Best Rodge Podcasts (2024)

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Rodge Glass - Joshua In The Sky 1:09:31

16d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

For the latest podcast Ali caught up with writer and academic Dr Rodge Glass to learn about his extraordinary new book, Joshua In The Sky: A Blood Memoir. It's a slightly different interview as Ali picks certain texts which are referenced throughout, allowing Rodge to talk about the book in a different way. Before that he explains who Joshua is and…

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Grant McPhee - Postcards from Scotland 49:16

1h ago49:16

49:16

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to filmmaker and writer Grant McPhee to talk about his book Postcards from Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995 which is published by Omnibus Press. Grant talks about how the book came about and why these are the years he wanted to cover, his film Teenage Superstars which inspired it, how t…

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Ep. 77: Simplifying Your Business Finances with Melanie Barker of Promise Bookkeeping 44:33

4h ago44:33

44:33

Meet Melanie: Melanie Barker is a Christian who has a passion for helping others succeed financially, both personally and in business. The greatest joy is found in using one’s strengths to help others become the best they can become. She has a BA degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and is a certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAd…

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Bloody Scotland - The McIlvanney Prize Finalists 2024 1:08:47

1d ago1:08:47

1:08:47

The latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast is another collaboration with Bloody Scotland - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival - where Ali spoke to the five shortlisted authors for this year's McIlvanney Prize which is awarded for the best Scottish crime book of the year. They include D.V. Bishop (A Divine Fury), Chris Brookmyre (The Cracked Mi…

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Off and Running 1:09:44

2d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Saquon and the Birds get off to a solid start in Brazil. The Pigeons crew and special guest Shamus Clancy from PhillyVoice.com share their reactions to the Eagles' win and week one in the NFL.

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Jenny Lecoat - Beyond Summerland 39:39

3d ago39:39

39:39

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Jenny Lecoat about her new novel Beyond Summerland, which is published on the Polygon Books imprint of Birlinn Ltd. After offering a carefully considered description of the book - which is set on Jersey just after the Second World War - Jenny explained why she wanted to write about this tim…

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Cathie Boyd - Sonica Festival 2024 33:50

8d ago33:50

33:50

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to the Founding Artistic Director of Cryptic Cathie Boyd to hear all about this year's Sonica Festival, which runs at 16 venues across Glasgow between 19th-29th September. Cathie talks about the history of both Cryptic and the Sonica Festival before taking us through just some of the extensive progra…

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Season Kickoff Smorgasbord 1:23:32

8d ago1:23:32

1:23:32

A smorgasbord of special guests including Chris Long, Pat Gallen, John Gonzalez and Devan Kaney join the Pigeons crew to provide expert insights and analysis to get us all geeked up for the start of the Birds' season.

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Claire Love Wilson & Peter Lorenz - Morag, You’re a Long Time Deid 39:56

11d ago39:56

39:56

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to creator and performer Claire Love Wilson and director and performance-maker Peter Lorenz to hear all about Morag, You’re a Long Time Deid which has just completed a full run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, and is about to tour Scotland, Ireland, and England. Claire and Peter explain the inspirati…

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All Eagled Up With Nowhere to Go 1:14:45

15d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We're FINALLY ready for the football season but it's still not here. Fink conducts a fantasy draft during the podcast. Meech tells the story of a broad daylight break in at his neighbor's house.

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Jenny Colgan - Close Knit 37:19

21d ago37:19

37:19

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Jenny Colgan to hear all about her latest novel Close Knit, published by Hodder & Stoughton. Jenny talks about the personal inspirations behind Close Knit, how and why knitting is integral to the plot, the reasons behind the setting of Carso, and the north of Scotland more generally, why sh…

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Chris Brookmyre - The Cracked Mirror 46:34

29d ago46:34

46:34

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to crime writer Christopher Brookmyre to hear all about his intriguing new novel The Cracked Mirror, published on the Abacus imprint of Little, Brown Book Group. In an attempt to avoid all spoilers, Ali asks Chris to take the responsibility of describing the book, before talking about how he approach…

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Andrés N. Ordorica - How We Named The Stars 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali catches up with previous guest, the writer and poet Andrés N. Ordorica to hear all about his debut novel How We Named The Stars, which is published with Saraband Books. Andrés talks about why this was a story he wanted to tell, creating the central characters of Daniel and Sam, writing in the second pers…

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Cruel Summer 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

An historically promising summer has taken a familiarly ominous turn as the Phillies' deep dive continues. Rocky Fowler and Rocky Roto provide both golf and fantasy football insights.

