Best Owen Innes Podcasts (2024)

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EP 20: "Rewilding" with Alan McDonnell from Trees for Life 21:26

24m ago21:26

21:26

Did you know that Glen Coe used to be covered in trees? It's true. Scotland looked a lot different a few centuries ago. When this change happened - due to human influence, of course - it not only resulted in the loss of trees, but entire ecosystems. Thankfully, some people are trying to bring them back. We asked Alan McDonnell, the Head of Nature R…

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Five Fast Questions with Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish: Part Two 13:41

6d ago13:41

13:41

We asked the Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish 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 beer, whis…

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EP 19: "Bagging Munros" with Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish 30:07

13d ago30:07

30:07

Scotland has its own name for mountains - they're called Munros. Well, anything over 3000 ft is a Munro, anyway. There are nearly 300 of them and there's a whole sub-culture in Scotland of people trying to climb them. It's called Munro-bagging. We asked noted Munro-bagger Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish to tell us all about his experience baggi…

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Five Fast Questions with Lewis McKenzie: Part Two 7:44

20d ago7:44

7:44

We asked the Scottish Sun's Lewis McKenzie 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 beer, whisky, Ir…

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EP 18: "Political Update" with Lewis McKenzie from The Scottish Sun 33:31

27d ago33:31

33:31

Has anything political happened in the year since we last spoke to political journalist Lewis McKenzie? Well, the UK has a new Prime Minister, Scotland has a new First Minister, the SNP looks like it's on the ropes and the discussion around independence is shifting. So, yes. The answer is yes. We asked Lewis to come back to explain what all of thes…

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A One Man Show with Mike Owens 26:36

28d ago26:36

26:36

This month on the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, host Tim is excited to welcome his longtime friend, Mike Owens, to the show. Mike brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, being a licensed private pilot who has also successfully run a small metal fabrication business, giving him unique insights into entrepreneurship. Don't forget t…

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Five Fast Questions with Dr. Marsaili MacLeod 3:24

1M 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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EP 17: "Gaelic" with Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 33:45

2M 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 Jane McGeary 5:26

2M ago5:26

5:26

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

2M 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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Life in a Family Business - Part 3 with Bailee Hayden and Tucker Hayden 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

For this month's episode, Tim's children, Bailee and Tucker, return to the podcast to wrap up the "Life in a Family Business" series. As heard in the first two episodes, Bailee and Tucker give insight to their experiences in growing up within a family business. Now, as they navigate their individual professional lives, they reflect on their adolesc…

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

2M 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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EP 15: "Touring Scotland" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast 36:12

2M 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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Life in a Family Business - Part 2 with Bailee Hayden 19:31

3M ago19:31

19:31

For the next episode in his family series, Tim is joined by his daughter, Bailee Hayden. Bailee is a Clemson University alum exploring her career at an accounting firm, and she is determined to help pave a way for the family business to thrive with modern insights and strategy. Listen in as she discusses her life within a family business, and how i…

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Life in a Family Business - Part 1 with Tucker Hayden 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

Join Tim as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with his son, Tucker Hayden, to explore the dynamics of growing up in a family business. Together, they discuss topics such as decision-making, family ties, and the unique dynamics that come with building heritage. Don't forget to tune in next month to continue this fascinating series!…

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Standing Out in Sales with Kevin Kilgallen 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

Join Tim as he discusses interworking of the sales trade with Kevin Kilgallen. Kevin is the President at Mid Atlantic Machinery, Inc., which is a machine tool distributor to manufacturing businesses on behalf of industrial machine corporations such as Trumpf, Hornet, and more. In this episode, Kevin gives valuable advice for those exploring sales a…

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Workers' Comp from Beginning to End with Jess Dantice 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

Join Tim as he discusses workers' compensation with Zenjuries CEO Jess Dantice. Workers' compensation can be a daunting topic, but knowing some trade advice can ease the minds of business owners everywhere! Listen in as Jess breaks down his thoughts on modern workers' compensation, and how he suggests companies navigate it. Don't forget to subscrib…

