MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST

EPISODE 35 w/ MORGAN + LUKE (EMME WOODS) PART 1

January 23, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 35 of MOOD SWINGS! Our guests this week are Morgan and Luke of EMME WOODS. Morgan and Luke were just back from a run of gigs in Los Angeles so in this episode I got a run down of their adventures and we also discussed music, mental health, chocolate milk and a whole lot more, all next to a roaring log fire! Thanks to them both for their time! Keep up with the band at: Twitter/Instagram: @EmmeWoodsMusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmmeWoodsMusic www.em...

EPISODE 34 w/ AIDAN MOFFAT

January 16, 2018 20:27 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Hello and welcome to Episode 34 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast! This week my guest is a legend of the Scottish music scene, first finding success as the front man of the band ARAB STRAP and having had countless projects since collaborating with the likes of MOGWAI, FRIGHTENED RABBIT, BILL WELLS and most recently RM HUBBERT, it's Aidan Moffat! I met Aidan at a flat in the West end of Glasgow before Mogwai's Christmas gig. We chatted about Star Wars, Arab Strap, therapy, medication and mental heal...

MOOD SWINGS MOVIE CLUB #1: SHAME

January 14, 2018 19:06 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hello and welcome to what I hope will be a monthly BONUS podcast, MOOD SWINGS MOVIE CLUB! For this first episode myself, Cara McKenzie and Rebecca Clark took a look at Steve McQueen's tale of sex addiction 'SHAME', starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan. There was wine, there was gin, there was carrot cake and there was some lovely conversation. Be sure to share, let us know what you think of the podcast and hit us up with more movie suggestions! Thanks!

EPISODE 33 w/ DAVY KING (STAR ROVER)

January 10, 2018 00:14 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 33 of MOOD SWINGS. My guest this week is Davy King of Edinburgh based band STAR ROVER. I met Davy in a Cafe Nero in central Glasgow in early December (because we couldn't get a seat in any of the surrounding Wetherspoons) and we talked about Star Rover, exercise, Blue Planet, philosophy, self harm and mental health. Thanks Davy! Keep up with Davy and Star Rover: STAR ROVER on Facebook Twitter: @StarRoverBand MUSIC Please note that this podcast con...

EPISODE 32 w/ EILIDH MCMILLAN (BREAKFAST MUFF /// RAPID TAN) PART 2

January 05, 2018 00:37 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MB

Hello and welcome to part 2 of our first podcast of 2018, with Eilidh McMillan of Breakfast Muff and Rapid Tan. In this second part me and Eilidh talk about the current state of the music industry, society and access to mental health care services and a whole lot more. Thanks Eilidh! Keep up with Eilidh: Instagram: lovelystitch666 www.lovelystitch666.com Breakfast Muff: Twitter/Instagram: @breakfastmuff Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakfastmuff Rapid Tan: Instagram: rapidtan69...

EPISODE 32 w/ EILIDH MCMILLAN (BREAKFAST MUFF /// RAPID TAN) PART 1

January 02, 2018 17:09 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Hello and welcome to the first MOOD SWINGS podcast of 2018! This week's guest is Eilidh McMillan of the Glasgow bands BREAKFAST MUFF and RAPID TAN. Me and Eilidh talked about growing up in small Scottish towns, Pete Doherty, growing up with a transgender parent, Kate Nash and of course mental health. Part 2 to follow. THANKS EILIDH! Keep up with Eilidh: Instagram: lovelystitch666 www.lovelystitch666.com Breakfast Muff: Twitter/Instagram: @breakfastmuff Facebook: www.fac...

EPISODE 31: MOOD SWINGS XMAS SPECIAL (PART 2)

December 23, 2017 23:20 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Part 2 of the MOOD SWINGS XMAS SPECIAL see's myself, Naomi Christie, Cara Lucia Mckenzie, Charley Buchan, Rebecca Clark and Molly McLachlan reflecting on how 2017 has been for each of us, however we do drift onto some other topics. Probably not for the faint hearted, or easily offended. Please note that this podcast contains conversation on the topics of self harm and addiction.

