Best Rory, Chris, Jonny Podcasts (2024)

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Burns After Reading: TDN Takes You to Dinner 1:22:26

3M ago1:22:26

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Happy Burns Night readers! Chris and Rory (no Jonny this week) are back for another sporadic episode of your favourite no-nonsense podcast. This week we discuss the perfect Burns Supper music, food, drinks and guests. Don something tartan, get the haggis, neeps and tatties on the go and pour yourself something del…

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A Disgusting Christmas in Scotland 1:28:23

5M ago1:28:23

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We're back for a one off Christmas Special! The allure of the new Hallmarkesque movie Christmas in Scotland was too much to keep us away. We missed you dear readers, so I hope you heat up the mince pies, brew up some hot chocolate with whipped cream, and coorie in with the Thistle Do Nicely Lads for some Christmas…

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Episode 100: Edge of Glory 2:06:54

1+ y ago2:06:54

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Hello folks! We are very sorry about the past few weeks, it's been a bit hectic here in TDN land, but we were finally able to meet and record the fabled episode 100. Don't get too excited, it's a bit of a rambly shambles, but it has new songs, a quiz, Scottish news and a lot of navel gazing. We edge ourselves, eac…

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99.99999...a wee bit more 2:44

1+ y ago2:44

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's happened again my friends, but I promise we'll be back properly next week for 100! Get in contact with us via the various social meeds and email! Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thi…

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99 and a Wee Bit 2:43

1+ y ago2:43

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Sorry folks, scheduling got the better of us, so no proper episode this week! 100 is coming to your ear holes soon! Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicema…

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Whisky Part 2: Quizzes, Lagavulin & Diabetic Urine Whisky 1:17:24

1+ y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) SOURCES: https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhy http…

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Whisky Part 1: It Makes Us Frisky 1:26:42

1+ y ago1:26:42

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Finally we get round to talking about the greatest drink on the planet. Scotland's best export! Unfortunately, seeing as we don't like to make it easy for ourselves we decided to do an A-Z of whisky.... So pop a cork, get some water on the side and settle in with a Mountain Dew chaser as you listen to this week's …

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Jonny Gets Kidnapped 6:41

1+ y ago6:41

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We'll be back next week to talk about all things whisky when we have him home safe and sound. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)…

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Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 2: Scottish Hero or Scotland's Downfall? 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's part two of our consideration of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his legacy of a Scottish legend or an Italian coward. We try to figure out if he was the plucky underdog who came home to fight the English or a spoilt brat who's hubris caused the deaths of many impressionable Scots. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thist…

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Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 1: Fancy Lad Goes On Holiday, Picks A Fight, Loses 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We said we'd never talk about it. Turns out we lied. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) SOURCES: https://www.scotsman.c…

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So I Married An Axe Murderer: A Birth Diversity Treat To Ourselves 1:33:17

2y ago1:33:17

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week is very indulgent. We are joined by friend of the pod David Lawrence from the Scrum of the Earth podcast to talk about our favourite movie of all time So I Married An Axe Murderer starring scotophile Mike Myers who is playing duel roles as the love struck and confused Charlie and Charlie's hilariously Sc…

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Susan Boyle: The "Hairy Angel" of Blackburn 1:15:50

2y ago1:15:50

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we look back at the incredible and inspiring and bonkers story of Susan Boyle; the local singer who came on to the Britain's Got Talent stage in 2009 looking "old", "frumpy", "weird" and many other unflattering adjectives, only to blow the judges, the audience and the world away. After her appearance she…

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The Mad Piper: D-Day's Scottish Soundtrack 43:01

2y ago43:01

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5rOrWiCZRo https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08…

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Biffy Clyro Part 2: A Wee Bit More Than Only Revolutions 56:26

2y ago56:26

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We are back with part 2 of our look into the incredible, unpredictable and prolific career of the boys from Kilmarnock. This week we look at their career following the release of their incredible album Only Revolutions, and pick out some of our favourites bits from their new documentary, audaciously called Biffy C…

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Biffy Clyro Part 1: Mon The Biff 55:34

