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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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1:18:37

Suicide: Less Hashtags, More Conversation Please //...

Blethered ·

2021/01/29

I'm joined by Scottish rapper, author and social commentator Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey for a second time, on Blethered.We talk about Darren’s new TV series ‘Class Wars’, coming soon on BBC Scotland, and we take a look at Scotland’s drug death statistics and the Scottish government’s recent response and actions to mitigate the crisis.We also discuss suicide, and why deeply uncomfortable conversation will ultimately be more effective than well-intentioned hashtags and soundbites, plus plenty more.Support

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1:10:42

Adam Miller aka Old Firm Facts

Blethered ·

2021/01/22

Adam Miller is a football writer and columnist, who started out by writing and sharing jokes online on the very popular @OldFirmFacts Twitter account, before turning it into a full time careerWe talk about how he made that jump and some of the experiences he’s had so far, the transformative power of doing what you really enjoy in life, and the positive influence that new voices in media can have.Old Firm Facts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oldfirmfacts1Support Blethered on Patreon:

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1:36:14

Uncovering The Bosnian Genocide // with Robert McNeil...

Blethered ·

2020/12/07

Robert McNeil is a Glaswegian who played a key role in uncovering the evidence of genocide in Bosnia with the United Nations, through the excavation of mass graves in Srebrenica.We discuss Robert's early life and the experiences that shaped him, his first job as a mortuary assistant and how it prepared for him for what life had in store, and how he ended up working on the Bosnian project and the horrors and complexities that surrounded it.We reflect on the relatively recent events in Srebrenica,

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1:00:24

Author and Screenwriter Neil Forsyth

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2020/12/02

Author, screenwriter and journalist Neil Forsyth tells me about how he started out, and the weird and wonderful adventures he found himself on when writing features for the now-defunct lads mags of the late 90’s early 2000’s.We talk about his first book ‘Other People’s Money’, about Elliot Castro, who lived the millionaires lifestyle through credit card fraud and we discuss Neil’s work as a screenwriter, including the critically acclaimed and multiple award winning drama ‘Guilt’, on the BBC.You’ll

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1:17:46

True Crime Conversations // Glasgow Murderer...

Blethered ·

2020/11/24

I’m joined by Dionne Basra and we’re talking about Alexander Pacteau, who was sentenced to life in prison at the High Court in Glasgow in 2015, for the murder of Karen Buckley, an Irish nursing student who was residing in the city.Dionne describes the timeline of events and we give our thoughts as the case unfolds throughout the episode, including our opinion on why people are so fascinated by crimes and police investigations like these.Topics and cases of this nature are obviously highly sensitive

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1:04:04

Former Undercover Policeman Simon McLean

Blethered ·

2020/11/20

Simon McLean is a former undercover police officer who worked with the Serious Crime Squad in Glasgow, where he pursued drug dealers, gangsters, terrorists, murderers and paedophiles. Simon’s recently released The Ten Percent, a tell-all book that gives you a very rare insight into that world and details what The Ten Percent of police officers are willing to do to make sure those people they’re fighting against, are brought down.We talk about Simon’s view on drug decriminalisation and why we need to

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1:16:34

Should Scotland Legalise All Drugs? // with...

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2020/11/13

Drug-law reform campaigner Peter Krykant talks about his own experience as a serious drug user before eventually going into recovery and turning his life around,We discuss the reasons that people start taking drugs in the first place and we take a detailed look at Scotland’s shocking drug-death record in recent years,Peter also explains why he set up a drug-consumption room programme in Glasgow and how it can benefit society as a whole, by helping people into different forms of recovery, removing

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1:23:04

All Bets Are Off // with GamTalk founder Paul Pettigrew

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2020/11/09

Founded by Paul Pettigrew in the wake of his own gambling addiction that saw him attempt to take his own life, GamTalk provides education on gambling addiction, and support to those affected by it.We discuss how Paul started gambling and the impact it had on his life and relationships, Paul explains his lowest point of an attempted suicide and how he then started to take decisive action to turn things around, and we talk about GamTalk and the aims of the project, including advice on how to regain

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46:25

MTV Catfish UK x Blethered

Blethered ·

2020/11/02

I’m joined by Matt Dean, Senior Casting Producer on MTV Catfish UK.Catfishing is the modern phenomenon of internet predators that fabricate online identities in order to trick people into emotional or romantic relationships, over a long period of time. Matt and I discuss Catfishing, the sharp rise in cases during lockdown and I explain how I established the name, address and location of a man in Kilmarnock who was using my photos while contacting children and young women.Matt also talks about other

