Best William Deacon Podcasts (2025)

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Live from the Glad Cafe with Michael Pedersen 55:31

11d ago55:31

55:31

Send us a text Before we get wired into this episode, I’m delighted to tell you that the podcast is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe this Summer! I’ll be at The Stand, which is a five minute walk from Waverley Station, with very special guests every lunchtime, from August the 18th to the 24th… So far, I can tell you that I’ll be joined by Barbara Dic…

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Embracing Change and Opportunity with Pete Rettler 27:15

25d ago27:15

27:15

Grace Bruins sits down with Pete Rettler, the dynamic campus dean of Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend. Pete shares insights into the transformative changes happening at Moraine Park and how these developments are equipping the future workforce with essential skills. They discuss the impact of a $55 million referendum that led to signific…

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Ricky Ross & Lorraine McIntosh: Deacon Blue's The Great Western Road 50:47

29d ago50:47

50:47

Send us a text Just before we get wired into this episode, a quick reminder I’ll be in conversation with the brilliant writer David Keenan - whose hallucinogenic books include Xstabeth and This Is Memorial Device - about his new collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongue, live from Edinburgh's Portobello Bookshop, on March 27th - there’ll be load…

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Fr. David Aufiero - Authentic masculinity 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

Father David and I discuss how to engage men through Catholic men's groups and conferences.By Deacon Andrew

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On Derek Jarman: with Gavin Mitchell & Matthew Arthur Williams 43:48

1M ago43:48

43:48

Send us a text Just before we get wired into this episode, a quick reminder that I’ll be in conversation with the brilliant writer David Keenan - whose hallucinogenic books include Xstabeth and This Is Memorial Device - about his new collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongue, in Edinburgh later this month… It raves about, and roves across, artis…

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Live from Granite Noir: A Kick Up The Arts with Dawn Steele 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

Send us a text Before we dive into this week’s episode - recorded live at Aberdeen’s Granite Noir festival - a reminder that if you’re in or around Glasgow on the afternoon of March 1st, we’d love to see you at the Glad Cafe for A Kick Up The Arts live with award-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen - Alan Cumming loves him, Shirley Manson from…

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Small Business Owners Community Event Highlights & Animal Facts 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

This episode is a compilation full of the insights and inspiration for small business owners from Small Business Owners Community Conference and Awards held last October 16 & 17, 2024 at the Miller High Life Theatre in Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hosted by Grace Bruins, the episode features an incredible panel of guests sharing their wisdom. Key…

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Glasgow Film Festival special with Allison Gardner and Chris Kumar 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

Send us a text Thanks so much if you joined us at Granite Noir in Aberdeen on Sunday, for a lovely live recording with actor Dawn Steele - that podcast is coming soon! And don’t forget, if you’re in Glasgow, I’m joined by writer Michael Pedersen and musicians Siobhan Wilson and Raveloe for A Kick Up The Arts live from the Glad Cafe, that’s on Satur…

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Liz Lochhead & Steve Kettley 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Send us a text I promise I’ll stop going on about this soon, but I’m still very excited about the first three LIVE episodes of A Kick Up The Arts - at Aberdeen’s Granite Noir on February 23rd with actor Dawn Steele, at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe on March 1st with writer Michael Pedersen AND musicians Siobhan Wilson and Raveloe… PLUS - on March 27th, I’m j…

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Making Women's Voices Heard with Sharon Ringier 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

Grace chats with entrepreneurial maven Sharon Ringier about the transformative power of visibility and voice for women in business. Sharon shares insights from her journey as the editor-in-chief of the Possible Woman Magazine and her newly launched podcast, underscoring the importance of giving women a platform to thrive. Originally launched as a o…

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Alan Bissett & Sorcha Dallas on Alasdair Gray 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

Send us a text Just a reminder that I’d love you to join us for A Kick Up The Arts live in Aberdeen at Granite Noir festival with the fab actor Dawn Steele, that’s on February 23rd - then award-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen will join me at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe on March 1st, with live music from the sublime Siobhan Wilson and Raveloe - and…

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Maud Sulter: You Are My Kindred Spirit 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

Send us a text Just a reminder that there are a few live events coming up, and I’d love to see you there - actor Dawn Steele - who’s starred in Monarch of the Glen and Shetland among others - joins me at Granite Noir in Aberdeen on Febrary 23rd, award-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen’s with me at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe on March 1st - Siobhan W…

