyrone Gaelic footballer Sean Cavanagh. A self-confessed Manchester United nut, Sean added his perspective to the conversation which included the comparisons between Sir Alex Ferguson and Mickey Harte, the no-no of swapping shirts, Man United's current woes, the characters of GAA, Celtic's revival and the Eric Cantona effect. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 28 - Talkin' Balls LIVE! full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast For this special live episode Brian, Matthew and Mark made the short trip across the Irish Sea to Drogheda to take part in a special fundraising event called Talkin' Balls in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/). A great time was had by all, especially as they were joined on stage by legendary Tyrone Gaelic footballer Sean Cavanagh. A self-confessed Manchester United nut, Sean added his perspective to the conversation which included the comparisons between Sir Alex Ferguson and Mickey Harte, the no-no of swapping shirts, Man United's current woes, the characters of GAA, Celtic's revival and the Eric Cantona effect. For this special live episode Brian, Matthew and Mark made the short trip across the Irish Sea to Drogheda to take part in a special fundraising event called Talkin' Balls in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/). A great time was had by all, especially as they were joined on stage by legendary Tyrone Gaelic footballer Sean Cavanagh. A self-confessed Manchester United nut, Sean added his perspective to the conversation which included the comparisons between Sir Alex Ferguson and Mickey Harte, the no-no of swapping shirts, Man United's current woes, the characters of GAA, Celtic's revival and the Eric Cantona effect. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For this special live episode Brian, Matthew and Mark made the short trip across the Irish Sea to Drogheda to take part in a special fundraising event called Talkin' Balls in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/). A great time was had by all, especially as they were joined on stage by legendary Tyrone Gaelic footballer Sean Cavanagh. A self-confessed Manchester United nut, Sean added his perspective to the conversation which included the comparisons between Sir Alex Ferguson and Mickey Harte, the no-no of swapping shirts, Man United's current woes, the characters of GAA, Celtic's revival and the Eric Cantona effect.


Music by Liam McClair and Crowander


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]]> 4293 yes Ep. 27 - Steve Bruce's Heart Monitor https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Comedian, author and broadcaster Mark Steel joins Brian, Matthew and Mark to discuss all manner of subjects, including Crystal Palace and other sporting obsessions; taking the piss out of provincial towns; socialism in sport; pool-playing dogs, legging it from irate audiences; Monty Python's cheese shop and loads more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 27 - Steve Bruce's Heart Monitor full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Comedian, author and broadcaster Mark Steel joins Brian, Matthew and Mark to discuss all manner of subjects, including Crystal Palace and other sporting obsessions; taking the piss out of provincial towns; socialism in sport; pool-playing dogs, legging it from irate audiences; Monty Python's cheese shop and loads more! Comedian, author and broadcaster Mark Steel joins Brian, Matthew and Mark to discuss all manner of subjects, including Crystal Palace and other sporting obsessions; taking the piss out of provincial towns; socialism in sport; pool-playing dogs, legging it from irate audiences; Monty Python's cheese shop and loads more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Comedian, author and broadcaster Mark Steel joins Brian, Matthew and Mark to discuss all manner of subjects, including Crystal Palace and other sporting obsessions; taking the piss out of provincial towns; socialism in sport; pool-playing dogs, legging it from irate audiences; Monty Python's cheese shop and loads more!


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]]> 4798 yes Ep. 26 - Was You At The Game? https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ BT Sport's chief reporter Des Kelly is Choccy's guest for this one as we revisit his famous post-match interviews with Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard; discover which managers give him the most trouble; discuss dicing with death AND Piers Morgan (not simultaneously); the Cantona illusion; and Brian's Masterchef ambitions. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 26 - Was You At The Game? full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast BT Sport's chief reporter Des Kelly is Choccy's guest for this one as we revisit his famous post-match interviews with Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard; discover which managers give him the most trouble; discuss dicing with death AND Piers Morgan (not simultaneously); the Cantona illusion; and Brian's Masterchef ambitions. BT Sport's chief reporter Des Kelly is Choccy's guest for this one as we revisit his famous post-match interviews with Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard; discover which managers give him the most trouble; discuss dicing with death AND Piers Morgan (not simultaneously); the Cantona illusion; and Brian's Masterchef ambitions. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices BT Sport's chief reporter Des Kelly is Choccy's guest for this one as we revisit his famous post-match interviews with Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard; discover which managers give him the most trouble; discuss dicing with death AND Piers Morgan (not simultaneously); the Cantona illusion; and Brian's Masterchef ambitions.


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]]> 4871 yes Ep. 25 - The Saints Are Coming https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Film director and Skids frontman Richard Jobson joins Brian to discuss the band's influence on terrace culture; epilepsy and swerving rock n' roll excess; his passion for Celtic and St. Pauli; Pat Nevin's hair transplant; Bowie and the aliens; 40+ years of touring; and being Alan McGee's dad. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 25 - The Saints Are Coming full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Film director and Skids frontman Richard Jobson joins Brian to discuss the band's influence on terrace culture; epilepsy and swerving rock n' roll excess; his passion for Celtic and St. Pauli; Pat Nevin's hair transplant; Bowie and the aliens; 40+ years of touring; and being Alan McGee's dad. Film director and Skids frontman Richard Jobson joins Brian to discuss the band's influence on terrace culture; epilepsy and swerving rock n' roll excess; his passion for Celtic and St. Pauli; Pat Nevin's hair transplant; Bowie and the aliens; 40+ years of touring; and being Alan McGee's dad. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Film director and Skids frontman Richard Jobson joins Brian to discuss the band's influence on terrace culture; epilepsy and swerving rock n' roll excess; his passion for Celtic and St. Pauli; Pat Nevin's hair transplant; Bowie and the aliens; 40+ years of touring; and being Alan McGee's dad.