2y ago55:34

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We are back baby. Apologies for the missed week last week, but we are back with a banger. It is one of the much coveted, but very rare Jonny run episodes this week as he takes us through the first half of the incredible and unpredictable band Biffy Clyro. Pop your headphones on and look out you favourite rock sock…

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Thistle News Nicely: All Filler No Killer 42:10

2y ago42:10

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Once again we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently. Rory suffered the tech issues this week, mainly by not checking his equipment before use - which is something you should do in all walks of life. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.face…

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Ewan McGregor Part 2: The Long Way Round Some Dodgy Accents 1:23:02

2y ago1:23:02

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Part 2 of our exploration of the hair, the grin and the wink wonk that is Ewan McGregor. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6…

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Ewan McGregor Part 1: Trainspotting Willys Across the Star Wars 54:26

2y ago54:26

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Part 1 of our exploration of Scotland's largest actor: Ewan McGregor. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) SOURCES: https…

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Mark Millar Part 3: Millarworld, Kick-Ass and Conclusions 53:16

2y ago53:16

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Finally, the conclusion of our Mark Millar extravaganza. This week we explore Millar's original creations such as Kick-Ass, Wanted, The Secret Service and Jupiter's Legacy and the multiple movies they spawn. We discuss Millarworld and his massive ongoing deal with Netflix, as well a bit about the man himself, his …

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Mark Millar Part 2: Avengers, Logan & Snikty Snikt 43:20

2y ago43:20

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's part 2 of the incredible world of Mark Millar and his life in comic books. This week we discuss his impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his book that inspired James Mangold's Logan movie. I hope your power suit is charged because your off once more to defeat supervillains with the Thistle Do Nicely Me…

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Mark Millar Part 1: What If Scotland Made Superheroes 1:00:17

2y ago1:00:17

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! First off, the good news is: Jonny's back! All three of us are here to take you through this marathon topic. This week we are diving in to the amazing and exciting world of superheroes and comic books. Mark Millar was born in Glasgow and has grown up to be one of the most influential comic book writers in the worl…

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MLB Hall of Fame Part 2: The Shot Heard 'Round the World 56:43

2y ago56:43

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's week two of a listen with Chris 'n Rory! We're into the concluding episode of our chat about the Scottish origins of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. We also continue our discussion on the MLB's most famous and successful players born in Scotland, including "The Staten Island Scot" Bobby Thomson! It's …

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MLB Hall of Fame Part 1: Scotland's Claim to Cooperstown 46:31

2y ago46:31

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week it's time for a listen with Chris 'n Rory! Jonny has the week off, so Chris has taken this as an opportunity to discuss America's favourite pastime and how it was basically invented by the Scot's. Ok, not really, but the MLB Hall of Fame & the museum in Cooperstown was. We discuss the history and legends…

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Disney Pixar's Brave: It's Fine 1:12:32

2y ago1:12:32

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we take a look at the hugely popular, but slightly disappointing, 2021 Disney Pixar animated movie Brave. We give our frank opinions on Pixar's telling of a Scottish Princess's rebellion against family tradition, her relationship with her mother and the muddled lessons they learnt along the way. We also …

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Mixed Bag: Fingal's Cave, Clootie Wells and Dino Footprints 59:17

2y ago59:17

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week Rory is emptying his bag of wee Scottish stories all over Jonny's unsuspecting earholes. We talk about the amazing and awe-inspiring Fingal's Cave on the island of Staffa and how it was created by an ancient Irish giant dressed as a baby. Also, in today's mixed bag, is the legends and lore around Scotlan…

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Jukebox Jocks: Idlewild, Deacon Blue & Songs That Make Us Think Of Home 1:09:36

2y ago1:09:36

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week it is just Chris and Jonny venturing out on their own, together but alone, exploring new things but with no guide to light their path. The boys take a look at some of their favourite bands and songs from home all while taking the p*ss out of Rory. Crank up the volume and put on your dancing shoes for thi…

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News'll News Newsly: The Catman of Greenock & Too Many Kidneys 58:36

2y ago58:36

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week, once again, we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently. A man with extra kidneys. Crisp sandwich recipes from Chris. Job openings on deserted islands for Jonny. Secret Hitler rooms. Is New Zealand in Scotland? All this and much much more on this week's episode of your fav…