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Bethlehem Calling 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

Send us a text Firstly! A reminder that A Kick Up The Arts is live in Aberdeen, at Granite Noir book festival, where my guest will be the fab Dawn Steele, star of Granite Harbour, Monarch of the Glen, Shetland and more - that’s on the 23rd of February, it’s in the afternoon, and we’re love you to join us. We’re doing another live recording at Glasg…

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Mastering Business Pitches with Precious Williams 13:14

3M ago13:14

13:14

Join Grace Bruins as she sits down with Precious Williams, the unstoppable force behind the Perfect Pitch Group. In this episode, Precious shares her journey from facing challenges as a plus-sized African-American woman in the business world to becoming a renowned corporate sales trainer and international speaker. Known for her vibrant personality …

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Rev. Duy Le 43:15

3M ago43:15

43:15

Father Duy speaks with me about his faith journey and role as a priest for our Lord.By Deacon Andrew

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Fr Jonathan Reardon 1:16

3M ago1:16

1:16

Father Jonathan Reardon, the pastor of St. Mary’s in Westfield, shares his inspiring journey into the priesthood. Father Reardon has a remarkable story and is deeply passionate about his vocation.

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My interview Bishop William Byrne 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been fortunate to have Bishop Byrne since 2020. Our Bishop takes time out of his busy day to share his Journey to the episcopacy.By Deacon Andrew

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Karine Polwart and Su-a Lee 57:46

3M ago57:46

57:46

Send us a text Before I go any further, I want to tell you that A Kick Up The Arts is coming to a venue near you, very soon! If you’re in Aberdeen, I’ll be at Granite Noir on February 23rd, which is a Sunday afternoon, with a very familiar face from your telly - she’s a legend, and she’ll join me for an afternoon chatting about her life, and work, …

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Creativity and Customer Trust with Kimberlee Grob 8:33

3M ago8:33

8:33

Grace talks with floral business expert Kimberlee Grob about the intricate balance of creativity and commerce in the world of flowers. Kimberlee shares her journey in the floral industry, emphasizing the unique art of crafting customized floral arrangements that speak to individual emotions and celebrations. From navigating the pandemic’s challenge…

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All Back To Mine with Jonathan Watson 47:01

4M ago47:01

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Send us a text Before I go any further, I want to remind you that A Kick Up The Arts is coming to a venue near you, very soon! I've got some really lovely events to announce in Glasgow, and Edinburgh - and elsewhere all over the country - but, for now, I'm delighted to be coming to Aberdeen's fab book festival, Granite Noir, on the 23rd of February…

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Helping Businesses Thrive Through Personal Healing with Christine Welch 8:38

4M ago8:38

8:38

Grace chats with trauma coaching expert Christine Welch, exploring the core of overcoming life's unseen obstacles. Christine unpacks the psychological blocks that hold us back and shares transformative strategies from her three-year journey as the founder of Clarity Collab. They discuss the profound impact of personal and professional trauma and th…

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All Back To Mine with Dave Anderson 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

Send us a text Before I go any further, I want to tell you that A Kick Up The Arts is coming to a venue near you, very soon! I've got some really lovely events to announce in Glasgow, and Edinburgh - and elsewhere across the country - but, for now, I'm delighted to be coming to Aberdeen's fab book festival, Granite Noir, on the 23rd of February, wh…

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Malachy Tallack: That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

Send us a text This week, I’m revisiting the very first place I ever worked, with one of my very favourite writers… Malachy Tallack was raised in Shetland, so you might think that we’d meet up there - and I’ll hopefully get there soon enough - but we actually caught up in Cupar Library, what with Malachy living in Fife these days. I had a Saturday …

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AI in Business with Nikki Lee 10:56

4M ago10:56

10:56

Join host Grace Bruins as she explores the power of AI for business with Nikki Lee from Genhead. In this episode, Nikki shares her journey from film to tech and highlights the transformative potential of AI in the business world. We get to hear how Genhead’s innovative AI solutions can help small businesses thrive and maintain a personal touch in a…

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All Back To Mine with Clare Grogan 59:30

