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Have You Heard of MeThe January Man (1989)The January Man plays like a quiet, character-driven film about endurance, restraint, and the weight of beginnings. Set against gray skies and long winter shadows, the story follows a man who moves through the world with discipline and emotional control, shaped by loss, responsibility, and the belief that survival requires structure. He isn’t loud or flashy; his power comes from patience, from showing up when others fade, from carrying burdens without applause. As the film unfolds, small moments—missed calls, silent rooms, early mornings—reveal the cost of always being the steady one. By the final act, The January Man be...
2026-01-1403 min
Galway Bay fm - Galway Talks - with John MorleyMorley's Mouthfuls: This week on Galway TalksIt was an incredibly busy week in Irish politics. Government, media and the general public were quite shocked by the resignation of Finance Minister Paschal Donoghue. Thus meant that Cabinet Ministries had to be reshuffled, and into the senior Ministry of Education and Youth came Hildegarde Naughten, a big achievement for Ms. Naughten, a first for Fine Gael in the Galway West constituency, and a first minister for the constituency since Éamon Ó Cuív was a minister back in 2011. We discussed and congratulated the appointment with Hildegarde Naughten.
Staying with education now, and Scoil an Chroí Naofa Nati...
2025-11-221h 18
The Irish Athletics PodcastEamon Coghlan, Marcus O'Sullivan, Frank O'Mara & Ray Flynn on their 4x1 mile recordIn this throwback episode, Frank Greally was joined by Eamon Coghlan, Marcus O'Sullivan, Frank O'Mara & Ray Flynn in March 2021 to talk about their world 4x1 mile relay record attempt in Belfield, Dublin. It was a mission with purpose, and the attempt was to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, listen to hear how each of the four Irish legends came to take their place as part of the relay. We are resharing the episode on the 40th anniversary of the record-breaking day.
2025-08-171h 07
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Nicki Scott from Historic Environment ScotlandWe asked Nicki Scott from Historic Environment Scotland five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Sco...
2024-11-2106 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 21: "Four Castles" with Nicki Scott from Historic Environment ScotlandWant to discover some amazing, but not-quite-so-well-known, Scottish castles? We asked Nicki Scott, a Cultural Resources Advisor at Historic Environment Scotland, to tell us about four incredible castles that you may (or may not) have heard about. In this episode we discuss:Bishop's and Earl's PalacesKildrummy CastleHuntingtower CastleRothesay CastleHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.
2024-11-1436 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Alan McDonnell from Trees for LifeWe asked Alan McDonnell from Trees for Life five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Sco...
2024-11-0721 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 20: "Rewilding" with Alan McDonnell from Trees for LifeDid you know that Glen Coe used to be covered in trees? It's true. Scotland looked a lot different a few centuries ago. When this change happened - due to human influence, of course - it not only resulted in the loss of trees, but entire ecosystems. Thankfully, some people are trying to bring them back.We asked Alan McDonnell, the Head of Nature Restoration at Trees for Life, to tell us all about rewilding. In this episode we cover:What Scotland's historical landscape actually looked likeWhat rewilding isHow organizations like Trees for Life go about...
2024-10-3121 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish: Part TwoWe asked the Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Sco...
2024-10-2413 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 19: "Bagging Munros" with Garry Stevenson from Being ScottishScotland has its own name for mountains - they're called Munros. Well, anything over 3000 ft is a Munro, anyway. There are nearly 300 of them and there's a whole sub-culture in Scotland of people trying to climb them. It's called Munro-bagging.We asked noted Munro-bagger Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish to tell us all about his experience bagging Munros. In this episode we cover:Scotland's result in the recent Euro CupHow he got into Munro-baggingThe hardest Munro he has ever climbedThe Munro he'd recommend people start withHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook...
2024-10-1730 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Lewis McKenzie: Part TwoWe asked the Scottish Sun's Lewis McKenzie five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on...
