Best Scottish Gaelic Podcasts (2024)

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CBGa 1.34 | The Isle of Mull 26:28

8h ago26:28

26:28

In this lesson of Coffee Break Gaelic, we join Iona in Mull and look at both familiar and new vocabulary, specifically focusing on food words! If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you can access the full Coffee Break Gaelic here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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EP 17: "Gaelic" with Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 33:45

6d ago33:45

33:45

Gaelic is the founding language of Scotland and, for a long time, its dominant language. After suffering a significant decline in usage over the last few centuries it's back on the upswing. What is this language? How is it being taught? What is the future of Gaelic? We talk to Dr. Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – the National Centre for Ga…

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Five Fast Questions with Dr. Marsaili MacLeod 3:24

1h ago3:24

3:24

We asked the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Dr. Marsaili MacLeod five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer,…

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Adriana Trigiani: a Bestselling Author on Books, Movies, Podcasting, and Place 25:56

4h ago25:56

25:56

What did you think of this episode? Adri and I sit down at the Library of Virginia to catch up and talk about writing, The Origin Project, her podcast (You Are What You Read), and ten years since the release of her hometown movie Big Stone Gap. Beloved by millions of readers around the world for her “dazzling” novels, (USA Today) Adriana Trigiani i…

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An Empty Pitcher Doesn't Pour Milk 41:39

3h ago41:39

41:39

If you have been feeling drained, stuck, or overwhelmed, this episode may be exactly what you need to hear. For years I dwelled in the feeling of stuckness, of feeling depleted and unable to take care of myself. It was a place of victimhood that I let myself roll around in for too long. Today, I speak about what it means to get inspired and to stay…

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Climate Week 29:24

6h ago29:24

29:24

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, Farm Advisors Tiffany Stephenson from St Boswells, George Chalmers from Turriff and Robert Ramsay from Ayr, give us the latest agricultural updates from the Borders, N. East and S. West of Scotland, and are later joined by Iain…

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A Conversation with JOY 56:23

7d ago56:23

56:23

Episode 20 of The Caim Circle Podcast invited Joy Billette, my yogi sister, my beautiful friend, my mentor, and one of my guiding lights. Together we spoke on so much of what lights our hearts on fire and keeps us going in this wild and crazy life. You won't want to miss this episode! Topics discussed: The power of music and sound healing Stepping …

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Finding Glimmers with Poet Jane Hicks and Music by Tiffany Williams 29:33

8h ago29:33

29:33

What did you think of this episode? Poet Jane Hicks is the author of three award-winning poetry collections: Blood and Bone Remember, Driving with the Dead, and recently, The Safety of Small Things (University Press of Kentucky/Fireside Imprint). She also wrote the essay "A Matter of Perception" for Talking Appalachian (the book.) In our conversati…

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Five Fast Questions with Jane McGeary 5:26

13d ago5:26

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We asked the West Highland Way's Jane McGeary five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky,…

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CBGa 1.33 | Oban 23:00

5d ago23:00

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In this lesson, we continue on our virtual journey. We follow Iona and her cousins on their travels in Scotland and encounter both some familiar phrases and some completely new ones. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you can access the full Coffee Break Gaelic here. Hosted on Acast.…

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Episode 19: The Truth About True Self-Love 24:24

15d ago24:24

24:24

Welcome back to The Caim Circle Podcast. This week, we are looking deeper into our Body Image Story and our limiting beliefs about ourselves physically. Early in the show, we talked about our limiting beliefs and dove into the stories we cling to when it comes to our bodies, money, and relationships. Today, I wanted to dive a little deeper into thi…

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EP 16: "The West Highland Way" with Jane McGeary from The West Highland Way 25:25

20d ago25:25

25:25

Scotland's highland landscape is iconic. Sparkling lochs, soaring peaks and deep glens that have seen centuries of fascinating history. If you want to really experience the highlands, one great approach is to walk the West Highland Way. About 100 miles long, the Way starts in Glasgow's suburbs and winds its way to Fort William, along the way crossi…

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"Hillbilly" and an Interview with Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Ashley York 41:54

12d ago41:54

41:54

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I explore the word "hillbilly" with native Kentuckian and documentary filmmaker Ashley York, who co-directed the award-winning film by the same name in 2018. I talk about the history of the word first, and then Ashley and I discuss what it was like to return to central Appalachia to interview fam…

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Episode 18: Writing to Learn - Let Your Life Educate You 22:06

10d ago22:06

22:06

While getting my degree in English, with a minor in Creative Writing, I got put into a Creative Non-Fiction course that would forever change my life and shift me into a direction that I never thought I would go. Towards Memoir writing. Something happened when I began writing my stories ... thoughts and memories that I thought I already knew and und…

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Five Fast Questions with Owen Innes: Part Three 8:47

27d ago8:47

8:47

We asked podcaster and professional tour guide Owen Innes five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a b…

