Scarves Around The Funnel
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Dedicated to Heart of Midlothian Football Club. A weekly podcast reviewing the latest matches and news about Hearts, as well as interviews with former players and other guests, plus plenty of reminiscing about past glories. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd.
Episodes
- Episode 406 – Defeat, Deflation, Defiance
Mark, Scott, Laurie and Joel Sked discuss the defeat to Celtic that ended Hearts’ title hopes on a dramatic day in Glasgow. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Celtic 3-1 Hearts
Immediate reaction from Mark Donaldson as Hearts lost 3-1 at Celtic Park on the final day of the Premiership season. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd (www.fhmcdsigns.co.uk) Music: […]
- Episode 405 – Pandemonium
Mark and Scott discuss Hearts' 3-0 win against Falkirk and the controversial match between Motherwell and Celtic. They also preview the upcoming title decider.
- Episode 404 – Still Ichiban
Mark and Laurie discuss the 1-1 draw with Motherwell and preview the upcoming game against Falkirk. Joel Sked of Hearts Standard joins the conversation.
- SATF On the Whistle: Motherwell 1-1 Hearts
Mark Donaldson provides immediate post-match reaction to the controversial 1-1 draw between Hearts and Motherwell at Fir Park.
- Episode 403 – Keep Believing
Mark, Scott and Laurie discuss the football match victory over Rangers and preview the upcoming match against Motherwell.
- Episode 402 – The Boys are Back in Town
Mark, Scott, Laurie, and Ryan reunite to discuss a derby win and look ahead to an upcoming match.
- SATF On the Whistle: Hibs 1-2 Hearts
Immediate reaction from Mark Donaldson as Hearts win the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & […]
- Episode 401 – Derek McInnes Exclusive Interview
Mark & Scott are joined by Ewan Murray to discuss the upcoming Edinburgh derby against Hibs, and there is also a special guest appearance from Hearts Head Coach Derek McInnes. […]
- Episode 400 – Quadricentennial
Mark is joined by Joel Sked and Liam Corbett for episode 400, as the lads discuss the win over Motherwell and look ahead to the rest of the season ahead […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Hearts 3-1 Motherwell
Immediate reaction from Mark Donaldson as Hearts come back from a goal down to win 3-1 against Motherwell at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd (www.fhmcdsigns.co.uk) Music: […]
- Episode 399 – Horseshoe of Death
Mark & Scott discuss the disappointing 2-2 draw with Livingston and look ahead to this weekend’s match against Motherwell at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd (www.fhmcdsigns.co.uk) […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Livingston 2-2 Hearts
Immediate reaction from Mark Donaldson as Hearts drop two vital points in the title race after failing to beat bottom of the table Livingston. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald […]
- Episode 398 – Seven [Thousand] Nation Army
Mark is joined by Liam Corbett of This Is My Story Podcast to preview Livingston against Hearts this weekend, and the title run in. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald […]
- Episode 397 – Friend or Foe?
Mark is joined by Ryan to preview the upcoming match between Livingston and Hearts this weekend, with Ryan providing the view from the opposition ahead of the game in West […]
- Episode 396 – From Brora to Braga
Mark & Laurie discuss the 1-0 victory over Dundee at Tynecastle, Hearts’ title chances with 7 games to go and look back at a dismal night in the Highlands 5 […]
- Episode 395 (SATF EXTRA) – Foundation of Hearts update
Mark is joined by Foundation of Hearts Chairman Gerry Mallon, to preview Saturday’s Foundation Day at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd (www.fhmcdsigns.co.uk) Music: Higher Up by […]
- Episode 394 – Take the Initiative
Mark & Scott are joined by Joel Sked, Editor of Hearts Standard, to look back at Hearts’ defeat to Kilmarnock before previewing this weekend’s match against Dundee at Tynecastle. Sponsored […]
- Shirts Around the Funnel – Episode 16
Paul Mitchell and Grant Young discuss retro shirts and also favourite football shirts to take on holiday. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd (www.fhmcdsigns.co.uk) Music: Higher Up by […]
- Episode 393 – Bilbo Baggins
Mark & Scott are joined by singer Colin Chisholm, whose performance of The Hearts Song at Tynecastle before the recent game against Aberdeen earned him rave reviews. The boys also […]
- Episode 392 – Chunky Chicken Champions
Mark & Scott discuss the 1-0 victory for Hearts over Aberdeen at Tynecastle, extending the lead at the top of the Premiership. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Hearts 1-0 Aberdeen
Mark gives an immediate reaction to Hearts’ 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Tynecastle, as Hearts extended their lead at the top of the Premiership table. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & […]
- SATF: The Rivals – Richard Gordon
Looking ahead to Hearts against Aberdeen this weekend with a view from the opposition camp, Mark is joined by BBC Radio Scotland legend – and huge Dons fan – Mr. […]
- Episode 391 – Good Saturday, Beautiful Sunday
Mark & Ewan Murray discuss the 1-0 victory for Hearts over Falkirk at Tynecastle, before being joined by Ryan McGowan to discuss the Livingston draw with Rangers. Sponsored by Forrest […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Hearts 1-0 Falkirk
Mark gives an immediate reaction to Hearts’ 1-0 win over Falkirk at Tynecastle, as Hearts extended their lead at the top of the Premiership table (for 24 hours at least). […]
