Gascast - Bristol Rovers Podcast

In GasCast's first main episode of the new season, the gang get together to preview the upcoming 22/23 campaign - Rovers' first back in League One!The guys discuss the Gas' new recruits so far this summer, what further additions are needed, the tactical tweaks Joey Barton could make and how they expect Rovers to get on in a tough-looking 3rd tier.Thanks for listening & UTG!Kahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show

Max catches up with his cousin and lifelong Vale fan Isaac Reaney to talk about James Gibbons, who has swapped life at Vale Park for a 2 year contract in BS7.Gibbo becomes Barton's second signing of the season, and operates primarily at right-back.Isaac talks about Gibbons' versatility, leadership, and old-school style, as well as how far he thinks the defender will go in the game.Support the show

Mets caught up with Ben from  CodsVlods to see what Gasheads can expect from new signing Jordan Rossiter.He's Joey Bartons first signing of the summer having previously signed him for Fleetwood.Described by Ben as an 'energetic Coutts' we could have another ex-fleetwood gem on our hands.Plus Ben has some very flattering words about Rovers.Support the show

Eleven days on from the miracle at the Mem, the crew reassemble at The Sportsman to go over the many highs & lows from the Gas' 2021/22 promotion season.Enjoy & UTG!----Running order: 00:00:00 - 00:05:00 = Nonsense intro00:05:00 - 00:45:45 = Promotion season Q&A00:45:45 - 01:05:57 = GasCast 21/22 awards!Support the show

7-0! The. Gas. Are. Going. Up!Enjoy the pod - #UTGContent warning: some heavy swearing in this one, along with a lot of pure gleeful nonsenseSupport the show

Ahead of a hotly anticipated season finale vs. Scunthorpe United, the gang review Rovers’ extraordinary comeback against Rochdale that’s kept the Gas’ automatic promotion dreams alive.The lads then preview what promises to be a magical day at the Mem this weekend - with a Play-Off spot already secured and a top 3 place well within reach!One to go, you never know…UTGKahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show

Recorded in the build-up to the FGR home game, Duke sat down for a chat with Bristol's Number #1, none other than James Belshaw himself to talk about his time at Rovers, how the season has unfolded, and the mood in camp ahead of a huge final few games.Belly talks about a rocky start to the season, what sparked the turnaround, how well the team is playing now, and of course his Sporty pizza toppings of choice.James was a fantastic guest and this interview is packed with some great chat and insight into the Rovers camp - we at GasCast thank the football club for allowing Belly onto the show, and we hope that you the listeners enjoy the episode!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this latest episode of GasCast, Neno is joined by Caz and Mets to discuss a monumental Easter weekend for the Gas.With an impressive win against fellow promotion contenders Port Vale on Easter Monday, the team discuss just how crucial Ryan Loft’s last minute goal was in our race to promotion.Caz touches on the importance of the fans at the Memorial Stadium ahead of Saturday’s double header game - whilst Mets discusses the value of having Elliot Anderson in the starting XI. Tune in to this latest episode, live from the Sporty in BS7, to analyse all things Gas (and Super Lofty!)UTGKahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

An episode a week? This is groundbreaking, but not as groundbreaking as Rovers climbing from 19th to the playoffs in a few short months - can the Gas stay above the dotted line at the close of play in May? Ollie Neno, Max Alderson, and Harley Thorne discuss. After picking up a point at Tranmere Rovers, the boys discuss whether it's a valuable point on the road, or a missed opportunity, as well as diving into the performance as a whole at Prenton Park. There's also some fun chat about Harley's attitre for the fixture, with it being his stag do.The team then look ahead to two massive games over the Easter period, at home to Salford City and away at high flying Port Vale.The run in is as intense as it gets, get stuck into the latest episode - enjoy!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

On this week's brand spanking new episode of GasCast, Ollie Neno is joined by Max Alderson and Jack "Duke" Newcombe to discuss a swashbucking two weeks at the Gas.A defeat at in-form Carlisle United was followed by a fantastic home win against Mark Hughes' Bradford City, and the boys dive deep into these two games to discuss Rovers' playoff and indeed automatic chances as we enter the final six games of the season.Max discusses the strong relationship between the fans and the players, whilst Duke debates the possibility of signing James Connelly in the summer. Neno thinks one player in the squad is the best midfielder Rovers have had in the last 20 years.Tune in with the boys, live from the Sporty in BS7 and catch all the action, analysis, and pizza.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Duke is joined by debutant, Andrew Haskins, and regular guest, Mike Willett to discuss wins, wins, wins. Andrew shares his theory about this season and the DC promotions, Mike has a lot of love for the backline including James Belshaw, and Duke commends the camaraderie in the camp.The lads give their predictions for the run in, and there’s even chat about looking as high as that number one spot. Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

