Tartan Touchdown Podcast

Tartan Touchdown Podcast

Scotland’s voice in conversation with the world of American Football.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 63 mins

Its finally here - The playoffs are upon us! In this weeks episode, Gavin and Sarah recap a Week 18 that had a little bit of everything. We'll discuss playoff implications, pointless wins, and the chaos in the NFC South. We also preview the 6 huge matchups for the upcoming wild card weekend. Don't miss it!

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It is that strange time of year where dessert for lunch is acceptable and the NFL playoffs are finally taking shape. This week on Tartan Touchdown, Brian and Gav are unwrapping a wild Week 17:

The Grinch of Pittsburgh? Did Aaron Rodgers play "keep away" with the sack record just to spite Myles Garrett?

The King’s Ransom: Derek Henry reminds the world why he’s still royalty while the Packers feel the sting of missing Micah Parsons.

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December 22, 2025 57 mins

In this week’s episode, Dan and Sarah break down the biggest takeaways from Week 16.

Sarah gets her moment to celebrate the Jaguars and their season so far, the duo predicts who will take the remaining seven division titles, and they tackle the annual Week 18 dilemma: start or sit?

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December 16, 2025 49 mins

Week 15 is complete and we've got our first playoff locks of the year, but everythings not so rosey in some parts of the league. 

Brian and Gav recap the weeks biggest stories including post season locks and teams looking to future seasons.

We also look ahead to some Week 16 fixtures as the playoffs really start to heat up.

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December 9, 2025 53 mins

Week 14 is complete and we are edging ever closer to the post season but a few of this weekends matches turned the playoff picture on its head, claiming a few unfortunate casualties along the way.

Gav and Sarah recap the weeks biggest stories including some debatable personnel decisions.

We also look ahead to some Week 15 fixtures with major playoff implications and Sarah has a special challenge for Gav.

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December 2, 2025 68 mins

Week 13 is officially in the books, and what a Turkey Day it was! Dan and Brian are here to recap the absolute thrillers we were thankful for. After watching the chaos unfold, the guys are fired up about who should be Coach of the Year. 

As the playoff picture tightens, the conversation gets serious about those crucial divisional matchup. 

Finally, they look ahead to Week 14's biggest games, trying to make sense of this unpredictab...

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November 25, 2025 51 mins

NFL Week 12 is in the books! Brian is a new man in his Shedeur era while Gav is entering his winter of discontent after the Giants lose another multiple score lead in Detroit. Join the guys as they discuss look at the big stories from this weeks action and as the playoff picture begins to take shape, they look at the teams that stand to benefit most from securing homefield advantage.

They also look ahead to a bumper Thanksgiving we...

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November 18, 2025 57 mins

In this week’s Episode, Dan and Sarah break down the Week 11 action by zeroing in on the most pivotal position on the field: the quarterback. 

They dissect the good, the bad, and the downright ugly performances from the men under centre, then go head-to-head making their case for which QB deserves the MVP award at season’s end.

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November 11, 2025 49 mins

NFL Week 10 is in the books! Join Brian and Gav as they dissect the biggest stories, including the dramatic changing landscape of the AFC's title contenders and the cutthroat nature of coaching in the league.

They also break down the thrilling international game in Berlin and look ahead at all the action coming in Week 11.

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November 4, 2025 51 mins

In this Episode, Sarah and Dan discuss the key stories from Week 9 of the NFL season, including the chaos that is the NFC North, and the surprising turn out of the Panthers and Patriots. 

Plus, they take a dive into a game of Fact or Cap, looking at some key player and team stats as we approach the half way mark of the season.

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October 28, 2025 44 mins

In this Episode, Dan and Gav discuss the key stories from Week 8 of the NFL season, including the potential resurgence of the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens' resilience without Lamar Jackson.

They analyse the current playoff picture, making predictions for both the NFC and AFC, and the highlight standout performances of Jonathan Taylor.

Gav takes on the 'one sentence' challenge and the conversation wraps up with a look ahe...

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In this special episode, we return to our chat show format for a full European Championship debrief with Team GB.

Gav is joined by Charlie Williams and Liam Harper to break down the men’s tournament, sharing insights into the team’s journey and standout moments.

In the second half, Sarah sits down with Jess Allen and Grace Conway to reflect on the women’s historic achievement as back-to-back European Champions.

Across both conversa...

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October 22, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of Tartan Touchdown, hosts Sarah and Brian dive into all the major talking points from NFL Week 7 — from the Broncos’ historic comeback against the Giants to standout performances from veteran quarterbacks like Joe Flacco.

They question the legitimacy of surprise contenders such as the Bears and Colts, break down the Packers’ ongoing struggles, and assess the Patriots’ resurgence. Plus, the duo debate whether the Ch...

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October 16, 2025 82 mins

In this episode, Paul Manera takes us on an incredible journey from the rugby pitches of Australia to the endzones of American football.

Hear how he discovered the sport that changed his life, battled through challenges to earn a U.S. scholarship, and rose to become a passionate coach shaping the next generation of players.

Paul shares behind-the-scenes stories of the sport’s grassroots rise in Australia, the explosive growth of fl...

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October 14, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of Tartan Touchdown, hosts Brian and Gav break down all the biggest stories from around the NFL, from the Giants’ resurgence and the Eagles’ recent struggles to the Jets’ ongoing issues under centre.

They tackle the injury troubles facing the 49ers, spotlight Baker Mayfield’s impressive form, and look ahead to next week’s key matchups — including a must-watch clash between the Lions and Buccaneers.

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October 7, 2025 40 mins

In this Episode of Tartan Touchdown, hosts Dan and Sarah break down the latest NFL headlines of Week 5, spotlighting standout quarterback performances and assessing the competitive landscape of the AFC South.

Plus, they take a dive into the NFL’s “Lost and Found,” highlighting the week’s key players, breakout performances, and defining moments.

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September 30, 2025 57 mins

In this week's Episode, Sarah and Dan break down the biggest stories from Week 4 in the NFL.

They dive into how quarterback changes are already shaking up team fortunes—for better or worse—and highlight the crucial role defense played in securing some of this week’s biggest wins.

Plus, Dan shares his thoughts on which teams should already be hitting the panic button just four games into the season.

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September 23, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, Brian and Gav recap the thrilling action from NFL Week Two, discussing the biggest stories of the week including a shootout in Dallas and a Superbowl rematch.

They delve into the Chiefs' struggles, the impact of Joe Burrow's injury on the Bengals' season, some of the emerging rookie talents and look ahead to the exciting matchups in Week Three.

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September 23, 2025 49 mins

In this Episode of Tartan Touchdown, Gavin and Dan delve into the thrilling action of Week 3 in the NFL.

Among the key stories of the weekend, they discuss the standout game between the Eagles and Rams, the impressive showing from the Vikings against the Bengals and the Browns surprise win over the Packers.

The conversation also touches on the importance of special teams and the back up quarterback.

With insights on quarterback d...

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September 19, 2025 25 mins

In this special episode of In Conversation With, Dan sits down with GB debutants Jess Allen and Hannah Elliott.

They dive into their journey to selection, share the emotional highs of being chosen for the squad, and reflect on their competitive debuts at the World Games in China, including the challenges faced against the top teams

Plus, they discuss their excitement, expectations and look ahead to the upcoming European Championshi...

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