The Sideline

The Sideline
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A brand new Scottish women's football podcast hosted by Megan and Amanda. Follow us on Instagram: @_thesidelinepodcast

  1. 12/24/2025

    “Goal Scoring is my Job” - Katie Wilkinson Talks Scoring Screamers and the Career That's Led Her to Rangers

    It’s Christmas! And to round out the year, we were delighted to sit down with Rangers striker and SWPL top goal scorer, Katie Wilkinson, to find out more about her career, how the move to Rangers came about, and most importantly, what fuels all them goals! In this episode we also catch up with Victoria aka VictoryVague, who many fans of the SWPL might recognise from her fan art and banners on Rangers game days, to talk about the importance of nurturing fan culture here in Scotland.  We also discuss the ongoing campaign to induct Scotland's first captain Margaret McAulay to the hall of fame. You can sign the petition here. Alongside this, we breakdown the table going into the Christmas break, international reflections from Scotland’s latest friendlies, and our INs and OUTs for 2026. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1h 25m

  2. 11/07/2025

    From Fighting Fires to Defending Up The Peasy, It's All in a Weekend's Work for Thistle's Cheryl McCulloch

    From fighting fires to defending up the Peasy, it's all in a weekend's work for Thistle's Cheryl McCulloch. We were delighted to sit down with the player/coach for Partick Thistle to talk about her career both on the pitch and off it. Alongside our interview with Cheryl, we discuss the recent SWNT friendlies, the upcoming Sky Sports Cup and Scottish Cup fixtures, and we round up how the SWPL is looking after some big games of late. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    58 min

  3. 10/03/2025

    "I Don't Think I'd Play For Anyone But Hibs" - Claire Emslie On Being Loyal to Her Roots and Life in LA with Angel City

    From Penicuik to valley girl, this month we caught up with everyone’s favourite Scot in LA, Claire Emslie! We hopped on a call with the Scotland international to discuss everything from her early days of playing in centre defence for Hibs, to playing with Marta in Orlando, to life in LA now and of course THAT viral Natalie Portman video at Angel City. Alongside our interview, we discuss recent derbies across the league, how the table is shaping up from top to bottom, and what to expect from the next couple of international fixtures for Scotland under Melissa Andreatta. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1h 5m

  4. 08/22/2025

    “It’s Always Been About Being a Part of Something Bigger” - Lisa Evans on the Life Football has Gifted Her, and Her Return to Glasgow City

    Nu Szn who dis? We are so back! And so is the SWPL!  To kick off this new season we are delighted to have Glasgow City winger and Arsenal legend, Lisa Evans on the podcast to chat about her career to date and her ambitions for the season ahead. Alongside our conversation with Lisa, we catch up on the summer, reflect on the results from the opening weekend, and of course, we take a moment to congratulate Caroline Weir on her Ballon D’Or nomination, alongside so much more! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    59 min

  5. 07/04/2025

    Scotland Striker Jane Ross Talks Career Highs and Securing the Double in Her Final Season with Rangers

    It might be the off season, but that hasn’t stopped us pinning down an absolute legend of the game for a catch up. Following the announcement that she is hanging up her boots, we were delighted to sit down with Rangers and Scotland striker Jane Ross to reflect on her career, from growing up on the Isle of Bute to the header that secured Scotland’s place in their first ever World Cup. An absolute legend of the game who has had an incredible track record for scoring huge goals for every team she’s been a part of, she leaves the game holding the spot as Scotland’s 2nd top goal scorer of all time!  In this episode we also catch up with Motherwell and Scotland International physiotherapist, Heather Bennett aka Glasgow Physiotherapy and Performance Centre, to find out more about the work she does in preventing injuries through busy SWPL schedules and international camps, as well as juggling her own business in Glasgow at the same time! Alongside all that, we discuss the latest transfer news, Rangers search for a new manager, Hibs and City in the Champion’s League, and more! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1h 16m

  6. 05/23/2025

    Hibs Take the SWPL! Plus Sideline Snacks with Erin Cuthbert’s Private Chef Jodie Smith

    18 years later, Hibs are once again winners of the SWPL! As a tense title race finally comes to a close, we take a minute to wrap up and reflect on the drama of the last few weeks. Melissa Andreatta has announced her first SWNT squad, and Megan heads to Celtic Park to catch up with Elena Sadiku.  We are also one whole years old! And to celebrate, we take Sideline snacks to a whole new level as we catch up with Erin Cuthbert’s private chef, the fantastic Jodie Smith, to talk meal planning, recovery treats, and what snacks she’d like to introduce to stadiums.  Join us on 24th May at the Millwood in Glasgow as we screen the Champion’s League final - Kim Little v Barcelona from 5pm. And on the 7th June we are also hosting a women’s football history walking tour with Glasgow Football Tours. To find out more and book your spot head to their website. Find out more about the Call to Action following the Supreme Court Ruling and SFA's ban on trans women in football via Leap Sports Scotland. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Thank you to our sponsors, The Millwood, and Us V Them. Jingle by Martha Ffion. Cover art by Sophie Morrison.

    1h 3m

  7. 04/18/2025

    Hibernian Striker Kathleen McGovern on the Race for the Title

    This month we catch up with Hibs striker, and Megan’s fave of the season, Kathleen McGovern to discuss the SWPL title race, overcoming injuries, and penalty psychology! In this episode as part of our ongoing series on grassroots football we catch up with our friends over at Gender Goals to find out more about the club, why they began and how you can support them! Alongside all of this, we have the latest on the split, our hot takes from various derbies and battles at the top and bottom of the table, the Scottish Cup semifinals and also we musn’t forget there’s a new manager in town for the Scotland National Team! All this and more, in a super jam packed episode. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Thank you to our sponsors, The Millwood, and Us V Them. Jingle by Martha Ffion. Cover art by Sophie Morrison.

    51 min

  8. 03/28/2025

    Motherwell’s Bailley Collins Talks Entering the Split and the Road to the Scottish Cup Semi Final at Hampden

    This month we catch up with Motherwell attacker Bailley Collins about her career, entering the Semi Finals of the Scottish Cup, and her perspective on Motherwell’s position in the top 6 of the Split this season.  We also catch up with Maya from Saltire Thistle to congratulate the team on winning TWO awards at this year’s Football v Homophobia awards. We chat about the club’s 15th birthday, how they almost ceased to exist, and also the thriving grassroots scene in Glasgow. To find out more about Saltire Thistle and how to get involved, head to their Instagram. The Split is our favourite time of the year as SWPL games become even more intense as the bottom 6 battle it out to avoid the relegation zone, and the top 6 are fighting not only to become title holders, but for one of two spots in the Champions League too! All to play for, and after week one we are already seeing huge movements across the table. We discuss all this, hot takes, and more in this episode! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Thank you to our sponsors, The Millwood and also Us V Them. Jingle by Martha Ffion. Cover art by Sophie Morrison.

    39 min
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A brand new Scottish women's football podcast hosted by Megan and Amanda. Follow us on Instagram: @_thesidelinepodcast

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  • Creator
    The Sideline
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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