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Let Me Be Frank Podcast
Frankly speaking, there's nobody quite like Frank McAvennie. Whether it's fun, football, or forthright opinions, Macca is the ultimate lovable rogue with a career full of scrapes & triumphs. He topped scoring charts for Celtic and West Ham and represented Scotland in the World Cup. Since hanging up his boots, he's known for his hilarious after-dinner speeches & sharp punditry. Now, with his new podcast "Let Me Be Frank," Macca alongside co-host Simon Houston tackles today's big issues with his…
Episodes
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWho Does Anas Sarwar Really Support? Plus The Time He Was Told to Ignore Messi
Anas Sarwar joins Frank and Simon for a lively and funny conversation during the Scottish election campaign, with plenty of light relief along the way. He…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic Have a Title-Winning Striker | Do Neutrals Want Them to Lose?
Frank and Simon react to the latest talking points in the title race. They discuss whether Celtic already have the striker who can win them the league, and why…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastJohn Hartson LIVE: Celtic Now, Career Highs & Life Beyond Football
John Hartson joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a special live episode of Let Me Be Frank, recorded in front of an audience at the Golden Friendships…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Can Brown Help Celtic Win the Title? | “Get Martinez In”
Frank and Simon react to Celtic’s current struggles and what needs to change moving forward. Frank makes a strong case for Roberto Martinez as the next Celtic…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastLee Sharpe: From Man Utd to Love Island, Becoming a Scratch Golfer & Life After Football
Lee Sharpe joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant conversation covering life at Manchester United and everything that came after. Sharpe…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic Could Be in the Doldrums for Years
Frank and Simon react to a damaging weekend for Celtic after a 2–0 defeat to Dundee United leaves them third in the title race. With both Hearts and Rangers…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastSimon Donnelly on Missiles in Dubai, Celtic & Title Run-In
Simon Donnelly shares a surreal story about being in Dubai when missile warnings were issued and the entire hotel was told to take cover. While most people…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic Now Favourites… O’Neill Deserves a Statue?
Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston react to the latest twist in the title race as Celtic now are now the bookies favourites to win the league. Frank explains…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastMick McCarthy: Billy McNeill, Celtic ’88 and a Dressing Room Full of Leaders
Mick McCarthy joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant football conversation looking back at one of Celtic’s most important modern seasons. Mick…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: “The Blame Lies Here” Fuming Macca Points Finger After Ibrox Chaos
Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston react to the dramatic Old Firm clash at Ibrox which saw Celtic knock Rangers out after a tense 0–0 draw and penalty shootout…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastAlex McLeish: Aberdeen Glory Days, Faddy in Paris & Bringing Arteta to Britain
Alex McLeish joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant look back at one of the most remarkable eras in Scottish football. The former Aberdeen…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Ibrox Fallout, Tunnel Bust-Up & Are Celtic Still Favourites?
Frank and Simon react to a dramatic afternoon at Ibrox as Rangers blew a 2–0 half-time lead to draw 2–2 with Celtic. Was it a missed opportunity? A momentum…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastControversial, Heartbreaking, Funny & Unforgiving | The Truth About Being a Scottish FIFA Ref
John Rowbotham joins Frank and Simon for one of the most revealing conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. From the highest levels of FIFA officiating to…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic Appeal Trusty Red Card – Frank Fears FOURTH Place Finish
Frank and Simon return with another explosive Frankly Speaking following a weekend that has left Celtic fans furious. Frank reacts with anger to the Trusty red…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWho Does Tam Cowan REALLY Support? | Motherwell Title Race & Favourite Jokes
Tam Cowan is back on Let Me Be Frank and, as always, nothing is off limits. The big question first: who does Tam Cowan really support? He finally addresses the…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Title Race Chaos! Are They Now Favourites? + “Hoops Star Could Be My Boy!”
