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S4 - E1 - Livi. Laugh. Love.

The Almondview PodcastAug 10, 2023

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S4 - E1 - Livi. Laugh. Love.

S4 - E1 - Livi. Laugh. Love.

Welcome to the 4th season of The Almondview Podcast.

THE Podcast dedicated to the greateast team in the Lothians - Livingston F.C.

In this episode, it's much of the same as usual. Reviewing the past few games, new signings, the new look women's team and a wee T-Frow quiz putting us through our paces.


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Liam, Jake, Thomas, Povey & Owen

Aug 10, 202301:28:12
S3 - E27 - Season Roundup!

S3 - E27 - Season Roundup!

WE ARE BACK!


Apologies for our sabbatical, but we are back bringing our end of season roundup to all Lion's and Lionesses ears.

This week Jake, Povey and Thomas:

  • Run through an up and down season.
  • Talk through our POTY stories.
  • Discuss our Championship winning Lionesses and their excellent season.
Jun 03, 202301:09:08
S3 - E26 - Get Behind A Fellow Black And Yellow

S3 - E26 - Get Behind A Fellow Black And Yellow

This week Thomas and Jake go through our dismal display in Paisley.

We also chat through a tough defeat for the Lionesses at the Mac!

And finally we chat about some cheery world events since the Lions last tasted victory at Fir Park.

Apr 07, 202301:02:13
S3 - E25 - Positive Penners Express

S3 - E25 - Positive Penners Express

All aboard the Positive Povey Express!

This week Jake and Povey take us through our Home win at the weekend against Ross County.

The boys also discuss the imminent POTM award and next weekends MASSIVE game away in Paisley.

Finally, To finish us off. Jake completes the set as he takes on Povey in Almondview's Guess Who!

Mar 24, 202349:21
S3 - E24 - Willie Or Won't He

S3 - E24 - Willie Or Won't He

This week we group returns to 4 as Jake, Povey, Thomas and Owen go over the last week of action for Livingston.

We discuss:

  • Dundee United Heartbreak
  • Lionesses back to winning ways
  • CIS Cup Final memories


Mar 15, 202301:16:00
S3 - E23 - Hot Takes Part Deux!

S3 - E23 - Hot Takes Part Deux!

This week, we review our pumping against the cabbage patch pricks, then talk about the ladies draw. Finishing out the episode by another round of Defend the Indefensible.
Mar 10, 202346:29
S3 - E22 - Fast Food Fannies

S3 - E22 - Fast Food Fannies

We are back after our week long hiatus with another episode of thrilling Livingston base content.
This week Jake and Owen discuss our recent losses to the bhears and the sheep.
We talk through the Lionesses getting back to winning ways against Drybrugh.
Finally, we play another round of our amazing game - Guess Who!

Mar 02, 202356:08
S3 - E21 - Caleyamity

S3 - E21 - Caleyamity

Its Valentines week!

Jake and Thomas talk through Livi's Scottish Cup embarrassment, the Lionesses emphatic win at the Tony Mac

Finally, we play Guess Who!, as we take our own spin to try and identify a past or present Livingston Figure.

Feb 17, 202345:54
S3 - E20 - Counting Chickens

S3 - E20 - Counting Chickens

This week, a depleted squad of Thomas and Povey chat the Lions 3-1 at home to Killie.

We also dissect the Lionesses 6 goal thriller in Inverness.


Finally, we preview the Lion's upcoming Scottish Cup clash against ICT.

Feb 10, 202343:51
S3 - E19 - Humpty Dumpty

S3 - E19 - Humpty Dumpty

This week Jake, Povey and Thomas discuss the Lions 0-0 bore draw against the Jambos.

We also discuss the Lionesses win at Hutchie to stay top of the league.
We disect the transfer market, with Livingston's ins and outs.

Finally, We look at some honking takes in football pitting Povey against Jake in defending some truly indefensible opinions.

Feb 01, 202358:34
S3 - E18 - Thunder Walloper

S3 - E18 - Thunder Walloper

On this weeks episode we review the game against "Stone Cold Stenny" where Steven Bradley fired a Thunder Walloper right into the top coprner.

Followed by a review of the Ladies phenomenal victory vs. Rossvale.

Finally, in response to Steven Bradleys amazing performances, we play another round of "Got Your Number?" where we review some of our favourite Sweet Sixteens!