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The Darien Scheme Part 2: One of Scotland's Most Consequential Historical Misadventures 56:51

2y ago56:51

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Part 2 of The Darien Scheme is bananas. Things go for bad to worse for our band of tartan clad adventuring countrymen. This week we discuss the lack of preparation, Scotland starting a war with Spain and the many, many deaths that resulted from our attempt to start a colony in Panama. The TDP Clan continues to sup…

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Outlander: Sex, Time Travel & Sam Heughan's Bum 1:11:45

2y ago1:11:45

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We are finally talking about the hugely popular historical sci fi history tv show Outlander. Season 6 just premiered on Starz in the US and so we decided to see what all the fuss was about. Turns out it's mainly about sexy people in kilts having lots and lots of sexy sex, with some pretty extreme violence dropped …

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The Darien Scheme Part 1: How A Welshman Bankrupt Scotland 47:57

2y ago47:57

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! The Darien Scheme is one of those moments in history that we don't learn about in school, despite the fact that it changed the entire course of of Scotland's legacy in the world. Join us for part one of the story of how an entire nation was swindled out of its life savings. We explain the adventures of William Pat…

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A Big Bush, an Old Tree and The Devil's Penis 48:05

2y ago48:05

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Today we have a bit of a mixed bag for you. We talk about 3 of Scotland's weirdest natural landmarks: The Fortingall Yew, The Meikleour Beech Hedges & The Devil's Point (AKA The Devils Penis). Also, is Pontius Pilate Scottish? We crack the case. Get on your mackintosh and walking boots because we are going on a to…

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Allan Pinkerton Part2: John Scobell, Jesse James, and More Barrels 49:41

2y ago49:41

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's part 2 of our story on the founder of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency: Allan Pinkerton. This week we tell you about Pinkerton's involvement in the Underground Railroad, his epic and deadly rivalry with the outlaw Jesse James and chat a bit about the Pinkerton Agency in pop culture and what they're get…

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Allan Pinkerton Part1: Detectives, Lincoln, Masons and a Barrel of Laughs 59:11

2y ago59:11

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we're talking about the complicated, but fascinating story of the founder of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency and a man who had a significant impact on American law enforcement: Allan Pinkerton. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to America as a humble barrel maker, but quickly became embroiled i…

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Scrum of The Earth - A Chat About Scotland's Incredible Rugby Dominance Over England 59:07

2y ago59:07

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This we Rory, Jonny and Chris join David Lawrence on his Scrum of The Earth podcast where we talk to him about Scotland's incredible start to this year's Guinness 6 Nations rugby tournament. Is this Scotland's year? Do we have what it takes to win the Grand Slam? Have we finally metaphorically shaken off the yolk …

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2022 TDN Burns Night Bonanza 1:16:36

2y ago1:16:36

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Happy Burns Night everyone! This episode was recorded live over Zoom in front of a plethora of adoring, screaming and fanatical readers. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and join in on the shenanigans. Hopefully we can do this again sometime soon at a time that is more inclusive of our international li…

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Scottish Culture Shocks Part 2: Jobbies, Neds and UFOs 1:10:58

2+ y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's part two of our exploration into Scottish Culture Shocks. We start off in the toilet and it's all down the pipe from there. Food, drinking, sports and animals; we issue many warnings about what you're going to see when you make it over to our beautiful but silly land. Remember to join our online Burns Night L…

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Scottish Culture Shocks Part 1: Accents, Healthcare and Bawbags 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Accents Bawbag (insults in general) Choochter (actually spelled teuchter) Deep Fried Edinburgh Trams Firearms (or lack thereof) Greggs Healthcare (Free) Islands Burns Night Live event: Tuesday 25th of January 8.30pm Eastern Time on Zoom (dial in details TBD) Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thist…

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Robert Louis Stevenson Part 2: Jekyll, Hyde & Samoan Love 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Part 2 of the Robert Louis Stevenson bonanza! In this ep Rory talks too much about the cultural phenomenon that is RLS's novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Chris educates us on more on the fascinating life of Stevenson, also, Jonny is there. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledop…