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The Meaning of "Redneck" and Its Role in the U.S. Labor Movement 24:38

21d ago24:38

24:38

What did you think of this episode? Redneck. Hillbilly. White Trash. These are some of the class-based words used to describe people of Appalachia. But did you know that redneck, in particular, has a very special meaning associated with red bandanas worn in solidarity by striking coal miners? Included is an excerpted interview from 1974 with coal m…

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CBGa 1.32 | Loch Lomond 21:33

24d ago21:33

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In this lesson of Coffee Break Gaelic, we continue our adventures in Scotland and hear about Iona's visit to Loch Lomond. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you can access the full Coffee Break Gaelic here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Honoring My Grandmother & Sharing Our Story 22:10

18d ago22:10

22:10

My grandmother is at the heart and soul of this business - even more so than I originally realized. It is her love that carries me and her love that is infused into everything I do. This episode is dedicated to her and the incredible person she is. Welcome to The Caim Circle, where we explore the journey of personal growth, transformation, and the …

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EP 15: "Touring Scotland" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast 36:12

1M ago36:12

36:12

Go to Scotland and you're bound to see tour buses on even the narrowest of roads. What kind of person becomes a tour guide? What are the major challenges of the job? Which tours would an experienced guide recommend? We've asked Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast to give us a rundown of his day job. In this episode we cover: How he became …

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Agritourism, the People, the Places, the Produce 40:21

23d ago40:21

40:21

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers, Robert Ramsay & Osla Jamwal-Fraser to talk about agritourism, opportunities to diversify and the added value opportunities for Scottish Agriculture. FAS Resources Alternative Enterprises | Helping …

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How Mentorship Changed My Life & More of My Story 33:23

1M ago33:23

33:23

Welcome to The Caim Circle, where we explore the journey of personal growth, transformation, and the power of self-awareness —A Caim is a Celtic symbol of sanctuary, protection, and unconditional love. That is what I hope you feel here. In this deeply personal episode titled "How Mentorship Changed My Life," I open up about my own story of growth a…

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CBGa 1.31 | Glasgow 21:12

1M ago21:12

21:12

We are back after a short break and over the course of the next ten lessons we will be taking our Gaelic to the next level and really putting what we have learned into practice. We will follow Iona and her cousins Cailean and Sìne as they take a virtual island hopping trip. In Lesson 31, we start at the very beginning of the trip – in Glasgow. If y…

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Appalachia's Scottish Roots and the Influences of Scots Gaelic 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

What did you think of this episode? Musician and storyteller Jack Beck, a native of Dunfermline, Scotland, joins me in this episode to talk about his homeland's cultural connection to the Appalachian region. He'll tell us about: how Scots-English came to be part of the Appalachian dialect (in our surnames, occupational names, and place names, for e…

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Untoxicated Education: Understanding Functional Drinks 24:02

1M ago24:02

24:02

Curious about the functional drinks on the market today? What the heck is ashwaganda anyway?? Find out in today's episode. A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you. Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? Listen to…

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How I Learned to Meditate 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

Meditation used to be this 'woo woo' thing that I believed there was no way I could actually do. Sit down and slow/stop my thought? Ha. Yeah, right! Not gonna happen. Until I finally took small steps and allowed myself the chance to learn. It ended up giving me more than I could have ever imagined. In this episode, you will learn how. A non-alcohol…

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A Conversation with Barbara Kingsolver Part II 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

What did you think of this episode? In this continuation of the Barbara Kingsolver episodes, the eastern Kentucky native gives her last talk on her novel, Demon Copperhead on the campus of The University of Virginia's College at Wise, following our discussion in Part I. She reads from the opening scene of the novel; talks about the places that insp…

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A Conversation with Pulitzer Winning Author of Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver (Part 1) 45:01

2M ago45:01

45:01

What did you think of this episode? In this first of two episodes with the author of Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver says she is "bringing Demon home" in her last talk about the novel. She discusses her love of her Appalachian language, how the novel began at the desk of Charles Dickens, and her research into foster care, football, and addicti…

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Finding Purpose 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

This episode goes into the heart of feeling good about yourself in this life. Finding purpose - a sense of meaning in your life is essential to your overall wellbeing. Let’s begin the conversation. A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you. …

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Mountain Lake Lodge in Southwest Virginia: History, Mystery, and Hollywood 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

What did you think of this episode? Join us as we spend a weekend at beautiful Mountain Lake Lodge in this Appalachian Places and Spaces episode. Hear about the history of the lodge, dating back to the 1700's, and why the property was once known as "Salt Pond." We'll fast forward to the 1980's to find out how directors of the classic Dirty Dancing …

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The Whole Farm Plan 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson to talk about The Whole Farm Plan, and what it means for farmers, crofters & smallholders. FAS Resources Preparing For The Future | Helping farmers i…