EPISODE 31: MOOD SWINGS XMAS SPECIAL (PART 1)

December 22, 2017 13:31 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Hello! Welcome to the MOOD SWINGS XMAS SPECIAL with myself, Rebecca Clark, Molly McLachlan, Charley Buchan, Cara-Lucia Mckenzie and Naomi Christie, the photographer who never planned to be involved, but got involved. In part 1 we talk all about mental health over the festive season and that's all I'm going to say about it. Merry Christmas!

EPISODE 30 w/ MARK McG (PART 2)

December 14, 2017 21:02 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Me and Mark had moved to a different cafe this time to record our second hour of conversation. In this part we talk about Sleaford Mods, more about music, alcohol, drinking and not drinking before going on stage, mental health and a whole load of other rambling. Apologies for the background music. Thanks Mark! Keep up with Mark here: The Girobabies: Facebook Twitter: @Girobabies Bandcamp Jackal Trades: Facebook Twitter: @Jackal_Trades Bandcamp Traffic Cone Records: Fac...

EPISODE 30 w/ MARK McG (PART 1)

December 12, 2017 22:38 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Welcome to episode 30 of MOOD SWINGS with MARK McG, musician, rapper, comedian, booking agent and all round dude of the Glasgow and Scottish music scene. Me and Mark talk about mental health, music, Glasgow, Oasis, Mark's recent decision to open up about his life and mental health in his music and a whole bunch more. Thanks Mark! Keep up with Mark: The Girobabies: Facebook Twitter: @Girobabies Bandcamp Jackal Trades: Facebook Twitter: @Jackal_Trades Bandcamp ...

EPISODE 29 w/ CORRIE GILLIES (PINACT)

December 05, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Here is EPISODE 29 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast! This week my guest is the guitar player and singer of Glasgow based grunge band PINACT, Corrie Gillies. I sat down with Corrie to talk about the band, their recent tour of the USA, anti-depressants, food poisoning and a whole lot more, all the while being attacked by his cat, Grizzly. Cheers Corrie! Keep up with Pinact: Twitter: @pinact Instagram: @pinactpinact Pinact on Facebook Website/Webstore

EPISODE 28 w/ HALINA RIFAI (PODCART /// RESPITE ROOM)

November 28, 2017 23:29 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 28 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast. This week's guest is music journalist and podcast hero Halina Rifai of PODCART and the RESPITE ROOM mental health website. Me and Halina met in her home in the south side of Glasgow and talked about music, mental health, growing up in small towns and moving to the city and a whole lot about Halina's life and work. It was lovely. Thanks Halina! Keep up with Halina at: Twitter: @halina1979 Instagram: @myradfatdiary PODCA...

EPISODE 27 w/ GAIL PORTER (PART 2)

November 23, 2017 15:49 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Hello and welcome back to EPISODE 27 of MOOD SWINGS with the legendary Gail Porter. In this second part, me and Gail get a bit deeper into mental health, as well as discussing movies, music, Gail's upcoming book and a whole lot more. We also do a very small duet of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M. Please forgive us. Massive thanks to Gail for talking to me! Keep up with Gail: Twitter: @Gailporter Instagram: @iamgailporter Article referenced in the podcast can be found at The Respite Roo...

EPISODE 27 w/ GAIL PORTER (PART 1)

November 21, 2017 23:33 - 55 minutes - 77.6 MB

Hello! Episode 27 of MOOD SWINGS is here and it features the second conversation I was lucky enough to record on my recent trip to London, with the legendary Gail Porter! Gail has worked extensively in TV and Radio, featuring on shows such as The Big Breakfast, Top of the Pops, Dead Famous and much more. Over the years, Gail has made no secret of her troubles with mental health and is as honest and open as they come, making the chance to sit down with her and talk mental health absolutely in...

EPISODE 26 w/ CHRIS + STU (HARDCORE LISTING)

November 14, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Hello and welcome to Episode 26 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast. This week's episode was recorded on my very recent trip to London. On Friday I nipped out to Grays in Essex to the Whiff Inn to record with Stu Whiffen and Christopher Glasson of Hardcore Listing, a podcast which features a whole bunch of top 5 lists from Chris, Stu and their guests. Over a couple of gluten free vegan lagers we discussed music, mindfulness, social media, Shane Meadows and of course mental health. Massive thanks ...

