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
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Blethered LIVE with Tam Cowan
TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/blethered-with-sean-mcdonald/august-house/2926744
Blethered will be LIVE at August House in Glasgow city centre on Thursday 18th April with legendary broadcaster, journalist and entertainer Tam Cowan for a night of conversation, previously unheard stories from a long career in media, and basically just a right good laugh.
This will be Blethered in its original style, with strictly nothing off-limits and a chance to hear the stories that are a wee bit too hot for the radio. Tam’s first episode a couple of years back is by far one of the most popular episodes out of nearly 200, and a Live audience setting is where he’s at his best.
You’ll hear a clip from the last time we sat down in the studio, with Tam telling me the story of when Frank McAvennie didn’t realise his microphone was still recording, as he took a phone call in a BBC studio…
Tickets are only £10 so get yours now and come and join us for a good laugh and a great way to kick off the weekend early.
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Sturgeon, Salmond & Vladimir Romanov // with Phil MacHugh
Phil and Martin Compston are back on the BBC with Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling, their second series together, where they travel across Norway and experience some of what the country has to offer.
In this episode, you’ll hear Phil talk to me about how going to Gaelic school set him on an interesting and unique career path...
I find out how an innocuous conversation led to the commissioning of the programme, and what the experience was like…
And Phil talks about working alongside Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond in the run up to the 2014 independence referendum, starting his own thriving PR company, and a bizarre period where he coached Vladimir Romanov. That’s Vladimir Romanov, the enigmatic and volatile former owner of Hearts football club, as he competed in the Lithuanian version of Strictly Come Dancing. Stay tuned for a genuinely world exclusive revelation on that one...
And as always, there's plenty more.
Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
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Dundee FC General Manager Greg Fenton
Greg is the General Manager of Dundee Football Club and CEO of the Dundee FC Community Trust, and has played his own key role in the resurgence of Dundee Football Club. That resurgence has manifested itself in both sporting progression, with the side producing a very impressive and - not to be disrespectful - but generally unexpected showing in this season’s Scottish Premiership.
In this episode, you’ll hear Greg talk me through his varied but valuable experience in education and work, moulding him into what I think is the perfect incumbent for the position that he holds within Dundee Football Club…
We take a look at the remarkable Golden Era for the club in the 1960’s, followed by the chaotic excitement and eventual downfall of the early 2000’s…
And we talk about the phenomenal job done by Dundee boss Tony Docherty in his first season, why referees are a vital component… and you might hear a wee something about an exciting development that’ll take Dundee into the next decade on a particularly strong footing.
Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
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Spotlight: Living With HIV
Back in 2021, I put together three separate interviews, where I aimed to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer.
Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nneka Nikwolo.
They each give me a personalised account of their lives, the realities of living with HIV and the challenges they've faced.
Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
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‘I Couldn’t Afford My Kids’ School Uniforms’ // with Rhianna Bell
Rhianna is a successful business owner with all the outward signs of success, but her journey there wasn’t a simple one.
We talk about her upbringing in the town of Kilmarnock, and the issues of deprivation, addiction and community that exist in the area she comes from…
Rhianna opens up in great detail about how she found herself homeless with two children and debt collectors close behind, before taking a serious risk in order to improve her financial situation…
You’ll hear all about her plans to revolutionise the aesthetics industry and how she intends to help other people into the world of business who’d ordinarily be locked out
And most of all, you’ll hear the type of story that I love best. Someone you might not know, but will relate to in so many ways. Hers is a multi-layered journey, with challenges, setbacks, risks and victories and one that’ll leave you feeling inspired.
Once you’ve listened, go and check out Clinic 22 on Instagram & Facebook and see for yourself what they have on offer. All new customers will receive 10% off their first treatment with the code Blethered10.
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Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
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Life, Death And What's Left Unsaid // with Ardgowan Hospice CEO Graham Gardiner
Ardgowan Hospice is a place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions.
They provide not only physical and medical support, but also important practical, emotional and social support to patients, and their families and carers.
You'll hear from Ardgowan ambassador and Greenock native Martin Compston, as he gives you an idea of just what the place means to the people of Inverclyde and even further beyond.
You’ll also hear a wee bit about Ardgowan CEO Graham and the hospice itself, as we take a look at some of the misconceptions that surround hospices in general...
We discuss what Ardgowan means to those who have relied on it, and the everyday heroes that ensure it keeps delivering to people in need…
And we talk about life, death, grief and the things that are forever left unsaid.
Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
https://ardgowanhospice.org.uk/
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