The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

Superinjunctions, rape and Ireland

May 23, 2011 10:51 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week's podcast tiptoes past the recent 'superinjunction' stooshie. Lesley also talks through her Scotsman column about rape. It's an adult discussion and maybe one you wouldn't want to play in the car on the school run. It's the theme not the language. Finally, there has been a royal visit to Ireland and it's been a strange triumph, in many ways.

The End of the Season and Independence

May 15, 2011 17:34 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

So, the Sottish Football season is all but over and independence is in the air. Lesley spent some time in Edinburgh filming for a 'Newsnight' appearance. Thereby falls a tale.

The "Well, that was an election" Podcast

May 07, 2011 18:38 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The Scottish Election is over and the result was surprising. Around the kitchen table, Lesley tries to unpick it and on the way, it does get a bit heated. You'll get repatriation, independence, and relaxing Iain Gray

The TV Hustings and Renewables

May 04, 2011 11:43 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Just back from Colonsay, Lesley watches back to back Leaders Debate so you don't have to ! And after a number of different conversations this week, renewables, renewable energy and the like get a good airing. But you would expect that, wouldn't you?

The Sparrow Attack

April 25, 2011 15:28 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Lesley is back from Mull and has written a Scotsman column that seems to have got lots of SNP supporters hot and bothered. She explains the background and the rationale. And as we turn to things on the football pitch...there is a sparrow attack. The perils of outside broadcasts.

The Hustings and Judy

April 17, 2011 20:16 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MB

We're back...after recording the Rotterdam Rap, Lesley was straight out on the Election Trail and in this podcast, reports back from the front line. Judy Murray also has been hitting the headlines with her thoughts about more sport for kids. Luckily, Lesley seems to agree or does she? Only you can be the judge in this week's installment from the kitchen table.

The Nuclear Libya Nordic Bike Station Podcast

March 20, 2011 15:33 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

It's been a busy week and Lesley is back with some thoughts about nuclear and Japan, Libya and Hague, Nordic municipalities and confidence, bikes and buses! All will be revealed.

The Scots Language and the Census

March 05, 2011 14:11 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MB

In the coming weeks, the census form will be thumping through our letterboxes. In it, Scots will be asked if they can write, read and understand Scots. Lesley sits down with a special co-presenter this week to mull the subject over. He is Ian Miller, farmer and Scots speaker.

Second homes and Libya

February 27, 2011 18:15 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MB

The thorny subject of second homes comes up as Lesley returns from Norway, chairs conferences, thinks about Libya, argues with Chris about Facebook and generally worries about foreshore ownership.

Wendy, Hammerfest, AV and Land Giveaway

February 18, 2011 14:14 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB

Lesley is in Norway up at the Arctic Circle. Over a crackling Skype connection, we explore Wendy Alexander's departure, what about AV and Hammerfest and briefly more land issues.

Egypt, Elections and Norwegian News

February 13, 2011 14:24 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MB

This podcast was recorded on Friday afternoon as Lesley prepared to run out the door and fly to Oslo. The events in Egypt were "developing" and this podcast reflects that.

Just back from Bergen

February 06, 2011 23:53 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

Lesley has had a busy week. The Scotsman column about Glentress has been the subject of some debate on the blog. Mountain bikers have been very vocal. Across in Norway, it is the year of Nansen and Lesley is full of this incredible story. Finally, Egypt and a movie get the Riddoch treatment. There is a spoiler alert...if you are going to see "Black Swan". And if you are curious about the logo here; it's the new Nordic Horizons think tank/community of interest...check it out at NordicHorizons...

Huts, music and football scandals

January 29, 2011 13:33 - 29 minutes - 24 MB

It's been a tough week and this podcast reflects it all. Lesley reveals a little about her current studies and a lot about an amazing Bonnie Rideout concert and our current crop of scandals. Tough opinions are expressed, as you would imagine from the MD of Feisty Productions.

Marine, Miranda and Apps...

January 23, 2011 16:37 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week, Lesley talks through the most recent bout of filming marine devices for the EquiMar project and demonstrates an unequalled grasp of facts and figures. Jonathan Woss makes a brief appearance and it's all downhill to social change as evidenced by Angry Birds.