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]]> 5995 yes Ep. 24 - Word Up https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ There's no shortage of chat from Choccy's guest on this episode as we are joined by radio and TV presenter Terry Christian who tells us about his life and career including; growing up watching Manchester United AND Manchester City; the best and worst moments of fronting 'The Word'; winding up opposing fans; tales from the confessional box; love trysts involving Lee Sharpe, Ryan Giggs and Dani Behr; and much much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 24 - Word Up full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast There's no shortage of chat from Choccy's guest on this episode as we are joined by radio and TV presenter Terry Christian who tells us about his life and career including; growing up watching Manchester United AND Manchester City; the best and worst moments of fronting 'The Word'; winding up opposing fans; tales from the confessional box; love trysts involving Lee Sharpe, Ryan Giggs and Dani Behr; and much much more! There's no shortage of chat from Choccy's guest on this episode as we are joined by radio and TV presenter Terry Christian who tells us about his life and career including; growing up watching Manchester United AND Manchester City; the best and worst moments of fronting 'The Word'; winding up opposing fans; tales from the confessional box; love trysts involving Lee Sharpe, Ryan Giggs and Dani Behr; and much much more! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices There's no shortage of chat from Choccy's guest on this episode as we are joined by radio and TV presenter Terry Christian who tells us about his life and career including; growing up watching Manchester United AND Manchester City; the best and worst moments of fronting 'The Word'; winding up opposing fans; tales from the confessional box; love trysts involving Lee Sharpe, Ryan Giggs and Dani Behr; and much much more!


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]]> 4502 yes Ep. 23 - Sit Down https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall is our guest this week. He and Choccy discuss his infamous 'sit-in' at Goodison Park; humble football beginnings; being hunted by Sir Alex Ferguson; thoughts on modern coaching and players' mental health; his new podcast and Twitter campaigning; and a few dressing room stories about Martin Keown. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:01:00 -0000 Ep. 23 - Sit Down full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall is our guest this week. He and Choccy discuss his infamous 'sit-in' at Goodison Park; humble football beginnings; being hunted by Sir Alex Ferguson; thoughts on modern coaching and players' mental health; his new podcast and Twitter campaigning; and a few dressing room stories about Martin Keown. Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall is our guest this week. He and Choccy discuss his infamous 'sit-in' at Goodison Park; humble football beginnings; being hunted by Sir Alex Ferguson; thoughts on modern coaching and players' mental health; his new podcast and Twitter campaigning; and a few dressing room stories about Martin Keown. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall is our guest this week. He and Choccy discuss his infamous 'sit-in' at Goodison Park; humble football beginnings; being hunted by Sir Alex Ferguson; thoughts on modern coaching and players' mental health; his new podcast and Twitter campaigning; and a few dressing room stories about Martin Keown.


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]]> 4195 yes Ep. 22 - Pills N' Thrills And Bez's Bees https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Choccy welcomes another member of Manchester music royalty to the podcast. This time it's the Happy Mondays' Rowetta who talks - at length - about her time with the band, some of the scrapes they've got into, and her relationship with bandmates Shaun Ryder and Bez. Being a huge Manchester United fan, we couldn't let Rowetta go without getting her thoughts on the club's current turmoils, David Moyes, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson. We delve into the Mailbag, play another quiz and find out more about Rowetta's eventful life story which will soon be released as an autobiography. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 Ep. 22 - Pills N' Thrills And Bez's Bees full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Choccy welcomes another member of Manchester music royalty to the podcast. This time it's the Happy Mondays' Rowetta who talks - at length - about her time with the band, some of the scrapes they've got into, and her relationship with bandmates Shaun Ryder and Bez. Being a huge Manchester United fan, we couldn't let Rowetta go without getting her thoughts on the club's current turmoils, David Moyes, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson. We delve into the Mailbag, play another quiz and find out more about Rowetta's eventful life story which will soon be released as an autobiography. Choccy welcomes another member of Manchester music royalty to the podcast. This time it's the Happy Mondays' Rowetta who talks - at length - about her time with the band, some of the scrapes they've got into, and her relationship with bandmates Shaun Ryder and Bez. Being a huge Manchester United fan, we couldn't let Rowetta go without getting her thoughts on the club's current turmoils, David Moyes, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson. We delve into the Mailbag, play another quiz and find out more about Rowetta's eventful life story which will soon be released as an autobiography. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Choccy welcomes another member of Manchester music royalty to the podcast. This time it's the Happy Mondays' Rowetta who talks - at length - about her time with the band, some of the scrapes they've got into, and her relationship with bandmates Shaun Ryder and Bez. Being a huge Manchester United fan, we couldn't let Rowetta go without getting her thoughts on the club's current turmoils, David Moyes, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson. We delve into the Mailbag, play another quiz and find out more about Rowetta's eventful life story which will soon be released as an autobiography.