2024-10-1007 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 18: "Political Update" with Lewis McKenzie from The Scottish SunHas anything political happened in the year since we last spoke to political journalist Lewis McKenzie? Well, the UK has a new Prime Minister, Scotland has a new First Minister, the SNP looks like it's on the ropes and the discussion around independence is shifting. So, yes. The answer is yes.We asked Lewis to come back to explain what all of these political upheavals really mean. In this episode we cover:What happened with Humza Yousaf, Scotland's former First MinisterWhat we should expect from John Swinney, the new First MinisterWhat Keir Starmer, the new Prime...
2024-10-0333 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Dr. Marsaili MacLeodWe asked the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Dr. Marsaili MacLeod five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with...
2024-09-2603 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 17: "Gaelic" with Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr OstaigGaelic is the founding language of Scotland and, for a long time, its dominant language. After suffering a significant decline in usage over the last few centuries it's back on the upswing. What is this language? How is it being taught? What is the future of Gaelic?We talk to Dr. Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture - to learn more. In this episode we cover:The history of Sabhal Mòr OstaigThe differences between Gaelic, Scots and Irish GaelicScotland's approach to teaching GaelicWays you might learn the...
2024-09-1933 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Jane McGearyWe asked the West Highland Way's Jane McGeary five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Sco...
2024-09-1205 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 16: "The West Highland Way" with Jane McGeary from The West Highland WayScotland's highland landscape is iconic. Sparkling lochs, soaring peaks and deep glens that have seen centuries of fascinating history. If you want to really experience the highlands, one great approach is to walk the West Highland Way. About 100 miles long, the Way starts in Glasgow's suburbs and winds its way to Fort William, along the way crossing some of Scotland's most renowned natural landmarks. We've asked Jane McGeary from The West Highland Way to tell us all about the Way itself. In this episode we cover:The history of the West Highland WayThe landmarks you might s...
2024-09-0525 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Owen Innes: Part ThreeWe asked podcaster and professional tour guide Owen Innes five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Per...
2024-08-2908 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 15: "Touring Scotland" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History PodcastGo to Scotland and you're bound to see tour buses on even the narrowest of roads. What kind of person becomes a tour guide? What are the major challenges of the job? Which tours would an experienced guide recommend?We've asked Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast to give us a rundown of his day job. In this episode we cover:How he became a tour guideA day in the life of a tour guideThe best tours he givesHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63...
2024-08-2236 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 14: "Scottish Community - Everyone Welcome" with John Sawyer from the St. Andrew's Society of TorontoIf you're a listener of 63 Percent Scottish then I have to imagine you have *some* interest in Scotland, Scottish things or the like. If you don't live in Scotland - and most people with Scottish heritage don't! - and even if you don't have Scottish genetic heritage, you may be interested in joining a Scottish Community. Scottish Societies and St. Andrew's Societies can be found all over Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and they provide unique opportunities to connect with Scottish culture, as well as connecting with other people who love everything Scotland.
2024-02-2034 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Océane LopezWe asked educator, researcher and Instagrammer Océane Lopez five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is the greatest similarity between Scotland and France?What is the greatest difference between Scotland and France?If you had to have coffee, beer, whisky or wine with one person from Scottish history, who would it be?What is your absolute favourite place in all of Scotland?What is one book about Scottish history that you'd recommend?Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or c...
2024-02-1309 min
Rock DocsAin't In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm with Eamon O'FlynnToday's episode is about "Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm", from 2010, directed by Jacob Hatley. Our guest today is a returning champion, Eamon O'Flynn, host of Record Roulette Podcast, which can be found on Twitter @rrmusicpod - check out our previous episode with Eamon about "Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band". "Ain't in It for My Health" is very different from Robbie's movie - it offers an intimate and revealing picture of The Band's legendary singer and drummer, Levon Helm, as he struggles with cancer while recording what e...
2024-02-131h 18
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 13: "Mary Queen of Scots" with Océane LopezThe simple story of Mary, Queen of Scots, is that she was born royal, killed her husband, was driven from Scotland and died after spending half her life in prison. But, if that story was the whole story, we wouldn't be talking about her - or making glitzy Holywood movies about her - 400+ years later. Why has Mary's story endured? We decided to ask Océane Lopez.Océane is a teacher and a researchers who has spent considerable time studying Mary, as well as the concepts of religion and gender in Scottish history. She's also a we...
