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The Tartan Daily: #10 Ode To Joy

Hodgeythehack — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In Episode 10, Hodgeythehack pays tribute to Scotland's Wembley heroes in the form of a short poem.

Hang on til the end for the payoff.

*WARNING: EXPLICIT LYRICS*

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The Tartan Daily: #9 Auld Enemy preview – with Benjamin Bloom

Hodgeythehack — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The latest collaboration between Benjamin Bloom and Hodgeythehack sees the pair team up on #TheTartanDaily to look forward to this BIGGEST of all games.

Ben may be English, but he is known for his measured and balanced views when it comes to football.

Safe to the say the nerves are building. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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The Tartan Daily: #8 The need for KT and belief – with Sue McDaid

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

One day to go until the game this Euro 2020 will be most remembered for!

Sue McDaid joins Hodgeythehack on #TheTartanDaily to talk about how pivotal Kieran Tierney will be for Steve Clarke's men tomorrow and also to chew over all the latest gossip around the Scotland camp as well as answering some fan questions.

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The Tartan Daily: #7 Let's get intae them – with Simon Beans and Lauren Cahill

Hodgeythehack — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Lauren Cahill, who has joined Hodgeythehack on a pilgrimage to Wembley previously, and Simon Beans of the 'Fitz Bean Happenin' podcast join #TheTartanDaily for a look ahead to Friday – and some more measured reflections on Monday now that it's been a couple of days.

We touch on how Scotland fans are much better than England fans and why beating them would mean it's been a successful tournament (providing they don't actually win the thing).

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The Tartan Daily: #6 The day after the day before – with Stefan Carlin

Hodgeythehack — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Stefan Carlin of the Di Stefano Talks podcast joins Hodgeythehack on #TheTartanDaily to go over the key takeaways and rate the players following yesterday's defeat to the Czech Republic.

The pair give their ratings after a chastening day for Scotland at Hampden.

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The Tartan Daily: #5 Yes, Sir – The Tartan Daily presents Kapil Seshasayee

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

For Episode 5, all we’re saying is ‘Yes Sir’, we can win today.

Kapil Seshasayee is playing in the Euro 2020 fanzone, live on Thursday 8 July at 7pm at Glasgow Green.

Follow Kapil @TheDesiFuturist on Twitter.

Find out more: https://euro2020.scottishfa.co.uk/fan-zone/fanzone-festival/new-music-night/

The Tartan Daily: #4 Eye on the Czechs – with Tom Danicek and Andy Bargh

Hodgeythehack — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for #TheTartanDaily to cast an eye on the opposition for our first major tournament match in 23 years, the Czech Republic.

Joining the podcast is Czech journalist Tom Danicek, who will give us the lowdown on their squad and also what they think of us.

Andy Bargh of the Hampden Roar podcast also joins the podcast once again.

How is the buzz troops?

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The Tartan Daily: #3 Billy The Wonderkid – with Sean Kenney

Hodgeythehack — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The latest episode of The Tartan Daily sees focus turn to Billy Gilmour.

The Chelsea midfielder was brought up in Ardrossan in Ayrshire and Sean Kenney has been aware of his talent from a very young age.

As a good friend of the family, Sean – who is the boss of junior outfit Ardeer Thistle – will offer his insights on what makes the Three Towns wonderkid so special.

The Tartan Daily: #2 But they forgot about Che – with Mark Duffy, Neil Doherty and Will Turner

Hodgeythehack — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Hodgeythehack focuses Episode 2 of The Tartan Daily on Scotland's newest "signing", Che Adams.

After agreeing to represent Scotland, the Southampton forward has impressed in dark blue and scored the winner against Luxembourg in our final friendly.

But his story is even more fascinating as he gone from playing non-league football to hopefully playing a starring role at the Euros!

Hodgey is joined by sports journalists Mark Duffy (who saw him in the non-league with Ilkeston Town as a teenager), Will Turner (who watches him week-in, week-out at Southampton) and Scottish fitba author Neil Doherty.

The Tartan Daily: #1 Commentators' preview – with Rory Hamilton and Andy Bargh

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Two Scottish commentators with gigs working on Euro 2020 (and little old me, with nothing 🤪) join me to preview what to expect in Scotland's major first tournament in 23 years.