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"Better Before Bigger" with Ben Boulware 29:34

7M ago29:34

29:34

Join Tim as he sits down with Ben Boulware, co-owner at The Junkyard, to discuss small business, goals, and what it means to be "better before bigger." Don't forget subscribe and tune in for our May discussion!You can find Ben on social media @benboulware!Visit The Junkyard @TheJunkyardFitness or online at www.thejunkyardfitness.com…

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The Topic of Continuous Improvement with Mark Rose-Innes 23:36

8M ago23:36

23:36

Join Tim as he sits down with Mark Rose-Innes to discuss business, operations, and continuous improvement. Let's dive deeper into the meaning of continuous improvement, and how leaders can implement it in their business operations.Don't forget to subscribe and tune in for our April discussion!By Tim Hayden

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EP 14: "Scottish Community - Everyone Welcome" with John Sawyer from the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto 34:48

9M ago34:48

34:48

If you're a listener of 63 Percent Scottish then I have to imagine you have *some* interest in Scotland, Scottish things or the like. If you don't live in Scotland - and most people with Scottish heritage don't! - and even if you don't have Scottish genetic heritage, you may be interested in joining a Scottish Community. Scottish Societies and St. …

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Five Fast Questions with Océane Lopez 9:11

9M ago9:11

9:11

We asked educator, researcher and Instagrammer Océane Lopez five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: What is the greatest similarity between Scotland and France? What is the greatest difference between Scotland and France? If you had to have coffee, beer, whisky or wine with one person from Sco…

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“Better Starts Here” with William Kenley 21:45

9M ago21:45

21:45

For our February session, Tim discusses exceptionalism with AnMed CEO William Kenley. What is exceptionalism, and how can leaders implement it to connect with those around them? Give this session a listen, and let us know your thoughts! Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode in March!…

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EP 13: "Mary Queen of Scots" with Océane Lopez 35:45

9M ago35:45

35:45

The simple story of Mary, Queen of Scots, is that she was born royal, killed her husband, was driven from Scotland and died after spending half her life in prison. But, if that story was the whole story, we wouldn't be talking about her - or making glitzy Holywood movies about her - 400+ years later. Why has Mary's story endured? We decided to ask …

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Five Fast Questions with Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish 8:51

9M ago8:51

8:51

We asked Garry Stevenson, the creative mind behind Being Scottish, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: Which portrayal of Scottish characters is most offensive - Groundskeeper Willie, Fat Bastard or Shrek? Which of Irn Bru, Haggis, Deep Fried Mars Bar and Bagpipes are actually enjoyed by S…

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EP 12: "Scottish In-Jokes, Stereotypes and Tropes" with Garry Stevenson 43:35

10M ago43:35

43:35

How many words do the Scottish have for "drunk?" What exactly is a Kerbie Legend? What other cultural references or in-jokes should non-Scots know? We asked the man, the myth, the legend: Garry Stevenson. Garry is the creator behind all of your favourite content on Being Scottish, the social media-based celebration of, well, being Scottish. We cove…

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Five Fast Questions with Rosalind Erskine: Part Two 7:05

10M ago7:05

7:05

We asked Rosalind Erskine, the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman, five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: How long ago did you last have a haggis? Do you have Robbie Burns' poem "Address to a Haggis" memorized? What drink is the perfect accompaniment to haggis? Whisky, Irn Bru, beer or som…

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EP 11: "Burns Suppers and Haggis" with Rosalind Erskine from The Scotsman 18:24

10M ago18:24

18:24

Do Scottish people actually like haggis? Or is it just another Deep Fried Mars Bar - a sort of tourism trick to get attention? We asked an expert, Rosalind Erskine. She's the Food and Drink Editor at the Scotsman, one of Scotland's national newspapers, and the host of Scran, a podcast all about Scottish food. We covered: The prevalence of haggis co…

