The DW Podcast

The DW Podcast

“The DW Podcast, hosted by Derek Watson, has been running for just over a year and is already one of the hottest podcasts in Scotland.” - The Daily Record. The podcast features guests from all over the Globe with various backgrounds.

  1. 12/17/2022

    Episode 92 with Iain McMillan / Frogger - Author of The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

    In Episode 92 Derek is joined by a close friend Iain McMillan. Iain recently released his debut novel The Boy With The Thorn In His Side which draws from his experience growing up in 80/90s Scotland and his life in recovery thereafter. The pair discuss Iain's motivations behind writing his first book; his younger life which was dominated by football, fashion, clubbing and alcohol, before delving deeper into recovery and the social problems that face many across Scotland today. Derek and Iain talk in detail about The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, how much is based on Iain's own life and how he hopes that this book will help others.

  2. 09/16/2022

    Episode 88 with Conor Powell -FIFA Corruption, Working in Warzones & American Politics

    In Episode 88 Derek is joined by Conor Powell, a California based Storyteller & Journalist, freelance producer and correspondent on CNN, as well as hosting the Lords Of Soccer Podcast which goes into detail about the corruption at the highest level of world football. Derek and Conor take an in-depth look at one of the most corrupt international organizations in the world #fifa and discuss Conor's true crime podcast for people who love to be blown away by the audacity of criminals.

  3. 06/23/2022

    Episode 87 with Kerso

    In Episode 87 Derek chats to Kerso. For those who know, he needs no introduction. Synonymous in vintage trainer circles as a knowledgeable participant in the UK’s most enduring style movement the Casuals. Born in 1966 in Bellshill Kerso started going to watch his local football team Motherwell FC in 1978 and as the casual scene formed he came a member of the Motherwell Saturday Service in 1983. He talks about how his healthy obsession with trainers and fashion began and still exists to this day, his early memories of travelling to football and showcases his favourite items from his wardrobe.

  4. 04/13/2022

    Episode 85 with Bemz

    In Episode 85 Derek is joined by one of the hottest emerging talents in Scotland, Glasgow based rapper Bemz. Born in Nigeria before moving to London followed by Stranraer and on to Glasgow, Bemz shares his experiences in both life and music. Recently winning BBC Introducing's Scottish Act of the Year, the rap artist appears to have the world at his feet. He is making heads turn across the country, has a festival appearance and TRNSMT coming up and new music in the pipeline. If you enjoyed this episode, please like an subscribe.

  5. 03/26/2022

    Episode 84 with talkSport's Jonny Owen

    In Episode 84 Derek is joined by Jonny Owen, a Welsh producer, actor, broadcaster and writer. Jonny talks about growing up in Merthyr; his early memories of going to the football, getting into fashion, his introduction to music and his fathers influence. The pair talk about Jonny's current role at talkSPORT; interviewing his heroes like Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller and the new talent coming through in the music industry. Jonny goes into detail about his film The Three Kings which was released in 2020 and details the stories of Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein, hailing from industrial Scottish towns and each became legendary football managers. Winning over the hearts of the fans, explore how they changed the face of the game.

  6. 02/09/2022

    Episode 81 with Graham Alexander

    In Episode 81 Derek is joined by Motherwell Football Club manager Graham Alexander. Graham talks about moving to Scotland to take over the Lanarkshire outfit, his own playing career at Burnley, Preston and Scotland and his relationship with St Johnstone manager Davidson. The pair talk about the influence David Moyes had on Graham's career and how the former Manchester United manager pushed him on to play for the national team and extend his playing in to his 40s. Since joining Motherwell Graham has brought in his own players and developed existing players; the gaffer talks about the players he feel have progressed and shares his vision and ambition for the future.

  7. 02/03/2022

    Episode 80 with Dead Sea Souls

    In Episode 80 Derek is joined by Gary and Cbas from West Lothian band Dead Sea Souls. Dead Sea Souls hail from West Lothian in Central Scotland, their songs and high energy gigs never fail to capture the imagination of each and every crowd they play to. Their working class roots and love of that end of week ‘Friday feeling’ exploding over each and every tune. Dead Sea Souls have built a huge following on all social media sites and an ever growing mailing list, which has helped them play with an ever loyal following in all of the major venues throughout central Scotland. Gary and Cbas talk about playing together for over a decade. They stormed back into the Scottish music scene in 2019. Two back-to-back SOLD-OUT nights at the world-famous King Tuts in Glasgow made sure of that. The pandemic may have curbed their ability to play for their fans, but it’s given them time to write and record new material. DSS 2.0 is taking shape! The new material is bound to please fans new and old, still laden with hooks and anthemic choruses, but also more rounded and considered. This new Dead Sea Souls sound is bigger, more musically aware, but still has that dance DNA……the thing that makes the crowd want to turn up and go nuts!

  8. 01/19/2022

    Episode 79 with Carole Baskin from Tiger King

    In Episode 79 Derek talks to American animal rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa Florida Carole Baskin. Carole rose to fame following her appearance in the Netflix show Tiger King which aired in 2020. Following the release of the series, Carole has received online abuse due to the 3rd episode of the series speculating that Baskin was involved in the disappearance of Don Lewis, her second husband. Carole has constantly refuted these claims and continues to focus on animal conservation. Derek and Carole talk about her profession, appearing on Dancing With The Stars, the aftermath of the show and her plans for the future. Carole notes that she would like to visit Scotland one day and praises the Scottish people for their culture.

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“The DW Podcast, hosted by Derek Watson, has been running for just over a year and is already one of the hottest podcasts in Scotland.” - The Daily Record. The podcast features guests from all over the Globe with various backgrounds.

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  • Creator
    The DW Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
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