5M ago59:30

59:30

Send us a text Come in, take your coat off, ruffle your hair, and thanks for bringing that bottle of wine. The fire's on, get your feet up... It's time for an A Kick Up The Arts: 'All Back To Mine' special with one of our best-loved actors, and pop stars, thanks to her starring role in Gregory’s Girl, and her brilliant songs with Altered Images, an…

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Mastering the Art of Event Engagement with Sara Deacon 10:44

5M ago10:44

10:44

Grace Bruins connects with award-winning event emcee, Sara Deacon, from 360° Emcee. Sara shares her journey from coaching to finding her true passion as an event facilitator and emcee, offering invaluable insights for business owners looking to host impactful events. In this episode, Sara is a beacon of wisdom, revealing the significance of trustin…

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Barbara Dickson and Fionna Carlisle 46:38

5M ago46:38

46:38

Send us a text This week, I'm at Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery with artist Fionna Carlisle and the legend of stage, screen - and music - that is Barbara Dickson… Fionna’s glorious painting, Eleven Red Roses, was shown in the gallery in the 1980s, and - as such - she features in Holly Davey’s exhibition, The Unforgetting, which is a role-call of t…

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Key Strategies for Business Growth with Talmar Anderson 10:44

5M ago10:44

10:44

Grace Bruins sits down with hiring expert Talmar Anderson to unpack the unique challenges faced by small business owners in building effective and loyal teams. Tamara brings her seasoned insights on hiring and managing staff, drawn from her experience at Boss HQ. Together, they discuss practical strategies for overcoming the common pitfalls in recr…

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Blythe Duff and Colin McCredie 50:08

5M ago50:08

50:08

Send us a text This week, I'm at Glasgow’s Oran Mor, with gilded stars of stage, and screen - and Taggart - Blythe Duff and Colin McCredie... We chatted about Blythe’s musical adventures with Lacunas, and Colin’s forthcoming telly and theatre work, and then we bumped into former podcast guest Bobby Bluebell, of The Bluebells - who wrote and recorde…

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All Back To Mine with King Creosote 46:33

6M ago46:33

46:33

Send us a text It's the second of our monthly 'A Kick Up The Arts: All Back To Mine' specials, with fab guests giving us a virtual night in round at theirs: choosing a Scottish album to play us, a Scottish film to show us, and a Scottish book for some bed time reading, and they'll chat about all of that - and their own work - with Nicola Meighan. T…

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Be Charlotte and Gayle Anderson 41:15

6M ago41:15

41:15

Send us a text This week, we're at Dundee’s Cooper Gallery, celebrating the city’s She-Town history with two local legends… Gayle Anderson’s a writer, broadcaster and the producer of the stunning Looking For Esther podcast, which is absolutely vital listening, and back in the day she worked at Dundee’s DC Thomson as the pop editor, and agony aunt, …

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Adapting to AI in Business with Pat Miller 41:31

6M ago41:31

41:31

Grace Bruins sits down with Pat Miller, founder of the Small Business Owners Community, to discuss the exciting and ever-evolving role of AI in today’s business world. Pat shares his journey from a two-decade career in broadcasting to becoming a leading advocate for AI integration in small businesses. Pat unveils practical strategies for leveraging…

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Gavin Mitchell, David Stout & Bridget the Chihuahua 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

Send us a text This week, Nicola Meighan is joined by stage and TV legend Gavin Mitchell, aka Still Game's Boabby the Barman for a date at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, thanks to Scottish Opera's revival of Donizetti's comic masterpiece, Don Pasquale... Gavin's starred in John Byrne landmarks Tutti Frutti and The Slab Boys, worked with Robin Williams an…

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Bobby Bluebell and Grahame 'Skin' Skinner 59:07

6M ago59:07

59:07

Send us a text This week, Nicola Meighan is joined by Scottish punk / pop legends Grahame Skinner (Hipsway, Jazzateers, The Cowboy Mouth) and Bobby Bluebell - of the Bluebells, among other wonders, for a chat about their collaborative project, The Golden Tree, and much besides, recorded at Glasgow's Street Level Photoworks. Bobby's the man behind h…

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James Robertson and Andrew Wasylyk 42:35

6M ago42:35

42:35

Send us a text The third in our weekly round-table discussions with fab guests in arts spaces around the country is here, right now! And it's thanks to two of our best-loved writers and musicians... James Robertson is the Booker Prize nominated author of Scottish landmarks like The Testament of Gideon Mack - which is being adapted for theatre as we…

