Best Blethered Podcasts (2024)

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Booktown Blether - Episode 14 34:06

4d ago34:06

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Lou from New Chapter Books and Dawn from Spinning a Yarn, talk about the great Agatha Christie...and Poirot's moustache.By Breagle

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Catfish Politicians, Private Schools & Orange Walks // with comedian Kim Blythe 51:15

1h ago51:15

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Kim is hilarious, intelligent and thoughtful, and I really like her. I think you will too, which is why her debut Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Might as Well’ is well worth going to see. She’s likeable, observant, and funny. Which you’ll hear throughout this chat. We talk about how the UK began to suspect that Reform were fielding Catfish candidates, peop…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 13 50:23

15d ago50:23

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Jayne talks to Kris Nichol about the Wigtown Women's Walk and to Lou at New Chapter Books about an Edwardian book that supplies templates for all your letter-writing-needs!By Breagle

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The Gravy Train Departs Downing Street // with Paul Sweeney MSP 57:08

12d ago57:08

57:08

I’m on the road but Blethered keeps moving, just like the studio for this interview with Labour MSP and former MP, Paul Sweeney. We sat down to discuss the outgoing Conservative government on the final journey of the last ever old subway train on the Glasgow subway, after 44 years of service. A very fitting environment, given that both of the afore…

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Catfishing: Sextortion, Blackmail & Suicide 53:21

16d ago53:21

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Imagine this: You're scrolling through Instagram, TikTok or even Facebook, and suddenly you get a message from someone who seems genuinely interested in you. The conversation quickly turns flirtatious, and before you know it, you've shared personal photos and information. And then, the unthinkable happens. The person on the other end reveals their …

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Classic Episode: Ex Al-Qaeda Bombmaker and MI6 Spy Aimen Dean 1:59:02

1M ago1:59:02

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Aimen Dean was an Al-Qaeda bombmaker who had sworn an oath of allegiance to Osama Bin Laden. He eventually defected to work for the British Security Services as a spy for seven and a half years, before his cover was blown by ex-US Vice President Cheney. We talk about his motivations for taking up arms, the part that radicalisation played, becoming …

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Series 3 Episode 13 | Scots in America 28:10

2M ago28:10

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In this episode we look at some of the features of the Scottish character that have enabled Scots to survive and prosper. We look in particular at the Scots who helped found the United States of America and who thrived as bankers, industrialists, politicians, judges, inventors and artists …… to name but a few. Emigrants celebrated their Scottish he…

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The Catfish WAG - Part 2: Hayley McKay 53:16

2M ago53:16

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It’s 2011. Novak Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon title, Rangers make it three league win in a row, while Celtic win another Scottish Cup in the rain against Motherwell. Osama bin Laden is killed, Adele tops the charts, and there’s earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. The News of the World closes its doors for good, England burns after riots break o…

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The Story of Hayley McKay - Part 1: The Original Catfish 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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Here’s an introduction to Hayley, if you’re not familiar with her, as she has quite the profile. • Model • Miss Scotland Finalist • Niece of Rangers legend Ally McCoist • Love interest of various Scottish Premier League Footballers • One time Girlfriend of Leicester City and England footballer Jamie Vardy • Friend of the rich and famous Oh, and one…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 12 26:37

3M ago26:37

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Once again Jayne's mic decided that she should sound very far away - sorry! Apart from that, you CAN hear Rosie Morton talking about the newly opened Wigtown Gallery as well as Ruth Anderson from Well-Read Books!By Breagle

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Have You Ever Thought About Killing Yourself? // with Romana Dalglish 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Romana recently shared a very thoughtful and introspective Instagram post about a suicide attempt in April last year. I found it to be very profound, so I asked her if she fancied sitting down and having a chat with me. ‘Have you ever thought about killing yourself?’ might seem like a really shocking and insensitive question to ask out loud, let al…

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'Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe' // with Kate Berry & Jenny Storey 56:03

2M ago56:03

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Kate Berry and Jenny Storey co-own two businesses in one. The first is Urban Retreat, a hair and beauty salon that puts a strong emphasis on community, care and impeccable professional standards. The second, is The Academy. They provide Scotland’s first private traineeship, in direct partnership with the most prestigious spa resorts all over Scotla…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 11 45:42

3M ago45:42

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Welcome to The Booktown Blether, Episode 11. In this episode Jayne talks to Wigtown Festival Programmer, Lee Randall.By Breagle

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Series 3 Episode 12 | Scottish Icons and identity 40:26

3M ago40:26

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In this episode we explore the shared culture, languages and traditions that give the Scots their strong sense of national identity. We look at some of the icons that are associated with Scotland worldwide and ask whether they are still relevant today. Here’s tae us, wha’s like us? Damn few an’ their a’ died!…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 10 38:19

3M ago38:19

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This time Jayne interviews Shaun Bythell from The Bookshop. Ruth makes a return from her trip to Australia and Lou gives a wee update on thing happening in Wigtown.By Breagle

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Series 3 Episode 11 | Scottish Castles 35:11

3M ago35:11

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As much a part of the landscape as our hills and glens, Scottish Castles come in all shapes and sizes. From the blockbuster military strongholds to the quirky fairytale creations, this week’s chat focuses on some of our favourite castles and why you should visit.

