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Love Scotland is a podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland. Hosted by TV star, expert broadcaster and National Trust for Scotland president Jackie Bird, Love Scotland features big names, experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Each episode delves deep into the detail of Scotland’s history, its wildlife and its landscapes. This season, listen out for episodes on Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce and a dive into the world of the Georgian Tea Room.
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The world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style and set to music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experience. 'Best travel podcasts 2020'- The Guardian, 'Thrilling Stuff'-Sunday Times, 'Ear Candy for Listeners' - Washington Post
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JustRight Scotland is working in partnership with JustCitizens to produce a new podcast series to highlight the value of human rights in Scotland and to share our vision of a fairer and more equal Scotland.
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How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history.
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Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism, dream up future trips and learn something new. Episodes feature immersive travel stories, practical travel tips, and conversations with local ...
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Stories of Scotland is an award-winning Scottish history podcast. Join hosts Jenny and Annie as they unravel the rich tapestry of Scotland’s culture, nature and heritage. Prepared to climb into caves, cairns and chaos, Jenny and Annie travel around Scotland and investigate how stories of the past can help us make sense of modern life. Stories of Scotland celebrates Scottish history through traditional storytelling, archival research, museum objects and wandering in nature. It is recorded in ...
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Who Killed Emma?

BBC Radio Scotland

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The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a c ...
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Words of the Wild

Scottish Wildlife Trust

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Hear how Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity is protecting and restoring wildlife across Scotland. For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has been taking action to protect wildlife. Join hosts Ed and Rachel to hear about the breadth of work the Trust does, from practical action on its network of over 100 wildlife reserves to engaging with communities and campaigning for better protection of Scotland’s land and sea.
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Documenting the reported and unreported strange occurrences in Scotland. We will delve into the strange stories kept within families or a close circle of friends, bring them to the light of day, research past cases, witness interviews, discussion, and on-site recordings when possible. You will hear anything paranormal from, ufo’s/uap’s, alien abduction, cryptids, folklore, entities, ghosts, spirituality, and high strangeness. Join us and contribute with your accounts at scottishparanormalpod ...
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Scottish Murders is a twice award shortlisted, fortnightly podcast that brings to light the stories of murders victims from or living in Scotland and the relentless pursuit for justice in solved and unsolved cases, and is sensitively and respectfully hosted by Dawn.
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Pure Craic

Slainte Theatre

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Pure Craic with Slainte Theatre - our new podcast featuring the stories of Irish and Scottish creatives. From sharing their inspirations to the unique challenges they face, as well as the spectacular work they produce, it's all here on Pure Craic.
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We are an evangelical church associated with the Baptist Union of Scotland and situated in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. Our worship services, fellowship opportunities, outreach programmes and courses to aid lifelong maturity are driven by our central passion: to make, mature and mobilise followers of Jesus Christ from the whole city.
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Blethered

Sean McDonald

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Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celebrating the best of Scottish film and TV shows. Each episode we will take a look at some bizarre and funny news stories from Scotland and review one of our favourite Scottish films and TV shows. So join us for a Swally, on The Culture Swally!
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Host and producer John Boyd makes this podcast in the heart of Perthshire; Scotland's Big Tree Country. Truth, fiction, unsolicited opinion and extra information from around Scotland. A sound rich blend of audio drama and documentary radio.
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Welcome to The Overlap. The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories with me, Gary Neville, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities. Plus we’ll have Overlap Live where I'll answers your questions & Overlap Reacts, where I'll react to the biggest incidents in sport. Follow to never miss an episode. Brought to you exclusively by Sky Bet YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheOverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re producing weekly podcasts for a Scottish audience. We cover news, politics and music/arts. We’re a Not-for profit company based in Glasgow. The 4 founders believe there’s room in Scotland for a quality talk-based audio show looking at the big issues from a Scottish point of view. News for Scotland - it’s news where we are.
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OnFARM Scottish farming podcast

