In this week&apos;s episode, Neno is joined by Max and Caz to discuss another hapless home defeat, this time to local-ish rivals Swindon Town. Ben Garner&apos;s men showed Rovers what they could have had in another life with a dominant 3-1 victory at the memorial stadium.The gang go over their pros and cons for the game, and look at where it all went wrong - again! Max fortifies his "Barton out" stance, Neno is baffled by the lack of pace, and Caz thinks Wael is hesitant to pull the trigger again too early.With GasCast switching to a weekly format, we can bring you all the misery and apathy on a more regular basis. Thanks so much for tuning in, and up the Gas!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

GasCast - Bristol Rovers Podcast

Ben Schools Barton

In this jam-packed episode Max is joined by Mets and Neno to discuss the big question on everyone&apos;s mind: Barton in or Barton out? A defeat on the road before a 3-1 loss at home to Leyton Orient has the Rovers manager teetering on the brink following his summer overhaul, with Rovers down in 22nd place in League Two.Mets talks about the bad form of Mark Hughes and Nick Anderton, whilst Neno praises Saunders as Rovers best attacking outlet - Max can&apos;t get his head around this season&apos;s tactics or game-plan. The boys also talk about club president Wael Al-Qadi and the general direction of the football club, poor attendances, and general apathy before looking ahead to the Walsall game.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Barton In or Out?

Caz and co-host Jacob Kelly are joined by ex-Rovers winger, Cristian Montano.Cristian discusses his time at Bristol Rovers and winning promotion to League One under Darrell Clarke.After the fear of never being able to play football in the UK again, Cristian speaks out about the battles he faced after a series of life events had a huge impact on his mental health. Cristian also reveals his new clothing range &apos;Champion Mindset&apos; which was launched to help and identify those who struggle with their mental wellbeing.  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)

A CHAT WITH: Cristian Montano

Caz and co-host Jacob Kelly are joined by ex-Rovers coach, Marco Chiavetta.Marco talks about his experience at Bristol Rovers and reminisces on the good old days of working alongside Darrell Clarke.After a hard battle with his mental health, Marco talks us through his darkest days and how the company of his dog has saved his life.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)

A CHAT WITH: Marco Chiavetta

Caz and co-host Jacob Kelly are joined by fan-favourite Sam Nicholson to talk all things Bristol Rovers and Mental Health.Sam opens up about his own personal struggles and how he dealt with the pressure of being branded &apos;the next big thing&apos;. After playing in Scotland, America and now England - Sam discusses his previous footballing career and his current experience at Bristol Rovers.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)

A CHAT WITH: Sam Nicholson

In this week&apos;s GasCast, Max is joined by Nick Weeks & Tom Metcalfe to discuss Rovers&apos; big defeat at Exeter, a disappointing draw at Barrow, and a positive cup performance against Cheltenham.The lads also talk all the ins and outgoings of Transfer Deadline Day - with Rovers signing the experienced Leon Clarke, a backup LB in Junior Brown, and young attacking mid Anthony Evans all on one year deals. The group then look ahead to preview this weekend&apos;s game against Crawley Town, who have conceded 12 goals in their last 2 away games.Thanks for listening & UTG!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Another Slow Start

In the first GasCast of the new season, Neno&apos;s joined by Mike Willett & Tom Metcalfe to discuss Rovers&apos; first three points of the season after victory over Oldham Athletic at the Mem.The lads also look ahead to this weekend&apos;s trip to Exeter City, before ending with a chat about the potential comings and goings at the Gas in the final few days of the summer 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)

Rovers Reach Base Camp

A quiet few weeks at the Gas leave the lads with little to talk about in this week&apos;s episode. With the club in crisis mode on the dawn of the new season, Max, Mets and Harley go over how the latest allegations around Joey Barton will affect the playing squad going into the opening game at Mansfield.The atmosphere at the club, the boardroom response, and repercussions on results are all discussed. After talking about the news off the field, the lads turn their attentions to Rovers chances of storming L2 this season, with a strong variety of opinions on the Pirates chances of bouncing straight back up.In addition, the GasCast crew discuss six new signings. Harley swoons over Luke Thomas, Mets reiterates concerns over Rovers&apos; defence going into the season, and Max thinks another opening day defeat is on the cards. Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

