Scotcast Podcast
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
Episodes to download
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Will Celtic fans revolt?
Tuesday
Brendan Rodgers has left, but a major shareholder’s strong words have provoked criticism.
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Why true crime fascinates us
Monday
Martin and Natalie talk to criminologist Professor David Wilson.
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Have cops cracked the gangster crimewave?
Last Thursday
And why the Strictly announcement annoyed Martin so much.
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‘I’ll break MP rules over Prince Andrew’
Last Wednesday
Stephen Flynn on the effort to strip Andrew of his titles.
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The librarian, a book ‘ban’ and the gender debate
Mon 20 Oct 2025
The story of The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht.
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What’s the FM’s Africa trip all about?
Wed 15 Oct 2025
And the 'super bad' magazine cover infuriating Donald Trump.
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Football management in an age of rage
Tue 14 Oct 2025
And Craig Levein’s shock Rangers manager recommendation.
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How smart is the SNP independence plan?
Mon 13 Oct 2025
And Chris Mason on major parties receiving a 'kick in the whatsits'.
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What STV cuts tell us about the mainstream media
Thu 9 Oct 2025
Unions have accused STV bosses of 'cultural vandalism'.
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My life with Tourette’s
Thu 2 Oct 2025
Campaigner John Davidson on his life story being told in a new film.
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Michelle Mone and the Covid PPE scandal
Wed 1 Oct 2025
And what new housing laws mean for renters and landlords.
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Does trans school guidance give us 'clarity'?
Tue 30 Sep 2025
And did Starmer deliver at conference?
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How should Sarwar deal with Starmer?
Mon 29 Sep 2025
And can Scottish Labour turn it around ahead of the election?
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Obstacles for outdoor learning
Wed 24 Sep 2025
And why ticks could be on the rise in towns and cities.
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'Exposing care home neglect overwhelmed me'
Tue 23 Sep 2025
What it’s like to go undercover in a care home.
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Gangster arrests in Dubai: who’s who?
Mon 22 Sep 2025
And the links between Steven Lyons and Ireland’s Kinahan crime gang.
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How Swinney charmed Trump ahead of state visit
Wed 17 Sep 2025
The first minister and US president’s blossoming relationship.
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Will scrapping not proven make a difference?
Mon 15 Sep 2025
MSPs are on the verge of axing the controversial third verdict.
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The NHS surgeon who butchered his patients
Wed 10 Sep 2025
A victim of Sam Eljamel on her long fight for justice.
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