Floods, food and Obama

January 15, 2011 13:06 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Award winning broadcaster, journalist and commentator Lesley Riddoch casts her eye over this week's news.

The Clearances podcast

June 27, 2010 09:40 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

The Clearances are a subject for discussion when Scots gather. When Michael Fry, Andy Myles and Lesley Riddoch met to discuss the week's current affairs; the Clearances came up but didn't get an airing. This subsequent recording is of the discussion that happened after the red light went off in the studio.

The " Overspend budget and fogies in charge" podcast

June 27, 2010 09:05 - 36 minutes - 20.6 MB

Michael Fry and Andy Myles join Lesley in the pod to dissect the budget. They go on to discuss the state of the parties, the trams and the role of history in current affairs. And then they stay on for a very special discussion - see the next podcast for details.

The "one election away from victory" podcast.

June 18, 2010 08:10 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MB

Gerry Hassan and John McTernan join Lesley to dissect the Labour Party Leadership contest as evidenced by hustings. As a former special adviser, John has strong opinions and insights. In a lively discussion, Labour's record gets examined. The Bloody Sunday report is commented on and there is no talk of the World Cup.

The "Runners and riders" fox coat podcast

June 11, 2010 09:36 - 38 minutes - 22 MB

This week, Joyce McMillan, Tiffany Jenkins and Lesley dissect the Labour Party Leadership race, the public sector cuts, foxes and the footie ( obviously ) .

This week's Scotsman Podcast was recorded before the tragic events in Cumbria

June 04, 2010 21:02 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MB

Peter MacMahon, George Kerevan and Lesley met and recorded this podcast on Wednesday lunchtime as the tragic events in Cumbria were unfolding. They concentrated on the rise of Danny Alexander, Calman, the tallest MP and the troubles of Israel and BP.

The 'Pocket Money', public services and poverty podcast

May 28, 2010 15:07 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this week's podcast, Christine Grahame MSP and James McCormick think tank adviser joins Lesley to unpick the Queen's Speech. Full of pithy comment, insight and unorthodox analysis...we await your comments.

The missing Scotsman Podcast ...number 13

May 21, 2010 12:01 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MB

Apologies ...but the gremlins were in the Feisty works...this podcast with Gerry Hassan and Kenny Farquharson entitled the "obviously intelligent" podcast seems to have disappeared. So here it is back with all its talk of 'policy wonks' and others in the Scottish political life.

The "Brain dead, dealmakers and the 'F' word

May 21, 2010 11:21 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

In the pod this week, Michael Fry and Andy Myles join Lesley to pick over an exciting week in Scottish politics. Naturally, enough, with a former Tory historian and a former LibDem CEO, topics included the perilous state of Scottish Conservatives, coalitions and leadership. And the F word - federalism appears fleetingly.

The "Beardless Quest for the soul of Labour and Knees" Podcast

May 07, 2010 14:33 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this Scotsman podcast, Michael Kelly joins Joyce McMillan and Lesley in the pod. The subjects for discussion include; beards, knees and the heart of the Labour Party. Recorded on the eve of the General Election 2010; it is surprisingly prophetic.

The 'Quality Mince' Scotsman Podcast

April 28, 2010 09:03 - 39 minutes - 22.3 MB

Eric Milligan and Peter Jones join Lesley in the Scotsman pod. Eric is a former Provost of Edinburgh and a self confessed Labour man. This makes for an interesting half hour as they all pull apart 'the Clegg Bounce' and 'the Brown Effect'. Everyone in this podcast is known for their straight talking and you will be left in doubt as to the state of the nation after this one.

The episode with "constitutional snogging" and the fans of "weak government"

April 23, 2010 13:06 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

Andy Myles joins Scotsman Podcast regulars; Joyce McMillan, Peter MacMahon and Lesley Riddoch. To say, it's a robust display of fireworks is an understatement. Andy Myles is the former Chief Executive of Scottish LibDems and has some issues about the current "Nick Clegg" bounce and the media treatment.