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The Topic of Accountability with Marty Osborn 30:29

10M ago30:29

30:29

Happy New Year! To kick off our 2024 season, Tim discusses accountability and Patrick Lencioni "The Advantage" with Accenture Managing Director Marty Osborn. What is accountability? What are its identifiable trails? Give this session a listen, and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode in February!…

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Five Fast Questions with Owen Innes: Part Two 8:31

11M ago8:31

8:31

We've already done a Five Fast Questions with Owen Innes so we had to get creative with our questions for round two. This time we cover: What's one Scottish historical event or person that more people should know? We talked about highland culture on our episode our Culloden. Do you own a kilt? How often do you wear a kilt? What book about Scottish …

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EP 10: "Culloden and its Aftermath" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast 28:56

11M ago28:56

28:56

With characters like Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald, key moments like Prestonpans and Culloden, and dire consequences for highland culture, it’s no mystery that people are still engrossed by the stories of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. We've asked Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast to give us a rundown of the battle itself, but a…

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The Importance of Small Business in a Massive World with Rep. Ralph Norman 22:58

11M ago22:58

22:58

Thank you for tuning in! This month, Tim discusses the idea of small business mentality with South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman. Why are small businesses crucial to the backbone of America? How are our leaders recognizing their efforts? Listen to the full discussion, then let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and tune in for our…

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Five Fast Questions with Jonathan Melville 6:36

11M ago6:36

6:36

We've asked author and journalist Jonathan Melville - a man who *literally* wrote the book on Local Hero - five fast questions about Scottish film. Here's what we cover: Local Hero is a great standard-bearer for Scottish film, but if you had to pick one other film to represent Scotland on the global stage, what would it be? The role of James Bond i…

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EP 9: "Local Hero" with Jonathan Melville 49:21

11M ago49:21

49:21

We've talked about everything from baking to whiskey to history, but 63 Percent Scottish explores a new frontier in our newest episode: film. We've chosen the film "Local Hero" which has been called the "definitive" Scottish film to discuss. Why is it a definitive representation of Scottish culture? To answer, we have journalist and author Jonathan…

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Five Fast Questions with the Hebridean Baker: Part Two 6:16

12M ago6:16

6:16

We've already asked The Hebridean Baker - Coinneach MacLeod - five fast questions, so could we come up with five more? Of course! Here's what we cover: You’ve traveled the world to promote your book. When you return from your globe-trotting what’s the first baked treat that you crave? Your cookbooks include a huge number of recipes, but if you had …

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EP 8: "Scottish Baking" with Coinneach MacLeod aka the Hebridean Baker 22:29

12M ago22:29

22:29

Experiencing food is an important part of experiencing culture. Just think about it - how do you tell the culture of Detroit, New York and Chicago apart? The pizza (among other things). But seriously, food and food traditions can tell you a lot about the past and present of a culture, and Scotland is no different. We've asked Coinneach MacLeod, fam…

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Five Fast Questions with Beth Reid 5:47

12M ago5:47

5:47

We asked Instagram historian Beth Reid five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: If you could meet one person from the Scottish Wars of Independence, who would it be? What's your second favourite era of Scottish history? If you had to recommend one place in Scotland for our listeners to visit, w…

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MEP/SCMEP - Andy Carr 25:07

1y ago25:07

25:07

Thanks for tuning in! This month Tim discusses MEP/SCMEP with SCMEP's President/CEO, Andy Carr. This month, Andy and Tim talk about how and what MEP/SCMEP does, and how they can help.By Tim Hayden

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EP 7: "Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence" with Beth Reid 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Think about your top-ten Scottish historical figures. How many are women? For most people, Scottish history is simplified to William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie, etc. But women are 50% of the population and they *were* there - playing a central role - for everything from the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 to the Scottish Enlightenme…

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Five Fast Questions with Lewis McKenzie 6:44