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]]> 4431 yes Ep. 21 - The Joy Of Punting https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ We're back after our Christmas/New Year break to be joined by podcast royalty in the form of The Guardian Football Weekly and Talksport host Max Rushden. Cambridge fan Max discusses gloryhunting their recent FA Cup giantkilling and watching them during the John Beck years before moving on to the trials and tribulations of fronting Soccer AM; the vagaries of 'Culverhouse'; volcano boarding in Nicaragua; and punting in his home town. Choccy chips in with his tale of Gary Pallister and the two Renault Clios, as well as deconstructing his most famous assists for David Beckham and Eric Cantona. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:27:00 -0000 Ep. 21 - The Joy Of Punting full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We're back after our Christmas/New Year break to be joined by podcast royalty in the form of The Guardian Football Weekly and Talksport host Max Rushden. Cambridge fan Max discusses gloryhunting their recent FA Cup giantkilling and watching them during the John Beck years before moving on to the trials and tribulations of fronting Soccer AM; the vagaries of 'Culverhouse'; volcano boarding in Nicaragua; and punting in his home town. Choccy chips in with his tale of Gary Pallister and the two Renault Clios, as well as deconstructing his most famous assists for David Beckham and Eric Cantona. We're back after our Christmas/New Year break to be joined by podcast royalty in the form of The Guardian Football Weekly and Talksport host Max Rushden. Cambridge fan Max discusses gloryhunting their recent FA Cup giantkilling and watching them during the John Beck years before moving on to the trials and tribulations of fronting Soccer AM; the vagaries of 'Culverhouse'; volcano boarding in Nicaragua; and punting in his home town. Choccy chips in with his tale of Gary Pallister and the two Renault Clios, as well as deconstructing his most famous assists for David Beckham and Eric Cantona. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're back after our Christmas/New Year break to be joined by podcast royalty in the form of The Guardian Football Weekly and Talksport host Max Rushden. Cambridge fan Max discusses gloryhunting their recent FA Cup giantkilling and watching them during the John Beck years before moving on to the trials and tribulations of fronting Soccer AM; the vagaries of 'Culverhouse'; volcano boarding in Nicaragua; and punting in his home town. Choccy chips in with his tale of Gary Pallister and the two Renault Clios, as well as deconstructing his most famous assists for David Beckham and Eric Cantona.


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]]> 4313 yes Ep. 20 - Best Of 2021 https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Welcome to our 'Best of 2021' compilation in which Mark and Matthew select some of their favourite clips from episodes 1-19 of Life With Brian. Featuring Choccy and his array of special guests from the worlds of sport, music, TV and film. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:32:00 -0000 Ep. 20 - Best Of 2021 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Welcome to our 'Best of 2021' compilation in which Mark and Matthew select some of their favourite clips from episodes 1-19 of Life With Brian. Featuring Choccy and his array of special guests from the worlds of sport, music, TV and film. Welcome to our 'Best of 2021' compilation in which Mark and Matthew select some of their favourite clips from episodes 1-19 of Life With Brian. Featuring Choccy and his array of special guests from the worlds of sport, music, TV and film. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to our 'Best of 2021' compilation in which Mark and Matthew select some of their favourite clips from episodes 1-19 of Life With Brian. Featuring Choccy and his array of special guests from the worlds of sport, music, TV and film.


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]]> 3600 yes Ep. 19 - Postcards From Morrissey https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Brian and the lads welcome to the podcast David Gedge - founder and lead singer of indie legends The Wedding Present. David tells us about the band's upcoming tour and new music as well as his vinyl memories, the time he paid George Best 500 quid and getting mail from Morrissey. There's also a shock musical admission from Choccy that may have repercussions on his Scottish credentials! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:23:00 -0000 Ep. 19 - Postcards From Morrissey full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian and the lads welcome to the podcast David Gedge - founder and lead singer of indie legends The Wedding Present. David tells us about the band's upcoming tour and new music as well as his vinyl memories, the time he paid George Best 500 quid and getting mail from Morrissey. There's also a shock musical admission from Choccy that may have repercussions on his Scottish credentials! Brian and the lads welcome to the podcast David Gedge - founder and lead singer of indie legends The Wedding Present. David tells us about the band's upcoming tour and new music as well as his vinyl memories, the time he paid George Best 500 quid and getting mail from Morrissey. There's also a shock musical admission from Choccy that may have repercussions on his Scottish credentials! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian and the lads welcome to the podcast David Gedge - founder and lead singer of indie legends The Wedding Present. David tells us about the band's upcoming tour and new music as well as his vinyl memories, the time he paid George Best 500 quid and getting mail from Morrissey. There's also a shock musical admission from Choccy that may have repercussions on his Scottish credentials!


