Podcast appearances and mentions of Stuart Cosgrove

This week we're delighted to welcome back The Scotsman's Education Correspondent Catriona Stewart who sits down with Stuart Cosgrove to discuss the ramifications of the Cardiff Agreement, attainment in Scottish schools, who's better: Mulder or Scully, Rogue AIs and she also promotes Paul Sweeney MSP to First Minister... Recommendations Users by Beeban Kidron (Waterstones) Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Waterstones) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St Johnstone performed admirably in defeat to Celtic. But what did the performance tell us about Simo Valakari's side. And who impressed in particular? On this week's 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton unpack the loss to the Hoops and look ahead to the weekend's meeting with Falkirk.

It's Talk Media time again and Stuart Cosgrove returns alongside Angela Haggerty to take a deep dive into the politics of dodgy money, the non-politics of balaclava-covered "protestors" and they delve into 9/11 25 years on. Recommendations Angela: A Night To Remember by Walter Lord Stuart: Derry Girls (it's better than Still Game - his words, not mine) Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St Johnstone enjoyed a four-point week thanks to a draw with Dundee and a win over Hibs. What did those two performances tell us about Saints' Premiership credentials? And what might Simo Valakari's approach be to the visit of Celtic to McDiarmid Park? Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton ponder a pleasing week in the latest 'Spoony Chop', the importance of centre-backs to Saints' system and the Perth side's youth development output.

St Johnstone gave a good account of themselves in defeat to Hearts, turning in a second half performance that has drawn admiration. But as in previous Premiership matches, a Saints mistake resulted in a goal for the opposition. On this week's 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the defeat at Tynecastle, Wednesday's trip to face Dundee and what's still needed before the transfer window shuts.

Foreign affairs writer and photographer David Pratt returns to Talk Media... and so does the holidaymaker! Yes, Stuart Cosgrove is back from his trip and sits down with David to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including some fascinating insights into Ukrainian petrol stations, Donald Trump's war with Iran, and of course the rumoured cuts to at BBC Scotland which could see the BBC Scotland channel close down for good. Recommendations this week: David: The Gabriel Dax series by William Boyd Stuart: MOURINHO on Netflix Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a three-week lay-off, St Johnstone are back in action this coming weekend against Hearts. After a slow start with the Jambos, Josh McPake is emerging as a real threat in Gorgie. So how should Saints go about stopping him - and his team-mates - at Tynecastle? On the latest 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss what lies in wait in the capital, plus the signings of Enes Alic and Danny Schmidt.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Can you connect Lionel Messi and Scottish great Jimmy Bone in 5 moves and who'd be in your dream Tennent 6's team? All this plus limericks, the Bone XI featuring Shin-suke Nakamura, Diego Marrow-donna and Gerry Cranium. Thistle legend Kris Doolan and journalist Ben Ramage join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan to chat about The Week in Football; The Letter You Won't Forget; Football Pop Connections and the Terracing Teaser.

St Johnstone returned to the Premiership with a bang thanks to a dramatic 4-3 win over Kilmarnock. On this episode of the Spoony Chop, Sean Hamilton and Stuart Cosgrove assess the performance, the goals, the thrills, chills and spills of an entertaining opening weekend victory - and what it taught us about Saints' developing side.

Paddy Duffy joins Stuart Cosgrove as the pair discuss the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the ugly scenes at the weekend as masked thugs threw nazi salutes at police, they cover County Mayo's big GAA win, and get in depth on what it takes to get a project made these days. It's a great episode of the show and it gets all around the houses. We really hope you enjoy! Recommendations: The People's Pool (Archive on 4) - BBC Sounds Around The World in 80 Ways - BBC Sounds Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the week building up to St Johnstone's Premiership return but last season's momentum has been lost following a shock League Cup group exit. Eric Nicolson and Stuart Cosgrove assess the damage done and whether the recruitment picture has changed.

Talk Media is back! Angela Haggerty joins Stuart Cosgrove to talk about Andy Burnham's first moves as Prime Minister (including elevating Anas Sarwar to the House of Lords), they chat about the challenges facing Glasgow as The Commonwealth Games come to town, and they take a personal look at how parenting has changed in the face of incredible technological and media challenges. Next week's guest will be Paddy Duffy as Stuart hands over the baton of hosting to Britain's Finest Quizzer ahead of his holiday... Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Cosgrove is back, joined by Andrew McDonald from Politico to step behind the curtain of the Westminster Bubble. This week there's discussion on Andy Burnham's ascension to Prime Minister and the challenges that provides for journalists, and they talk about Nigel Farage's political nemesis, a 6,000 intergalactic warrior named Count Binface. Just another normal week in the media... Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! World Cup semi-finals; What's in a name; League Cup; Trialists and Terracing Teaser. Film maker Ged Fitzsimmons and River City's Darren Brownlie and football analyst JJ Bull join Stuart Cosgrove and Ray Bradshaw.

