As Scotland gets battered by another storm, the football tries its best to continue on regardless - with mixed results in the KDM Evolution Trophy... or the Scottish Challenge Cup once you blow away the sponsorship.

Josh hosts the latest podcast, and he's joined by Charlie, Daris, Graeme and Krys to chat not only about the weather related stories from the midweek cup fixtures, but also to look back on the weekend's action.

The top of the table clash at Celtic Park went the way of the visitors, so questions are once again asked as to whether Hearts can end the Glasgow stranglehold on the title as well as the far more important question of whether or not the wind can blow away wee magnets.

How many teams are in this title race anyway? Two? Three? Four? Five? The next few weeks will no doubt breeze through and make the picture a little clearer.

The guys also touch on the World Cup draw once more, looking in detail at Scotland chances of finally getting out of the group stage at the ninth time of asking, and just how much more it might cost the Tartan Army to stay on in an already eyewateringly expensive trip to North America. Those costs have really taken the wind out of the sails of some of us.

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We know the draw, and now we know where Scotland are going to be playing their World Cup games. Brazil in Miami on the third matchday follows Haiti and Morocco in Boston, and John B got in touch with Scottish commentator Derek Rae, who happens to reside in the Massachusetts city.

Lightning has struck twice for Derek as the Euro's also welcomed the Scots in his German residence of Cologne, and he confidently predicts that Boston will have as big an impact on the Tartan Army as Cologne did. Derek gives his insight into the best hotspots in the city, the best areas for TA congregation, and very useful tips on getting to the stadium so pay attention. He finishes up by giving his thoughts on Scotland's chances, and two players who he's seen at close quarters that should be considered for Steve Clarke's squad.

The podcast finishes up with the thoughts of the three other home nations who featured in the draw. 3 Lions podcast host Russell Osbourne takes a look at England's chances, which didn't quite have the "Lapland, Melchester Rovers and me and my mum" scenario like other campaigns gone by, whilst Podcast Peldroed host Russell Todd and journalist Mark McIntosh take a Welsh and Northern Irish viewpoint, where both nations are in the same playoff path as Bosnia and Italy respectively.

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It was a day we had waited 28 years for, a World Cup draw featuring Scotland (and not via the UEFA playoff route like 2022 that ended in failure). Lo and behold, the draw gave us two of the same teams we faced at France ‘98 plus an unknown quantity from our viewpoint.

John Bleasdale got reaction from the draw event at Barras Art And Design organised by Gully Singh and features interviews with Gully, Gordon Sheach, Blair McNally, Craig Ferguson and SFF’s new kid on the block Daris, who took time from his busy media schedule to speak to us. We also got reaction from some of the regular SFF team along with some past guests and contributors.

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In the wake of the new that John has stepped down from the podcast after 15 years, for which we thank him and wish him well on his new venture, Graeme's back hosting and is joined by Cammy and Daris in a bit more of a depleted lineup than last week's Scotland celebrations.

Speaking of which, the guys discuss whether or not Harvey Barnes should be considered for a seat on the plan to North America as he has declared he wants to play for Scotland now. Funny that.

There's a look over at Rangers as Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart are relieved of their duties. Farewell Star Trek and X-Men jokes, we hardly knew ye.

And of course this is Scottish football so there's chat about all the dodgy decisions that were made by referees over the course of the weekend. Is it possible they are actually worse than usual?

Scotland have done it, we're going to the World Cup!

Graeme hosted the continuing celebrations as he was joined by Daris, both Johns, Krys and Laurie.

The guys talked over an amazing night at Hampden as Scotland qualified for our first World Cup since 1998.

We discussed the build up to the match itself, before moving onto all the crucial moments in the game, including which of the goals from Mctominay, Tierney and McLean was the best. We also talked Steve Clarke and how he is the most successful Scotland Manager.

28 years of waiting is finally over, bring on the summer!

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John is joined by Ethan from The Dugout and Cammy and Rhys from the Rhys and Cammy podcast.

We discuss the game against Greece with us giving the starting eleven ratings out of 10.

There is debate about possible changes for the team for Tuesday as we look to win and qualify for the World Cup.

Will Clarke throw a curveball, are attackers who are in wheelchairs allowed to play?

There is some chat too about pre match routines and more.

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Regulars John, Graeme D and Laurie are joined by regular guest when it comes to the national team, Alan aka Air Force Wan.

Making his first appearance on the podcast is Cammy who is a fan of many teams and is given one of the cruelest introductions ever.

On one of the most random episodes we've ever recorded, there is chat about why Laurie should take a break from Rugby Park and visit Auchinleck Talbot's Beechwood Park instead.

This segment probably sets the tone for the whole episode.

There are belly laughs, discussion around some of the names in the Scotland squad and more.

We ask the questions that others are afraid to ask like which Scottish player would you most like to see in a pair of beach volleyball pants and who is on your club calendar his month.

Let's hope that Scotland can get the job done on Saturday and we can look forward to night of happiness at Hampden next Tuesday.

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John and Laurie are joined by Daris making his second appearance but first as a regular. We have a guest too as football writer and Motherwell fan, Ben Banks joins us.

We kick off the football chat by focusing on Kilmarnock and their recent poor run of form.

This leads on to debate as to whether Laurie should watch a different sport.

There is League Cup semis chat with Daris being delighted and Ben getting free therapy after Motherwell were pumped.

The podcast was recorded on the same day that the Scotland squad was announced. Inevitably this means there is chat about the goalie situation, shortage of centre backs and the hope for a top class striker.

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