Jan 26, 202353:01
S3 - E17 - Bacon Roll

S3 - E17 - Bacon Roll

This week we talk about the brilliant 4-2 victory over the Pesky Perth Pricks. Then we review to ladies 4-1 win over Ayr on Sunday. Finally our new feature of "Would You Rather?" brings up some daft points as well as some cringy patter.

Jan 18, 202301:05:00
S3 - E16 - Put Povey on Pens

S3 - E16 - Put Povey on Pens

Happy new year 2023! In this episode we go back in time to review the previous matches against a bunch of teams that I can't remember writing this. We also review the women's team heading into their game this weekend versus Ayr United. Finally we play a game of "It's only January.... BUT".
Jan 12, 202301:02:36
S3 - E15 - Top of the league and yer no!

S3 - E15 - Top of the league and yer no!

This Jake, Povey and Thomas discuss Livi's late heartbreak in Edinburgh, The ladies victorious trip west and our predictions for the rest of the season.

Nov 26, 202201:06:57
S3 - E14 - Redemption

S3 - E14 - Redemption

In this weeks episode we talk about the wins over both the Killy Squirells and the Ayberdeen Sheep Shaggers.

Followed by a preview of our last game before the World Cup break against the Jammy Farts, Hyearts.

Nov 11, 202201:10:24
S3 - E13 - Say Ayo to an Obilpie

S3 - E13 - Say Ayo to an Obilpie

In this episode we review the last 2 games against the gruesome twosome from the shitehole that is Glasgow. We then talk about bad refereeing in the ladies game that led to a 2-1 loss. We then play a game called "Say Ayo to an Obilpie", taking on Jake's knowledge of all things fitbaw pies.
Nov 03, 202201:22:15
S3 -E12 - Dogshit Saints

S3 -E12 - Dogshit Saints

This week Jake, Thomas and Owen take you through the Lion's victory over St Johnstone, and the Lionesses table topping victory against Renfrew.

Oct 21, 202201:12:17
S3 - E11 - Missing Fitz and Hissy Fits

S3 - E11 - Missing Fitz and Hissy Fits

This week we review yet another defeat for the Lions against the Stinky Staggies before another review of the fantastic Livi Ladies victory. We end the episode on another quiz to preview our next game against the Pesky Perth Pricks.
Oct 13, 202201:02:06
S3 - E10 - Alexander The Great!

S3 - E10 - Alexander The Great!

This week we have our exclusive interview with legendary keeper Neil Alexander.
We also discuss the Lions late defeat in Paisley and the Lionesses win against Greenock Morton at the Mac'arena.

Oct 07, 202202:01:46
S3 - E9 - Flippin' Bandits

S3 - E9 - Flippin' Bandits

This week we interview former Livingston striker and current assistant at Gala Fairydean, Steven Craig. We also review the Ladies fine comeback win against ICTW as well as preview our upcoming game against the Paisley Pricks, St. Murn.
Sep 29, 202201:06:47
S3 - E8 - Kecks Doon

S3 - E8 - Kecks Doon

Review of Killie win, the ladies fine win against Hutchie Vale and a new feature "International Love".
Sep 21, 202250:31
S3 - E7 - A Breath Of Fresh Air

S3 - E7 - A Breath Of Fresh Air

This week we have a special episode with Livingston manager Davie Martindale.
We chat through the season so far, game philosophy, new signings and DOLLY MENGA.

Sep 16, 202259:32
S3 - E6 - Kurtis or Jon

S3 - E6 - Kurtis or Jon

In this week's episode we chat about the win against Farts, the ladies loss and play Kurtis or Jon. A new game to welcome our new Guthrie
Sep 08, 202256:57
S3 - E5 - Povey 4 Pies 2: Pie Harder

S3 - E5 - Povey 4 Pies 2: Pie Harder

This week Jake, Thomas and Povey discuss all things Livingston from the last week.

Including....

  • A Pittodrie pumping
  • Livingstons own pumpings over the years
  • Guthrie signing
  • Limitless Lionesses


Aug 30, 202253:29
S3 - E4 - Obi-Wan Kenouble

S3 - E4 - Obi-Wan Kenouble

This week, We are down to the panellists as Povey takes over Hosting duties with Thomas and Owen chipping in with their expert opinions.

We discuss:

  • ANOTHER Hibs win!
  • Stalemate in Dundee for the Lionesses.