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Self-Sacrifice & Motherhood 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Within the role of motherhood, we can so easily get lost in the constant selfless giving of ourselves. We move from an individual person - to forever renamed and changed as a "mother". Our name changes, our position in life, our role - everything! This can be so hard to navigate and in this episode, I just want to take some time to speak on that an…

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Drink Less. Live More. 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

Alcohol-free socializing! How to get started and to take care of yourself when you step out as a mindful drinker/ sober person who still wants to party! A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you. Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about wh…

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The Origin of "Dog Days" and Its Folklore, and the Southern Appalachian City of Knoxville 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

What did you think of this episode? Dog Days has begun, and I'm exploring the origins of this 16th century phrase. Did you know the season from July 3rd to August 11 coincides with Sirius, or Canis Major (in the shape of a dog) of the Orion Constellation? Joining me in this episode is Shallon Payne of The Appalachian Homestead, whose family-for gen…

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The Caim Circle - A Name Change 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Some changes!! This episode is all about the why behind the name change A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you. Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? This episode will tell you everything you need to better und…

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The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia" 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

What did you think of this episode? Prayer cloths are symbols of a deep and widespread faith that has been in Appalachia since its settlement. From simple squares to quilts to shawls, prayers are embedded in the fibers, along with a promise that faith has healing power. Learn about the practice of prayer cloths, the verses that may inspire them, an…

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Episode 9: Untoxicated Chatter - The Truth About Alcohol 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

Let's get back to the Untoxicated World! Today we are talking more about the alcohol-free/ mindful drinking lifestyle, and how even the biggest drinker might appreciate how to incorporate mindful drinking into their lives. Alcoholism is glamorized and marketed to us! This is about self-awareness and conscious awakening on a new level. Come listen t…

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Census, Silage, & Scottish Land & Estates 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who chat about the census, thinking about silage and the ECS organics deadline, and I’m later joined by Eleanor Kay from Scottish Land & Estates who t…

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CBGa 1.30 | End-of-unit review 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

We've reached Lesson 30 of our Coffee Break Gaelic course for beginners! This means that it's time to put our learning into practice with a Gaelic dialogue. Join Susanna and Mark in this lesson and revise key vocabulary from the last 29 lessons. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you…

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The word "Holler," Lightning Bug or Firefly, and Spellcheck by Anne Shelby 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

What did you think of this episode? Those of us who grew up in a "holler" know that they can be deep, dark valleys or winding roads between hills. But did you know holler also refers to yodeling, calling, yelling? And if you've never heard "holler down a rainbarrel" you might be surprised to learn what it means. We'll also explore the Americanism "…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257 58:50

3M ago58:50

58:50

Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Th…

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Episode 8: Limiting Belief Series - The Love Story 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with conce…

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The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia 25:14

4M ago25:14

25:14

What did you think of this episode? We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untru…

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Episode 7: Limiting Belief Series - Our Body Story 20:04

4M ago20:04

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We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with conce…

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CBGa 1.29 | Talking about the future in Gaelic 20:02

4M ago20:02

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Last time we spoke about the past tense of the verb "to be", and in this lesson we're looking at the future tense so you can talk about future events. Take your conversation skills to the next level with this lesson of Coffee Break Gaelic! If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you can a…

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Episode 6: Limiting Belief Series - The Money Story 24:54

4M ago24:54

24:54

We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with conce…

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Episode 5: 150 Self-Help Books With Mom! 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

In Episode 3, I dove into my (and my mother's) story of reading hundreds of self-help books in hopes of building more confidence and a better understanding of ourselves and our world. It all started with Tony Robbins, "The Giant Within" and from there turned into a full-blown dedication to doing the work and becoming the best she could be. In this …

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CBGa 1.28 | Talking about the past in Gaelic 19:16

4M ago19:16

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Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break Gaelic! Join teacher Susanna and learner Mark as they go through the past tense of the verb "to be". In this lesson, you'll also learn how to talk about events in the past in Gaelic. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video version of each lesson, you can access the full…

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A Carbon Conversation, audits, emissions, reductions and more 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson who chat all things Carbon. Carbon Audits, emissions reductions and more. FAS Resources Carbon Audits | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory…

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Episode 4: An Introduction to Untoxicated 23:27

4M ago23:27

23:27

Beyond The Empowered Path, just over a year ago, I started up a non-alcoholic beverage consultancy called Untoxicated. This episode shares the story of how that company got started and my segway into the alcohol-free beverage industry. One week a month, I will be sharing Untoxicated insights, doing interviews with brands, and chatting with my partn…

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'Eye Dialect' as a Contributor to Stereotype and Michael Montgomery's Research on the Written Dialect of 18th Century Documents 9:26

4M ago9:26

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What did you think of this episode? Early authors used "eye dialect," or a deliberate misspelling of words that doesn't change how they sound (like "tu" for "to" or "uv" for "of.") This literary practice, based on the authors' observations of what they heard people say, was to make their Appalachian characters seem foolish or uneducated. This use o…

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