Best John Aitken Podcasts (2024)

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62 - Accessible housing (part 3) with Jacquie Pepper and Elaine Ritchie 31:42

2d ago31:42

31:42

“Partnership work is about relationships, it's knowing people, it's understanding each of us have roles and responsibilities but keeping in mind what we're all trying to achieve at the end of the day and that's the outcomes for people that live in our communities to allow them to thrive and survive.” Continuing with their accessible housing series,…

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Ep# 119 - Tim Freeman 1:44:30

11d ago1:44:30

1:44:30

This week on the pod we chat with Inside BJJ and Bullpen host Tim FreemanBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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Ep# 118 with Ryan Aitken and Raf Esparza 1:51:26

11d ago1:51:26

1:51:26

On this epsiode of the Pod, Grappling Hour & Bullpen host Raf Esparza joins us to chat with CJJ Champion and ADCC 2024 Athlete Ryan AitkenBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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61 - Accessible housing (part 2) with Angela Currie 28:00

23d ago28:00

28:00

“If we don't grab and grab with both hands that prevention agenda, do more now, given we know what's coming our way from our demographics, then we are going to be in a much worse state than we are now in 10, 20 years time.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their exploration of the current issues surrounding social care and accessible housing…

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60 - Accessible housing (part 1) with Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

“You can't do all of the things that people take for granted if you can't get in and out of your house.” In the run-up to the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit in Dundee, Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay discuss the practical housing issues often confronted by people with disabilities with the campaigning MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy. Pam, who repr…

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PGF Insiders - Ep# 117 - and the first guy in PGF Season 7 is......... 1:23:23

1M ago1:23:23

1:23:23

We announce the first guy in PGF World 7By Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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59 - The holistic approach to homelessness with Helen Murdoch and Janet Haugh 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

“We have a theory of change which demonstrates the changes we are hoping to see in people's lives that will ultimately help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.” Returning to the subject of homelessness, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black speak to two charities that betw…

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PGF Insiders Ep# 116 - Ima be late 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

This week on the pod the fellas are back talking some PGF and other stuffBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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Ep# 115 - No PGF news but .... 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

This week on the pod the boys are back talking every day life type shit with Jiu Jitsu mixed inBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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58 - Communications during a crisis with Sally Thomas and Chris Fairbairn 42:52

3M ago42:52

42:52

“In crisis situations, don't try and save face in front of us. Tell us the warts and all. Tell us the reality of the situation here. If we're going in with one hand tied behind our back, then it isn't going to end well.” In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the value of effective communication…

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PGF Insiders - Ep# 113 with Paul Ardila 43:41

3M ago43:41

43:41

This week on the pod the fellas got to chat with 4 time ADCC Trials winner Paul ArdilaBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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57 - Housing Bill part 4: An interview with housing minister Paul McLennan 30:09

3M ago30:09

30:09

Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay conclude their series on the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with an interview with the minister responsible for bringing the legislation through Parliament, housing minister Paul McLennan. The wide-ranging discussion centred on measures in the proposed legislation such as rent controls, homelessness and domest…

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Ep# 111 - with John Chandler 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

This week on the pod we got to chat with PGF World 6 athlete John ChandlerBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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PGF Insiders - Ep# 110 - what had happen was? 1:16:42

4M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

This week on the pod the fellas discuss CJi and ADCC going head to head on the same weekend, we share thoughts and opinionsBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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56 - Housing Bill part 3: Domestic abuse with Michelle Meldrum, Eileen McMullan and Sophie Berry 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their look into the new Housing Bill with a look at the duties expected of social landlords regarding domestic abuse. Under the proposed legislation, social landlords will have to provide support to tenants experiencing rent arrears or risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, and to publish a policy on how…

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Ep# 109 - With Handsome Kev and BMac 1:30:27

4M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

This week on the pod the boys chat with BMac and Handsome Kev about the PGFBy Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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Ep# 108 - Hey man !!! 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

This week on the pod the boys are back talking more PGF and things get chippy =)By Walo Jay, Egghead Warrior, The Dream and Mig -E