EPISODE 25 MOOD SWINGS LIVE @ SPIN ABERDEEN 27/10/17 (PART 2)

November 09, 2017 11:38 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Here's part 2 of our very first LIVE podcast, recorded at Spin Vinyl in Aberdeen. Part 2 features 4 brilliant guests, first up we have Mae Diansangu for a chat and some poetry, then Euan Davidson with a reading and some banter and following this we are joined once again by Rebecca Clark and Charley Buchan for a Q&A with the audience. Enjoy! Keep up with everyone at the links below: Twitter: @FitlikeRecords - Charley @tweeteuan - Euan @Synonamous - Rebecca @vava90 - Mae ...

EPISODE 25 MOOD SWINGS LIVE @ SPIN ABERDEEN 27/10/17 (PART 1)

November 07, 2017 23:52 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Episode 25 is here and it is part 1 of our very first LIVE PODCAST from a couple of weeks back at SPIN Aberdeen. This first part features myself introducing the live show and talking a little about the podcast before speaking to two incredible guests, Rebecca Clark and Charley Buchan. I ask both guests to describe a positive and negative aspect of living with mental health issues as well as some general discussion and shart stories. Oh, and Rebecca performs a poem! Part 2 to follow with ...

EPISODE 24 w/ JOHN AGGASILD (PART 2)

November 02, 2017 22:34 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Here is part 2 of EPISODE 24 with my old pal and stand up comedian JOHN AGGASILD. The chat continues in much the same fashion as part 1 with us further discussing comedy, mental health among people in comedy and other creative fields, writing, therapy, and a whole bunch more. Again, a big thanks to John! Keep up with John at: Twitter: @johnaggasild Instagram: @fauxdisney

EPISODE 24 w/ JOHN AGGASILD (PART 1)

November 01, 2017 21:29 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Hello. Welcome to EPISODE 24 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast. My guest this week is stand up comedian John Aggasild. I spoke to John fresh from his homecoming performance of his debut show 'Welcome' and not long after a run at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Me and John discussed always being late, Snickers, comedy, The Fringe, writing, mental health and a whole heap more. Cheers John! Keep up with John at: Instagram: @fauxdisney Twitter: @johnaggasild

EPISODE 23 w/ AMBER CLARKSON

October 24, 2017 17:11 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Hello. Episode 23 is here and in this week's conversation, I found myself chatting to Amber Clarkson. Amber is originally from Canada, but has travelled extensively all across the planet and has worked in mental health, addiction and drug rehabilitation and with young people who have been sexually exploited. Amber talked to me about her career, her travels, her own mental health, ghost stories, her new t-shirt and design company MAESAAFA and a whole lot more. A massive thanks to Amber for ta...

EPISODE 22 w/ REBECCA CLARK (PART 2)

October 20, 2017 10:15 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

Hello. Here is part 2 of my chat with local poet Rebecca Clark. More of the same from us in this second part although we also talk about soup and Pringles, tell shart stories and Rebecca performs a couple of her brilliant poems. Among this there is conversation about self harm and sexual assault so please consider this before listening. Thanks to Rebecca for coming on the podcast! Keep up with Rebecca at: Twitter: @Synonamous Instagram: @rebeccaclarkxox Please note that this podcast ...

EPISODE 22 w/ REBECCA CLARK PART 1

October 17, 2017 23:38 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Episode 22 of MOOD SWINGS is here and features local poet Rebecca Clark. Me and Rebecca talk about the local poetry scene, growing up in small towns, bad hairdressing experiences, cats and of course mental health. This podcast was recorded in the dead of night over too much red wine, which had been opened with a screwdriver. Please bear this in mind. Thanks Rebecca! Keep up with Rebecca at: Twitter: @Synonamous Instagram: @rebeccaclarkxox Please note that this podcast contains c...

EPISODE 21 w/ CHARLEY BUCHAN (PART 2)

October 13, 2017 13:40 - 55 minutes - 77.2 MB

Here is part 2 of my podcast with Charley Buchan of Best Girl Athlete, CS Buchan and Fitlike Records. If you enjoyed part 1 (which I imagine you did if you've come back for more) then you are in for a treat as the conversation ebbs and flows in much the same way as we meander through music, mental health, Simon Le Bon, depressing trips to KFC, the writing and recording of the latest Best Girl Athlete record and misinterpreting lyrics with catastrophic effect. Again, a massive thanks to Charl...