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Robert Louis Stevenson Part 1: From Sickly Kid to King of the Pirates 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Its the first ep of 2022 and we are kicking off the new year by talking about the literary genius that is Robert Louis Stevenson! In the first part of 2 we chat about his childhood, his family and some of the first few pieces he published. Get into your reading nook, pull a blanket over yourself and listen to the …

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Hogmanay Special: 2021 In Review & The Colossal Competition Climax 1:11:32

2+ y ago1:11:32

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Happy New Year everyone! It's Hogmanay this Friday, so that means booze, food, booze, first footing, more booze and lighting some giant balls on fire! This week we discuss some of our favourite stories from Scotland this year, we have another iteration of Quizzle Do Nicely & we announce the winners of our grand t-…

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Tinsel Do Nicely: A Castle For Christmas Review 1:09:45

2+ y ago1:09:45

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's Christmas time and the Thistle Do Nicely Clan have gathered together to watch the brand new Netflix festive movie A Castle For Christmas. This nonsensical noël nightmare is set in our beloved home country and stars Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes. We breakdown the crazy plot, the wild accents and the baffling r…

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Annie Lennox Part 2: More Bangers Than A British Butcher 55:51

2+ y ago55:51

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This is part 2 of our 2 part series on this uber-talented icon Annie Lennox! This week we discuss her solo career in the 90s and beyond, her activism and charity work and her reuniting with Dave Shepherd. her solo career is incredible and we just touch on some of the excellent tunes she has graced us with. Also, R…

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Annie Lennox Part 1: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Calzones) 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the mighty voiced, ethereal beauty and global super-star Annie Lennox. In part 1 of our 2 part series on this uber-talented icon, we discuss where she came from, how she met her band mates and her career as one half of the 80's pop pioneers Eurythmics. Come on the journey with us as we reme…

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The Unicorn: Scotland's National Animal, and National Embarrassment? 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! America has the Bald Eagle, Brazil has the Jaguar, Russia has the Brown Bear and Scotland has the Unicorn. That's right, ever since the 1300s Scotland has been obsessed by the big horned horse and this week we tell you why it's not as bonkers as it first seems. Also, you can phone us and leave a voicemail for your…

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The Mystery of The Flannan Isles Disappearances: Ghosts, Big Birds or Just a Big Wave? 1:03:29

2+ y ago1:03:29

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we delve into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and William MacArthur in December 1900 from a lighthouse off the North East coast of Scotland. The three men vanished from the isle of Eilean Mòr with little no evidence of what happened to them. We breakdown the fac…

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Thistle News Nicely: COP26, Old Men Fall Asleep & Fart, AOC Drinks Irn Bru and Other Hard Hitting Scottish News 1:09:21

2+ y ago1:09:21

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently. Arguably one of the most important and unfortunately useless things to happen in Scotland this year is the gathering of world leaders to discuss climate changes at the COP26 in Glasgow. We discuss Joe Biden and Boris Johnson fall…

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King James Part 2: Thistle Do Nightly 51:38

2+ y ago51:38

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we finish off our discussion on King James the VI of Scotland AKA King James I of Great Britain. We delve more into his involvement in the publishing of the King James Bible and we look at the more salacious side of his life and some of the reasons he may not have been that interested in Queen Anne. We a…

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King James Part 1: Manatee Magic & Mummy Issues 46:46

2+ y ago46:46

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week it's a Chris researched show.....wait, where are you going? No, no, come back! This one is really good, I swear. This one is all about King James, the world renowned basketball player and the first monarch to unite Britain. King James the VI of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots (MQoS) and real bastard…

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Thistle Boo Nicely & Scottish History Podcast Halloween Special 2021 1:17:17

2+ y ago1:17:17

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Spooky Season continues with our 2nd annual collaborative Halloween episode with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast! Once again, the 4 of us gather round the camp fire dressed in out costumes, eating too many sweets while we tell each other most spooky stories! This we exclusively talk about Scottish Wit…

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Spooky Scotland: Wee Weird Stories 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's spooky season and ahead of our upcoming annual Halloween crossover event with Owen from the Scottish History Podcast Jonny and Rory sit down to discuss some of the the creepier stories that are whispered over whisky glasses around scotland. We discuss the terrible tale of the Overtoun Bridge - AKA Dog Suicide…

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