The Hashtag Show

Scott Gibson / Mallorca Lee
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The Hashtag Show is an independent Scottish podcast hosted by comedian Scott Gibson, blending comedy, cultural commentary and honest conversation. Originally co-hosted with Mallorca Lee, the show was rebuilt following Mallorca’s death from cancer in 2024, evolving into a solo format that honours its roots while moving forward. Through guest interviews and solo episodes, it gives audiences authentic, funny and unfiltered discussion with a distinctly Scottish voice. Everyone is welcome, no one is safe.

  1. 6d ago

    326 with Andy Haldane

    This week on The Hashtag Show, Scott sits down with legendary Scottish music producer Andy Haldane for a fascinating conversation about the music that shaped a generation. From producing Ultrasonic, TTF, and countless Scottish dance classics to working alongside Mallorca Lee, Andy shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most exciting eras in Scottish music. Together they discuss: 🎧 The rise of Scotland's rave scene🎹 Producing Ultrasonic and the untold story of Bikini State🎙️ Working with Mallorca Lee and the friendship they shared🎼 How hit records are really made🤖 AI and the future of music production🏙️ Glasgow's changing creative scene🎤 Creativity, comedy and why the best ideas rarely arrive the way you expect This isn't just a conversation about dance music—it's about creativity, friendship, loss, passion and the obsession required to create something that stands the test of time. If you grew up with Scottish dance music or simply love hearing how great art gets made, you'll love this one. 🎙️ The Hashtag Show with Scott Gibson Everyone's welcome. No one is safe. 👇 Support the show and watch every extended episode:patreon.com/thehashtagshow 👍 Like💬 Comment📤 Share🔔 Subscribe #TheHashtagShow #ScottGibson #AndyHaldane #Ultrasonic #MallorcaLee #ScottishDanceMusic #Podcast FULL 2hr Episode available for Heroes only on Patreon www.patreon.com/thehashtagshow

    326 with Andy Haldane

  2. Jul 22

    325 "Fear is a lie"

    Scotland is melting, the World Cup is reaching its conclusion and Gibbo has discovered that neither his body nor his wardrobe was designed for 28-degree heat. This week’s solo episode of The Hashtag Show travels from fat-man summer fashion and painfully expensive restaurant meals to the strange fears forced upon Scottish children in the 1980s. Why were we convinced dog shite would make us blind? Why did every television advert warn us about fishing rods touching electricity pylons? Where have all the albinos gone? And why does Glasgow increasingly feel like a city that has simply been given up on? Scott also looks back on the World Cup, the brilliance of the Tartan Army, FIFA’s apparent love affair with Lionel Messi and why Cristiano Ronaldo remains the true GOAT. ⚽ Expect questionable government initiatives, childhood nostalgia, political frustration, football arguments and the usual collection of completely unhinged tangents. 🎙️ The Hashtag Show with Scott Gibson Everyone’s welcome. No one is safe.🔥 Become a Hashtag Hero and hear every episode in full: www.patreon.com/thehashtagshow 📲 Follow Scott: Instagram: @bigscottgibson TikTok: @bigscottgibson 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 📤 Share it with another council scumbag #TheHashtagShow #ScottGibson #ScottishComedy #ComedyPodcast #Glasgow #WorldCup #Ronaldo #Messi #Scotland

    325 "Fear is a lie"

  3. Jul 9

    324 "The Return of Uncle Joe"

    The Governor is back. 👑 For the first time in Hashtag Show history, we welcome back a returning guest as Scottish dance music legend Joe Deacon joins Scott for another completely unfiltered conversation. What begins with terrible flights, airport chaos and the decline of modern life soon takes a trip through Glasgow’s past — from growing up in the Calton, first jobs and family life, to the legendary Metro days, packed buses heading to Saltcoats, Scottish rave culture and a generation that knew how to enjoy the moment without filming every second of it. But this conversation goes much deeper than nostalgia. Scott and Joe talk about family, discipline, father figures, raising children, becoming a grandfather, losing people as you get older, the changing face of Glasgow and the strange realisation that, eventually, you reach a point in life where you no longer have to do things you don’t want to do. Funny, nostalgic, occasionally emotional and completely unpredictable. This is Joe Deacon as you probably haven’t heard him before. 🎙️ The Hashtag Show with Scott Gibson Everyone’s welcome. No one is safe. 👉 Watch and listen now.👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify.👉 Subscribe on YouTube.👉 Become a Hashtag Hero on Patreon for the full episode. www.patreon.com/thehashtagshow #TheHashtagShow #JoeDeacon #ScottGibson #ScottishPodcast #Glasgow #ScottishDanceMusic #RaveCulture

    324 "The Return of Uncle Joe"

  4. Jul 3

    323 "Hearts & Minds"