Scene and Herd PR and Marketing

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Food, farming and rural life from Scotland and beyond. OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, and champion the producers, grafters, and innovators who put food on our tables and keep our countryside green and beautiful for all. OnFARM: Food, Agricultural and Rural Matters in Scotland. New episodes every Monday, presented by Anna Davies and Ross Montague.
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What is history but a story of the past that is told in the present? At Telling Historical Stories, we craft immersive audio documentaries that bring history to life. Our stories dive deep into influential historical figures, pivotal world-shaping events, war history, and the captivating realms of ancient mythology and legends. Join us as we explore the moments and characters that have shaped our world.
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HAUNTROPY

Ruptured World

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They've made a device that detects the kind of sounds we're not meant to hear... Scotland, 1933. A group of rogue scholars and enthusiasts, led by Dr Mungo Macrae, have developed new technologies that allow them to detect the sonic activities of paranormal phenomena on the outer edges of the known world... These are the secret radio broadcasts of the Committee of Enigmas, captured and committed to a hidden archive of untold legacies of unexplained events, gathered and exchanged over generati ...
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Join James Shooter, host of The Rewild Podcast, as he travels across Europe discovering inspiring stories of rewilding across the continent. Produced in collaboration with Rewilding Europe.
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History is most compelling when it twists and turns like an Agatha Christie novel. A writer of historical fiction dives down rabbit holes of history in search of plot twisted stories and tells them to you in service of the surprise.
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Memories and stories from North Edinburgh Dementia Care’s Seagrove Centre. North Edinburgh Dementia Care is a leading independent charity that provides day care services to people living with dementia. We provide support, activities and a lunch to our clients, Monday to Saturday. We hear so many great tales from the folk that visit us. You can hear some of them here. Also a bit about our organisation, our work and dementia it’s self.
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No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

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This is No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, where one of the most famous names in Premier League management opens up his book of contacts each week to discuss all all the latest topics in the world of football. Each week, Sam is alongside presenter Natalie Pike, who gets to ask Sam and the guests all the questions a football fan wants to know, plus exclusive bits of insight and of course endless off-field and touchline stories!
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Open Goal - Football Show

Open Goal - Football Show

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Football stories, player interviews, insights and a bit of weekly chaos from one of the top football podcasts in the UK! Join Simon Ferry, Paul Slane and Kevin Kyle as we take a look at the funnier side of the beautiful game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mantic Universe Podcast (MUP)

Chris, Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred

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Listen to the MUP Team come together from all over the World, to share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more! Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more. MUP is made by - Chris, Clem, Mark, Walt, Fred, Danny (mostly behind the Mic) plus many other regular contributors, and guests (get in touch if you feel aggrieved I have not name dropped you here). Regular MUP Contributors come from Australia, Singapore, England, Scotland Germany ...
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Welcome to the heartbeat of Scottish football – this is the Scottish Football Forums Podcast. Join us as we delve into the passion, drama, and camaraderie that make Scottish football unique. From the highs of thrilling matches to the lows of heart-wrenching defeats, we're your dedicated source for all things Scottish football. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or just curious about the beautiful game north of the border, come along on this journey through the fierce rivalries, and untold s ...
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hidden corners of world history! Co-hosts Ryan Weir and Peter Goddard spin the wheel of history in each episode, combining a random mix of place, time, and topic to serve up a captivating blend of humour, trivia, and fascinating tales. Join us as we uncover compelling stories and prove that History Happened Everywhere!
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Agri Culture