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1:17:41

The Stripper Diaries // with Lindsay Ferrigan

Blethered ·

2020/10/23

We discuss Lindsay’s career in the radio industry and her time at TalkSport and we talk about the difficulties faced by women working in media, specifically sport media - including social media abuse in general. Lindsay also lifts the lid on her time spent working as a stripper, delving into some of the darker aspects of the industry and we take a look at the stigmas and attitudes that surround sites like Only Fans and AdmireMe. You'll hear about Scottish footballers she met on the scene, the

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1:10:58

Presenter & Journalist Connie McLaughlin

Blethered ·

2020/10/04

We talk about Connie’s career as a presenter, journalist and behavioural coach, starting out as a woman in an entirely male-dominated industry, and Connie explains how meditation and mindfulness can improve daily life. As always, there’s plenty more conversation in there.Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:04:28

Looking Back On Life // with My Grandpa

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2020/09/30

I sit down with my Grandpa and talk to him about his life and experiences, and about our relationship and memories together.It was a great laugh and a real privilege to be able to do it.Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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51:39

Abducted, Imprisoned & Tortured In India // Jagtar...

Blethered ·

2020/09/24

I'm joined by Gurpreet, the brother of Jagtar Singh Johal, who was abducted on the streets of India in 2017 and subsequently accused of seven murders by the Indian authorities. The accusation is completely unfounded and without evidence, with no charges ever made, and no trial ever held. He’s now been detained and routinely tortured for well over 1,000 days.The case is a troubling one and Gurpreet outlines the level of torture his brother has experienced, the anguish he and his family have faced

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Blethered en Español // Conversación con Pablo

Blethered ·

2020/09/17

Un episodio en español, hablando con mi amigo Pablo.Pablo es de Argentina y ha vivido en Barcelona, Francia, Italia e Irlanda. Hablamos de la vida con Covid, sobre viviendo en países diferentes y más.An episode of Blethered in Spanish, with my friend Pablo. Pablo is from Argentina and has lived in Barcelona, France, Italy and Ireland. We speak about life with Covid, living in different countries, and more.Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact:

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1:23:11

A (Scottish-Indian) Woman In A Man’s World // with...

Blethered ·

2020/09/13

Aarti Joshi is the head of marketing and communications for DF Concerts, the people who brought you T in The Park, TRNSMT and countless concerts and music events.Aarti is Scottish-Indian and while being as Scottish as you could possibly be, she also has a very rich cultural heritage, of which she’s rightly proud. We talk about what it was like to grow up with a different cultural background to the so-called ‘norm’, and experiencing racism in different forms.We also discuss Aarti's interesting

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1:06:56

Gambling Addiction & Campaigning For Regulation //...

Blethered ·

2020/08/26

Matt was previously Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman and has been instrumental in bringing about more stringent regulation on betting companies in the UK, through the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. We talk about Matt’s previous gambling addiction and the depths that he fell to as a result, we discuss the impact of gambling in communities throughout the UK, and Matt talks about working with Jeremy Corbyn in the run up to the general election, as well as both our thoughts on the current political landscape

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1:25:09

Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Graham Lyle

Blethered ·

2020/08/20

Graham grew up in Largs and moved to London in the 1960’s, where he worked as a songwriter for Apple Music, the legendary music label owned by The Beatles.He had his own illustrious performing career as part of Gallagher & Lyle, before he turned his attentions to songwriting again. He's written tracks for Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, and so many more global superstars. Graham talks about having three number 1 hits at the same time in multiple countries,

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1:08:26

Shamima Begum, Deradicalisation & National Security...

Blethered ·

2020/08/11

Aimen Dean was a member of Al Qaeda before he defected to join MI6, where he continued to operate within Al Qaeda as an undercover spy.In this episode, we discuss Shamima Begum and her appeal to be able to return to the UK, I ask Aimen if he thinks deradicalisation programs work, and I ask him some listeners questions.Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 See acast.com/privacy for

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1:13:04

Guns, Gangs & Number 1 Hits // with Musician Dan Dare

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2020/07/31

Music Producer & Performer Dan Dare grew up in West London and was involved in gang culture and serous crime at a young age, before throwing himself into music. He quickly earned a solid reputation in the industry and has worked with numerous major artists worldwide, and most recently co-wrote and produced Head & Heart, the current UK Number 1 by Joel Corry and MNEK (July 2020).We talk about Dan’s tough upbringing, his music career and the honesty about his mental health in his music. His

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1:14:10

The LaFontaines Frontman Kerr Okan

Blethered ·

2020/07/10

Kerr is the front man of the phenomenal LaFontaines and he talks about how he fell into music and the mad journey that it’s taken him on.Kerr tells some hilarious stories, including being arrested in Marrakech and losing the band’s entire budget for a music video on one spin in the casino, you’ll hear exactly why he loves doing what he does and we also discuss the male suicide epidemic in Kerr’s hometown of Motherwell. We dissect the concept social media and it’s grip on our lives. It’s a

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