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Blethered

Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:51

Classic Episode: Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant

Blethered ·

2022/03/21

Recorded in London in 2019, Toby tells me about his unconventional route into one of Britain’s biggest radio stations and what it’s like to work there… We compare notes on our best wind-ups and practical jokes...And we talk about navigating the minefield of social media.And as always, plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:10:21

’My Mum Was Days From Death In The Soviet Union’ //...

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2022/03/11

Jake was on Blethered in June 2020, and told me all about making documentaries in North Korea, getting up close and personal with ISIS executioners, and spending time with the far-right English Defence League.This time, we talk about Jake’s podcast company Message Heard and their new projects, including the phenomenal ‘Finding Natasha’...We reflect on the success of Message Heard’s ‘Conflicted’ podcast, hosted by Thomas Small and former Blethered guest Aimen Dean…We have a laugh about the weird

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48:19

How Do You Deal With Grief? // with Chelsey Alexander

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2022/03/03

We’re talking about grief. How do you deal with it? Can you deal with it? Does it ever get easier?Chelsey sadly lost her mum in February 2020, and we talk about her journey up until now, and she shares her personal experience. It’s a different experience for everyone but there are also some shared realities. Whether you’re going through a similar situation, or someone close to you is, this might provide some comfort, support or insight into something that’s rarely spoken about or

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1:13:42

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

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2022/02/25

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’ll hear David reflect on his prolific songwriting career so far, writing hits for Lewis Capaldi, Hurts, Lana Del Rey, The Courteeners, Rag n Bone Man, Nicole Sherzinger, Olly Murs, and the list goes on and on and

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53:24

It’s a P.O.D.C.A.S.T // with Hyyts

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2022/02/18

I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about:How they started making music after being lifelong palsSupporting Boy George at The Hydro in GlasgowHearing their music on BBC Radio 1Their Partick Thistle tune that went viralUpcoming gigs and festivals+ As Always, loads morewww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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43:12

The Dangers of Klarna, Money Worries & Small Changes...

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2022/01/31

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 sleepless nights and miserable days, to enjoying life again after taking even the smallest steps to address their money and debt worries.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact:

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1:02:41

BAFTA Winning Filmmaker Hannah Currie

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2022/01/20

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.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:01:43

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

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2022/01/14

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: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:01

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

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2021/12/30

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: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:47

Building An International Brand // The Bee Inspired...

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2021/12/23

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 footballOrigins in BangkokStarting the brand with just a few t-shirts for saleLionel Messi & Luis Suarez wearing Bee InspiredTokyo, Barcelona, New York & MoreBusiness achievements, lessons learned & an eye on the future+ MoreBee Inspired Instagramwww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter:

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46:51

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

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2021/12/16

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 schoolSurviving through being funnyFrom making videos on Facebook, to fronting national brandsDoing it for familyAnd as always, there’s plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See

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59:36

Black & Scottish // with Filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire

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2021/12/02

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, loads more.Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:21

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

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2021/11/25

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 for one of Scotland's fastest rising music stars.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Karen Dunbar: gigss.co/bletheredContact:

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1:15:20

The Scottish Ghost Hunters

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2021/11/18

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 'Loki' McGarvey & Karen Dunbar: gigss.co/bletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01The Scottish Ghost Company:

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1:05:12

Classic Episode: Stuart Cosgrove

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2021/11/12

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 top of that, you’ll hear about his links to music megastar Beyonce, his involvement in The Great Train Robbery and the influence that he’s had in UK and Scottish media across multiple

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1:17:27

Spotlight: Living With HIV

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2021/11/08

I’ve put together three separate interviews, where I aim to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer. Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nneka Nikwolo. They each give me a personalised account of their lives, the realities of living with HIV and the challenges they've

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41:31

Musician Luke La Volpe

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2021/10/27

Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow - Friday 26th November: gigss.co/bletheredMusician 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 2019 and move to Australia, before he opened for Lewis Capaldi at Princes Street Gardens...And we talk about Luke being made a patron of the Music Venue Trust, alongside Paul McCartney after he organised ‘Sofathon

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55:23

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

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2021/10/17

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 help, both through their own behaviours and interventions…And we discuss the damaging impact that pornography can have, particularly in influencing the behaviours of younger men in today’s society.And as

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52:08

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

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2021/10/13

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 listening...We look at different definitions of ‘struggling with debt’ and how you don’t need to keep living miserably...And we dismantle the notion that debt is anything to be embarrassed about, it happens to

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52:39

Resilience, Regeneration & Rugby // with Grayson Hart

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2021/09/03

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 specialises in wellness products, and the difference it makes.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/bletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter:

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