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]]> 3774 yes Ep. 18 - White Jobbies https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli joins Choccy for this episode to talk about the success of Still Game and his character Navid's two-footed tackle; selling yeast on the Dark Web; working in the family shop; switching allegiance from Rangers to Celtic; winning Richard Osman's House of Games; and getting burned on Twitter by T'Pau's Carol Decker. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:56:00 -0000 Ep. 18 - White Jobbies full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli joins Choccy for this episode to talk about the success of Still Game and his character Navid's two-footed tackle; selling yeast on the Dark Web; working in the family shop; switching allegiance from Rangers to Celtic; winning Richard Osman's House of Games; and getting burned on Twitter by T'Pau's Carol Decker. Actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli joins Choccy for this episode to talk about the success of Still Game and his character Navid's two-footed tackle; selling yeast on the Dark Web; working in the family shop; switching allegiance from Rangers to Celtic; winning Richard Osman's House of Games; and getting burned on Twitter by T'Pau's Carol Decker. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli joins Choccy for this episode to talk about the success of Still Game and his character Navid's two-footed tackle; selling yeast on the Dark Web; working in the family shop; switching allegiance from Rangers to Celtic; winning Richard Osman's House of Games; and getting burned on Twitter by T'Pau's Carol Decker.


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]]> 4583 yes Ep. 17 - Friends Reunited https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ We've brought Choccy back together with his old Arsenal adversary Nigel Winterburn for this episode. Thankfully there's no fisticuffs, just good chat and a few laughs about their famous on-field clashes in 1988 and, most memorably, 1990 when the pair were key figures in a 21-man brawl that became known as the Battle of Old Trafford. As well as this the lads talk about meeting Nelson Mandela; the Manchester United/Arsenal rivalry; working with Ferguson, Graham and Wenger; Anfield '89; and their astrological bonds to one another. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:11:00 -0000 Ep. 17 - Friends Reunited full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We've brought Choccy back together with his old Arsenal adversary Nigel Winterburn for this episode. Thankfully there's no fisticuffs, just good chat and a few laughs about their famous on-field clashes in 1988 and, most memorably, 1990 when the pair were key figures in a 21-man brawl that became known as the Battle of Old Trafford. As well as this the lads talk about meeting Nelson Mandela; the Manchester United/Arsenal rivalry; working with Ferguson, Graham and Wenger; Anfield '89; and their astrological bonds to one another. We've brought Choccy back together with his old Arsenal adversary Nigel Winterburn for this episode. Thankfully there's no fisticuffs, just good chat and a few laughs about their famous on-field clashes in 1988 and, most memorably, 1990 when the pair were key figures in a 21-man brawl that became known as the Battle of Old Trafford. As well as this the lads talk about meeting Nelson Mandela; the Manchester United/Arsenal rivalry; working with Ferguson, Graham and Wenger; Anfield '89; and their astrological bonds to one another. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We've brought Choccy back together with his old Arsenal adversary Nigel Winterburn for this episode. Thankfully there's no fisticuffs, just good chat and a few laughs about their famous on-field clashes in 1988 and, most memorably, 1990 when the pair were key figures in a 21-man brawl that became known as the Battle of Old Trafford. As well as this the lads talk about meeting Nelson Mandela; the Manchester United/Arsenal rivalry; working with Ferguson, Graham and Wenger; Anfield '89; and their astrological bonds to one another.


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]]> 4636 yes Ep. 16 - When In Rome https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Brian and the lads are back and on this episode are joined by Manchester United fan and star of stage and screen Lee Boardman. As well as talking about his time in 'Coronation Street' and 'Rome', including the indignity of doing nude scenes, Lee discusses puking on his first visit to Old Trafford, meeting surprise United fan Graeme Souness, pubs in Reddish, dealing with fame, and being shouted at by Paul Ince's wife. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 16 - When In Rome full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian and the lads are back and on this episode are joined by Manchester United fan and star of stage and screen Lee Boardman. As well as talking about his time in 'Coronation Street' and 'Rome', including the indignity of doing nude scenes, Lee discusses puking on his first visit to Old Trafford, meeting surprise United fan Graeme Souness, pubs in Reddish, dealing with fame, and being shouted at by Paul Ince's wife. Brian and the lads are back and on this episode are joined by Manchester United fan and star of stage and screen Lee Boardman. As well as talking about his time in 'Coronation Street' and 'Rome', including the indignity of doing nude scenes, Lee discusses puking on his first visit to Old Trafford, meeting surprise United fan Graeme Souness, pubs in Reddish, dealing with fame, and being shouted at by Paul Ince's wife. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian and the lads are back and on this episode are joined by Manchester United fan and star of stage and screen Lee Boardman. As well as talking about his time in 'Coronation Street' and 'Rome', including the indignity of doing nude scenes, Lee discusses puking on his first visit to Old Trafford, meeting surprise United fan Graeme Souness, pubs in Reddish, dealing with fame, and being shouted at by Paul Ince's wife.


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]]> 4257 yes Ep. 15 - The Four Cheeses https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Choccy, Matthew and Mark are joined by snooker legend and four-time world champion John Higgins. We delve deeper into the mixed results of John's TV quiz show history; a love of US soap Dallas; a penchant for Chinese waistcoats; his dad's nickname for a Celtic great; a disconcerting introduction to Alex Higgins and plenty more besides. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 15 - The Four Cheeses full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Choccy, Matthew and Mark are joined by snooker legend and four-time world champion John Higgins. We delve deeper into the mixed results of John's TV quiz show history; a love of US soap Dallas; a penchant for Chinese waistcoats; his dad's nickname for a Celtic great; a disconcerting introduction to Alex Higgins and plenty more besides. Choccy, Matthew and Mark are joined by snooker legend and four-time world champion John Higgins. We delve deeper into the mixed results of John's TV quiz show history; a love of US soap Dallas; a penchant for Chinese waistcoats; his dad's nickname for a Celtic great; a disconcerting introduction to Alex Higgins and plenty more besides. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Choccy, Matthew and Mark are joined by snooker legend and four-time world champion John Higgins. We delve deeper into the mixed results of John's TV quiz show history; a love of US soap Dallas; a penchant for Chinese waistcoats; his dad's nickname for a Celtic great; a disconcerting introduction to Alex Higgins and plenty more besides.


