Joel and James preview the season ahead for Heart of Midlothian. They discuss how they are feeling about the start of the campaign, the goalkeeping question, who would be in their best XI and make some predictions.

Naismith transfer update: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24488070.steven-naismith-provides-timescale-hearts-signing/

Naismith on Shankland situation: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24488225.steven-naismith-gives-definitive-shankland-transfer-response/

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Joel and James look back at Heart of Midlothian's 3-0 loss to Fleetwood Town in Saturday's friendly. What went wrong and what did we learn? The pair also provide an outline of Hearts Standard Live.

Hearts Standard Live tickets: https://t.co/IgRKVERJGU

Instant analysis from Fleetwood: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24480461.hearts-need-improve-rangers---positives-friendly/

What Steven Naismith said: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24480466.hearts-hopeful-midfield-signing-naismith-reveals/

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Joel is joined by Tom Irving to discuss the latest from Tynecastle Park as Aidan Denholm leaves on loan, Lewis Neilson is linked with a move away and Hearts B begin their season.

Aidan Denholm leaves on loan: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24479454.hearts-star-suprise-loan-move-premiership-rivals/

Interview with Liam Fox: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24477566.interview-liam-fox-hearts-b-season-signings-exits-aims/

Tickets for Hearts Standard Live: https://newsquestevents.myshopify.com/products/hearts-standard-live

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Joel and James discuss the latest transfer news surrounding Lawrence Shankland, Jamie MacDonald's return to Tynecastle Park, Toby Sibbick exit, links with Malachi Boateng and the Hearts Standard Live show.

Hearts Standard Live: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24471509.preview-new-hearts-season-hearts-standard-live-event/

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Joel and James discuss all the latest from Hearts. The pair look back at the weekend's friendly loss to Leyton Orient and analyse Alex Cochrane's proposed move to Birmingham City.

Hearts accept Cochrane bid: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24450105.hearts-confirm-accepted-bid-alex-cochrane/

Naismith provides transfer update: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24452452.hearts-transfer-movement-expected-defensive-duo/

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Joel is joined by James to discuss the signing of Gerald Taylor, the club's seventh summer addition. What will be bring to the team and will he be the last summer signing?

Taylor signs for Hearts: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24443224.hearts-announce-seventh-signing-international-defender/

Taylor scout report: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24442217.hearts-fans-can-expect-new-signing-gerald-taylor/

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James Cairney is joined by Joel Sked from Tenerife. Joel is with Heart of Midlothian in the Canary Islands and visited their training base on Monday. The boys discuss pre-season and the latest involving Hearts.

Read more from behind the scenes at Hearts training here: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24436501.bbehind-scenes-hearts-tenerife-training-complex/

Watch behind the scenes footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P6moKuqIeQ&t=138s&ab_channel=HeartsStandard

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Join Joel and James as they reunite for their first video/podcast for a few weeks. They discuss Heart of Midlothian's transfer window so far. Six new signings, another expected and possible departures.

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