Aug 17, 202237:59
S3 - E3 - Magic Maker Montano

S3 - E3 - Magic Maker Montano

This week Liam, Thomas and Owen bring you the third episode of Season 3 of the Almondview Podcast.

We discuss

  • Some amazing news from an Almondview host.
  • Livingston terrorising the terrors at Tanadice.
  • Hibs preview
  • Hibees Quiz
Aug 12, 202246:27
S3 - E2 - Miller's Miracle Grow

S3 - E2 - Miller's Miracle Grow

This week the boys chat about:

A close encounter on the opening day with the Bears.
The woman's pre season and End Of Season Awards night.
Our Dundee United Livingston Connections.

Aug 04, 202251:32
S3 - EP1 - Shipping Delays

S3 - EP1 - Shipping Delays

The boys are back in your ears and boy is it a belter.    Poveys away but the boys will still play as we bring you the first episode of the 22/23 season.  This week we discuss Livingston's campaign so far in the Betfred Cup. We also talk about our newest signings and who will have the biggest influence on the campaign. And we finish off making our bold predictions about the new season in our returning feature, 'It's only pre-season BUT'.

Jul 28, 202201:04:43
S2 - E35 - THE RUBIOS 2022

S2 - E35 - THE RUBIOS 2022

Liam, Jake and Povey host the spectacular RUBIOS where we discuss our players achievements this year.

May 25, 202201:02:35
S2 - EP34 - Pitts And Giggles

S2 - EP34 - Pitts And Giggles

On this week's episode Jake, Povey and Thomas discuss:

Draw with St Johnstone
New signing news
St Mirren and Dundee Previews

May 10, 202249:52
S2 - EP33 - The Boyes are back in Town

S2 - EP33 - The Boyes are back in Town

F*ck the Hibs. And new feature "2 Truths, 1 Lie".
May 05, 202253:42
S2 - EP32 - We want Gary Maley

S2 - EP32 - We want Gary Maley

Aberdeen victory. Got Your Number.
Apr 28, 202201:02:41
S2 - EP31 - Down the Well

S2 - EP31 - Down the Well

Another draw.
Apr 17, 202201:02:58
S2 - EP30 - King of the Jungle

S2 - EP30 - King of the Jungle

In this episode, we chat about another defeat to those pesky Perth Pricks, St. Johnstone Fuck Club.
Followed by a belter of an interview with former Livingston winger and King of the Jungle, Charlie King!

Finally there is always time to review the ladies team but again talk of defeat at the weekend.

Apr 08, 202201:19:40
S2 - EP29 - A Few More Days Less Fresh.

S2 - EP29 - A Few More Days Less Fresh.

In this week's episode Jake, Thomas and Povey discuss last weekend's loss to the Horrible Hearts, As well as discussing the boys trip through to sunny Wester Hailes to see the Lionesses defeat Hutchison Vale. Then, Thomas speaks about the Lioness's agonising draw at home to Rossvale last weekend. 

Mar 26, 202250:26
S2 - EP28 - Bonnie Banff Baller

S2 - EP28 - Bonnie Banff Baller

In this episode we talk about our home win over Dundee United followed by our defeat against Cheltic. Afterwhich we have a round of "Got Your Number" for the bants.
Mar 15, 202201:01:50
S2 - EP27 - Owen's cINCH Regrets

S2 - EP27 - Owen's cINCH Regrets

On this weeks episode, we Starr by talking about the victory Overy those Scummy Dees. Followed by a review of the Livingston Ladies win over Morton. And finally, we have another quiz, this time a Dundee and Unitit quiz.
Mar 03, 202252:14
S2 - EP26 - Phillipe Devlin & Gary Penrice

S2 - EP26 - Phillipe Devlin & Gary Penrice

This week we review the 1-1 draw with those feckin Pandas again. Then we have a cheeky return of both Macaroni Matchup and Who Are Ya? Sad Piano by LesFM | lesfm.net/ Music promoted by www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Feb 25, 202257:41
S2 - EP25 - Positive Povey's Penalty Puke Parade

S2 - EP25 - Positive Povey's Penalty Puke Parade

In this episode we discuss our disappointing 1-1 draw with another bunch of sheep shagging farmers, Ross County before discussing yet another disappointing penalty defeat in the cup to the mini huns Hearts.
Feb 16, 202250:24
S2 - EP24 - RESET. LETS GO.