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]]> 4122 yes Ep. 14 - Exile On Spain St. https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Welcome to series 2 of Choccy's podcast as he (and his bloody smoke alarm), Matthew and Mark are joined by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter - live from his tiny bathroom! It's a packed show as usual with the lads talking about Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona; being held at gunpoint whilst following Celtic; bullying advice from Alex Ferguson's wife; Dean Martin; and more Tommy Burns tales. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Ep. 14 - Exile On Spain St. full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Welcome to series 2 of Choccy's podcast as he (and his bloody smoke alarm), Matthew and Mark are joined by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter - live from his tiny bathroom! It's a packed show as usual with the lads talking about Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona; being held at gunpoint whilst following Celtic; bullying advice from Alex Ferguson's wife; Dean Martin; and more Tommy Burns tales. Welcome to series 2 of Choccy's podcast as he (and his bloody smoke alarm), Matthew and Mark are joined by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter - live from his tiny bathroom! It's a packed show as usual with the lads talking about Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona; being held at gunpoint whilst following Celtic; bullying advice from Alex Ferguson's wife; Dean Martin; and more Tommy Burns tales. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to series 2 of Choccy's podcast as he (and his bloody smoke alarm), Matthew and Mark are joined by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter - live from his tiny bathroom! It's a packed show as usual with the lads talking about Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona; being held at gunpoint whilst following Celtic; bullying advice from Alex Ferguson's wife; Dean Martin; and more Tommy Burns tales.


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]]> 5293 yes Ep. 13 - The White Room https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ We have two McClairs for the price of one on the show this time. Dad Brian is joined by son Liam; a talented singer/songwriter who not only penned the music for this podcast but has also appeared on the Guardian's Football Weekly pod. Liam chats about growing up with a famous father, playing in the Manchester United academy, his writing process, and breaking Choccy's prized ornate chess set. He also brings out the guitar and plays three live tracks. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:06:00 -0000 Ep. 13 - The White Room full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast We have two McClairs for the price of one on the show this time. Dad Brian is joined by son Liam; a talented singer/songwriter who not only penned the music for this podcast but has also appeared on the Guardian's Football Weekly pod. Liam chats about growing up with a famous father, playing in the Manchester United academy, his writing process, and breaking Choccy's prized ornate chess set. He also brings out the guitar and plays three live tracks. We have two McClairs for the price of one on the show this time. Dad Brian is joined by son Liam; a talented singer/songwriter who not only penned the music for this podcast but has also appeared on the Guardian's Football Weekly pod. Liam chats about growing up with a famous father, playing in the Manchester United academy, his writing process, and breaking Choccy's prized ornate chess set. He also brings out the guitar and plays three live tracks. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We have two McClairs for the price of one on the show this time. Dad Brian is joined by son Liam; a talented singer/songwriter who not only penned the music for this podcast but has also appeared on the Guardian's Football Weekly pod. Liam chats about growing up with a famous father, playing in the Manchester United academy, his writing process, and breaking Choccy's prized ornate chess set. He also brings out the guitar and plays three live tracks.


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]]> 3915 no Ep. 12 - Tommy Burns Supper https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, drops by to chat about Fergie's eloquent ferocity, youth development, distractions for young footballers, an enduring love for Scotland, and we uncover the first person to send a text at Manchester United. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:33:00 -0000 Ep. 12 - Tommy Burns Supper full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, drops by to chat about Fergie's eloquent ferocity, youth development, distractions for young footballers, an enduring love for Scotland, and we uncover the first person to send a text at Manchester United. Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, drops by to chat about Fergie's eloquent ferocity, youth development, distractions for young footballers, an enduring love for Scotland, and we uncover the first person to send a text at Manchester United. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, drops by to chat about Fergie's eloquent ferocity, youth development, distractions for young footballers, an enduring love for Scotland, and we uncover the first person to send a text at Manchester United.


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]]> 5448 yes Ep. 11 - Looking For Eric https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Comedian Justin Moorhouse is the special guest on this episode. He talks to Choccy about their mutual friend Eric Cantona, standing on the left side of the Stretford End at Old Trafford, his love of comedy and Manchester United, karaoke, and we get to test Justin's impressive Mastermind credentials. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:24:00 -0000 Ep. 11 - Looking For Eric full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Comedian Justin Moorhouse is the special guest on this episode. He talks to Choccy about their mutual friend Eric Cantona, standing on the left side of the Stretford End at Old Trafford, his love of comedy and Manchester United, karaoke, and we get to test Justin's impressive Mastermind credentials. Comedian Justin Moorhouse is the special guest on this episode. He talks to Choccy about their mutual friend Eric Cantona, standing on the left side of the Stretford End at Old Trafford, his love of comedy and Manchester United, karaoke, and we get to test Justin's impressive Mastermind credentials. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Comedian Justin Moorhouse is the special guest on this episode. He talks to Choccy about their mutual friend Eric Cantona, standing on the left side of the Stretford End at Old Trafford, his love of comedy and Manchester United, karaoke, and we get to test Justin's impressive Mastermind credentials.


