Best Cameron Sinclair Podcasts (2024)

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166 The Fight for the Lordship of Lorne: Stewarts, Campbells, and MacDougalls 42:01

8d ago42:01

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This one is the stuff best-selling novels, movies or series are made of! We take a story I've told before here and, using a paper written by Prof. Steve Boardman, peel back the layers to reveal and even more compelling story than I originally ever imagines. Loyalty, betrayal, feud, alliance, romance, infidelity, and action all come together to make…

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165 Destroying Myths and Revealing the True Scottish Clans with Dr. Murray Pittock 1:06:04

1M ago1:06:04

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You won't agree with everything Dr. Pittock says but hopefully you've considered the possibility that some of your conceptions about Scottish clans are off. What are some of the misconceptions that are widely held that Dr. Pittock corrects? What ideas of your own did he challenge? This episode is sure to stir the pot but I hope you enjoy it and tha…

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164 The Appin Murder: Post Culloden Intrigue 25:06

2M ago25:06

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During the Jacobite Rising of 1745, clans that were already at feud chose different sides and continued the conflict. But with the failure of the rising and its disastrous conclusion at the Battle of Culloden, sometimes the fighting didn't stop. Check out this story of conflict between the Stewarts of Appin and the Campbells. Website: www.scottish-…

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163 Campbells and MacGregors with Professor Martin MacGregor Pt 2 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

I hope you enjoyed the part of my discussion with Dr. Martin MacGregor. Here is the rest of our conversation. Now that we've established the origins of both clans, we get into their turbulent relationship with each other, which ended far away from where it began. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay tuned for YouTube clips wit…

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162 Campbells and MacGregors with Professor Martin MacGregor! 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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What a great experience it was to learn these two well-known clans, the Campbells and MacGregors, and their turbulent relationship from one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject! I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with him. This is only the first half of our discussion. Stay tuned for part 2 as well as YouTube content complete with …

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161 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich Pt 2 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

I'm excited to share part 1 of the discussion that I had with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich!!! He focuses on the Clans Mackenzie and MacLeod of Lewis. You could not get a more knowledgeable person for these two clans. This was truly a feast. If you have any interest in either of these two clans, this and the next episode are for you. I hope you enjoy thi…

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160 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich 58:59

4M ago58:59

58:59

I'm excited to share this discussion that I had with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich!!! He focuses on the Clans Mackenzie and MacLeod of Lewis. You could not get a more knowledgeable person for these two clans. This was truly a feast. If you have any interest in either of these two clans, this and the next episode are for you. I hope you enjoy this as much…

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159 Pre-Clan Clans pt 2 30:04

4M ago30:04

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As promised during last episode, I share a couple more examples of earlier kindreds that begat clans that we are more familiar with today. I also discuss why I feel this is an important thing to consider when understanding where clans come from and what they really are. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsor: USA Kilts Scottish Clans…

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158 Pre-Clan Clans 33:32

5M ago33:32

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Many of the clans we recognize today formed between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. What is less well-known is that many of these clans evolved from previous clans. Some of these previous kindreds are well-documented. Others remain obscure both regarding their history and their antiquity. Here are some examples of clans that emerged from earl…

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157 Scottish Clans and the Highland Charge! Pt 1 59:28

6M ago59:28

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The Highland charge was a devastating military tactic that scattered enemy forces on numerous occasions. The big question is, "Which specific clans actually executed the Highland charge?" Many people see Alasdair mac Colla MacDonnell as the author of this tactic and it was specifically the clans fighting under him that performed this feat of arms. …

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156 The Highland Charge! 27:25

6M ago27:25

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One of the most dynamic and exciting aspects of seventeenth century Highland history was the Highland Charge. We'll go over what a Highland charge was and why it was so effective. In subsequent episodes we'll go over which battles it was used in and therefore which clans have engaged in this fearsome military tactic. Scottish Clans website: www.sco…

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155 The Battle of Inverlochy! 35:22

6M ago35:22

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Just to get to the battlefield, the Marquis of Montrose and his Royalist forces pulled off "one of the greatest exploits in the history of British arms." I take this episode from John L. Roberts' Clan, King, and Covenant: History of the Highland Clans from the Civil War to the Glencoe Massacre. Learn about the incredible march as well as the epic b…

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154 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 5 38:56

7M ago38:56

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This is the last segment of my discussion with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. Many thanks to him for sharing his knowledge with the Scottish Clans audience. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the Irish and Scottish clans, using the MacSween/MacSweeneys as an illustration. Mike's YouTube channel: https://www…

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153 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 4 21:25

7M ago21:25

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This is a continuation of a discussion I had with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties youtube channel. In this episode, we discuss: The need to trace your ancestry to a specific location to know what clan you might tie into, and not just go off of the last name. The Northern Ireland element. Did all Scottish names in Ulster come from Scotland? So…

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152 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 3 39:15