New Season Preview

Three players in and three players out makes it a busy June for the GasCast crew to recap, and yet all Max, Neno, and Mike want to talk about is the Euros! They put aside their three lions bucket hats and red-and-white facepaint for an hour or so to drop the euphoria of following England and delve waist-deep back into the aftermath of a relegation they&apos;d soon all forget.With Joey Barton ramping up preparations for the 2021/22 campaign, three new additions as well as the aforementioned departures make for interesting conversation. Mike thinks Saunders could be a potential gem, Neno isn&apos;t getting carried away after last summer, and Max talks up Aaron Collins.The lads also discuss any further potential outgoings, as well as Barton&apos;s "8-9 more" signings that surely will come in July. There&apos;s even room at the end for a bit of Euros chat - they just couldn&apos;t help themselves could they?Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

June Transfer Roundup

Bristol Rovers have joined Accrington Stanley, Bury AFC, Cambridge United, Carlisle United, Chester FC, Ebbsfleet United, Grimsby Town, Luton Town, Maidstone United, Newport County AFC, Tonbridge Angels and AFC Wimbledon as members of the Fair Game coalition.Fair Game seek to influence and work with the government’s fan-led review, chaired by Tracey Crouch MP, to ensure the opportunity for fair, lasting change is taken. Mets sat down with Fair Game director Niall Couper to have a chat about Fair Games&apos; principles, aims and even a bit of chat about the pizza trophy.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

A CHAT WITH: Fair Game UK

In the first episode of the new season Max is joined by Caz May, Duke Newcombe, and Benji Deane to discuss a busy few weeks in BS7.With the arrival of 4 new signings, the gang talk over Paul Coutts&apos; qualities, Mark Hughes&apos; experience, the tenacity of Sam Finley, and what attributes Nick Anderton can bring to the squad. In addition to this, the departures of Luke Leahy and more recently James Daly are hot on the agenda.Abu Ogogo&apos;s potential re-signing is a topic of interest to Caz, whilst the sudden decision to sell several youth prospects to Aston Villa has Max questioning the purpose of an academy. Benji talks about the "Baldwin/Ehmer/Harries dilemma", while the future of Zain Westbrooke has Duke puzzled.As always, thanks for listening and UTG!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

May Transfer Roundup

Mets caught up with Ben from Cod Vlogs to run the rule over ex-Fleetwood pair Sam Finley and Paul Coutts.Ben is upset to see Finley go, describing him as &apos;a lower league Steven Gerrard&apos;.  A player that can dive his team forward with a nasty streak, Ben thinks he&apos;ll be fantastic in League Two.Paul Coutts will bring defensive solidity to the midfield with bags of experience. His leadership on the pitch will be invaluable and is an area Rovers severely lacked last season.Lastly Ben talks about Barton and why he thinks it was the right time for him to leave Fleetwood.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

SCOUT REPORT: Sam Finley and Paul Coutts ft Cods Vlogs

Mets is joined by Lee from the Brunton Bugle to talk about Nick Anderton.Club captain Nick has swapped Brunton Park for the Mem to join Joey Bartons great reset.Lee gives us a run down of his strengths and weaknesses as well as the reasoning behind him leaving Carlisle.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

SCOUT REPORT: Nick Anderton ft Brunton Bugle

In part two of our end of season relegation pod, Neno’s joined by Harley & Mets to run the rule over Rovers’ squad as Joey Barton gets set to begin his ‘Great Reset’.The lads discuss who impressed (lol) and who didn’t from last season, which players could still be an asset in L2, and what the Gas need to add over the summer to become a competitive fourth tier side.Mets mourns the loss of Tom Davies, Harley’s keen to see Akinde back and Neno doesn’t want Jaakkola as the Rovers #1.We hope you enjoy & 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)

L1 Relegation - Pt.2

After a condemning 2-0 defeat to the MK Dons, Rovers are all but mathematically relegated to the fourth tier. Neno is joined by Max, Harley, and Duke to get their immediate thoughts on the Gas sinking to the basement division, and the end to a five-season stint in League One.In Part 1 of a two-part special, the boys take a look at the men in charge during the disasterous campaign, and which of the three managers were most responsible for Rovers&apos; downfall. In addition to this, the boardroom are also questioned and whether the decisions behind the scenes were reactionary or part of a bigger plan.Harley defends Ben Garner, Duke talks fancy underpants, and Max discusses commentating on a relegation. Tune in for a cathartic assessment of all the dross, courtesy of GasCast.UTGSupport the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

L1 Relegation - Pt.1

Exclusive interviews and lively debates from four Gasheads with a face for radio.

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GasCast - Bristol Rovers Podcast

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