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]]> 4530 yes Ep. 10 - Not For Me, Clive https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ ITV's long-serving football commentator Clive Tyldesley is Brian's special guest this week. He drops by to talk about his new book - Not For Me, Clive - commentating in empty stadiums during lockdown, the perils of social media, maintaining good relations with Sir Alex Ferguson, and when it's appropriate to use the word 'fuck' on television. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:53:00 -0000 Ep. 10 - Not For Me, Clive full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast ITV's long-serving football commentator Clive Tyldesley is Brian's special guest this week. He drops by to talk about his new book - Not For Me, Clive - commentating in empty stadiums during lockdown, the perils of social media, maintaining good relations with Sir Alex Ferguson, and when it's appropriate to use the word 'fuck' on television. ITV's long-serving football commentator Clive Tyldesley is Brian's special guest this week. He drops by to talk about his new book - Not For Me, Clive - commentating in empty stadiums during lockdown, the perils of social media, maintaining good relations with Sir Alex Ferguson, and when it's appropriate to use the word 'fuck' on television. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ITV's long-serving football commentator Clive Tyldesley is Brian's special guest this week. He drops by to talk about his new book - Not For Me, Clive - commentating in empty stadiums during lockdown, the perils of social media, maintaining good relations with Sir Alex Ferguson, and when it's appropriate to use the word 'fuck' on television.


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]]> 4424 yes Ep. 9 - This Is The One https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Madchester music legend and massive Manchester United fan Mani is our guest on the show this week. He joins Brian to discuss what he would do if Manchester City won the Champions League, an unfortunate incident with a Maine Road carpet, Noel Gallagher's three left feet, fishing tips, darts nicknames and much more. There will be all the usual football and music chat plus another quiz and the mailbag thrown in for good measure. This is the one! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 15:03:00 -0000 Ep. 9 - This Is The One full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Madchester music legend and massive Manchester United fan Mani is our guest on the show this week. He joins Brian to discuss what he would do if Manchester City won the Champions League, an unfortunate incident with a Maine Road carpet, Noel Gallagher's three left feet, fishing tips, darts nicknames and much more. There will be all the usual football and music chat plus another quiz and the mailbag thrown in for good measure. This is the one! Madchester music legend and massive Manchester United fan Mani is our guest on the show this week. He joins Brian to discuss what he would do if Manchester City won the Champions League, an unfortunate incident with a Maine Road carpet, Noel Gallagher's three left feet, fishing tips, darts nicknames and much more. There will be all the usual football and music chat plus another quiz and the mailbag thrown in for good measure. This is the one! Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Madchester music legend and massive Manchester United fan Mani is our guest on the show this week. He joins Brian to discuss what he would do if Manchester City won the Champions League, an unfortunate incident with a Maine Road carpet, Noel Gallagher's three left feet, fishing tips, darts nicknames and much more. There will be all the usual football and music chat plus another quiz and the mailbag thrown in for good measure. This is the one!


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]]> 3239 yes Ep. 8 - Men In Suits https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Choccy's guest this time is Viv Anderson, the man who won two European Cups at Nottingham Forest and who joined Manchester United on the same day as Brian becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's first two signings at Old Trafford. They compare working with Fergie and Brian Clough, take a quiz about their famous quotes, recall the first time they set eyes on Ryan Giggs, and discuss getting into a dust-up with Norman Whiteside. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 15:37:00 -0000 Ep. 8 - Men In Suits full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Choccy's guest this time is Viv Anderson, the man who won two European Cups at Nottingham Forest and who joined Manchester United on the same day as Brian becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's first two signings at Old Trafford. They compare working with Fergie and Brian Clough, take a quiz about their famous quotes, recall the first time they set eyes on Ryan Giggs, and discuss getting into a dust-up with Norman Whiteside. Choccy's guest this time is Viv Anderson, the man who won two European Cups at Nottingham Forest and who joined Manchester United on the same day as Brian becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's first two signings at Old Trafford. They compare working with Fergie and Brian Clough, take a quiz about their famous quotes, recall the first time they set eyes on Ryan Giggs, and discuss getting into a dust-up with Norman Whiteside. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Choccy's guest this time is Viv Anderson, the man who won two European Cups at Nottingham Forest and who joined Manchester United on the same day as Brian becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's first two signings at Old Trafford. They compare working with Fergie and Brian Clough, take a quiz about their famous quotes, recall the first time they set eyes on Ryan Giggs, and discuss getting into a dust-up with Norman Whiteside.