7M ago39:15

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This is a continuation of a discussion I had with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. In this episode, we discuss: The Gall-Gaedheil. The Galloglass, their origins and cultural identities. Specific Galloglass clans, like MacDonald, MacDougall, MacKay (MacCoy), and MacCabe. Clans and Dynasties: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynas…

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Episode 183: This Marks a Turning Point [with Cameron Brown from Turning Point Brew Co] 1:19:15

7M ago1:19:15

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This episode marks a turning point for the Hop Forward Podcast as it will be the last episode of the show before we go on hiatus (or a 'hop rest' as we prefer to call it) for a while. In this episode, Nick shares his reasons why he's taking some time away from the show. Following this introspection, he dives into a compelling beer conversation with…

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151 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 2 25:55

7M ago25:55

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I hope you enjoy this continuation of my discussion with Mike Doyle, from the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. We discussed such topics as: The Ethnic foundations of the Scottish clans How much do the Scottish clans owe to Ireland vs other groups like the Picts, Britons, Angles, etc.? Where does Scotland derive its Gaelic language from? Was it …

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150 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 1 37:28

8M ago37:28

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I'm excited to share with you the first part of my discussion with Mike Doyle from the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel! He brings a great value to the Scottish Clans audience. He has a solid understanding of the history of the Scottish clans but he also has a great depth of knowledge of the Irish clans. His YouTube content involves history rega…

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Episode 182: Will Climate Change Be the End of Citra Hops...? [Talking Sustainability with Chris Terry from 86 Carbon] 1:21:33

8M ago1:21:33

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On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Chris Terry from 86 Carbon to talk about the impacts of climate change on the brewing and hospitality industry and explore ways to make your business more sustainable and eco-friendly. 86 Carbon specialise in Accredited Carbon Literacy training, which leads to an understanding of how climate change will a…

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Episode 181: Why Marketing is one of the Most Important Aspects of Your Business [with Sarah Sinclair from Moonwake Beer Co] 56:03

8M ago56:03

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Without marketing you may have a flagship beer that no one will ever taste. Marketing is one the most important aspects of your business that often gets overlooked or is grossly misunderstood as merely posting a few images to social media and watching the sales come flooding in. But in a crowded beer market, how should we be marketing our breweries…

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149 Busting Scottish Clan Myths with Murray Pittock 30:17

8M ago30:17

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There are so many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and straight up myths regarding the Scottish clans. For this episode I'm taking comments from Scottish scholar, Prof. Murray Pittock, who teaches at the University of Glasgow. These comments come from an interview he did on the History Extra Podcast. Get ready to have some of your current underst…

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148 The MacRaes or ”Mackenzie’s Shirt of Mail” 29:19

9M ago29:19

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Through thick and thin, the MacRaes were there for the Mackenzies. In this episode I discuss what it might have meant that the MacRaes were "Mackenzie's Shirt of Mail." I share one example of this from the battle known as Blar na Pairce. Sources: https://archive.org/details/historyofclanmac00macr for a pdf download https://electricscotland.com/webc…

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Episode 180: Sell, Sell, Sell! [Talking Sales (and Belgian Beer) with Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson from Devil's Depot] 1:28:42

9M ago1:28:42

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On this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked art of selling craft beer. While we've covered a wide range of brewing topics in the past, it's time to explore the other crucial half of the beer industry: sales. We examine the challenges of selling beer and the importance of building trust and relationships with custo…

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147 Mackenzie vs Huntly Over a Woman! 25:21

9M ago25:21

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I read this story and had to share it with you. It's a story of a man's love for a woman, but it's not romantic. It's two brothers taking care of their sister in a heroic way. Having a sister myself, I love it! Contribute to the Cause! www.scottish-clans.com/team Sponsor: www.usakilts.com Podcast website with other resources: www.scottish-clans.com…

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Episode 179: Lock, Stock and Two Pints of Ale [with Gritchie Brewing Company and an EXCLUSIVE interview with Guy Ritchie] 1:17:21

10M ago1:17:21

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On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, we take a trip to Gritchie Brewing Company: a 'beer farm' located on the Ashcombe Estate near Shaftesbury, owned by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and director Guy Ritchie. Drawing from the land that surrounds the farm, their 20BBL brewhouse sits within rustic stone-built barns, overlooking expansive fields w…

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146. Professor Ali Cathcart- A feast of Scottish Clan History Pt 2 57:29

10M ago57:29

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This is the second part of my discussion with Prof. Ali Cathcart, of the University of Stirling. If you want to know more about the Scottish clans, then this is a must. Sponsor: www.usakilts.com My website: www.scottish-clans.com. You will find links to: my online course on the origins of the Scottish clans. Where you can contribute to the cause. f…

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Episode 178: From Bitters to Barrel Farms: Connecting the two with Ampersand Brew Co 1:20:01