2024-02-0635 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Garry Stevenson from Being ScottishWe asked Garry Stevenson, the creative mind behind Being Scottish, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:Which portrayal of Scottish characters is most offensive - Groundskeeper Willie, Fat Bastard or Shrek?Which of Irn Bru, Haggis, Deep Fried Mars Bar and Bagpipes are actually enjoyed by Scottish people?What's the deal with Scottish people and cows?How do you pronounce "Avnosatdoonawday"?What is table and is this something non-Scots should try to consume next time we're in Scotland?Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on...
2024-01-3008 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 12: "Scottish In-Jokes, Stereotypes and Tropes" with Garry StevensonHow many words do the Scottish have for "drunk?" What exactly is a Kerbie Legend? What other cultural references or in-jokes should non-Scots know? We asked the man, the myth, the legend: Garry Stevenson. Garry is the creator behind all of your favourite content on Being Scottish, the social media-based celebration of, well, being Scottish. We cover:The origin story for Being ScottishHis aversion to stereotypes when sharing new contentThe definitions of numerous VERY SCOTTISH WORDSExplanations for a few Scottish jokes that most non-Scots wouldn't get.Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook o...
2024-01-2343 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Rosalind Erskine: Part TwoWe asked Rosalind Erskine, the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman, five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:How long ago did you last have a haggis?Do you have Robbie Burns' poem "Address to a Haggis" memorized?What drink is the perfect accompaniment to haggis? Whisky, Irn Bru, beer or something else?If haggis wasn't Scotland's national dish, what would be? Deep fried Mars bar?What is one thing that non-Scots might not know about the culinary industry in Scotland?Have thoughts? Connect with 63...
2024-01-1607 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 11: "Burns Suppers and Haggis" with Rosalind Erskine from The ScotsmanDo Scottish people actually like haggis? Or is it just another Deep Fried Mars Bar - a sort of tourism trick to get attention?We asked an expert, Rosalind Erskine. She's the Food and Drink Editor at the Scotsman, one of Scotland's national newspapers, and the host of Scran, a podcast all about Scottish food. We covered:The prevalence of haggis consumption in ScotlandThe various types of haggis availableThe occasion necessary to consume haggisThen we moved on to a quiz - asking Rosalind the five quickfire questions she asks her guests. But, before all...
2024-01-0918 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Owen Innes: Part TwoWe've already done a Five Fast Questions with Owen Innes so we had to get creative with our questions for round two. This time we cover: What's one Scottish historical event or person that more people should know?We talked about highland culture on our episode our Culloden. Do you own a kilt? How often do you wear a kilt?What book about Scottish history would you recommend to our listeners?An enemy army is approaching Scotland. Do you settle in for a siege at Edinburgh Castle - which has never been taken - or do you head f...
2023-12-1908 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 10: "Culloden and its Aftermath" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History PodcastWith characters like Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald, key moments like Prestonpans and Culloden, and dire consequences for highland culture, it’s no mystery that people are still engrossed by the stories of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. We've asked Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast to give us a rundown of the battle itself, but also its ultimate consequences. In this episode we cover:The lead-up to the battle of CullodenWhether Bonnie Prince Charlie really deserves our respectThe highland clearances following CullodenSome historical speculation about the Scots winning at CullodenHave tho...
2023-12-1228 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Jonathan MelvilleWe've asked author and journalist Jonathan Melville - a man who *literally* wrote the book on Local Hero - five fast questions about Scottish film. Here's what we cover:Local Hero is a great standard-bearer for Scottish film, but if you had to pick one other film to represent Scotland on the global stage, what would it be?The role of James Bond is currently vacant - which Scottish actor would be your pick to fill it?What is the most iconic Scottish film performance of all time?Where should a tourist visit in Scotland to...
