Across The Tiers is a monthly Scottish football podcast covering every division in the SPFL. Join hosts Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor for a light-hearted deep dive into the national game. Featuring special guests, reporting from grounds, and more. Produced by MBC Studios.
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After a short break to recover from World Cup disappointment, Across The Tiers is back!
On the first episode of the 2026/27 season, we're taking a close look at the beginning of the Sébastien Pocognoli era - including Steve Clarke's legacy, the exciting fresh faces in our Nations League squad, and our disappointing opening games against Slovenia and Switzerland.
Was Pocognoli the right appointment? Is John McGinn doing enough for the team? And what would Jack's wrestling name be? Tune in to Across The Tiers to find out!
Featuring: Ray Bradshaw, Mark Nelson, and Jack Traynor
Produced by: MBC Studios
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10 Jun 2026
World Cup Preview Special
We're taking a break from the SPFL to bring you a special World Cup preview episode! Join Ray, Mark and Jack as they take a close look at the Scotland squad, our Group C opponents, and our chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds. We also cover Steve Clarke's new contract, the goalkeeper conundrum, and pick a starting eleven for the Haiti game.
As you'd expect, there's also plenty of inconsequential blether about gout, football stickers, and wearing heelys in Miami.
Featuring: Ray Bradshaw, Mark Nelson, and Jack Traynor
Produced by: MBC Studios
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6 Jun 2026
SPFL 2025/26 | Season Wrap-Up
On this episode of Across The Tiers, we discuss the thrilling conclusion to the most exciting SPFL season in years. We cover East Kilbride's rapid ascent through the pyramid, ICT's hard-fought League One triumph, Ross County's relegation woes, the remarkable success (and unexpected departures) of Gary Naysmith and Eva Olid, and - of course - Celtic's controversial final-day victory over Hearts.
All that plus plenty of nonsense about away-day pies, Yaya Touré's texts, and fasting.
Featuring: Ray Bradshaw, Mark Nelson, and Jack Traynor
Produced by: MBC Studios
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17 Apr 2026
Next Scotland Manager | Relegation Battles | Post-Split
As we approach the conclusion of an incredibly memorable season in Scottish football, Ray, Mark and Jack discuss Edinburgh City finishing bottom of League Two, an exciting battle between Stenhousemuir and ICT for the League One title, Ross County's woes, Hearts moving into a shock lead in the SWPL, and controversial post-split fixtures in the Premiership.
There's also plenty of useless blether about sausages, Mark's battle with the Massachusetts transport authorities, and the downsides of snorting food supplements.
Featuring: Ray Bradshaw, Mark Nelson, and Jack Traynor
Produced by: MBC Studios
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14 Mar 2026
Old Firm | League Two Title Race | Scotland Friendlies
In this month's episode, Ray, Mark and Jack chat about EK overtaking Spartans in the League Two title race, unpack two eventful Old Firm derbies (on and off the pitch), and look ahead to Scotland's upcoming friendlies. We're also asking if Craig Gordon ranks among the country's greatest keepers, whether or not Alloa are genuine League One contenders, and if Glasgow City can hold onto their slim SWPL lead.
You'll also hear plenty of the usual nonsense - including chat about finding a paddleboard partner, firing assault rifles in Texas, and rating Killie pies.
Featuring: Ray Bradshaw, Mark Nelson, and Jack Traynor
Produced by: MBC Studios
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14 Feb 2026
SPFL Transfer Window Roundup | Scottish Cup | Interview With Hibs Manager Joelle Murray
On this month's episode, Ray and guest host Mark Nelson chat to Joelle Murray about playing for Scotland, managing Hibs, and winning a One Club award with Jamie Carragher. Plus we look back on the biggest January transfer moves in every SPFL division, discuss celebrity Queen of the South supporters, and make some predictions for the end of the season.
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19 Jan 2026
Managerial Changes at Celtic, Ross County, and Kilmarnock | Transfer Rumours | Challenge Cup
It's our first episode of 2026 and, at the halfway point of the SPFL season, there's plenty to discuss. There's been managerial changes at Celtic, Kilmarnock, and Ross County, Glasgow City have opened up a lead in the SWPL, and off-field woes have continued at Hamilton Accies. If that wasn't enough, we also get into the latest transfer news from Ibrox and Tynecastle, make some mid-season predictions, and talk about wrestling taking over Scottish football.
All that an more on episode four of Across the Tiers, the podcast that dives into every league in the SPFL pyramid, with Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor.
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16 Dec 2025
Crab Shirt
It's been another eventful month in Scottish football. We've found out which countries the national team will face at the World Cup (and how expensive it'll be to go), off-field issues have worsened at Hamilton Accies, and there's been another managerial change in Glasgow. Ray and Jack unpack all of those topics - plus crustaceous clobber, stealing in China, and much more - on this episode of Across The Tiers.
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19 Nov 2025
Bananas For Breakfast
Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor are back with the second instalment of Across The Tiers. As the halfway point of the season approaches, there's plenty to discuss - including a five-way title race in the SWPL, big issues at Hamilton Accies, and headline-grabbing managerial changes in Glasgow. If that wasn't enough, this episode also includes the pros and cons of eating a "Ronaldo guy" breakfast and reveals which Scottish football team wants to batter Jack.
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4 Oct 2025
Scampi Fries, Simo?
Join Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor for the first episode of Across The Tiers: a monthly Scottish football podcast covering every division in the SPFL. On the inaugural episode, the guys discuss away trips to Dingwall, Ian McCall's Coco Pops restaurant, and intense ex-pros in charity games. Plus we have early season reviews of League Two, League One, The Championship, SWPL, and SPL - including a look at close look at the problems facing Celtic, Rangers, and Aberdeen.
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