The Cynic | A Celtic FC Podcast
The Cynic provides fully independent coverage of Celtic Football Club through podcasts, videos and writing. A variety of contributors allows many voices and points of view to be represented with almost daily coverage of the club. The Cynic also produces live shows at venues throughout Glasgow.From weekly topical news shows to post match reaction podcasts, we aim for comprehensive coverage. Our feature podcasts vary in tone from outlandish fun to deep dives into the history and culture that surrounds Celtic.
Episodes
June 13, 2026 • 29 mins
Clare is joined by Tom and Tino from The Fàilte Network, a newly established charity using Celtic FC as a vehicle to welcome refugees and asylum seekers into the club, the community and the match day experience.
The discussion explores the origins of the project and how football can be a powerful tool for connection, solidarity and belonging.
Topics include:
• The story behind The Fàilte Network and why it was ...
The discussion explores the origins of the project and how football can be a powerful tool for connection, solidarity and belonging.
Topics include:
• The story behind The Fàilte Network and why it was ...
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May 28, 2026 • 82 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
The Cynic Weekly – End of Season Awards Special 🍀
The final Cynic Weekly of the season is here as Gall, Barry and Stuart hand out their annual Celtic awards after a chaotic but ultimately trophy-winning campaign.
Award categories include:
• Celtic Player of the Year
• Young Player of the Year
• Most Improved Player
• Unsung Her...
The Cynic Weekly – End of Season Awards Special 🍀
The final Cynic Weekly of the season is here as Gall, Barry and Stuart hand out their annual Celtic awards after a chaotic but ultimately trophy-winning campaign.
Award categories include:
• Celtic Player of the Year
• Young Player of the Year
• Most Improved Player
• Unsung Her...
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May 21, 2026 • 67 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title-winning week is unpacked after one of the most chaotic and emotional finishes in recent memory.
The panel reflect on the comeback against Hearts, the atmosphere inside Celtic Park and the fallout that followed as Scottish football descended into accusations and conspiracy claims.
Key discussi...
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title-winning week is unpacked after one of the most chaotic and emotional finishes in recent memory.
The panel reflect on the comeback against Hearts, the atmosphere inside Celtic Park and the fallout that followed as Scottish football descended into accusations and conspiracy claims.
Key discussi...
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May 14, 2026 • 66 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s dramatic title push heads into a final-day showdown with Hearts at Celtic Park.
The panel react to the chaotic late win over Motherwell and the fallout from another huge VAR decision. There’s discussion around the media reaction, conspiracy claims from pundits and whether Celtic’s resilience u...
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s dramatic title push heads into a final-day showdown with Hearts at Celtic Park.
The panel react to the chaotic late win over Motherwell and the fallout from another huge VAR decision. There’s discussion around the media reaction, conspiracy claims from pundits and whether Celtic’s resilience u...
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May 7, 2026 • 71 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title push heads into the final three games of the season.
The panel discuss the nervy win at Easter Road, controversial VAR decisions, and the growing tension around the run-in after Hearts’ victory over Rangers. There’s also chat on key players returning to form, the psychology of the title ...
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title push heads into the final three games of the season.
The panel discuss the nervy win at Easter Road, controversial VAR decisions, and the growing tension around the run-in after Hearts’ victory over Rangers. There’s also chat on key players returning to form, the psychology of the title ...
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April 30, 2026 • 73 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Scott and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic, reflecting on our recent performance against Falkirk and looking ahead to the next crucial league fixture as the season reaches its defining stretch.
We also discuss the managerial links to the club, Martin O’Neill getting Manager of the month and the importan...
Gall is joined by Scott and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic, reflecting on our recent performance against Falkirk and looking ahead to the next crucial league fixture as the season reaches its defining stretch.
We also discuss the managerial links to the club, Martin O’Neill getting Manager of the month and the importan...
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April 23, 2026 • 71 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic, reflecting on a dramatic recent performance against St Mirren and looking ahead to the next crucial league fixture as the season reaches its defining stretch.
