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Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2025Refreshing Pod - Edinburgh international Children's Festival 2025it's on now, and in full swing!!Johnny recently caught up with Noel Jordan, who's the big boss of the Edinburgh Children's Festival, and has been for the last 10 years.Ending on the 1st June, it's something brilliant to do during half-term.In 2025 the festival feature's 13 productions from 7 countries with a Spotlight on Flanders, a small region with a big reputation for quality and risk taking in theatre for young audiences. Plus, two Scottish commissions from new and established artists.2025-05-2727 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Edinburgh Science Festival Preview 2025Refreshing Pod - Edinburgh Science Festival Preview 2025 Get ready for Blast Off! Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 starts tomorrow (5th April)Johnny has his quick 5 minute preview, giving a rough overview of the full schedule of events, that's HUGE - 135 events, across 30 venues.This half term, ending Sunday 20 April get ready to explore the challenges of living on a planet with finite resources, through the lenses of science fiction and space exploration, with the theme Spaceship Earth.‘Live like an astronaut’ in the battle cry of a new move...2025-04-0404 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Stuart Laws (Merry March 2025)Refreshing Pod - Stuart Laws (Ending Merry March 2025)Over the past month it's been a Merry March, as the Refreshing Podcast hung out with some of the best comedians on the block.We end in style with Stuart Laws.Stuart's on tour right now with his latest hour 'Has To Be Joking', and you can watch 'Is The Guy Still Going' online today.'Is That Guy Still Going' is directed by Nish Kumar, featuring both light and dark moments ... at the end you can literally hear a pin...2025-03-3137 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Ian Smith (Merry March 2025)Refreshing Pod - Ian Smith (Part of Merry March 2025)A Friday Funny in Merry March, as the Refreshing Podcast hangs out with some of the best comedians on the block.It's a pleasure to welcome Ian Smith on the podcast, who really is 'crushing' it!Ian's critically acclaimed stand up show is available now worldwide.Ian believes in making comedy accessible both in person, and online.By watching 'Crushing', you have the chance to invest in Ian's work. Head to Ian's instagram for more info, details...2025-03-1425 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Derek Mitchell (Merry March 2025)Refreshing Pod - Derek Mitchell (Part of Merry March 2025)Merry March is back for a second year, the Refreshing Podcast hangs out with some of the best comedians on the block.First up, it's Derek Mitchell, who is on tour with Two Smash-Hit debuts shows 'Double Dutch' and 'Goblin'.Derek had a highly successful solo run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, to go alongside his 120 international gigs and the small matter of over half a billion views on social media posting all kinds of small comedy shorts online.2025-03-0131 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Nick StapletonRefreshing Pod - Nick Stapleton (How To Beat Scammers)The annual cost of fraud in the UK is roughly £190 billion, a staggering sum.Young people are the most confident they could spot a scam, but could you? Nick Stapleton (investigative journalist and broadcaster) who you'll know from television shows such as the BAFTA winning Scam Interceptors, and BBC Morning Live speaks to Johnny and helps beat the scam.Johnny gets the lowdown from Nick on what to look out for regarding Scams, that can come in all shapes & s...2025-02-1039 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - James Fleming (The Power Within Training)Refreshing Pod - James Fleming (Co-founder and CEO of The Power Within Training)As January comes to a close, how’s it been for motivation? … do you need to unleash some potential?Have you heard of 'Motivational Intelligence’? Or ‘Life changing leadership, Lifelong results’?Johnny had the pleasure of chatting with James Fleming, who set up ’The Power Within Training’ in 2017 after years heading up some huge companies in his career.Johnny chats business, what makes one develop from idea to superpower, and how senior management can help the whole workplac...2025-01-3142 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Alex MitchellRefreshing Pod - Alex Mitchell The last guest of 2024! And what a joy it was to welcome Alex Mitchell (Britain's Got Talent finalist) who looks ahead to his 2025 tour, and back on life since June.'Tics Towards Puffection' is the debut tour, and tackles Alex's obsession for perfection and trying to always be the best version of himself.He chats to Johnny openly (about his darker times) plus the whole BGT experience (and how he was a little nervous to take the p*ss out of Ant, Dec & Simon Cowell) ... how...2024-12-2326 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Hogmanay Preview (2024)Refreshing Pod - Hogmanay Preview 2024 It's 3 Years in a row ... Johnny & Al catch up ... Al's quite the deal, he's the big boss of all things Hogmanay!New Year celebrations will soon kick in, 2025 is just over the