    🏴 Scotland might be out of the World Cup... but did we actually lose? This week Scott looks back at Scotland's unforgettable time in America, why the Tartan Army completely won over Boston, Steve Clarke stepping down, Peter Murrell heading to prison, surviving Scotland's ridiculous heatwave... and why maybe politicians could learn a thing or two from football fans. Plus... ⚽ The greatest PR Scotland has ever had?🇺🇸 Boston's incredible letter to the Tartan Army🔥 Surviving Scotland's "Mediterranean" weather😂 Fenway Park, stolen Stellas and one unforgettable Scottish football chant☕ Peter Murrell's new business idea... Convict Coffee. As always... Everyone's welcome. No one is safe. 👍 #TheHashtagShow #ScottGibson #Scotland #TartanArmy #WorldCup #ComedyPodcast #ScottishComedy

    323 "Hearts & Minds"

  5. Jul 2

    322 "The Tartan Army Healed America"

    The world feels like it's falling apart... but somehow Scotland have managed to cheer up an entire American city. This week Scott talks the G7, social media bans, protests, free speech, men's mental health, and why he thinks everyone needs to calm the hell down. There's also a deep dive into Scotland's World Cup campaign, the Tartan Army's takeover of Boston, why Americans have fallen in love with Scottish football fans, and whether Scotland should launch Operation Saltireand export Scottish pride across the globe. Plus Laura joins the show for a brutally honest discussion about social media, parenting, online toxicity, and why modern life might be driving us all slightly insane. As always, it's chaotic, controversial and completely unqualified. Everyone's welcome. No one is safe. Love, Love, Love. Onwards!

    322 "The Tartan Army Healed America"

  6. Jun 10

    321 "Ask Yer Maw"

    Scotland are heading to the World Cup and for once we're not interested in hearing the usual doom and gloom. This week Scott talks Scotland's chances in America, the proposed World Cup bank holiday, American football fans, and why Scottish supporters are about to drink every bar dry from New York to Miami. There's also a look at the Clackmannanshire village slowly sinking into the ground, why new builds terrify him, and a surprisingly honest conversation about men's mental health. If you're struggling, if someone you know is struggling, or if you've ever found it difficult to explain what's going on in your own head, this episode is for you. Everyone's welcome. No one is safe. 🎙️ Become a Hero:Patreon.com/HashtagShow 🌐 Website:TheHashtagShow.co.uk 📱 Follow Scott:Instagram & TikTok: @BigScottGibson #TheHashtagShow #ScottGibson #ScottishComedy #MensMentalHealth #WorldCup2026 #Scotland

    321 "Ask Yer Maw"

  7. Jun 3

    320 "Embezzle Me This"

    This week it's a solo episode and absolutely nobody is safe. Scott dives into Peter Murrell's guilty plea, the world's most disappointing embezzlement scandal, and the bizarre shopping list that has Scotland asking one very important question: if you're going to steal £400,000, why spend it on a camper van, coffee machines and salt shakers? Elsewhere, Susan Boyle has unveiled a brand new look, rumours of new music are swirling, Scotland is melting in a heatwave it wasn't designed to survive, and World Cup fever is beginning to build. Can Scotland finally get out of a World Cup group? Is Susan Boyle secretly the distraction we all need? And why does every scandal in Scotland somehow end up being a bit embarrassing? Welcome back to The Hashtag Show. Everyone's welcome. No one is safe. www.thehashtagshow.co.uk www.patreon.com/thehashtagshow

    320 "Embezzle Me This"

  8. May 27

    319 with William Daniel

    This week on The Hashtag Show, Scott sits down with Scottish DJ and vinyl obsessive William Daniel for a proper deep dive into music, memories and Glasgow club culture. 🎧 From working in 23rd Precinct, discovering hardcore and rave through tapes passed around school, to playing his first gig at The Metro aged just 16, William shares stories from a life built around records, dance music and the Scottish scene. The conversation also gets into the magic of vinyl, the lost art of record shops, the importance of venues like The Arches, and why Glasgow’s creative soul feels like it’s being stripped away. Expect nostalgia, chaos, call centre trauma, club stories, and a lot of love for the people and places that shaped Scottish dance music. 🪩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Everyone’s welcome. No one is safe. www.thehashtagshow.co.uk www.patreon.com/thehashtagshow

    319 with William Daniel
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About

The Hashtag Show is an independent Scottish podcast hosted by comedian Scott Gibson, blending comedy, cultural commentary and honest conversation. Originally co-hosted with Mallorca Lee, the show was rebuilt following Mallorca’s death from cancer in 2024, evolving into a solo format that honours its roots while moving forward. Through guest interviews and solo episodes, it gives audiences authentic, funny and unfiltered discussion with a distinctly Scottish voice. Everyone is welcome, no one is safe.

Information

  • Creator
    Scott Gibson / Mallorca Lee
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scott Gibson / Mallorca Lee
  • Show Website
    The Hashtag Show

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