10M ago1:20:01

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On the podcast this week, we're joined by Andy from Ampersand Brew Co, based in Diss, Norfolk (UK). Started by a family team of Amy, Andy & Adrian Hipwell in a converted barn on the family farm, the team have now expanded and moved to our current site in Diss. Their bespoke brewhouse, designed and fabricated to their own unique set up and specifica…

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Episode 177: Fermenting Thoughts: On Packaging and Sustainability 34:39

10M ago34:39

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On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, Nick & Sean share their Fermenting Thoughts on all things packaging and sustainability. We discuss everything from the logistics of kegs, supporting venues, the value of cask beer and how simple design elements, such as texture on a label or point-of-sale material - when done properly - can make the difference.…

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145 Professor Ali Cathcart- A feast of Scottish Clan History Pt 1 41:08

10M ago41:08

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I'm excited to share with you my conversation with Ali Cathcart! We covered such topics as: The Highland/Lowland divide (did clans exist in the Lowlands?), Variety among the Highland clans, information on specific clans like the Mackintoshes, Gordons, MacPhersons, and more! Enjoy Prof. Cathcart's wealth of knowledge in helping us understand the Sco…

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144 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn? Pt 3 26:47

11M ago26:47

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For the last episode in this mini-series, I take a look at a few more clans and their claim to have fought at Bannockburn. Did these clans even exist at the time? Is it plausible, if they weren't yet a clan, that their ancestors were still there, stomping the English alongside Robert the Bruce and his allies? This episode was inspired by a video by…

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143 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn? Pt 2 29:12

11M ago29:12

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This episode is part 2 of 3 as I go over additional claims of clans that claim to have fought at Bannockburn. Were they even in existence long enough for this claim to be true? Part 3 will be delayed as the next episode I publish will be my interview with Professor Ali Cathcart who teaches at the University of Stirling. I hope you enjoy this episod…

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Episode 176: Battling an Infection in a Wild Brewery [with Wildflower Brewing & Blending] 1:07:04

11M ago1:07:04

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In this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, Nick chats with Topher Boehm, co-founder of Australia's Wildflower Brewing & Blending. We discuss everything from how climate change is impacting beer production and Topher's views on terroir and terminology in beer, after reading an article published by Pelicile Magazine recently titled There is No Such …

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Episode 175: Fermenting Thoughts: How Can Breweries and Hospitality Venues Survive During the Cost of Living Crisis? 15:45

11M ago15:45

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Nick and Sean's Fermenting Thoughts this week look at the current state of the brewing and hospitality industry across the UK and how some businesses are struggling to survive, while others have come out of the pandemic and are thriving. We explore some of the reasons why this is the case and take a look at some of the things that all businesses ca…

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142 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn? 22:26

11M ago22:26

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Many clans claim to have fought at the Battle of Bannockburn on 23-24 June, 1314. This battle happened at an interesting time for the clans as we would recognize them. Some of them had taken shape by this point and some hadn't. My goal here is not to proclaim whether they were definitively there or not. Rather, I look at scholarly sources and the a…

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Episode 174: Can Oasthouse Engineering Take Your Can Design to the Next Level...? [with Sam Morris from Oasthouse Engineering] 1:05:55

12M ago1:05:55

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Beverage can painting has been around since the 1930s but due to the intensive offset lithography process, a common method for printing on aluminium packaging, microbrewers have had to sell massive quantities of cans to justify the cost. Historically, the process has involved prepress preparation of the artwork, followed by the creation of separate…

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141 The MacNeils: Hebridean Pirates! 15:33

12M ago15:33

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This second part of the MacNeil episodes is taken from a book called "Highlanders: A History of the Scottish Gaels," by John MacLeod. It focuses on the MacNeils of Barra and their piratical activities. I hope you enjoy! Check out the links below for more great content! Podcast website: www.scottish-clans.com New online course on the origins of the …

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140 The MacNeils: One Clan or Two? More? 37:46

12M ago37:46

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This clan only has one chief: Macneil of Barra. Should there be another? This and more on the MacNeils in this episode. Make sure to check out the next episode, a part 2 on the MacNeils, which is already available. Check out the links below for more great content! Online course on the origins of the Scottish Clans: www.scottish-clans.com/origins. P…

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Episode 173: Understanding the UK's Beer Duty Reforms [with SIBA's Head of Public Affairs and Policy, Barry Watts] 46:26

12M ago46:26

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On 1st August 2023, the United Kingdom will implement a new system for alcohol taxation in a 'radical simplification' (Rishi Sunak' of the system, moving from a percentage-based discount to a cash discount basis. In addition, various reliefs - including 'draught relief' designed to encourage people back into the pub - have been included in the chan…

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Episode 172: Fermenting Thoughts: On Business Rates 31:41

1y ago31:41

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Nick & Sean discuss business rates this week and how they feel the system is outdated and in need of an overhaul. They also discuss how everything impacts everything else, so taxes can't be looked at in isolation from the rest of business and life. Follow Nick: hopforward.beer | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Follow Sean: LinkedIn | Twitter | Insta…

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