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’Fame Just Wasn’t For Me’ // with David Sneddon

Blethered - February 25, 2022 00:23 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
I'm joined by Scottish singer-songwriter David Sneddon! We talk about winning Fame Academy and being catapulted to overnight fame throughout the UK, and going on to support Elton John on tour… The downsides of fame and why he very quickly turned his back on the concept of celebrity,  And you’...

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'Fame Just Wasn't For Me' // with David Sneddon

Blethered - February 25, 2022 00:23 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
I'm joined by Scottish singer-songwriter David Sneddon! We talk about winning Fame Academy and being catapulted to overnight fame throughout the UK, and going on to support Elton John on tour… The downsides of fame and why he very quickly turned his back on the concept of celebrity,  And...

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It's a P.O.D.C.A.S.T // with Hyyts

Blethered - February 18, 2022 01:32 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about: How they started making music after being lifelong pals Supporting Boy George at The Hydro in Glasgow Hearing their music on BBC Radio 1 Their Partick Thistle tune that went viral Upcoming gigs and festivals + As Always, loads more...

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It’s a P.O.D.C.A.S.T // with Hyyts

Blethered - February 18, 2022 01:32 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about: How they started making music after being lifelong pals Supporting Boy George at The Hydro in Glasgow Hearing their music on BBC Radio 1 Their Partick Thistle tune that went viral Upcoming gigs and festivals + As Always, loads more www...

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The Dangers of Klarna, Money Worries & Small Changes // with Tommy Gallacher

Blethered - January 31, 2022 13:32 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Debt expert Tommy is back for another conversation and we reflect on the January blues and the stress that can follow the Christmas period... We discuss Buy Now Pay Later schemes such as Klarna and ClearPay and how people can fall into that trap... And we talk about how people have gone f...

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The Dangers of Klarna, Money Worries & Small Changes // with Tommy Gallacher

Blethered - January 31, 2022 13:32 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Debt expert Tommy is back for another conversation and we reflect on the January blues and the stress that can follow the Christmas period... We discuss Buy Now Pay Later schemes such as Klarna and ClearPay and how people can fall into that trap... And we talk about how people have gone from s...

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BAFTA Winning Filmmaker Hannah Currie

Blethered - January 20, 2022 00:14 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
BAFTA award winner Hannah Currie talks to me about her excellent new documentary 'Talent', on BBC Scotland, how she overcame personal challenges to go on and create the work that she has done, and we chat about her standout films so far. As always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.ne...

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Live at St Luke's // Karen Dunbar - Part 2

Blethered - January 14, 2022 04:07 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01

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Live at St Luke’s // Karen Dunbar - Part 2

Blethered - January 14, 2022 04:07 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

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Live at St Luke's // Part 1 - Darren McGarvey

Blethered - December 30, 2021 04:51 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar. Part 2 with both Karen Dunbar & Darren out next week! www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01

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Live at St Luke’s // Part 1 - Darren McGarvey

Blethered - December 30, 2021 04:51 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar. Part 2 with both Karen Dunbar & Darren out next week! www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hos...

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Building An International Brand // The Bee Inspired Story

Blethered - December 23, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Former Scottish footballers Steven Robb and Marc Corcoran are the founders of clothing brand 'Bee Inspired'. We talk: The reality and challenges of life after football Origins in Bangkok Starting the brand with just a few t-shirts for sale Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez wearing Bee Inspired To...

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"To Be Accepted, I Had To Play The Fool" // with Bash The Entertainer

Blethered - December 16, 2021 00:19 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Bash talks about fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end up in Glasgow with his family, and the difficult early days of integration into Scottish life, and: Encountering bullies and racism at school Surviving through being funny From making videos on Facebook, to fronting ...

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”To Be Accepted, I Had To Play The Fool” // with Bash The Entertainer

Blethered - December 16, 2021 00:19 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Bash talks about fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end up in Glasgow with his family, and the difficult early days of integration into Scottish life, and: Encountering bullies and racism at school Surviving through being funny From making videos on Facebook, to fronting natio...

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Black & Scottish // with Filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire

Blethered - December 02, 2021 00:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Filmmaker and Director Stewart Kyasimire talks to me about moving to Glasgow from Kenya at a young age, his BAFTA nominated documentary 'Black & Scottish', encountering racism, and the steely guidance of his Mum. And as, always, bloody loads more. Come and listen with us. www.dontfretabou...

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Freak Accidents, Elton John & Me // with Bow Anderson

Blethered - November 25, 2021 00:35 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Award winning singer-songwriter Bow Anderson tells me about how a freak accident which nearly resulted in her losing her leg, set her off on her already illustrious career path. We talk Elton John and Cyndi Lauper being fans, performing on German TV as David Guetta looked on, and what's next fo...

