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We go back in time to relive some of the most memorable Pars matches in the club's history. Every month a special guest will join us and talk about all sorts of insight into the run up, the game itself and the aftermath. As well as looking back on fond memories, Ian and Stuart will briefly chat about the the present day's team and anything happening in and around the club.

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We go back in time to relive some of the most memorable Pars matches in the club's history. Every month a special guest will join us and talk about all sorts of insight into the run up, the game itself and the aftermath. As well as looking back on fond memories, Ian and Stuart will briefly chat about the the present day's team and anything happening in and around the club.

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English


Episodes
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16- Steven Mill

4/24/2024
We're 16 episodes old! And for our sweet 16th we've got radio star and podcast king Steven Mill join us! Steven talks about growing up following the club and his favourite moments, goals, players and memories. We've also got: Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:34:05

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15- Ian Westwater

3/13/2024
After an extended winter break, we're back! In this bumper episode: Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:50:16

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14- The Dunfermline Draft

12/20/2023
We've got a special episode of East End Tales for you this month. On this month's show we have: Don't forget our bonus Christmas episode from last year that focuses on all the meaningful festive fixtures from back in the day! And we will be back next year again with some fantastic guests and not so fantastic host-chat! Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:37:04

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13- Gerry Britton

11/1/2023
We have a mega episode for you this time round! We speak with the one and only Gerry Britton about his time at the club. Hear about some of the dressing room tales he's got to tell, his thoughts on playing for Bert and Dick and just how good was Sergio Duarte? This episode contains a wee bit strong language. Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:41:13

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12- Roy Barry

9/22/2023
Dunfermline Hall of Famer Roy Barry joins the podcast to talk all about the 1968 Scottish Cup Final. We chat about beating the Lisbon Lions on their own turf, the Dunfermline side of the time, the feeling of winning the trophy and Roy's thoughts on today's class of players. Who is Roy's favourite Pars player currently? Listen to find out! The lads also review the recent games and we have a NEW segment! But we need a name for it... Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:54:43

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11- Jack de Gier

8/9/2023
Today's guest is non other than the Dutch maestro himself, Jack de Gier! On this episode: Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:02:03:12

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Bonus! Champions watch-along

7/3/2023
We're delighted to bring you a bonus episode of East End Tales- the Champions 95/96 video watch along! Join us with a beer as we drunkenly take a look back at the famous VHS which showcased the rollercoaster season that was 1995-1996. Find the links to the Youtube video below or for full-on nostalgia, pop the old tape into your VHS player with a bottle of Hooch ready to crack open. This episode contains some strong language and discourse of a championship winning nature. Part 1: https://youtu.be/EGRH-QGrvMA Part 2: https://youtu.be/8QW2kidZZPw Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:02:46

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10- Season Review 22/23

6/20/2023
It's finally here and it's arrived later than an Oslo comeback! Join us for one last look back at Dunfermline Athletic's 2022-2023 season. We laugh at our list of players we wanted released last summer and quite a lot at Falkirk while we're here. Who won our Player of the Year? Or the "Being Craig Wighton" award? Find out by listening now! Thanks to everyone for listening this season, we appreciate every single one of you and hopefully bring you some great content going forward! As a point of reference, here's the links for the club's highlights of the season too. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbIuF2OMlzU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw1BadknHRg Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:15:52

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9- Darren Young

5/19/2023
Darren Young joins the podcast and gives an insight into his time at Dunfermline, in particular the Scottish Cup Final of 2007. We discuss: The lads are also back with their memories of Darren at Dunfermline, what we actually remember from 2007 and of course the climax to the 2022/2023 season. We hope you enjoy listening! ***There is a tiny bit of strong language and discussion of a league winning nature*** Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:26:38

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8- Craig Brewster

4/5/2023
We have a incredible bumper episode this week! We chat (@47 minutes or so) with the legend that is Craig Brewster! Hear about his time at Dunfermline and his thoughts on the strike partnership that took the country by storm. The lads chat about the 2004 cup run leading up to the final, about Craig's time at The Pars and of course about all the recent Pars news including You do NOT want to miss this one. Thanks to Shaun Scott at Horsham FC for his help in this episode. Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:02:02:23

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7- Callum Morris and THAT game at Stenhousemuir

3/6/2023
After what seems an eternity, we are back and we have a cracking episode for you! Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:27:06

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6- Austin McCann chats about BMMMH day