This week Max is joined by Mets and Jake to discuss Rovers recent form which has seen them climb within 2 points of the playoffs, and 3 points of automatics.Following defeat at Newport, Rovers bounced back with a 2-1 victory at Crawley Town.  The boys talked about Luca Hoole's development, Collins' goalscoring form, and Harry Anderson's influence in the final third.Max runs out of superlatives for Belshaw, Mets eats humble pie on Anderton, and Jake talks us over his choice of pizza toppings at the Sporty.Thanks for listening, UTGSupport the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

WARNING: Apologies for the up and down audio, the sporty was quite loud when we were recording.This week Juke and Mets are joined by Nik Weeks to talk all things Gas.Rovers ran out 2-0 winners at Brisbane Road last night which makes it 3 wins and 3 clean sheets on the bounce for the Gas.This red hot run of form has seen Rovers go from mid table certainties to playoff contenders and even an outside shot for the automatics.  Weeksey puts this down to a solid back four anchored around Anderton at LB. Meanwhile Mets thinks Coutts is integral to how we play despite being rubbish.They look ahead to a very tough game against Exeter at the Mem on Saturday and how they are feeling about our chances of promotion.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this episode of GasCast, Neno's joined by Caz, Harley & Max to pick the bones out of a damaging defeat for Rovers at Oldham Athletic.The gang then look-ahead to Saturday's upcoming clash with in-form Mansfield Town, as well as giving their thoughts on how the Gas fared in the January transfer window.Thanks for listening & UTG!Kahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this episode of GasCast, Neno’s joined at the Sporty by Duke & Max to chat about Rovers’ recent upturn in form & whether a Play-Off push is realistic in the second half of the season.The lads discuss the Gas’ impressive performance at Swindon, a largely impressive performance at Scunthorpe, and preview this weekend’s upcoming clash with Walsall at the Mem.Content warning, this ep contains some swears.Thanks for listening & UTG!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this week's episode of GasCast, Neno is joined by Max and Caz live from the Sportsman! A first GasCast recording all together since before Covid! The gang go over a few matchless weeks, before discussing the defeat to Peterborough in the FA Cup.The group debate what's needed in the January window, what to make of new signings Ryan Loft and James Connolly, and any potential outgoings.Caz is disappointed by Zain Westbrooke, Max wants to see more of Luke Thomas, whilst Neno discusses Sion Spence's future.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

The Fan-led Review of Football Governance, chaired by Tracey Crouch MP, was published (24th November 2021). The review aimed to “explore ways of improving the governance, ownership and financial sustainability of clubs in English football” and “engage extensively with fans to ensure any recommendations are led by fans’ experience and interests.” Mets caught up with Niall Couper of Fair Game UK to go over the recommendations from the report and what they mean for Rovers.They had previously chatted in the summer when Rovers joined Fair Game UK and you can catch that here: https://listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/8729339-a-chat-with-fair-game-ukSupport the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this week's episode of GasCast, Max is joined by Duke and Mets to go over a week of points dropped and humbling defeats. The lads discuss Barton's managerial chops, whether promotion is still realistic, and why Brett Pitman seems to make the rest of the team play worse.  Mets criticises Barton's comments about Thomas in the press, Duke enjoys some vegetarian food on the road, and Max lays down some shocking stats.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this episode, Neno's joined by Caz & Weeksy to discuss the Gas' colossal cup comeback vs. Oxford United on a magical night at the Memorial Stadium.Thanks for listening & UTG!Kahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

To commemorate Remembrance Day former Bristol Rovers defender & Lance Bombardier Tom Broadbent joined us for a special chat with episode.Tom joined to chat about his time at rovers as well as talking to us about his time service in the Royal military. If you are affected by anything in this podcast please visit any of the following links: https://www.rethink.org/https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/stress/https://www.mind.org.ukUTGSupport the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)