The Brass Neck Podcast

No Mean Radio
  • 4.1 (8)
  • COMEDY INTERVIEWS

If you’re a Glaswegian, you either have a brass neck or you know someone who does. On The Brass Neck Podcast, I’m reclaiming the phrase as the badge of honour it should be, sitting down each week with artists, grafters, and bold characters who’ve had the nerve to chase something bigger than themselves. We talk about where it all started, the fight it took to keep going, and what happens when you’re brave enough to give it a go.

Episodes

  1. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 10 With Grado - 50 Shades of Grado.

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 10 With Grado - 50 Shades of Grado.

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 10 With Grado - 50 Shades of Grado. In a world of Giants, Rattlesnakes, Heartbreak Kids and Dead Men it’s not easy to become a star but my next guest chose to do something that most people wouldn’t dare to do…he chose to be himself. When most people chose to be cool or mysterious or wild or dangerous he chose to be real and it’s a decision that would catapult him beyond pro wrestling and into the mainstream. We have known and worked with each other for a long time and if I had to write a sitcom using real quotes from real situations that he has actually been in commissioners would think I’d lost the plot! Im Jack Jester and he’s my pal, my colleague and one massive pain in my arse! Fae the Tap End a Stevenson… GRADO! Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    1hr 8min
  2. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 9 With Cammy Barnes - You’re Castlemilking This Noo!

    29 APR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 9 With Cammy Barnes - You’re Castlemilking This Noo!

    Bagpipes were used in battle for centuries, Scottish Highland Regiments would use them to boost morale and intimidate enemies. A true weapon of war! Fast forward to the modern day and us Scots no longer run into battle wielding swords and daggers. We are no longer wrapped in the tartan of our clan but when we want to send shivers down spines and to be heard…the pipes lead the way. On the 24th and 25th of September those pipes will echo once again as my next guest marches into The Barrowland Ballroom to go to battle with not ONE sold out show but TWO sold out shows! No bad for a boy who started in a Linoleum factory eh? This is the Brass Neck Podcast and he is…Cammy Barnes!! Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    59 min
  3. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 8 With Mark Dallas - The Great Bacon Scandal of Edinburgh.

    22 APR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 8 With Mark Dallas - The Great Bacon Scandal of Edinburgh.

    Victor Frankenstein wasn’t the only scientist to create a monster. I know a guy from Glasgow who built a travelling show that didn’t just grab the attention of the pro wrestling world… it changed it forever. Armed with an unlimited imagination and relentless determination, he brewed something so potent that everyone wanted a taste. When everyone else went right, he went left. Tore up the blueprint and flung it in the bin. Total belief in himself, and more importantly, total belief in his wrestlers. Together, anything felt possible. From Maryhill Community Central Halls to the Hydro… and not a Bunsen burner in sight. My guest today is the Mad Scientist of Pro Wrestling… Mark Dallas. Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    1hr 5min
  4. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 7 With Neil "The Wee Man" Bratchpiece - A Doctors Appointment. That Will Be Right!

    15 APR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 7 With Neil "The Wee Man" Bratchpiece - A Doctors Appointment. That Will Be Right!

    When people think of history’s most accomplished poets certain names spring to mind. Kipling, Poe, Wylde and of course Burns. Powerful words written and powerful words spoken but none as powerful as “I was like that pure mad hingin’ oot the back eh yer granny like that yas… I’m gonny pump yer Maw”. Willy Shakespeare wouldn’t last one round in a rap battle against my next guest… Neil “The Wee Man” Bratchpiece! Recorded for No Mean Radio

    1 hr
  5. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 6 With Liam Dolan - Tonight Matthew I’m going to be… Gobsmacked!

    8 APR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 6 With Liam Dolan - Tonight Matthew I’m going to be… Gobsmacked!

    30 years in entertainment equals 30 years of unbelievably funny stories and ridiculous encounters. Just when you think it canny get any more mental he swoops in with another belter! We first met in the airport on our way to Benidorm before bonding over our love of old school variety entertainment while performing Aladdin in the Pavilion Theatre. He has interviewed Britney Spears, been heckled by Whitney Houston and been attacked my Rod Hull and Emu… What a life! He is everybody’s Panto Pal He is Liam Dolan

    53 min
  6. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 5 With Shauna Macdonald- Vonny No Dae That!

    1 APR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 5 With Shauna Macdonald- Vonny No Dae That!

    What gives you anxiety? Heights? Spiders? Commitment? Public speaking? Me? It’s getting a fright. And my next guest knows exactly how to hand those out. She went from being a shy kid who stayed quiet to hide a speech impediment, to becoming a full-blown horror film legend who’s basically made a career out of nearly giving me heart failure. She’s worked with Billy Connolly. She’s fought monsters in a cave. And she buried her placenta on a golf course in South Africa. I mean… that’s a life. Joining me, Jack Jester, on The Brass Neck Podcast… She is, of course, Shauna MacDonald. Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    1hr 1min
  7. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 4 With Chris Toal - Call It A Fetish If You Want.

    25 MAR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 4 With Chris Toal - Call It A Fetish If You Want.

    They say good things come in small packages, and my next guest proves that to me on a very regular basis. We first found each other in The Garage nightclub, right in the middle of the chaos of a sold-out wrestling show. We bonded there and then… a true love story, really. Little did I know — excuse the pun — that over a decade later he’d become my main and only supplier of little people erotica. Life takes strange turns. From A Pint and Two Shots to The Brass Neck Podcast, he’s been there for the nonsense, the chaos, and all the bad ideas in between. A legend of the game, a long-time partner in crime, and one of the funniest men I know. He is Chris Toal. Recorded For No Mean Radio.

