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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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1:17:46

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...

Blethered ·

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

Blethered ·

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

Blethered ·

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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30:31

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

Blethered ·

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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1:10:30

Going Undercover // BBC Investigative Journalist...

Blethered ·

2020/07/03

Myles recently won a Gold Award for Best News Coverage at the Aria Awards in London for an exposé into a so-called ‘Pick Up Artist’ operating in Glasgow , which led to the individual being jailed for two years and placed on the offenders register for ten years. What followed was Myles going undercover and posing as a-student at a Pick Up Artist bootcamp in London, before confronting the organisers on what they were doing.We talk about how these groups came to Myles’ attention and the logistics of

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1:19:57

North Korea, ISIS & The EDL // with Jake Warren

Blethered ·

2020/06/17

Jake is a documentary maker who has worked for Vice, the BBC, Channel 4 and many others - going into places like North Korea and Liberia, and getting up close and personal with Islamic preachers and the far-right English Defence League, more commonly known as the EDL.We talk about Jake’s experience in North Korea and the relationship he’s managed to cultivate with the North Korean government, you’ll hear about the best garlic naan bread he’s ever shared with an ISIS executioner and we talk about

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1:50:48

Pittodrie, Piqué & Poblenou // with Graham Hunter

Blethered ·

2020/06/02

Renowned football journalist Graham Hunter talks to me about his love of Spain, interesting points in his career and his thoughts on when luck meets opportunity.There's good humour, fascinating insight and tales of Sir Alex Ferguson, Gerard Pique, Pierre Van Hooijdonk, Vicente Del Bosque and plenty more.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

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1:17:06

Planes, Trains & Public Relations // with Darryl...

Blethered ·

2020/05/20

Darryl Broadfoot and I talk about his experiences across Scottish journalism and PR, the accessibility of sport in our society and we discuss the mollycoddling of the younger generation and whether they’re being set up for a spectacular fall.You’ll also hear some funny stories including a Scottish international’s sleeping pills kicking in during a post-match interview, and about a high-profile Dutch international possibly indulging in a wee bit of bad behaviour while on pre-season with Rangers in

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