1/24/2023
We're back and start 2023 with another HUGE episode! We've got promotion-winning club captain Austin McCann talking all about the biggest Fife derby in history when The Pars beat Raith 2-1 to effectively clinch promotion to the Premier League in 2011! Austin talks about how his transfer to Dunfermline came around, his time at the club and the famous game itself from a player's perspective. The lads talk about their own memories around this game, before moving on to review the recent games either side of the new year, including the recent cup game at Firhill. We also want your ideas of what you want to see in a Pars museum! Email us at eastendtales@gmail.com or connect via the Pars thread on PnB, dafc.net or the East End Bounce forum. Some Youtube clips relating to this game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmtXjr_EGS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFxt8o9SEP4 Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:35:13

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Bonus Episode- Festive fixtures

12/26/2022
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the East End Tales lads! As a little surprise, here is a bonus episode where we take a look at some of the festive fixtures we've had over the years including games on Christmas Day, a famous European win and a Scottish Cup game that never happened. We hope you enjoy this piece of nonsense and we'll be back soon with another memorable match and special guest. Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:00:51:52

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5- Andy Smith v Airdrie title decider

12/19/2022
We have a HUGE episode for you this time round! Following on from last time, we focus on the conclusion to the famous 1995/1996 season where Dunfermline played Airdrie at home in the hope of finally lifting the First Division trophy. The boys reminisce with their memories of big Andy and of the Airdrie game, but of course the main man himself talks about his time at the club and of this match. You'll hear how his move to the club came about, stories of pranks from his teammates and about the rest of his time at the club. This cannot be missed! Elsewhere on the episode, Ian doesn't know any of the current loan signing's names, Stuart tells of his utter contempt of the Airdrie team of the 90s and we both give our thoughts of about the rejuvenation of the squad from last season. Thank you to Andy for coming on the podcast and to Mikey for his support! Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:02:02:08

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4- Colin Miller talks Tannadice '96

11/21/2022
Colin Miller joins the boys as he opens up on his experience of THAT game at Tannadice from 1996! We also talk about his time with the Canadian national team, his story of the selection of the 1986 squad in Mexico and of course his time with The Pars and one of the defining matches of an era. Ian and Stuart reveal their unique memories of that day, involving swimming and a visit to the hospital. The boys also take a quick look back at the recent games including the routine win away to Falkirk, 3 points at Peterhead and try to figure out who manages our upcoming Scottish Cup opponents. Highlights of the Utd game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQrYJtSBiok Champions Video Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGRH-QGrvMA Champions Video Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QW2kidZZPw&t=1418s Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:38:51

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3- Greg Shields 2007 SC Semi final replay

10/11/2022
The boys are back in a loving mood and this time we go back to April 2007 where Dunfermline played Hibernian in the Scottish Cup Semi final replay. Here's a link to the highlights of that game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ftlSzAtPY Greg Shields joins us to talk about his memories of the conclusion to that season, Stephen Kenny and that night at Hampden in front of just 8000 fans. Greg also talks a bit about his current role with the club and how much he enjoys passing on his experiences to the youth squads. Ian and Stuart meanwhile remember their favourite Greg Shields moments, what they do and don't remember about both semi finals, take a brief review and preview of the recent results before giving their thoughts on the Euro 2024 qualifying draw for Scotland. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:30:59

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2- Jim Leishman and the 2005 Great Escape

9/5/2022
In this episode we speak to Jim Leishman about his sensational return to management at East End Park in 2005, where he turned around a club destined for relegation in the most dramatic circumstances! The boys talk about their memories of the 5-0 win against Dundee, another 1-0 win at Tannadice and what really was to blame for that dreadful season? Later on the lads give their thoughts on the B sides in the Challenge Cup, just how many ex Pars are managing in League One and stories of broken feet. The gods of podcasting have let us return, so join us as we enjoy a nostalgic look back at an incredible time in The Pars' history! Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:36:08

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1- Scott Thomson

8/5/2022
It's our first episode! On our inaugural episode we chat with Scott "Nipper" Thomson about his memories of Dunfermline's famous 3-2 Scottish Cup replay against St Johnstone from 2001. We chat a little about a squad, the club around that time and of course from the game itself. Either side of our interview with Nipper, Ian and Stuart talk about their own memories from that season including big name friendly matches, weather affected fixtures and of course about our esteemed guest! Concluding our first dip into the world of podcasting we take a look back at the opening day of the season against Alloa and how The Pars might fare this season in League One. Want to get in touch? Email us at eastendtales@gmail.com Huge thanks to the following: Thanks to Steve McQuan and the Shamanics for the music. If you want to get in touch you can email us at eastendtales@gmail.com. Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/EastEndTales Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast and all good podcast sources.

Duration:01:36:25