Farm Advisory Service

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Farming is a way of life, and is as much about the people as it is the land, crops and livestock. In this Agri Culture podcast series presented by Mary-Jane Lawrie and produced by Kerry Hammond for The Farm Advisory Service, we will uncover compelling and intriguing stories of a range of inspirational people from within the farming community. Join us in conversation to find out what drives them and their businesses, where they get their inspiration from, and what they love about the culture ...
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Hosted by The LaFontaines, one of the UK's finest musical acts. Tune in each week to get a laugh with your 3 best mates - a guaranteed good time Support the podcast - www.patreon.com/thelafontaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The NewClub Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf. Your co-hosts are Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore. About NewClub Founded in 2017, NewClub Golf Society is a Chicago-based private club without real estate. As one of the first and most comprehensive golf communities of its kind in America, NewClub provides localized golf experiences, immersive competitions, and bucket-list travel opportunities for the golf obsessed. The NewClub ecosystem is revolutionizing the private and public dyn ...
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LifeStory

The Living Memory Association

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Ordinary people who lived through extraordinary times tell their stories to The Living Memory Association. Stories from the 20th century of childhood, schooldays, work, play, courtship. Tales of joy and hardship from Edinburgh, Leith, Scotland and beyond.
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Discover stories of Scotland, culture, history, tours, sightseeing advice and travel tips through the voices, humor and opinions of locals who live there or travelers who have been there. Topics include Scottish Culture, History, Whiskey, the Kilt, Brexit, Vikings, Highland Games and other fun stories...
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Travel Ireland & Scotland and beyond with Marc Gunn on an audio adventure. You'll hear stories and music from his Celtic Invasion Vacations as well as interviews with musicians from Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. www.celtfather.com
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NatureScot presents podcasts that celebrate Scotland's nature and landscapes. In each episode you'll find numerous ways to connect with - and protect - our amazing natural world. We want to inspire everyone to join the fight against climate change and reverse nature loss. Immerse yourself and #MakeSpaceForNature in your life. www.nature.scot
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How do you restore a 200-year-old church on one of Scotland’s most remote islands? Jackie Bird sits down with Susan Bain, property manager of St Kilda, to find out. A dual UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits on the edge of the Atlantic, St Kilda is vital to Scottish history but a big challenge for the Trust to care for properly. Once inhabited yea…
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What if the last great Viking warrior had a pivotal role in shaping the future of England? This episode pulls back the curtain on the enigmatic figure of Harald Hardrada, tracing his roots back to the early 11th century in Norway. We’ll uncover Harald’s intriguing lineage connected to King Olaf II and Harald Fairhair, and examine how his early life…
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Former Sunderland, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday player, Micky Gray is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football. Micky Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Sunderland to THAT night with Wayne Rooney. Micky and Sam also chat about thei…
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10 years on from the Independence Referendum we catch up with "artist, writer and deviant collagist" Greg Moodie. Greg's artwork and cartoons were iconic elements of the 2014 campaign and he has continued to produce political commentary in the guise of humour ever since. Greg has a new book out this month called The Unbearable Stupidity of Being wh…
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Discover the true story behind one of Scotland's most legendary figures, Sir William Wallace. Unravel the complex tapestry of his early life, from the debates surrounding his lineage to the pivotal moments that transformed him from a young man with a murky heritage into a national hero. Immerse yourself in the environment that shaped Wallace, inclu…
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Celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign in impressive fashion with a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava to send them to soaring up the table to 2nd place after Matchday 1. Si Ferry, Slaney, Gordon Dalziel and Mark Wilson review Wednesday night's action and also discuss Craig Levein's sacking from St Johnstone and the reports that Brighton…
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Dave catches up with Jessica from Celtic Star ahead of Celtic's crucial Champions League qualifying round two tie against Ukrainian side Vorskla Poltava. They discuss Celtic's front line, the possibility of Celtic making further history for the club by reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time, what kind of crowd can be expected …