We are delighted that Patrick Harvie, long-serving Scottish Greens MSP and former Co-Leader of the party joined Stuart Cosgrove on this edition of Talk Media. They talked about a range of fascinating subjects and this is the only place that you'll find out what Patrick and Lorna Slater did after they stormed out of Bute House on that fateful day when their relationship with Humza Yousaf and the SNP fell apart. Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Competitive football is about to return for St Johnstone - and the Spoony Chop is back, just in time. On the first episode of the new series, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Saints' summer so far, including new signings, friendly performances and what's still needed, along with a look back at the season ticket row that kicked off the close season.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Scotland: Where Are We Now? Your Big Break; What Does Mexico Mean To You? Cat XI and Terracing Teaser. Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan are joined by Adam 'Old Firm Facts' Miller, Jake Sturgess and BBC Sport's South American football expertTim Vickery.

Stuart Cosgrove sits down with Catriona Stewart to analyse three big stories in the media this week; Andy Burnham and the prospect of a No. 10 in The North, Catriona's piece in The Scotsman about the state of the Scottish Care system, and The Tartan Army Homecoming... Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And just like that... it's all over! The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world reflects on Scotland's time at the World Cup. Scotland - the post-mortem; On-air ding dongs; Clarke's gone - who next? Could a dream team of Big Ange, John McGlynn and James McFadden be the answer? This week's Terracing Teaser is 'if the answer is 70 seconds, what is the question?' With Andy Halliday, Belle and Sebastian, Susie Mccabe and Professor Sir David MacMillan joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan in what proved to be - unfortunately - our last World Cup special.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the World (Cup). Full reaction to Scotland Morocco; What have you loved or hated about the World Cup so far? Kitchen XI; Terracing Teaser with guests Sanjeev Kohli and Rosco McClelland joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

Stuart Cosgrove is joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to get behind the headlines from this week. Angela was present at the anti-racism protest in Glasgow, and they also take a look at the Tartan Army's invasion of the USA. Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: thebiglight.com/talkmedia

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Stephen McGinn gives us what he thinks will be Steve Clarke's starting XI against Haiti, what makes a great Scottish World Cup tune and who get into your Landmark XI? Bolivia Scotland, Mount Rushmore of Football, Theatre Moments, In Praise of the Class Clown, Terracing Teaser with Grant Stott, JJ Bull and Stephen McGinn joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

Laura Webster, editor of The National, returns to the Talk Media hot seat as she and Stuart Cosgrove get behind the big stories of the week, talking more about the Peter Murrell scandal - specifically about the media's treatment of Nicola Sturgeon, touch on the ban on Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker entering the country and ask if degrees are even worth the paper they're printed on... All this and more in your FREE AD-SUPPORTED version of Talk Media. Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at ⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia⁠⁠

Paddy Duffy returns to the Talk Media hot seat as he and Stuart Cosgrove get behind the big stories of the week, talking about the Peter Murrell scandal and the Section 30 vote in the Scottish Parliament... All this and more in your FREE AD-SUPPORTED version of Talk Media. Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia⁠

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! A very memorable show with a very chatty Owen Coyle who tells all about coaching in India, Fabrice Muamba, Jim McLean and much more. Scottish Cup Final, Shankand To Rangers, You Think You're Judith Chalmers?, Spy XI, Terracing Teaser with Owen Coyle, Skerryvore and Andy Bargh with Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

Celtic pip Hearts to the League in dramatic final day decider - Craig Levein, Cillian Sheridan and Eamon and Barry from Gallus join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan

We are delighted to welcome back Laura Webster to the show again this week. Thanks to Laura for taking time away from The National to chat with us. Later today, we will post an unedited video version of the main show recording - give us your feedback and let us know if it is something you'd be interested in having as well as the audio version. Recommendations: Laura 'The High Life' - The Musical 9 Inch Noise 2026 Album on Spotify Stuart Club Cumming - NYC Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Quiz King Paddy Duffy sits down with Stuart Cosgrove to discuss the upcoming Holyrood election. Who will be First Minister? Will Reform UK take a big ol' pile of seats? Will Scottish Labour collapse after Anas Sarwar tried to chuck Keir Starmer? All this and more in your FREE AD-SUPPORTED version of Talk Media. Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Having won the Championship by 11 points, St Johnstone are Premiership-bound. So which members of Simo Valakari's squad are ready for the step up and which are not? Is the rebuilding job required this summer as big as the one needed last year? Is it bigger? On this week's Spoony Chop - the final episode before our summer break - Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' final win of the season against Ayr United and what comes next for the Perth side.

St Johnstone have sealed their return to the Premiership at the first time of asking by securing the Championship title. Simo Valakari's side got the job done with a comfortable win at Dunfermline in front of a bumper travelling support, then lifted the trophy at home to Raith Rovers. On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton assess those two wins and how they have contributed to Saints finishing the season looking every inch the Champions. 

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Calum MacColl and Colin McCredie join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan to chat all things Pars Pip Bairns to Final, Weather Moments, Nervous Nellies and Lost In Speyside with the Snooker XI. Calum opens up about his struggles with Crohn's disease and plays somes tunes on the squeeze-box.