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55 - The Housing Bill part 2: Homelessness prevention duties with Ewan Aitken 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black put the Holyrood turmoil to one side and continue their exploration of various elements of the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with a look at proposed new homelessness prevention measures. The legislation will introduce an ‘ask and act’ duty on social landlords and other bodies, such as health boards and the po…

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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle 28:45

5M ago28:45

28:45

With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire 35:21

5M ago35:21

35:21

"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

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Ep# 165 - with Cam Hurd 1:04:37

6M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

On this episode of the pod the fellas chat with PGF vet and PGF World 6 athlete Cam HurdBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep# 164 - with Jett Thompson 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

On this episode of the pod we got to chat with PGF World 6 athlete Jett ThompsonBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep#163 - With Tj De Santis 1:03:21

6M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

This week on the pod we got to chat with one of the great combat sports commentators around Tj De SantisBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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52 - Why ‘fabric-first’ may be the wrong approach for retrofitting with Fionn Stevenson 48:53

6M ago48:53

48:53

“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?” For anyone who has encountered architect Fionn Stevenson over her career, her answer to this question will be obvious. It forms part of her claim that a blanket one-size-fits-all fabric-first approach to retrofitting shou…

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Ep# 162 - with Kieran Kichuk 50:09

6M ago50:09

50:09

This week on the pod the fellas talked to PGF World 6 athlete, Kieran KichukBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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51 - Why it is important to declare a housing emergency with Cllr Jane Meagher and Cllr Allan Casey 41:42

6M ago41:42

41:42

Almost a year since Scotland appointed its first dedicated housing minister, three councils have declared housing emergencies due to mounting pressures in their local housing systems and dozens of others could be set to follow. Now housing bodies across Scotland are making a concerted effort to say that it's not just individual regions that are str…

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Ep# 161 with Matt Skaff 2:03:45

7M ago2:03:45

2:03:45

This week on the pod the fellas are joined by Jiu Jitsu black belt and host of the Grappling Discourse podcast Matt SkaffBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep # 160 1:01:16

7M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF World 6 athlete Max HansonBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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50 - The PRS rent adjudication scheme with Susan Aktemel and Calum Sanderson 43:51

7M ago43:51

43:51

With the Tenant Protection Bill’s in-tenancy rent cap and eviction measures due to expire in a matter of weeks, the Scottish Government has proposed an adjudication scheme to ease the transition until a long-awaited Housing Bill comes to pass. Under the proposals, the process for rent adjudication will temporarily be modified from April 1st for one…

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Ep# 159 - with PGF World 6 athlete Kevin Beauhring 1:10:03

7M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF World 6 athlete Kevin BeauhringBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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28. Hammer time, with Jamie Gullan 17:42

7M ago17:42

17:42

In our 28th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by former Hibernian and Raith Rovers striker Jamie Gullan, who recently joined League of Ireland club Dundalk FC. Jamie explains how the unexpected move came about, and what it was like to score a cracking free-kick on his debut against defending league champio…

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Ep# 158 46:55

7M ago46:55

46:55

Boys are back talking PGF World 6, the revealed athletes so far and other PGF stuffBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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49 - Craig Stirrat 45:28

7M ago45:28

45:28

Fresh from being recognised by CIH Scotland with a Lifetime Achievement award for having gone the extra mile during his career, Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to talk about his 40 years in housing so far and the current challenges facing the housing sector. Hear Craig's views on housi…

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Ep# 157 1:08:59

7M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

This week on the pod we talk to the Jabroni Grappler Elijah Carlton, PGF season 1 and season 5 champion, Elijah is making a run at the 100K grand prize for season 6 coming up April 21, 2024By Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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John Watson: Centenary Stories 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

A five-time grand prix winner who partnered the likes of Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, John Watson came achingly close to winning the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship.He's our latest guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publication, as he charts a changing era of F1 when Lauda and Mario Andretti introduced new levels …

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Mario Andretti: Centenary Stories 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

F1 World Champion, four-time IndyCar title-holder and Daytona 500 winner, Mario Andretti is the first guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publicationAndretti has been a regular in Motor Sport‘s pages for more than half that time, and is still making headlines, with plans to be the first to test the Andretti F1 car, …