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In this week’s episode we’re delving into darkness in Venezuela during 1967. Discover the beauty of the land and the people. Find out what makes Venezuela a fount of beauty, experience the terror of a trembler in the dark of midnight, and meet the Amazonian tribe at the heart of an ongoing anthropological battle! Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 03:20 Orient…
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With the accession of James I and VI in 1603, Scotland was assimilated into the composite monarchy of the United Kingdom. James, an eccentric, insecure and rambling figure, preoccupied with witches, was himself an alien in his new English court. Even at this stage though, it seems unlikely that the two nations would be legally combined under one pa…
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Case Closed begins with The Big Couple, from Dragnet. That story aired February 22, 1951. (29:50) Next up is Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator with Death’s Bargain Basement, from August 10, 1954. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/CaseClosed914.mp3 Download CaseClosed914 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed You…
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We’re joining the mafia on this episode of The Culture Swally, as we look at the 2003 film, American Cousins. Where two mafia members hide out with their Scottish cousin. They try to help him with a debt collector using violence, but their methods backfire. Their cover story unravels as the cousin recognises them as criminals. In the news we discov…
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Experience the life of Peter the Great like never before! This episode takes you on an unforgettable journey through his tumultuous rise to power and the dramatic events that forged his destiny. From his early years amidst political chaos and family intrigue to the violent Moscow Uprising that scarred him deeply, Peter’s story is one of resilience …
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In the heart of the California’s Sonoran Desert the city of Palm Spring’s emerges like a green oasis surrounded by a sea of red. It’s known for food, art, glamour, glitz but head outside the city boundaries to Greater Palm Springs and there’s plenty of adventure too. Today we’re going to be exploring the region’s wild side - and we’re not talking a…
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What shapes a person to become one of the most influential figures in history? Eleanor Roosevelt's journey began amidst a world of privilege tempered by profound personal loss and emotional neglect. We trace her early years, revealing how her time at Allenswood Academy under the mentorship of Madame Souvestre ignited a passion for social justice, s…
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We've got a cracking show for you this week as Dundee Goalie, Trevor Carson joins the lads to discuss the latest talking points in Scottish Football as well share some brilliant career stories from his time at Sunderland, Motherwell, Dundee United and St Mirren. Plus he also discusses the time he very nearly signed for Brendan Rodgers at Celtic dur…
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The latest podcast sees a late change in guest as St Johnstone fan Danny joins John, Charlie and Erin. The gang discuss the weekend action as Hibs recorded their first league win of the season while St Johnstone's disciplinary issues continued. We discuss the other games with Erin is a terrific mood thanks to Aberdeen continuing their winning ways.…
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After weeks of violent outbreaks in England, the far right racist contingent tried to bring their poison to Glasgow's George Square last weekend. Glasgow was having none of it and organised an anti racist demonstration which drew a far bigger crowd than the racists could muster. We reflect on the event with our guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay…
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Wild for Scotland is coming back soon with brand new stories and conversations digging deep into what it means to travel slowly and with purpose. Season 6 of Wild for Scotland is all about "Slow Travel". We’ll take it slow, soak up our surroundings, pay attention to the littlest details, and will find joy in the small things all around us. Our jour…
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It’s no secret that more and more of us are struggling with money. The cost of things are constantly rising, but wages aren’t rising with them. So what happens...? We fall into debt. What follows debt is embarrassment, shame, worry, panic and stress. The first thing we do is completely dismantle the idea that debt, in any form, is anything to be em…
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When charting the rise of Scotland’s global influence, few events have been as tragically remarkable as the Darien Scheme of 1698, which saw woefully unprepared Scottish pioneers attempt to settle and colonise the Isthmus of Panama. Scotland during this period was a country bound to England under one crown, originally that of James I and VI, though…
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Discover the untold story behind Al Capone’s rise to notoriety and the powerful forces that led to his eventual downfall. Journey with us from his early years in Brooklyn, where young Alphonse Gabriel Capone first dipped into the criminal underworld, to his violent initiation into infamy at Harvard Inn, earning him the nickname "Scarface." Understa…