We also share our fairly distant memories of Scotland's past major tournament excursions in this opening episode of The Tartan Daily.

Rory Hamilton, the Scottish voice of BT Sport's great coverage, and Andy Bargh, creator of The Hampden Roar podcast who will be commentating on Scotland vs the Auld Enemy for TalkSPORT, are with me for the first episode.

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Hodge On Nodge: #6 ¡Adios Emi! With Adam Brandon and Steve Sanders (@ncfcnumbers)

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The #HodgeOnNodge podcast says ¡Adios Emi!

Hodgeythehack is joined by football journalist Adam Brandon and Steve Sanders (@ncfcnumbers) to bid farewell to one of the best #NCFC players of this century and perhaps ever: Emi Buendía.

Adam is a writer and analyst of South American Football based in Chile. He has supported Norwich for over 30 years and was a Season Ticket holder in the Barclay and regular away-tripper in the nineties and noughties. You can find his updates on Chilean football on World Football Index where he is regular on the South American Football Show.

Steve is the man behind the fabulous @ncfcnumbers Twitter account, the go-to for any Norwich City stats fans. He is also a massive Emi Buendía fan and one of Hodgey's best mates.

Together we gather to reflect on Buendía's fabulous three years in yellow and green.

Hodge On Nodge: Behind Enemy Lines #2 – presented by Benjamin Bloom

Hodgeythehack — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

#HodgeOnNodge joins the Benjamin Bloom Football Channel for Episode 2 of Behind Enemy Lines.

This is the podcast where we talk all things Norwich City and Ipswich Town. After some short chatter about Ipswich's new signings and ambitions, Hodgeythehack gives his thoughts on the BK8 sponsorship scandal and Emi Buendía.

A must-listen pod for all Norwich City and Ipswich Town fans!

Introducing: The Tartan Daily

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The Tartan Daily | A Euro 2020 pod by @Hodgeythehack

A Scotland-focused Euro 2020 podcast, featuring episodes every day.

How many times in our lives as Scots will we get to do this? Might as well go for it and enjoy this one!

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Hodge On Nodge: #5 Why it's #HerGameToo, with Amy Clement

Hodgeythehack — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

It's more important than ever before that female voices get the chance to be heard in football. Recently, the #HerGameToo movement has launched, which is a fabulous forward-thinking initiative working to make sure that happens and that women and girls don't feel excluded from the game.

Amy Clement is one of the founders of the movement and a good friend of the #NCFC fan community despite being a Swansea City fan herself. Hodgeythehack talks to her about the movement, staying sane in the midst of social media trolling, the recent playoff heartbreak for Welsh teams and the build-up to the Euros!

Hodge On Nodge: #4 Introducing: Behind Enemy Lines, with Benjamin Bloom

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Hodge On Nodge presents the first episode of 'Behind Enemy Lines', a new subseries with Benjamin Bloom where the pair will do a podcast together for fans of both Norwich City and Ipswich Town.

The subseries will be shared between the Hodgeythehack and Benjamin Bloom Football Channel on YouTube and will be released as a podcast once a fortnight.

Hodge On Nodge: #3 Cedric Anselin – #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Special

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Former Norwich City star Cedric Anselin opens up to Hodgeythehack about his powerful story, including attempting his own life.

Then the pair chat through mental health in general and whether the powers that be in football are doing enough to combat these issues within the game.

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Hodge On Nodge: #2 What's the Goss? Season Review 2020/21

Hodgeythehack — Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Hodgeythehack is joined by Norwich City legend Jeremy Goss to review the Canaries' epic title-winning 2020/21 campaign.

Going through each bit of the team in turn, Gossy had some really interesting takes and tactical insights on some of City's biggest stars – and even dished out his own awards at the end of the podcast.

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Hodge On Nodge: #1 Alex Neil - the first big #NCFC interview

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 03 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Former Norwich City boss Alex Neil discusses his time at Carrow Road for the first time in an exclusive interview with Hodgeythehack.

The pair chat through many interesting topics including why he didn't play James Maddison more, why he thought the job offer was a wind-up and the most surreal experience of his life and managerial career.

The pair also touch on his favourite City stars, his future managerial prospects and whether he'd ever consider managing Scotland or the Old Firm.

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My Corona Podcast: Episode 9 (part 2) - NHSX app: why it was abandoned, how it affects us all and what’s next...