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]]> 3024 yes Ep. 7 - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Thirty years ago, on a rainy night in Rotterdam, Manchester United took on Barcelona in the European Cup Winners' Cup final. Having won the FA Cup twelve months earlier, United flew the flag for English clubs in their first season back in European competition after a five-year absence. Sir Alex Ferguson's side was starting to come together and form the basis of the trophy-winning machine they would soon become. Journalist Andy Mitten joins Brian to mark the anniversary of that famous victory, sharing their on-field and off-field memories of the road to Rotterdam and the momentous match against the Catalan giants. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 May 2021 10:47:00 -0000 Ep. 7 - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Thirty years ago, on a rainy night in Rotterdam, Manchester United took on Barcelona in the European Cup Winners' Cup final. Having won the FA Cup twelve months earlier, United flew the flag for English clubs in their first season back in European competition after a five-year absence. Sir Alex Ferguson's side was starting to come together and form the basis of the trophy-winning machine they would soon become. Journalist Andy Mitten joins Brian to mark the anniversary of that famous victory, sharing their on-field and off-field memories of the road to Rotterdam and the momentous match against the Catalan giants. Thirty years ago, on a rainy night in Rotterdam, Manchester United took on Barcelona in the European Cup Winners' Cup final. Having won the FA Cup twelve months earlier, United flew the flag for English clubs in their first season back in European competition after a five-year absence. Sir Alex Ferguson's side was starting to come together and form the basis of the trophy-winning machine they would soon become. Journalist Andy Mitten joins Brian to mark the anniversary of that famous victory, sharing their on-field and off-field memories of the road to Rotterdam and the momentous match against the Catalan giants. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thirty years ago, on a rainy night in Rotterdam, Manchester United took on Barcelona in the European Cup Winners' Cup final. Having won the FA Cup twelve months earlier, United flew the flag for English clubs in their first season back in European competition after a five-year absence. Sir Alex Ferguson's side was starting to come together and form the basis of the trophy-winning machine they would soon become. Journalist Andy Mitten joins Brian to mark the anniversary of that famous victory, sharing their on-field and off-field memories of the road to Rotterdam and the momentous match against the Catalan giants.


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]]> 4952 yes Ep. 6 - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Brian, Matthew and Mark welcome Choccy's great friend and former Celtic teammate John Colquhoun to the show to talk tales of the Underground, the great VAR robbery and how the pair first met on a bus to Nottingham. They'll also test their knowledge of each other by revisiting their old Shoot and Match magazine interviews from the 1980s before playing a new game, What's The Story, Player Or Tory? Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000 Ep. 6 - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian, Matthew and Mark welcome Choccy's great friend and former Celtic teammate John Colquhoun to the show to talk tales of the Underground, the great VAR robbery and how the pair first met on a bus to Nottingham. They'll also test their knowledge of each other by revisiting their old Shoot and Match magazine interviews from the 1980s before playing a new game, What's The Story, Player Or Tory? Brian, Matthew and Mark welcome Choccy's great friend and former Celtic teammate John Colquhoun to the show to talk tales of the Underground, the great VAR robbery and how the pair first met on a bus to Nottingham. They'll also test their knowledge of each other by revisiting their old Shoot and Match magazine interviews from the 1980s before playing a new game, What's The Story, Player Or Tory? Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian, Matthew and Mark welcome Choccy's great friend and former Celtic teammate John Colquhoun to the show to talk tales of the Underground, the great VAR robbery and how the pair first met on a bus to Nottingham. They'll also test their knowledge of each other by revisiting their old Shoot and Match magazine interviews from the 1980s before playing a new game, What's The Story, Player Or Tory?


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]]> 4890 yes Ep. 5 - All Roads Lead To Coatbridge https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Brian's special guest on this episode is Ray Meade - musician and bassist with Ocean Colour Scene and Gerry Cinnamon. There will be the customary football chat - Ray being a Manchester United and Choccy fan since he was a kid - and the lads cover a variety of other topics including sending books to Iran, being a musician during lockdown and Fred West's ice cream van. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:11:00 -0000 Ep. 5 - All Roads Lead To Coatbridge full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian's special guest on this episode is Ray Meade - musician and bassist with Ocean Colour Scene and Gerry Cinnamon. There will be the customary football chat - Ray being a Manchester United and Choccy fan since he was a kid - and the lads cover a variety of other topics including sending books to Iran, being a musician during lockdown and Fred West's ice cream van. Brian's special guest on this episode is Ray Meade - musician and bassist with Ocean Colour Scene and Gerry Cinnamon. There will be the customary football chat - Ray being a Manchester United and Choccy fan since he was a kid - and the lads cover a variety of other topics including sending books to Iran, being a musician during lockdown and Fred West's ice cream van. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian's special guest on this episode is Ray Meade - musician and bassist with Ocean Colour Scene and Gerry Cinnamon. There will be the customary football chat - Ray being a Manchester United and Choccy fan since he was a kid - and the lads cover a variety of other topics including sending books to Iran, being a musician during lockdown and Fred West's ice cream van.


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]]> 4332 yes Ep. 4 - Fergie Time, part 2 https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Hot on the heels of Brian's first chat with Paddy Barclay comes part 2 in which the pair swap stories of their most memorable bollockings from Sir Alex Ferguson, the intricacies of man-management and Gary Neville's leadership qualities from an early age. In the mailbag, we'll also find out how the panel eat their Cadbury's Creme Eggs. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Ep. 4 - Fergie Time, part 2 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Hot on the heels of Brian's first chat with Paddy Barclay comes part 2 in which the pair swap stories of their most memorable bollockings from Sir Alex Ferguson, the intricacies of man-management and Gary Neville's leadership qualities from an early age. In the mailbag, we'll also find out how the panel eat their Cadbury's Creme Eggs. Hot on the heels of Brian's first chat with Paddy Barclay comes part 2 in which the pair swap stories of their most memorable bollockings from Sir Alex Ferguson, the intricacies of man-management and Gary Neville's leadership qualities from an early age. In the mailbag, we'll also find out how the panel eat their Cadbury's Creme Eggs. Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hot on the heels of Brian's first chat with Paddy Barclay comes part 2 in which the pair swap stories of their most memorable bollockings from Sir Alex Ferguson, the intricacies of man-management and Gary Neville's leadership qualities from an early age. In the mailbag, we'll also find out how the panel eat their Cadbury's Creme Eggs.