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Horse McDonald and Hannah Jarrett-Scott 42:05

7M ago42:05

42:05

Send us a text The second of our weekly round-table discussions with fab guests in arts spaces around the country is here right now! It's thanks to singer, songwriter and - let's face it, total legend - Horse McDonald, and the brilliant actor and musician Hannah Jarrett-Scott. Following trailblazing hits like Careful, and The Speed of the Beat of M…

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All Back To Mine with Chris Brookmyre 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

Send us a text It's the first of our monthly 'A Kick Up The Arts: All Back To Mine' specials, with fab guests giving us a virtual night in, round at theirs: they'll choose a Scottish album to play us, a Scottish film to show us, and a Scottish book for some bed-time reading, and they'll chat about all of that with Nicola Meighan. They might even ch…

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Chitra Ramaswamy and Hannah Lavery 42:20

7M ago42:20

42:20

Send us a text It’s the first in a weekly series of round-table conversations with Nicola Meighan and guests, in some of our best-loved arts spaces, with some of our most exciting and enlightening voices. And who better to kick things off than the glorious double-header of writers Chitra Ramaswamy and Hannah Lavery – recorded at the Scottish Poetry…

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Unlocking Business Success with Storytelling with Dave and Michael Neelsen 35:43

7M ago35:43

35:43

Grace unveils the secrets of brand storytelling magic with co-founders Dave & Michael Neelsen of StoryFirst Media. Learn how storytelling goes beyond marketing to become the core of a successful business strategy. Dave and Michael share insights from their unique father-son collaboration and reveal how they transitioned from production to powerful …

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The Power of Community with Dr. Stacia Thompson 36:12

8M ago36:12

36:12

Join host Grace Bruins as she chats with Dr. Stacia Thompson, President and CEO of Sherman Phoenix, about the power of community and collaboration in supporting Milwaukee's entrepreneurs. Dr. Stacia Thompson, a recognized figure for her leadership and innovation, shares about the transformative role of Sherman Phoenix as a non-traditional incubator…

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Mastering Communication with Brian Hendricks 40:28

9M ago40:28

40:28

Join us for an enlightening episode as we explore the intricacies of communication with Brian Hendricks, CEO of Dynamic Developments Training and Leadership. Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on fostering effective communication in both personal and professional settings, highlighting methods to tailor your message and enhance understanding acro…

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Strategies for Business and Community Collaboration with Robert Kos 22:39

10M ago22:39

22:39

Grace chats with local community catalyst Robert Kos about the integral role of music and events in revitalizing downtown areas. They explore how strategic partnerships and unique community initiatives can transform small towns into vibrant hubs of activity. Robert shares his journey from musician to downtown director, offering keen insights into t…

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Adapting Training for Success with Kerry Murphy and Kailey Bauer 53:14

11M ago53:14

53:14

Welcome to Banking On Business Podcast where we provide practical strategies to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. In today’s episode, we are diving deep into the world of employee training and onboarding with our special guests, Kerry Murphy and Kailey Bauer from Horicon Bank. Kerry and Kailey bring a wealth of experience, having transition…

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Building Business Through Podcasting with Elzie Flenard 33:18

12M ago33:18

33:18

Elzie shares his personal story of inadvertently stepping into the world of podcasting—transitioning from seeking knowledge to facilitating a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their stories. What begins as a tale of accidental discovery, unfolds into a masterclass on using podcasting as a lever for business growth and relationship-building. Episo…

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Art, Community, and Unconventional Success with Laurie Winters 34:17

1y ago34:17

34:17

Grace talks with Laurie Winters, the innovative leader at the helm of the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA). Laurie shares her unique journey from the Molecular Art Museum to directing the flourishing MOWA, painting a picture of dedication and strategic thinking. Grace and Laurie discuss MOWA's commitment to inclusivity and its impactful role in the l…

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Breathing Life into Communities 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

In this vibrant and insightful episode, Grace chats with Julia Taylor about the innovative B-Line Park. Dive in to understand the vision behind the project and the potential impact on the community. Discover the various activities planned for the park, from cornhole tournaments to live music. Julia also provides some beneficial advice for entrepren…

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