    51 min
  8. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 3 With Billy Kirkwood - The Wan Aboot The Milkman And The Yodeller.

    18 MAR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 3 With Billy Kirkwood - The Wan Aboot The Milkman And The Yodeller.

    In my twenty-plus years as a professional wrestler, I’ve worked with my fair share of weirdos, chancers, and absolute characters. But my next guest took one look at that world and decided it wasn’t nearly weird enough… so he made nonsense his actual profession. From signing up for a comedy course on a whim to marching through the streets of New York, he’s built a career out of quick wit, glorious chaos, and a voice that’s become instantly recognisable across stages, radios, and podcasts alike. A comedian, writer, broadcaster, and one of Scotland’s most relentlessly inventive performers, he’s the kind of guy who doesn’t just tell jokes — he builds entire worlds of absurdity around them. My third guest on The Brass Neck Podcast is none other than Mr Billy “F**king” Kirkwood! Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    49 min
  9. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 2 With Wolfgang - If The Guns Don’t Kill You The Sausages Will.

    11 MAR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 2 With Wolfgang - If The Guns Don’t Kill You The Sausages Will.

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 2 - If The Guns Don’t Kill You The Sausages Will From a mysterious figure created my over active teenage imagination to one of my oldest pals in the game…We’ve seen it aw! There are a handful of Scots who have ever been signed to WWE and he is one of them. There are even less Scots who have trained The Rock for Wrestlemania…he’s still one of them! I am Jack Jester and my guest this week is Wolfgang. Recorded for No Mean Radio.

    50 min
  10. The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 1 With Louise McCarthy - Monkey In A Safeway Bag.

    4 MAR

    The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 1 With Louise McCarthy - Monkey In A Safeway Bag.

    “Episode 1…The first yin…" The one that sets the tone and grabs attention…Needs to be good…Canny be shite…Make the right choice…Find the right guest…Don’t drop the ball…The pressure is on…DO NOT FUCK THIS! Starting a podcast is hard and stressful but I found a solution for all of my dilemmas What the solution you ask? Louise McCarthy is the solution! The lassie can do it all and she agreed to be my first guest and I can’t thank her enough Get it watched!” 00:00 - Unexpected Musical Choices and Performance Challenges 01:20 - Nostalgia and Cultural References 04:45 - Family Support and Online Interactions 06:28 - Supportive Parents and Pursuing Dreams 07:21 - Career Aspirations and School Memories 09:16 - Belief in Achieving the Impossible 09:49 - Perseverance and Overcoming Challenges 11:48 - Unconventional Path to Acting 13:44 - The Joy and Challenges of Pantomime 15:39 - The Emotional Farewell to Junior Ensembles 17:34 - Drama as a Community and Personal Growth 18:57 - Technological Hesitations and Lifestyle Choices 21:24 - The Chocolate Abstinence Journey 23:06 - Unusual Eating Habits 24:59 - The Parma Violets Challenge 25:35 - Childhood Fixations and Religious Habits 27:10 - Journey to Acting and Drama School Reflections 29:37 - Childhood Movies and Early Curiosities 30:59 - Nostalgia and Awkward Memories 31:39 - Admiration for Barbara and Strong Women 33:27 - Audition Experiences and the Value of Boldness 36:46 - A Wrestling Journey and Unexpected Acting Opportunity 38:04 - First Acting Experience and On-Set Challenges 41:11 - Overcoming Doubts and Pursuing Dreams 42:50 - Family Traits and Generational Differences 44:10 - Pregnancy and Cultural Superstitions 46:00 - Cultural Observations and Humour 47:00 - Humorous Observations of Local Culture 49:25 - Reflections on Personal and Social Norms 50:09 - Cultural Differences and Self-Acceptance 52:04 - Reflections on Exam Pressure and Relevance 53:06 - Tights, Wrestling, and Hygiene Rants 55:14 - Halloween Memories and Costume Mishaps 56:34 - Childhood Embarrassment and Unique Experiences 57:18 - Halloween Costumes and Social Commentary 01:00:15 - Acting and Observations on Behaviour 01:00:46 - Reflections on Acting and Improvisation 01:01:45 - Support and Encouragement in Creative Work 01:02:46 - Overcoming Claustrophobia and Stress on Set 01:04:29 - Recollections of a Cheeky Assistant Director 01:05:11 - Overcoming Personal Struggles on Set 01:06:40 - A Day of Loss and Resilience 01:10:11 - Family Stories and Unconventional Choices 01:12:07 - A Safari Park Adventure 01:12:53 - The Monkey Incident 01:16:16 - Absurd Family Stories and Animal Antics 01:17:02 - The Tortoise Smuggling Tale 01:19:50 - Closing Thoughts and Laughter Recorded for No Mean Radio

    1hr 14min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.1
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

If you’re a Glaswegian, you either have a brass neck or you know someone who does. On The Brass Neck Podcast, I’m reclaiming the phrase as the badge of honour it should be, sitting down each week with artists, grafters, and bold characters who’ve had the nerve to chase something bigger than themselves. We talk about where it all started, the fight it took to keep going, and what happens when you’re brave enough to give it a go.

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  • Creator
    No Mean Radio
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © No Mean Radio 2025
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    The Brass Neck Podcast

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