- Episode 390 – Bouncing Back
Mark & Scott discuss the 4-2 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox, before looking ahead to this weekend’s clash with Falkirk at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd […]
- Episode 389 – Nothing To Fear
Mark & Scott discuss the Edinburgh Derby win against Hibs, before looking ahead to the massive game at Ibrox against Rangers on Sunday. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs […]
- SATF On the Whistle: Hearts 1-0 Hibs
Mark gives an immediate reaction to Hearts 1-0 win over Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby at Tynecastle, to go 6 points clear at the top of the Premiership. Sponsored by […]
- SATF 388 – On The Fence
Mark, Laurie & Ewan Murray preview the upcoming Edinburgh Derby at Tynecastle against Hibs, & also discuss the futures of James Wilson & Beni Baningime. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & […]
- SATF 387 – Thru The Window
Mark & Scott discuss the 3-0 win at Tannadice over Dundee United, the transfer window dealings in 2026 and 20 years ago, as well as looking ahead to Tuesday’s match […]
- SATF 386 – Trusty the Process
Mark, Scott & Laurie discuss the 2-2 draw between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle, before looking ahead to this weekend’s match against Dundee United at Tannadice. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn […]
- SATF 385 – Remembering Wallace Mercer – 20 years on
Mark & Scott are joined by Iain Mercer, to discuss Hearts’ exit to Falkirk in the Scottish Cup at Tynecastle and remember Iain’s father, the great Wallace Mercer. Sponsored by […]
- SATF 384 – Craig f****** Gordon
Mark, Scott & Laurie discuss the 1-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park, Craig Gordon doing vintage Craig Gordon things at 43 and look ahead to the St Mirren game […]
- SATF 383 – KL 927 – flight status: ARRIVED
Mark & Scott are joined by Ryan to discuss Hearts’ 1-0 victory over Livingston at Tynecastle and look ahead to the upcoming game against Dundee at Dens Park. Sponsored by […]
- Episode 382 – Bump In The Road
Mark & Scott are joined by Stuart Lovell to analyse Hearts’ 3-2 defeat to Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby at Easter Road. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd […]
- Episode 381 – We Shall Not Be Moved
Mark is joined by Ewan Murray, to discuss Hearts’ 2-1 victory over Rangers at Tynecastle, the best moments of 2025 and this weekend’s upcoming Edinburgh Derby against Hibs at Easter […]
- Episode 380 – In and out and all three points
Mark & Scott are joined by Barry Anderson of the Edinburgh Evening News, to discuss the 2-0 victory over Falkirk and look ahead to this weekend’s big game at Tynecastle […]
- Episode 379 – Oisin Colour Scene
Mark is joined by Scott, Laurie & Ewan Murray, to discuss the sensational 2-1 victory over Celtic in Glasgow and look ahead to this weekend’s match away to Falkirk. Sponsored […]
- Episode 378 – Bigger Picture
Mark and Scott look back at Motherwell 0-0 Hearts, discuss which players might be arriving at Tynecastle during the January transfer window, and preview Hearts vs Kilmarnock on Wednesday. Sponsored […]
- Episode 377 – Three Stars
Mark and Scott review Heart of Midlothian’s first league defeat of the season, against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, and the boys preview this weekend’s clash at Fir Park between Motherwell and […]
- Episode 376 – Sliding Doors
Laurie and Mark preview this weekend’s match against Aberdeen, as Hearts look to end a 9-year wait for a win at Pittodrie as Derek McInnes returns to his old stomping […]
- Episode 375 – Matchday Experience
Mark is joined by Hearts fans Alfie Drake, Ross Wilson and Mark Jackson to discuss the matchday experience at Tynecastle and what can be done to improve the atmosphere during […]
- Episode 374 – Friday Night Club
Laurie and Mark discuss the draw with Dundee Utd and which Hearts players currently on the periphery of the squad could become more important over the next few weeks and […]
- SATF 373 – The Gorgie Ghostwriter
Mark is joined by Joel Sked to discuss the win over Dundee and upcoming match against Dundee United, as well as speaking to Ethan Hampton of Dens Park Choir and […]
- SATF 372 – Snake Hips
Mark is joined by Craig Fowler to discuss the 2-2 draw with St Mirren in Paisley, and look ahead to this weekend’s match against Dundee at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest […]
- SATF 371 – Dare To Dream (Part 2)
Mark is joined by Scott and Ryan to discuss the win over Celtic last weekend, Hearts’ title hopes and look ahead to the game against St Mirren midweek. Sponsored by […]
- SATF 371 – Dare To Dream (Part 1)
Mark is joined by Hearts record appearance holder Gary Mackay to discuss Hearts’ title credentials following the memorable 3-1 victory over Celtic at Tynecastle. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald […]
- SATF 370 – We Shall Not Be Moved
Mark and Scott discuss the resounding victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, and look ahead to the top of the table clash at home to Celtic this weekend. Sponsored by […]
- SATF 369 – The Clean Sweep Award Goes To…
Mark and Scott discuss this weekend’s trip to Kilmarnock, a clean sweep of monthly awards for Hearts and the occasions that fans left matches early and missed goals. Sponsored by […]
- SATF 368 – Auld Alliance (Part Deux)
Mark is joined by two Hearts legends; Stephane Adam and Gilles Rousset. The Hearts cup winners discuss that glorious day in May 1998, and everything that went with it. Part […]