EPISODE 21 w/ CHARLEY BUCHAN PART 1

October 11, 2017 09:31 - 49 minutes - 69.6 MB

Episode 21 is here and it's another 2 parter! This week my guest is local musician and record label owner Charley Buchan who plays with Best Girl Athlete, has his own solo project CS Buchan and runs the label Fitlike Records. Me and Charley talked about his music, music in general, his car rolling down the hill, mental health and hamsters, among other things. Enjoy! Keep up with Charley at: https://fitlikerecords.com Facebook: Fitlike Records CS Buchan Best Girl Athlete T...

EPISODE 20 w/ RUSSELL ANDERSON

October 03, 2017 15:44 - 1 hour - 118 MB

A couple of weeks ago I was delighted to get the chance to speak to former Aberdeen Football Club captain Russell Anderson! Me and Russell discussed his career, the pressures of professional football, how mental health and support for players in the game has changed over the years, his frustrating periods of injury and the effects this had on him, the responsibility of captaining his home town team and of course, winning the league cup. A massive thanks to Russell for taking the time to talk...

EPISODE 19 w/ MARC BURROWS + NICOLETTA WYLDE (PART 2)

September 29, 2017 10:31 - 49 minutes - 69.9 MB

Here is part 2 of my chat with Marc Burrows and Nicoletta Wylde, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this second part we talked about Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, some of Marc's experiences as a music journalist, some of the processes behind both Marc's and Nicoletta's respective shows, what inspired them both to start performing with a healthy chunk of mental health chat in there too. Massive thanks to Marc and Nicoletta! Find Marc at: Twitter/Instagram: @20thcenturymarc Find N...

EPISODE 19 w/ MARC BURROWS + NICOLETTA WYLDE (PART 1)

September 27, 2017 10:37 - 56 minutes - 79.4 MB

This week's podcast is with 2 incredible guests. Firstly Marc Burrows who is a stand up comedian and journalist, who brought his show 'Mind Your Head' to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Nicoletta Wylde is a prose and poetry performer who herself is working on a show to bring to next years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This was of course recorded in the heart of the Fringe, after Marc's last show of his run, which accounts for the background noise. Enjoy! Find Marc at: Twitter/Instagra...

EPISODE 18 w/ MAE DIANSANGU (PART 2)

September 22, 2017 10:53 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Part 2 of my chat with local poet Mae Diansangu. The conversation very much continued in the same vein as part 1 and Mae was kind enough to perform a couple of poem's at the end. We also talked about The Smiths, ukulele playing, what normal people talk about and Love Island. Thanks Mae! Please note that this podcast contains conversation on the topics of heroin use, sexual trauma and mental health issues. Find Mae on Twitter: @vava90

EPISODE 18 w/ MAE DIANSANGU (PART 1)

September 18, 2017 19:39 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Series 2 of MOOD SWINGS is here and we kick off with an absolutely brilliant 2 parter. The guest this week is local Aberdeen poet Mae Diansangu. Mae has only been performing poetry a short while but has become a fast favourite of the local scene with her emotive and honest poetry, delivered with equal warmth and sharpness. In this first part me and Mae talk about upset stomachs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, poetry and of course mental health. Massive thanks to Mae for talking to me.

EPISODE 17 w/ KELEIGH WOLF

August 25, 2017 10:03 - 1 hour - 159 MB

On my recent travels to London, I was lucky enough to get to sit down and chat with writer and performance poet Keleigh Wolf. Keleigh moved to London from Grand Rapids (not Palm Springs), Michigan five years ago. We talked about her life on both sides of the Atlantic, glam rock and mental health. Keleigh was kind enough to perform some of her poetry at the end of the podcast too! Thanks Keleigh for taking the time to talk to me, and for the veggie haggis! Keep up Keleigh at: Facebook:...

EPISODE 16: LOUIS THEROUX SPECIAL w/ RICH WELLS (JIGGLE APPAREL) PART 2

August 07, 2017 17:37 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

Here is part 2 of my podcast with Rich Wells of Jiggle Apparel, recorded in his tattoo studio Dock Street Tattoos, Leeds. In this second part we talk about mental health and Rich's career as a tattoo artist and Louis Theroux among other nonsense. We were a little boozy by the end, be warned. Get your own Jiggle Apparel goods at https://www.jiggleapparel.com Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiggleapparel/ Twitter/Instagram: @jiggleapparel and see Rich's Tattoo wor...