Key discussion points:
• What recent performances say about Celtic’s ability to deliver in bi...
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic, reflecting on a dramatic recent performance against St Mirren and looking ahead to the next crucial league fixture as the season reaches its defining stretch.
Key discussion points:
• What recent performances say about Celtic’s ability to deliver in bi...
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April 16, 2026 • 75 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic and look ahead to the upcoming game against St. Mirren in the Scottish Cup.
The panel break down what the win against St Mirren at the weekend tells us, while off-field noise ramps up. Attention also turns to the summer, with discussion around transfer targets, squa...
Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as they have their weekly discussion on all things Celtic and look ahead to the upcoming game against St. Mirren in the Scottish Cup.
The panel break down what the win against St Mirren at the weekend tells us, while off-field noise ramps up. Attention also turns to the summer, with discussion around transfer targets, squa...
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April 9, 2026 • 71 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Boud, Stuart and Scott as Celtic head into the final stretch of the season with the title race on a knife edge. With the post-split fixtures now confirmed, the panel dig into what lies ahead and whether this team has what it takes to get over the line.
The return of the Green Brigade, ongoing concerns around performances and the general ch...
Gall is joined by Boud, Stuart and Scott as Celtic head into the final stretch of the season with the title race on a knife edge. With the post-split fixtures now confirmed, the panel dig into what lies ahead and whether this team has what it takes to get over the line.
The return of the Green Brigade, ongoing concerns around performances and the general ch...
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April 2, 2026 • 73 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart as Celtic return from the international break with their title hopes hanging by a thread. The panel assess a faltering campaign and question whether this team has anything left to give.
They also cover key injury updates, squad concerns, and what needs to happen for Celtic to stay alive in the race.
Key discus...
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart as Celtic return from the international break with their title hopes hanging by a thread. The panel assess a faltering campaign and question whether this team has anything left to give.
They also cover key injury updates, squad concerns, and what needs to happen for Celtic to stay alive in the race.
Key discus...
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March 26, 2026 • 42 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Gall has a candid one-on-one with Martin from The Green Brigade, unpacking the ongoing ban and why negotiations appear to be breaking down.
The episode explores disputed club demands and the wider impact on fans. It also raises serious questions about the future of organised fan culture at Celtic Park.
Topics covered:
Gall has a candid one-on-one with Martin from The Green Brigade, unpacking the ongoing ban and why negotiations appear to be breaking down.
The episode explores disputed club demands and the wider impact on fans. It also raises serious questions about the future of organised fan culture at Celtic Park.
Topics covered:
- Current status of the Green ...
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March 19, 2026 • 66 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart to dig through an eventful week at Celtic both on and off the pitch. We discuss the revelations from Kasper Schmeichel about his long term future and look over comments from Maloney about his role moving forward.We also discuss other recent news and look ahead to a huge game against Dundee United on Sunday.
Key disc...
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart to dig through an eventful week at Celtic both on and off the pitch. We discuss the revelations from Kasper Schmeichel about his long term future and look over comments from Maloney about his role moving forward.We also discuss other recent news and look ahead to a huge game against Dundee United on Sunday.
Key disc...
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March 12, 2026 • 75 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart to unpack Celtic’s dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Ibrox and the fallout from a chaotic derby weekend. From defensive heroics and penalty psychology to the looming loss of Callum McGregor, the panel break down what it all means for the run-in.
Key discussion points:
Gall is joined by Barry, Boud and Stuart to unpack Celtic’s dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Ibrox and the fallout from a chaotic derby weekend. From defensive heroics and penalty psychology to the looming loss of Callum McGregor, the panel break down what it all means for the run-in.
Key discussion points:
- Celtic’s backs-to-the-wall derby ...
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March 5, 2026 • 72 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Gall is joined by Barry and Chris to break down a chaotic week as Celtic grind out results while staying firmly in the title race.
From derby drama to striker struggles and a tightening league table, the panel cover everything shaping the run-in.Key discussion points:
Gall is joined by Barry and Chris to break down a chaotic week as Celtic grind out results while staying firmly in the title race.