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]]> 4572 yes Ep. 3 - Fergie Time, part 1 https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ The first installment of a double header in which Brian welcomes renowned football writer Paddy Barclay to the show to discuss comics, mistaken identities, Sir Alex Ferguson's penchant for plain-talk and a whole lot more.  Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:52:00 -0000 Ep. 3 - Fergie Time, part 1 full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast The first installment of a double header in which Brian welcomes renowned football writer Paddy Barclay to the show to discuss comics, mistaken identities, Sir Alex Ferguson's penchant for plain-talk and a whole lot more. The first installment of a double header in which Brian welcomes renowned football writer Paddy Barclay to the show to discuss comics, mistaken identities, Sir Alex Ferguson's penchant for plain-talk and a whole lot more.  Music by Liam McClair and Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The first installment of a double header in which Brian welcomes renowned football writer Paddy Barclay to the show to discuss comics, mistaken identities, Sir Alex Ferguson's penchant for plain-talk and a whole lot more. 


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]]> 3338 yes Ep. 2 - Just Call Me Mary https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ Brian's back again and is joined on this episode by great friend and former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers star Pat Nevin. There's plenty of chat between the pair including how they first met, favourite gigs, 80s mixtapes, their alternative football career paths and how to cope with Twitter abuse. This week's mailbag divides the room as Liverpool and Manchester go head-to-head. Music by Liam McClair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:31:00 -0000 Ep. 2 - Just Call Me Mary full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast Brian's back again and is joined on this episode by great friend and former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers star Pat Nevin. There's plenty of chat between the pair including how they first met, favourite gigs, 80s mixtapes, their alternative football career paths and how to cope with Twitter abuse. This week's mailbag divides the room as Liverpool and Manchester go head-to-head. Brian's back again and is joined on this episode by great friend and former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers star Pat Nevin. There's plenty of chat between the pair including how they first met, favourite gigs, 80s mixtapes, their alternative football career paths and how to cope with Twitter abuse. This week's mailbag divides the room as Liverpool and Manchester go head-to-head. Music by Liam McClair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Brian's back again and is joined on this episode by great friend and former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers star Pat Nevin. There's plenty of chat between the pair including how they first met, favourite gigs, 80s mixtapes, their alternative football career paths and how to cope with Twitter abuse. This week's mailbag divides the room as Liverpool and Manchester go head-to-head.


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]]> 4566 yes Ep. 1 - A Fiver It's No Him https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ A warm welcome to the first installment of Brian McClair's podcast. This is just a gentle loosener with hosts Matthew and Mark taking Choccy through a variety of subjects including how he got his nickname, staying positive during lockdown and being recognised in the pub. Brian's also taking questions, and this week he clears up the story of how he got an early Oasis demo tape.  Music by Liam McClair Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/life-with-brian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:51:00 -0000 Ep. 1 - A Fiver It's No Him full Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast A warm welcome to the first installment of Brian McClair's podcast. This is just a gentle loosener with hosts Matthew and Mark taking Choccy through a variety of subjects including how he got his nickname, staying positive during lockdown and being recognised in the pub. Brian's also taking questions, and this week he clears up the story of how he got an early Oasis demo tape. A warm welcome to the first installment of Brian McClair's podcast. This is just a gentle loosener with hosts Matthew and Mark taking Choccy through a variety of subjects including how he got his nickname, staying positive during lockdown and being recognised in the pub. Brian's also taking questions, and this week he clears up the story of how he got an early Oasis demo tape.  Music by Liam McClair Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/life-with-brian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A warm welcome to the first installment of Brian McClair's podcast. This is just a gentle loosener with hosts Matthew and Mark taking Choccy through a variety of subjects including how he got his nickname, staying positive during lockdown and being recognised in the pub. Brian's also taking questions, and this week he clears up the story of how he got an early Oasis demo tape. 




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]]> 3605 yes Life With Brian - Trailer https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/life-with-brian-the-brian-mcclair-podcast/ COMING SOON. Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast. Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian 'Choccy' McClair chats about anything and everything, including football, on his new podcast with occasional special guests thrown in for good measure. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Trailer music by Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:26:00 -0000 Life With Brian - Trailer trailer Life with Brian: The Brian McClair podcast COMING SOON. Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast. Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian 'Choccy' McClair chats about anything and everything, including football, on his new podcast with occasional special guests thrown in for good measure. Available wherever you get your podcasts. COMING SOON. Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast. Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian 'Choccy' McClair chats about anything and everything, including football, on his new podcast with occasional special guests thrown in for good measure. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Trailer music by Crowander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices COMING SOON. Life With Brian: The Brian McClair Podcast. Former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian 'Choccy' McClair chats about anything and everything, including football, on his new podcast with occasional special guests thrown in for good measure. Available wherever you get your podcasts.


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