2023-12-0506 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 9: "Local Hero" with Jonathan MelvilleWe've talked about everything from baking to whiskey to history, but 63 Percent Scottish explores a new frontier in our newest episode: film. We've chosen the film "Local Hero" which has been called the "definitive" Scottish film to discuss. Why is it a definitive representation of Scottish culture?To answer, we have journalist and author Jonathan Melville on the show. He's the author of "Local Hero: Making a Scottish Classic" - the definitive account of how this film was made, which is available in the USA and Canada. We cover:What makes "Local Hero" the definitive Scottish...
2023-11-2849 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with the Hebridean Baker: Part TwoWe've already asked The Hebridean Baker - Coinneach MacLeod - five fast questions, so could we come up with five more? Of course! Here's what we cover:You’ve traveled the world to promote your book. When you return from your globe-trotting what’s the first baked treat that you crave?Your cookbooks include a huge number of recipes, but if you had to pick just one bake to represent the Isle of Lewis forever, what would it be?You made a fantastic Christmas commercial with BBC Alba last year – we’ll post it on social media so...
2023-11-2106 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 8: "Scottish Baking" with Coinneach MacLeod aka the Hebridean BakerExperiencing food is an important part of experiencing culture. Just think about it - how do you tell the culture of Detroit, New York and Chicago apart? The pizza (among other things). But seriously, food and food traditions can tell you a lot about the past and present of a culture, and Scotland is no different. We've asked Coinneach MacLeod, famous the world over as the Hebridean Baker, to tell us a bit about Scottish baking. We cover:How he got into bakingThe cultural norms that guide the Scottish style of bakingKey Scottish bakesWhether b...
2023-11-1422 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Beth ReidWe asked Instagram historian Beth Reid five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:If you could meet one person from the Scottish Wars of Independence, who would it be?What's your second favourite era of Scottish history?If you had to recommend one place in Scotland for our listeners to visit, what would it be?You have to recommend one book about Scottish history for our listeners to read - what is it?Forgetting about history for a second, what's the most beautiful place you've ever visited in...
2023-11-0705 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 7: "Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence" with Beth ReidThink about your top-ten Scottish historical figures. How many are women? For most people, Scottish history is simplified to William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie, etc. But women are 50% of the population and they *were* there - playing a central role - for everything from the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 to the Scottish Enlightenment.We've asked Beth Reid, a historian who has become very well known on Instagram as historywithbeth, to talk to us about the many women who played history-making roles in the Scottish Wars of Independence. We cover:The basics of...
2023-10-3124 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Lewis McKenzieWe asked Scottish Sun journalist Lewis McKenzie five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:You’re a political reporter but you’ve worked in a few areas – including sports and comedy. All of these sound like a blast to cover. Which is the most engaging/enjoyable as a journalist?Comedy can get pretty subversive, but so can politics. Which beat has had the darkest humour?If I was to tell people “X is the heart of independence in Scotland” where would X be?For tourism-centric listeners, what’s a place in S...
2023-10-2406 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 6: "Scottish Independence" with Lewis McKenzie from The Scottish SunIf anything in Scotland gets big international headlines, it's independence. While it seems simple on the surface - is Scotland part of the United Kingdom or not? - it's an incredibly complex and emotionally-charged debate. If you don't live in Scotland, you can be forgiven for not knowing the details. But if you have an interest, this is the show for you!We've asked Lewis McKenzie, a journalist at The Scottish Sun, to give us a run-down of independence movement - where it has come from, its current state and where it's going. We cover:
2023-10-1737 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Steven MillWe asked Steven Mill, the host of The Big Scottish Football Podcast, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:Hypothetical: you move to Canada and you have to become a superfan of one major sport, do you pick baseball, hockey, American football or basketball?Please pick a team for me. This will be the team I support from now on. Why’d you pick that team?Where is the best place in Scotland to watch a football match?In Canada, you might grab a beer and nachos for a...