From derby drama to striker struggles and a tightening league table, the panel cover everything shaping the run-in.Key discussion points:
- Celtic’s “just win” mentality as results continue despite inconsiste...
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February 25, 2026 • 67 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
After a bruising week that left Celtic’s season hanging in the balance, Gall is joined by Barry and Boud to pick through everything from a tough week.
Fresh from a damaging loss to Hibs and a humbling European night against VfB Stuttgart, the panel ask whether this is the moment the title charge truly began to unravel or the point it finally sparks b...
After a bruising week that left Celtic’s season hanging in the balance, Gall is joined by Barry and Boud to pick through everything from a tough week.
Fresh from a damaging loss to Hibs and a humbling European night against VfB Stuttgart, the panel ask whether this is the moment the title charge truly began to unravel or the point it finally sparks b...
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February 18, 2026 • 89 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
After a chaotic stoppage-time winner against Kilmarnock on Sunday, Christopher Gallagher is joined by Barry Gallagher and Christopher Boud to break down a week that keeps the title charge alive, but still leaves questions hanging in the air.
The panel discuss:
● Julián Araujo’s instant impact and why making him permanent should be a priority
After a chaotic stoppage-time winner against Kilmarnock on Sunday, Christopher Gallagher is joined by Barry Gallagher and Christopher Boud to break down a week that keeps the title charge alive, but still leaves questions hanging in the air.
The panel discuss:
● Julián Araujo’s instant impact and why making him permanent should be a priority
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February 12, 2026 • 65 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
After another dramatic stoppage-time winner, Barry, Stuart and Scott break down a nerve-shredding night that keeps the title dream alive but raises serious questions about sustainability. Are Celtic grinding their way to glory or just delaying the inevitable?
The panel discuss:
After another dramatic stoppage-time winner, Barry, Stuart and Scott break down a nerve-shredding night that keeps the title dream alive but raises serious questions about sustainability. Are Celtic grinding their way to glory or just delaying the inevitable?
The panel discuss:
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s dream debut and whether his quality can spar...
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February 5, 2026 • 65 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Gall is joined by Barry and Scott as they sit down and discuss the current state of play at Celtic.
We discuss the closing on the transfer window and the players brought in by the club. We cover all Celtic news including the potential signing of the OX and we get comments from the manager.
We finish by discussing the fan boycott of the Dundee game a...
Gall is joined by Barry and Scott as they sit down and discuss the current state of play at Celtic.
We discuss the closing on the transfer window and the players brought in by the club. We cover all Celtic news including the potential signing of the OX and we get comments from the manager.
We finish by discussing the fan boycott of the Dundee game a...
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February 4, 2026 • 25 mins
The Opposition Perspective is a podcast in which we sit down with fans of Celtic’s weekend opponents.
Today we spoke to Glen Schreuder from Red Tinted Glasses, an Aberdeen fan podcast as we look ahead to our match at Pittodrie.
We discuss Aberdeen’s tumultuous season with Thelin being sacked and difficult results throughout.
We also get the expectations of the Aberdeen support for tonights match.
Today we spoke to Glen Schreuder from Red Tinted Glasses, an Aberdeen fan podcast as we look ahead to our match at Pittodrie.
We discuss Aberdeen’s tumultuous season with Thelin being sacked and difficult results throughout.
We also get the expectations of the Aberdeen support for tonights match.
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January 28, 2026 • 68 mins
The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.
Barry is joined by Stuart and Gall as they sit down and discuss the current state of play at Celtic.
We discuss the draw with Hearts and what that means for our push for the league, as well as the key incidents from the game.
We cover all the recent transfer links and what we think Celtic will do between now and the end of the window.
We talk...
Barry is joined by Stuart and Gall as they sit down and discuss the current state of play at Celtic.
We discuss the draw with Hearts and what that means for our push for the league, as well as the key incidents from the game.
We cover all the recent transfer links and what we think Celtic will do between now and the end of the window.
We talk...
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