S2 - EP24 - RESET. LETS GO.

In this weeks episode, we talk about our brilliant 2-1 victory over Aberdeen and then preview our games against Ross County and those Jammy Farts. Finally, Thomas talks us through a Livingston Women's team victory over Ayr United.
Feb 09, 202256:18
S2 - EP23 - Ground Dog Day

S2 - EP23 - Ground Dog Day

In this episode we talk about the victory over the cabbage patch Hibs before talking about the defeat to those Pesky Perth Pricks ™️ St. Johnstone. We then have a chat with a couple of those Pesky Perth Pricks ™️ Danny and Sam from the Dogger Saints Podcast. Finally, Thomas tells us of the Lionesses penalty kick cup defeat to Montrose.
Feb 04, 202201:14:45
S2 - E22 - Obileye's Cup Glory

S2 - E22 - Obileye's Cup Glory

This week Liam, Jake and Thomas speak to the voice of Livi TV, ROAR! editor in chief and Talk Livi's Calum Brown.

We also chat through the week, with reviews of our win against Ross Country, The Lionesses return to action and finally our dealings in the transfer market.

Jan 30, 202201:13:48
S2 - E21 - Middle Peasants

S2 - E21 - Middle Peasants

This week, we start by reviewing the 2-0 victory over the diddies fae Dundeh.

Liam then gives us a reminder of our petition for the club to introduce a Hall of Fame.

We also talk about the potential transfer of Alan Forrest to the Pesky Perth Pricks, St. Johnstone.

And finally we look back at our "It's only pre-season....but" predictions and decided if we are to stick or twist our original thoughts.

Jan 20, 202251:18
S2 - E20 - Poveys 4 Pies

S2 - E20 - Poveys 4 Pies

In this episode we discuss the Ins and Outs for Livingston so far in the transfer window as well as discuss the potential appointment of Neil Hastings as first team coach. Finally we give our wishes for the Livingston FC New Year's Resolutions for some additional banter.
Jan 13, 202244:11
S2 - E19 - Happy Almondview Year

S2 - E19 - Happy Almondview Year

In our final episode of 2021, we talk about the loss to Murderwell. Then we take a look at 2021 as a whole and nominate our player of 2021. Thank you all for your support and continued listenership. Liam, Jake, Povey, Tam and Owen.
Dec 29, 202138:37
S2 - E18 - Covid Chronicles

S2 - E18 - Covid Chronicles

This week its 3/5ths of the troops with the added bonus of Covid thrown in for good measure. We firstly talk about the departure of Dougie Imrie and the potential departure of Marvin Bartley before moving on to talk about the Ross County game, the wummins Cup "success" and future games. And Owen and Thomas introduce their picks for the HOF.
Dec 23, 202142:02
S2 - E17 - Footballer. Actor. Fireman.

S2 - E17 - Footballer. Actor. Fireman.

The Bee himself, Mr Brian McPhee is our guest on this weeks episode.
Dec 16, 202101:17:38
S2 - E16 - Bollan Ball Head

S2 - E16 - Bollan Ball Head

Craig Easton joins us for our first interview in a while. Liam, Povey and Owen discuss the recent losses to Aberdeen and Hearts before a bumper interview with ex midfielder Craig Easton.
Dec 09, 202101:50:08
S2 - E15 - Hall of Fame

S2 - E15 - Hall of Fame

In this weeks episode, Liam and Jake talk about the home defeat to the Glasgow Bhears. Followed by the Almondview player of the month award for November. We then begin our quest to start a Livingston Hall of Fame. Sign the petition - https://www.change.org/p/livingston-fc-hierarchy-livingston-fc-hall-of-fame?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_31533122_en-GB%3A4&recruiter=72329485&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=tap_basic_share&utm_term= And finally Jake shares a Gary Bollan at the Deer Park Bowlin'.
Dec 02, 202142:27
S2 - E14 - Daddy Devlin

S2 - E14 - Daddy Devlin

In this weeks episode, we talk about the 1-1 draw with St Murn at the weekend.

Then we discuss our favourite goals from outside the box in tribute to Daddy Devlins goal on Saturday.

Finally we have another round of "Got Your Number", where this week, once again in tribute to Daddy Devlin, where we discuss our favourite number 2's. And it's got nothing to do with Jobbies.

Nov 26, 202139:34