shoulder.Al Thompson has been kind enough to spare some time to chat with Johnny (for the 3rd year in a row) about how Edinburgh will celebrate this year.Revellers from around the globe will decent on Edinburgh for four days of incredible events! Including the legendary Street Party....2024-12-1623 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Lazo (Loyalty Test Service)Refreshing Pod - Lazo This is a PODCAST EXCLUSIVE ... Johnny is thrilled to share with you a interview with Lazo, a loyalty test service, that really does slide into your DM's!Have you ever thought you could be being cheated on, but need evidence either way?Lazo could be the website that helps you 'find the truth'Recently, Johnny caught up with Ashlyn, and Trinity from Lazo - and got the lowdown on what the service provides, and how it's provided.Is anxiety keeping you from...2024-12-1027 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 5 Minutes With Santa (2024)Refreshing Pod - Johnny Grabs 5 Minutes With SantaChristmas is coming .... here in just 17 days.The world’s busiest man managed to spare 5 minutes to chat to Johnny. That's right Santa (AKA ... Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas) gave Johnny the lowdown on how you can see him, in Edinburgh at St Andrew Square this year.He's back for 2024, with daily sessions (roughly 14 per day) right up-to Christmas Eve, in his grotto preforming 'Santa's Stories'The big man and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in St...2024-12-0805 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Edinburgh’s Christmas 2024Refreshing Pod - 2024 Edinburgh’s Christmas Preview (A new podcast season launches with a huge exclusive).Christmas is coming .... here in just 41 days.Be it the Christmas Markets, Ice Rink, Big Wheel, Santa's Stories ... and a whole lot more. Dani (chief elf in charge of all things Christmas in Edinburgh) speaks to Johnny and gives him the 2024 preview.2024 has a few new additions, and the staple features return. It's a very magical time in Edinburgh, and one for you to make memories is guaranteed.Dani chats to Johnny (fo...2024-11-1415 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Paul Alland (Unusual Things)Refreshing Pod - Paul Alland, Unusual Things (Celebrity Grave Hunter)As it's Halloween 2024, Johnny speaks to Paul Alland, who's making a name for himself visiting well known grave stones, crime scenes, and the world of paranormal. If it's a little Unusual, Paul probably has it covered, and you can watch it all on his You-Tube channel.Paul gives a background to his channel, that's grown from 2,000 when Paul & Johnny last spoke, it's now on over 111,000.It's worth noting that Paul handles every visit, with care & dignity due the nature of...2024-10-3126 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Kiri Pritchard-McLeanRefreshing Pod - Kiri Pritchard-Mclean Starting off September with a bang, it’s Johnny’s 2nd interview with the lovely Kiri Pritchard-McLean.Kiri is on a HUGE UK & Ireland tour, ending in December, at some point she’ll be on stage close to you!Be warned, some venues have sold out, and others are close to selling out, so be quick & get tickets ASAP (full list of dates and venues, via the link below).Kiri is in Glasgow on the 8th Sep, Aberdeen on the 27th Nov, and Edinburgh on the...2024-09-0516 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Jodie Grinham (Team GB)Refreshing Pod - Jodie Grinham Team GB, Paralympic Games 2024The Paralympic Games are here for 2024, and Johnny chatted to one amazing athlete competing this year, representing Team GB in the field of Archery, Jodie Grinham.In a recent article for 'The Athletic' Jodie said “My team have joked a few times that my waters could just break on the podium”Jodie will be seven months pregnant when she shoots her first arrow in the compound archery competition at Les Invalides on Thursday 30th August.Johnny discovers what...2024-08-2829 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Laura RoseRefreshing Pod - Laura RosePart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeFrom Australia to Edinburgh, Johnny welcomes Laura Rose to the podcast, to chat about her debut Fringe show 'Bushpig'Be quick, Laura's run ends on the 24th Aug 2024.Bushpig has many meanings (google it, it's worth it) ... and Laura chatted with Johnny fresh off the plane from Queensland.An autobiographic comedic look at stories from growing up on an Australian pineapple farm, misadventures abroad, Laura’s crazy family, and her forever loving husband. Sweet in ap...2024-08-2216 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Dani JohnsRefreshing Pod - Dani JohnsPart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeDani Johns is in Edinburgh, sharing stories about all things cringe!Hoots, at the Apex (Hoot 5) 7.40pm (ends bank holiday Monday 26/08).It's the 1st time Johnny has ever spoken to anyone from the Bristol Live, Bristol Cool List.Dani made it onto that list (amongst others such as Stephen Merchant, Maya Jama, Lee Evans & James May) to name a few.Dani chats Cringe (the interactive and explorative show about laughing off your mistakes...2024-08-2117 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Grace MulveyRefreshing Pod - Grace