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Retrofit coordinator, Matthew Clubb, talks through benefits and options of the retrofit project for Torry in Aberdeen. This is a recording of a talk from GO Torry! event in June 2024. Credits Recording and edit: Kaska Hempel Resources Listen to "GO Torry - growing resilience one year after peoples' assembly" https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-736yg-16bf…
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NewClub > https://www.newclub.golfIn partnership with Titleist - https://www.titleist.comDavis Thompson on IG > https://www.instagram.com/davis.thompson/SummaryIn this episode of The NewClub Bag Drop, host Matt Constine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore are joined by special guest Davis Thompson, a PGA Tour winner. The conversation covers topics such as …
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Something a bit different this week... We're pleased to share a recent episode of the Lantern Scottish Poetry podcast, presented by Scotland's Makar (National poet) Kathleen Jamie and co-host Alistair Heather. The theme of the episode is 'Place' with readings in Scots and Doric from Aberdeenshire's Shane Strachan and Hugh McMillan from Dumfries and…
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In this episode, we explore the eerie and unsettling story of the Epworth Rectory haunting - Once, one of the most famous ghost stories in England. This haunting, which took place in the early 18th century, terrified the Wesley family, including Susanna Wesley, the mother of John Wesley, founder of Methodism. For months, strange noises, mysterious …
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He overcame addiction, prison, and Covid to write four novels and raise the funds to publish them. How he did it is a damn story worth telling. Join Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons as they delve deep into the world of writing, creativity, and the extraordinary journeys of remarkable authors, the indomitable Daemon Manx. This fall, Daemon is releasing h…
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Graeme has accrued around half a million followers across all of his social media platforms, as a byproduct of documenting life with his mum, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, several years ago. Graeme explains the initial signs that they started to notice in his mum, and the timeline from diagnosis until now... You’ll hear about how he a…
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This is a Danny Episode! Danny gets to unleash his creativity! While we are at Clash of Kings it is time to let the public know ;) Edited by Walter Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the …
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As evocative as ever, this is the third episode of Doris's stories. This time she talks about the big family move from Primrose Street in Leith to the new corporation housing at Craigour in the early 1950s. From the rarity of seeing a car on the street to wandering the countryside around Craigour- a scheme that only consisted of a few streets in th…
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In this episode, we explore the barriers African migrants face in the UK workforce, particularly the disconnect between their educational qualifications and the limited opportunities available to them. Our guest Esther from JustCitizens and Adeniyi from African Connect share personal insights on the struggles highly skilled individuals, including t…
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Part 1 of a 2 part episode this week as Fiona and Marlene go on the trail of the Radical Uprising of 1820, with the help of historian Tom Dowds. What we found is a fascinating tale of plots, intrigue, government spies, revolution and Scottish radicals dreaming of democracy and the creation of a Scottish Government. To be continued..... Look out for…
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The Scottish Premiership is back after the International Break and there's a lot to discuss! Can Celtic and Aberdeen continue their 100% records so far and will Dundee United add to Rangers' woes as they look to open up a 4-point gap over the Ibrox side with Philippe Clement's men travelling to Tannadice this Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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In the 9th century AD, two years after the Holy Roman Empire was established in Western Christendom, another world-shaking empire was rising in the east, more powerful even than that of Charlemagne and far wealthier. Born in what is today Northern Cambodia but long before the horrors of the Khmer Rouge, the mighty Khmer empire dominated most of mai…
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Case Closed begins this week’s hour with The Amazing Mr. Malone, and Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness, his story from August 28, 1948. (30:22) Our last story is The Man On The Hook, the December 28, 1949, episode of Jeff Regan, Investigator. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/CaseClosed913.mp3 Download CaseClosed9…
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Our very own Big Sam is in the hot seat this week on No Tippy Tappy Football for a Q&A special and North London Derby preview, as always alongside Natalie Pike. The pair talk through a range of listener/viewer questions, including Sam's meditation routine, whether a return to Bolton one day is on the cards and which transfers Sam rated as the best …
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