1y ago6:44

6:44

We asked Scottish Sun journalist Lewis McKenzie five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: You’re a political reporter but you’ve worked in a few areas – including sports and comedy. All of these sound like a blast to cover. Which is the most engaging/enjoyable as a journalist? Comedy can get pre…

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EP 6: "Scottish Independence" with Lewis McKenzie from The Scottish Sun 37:15

1y ago37:15

37:15

If anything in Scotland gets big international headlines, it's independence. While it seems simple on the surface - is Scotland part of the United Kingdom or not? - it's an incredibly complex and emotionally-charged debate. If you don't live in Scotland, you can be forgiven for not knowing the details. But if you have an interest, this is the show …

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Five Fast Questions with Steven Mill 7:32

1y ago7:32

7:32

We asked Steven Mill, the host of The Big Scottish Football Podcast, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: Hypothetical: you move to Canada and you have to become a superfan of one major sport, do you pick baseball, hockey, American football or basketball? Please pick a team for me. This wil…

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Self Employment Vs Business Owner - Eli Stoudemayer 28:13

1y ago28:13

28:13

Tim hosts a conversation on the differences between self-employment and owning a business with a new young leader in our community, Eli Stoudemayer.By Tim Hayden

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EP 5: "Scottish Football" with Steven Mill from The Big Scottish Football Podcast 32:18

1y ago32:18

32:18

It's *the* big sport in Scotland, but our host - Eamon O'Flynn - doesn't know anything about it! Where do you start with Scottish football? It stretches all the way back to the very origins of professional football and is intimately intertwined with Scottish culture. Could we get a Scottish Football 101? It turns out the answer is yes, thanks to St…

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Five Fast Questions with Rosalind Erskine 5:53

1y ago5:53

5:53

We asked Rosalind Erskine, the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman, five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: In the battle between whisky and Irn-Bru, which is Scotland’s *real* national drink? Scotland has five whisky regions – if you could only choose one region to drink from for the rest o…

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EP 4: "Whisky" with Rosalind Erskine from The Scotsman 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Is Scotland a whisky nation? Is that like asking whether the sky is blue? Of course, whisky is one of Scotland's national drinks (hello Irn-Bru!) and top exports. It's packed with historical importance, too. But, do modern Scots drink it? How do they drink it? When do they drink it? If I want to celebrate my Scottish heritage do I... need to become…

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Five Fast Questions with the Hebridean Baker 7:54

1y ago7:54

7:54

We asked Coinneach MacLeod, known the world over as the Hebridean Baker, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: If I’m getting off the ferry in Stornoway what the first thing I should do on the Isle of Lewis? You’ve traveled the world to promote your book. Which location was LEAST like the He…

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Conversations With A New Business Owner - Adam Kring 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

Tune in as we kickoff a new podcast series with more focused conversations on starting a new business.This month, Tim speaks with Adam Kring on his journey in becoming a brand-new business owner.By Tim Hayden

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EP 3: "Life in the Outer Hebrides" with Coinneach MacLeod aka the Hebridean Baker 28:25

1y ago28:25

28:25

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to grow up in the Outer Hebrides? Would you feel Scottish? Would you speak Gaelic? How often would you visit places like Inverness, Glasgow or Edinburgh? How, in general, is life different from any other part of Scotland? Coinneach MacLeod is known around the world as the Hebridean Baker. A "food influencer"…

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Mini-Episode: Five Fast Questions with Owen Innes 8:20

1y ago8:20

8:20

Welcome to our first Five Fast Questions mini-episode. We asked Owen Innes, the creator and host of the Scottish History Podcast, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: If you were able to meet any single person from Scottish history, who would it be? If you could recommend just one historica…

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EP 2: "Why William Wallace?" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast 32:58

1y ago32:58

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Have you ever wondered why William Wallace is such an important person in Scottish history? Or, are you wondering why I'm even questioning his place in Scottish history? Here's the deal - he came from obscurity, was a prominent military leader for less than six months, disappeared for five years and then was killed. It doesn't sound like much, but …

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