2023-10-1007 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 5: "Scottish Football" with Steven Mill from The Big Scottish Football PodcastIt's *the* big sport in Scotland, but our host - Eamon O'Flynn - doesn't know anything about it! Where do you start with Scottish football? It stretches all the way back to the very origins of professional football and is intimately intertwined with Scottish culture. Could we get a Scottish Football 101? It turns out the answer is yes, thanks to Steven Mill. Steven Mill is a national radio broadcaster who can be heard every Saturday afternoon on The Big Saturday Football Show, which airs across Scotland. He's also the host of The Big Scottish Football Podcast, which p...
2023-10-0332 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with Rosalind ErskineWe asked Rosalind Erskine, the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman, five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:In the battle between whisky and Irn-Bru, which is Scotland’s *real* national drink?Scotland has five whisky regions – if you could only choose one region to drink from for the rest of your life, which would you choose?What is your favourite whisky-based drink for the deepest darkest part of winter?The names of whisky distilleries are notoriously difficult for Canadians and Americans to say – are there any that y...
2023-09-2605 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 4: "Whisky" with Rosalind Erskine from The ScotsmanIs Scotland a whisky nation? Is that like asking whether the sky is blue? Of course, whisky is one of Scotland's national drinks (hello Irn-Bru!) and top exports. It's packed with historical importance, too. But, do modern Scots drink it? How do they drink it? When do they drink it? If I want to celebrate my Scottish heritage do I... need to become a whisky aficianado?Rosaline Erskine is the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman and the host of Scran, a podcast all about Scottish food and drink. She's also a big fan of whisky...
2023-09-1924 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastFive Fast Questions with the Hebridean BakerWe asked Coinneach MacLeod, known the world over as the Hebridean Baker, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:If I’m getting off the ferry in Stornoway what the first thing I should do on the Isle of Lewis?You’ve traveled the world to promote your book. Which location was LEAST like the Hebrides?Which location was the MOST like the Hebrides?If you must pick one meal to represent the Hebrides in a global cookbook, what would it be?“Hello” is the start of a great fr...
2023-09-1207 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 3: "Life in the Outer Hebrides" with Coinneach MacLeod aka the Hebridean BakerHave you ever wondered what it'd be like to grow up in the Outer Hebrides? Would you feel Scottish? Would you speak Gaelic? How often would you visit places like Inverness, Glasgow or Edinburgh? How, in general, is life different from any other part of Scotland? Coinneach MacLeod is known around the world as the Hebridean Baker. A "food influencer" with substantial Instagram and TikTok audiences, he's also a best-selling author with two cookbooks in bookstores now and a third on the way. We cover: The Isle of LewisConnections to the rest of Scotland, i...
2023-09-0528 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastMini-Episode: Five Fast Questions with Owen InnesWelcome to our first Five Fast Questions mini-episode. We asked Owen Innes, the creator and host of the Scottish History Podcast, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:If you were able to meet any single person from Scottish history, who would it be? If you could recommend just one historical location (castle, battlefield, etc.) to our listeners, what would it be? As a Scot, which accent in Scotland do you have the most trouble understanding? You must pick one film to represent Scotland forevermore. Which film is it...
2023-08-2908 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 2: "Why William Wallace?" with Owen Innes from the Scottish History PodcastHave you ever wondered why William Wallace is such an important person in Scottish history? Or, are you wondering why I'm even questioning his place in Scottish history? Here's the deal - he came from obscurity, was a prominent military leader for less than six months, disappeared for five years and then was killed. It doesn't sound like much, but 700 years later the world's biggest movie star made a massive blockbuster about him. We all know who William Wallace was, but I want to know WHY?!?To answer the question I've spoken with Owen Innes, the creator...
2023-08-2232 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastEP 1: "Where to begin?" with Dr. Kevin James from the University of GuelphWhere do you even begin when you're trying to discover your Scottish heritage? That's the question that host Eamon O'Flynn tries to tackle in the first episode of 63 Percent Scottish. He enlists the help of longtime friend Dr. Kevin James, the Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History at the University of Guelph. We talk about:The Centre for Scottish Studies at the University of GuelphResearch in Scottish tourism and travel historySurprising elements of Scottish culturePotential future topics for 63 Percent ScottishHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or c...