MulveyPart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeNow living in London, but originally from Ireland, Edinburgh has the pleasure of witnessing the debut hour for Grace Mulvey with her Fringe show 'Tall Baby'on until the 25th Aug, at Assembly Roxy, daily at 7.05pm.It's a show about wanting to be a human adult, and have fun, in her 30's.The only thing that’s holding her back is…. everything.From her Catholic fear of sex, not knowing what the hell...2024-08-2128 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Sian DaviesRefreshing Pod - Sian DaviesPart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeSian takes Johnny back to his Merseyside roots, she's from Liverpool, but on tour in Edinburgh with her 3rd solo show 'Band Of Gold' & she's super proud of it.It's a show about regret and owning up to your mistakes. Everything that has happened in your life so far has led to this point. The good, the bad and the 90's tribal tattoo..... Sian doesn’t regret a thing…or does she?.. oh and have you got an a...2024-08-2015 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Dan WyeRefreshing Pod - Dan WyePart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeJohnny had the pleasure of chatting with Dan Wye, already a legend due to the award winning Séayoncé. Dan is now half way through the debut Fringe run with a production named 'Dan .. Wye Am I Sam Smith?' (Pleasance Courtyard, Bunker One 9.55pm)Amazing reviews are coming in quick and fast for Dan's show, don't miss it!Dan kicks off the interview with a view on why Johnny's little baby boy is...2024-08-1717 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Rachel FairburnRefreshing Pod - Rachel FairburnPart of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeThe Fringe 2024 is mid-flow, and Johnny's been out and about catching up with some of the best talent in Edinburgh.Rachel Fairburn is a busy bee this Fringe, doing two shows in Scotland ...Showgirl: Underbelly, Bristo Square : 5.20pm Side Eye: Monkey Barrel 2 (Hive 2) : 12.30pmJohnny & Rachel got on like a house on fire, right from the off in this interview, you can find out the process behind getting the perfect picture for the...2024-08-1628 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Sarah RobertsRefreshing Pod - Sarah Roberts Part of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeThe Fringe 2024 is mid-flow, and Johnny's been out and about catching up with some of the best talent in Edinburgh.Sarah Roberts is small, but it making it big this summer. Sarah's debut show 'Silkwork' is on daily at 10.35pm (Assembly George Sq, The Box).Sarah was a joy to chat with, find out why she thinks she is Henry 8th, and why she quit her job to focus on comedy full time.Silkworm explores her...2024-08-1517 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 24: Amy MatthewsRefreshing Pod - Amy Matthews Part of the 2024 Edinburgh Festival FringeThe Fringe 2024 is mid-flow, and Johnny's been out and about catching up with some of the best talent in Edinburgh.Amy Matthews (who now lives in Edinburgh) is a must see, with her show 'Commute with the Foxes' daily at 3pm (Monkey Barrel, The Tron).Amy chats with Johnny, about her show taking place on a train (ish) it's a light, not dark production (in other words, it's a great escape from the grim news cycle)....2024-08-1415 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 2024 Fringe Festival PreviewRefreshing Pod - 2024 Fringe Festival Preview Johnny gives you his 16 minute 2024 festival preview!The Fringe 2024 kicks in over the next few days, and Edinburgh is ready once again.There is SO MUCH to see and do at the Festival, including the Free Festival giving you access to artists for free, or via 'Pay What You Can' with tickets from only £2.50.Hear from ...The Thinking DrinkersAdam FloodDan TiernanJessica FostekewPlus Brendan Murphy chatting all things 1990's (Friends & Buffy)Johnny also gives you some other artists to l...2024-07-2616 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Beth Tweddle (Looks Back At London 2012)Refreshing Pod - Refreshing Rewind : Beth TweddleLooks back at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Let The Games Begin!!This Friday, the Olympic Games begin in Paris, the biggest and best sporting talent will compete in France during the Olympic and Paralympic games.19 days of competition · 329 events · 32 sports, in one city.Former Olympic athlete Beth Tweddle spoke to the Refreshing Pod with her 2012 Olympic memories from London 2012, and shares a view the games might return in 2040?Follow daily Olympic action in Paris viaX...2024-07-2205 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - FC Fandan CampervanRefreshing Pod - FC Fandan Campervan On The Road, At UEFA Euro 2024UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off tomorrow, when Germany play Scotland in the opening game.From media reports over the past few weeks, around 200,000 fans are heading over to Germany from Scotland. The tartan army is out in force!Johnny speaks to his colleague from his office, after a water-cooler moment and wild idea that's turned into a reality.Gav's managed to arrange a full on 90 minute game between Scotland & Germany, taking place at FC Koln...2024-06-1322 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - David Holmes (The Boy Who Lived)Refreshing Pod - David HolmesIs 'The Boy Who Lived'David's story is incredible, with the overriding message to stay positive, despite what life gives you!Plus, he gives Johnny an exclusive ... connected with Potter, Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire directer, and all round Hollywood royalty Chris Columbus.Last year, David released a coming-of-age documentary (via HBO & Sky) co-produced by one of his best friends Daniel Radcliffe about David's life as a stunt double on the Harry Potter films, whose close friendship endures a life-changing accident that happened to David.2024-06-0749 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Kaycee Anderson (In Memory Of Her Father Michael P. Anderson)Refreshing Pod - Kaycee AndersonIn memory of her Dad, Astronaut Michael P.Anderson & the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia’s final flight. Daughter of astronaut Michael P.Anderson, Kaycee chats with Johnny about her father, who fly 2 missions in space, logging well over 211 hours outside the earth’s atmosphere.The Columbia STS-107 mission lifted off on January 16, 2003, for a 17-day science mission featuring numerous experiments. Upon reentering the atmosphere on February 1, 2003, the Columbia orbiter suffered a catastrophic failure due to a breach that occurred during...2024-05-0240 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Katie Downey (Post Office Scandal)Refreshing Pod - Katie Downey In her 1st ever podcast interview, Katie speaks about the Post Office/Horizon Fallout. Daughter of former SPM Tony Downey, Katie is by default a victim of the Post Office/horizon scandal, and subsequent fallout.Tony was wrongly accused of stealing £35,800 from the Post Office and had to file for bankruptcy. The whole incident had a terrible impact on his family (in many ways) - that's over 15 years in the making.Aged 25 Katie has set up a website Lost Chances, that aims t...2024-04-1122 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Jessica FostekewRefreshing Pod - Jessica FostekewEnding 'Merry March' on a high!Grab a quick 10 minutes with Jessica Fostekew - recorded live from her car (as her son was taking part in Olympic weight lifting training).Jess is on tour right now (ending in June) with her latest stand up show 'Mettle' discussing all things passion, pace and purpose from the award-winning star of BBC's QI, Live At The Apollo and C4's Travel Man, BBC Radio 4/Sounds work (Sturdy Girl Club) & 'The Guilty Feminist Podcast', that's surpassed 60 million downloads, alongside the...2024-03-2210 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Buffy RevampedRefreshing Pod - Buffy RevampedPart of 'Merry March’Brendan Murphy has written and stars in this fast-paced new production, as he brings to life the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High.Johnny and 90's guru Brendan chat about how important Buffy was for so...2024-03-1817 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Thinking DrinkersRefreshing Pod - Thinking Drinkers Part of 'Merry March’Ben & Tom AKA The Thinking Drinkers have been on Johnny's hit-list for ages, and finally they both gave in and said yes to appearing on the Refreshing Podcast.Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, are the ‘Thinking Drinkers’. The award-winning alcohol experts, writers, comedians, “pioneers of alcohol-based comedy” (The Times). You might have seen them live, read the publications or via the TV on 'This Morning' or 'Sunday Brunch'Ben & Tom chat with Johnny about the current tour 'Fancy Another Round' tha...2024-03-1337 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Friend (The One With Gunther)Refreshing Pod - Friend (The One With Gunther) Part of 'Merry March’Mega TV show Friends was, and remains HUGE!Friend (the one with Gunther) is a look at all 10 seasons (236 episodes) portrayed via the eyes of Central Perk barista Gunther.Johnny had the joy of speaking with Brendan Murphy, who wrote the play.In the show you can settle down in Gunther’s café, hear the true insider story of what happened to Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica and Joey from the Friends character who kept t...2024-03-0720 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Adam FloodRefreshing Pod - Adam FloodPart of 'Funny February’Comedy is a religion, so we needed a comedian with the hairstyle of a benedictine monk ... and we found one!Johnny had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Flood who was exceptional at the 2023 Fringe Festival, who's now on tour during March.Adam chats about preforming during the covid restrictions timeframe. Adam tells Johnny about winning 'best poster' at the 23 Fringe, why he doesn't have any stairs in his home, working in a wired business and his background living in St...2024-02-2921 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 10 Minutes With 'Dan Tiernan' Refreshing Pod - 10 Minutes With 'Dan Tiernan' Part of 'Funny February’A lunchtime chat with a former ... DINNER LADY (ish).Johnny grabs 10 minutes with hot comedy talent Dan Tiernan (in-between him being visited by his Mum).Dan is one of the hottest comedians on the scene, with a sell out debut 2023 Fringe run, that's developed into a full on UK tour. He