Frank and Simon return with full reaction to a dramatic weekend in the title race. Celtic left it late to beat Kilmarnock. Rangers hit Hearts for four. And…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastOne of Scottish Football’s Funniest Men: Jim Leishman Unfiltered
Jim Leishman joins Simon and Frank for one of the funniest and most entertaining episodes we’ve had on the podcast. Widely regarded as one of Scottish…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Oxlade Chamberlain Is a Genius Signing and Celtic Must Win Back the Fans
Frank and Simon return with a big Frankly Speaking as Celtic make what Frank believes could be a season defining signing. Frank is adamant that Alex Oxlade…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastLeigh Griffiths: Goals, Records, Hampden Heroics and Life in Australia
Leigh Griffiths joins Frank and Simon for a wide ranging and honest football conversation. One of the most natural goalscorers of his generation, Leigh looks…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: This squad will not win the league - no wonder fans are united against the board
Frank and Simon return with a new Frankly Speaking as frustration around Celtic reaches boiling point. Frank gives a blunt assessment of the current squad…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastReliving ’86: Ben Shephard, Frank McAvennie & a Golden West Ham Season
TV favourite and lifelong West Ham fan Ben Shephard joins Frank McAvennie for a brilliant football chat as they look back on one of the most iconic seasons in…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic lightweights were bullied and Desmond is giving fans the finger
Frank and Simon return with a fiery Frankly Speaking after Celtic’s underwhelming draw with Hearts at the weekend. Frank does not hold back as he questions…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastPaul Hartley on Hearts vs Celtic, Nakamura Magic and the Madness of Romanov
Paul Hartley joins Simon and Frank for a brilliant conversation reflecting on a career that took him to the very top of Scottish football. A former Hearts…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Martin O’Neill looks like he’s had enough - do your job Nicholson!
Frank and Simon return with a new Frankly Speaking after a flat and worrying Celtic cup win over Auchinleck Talbot. Despite getting through, the performance…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastLee Martin: Why Fergie has been irreplaceable at Man Utd and Life as Celtic’s Unluckiest Player
Lee Martin joins Simon and Frank for a wide ranging and insightful conversation covering two of the biggest clubs in British football and the problems both…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastCharlie Miller on Celtic v Rangers, Nancy sacking, Martin O’Neill’s return and Rangers revival
Charlie Miller joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a wide ranging reaction to a huge weekend in Scottish football. The trio break down the latest…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastTony Cascarino: Celtic Struggles, Ireland Legends, Hilarious Stories and Brutal Teammate Tales
Tony Cascarino joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie for a brilliant, hilarious and brutally honest conversation about a football career that never followed…
Let Me Be Frank Podcast“My Teams Would Batter Yours” Frank McAvennie’s Greatest Sides v Today’s Celtic and West Ham
Frank McAvennie pulls no punches in this episode of Let Me Be Frank as he puts his greatest teams up against today’s Celtic and West Ham sides and makes some…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWillie Haughey on Celtic, Nancy’s future and why peace is needed now
Willie Haughey joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a powerful and emotional conversation about Celtic past, present and future. Willie gives his honest…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastOwen Coyle: Nancy tactics, Russell Martin abuse, Celtic Dreams & “I’m From the Gorbals- bring it on"
This week Simon is in the studio with Owen Coyle while Frank joins live from the Maldives, and what follows is one of the most entertaining conversations we…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastCharlie Mulgrew on Golfing with Henrik, Interviewing Andy Murray & How Scotland Can Win World Cup
Charlie Mulgrew joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant football and golf packed episode. From teeing it up with Henrik Larsson at the Dunhill…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Callum McGregor & Harvey Barnes for the World Cup squad? Plus Fergie’s big mistake
Frankly Speaking returns and this week Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dig into Scotland’s World Cup hopes and the big selection dilemmas ahead. Frank and…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWhy Celtic Fans Need to Know Their History: Connolly Laughs, AGM Fireworks and Butcher’s Dig
Frank and Simon are joined by comedian Des McLean and playwright Jim Orr for a fast, funny and fiery episode. Jim talks about If You Know You’re History?…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Frank Hits Back at Terry Butcher, Plus Scotland Praise and Celtic Peace Talks
Frankly Speaking is back and Frank McAvennie is not holding back. Frank reacts to Terry Butcher saying he still has an issue from the old firm shame game and…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastThe Sheriff Rides In: Cillian Sheridan on Celtic, Ireland, Tommy Burns, learning Chinese & World Cup
This week Frank sits down with a fellow former Celtic striker, the one and only Cillian “The Sheriff” Sheridan, for a fast, funny and wonderfully unpredictable…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Scotland’s World Cup chances, Dalglish memories and Celtic’s manager hunt
Frank and Simon launch a brand new series called Frankly Speaking where the two of them sit down to talk football, stories and life without a guest in the…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrom McKnightmare to Magic: Allen McKnight on Celtic, West Ham and Crossing the Divide
This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Allen McKnight. His…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastShould Kyogo Return? Why Celtic Give Away So Many Free Kicks & The Hamstring Mystery
Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dive into the big Celtic questions. Should Kyogo return? Why are Celtic conceding so many free kicks? And what’s behind the…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastTony Cottee: West Ham’s Crisis, the “West Ham Way,” and Why Martin O’Neill Should Stay at Celtic
Two West Ham legends reunite as Frank McAvennie and Tony Cottee sit down to discuss the current turmoil at the club and what the famous “West Ham Way” really…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastRed Cards, Penalty Fury and O’Neill’s Future | Frank Reacts to Celtic vs Rangers Semi-Final
In this Let Me Be Frank special, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston break down a dramatic Celtic vs Rangers semi-final that has everyone talking. Frank shares…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastThe Rebels Have Won Before… and Can Win Again - Brian Dempsey on the Soul of Celtic
In this special episode, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic director Brian Dempsey, the man who helped lead the 1994 “rebel…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrank McAvennie Reacts to a Night of Celtic Madness! O’Neill 3-5-2 Return? Ange Comeback?! 🍀
What a night for Celtic fans. Brendan Rodgers is gone. Martin O’Neill is back as interim manager. And the rumours are already flying about a possible return…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastShebahn Aherne: Twin Pride, Celtic Love & Calling Out Alan Brazil
Broadcaster Shebahn Aherne joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for an honest, emotional, and hilarious chat. Shebahn opens up about climbing the media…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastDerek Whyte: Celtic, Scotland & the Strangest Stories in Football
🎟️ Last chance for tickets! Let Me Be Frank LIVE with special guest John Hartson is this Monday (20th Oct) at The Ball Room, Bellshill. An evening of football…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastTommy Sheridan: Politics, Prison & Paradise
In this episode of Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with one of Scotland’s most talked-about figures — Tommy Sheridan. The former…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastChick Young: Walter Smith, Graeme Souness & Scottish Football’s Biggest Names
This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston are joined by one of Scottish football’s most recognisable voices - legendary broadcaster and…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastPaul Lawrie on Ryder Cup Parties, US Fans & Carnoustie History
With the Ryder Cup just two days away, Let Me Be Frank welcomes Open Champion and Ryder Cup legend Paul Lawrie for an unmissable episode ⛳🇪🇺🇺🇸 Paul opens up on…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrank on Iheanacho’s massive balls and why wild swimming will sink Martin
Frank McAvennie gives his verdict on Celtic’s new striker Kelechi Iheanacho after his last-minute penalty winner on debut at Kilmarnock 👀⚽ And after Rangers’…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastMo Johnston, Bill McMurdo & The Deal That Shocked Scotland
This week on Let Me Be Frank, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in Scottish football, agent Bill McMurdo. Bill takes us inside the deal that…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastBonus Episode: Who is in best shape ahead of Sunday after Euro failure?
Celtic and Rangers both embarrassingly crashed out of the Champions League playoff rounds – but who’s in the best shape ahead of Sunday’s huge Old Firm clash…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastKevin Kyle on Breaking His Celtic-daft Brother’s Heart & How Gambling Pushed Him to the Brink
Former Scotland striker Kevin Kyle opens up about the moment he shattered his Celtic-daft brother’s heart by signing for Rangers. He also speaks candidly about…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastPaul McStay Drops In to See His Pal Frank before returning to Australia
Celtic legend Paul McStay drops in to catch up with his old pal Frank before heading back to Australia. A special visit on Let Me Be Frank you won’t want to…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastRoy Aitken on Celtic Glory, Cup Final Stories & Hilarious Dressing Room Tales
Celtic captain and club legend Roy Aitken joins Let Me Be Frank for an unmissable chat packed with unforgettable football stories, Old Firm memories, and…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrank on Kneecap with Jonathan Almond – One of the Men Behind Kneecap’s Wild Rise
In this explosive episode of Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with Jonathan Almond, the man behind some of the wildest gigs in the…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastBobby Williamson: Benching McCoist, Battling Cancer, and Coaching in Africa
This week on Let Me Be Frank, the lads sit down with Scottish football legend Bobby Williamson — and he’s full of stories. 🔥 He tells the real story behind why…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastLiving the Dream: Paddy McCourt on Celtic, Neil Lennon and his emotional farewell
In this powerful episode of Let Me Be Frank, we sit down with the mercurial talent and Celtic fan favourite Paddy McCourt.He opens up like never before - from…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWhere’s the Birds? Phil Differ & Raymond Mearns Talk Football, Comedy, Only an Excuse & Celtic Da’s
Comedy writer and Only an Excuse creator Phil Differ and Glasgow stand-up favourite Raymond Mearns join Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a riotous episode…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastPaul Parker: Fergie’s Fury, Cantona’s Magic & The Real Reason England Missed USA ’94
Former Manchester United and England defender Paul Parker joins us for a no-holds-barred chat packed with incredible stories and jaw-dropping revelations. He…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastDavid Speedie on Jock Stein’s Final Moments, love for King Kenny and being let down by SFA Betrayal
In this powerful episode of Let Me Be Frank, former Scotland international David Speedie joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie for an unfiltered, emotional…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastCeltic hero Andy Payton relives his season in Paradise and shares heartbreaking dementia diagnosis
In this powerful and emotional episode of Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic striker Andy Payton, who opens up…