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Bloody Scotland - Debut Prize Shortlist 2024 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

For the first of our Bloody Scotland podcasts - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival - Ali spoke to the five shortlisted authors for this year's Scottish Crime Debut of the Year. They include Suzy Aspley (Crow Moon), Daniel Aubrey (Dark Island), Allan Gaw (The Silent House of Sleep), Doug Sinclair (Blood Runs Deep) and Martin Stewart (Do…

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Commitment Issues 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Olympic Observations Part 2 featuring NJ pro surfer extraordinaire Rob Kelly. Eagles Training Camp report. As the Phillies' historic season starts to become more ordinary, with last season's Eagles collapse still fresh in our minds, we ponder the question - do the scars of the past make us incapable of believing in a joyful future?…

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Hugo Rifkind - Rabbits 39:09

2M ago39:09

39:09

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer and journalist Hugo Rifkind to talk about his cracking new novel Rabbits, which is published with Polygon Books. Hugo talks about the inspiration behind Rabbits, why this is the story he wanted to tell, and explains that while events and characters have some basis in real life, this is not …

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Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcast 2024 - Part Two... 1:47:01

2M ago1:47:01

1:47:01

For the second of our Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcasts for 2024, Ali spoke to another group of artists, writers, and performers who have shows at this year's festival. They include Lani Calvert - NewsRevue, Bryony Byrne - Fan/Girl, Sam Edmunds - The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return, Edith Alibec - Glitch, Grace Gallagher - STUFFED …

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Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcast 2024 - Part One... 1:43:40

2M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

For the first of our Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcasts for 2024, Ali spoke to a number of artists, writers, and performers who have shows at this year's festival. They include Luca Rutherford - You Heard Me, Guy Woods - Puddles and Amazons, Barton Williams & Andrew Eaton Lewis - Precious Cargo, Iain Mackechnie & Jose Rojas - The Other, and Sean…

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Dangerous Games 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Phils flirt with disaster sending fanbase into panic mode. Olympics amaze and remind us how ordinary we are. Meech recaps Wildwood vacation.

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Wooder Break 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Phils complete historic first half and show off their magic potion at the All Star Game. Rocky on baseball. Embiid's fatal flaw. Cat tips from Fink.

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Turn Overthinking into Overachieving with Kate Gilbert 40:34

2M ago40:34

40:34

Meet Kate: Clients affectionately dub Kate Gilbert a “hand-holder/butt-kicker” for her unique blend of compassionate support and a can-do, no-bs attitude. She excels in guiding entrepreneurs past their comfort zones so they can turn overthinking into overachieving. Kate’s entrepreneurial passion was sparked at just 15 when she turned her parents’ g…

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024 - Jo Mango & Liam Hurley - A Giant On The Bridge 41:10

2M ago41:10

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For the second of our Edinburgh Fringe 2024 podcasts Ali spoke to musician Jo Mango and theatre-maker Liam Hurley to talk all about A Giant On The Bridge, which is part of the prestigious Made in Scotland showcase, and will be at the Assembly Roxy Central between 2nd-18th August, 10.40am. Jo describes how A Giant On The Bridge came about, emerging …

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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Phils dominate All-Star game roster and MLB landscape as Daryl Morey and the Sixers continue to add key pieces to the puzzle. The Northeast Boyz return to assess whether it's time to start planning parades.

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Simplifying Your Business for Higher Conversions with Sabine Matharu of Reach for Greatness 40:49

2M ago40:49

40:49

Meet Sabine: Sabine Matharu is a seasoned business startup and growth expert with over 20 years of coaching and consulting experience. As the founder and CEO of REACH FOR GREATNESS LTD, she specializes in supporting female entrepreneurs establish their online business and organisations with leadership and business consultancy. Sabine is also the dr…

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Perpetually Processing 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Is Morey’s makeover of the Sixers enough to make them legit title contenders? Rocky recaps his trip to Georgia... the country.

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Increase Your Productivity and Save Time Using Google Tools with Adrienne Farrow 42:21

3M ago42:21

42:21

Meet Adrienne: Adrienne Farrow is the Go-To for all things Google Tools (Go-To = Google Tools... get it?). Her mission is to help entrepreneurs unlock the potential of Google tools both to increase their productivity and create profitable digital products. Solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with small teams come to Adrienne to help them get their Googl…

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Graeme Thomson - Kate Bush, John Martyn, Simple Minds & More 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

For the latest podcast Ali caught up with previous podcast guest Graeme Thomson to talk about Under The Ivy, his biography of Kate Bush which has been updated as part of Omnibus Press' Remastered Series. Graeme explains the challenges in writing about such a well-loved, and private, person, the reaction of those interviewed, the formative years of …

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East Neuk Festival 2024 - Svend McEwan-Brown & Esther Swift 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to festival director Svend McEwan-Brown and composer, harpist, and singer Esther Swift to hear all about this year's East Neuk Festival - the 20th anniversary no less - which runs from 26th-30th June. Svend tells us about the history of the festival, it's aims and how it has developed and grown over …

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024 - Craig Barclay & Tony Voller - Addict 33:48

3M ago33:48

33:48

The latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast is the first of this year's Edinburgh Fringe specials (yes, it is that time already!) and Ali spoke to actor Craig Barclay and writer Tony Voller to hear all about their show Addict, which is on at The Space on the Mile. Craig and Tony talk about how they came to work together, the history of Addict, a synopsis of…

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A Hot Mess 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

Paralyzed by the stifling heat, the Pigeons feel the burn of summer in the City.

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Spike Eskin Says So 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Philly’s foremost multimedia aficionado gets back to his roots and gets on the mic. Rock star encounters. Processing the process. Sharing chubby phase Philly father-son memories.

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Guess Who's Back 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Meech makes his triumphant return from a multi-week sabbatical that caused an uproar amongst Pigeons fans. Phils rebound from a bad road trip and are red hot again.

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