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27. 150 and counting, with Gordon Moffat 21:12

8M ago21:12

21:12

In our 27th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford and Steven Bell are joined by Clydebank manager Gordon Moffat, whose side are top of the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division at the time of recording. Gordon recently marked his 150th match in charge of the Bankies with a win against Pollok, and he gives us…

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48 - Reidvale and the role of tenants in stock transfers with Paul Sweeney MSP and Lesley Baird 30:24

8M ago30:24

30:24

With Reidvale Housing Association currently considering its options after shareholders voted against a proposed transfer of engagements to Place for People Scotland, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reflect on some of the issues that have been raised so far. They spoke to Glasgow Labour MSP Paul Sweeney, who was a prominent part of the campaign again…

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26. The ultimate Warriors, with Matty Aitken 35:08

8M ago35:08

35:08

In our 26th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Stenhousemuir striker Matty Aitken. At the time of recording, Matty is League Two's top scorer and Stenny are on a 12-game winning run, which is easily a club record. The former St Johnstone and Forfar Athletic frontman gives …

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Ep# 155 - with Cohost Handsome Kevin Sherrill 54:25

8M ago54:25

54:25

This week on the pod we got to chat to the one and only Handsome Kevin Sherrill, we talked PGF season 5, Spa Day, Rio de Janiero, season 6 , styling and profilingBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep# 154 - with PGF season 3 Champion David ”Quadzilla” Evers 1:00:36

9M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week on the pod we chat with PGF season 3 champ David "Quadzilla" EversBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep# 152 - with Landon Tourville 49:19

9M ago49:19

49:19

This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF Season 5 standout Landon TourvilleBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep# 153 38:29

10M ago38:29

38:29

This week on the pod we break news, PGF Season 6 has a weight class, and tentative date and we tease a few other things to comeBy Walo Jay, Migghelino, Egghead Warrior and The Dream

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47 - Design for displacement with Laurence Wood 52:40

10M ago52:40

52:40

Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black step outside the Scottish social housing bubble to consider the impact of housing design in the aftermath of a disaster. Earlier this year, architect and University of Dundee lecturer Laurence Wood took a group of Year 5 Architecture students to Turkey, which had just suffered from a terrible earthquake, to live in ru…

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25. Big Dunc & World Cups, with David Wotherspoon 31:57

10M ago31:57

31:57

In our 25th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Inverness Caledonian Thistle & Canada midfielder David Wotherspoon. David signed for Caley in October 2023 following a highly successful time at St Johnstone, where he won two Scottish Cups and a League Cup. He shares what it …

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46 - Alloa and town centre living with Steve Malone, Johnny Cadell and Grant Baxter 44:37

10M ago44:37

44:37

Kieran Findlay is joined by Steve Malone and Johnny Cadell, both principal architects at Architecture & Design Scotland, and Grant Baxter, the planning & building standards team leader at Clackmannanshire Council, to tell the story of a town centre development at Primrose Street in Alloa. Together they share their experiences of working to support …

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Ep# 150 - with Travis ”The Mantis” Thomas 1:11:24

10M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

This week on the pod the fellas chat with PGF Season 5 standout Travis "The Mantis" ThomasBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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Ep# 149 - Dreamin 47:30

10M ago47:30

47:30

This week on the pod the Insiders get a new co-host, the one the only The Dream Stephen EakinBy Walo Jay, Chris Nuggs and Migghelino

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24. John's Bairn, with Brad Spencer 35:14

11M ago35:14

35:14

In our 24th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Falkirk midfielder Brad Spencer. Brad signed for the Bairns in the summer of 2023 and he talks about how it is to play in a John McGlynn side. The former Raith Rovers player also shares what it's like growing up being the son …

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45 - Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference with Paul McLennan MSP, Maggie Brünjes, Martin Smith and Allan Jones 26:24

11M ago26:24

26:24

It is difficult to remember a time when global, UK and national events have aligned so acutely to heap even more pressure on Scotland's local housing systems. Committed professional sectors from across the housing, homelessness and refugee sectors gathered at Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference on October 31st to unlock solutions to these unp…

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