The Scotsman Podcast Number 9

April 16, 2010 15:14 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB

On the day after the Tories launched their election manifesto, Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser joined George Kerevan and Lesley in the pod. They started by looking at co-operatives, the emasculation of local government and the Scottish General Election. Detouring via the Leaders' Debate, they managed to pull apart the current campaign without a reference to Gene Hunt. Remarkable.

The Scotsman Podcast Number 8

April 09, 2010 11:39 - 38 minutes - 21.8 MB

This week in the pod, Kenny Farquharson and Joyce McMillan join Lesley Riddoch talk through how the election announcement was actually handled, what Coalition Government really means and the role of SamCam. As ever, strong opinions are expressed and if you listen carefully Lesley makes an appeal at the end that you could help with.

Caithness Debate Part 2

April 02, 2010 12:37 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

This is the recording, in its entirety, of the Caithness Debate or the Gaelic Debate. It is a continuation of the first part, without interruption, and plunges back into the discussion.

Caithness Debate Part 1

April 02, 2010 12:32 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MB

This is the recording, in its entirety, of the first half of the Caithness Debate or the Gaelic debate. This was a public meeting held at Mackay's Hotel in Wick in March 2010.

Scotsman Podcast Number 7

April 02, 2010 10:10 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MB

This week, Peter MacMahon, Joyce McMillan and Tiffany Jenkins join Lesley Riddoch in the pod. It all starts with 3 billion pounds cut from the Scottish Government, goes on to Tony Blair signing off, Tommy Sheridan stepping up and Alex Salmond standing down. As ever, good craic, some unusual opinions and more from Scotsman columnists.

Northern Horizons Podcast Number 1

March 30, 2010 16:56 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

Northern Horizons is an informal campaign group which aims to rejuvenate Scotland by examining the more rational, balanced and equal thinking and practice that’s contributed to the success of our Nordic neighbours. Our first “sell-out” event at the Scottish parliament on March 16th was a great success. Here NH co-founder, journalist and broadcaster, Lesley Riddoch discusses kindergarten, human capital, active citizens and truly local councils with two of the meetings feistiest contributors ...

Scotsman Podcat Number 6

March 26, 2010 09:32 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MB

Lesley is joined by George Kerevan in the pod to discuss the budget. At the time of the recording, the Budget had just been delivered and the discussion centers on the political implications rather than the price of cider.

The Scotsman Podcast Number 5

March 19, 2010 12:05 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MB

Lesley is joined by two new voices in the pod; Lee Randall and Kenny Farquharson. Topics include; the Pope, trams, marine energy and drug du jour, mephedrone. How do they manage to connect these up ? You will have to listen to find out.

The Scotsman Podcast Number 4

March 12, 2010 09:15 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this week's podcast; Tiffany Jenkins and Peter MacMahon join Lesley to to dissect subjects as diverse as; immigration, banks harassment, exports, voting and the Commonwealth Games logo. Here at Feisty, we trust you are enjoying this series of podcasts and any feedback would be appreciated.

Scotsman Podcast Number 3

March 05, 2010 14:03 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this week's podcast, recorded on 3 March 2010, Joyce McMillan, Bill Jamieson and George Kerevan join Lesley in the pod. Topics for consideration are canvassing, the latest polls and resignations and the usual revelations aplenty.

The Scotsman Podcast Number 2

February 26, 2010 14:50 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MB

Recorded at the Scotsman, the subjects of bullying, fat czars and literacy are all subjects that the panel of Peter McMahon, Joyce McMillan and Bill Jamieson pick over with Lesley this week.

The first one...the Scotsman Podcast

February 19, 2010 11:10 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

Get opinionated writers in a room and get'em talking about the week's issues. This is the simple mission of the Scotsman podcast. This week, as the series kicks off, Lesley Riddoch is joined in the pod by 5 Scotsman columnists. Peter MacMahon, George Kerevan, Joyce McMillan, Bill Jamieson and Tiffany Jenkins. There are some very interesting revelations.

Whilst writing a book in a writers' retreat in Sweden...

January 27, 2010 19:14 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB

Lesley took herself off to Sweden to write a book and think.However, we did tempt her to come up to the microphone via Skype to record some thoughts about Steig Larsson, Corton Vale, equality and some other issues. Keep coming back there will be more.

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