Hodgeythehack — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:18:00 +0000

In part two of My Corona Podcast's deep dive into the NHSX app saga, Hodgeythehack is rejoined by CEO of Open UK, Amanda Brock, whilst Paul Bernal, Associate Professor of Law at the University of East Anglia, joins the podcast for the first time.

The trio assess the impact of the government's decision to abandon the development of its own contract tracing app and where that leaves the UK in terms of technology helping in the fight against COVID-19. The wide-ranging debate ranges from explaining the true difference between geeks and nerds, to looking at how the media reported these matters and what not just the government but all key stakeholders and public at large can learn from it.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 9 (part 1) - NHSX app: what might have been

Hodgeythehack — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this podcast recorded before the UK government ditched the idea of developing its own NHSX track-and-trace app, three experts join Hodgeythehack to chat about how the state of play was a month ago – when the government was going full steam ahead with developing the technology.

Digital Bulletin CEO Romily Broad explains how it would've worked, whilst OpenUK CEO, Amanda Brock, and Jonathan Martin, partner director at cybersecurity firm Anomali, debate the positives and negatives, the potential benefits and the major concerns around the NHSX app. Part two, coming later this week, will feature reaction to the decision to stop development.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 8 - Leading a Premier League team through a pandemic

Hodgeythehack — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Norwich City Sporting Director Stuart Webber joins the podcast for an exclusive chat. With he and Hodgeythehack having got to know each other well over the years, the host is able to ask questions from a different and more challenging perspective than most journalists would and he takes him to task on all the big topics.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 7 - Bundesliga for beginners in 90 minutes

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 21 May 2020 08:25:00 +0000

It's the league everyone is now talking about! So Hodgeythehack caught up with commentator Dan O'Hagan – who has covered the Bundesliga on a weekly basis for years now – to deliver a comprehensive guide on the league and all of its teams.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 6 - Britain’s political and social ravine and the media’s role in creating it

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 18 May 2020 13:41:00 +0000

Author, broadcaster and hip hop artist Darren McGarvey – who won the 2018 Orwell Prize for his groundbreaking book Poverty Safari – has become one of the most important social commentators around and joins Hodgeythehack to talk about the chasm which has been created between society and politics in the UK and how the media has been complicit in causing it. We also get a world exclusive acapella from the rapper's new album!

My Corona Podcast: Episode 5 - Yikkit brotherhood and the ethics of art and creation

Hodgeythehack — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

What a blether between Tragic O'Hara and Hodgeythehack! The pair come together to share tales of adolescence in Ayrshire during the skateboarding boom and the impact growing up as "yikkits" has had on their respective careers, particularly Tragic's outstanding repertoire of artistic pursuits.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 4 - Will the kids be alright?

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 11 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Psychotherapist and mental health expert Noel McDermott as well as Spark Academy founder and award-winning teacher Mital Thanki join host Hodgeythehack to discuss how the coronavirus crisis will affect children in terms of both their learning and psychological and mental development.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 3 - The truth of working on the NHS front line

Hodgeythehack — Mon, 04 May 2020 10:43:00 +0000

In this hard-hitting interview, Hodgeythehack is joined by Specialist Psychological Practitioner Rob McGrath who works in a secure unit with offenders who have complex psychological problems, some of who have contracted COVID-19 – not just that but he also lost his grandfather to the virus within the last few weeks so he very bravely decided to talk to My Corona Podcast about the impact on him personally and the strain the health service is under.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 2 - Staying sane in the social media echo chamber

Hodgeythehack — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:18:00 +0000

In Episode 2 of the podcast, host Hodgeythehack is joined by the brain behind the @OldFirmFacts1 Twitter account, award-winning writer Adam Miller, as well as mindfulness author and psychotherapist Sandy Clarke. The trio talk about best practice using and consuming social media in the midst of the pandemic and how best to keep the heid during lockdown – as well as some of the positives that may emerge from all of the current madness.

My Corona Podcast: Episode 1 - Life on fitba furlough...

Hodgeythehack — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:33:00 +0000

Dundee United legend and current Cowdenbeath assistant manager Craig Easton as well as Clyde goalkeeper David Mitchell join host Hodgeythehack in Episode 1 of this new podcast to share some hilarious stories and talk about life on fitba furlough.