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The Scottish Ghost Hunters

Blethered - November 18, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Yvonne and David from The Scottish Ghost Company talk about their nighttime ghost hunts at some iconic locations across Scotland, and a collection of terrifying paranormal experiences and ghost stories... www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren ...

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Classic Episode: Stuart Cosgrove

Blethered - November 12, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Stuart Cosgrove talks about growing up in Perth before setting off for university, which saw him study in both England and America, including a stint at Harvard University, before embarking on an illustrious and fascinating career in the media, spanning four decades and still going strong.  On ...

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Musician Luke La Volpe

Blethered - October 27, 2021 01:31 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow - Friday 26th November: gigss.co/blethered Musician Luke La Volpe talks about going from playing gigs in pubs aged 13, to selling out King Tuts in a few hours, while still an unsigned artist… Luke explains how he was planning to quit music in 201...

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What's It Like To Be A Woman? // with Robyn Kennedy

Blethered - October 17, 2021 23:02 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Robyn and I discuss how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis in today’s world, from everyday harassment and sexism, and also more severe incidents such as physical and sexual assault… We look at the dangers faced by women, big and small every time they leave the house, and what men can ...

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What’s It Like To Be A Woman? // with Robyn Kennedy

Blethered - October 17, 2021 23:02 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Robyn and I discuss how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis in today’s world, from everyday harassment and sexism, and also more severe incidents such as physical and sexual assault… We look at the dangers faced by women, big and small every time they leave the house, and what men can do to...

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Don’t Let Debt Kill Your Happiness // with Tommy Gallacher

Blethered - October 13, 2021 00:43 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Tommy’s back for a follow up to our first conversation where we unpacked the stigma that exists around debt, how people fall into it in the first place, and the options available to help you to resolve it. We discuss the reaction to that conversation and how people got in touch for help after l...

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Resilience, Regeneration & Rugby // with Grayson Hart

Blethered - September 03, 2021 02:08 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Grayson Hart tells me about his challenging upbringing in New Zealand, before moving to Scotland to play professional rugby... We discuss how serious injury saw him dependent on severe painkillers just to get through each session... And we chat about Pure Sport CBD, Grayson’s company that spec...

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Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Dylan John Thomas

Blethered - September 01, 2021 23:03 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Dylan John Thomas joins me in the studio to talk about supporting both Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher on their arena tours, we discuss Dylan's new post-lockdown sound, and we look ahead to TRNSMT 2021. And as always, plenty more. Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/ble...

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Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Saint Phnx

Blethered - August 28, 2021 13:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
I talk to Stevie and Al of Saint Phnx about their early beginnings in band Vigo Thieves, you’ll hear about their tours with Yung Blud and Lewis Capaldi, and the lads reflect on how perseverance and a love for what they do has got them to the where they are. Blethered LIVE at St Luke's: https://...

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Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Amy MacDonald

Blethered - August 23, 2021 10:27 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Blethered x cinch presents TRNSMT I'm joined by Amy MacDonald and we discuss her first steps in music, having a drink backstage with U2, and how much she's looking forward to getting back on the road. And as always, so much more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Instagram: https:...

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Labour MSP Paul Sweeney

Blethered - August 18, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
We discuss Paul’s departure from Westminster and the realities of life during Covid after being an MP, moving to Holyrood to serve in the Scottish parliament and pushing for change in Scottish politics. And we chat about the need for alliances in communities, if we want to see real progression....

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Boxer Nathaniel Collins

Blethered - August 12, 2021 01:35 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Commonwealth Featherweight Champion boxer Nathaniel Collins tell me about his early steps into amateur boxing after overcoming a physical defect at birth, before eventually travelling all over the world to compete against the very best. We discuss his transition into professional boxing, includ...

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Celtic, Life Thereafter & Beating Cancer // with Dean

Blethered - July 28, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Former footballer Dean Richardson talks about his days as a youth player at Celtic in the early 2000’s and the progression of his career after leaving Celtic Park. On top of that, there’s some funny stories about nights in the cells in Dublin and physical assaults from the enigmatic Tommy...

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Celtic, Life Thereafter & Beating Cancer // with Dean Richardson

Blethered - July 28, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Former footballer Dean Richardson talks about his days as a youth player at Celtic in the early 2000’s and the progression of his career after leaving Celtic Park. On top of that, there’s some funny stories about nights in the cells in Dublin and physical assaults from the enigmatic Tommy Grave...

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