2023-08-2240 min
63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation PodcastTrailer: 63 Percent ScottishAre you interested in Scotland's history, society and culture? For host Eamon O'Flynn, the surprise discovery that he's 63 Percent Scottish led him to record discussions with award-winning journalists, best-selling authors, renowned academics and popular podcasters about everything from whisky and Wallace to Irn-Bru and independence. Listen every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your favourite podcasts, or simply visit 63percentscottish.com. We're also on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Connect today!
2023-08-0801 min
Greenman: Sons of TaraEpisode 05 - In Another's ShadowContent Warning: This episode contains a horror sequence that includes psychological predation, frightening voices and peril. While animal fear is also depicted, no animals were harmed during the making of this episode. Burrdock's contributions were recorded while playing tug of war with his favorite toy. The yelp is a sound effect sourced through Splice. Liam, Tierney, and Grunlich make their way to Fiaglen. Because Liam is half human, he cannot freely enter the gates. He must face a challenge and survive Samhain's night. The Hunter pursues his quarry, but the Wild Hunt drives them str...
2023-06-1326 min
Film Ireland PodcastFilm Ireland Presents: Luke McManus, Director of North CircularIn this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Luke McManus about his documentary musical North Circular. North Circular travels the length of Dublin’s fabled North Circular Road, from the Phoenix Park to Dublin Port, meeting characters and hearing their personal stories, often told in music and song. The film celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage of the various neighbourhoods the road connects, along with the addressing the challenges of living along the famed road.These character’s stories are both heartfelt and intimate. But they also evoke narratives from Irish history: imperialism, revolution, incarceration, institutionalisation, the housing crisis, and the...
2022-12-0543 minFilm Ireland PodcastFilm Ireland Presents: Luke McManus, Director of North CircularIn this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Luke McManus about his documentary musical North Circular. North Circular travels the length of Dublin’s fabled North Circular Road, from the Phoenix Park to Dublin Port, meeting characters and hearing their personal stories, often told in music and song. The film celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage of the various neighbourhoods the road connects, along with the addressing the challenges of living along the famed road.These character’s stories are both heartfelt and intimate. But they also evoke narratives from Irish history: imperialism, revolution, incarceration, institutionalisation, the housing crisis, and the...
2022-12-0543 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 8, 2022Chew with your mouth closed, sit up straight, make your bed. All the lessons dear ol' mom taughts. So, hats off to all you moms out there and a Happy Mother's Day! Today we feature new music from Teada featuring John C. Reilly, a couple of new one's from Jim Sullivan, Eamon Flynn, the Blackwater Ceili Band, Derik Ryan, Celtic Thunder, Marian Waldron, Melissa Jane Carroll, Grump O' Sheep, Donna Dunne and Jig Jam. It's all right here on Windy City Irish Radio!
2022-05-081h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 6, 2022February 1st may mark the beginning of Spring on the Celtic calendar and a rememberance of Ireland's mother, the Patroness of Erin, St. Brigid, but when you live in the Windy City, February can seem like the longest and bleakest month of the year. As the snow flies, cold weather lingers and "dibs" squabbles continue, there's plenty of singing, dancing and joy in the Windy City Irish Radio studios with lots of new music and celebrations. This week we celebrate a belated Feast of St. Brigid's Day with a new song from Eamon Flynn, we celebrate country music icon Ga...
2022-02-0658 min
IMC's Creative About Music PodcastAfrobeat in focus: Being a Congolese musician in Ireland, and developing a guitar obsession - Niwel Tsumbu on IMC's Creative About Music PodcastAt The Sugar Club before a vibrant performance by Niwel Tsumbu’s Hearbeat (with special guest Shayan Coohe), IMC’s Kenneth Killeen caught up with Niwel in a long chat about musical explorations while growing up in Congo, falling in love with the guitar, meeting and collaborating with Irish-based musicians, and more. Since arriving in Ireland in 2004 from the Congo, Niwel Tsumbu has developed an enviable reputation as a masterfully elegant and fluent guitarist, vocalist, musician, collaborator and composer. He has performed with the finest Irish and international musicians while continuing to craft his own distinctive fusion of ne...