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Labour Councillor Audrey Dempsey Resigns Amidst Racism Row 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Labour Councillor Audrey Dempsey has been accused of racism and suspended this week, after she proposed to ask a question at the council about 'racist attacks on white children in schools'. In this exclusive interview, Audrey announces her resignation from the Labour Party. And: Her explanation of why she was asking the question 'Liking' tweets fro…

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Conservative MSP Dr Sandesh Gulhane // Blethered at the Ballot 57:55

4M ago57:55

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Blethered at the Ballot is a political podcast that pulls no punches, brings a laugh or two, and cuts straight through to the important matters without getting caught up in political jargon and meaningless soundbites. The General Election is fast approaching and before we collectively decide who to put in power, we deserve to know the thoughts of t…

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Series 3 Episode 10 | Easter in Scotland 41:33

4M ago41:33

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The days are getting longer (if not warmer!) and colour is appearing in the garden. The dawn chorus wakens us in the morning and eggs are everywhere! It’s Easter - a time of religious observance for some and fun traditions and feasting for others. We look at some of the traditions associated with celebrating Easter in Scotland.…

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Blethered LIVE with Tam Cowan 3:40

4M ago3:40

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TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/blethered-with-sean-mcdonald/august-house/2926744 Blethered will be LIVE at August House in Glasgow city centre on Thursday 18th April with legendary broadcaster, journalist and entertainer Tam Cowan for a night of conversation, previously unheard stories from a long career in media, and basically just a ri…

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Fast Forward: Loot Boxes-Gambling and Gaming 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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Welcome to the latest "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub. In this episode, we look into the fascinating, yet at times, challenging world of Loot Boxes within games. We do this firstly, in the company of Dr Leon Xiao (University of Copenhagen) and Dr Elena Pe…

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Sturgeon, Salmond & Vladimir Romanov // with Phil MacHugh 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

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Phil and Martin Compston are back on the BBC with Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling, their second series together, where they travel across Norway and experience some of what the country has to offer. In this episode, you’ll hear Phil talk to me about how going to Gaelic school set him on an interesting and unique career path... I find out how an i…

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Series 3 Episode 9 | Dundee Part Two - Post WWII - Decline and Reinvention 42:23

4M ago42:23

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From its heyday in the Victorian era, the fortunes of Dundee declined as traditional industries were lost and employment became hard to find. We look at the post-war years and the efforts that were made to find success in light engineering. While there were many successes these too were doomed to failure and towards the end of the 20th C the city o…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 9 37:20

4M ago37:20

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Welcome to another Booktown Blether special! This time, Jayne talks to Big DoG (Scotland's Children's Book Festival) executive producer Andy Stewart about the upcoming DoG festival in Dumfries as well as his involvement in the Wigtown Booktown Festival.By Breagle

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Booktown Blether - Episode 8 47:25

4M ago47:25

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Welcome to episode 8...or is it 9? Anyway, welcome! This time Jayne and Lou talk petitions, penguins and more...By Breagle

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Series 3 Episode 8 | Dundee Part One - The Rise of Dundee up to WWII 35:57

4M ago35:57

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Over the next two episodes we take a look at the travel destination that is on everyone's lips at the moment - Dundee. Scotland's fourth largest city has not always been on the radar of overseas visitors planning a trip to Scotland but all that is changing as Dundee becomes HOT! In this first episode we look at how the wealth of Dundee was generate…

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Dundee FC General Manager Greg Fenton 1:24:23

5M ago1:24:23

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Greg is the General Manager of Dundee Football Club and CEO of the Dundee FC Community Trust, and has played his own key role in the resurgence of Dundee Football Club. That resurgence has manifested itself in both sporting progression, with the side producing a very impressive and - not to be disrespectful - but generally unexpected showing in thi…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 7 43:18

5M ago43:18

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First an apology for Jayne's audio. Her mic decided that she should sound very far away and even with AI tinkering it's still not great. Anyway! This episode, Jayne is joined by Anne Barclay (who sounds fine btw) from the Booktown Festival!By Breagle

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Spotlight: Living With HIV 1:15:47

5M ago1:15:47

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Back in 2021, I put together three separate interviews, where I aimed to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer. Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nnek…

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‘I Couldn’t Afford My Kids’ School Uniforms’ // with Rhianna Bell 1:55:23

5M ago1:55:23

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Rhianna is a successful business owner with all the outward signs of success, but her journey there wasn’t a simple one. We talk about her upbringing in the town of Kilmarnock, and the issues of deprivation, addiction and community that exist in the area she comes from… Rhianna opens up in great detail about how she found herself homeless with two …

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Series 3 Episode 7 | It was Different in Our Day 43:16

5M ago43:16

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A recent cold spell, a country walk and reports of the largest snowball fight ever to take place in Scotland - all had us looking back to days gone by. We reflect on our school days and how we made our own entertainment in an era before the arrival of social media.

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020 - My Kingdom for a Fife (feat. Michael Nardone) 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

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More Scottish history than your body can handle! Jk, it is a lot, but we believe in you. Michael Nardone is here to shower us with oodles of fun Fife facts and historical anecdotes inspired by myths, stories from Grandpa, and his own one-man historical and musical show: A Dram O'History. Our lovely guest, Michael Nardone Map of The Kingdom of Fife …

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Life, Death And What's Left Unsaid // with Ardgowan Hospice CEO Graham Gardiner 1:27:21

5M ago1:27:21

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Ardgowan Hospice is a place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions. They provide not only physical and medical support, but also important practical, emotional and social support to patients, and their famili…

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Booktown Blether - Episode 6 - Valentine's Day 48:13

5M ago48:13

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Grab your willow-wands as Jayne and Lou sit down for a special Valentine's episode. Fine out how a snail might help you discover your true love and what happens to a love-struck rabbit!By Breagle

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