After a tough first half in wild conditions at Arbroath, St Johnstone turned in a strong performance after the break to win 4-2. The result saw Saints stretch their lead at the top of the Championship to five points, thanks to Partick Thistle dropping points to Ayr United. Josh Fowler's arrival as a half-time substitute at Gayfield helped turn the tide in the Perth side's favour, amid howling wind and driving rain. But what impact will the second half performance influence boss Simo Valakari's thinking ahead of Saturday's clash with Airdrie? Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the win in Arbroath, Josh Fowler and Sam Stanton's roles in the team and how Saints should counter the Diamonds.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Football; Dougie hat-trick; I've never seen...; Terracing Teaser and Star Trek XI with Dougie Vipond and Martin Quinn joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan. 'The one where Tam tells us he's never seen Friends!' Hear how Start Trek actor Martin Quinn used the word 'bawheid' in space and Dougie Vipond relives his infamous 'auto-cue' nightmare.

The most petty and illinformed sports podcast in the world! How did Del Amitri get their name? Ultras? You for or against? Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie and Ultras series director Jordan Laird join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan - The week in football; Ultras; Your hat-trick of Dels; All time favourite adverts and Terracing Teaser

St Johnstone preserved their eight-point Championship lead over Partick Thistle on Friday night. By Saturday's clash with Queen's Park, the Jags COULD be within two. On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss what Saints still need to do to secure the title, Friday night's draw at Firhill and Eric's cameo appearance on YouTuber Sam North's channel.

It's a pleasure to welcome back Shona Caven to Talk Media this week. If you want to hear the episode on Wednesdays and the listener questions bonusode each week, support us at www.Patreon.com/talkmedia

It's a pleasure to welcome back Shona Caven to Talk Media this week. If you want to hear the episode on Wednesdays and the listener questions bonusode each week, support us at www.Patreon.com/talkmedia

St Johnstone are heading to Firhill to face Partick Thistle with an eight-point lead over their title rivals. And with just seven games to go (eight for Thistle), a win would go a long way towards killing off the Jags' challenge. So where is the path to victory for Saints? And would a draw do? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss what will be the biggest game of the season so far, plus Saturday's hard-fought win over a physical Ross County side.

David Pratt is back in the studio with Stuart Cosgrove to give us his specialist insights in to the Middle East and get behind the media coverage and give us a proper understanding of the station as only he can. Listener questions and recommendations from the boys will follow in tomorrow's bonusode! If you want to hear the episode on Wednesdays and the listener questions bonusode each week, support us at www.Patreon.com/talkmedia

St Johnstone moved eight points clear at the top of the Championship after the weekend's 2-0 win away to Greenock Morton. It's the strongest position Simo Valakari's side have been in all season - and with a clash against title rivals Partick Thistle on the calendar after Saturday's meeting with Ross County, things are getting 'real'. Would Saints settle for four points from these two games? Might that be enough to all-but secure the title? Or is everything still hanging in the balance? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a potentially huge two games to come.

St Johnstone opened-up a five-point gap over Partick Thistle on Saturday but can they now make the most decisive move of the Championship campaign by beating Morton? Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson contemplate the potential of a season-defining weekend. 

On the field, St Johnstone dropped points against Raith Rovers on Friday night and off it, the club have reacted to a pyrotechnic display in the away end at Stark's Park. In this week's episode, Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss both topics.  

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! The week in football; Have you ever been trendy?; Your Football pitch; What does Partick Thistle mean to you? Plus the Curling XI and the Terracing Teaser. Derek Ferguson, Dragon's Den contestant John McClarey and football analyst John Walker join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan

In this week's episode, Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss the St Johnstone head coach's decision to let two central midfielders leave and whether the Perth side will cope with a rejuvenated Airdrie.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Stephen Craigan, The Wee Glesga Poet - Emma Armstrong and Youtuber Sam North join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan. Scottish Cup preview and reaction, Favourite Other Sports - what would be your top 3? The Perfect Pub - open fireplace, pool table, describe the perfect boozer. Terracing Teaser and the Rain XI featuring Ben Gannon Soak, Blair Spittal and Claudio Reyna.

St Johnstone got their statement signing, with Josh Fowler's arrival raising spirits amongst fans. But have transfer window arrivals and departures made Saints stronger? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss January business, plus the repercussions of the 2-2 draw with title rivals Partick Thistle.

Adama Sidibeh's departure to Stockport County has been confirmed, with a six-figure fee banked in return. After a Sidibeh-less Saints lost at home to Dunfermline, how crucial is it that he is replaced? And if it means spending the money received from Stockport, is that simply what must be done? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' need for a new striker, a poor performance against the Pars and the mounting pressure of Friday night's top of the Championship clash with Partick Thistle.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! The Scottish Cup, Kilt, The Young Team, Moon XI, Terracing Teaser with Mark Black, Joshua Barrie and Alison Walker joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Scotland's Comedy Objects, Transfer Window, Snow XI, America and the World Cup with Kirsty Wark, Cillian Sheridan and Andy Bollen joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

The most petty and ill informed podcast on the web! Hearts mid season report card, the perfect Xmas dinner, Veg XI, Terracing Teaser and more with Former Hearts Sporting Director Joe Savage, superstar chef Ferrier Richardson and singer songwriter and hibbie Brodie Barclay joining Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.