2021-12-3130 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 24, 2021As the fall season settles in, ourdoor activies turn to the indoors and there's no better indoor activity than an Irish pub and there no better way to embrace an Irish Pub than with a pint, a piece of turf on the fire and a bit of pub music and today we feature pub music from the Irish Rovers, Conor O'Mahoney, and The High Kings and then it's a bit of a country music set from up and comer, Sina Theil with a Zac Brown cover, Tom Sullivan, Marian Kirby and Michael Farrell then some new music from Noel...
2021-10-2458 min
Film Ireland PodcastFilm Ireland Presents: Niall Owens Writer/Director of GatewayIn this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh chats to Niall Owens about his debut feature film Gateway, which screens at IndieCork 2021 Film Festival (19th September – 3rd October).Mike a low-level drug dealer is haunted by a recent death. Unable to shake his waking nightmare, Mike’s business has suffered and he and his gang are in debt to a ruthless supplier. In need of quick cash, the gang plan to grow a large amount of weed to settle the debt, now all they need is a quiet place to grow it. When Mike is given the address to an unassuming aban...
2021-09-1641 minFilm Ireland PodcastFilm Ireland Presents: Niall Owens Writer/Director of GatewayIn this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh chats to Niall Owens about his debut feature film Gateway, which screens at IndieCork 2021 Film Festival (19th September – 3rd October).Mike a low-level drug dealer is haunted by a recent death. Unable to shake his waking nightmare, Mike’s business has suffered and he and his gang are in debt to a ruthless supplier. In need of quick cash, the gang plan to grow a large amount of weed to settle the debt, now all they need is a quiet place to grow it. When Mike is given the address to an unassuming aban...
2021-09-1641 min
Folk on FootBonus Episode: Folk on Foot Festival 3: TOGETHER AGAIN: HighlightsAnother extraordinary Bank Holiday Monday virtual Festival from Folk on Foot, this time re-uniting musicians who couldn’t play together during the lockdown. The Breath; Eliza Carthy and David Delarre; Johnny Flynn and his band; Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley and Duncan Chisholm; Karine Polwart, Steven Polwart and Inge Thomson; Kris Drever, John McCusker and Phil Cunningham; Lady Nade, Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow; Nancy Kerr, Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting; Peggy Seeger, Neill and Calum MacColl; Rachel Newton and Lauren MacColl; Sam Lee and his band; Show of Hands and Spiers and Boden. We have hand-picked the glorious highlights from sev...
2020-09-012h 07
Leitrim DailyLadies Football starts and Men's SFC Round 2: Episode 209We're back reviewing an eventful few days in sport across the county with the return of the Ladies Football Championships and the second round of games in the Men's Senior & Intermediate Championships taking place from Dromod to Kinlough and everywhere in between.
It's ladies day on the show as we hear from the clubs involved in the opening weekend of the LGFA calendar with one sided encounters proving to be the story of the weekend in a large number of cases. Wins for defending champions St. Joseph's, last year's finalists Glencar / Manor and a statement making victory for Sean...
2020-07-2759 min
The Back Page16: Has Klopp got what it takes to win a title? And do rugby pundits actually know anything?This week on The Back Page, two-time All Ireland winner Bernard Flynn joins host Shane Stapleton, Irish Mirror sports writer Eamon Doggett and Ladbrokes betting expert Shane Mahon.
2018-02-2245 minThe Back Page16: Has Klopp got what it takes to win a title? And do rugby pundits actually know anything?This week on The Back Page, two-time All Ireland winner Bernard Flynn joins host Shane Stapleton, Irish Mirror sports writer Eamon Doggett and Ladbrokes betting expert Shane Mahon.
2018-02-2245 min
The Back PageHas Klopp got what it takes to win a title? And do rugby pundits actually know anything?This week on The Back Page, two-time All Ireland winner Bernard Flynn joins host Shane Stapleton, Irish Mirror sports writer Eamon Doggett and Ladbrokes betting expert Shane Mahon.
2018-02-2245 min