talks with Johnny about how personal subjects form the base for some great laughs, however dark they might be.Chatting all kinds ... from his dy...2024-02-2610 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Paul Gorton 'Traitors S2'Refreshing Pod - Paul Gorton ’Traitors S2'Part of 'Funny February’Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!4 weeks ago, the UK was gripped with the series two final of the amazing BBC One show ’The Traitors’It’s with pleasure (and some fear) Johnny welcomes Paul Gorton discuss all things both faithful, and traitorous.Paul gives Johnny the lowdown on life since he left (aka was banished) from that Highlands castle, and how things have gone nuts.He gives info on hanging out with Jordan Nor...2024-02-2235 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - All Killa, No FillaRefreshing Pod - All Killa, No Filla .. AKA Kiri Pritchard-McLeanPart of 'Funny February'If you love true crime, you LOVE all things true crime.For 10 years comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean have been at the top of their game, as they explore a shared passion ... serial killers.One half of the fab duo Kiri takes time away from her own hugely successful podcast (over 105 episodes and counting) 'All Killa, No Filla' and chats with Johnny about all things murder and macabre, and how each episode the girls...2024-02-0922 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 11 Minutes With 'Little Shop Of Horrors'Refreshing Pod - 11 MInutes With 'Little Shop Of Horrors'Stay away from the plants!!! Johnny grabs 11 minutes with Conor Quinn, who's playing Seymour at the Edinburgh production of Little Shop Of Horrors.The beloved musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken at the Church Hill Theatre, on now, run ends Saturday 27th Jan.Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.Conor (who plays one of the lead...2024-01-2410 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Jamie Wild: FeragaiaRefreshing Pod - Jamie Wild, Co-Founder FeragaiaFor most people January includes the word 'dry' but every month can involve a 0% beverage, with the experience of drinking alcohol.Johnny speaks to Jamie Wild, the Co-Founder of Feragaia an alcohol-free spirit distilled with depth and detail in Fife, part of the Scottish Lowlands.Both chat about how important it is to establish 'no and low' drinks options into the everyday, using Scottish produce, starting a process from scratch & trying to crack the USA market.Johnny opens up...2024-01-1030 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Bill's 44th Refreshing Pod - Bill's 44thOne of the best of the Fringe Festival shows of 2023 - Bill's 44th took Edinburgh by storm in August this year.Two of the team behind this amazing production, Andy & Dorothy give Johnny the lowdown behind Bill's birthday party, with the origins tracing back to New York.With 4, and 5 star reviews coming in with ease from around the globe, find out how this production came to life in the first place. Hear Andy & Dorothy’s views on puppets and the growing trend for them in theatre. Pl...2023-12-2135 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 5 Minutes With SantaRefreshing Pod - 5 mins With SANTA!! We've had some big guests on, but let's be honest SANTA tops the lot!He's a busy man, and to be fair so are the elf's, and Mrs Claus, but ....Santa still found time to chat to Johnny in his Scottish embassy in St Andrew Square. You have until 6pm Christmas Eve to see Santa, before he starts his deliveries for 2023. You can visit the main man in person.Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! The Santa Experience is...2023-12-1304 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Hogmanay Celebrations 2023Refreshing Pod - Hogmanay 2023We're back, and it's all about Refreshing the Holiday'sEdinburgh’s Hogmanay is 30 years young!Series 4 continues, over the next few weeks we'll give you some festive fun, as we head into the Christmas season.Big boss of all things Hogmanay Al Thomson gives Johnny the lowdown for all things New Year as we exit 2023, and welcome in 2024.From details and secrets about the Torchlight procession, Night Afore disco party, comedy via Ho-Ho-Hogmanay, Massaoke, or the big one on New Years Eve fo...2023-12-0118 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Edinburgh’s Christmas 2023Refreshing Pod - Edinburgh's Christmas 2023We're back, and it's all about Refreshing the Holiday'sSeries 4 of the Refreshing Podcast is here, for the next few weeks we'll give you some festive fun, as we head into the Christmas season.We welcome back chief elf, Dani - who's in-charge of all things Christmas in Edinburgh.Get some secrets connected with Santa, the Christmas Markets, Ice Rink, Big Wheel ... a complete look at what to expect in Edinburgh from the 17th November 2023 - 6th January 2024.For for the...2023-11-1409 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - MoneyMatters.UKRefreshing Pod - Money Matters Johnny chats to Georgia Taylor, founder of Money Matters UK.Getting control, or advice on finances can be a tricky obstacle, from not knowing how to handle debt, to advice on investments, Georgia helps cut through the subject with jargon-free money talk.With a passion for all things finance, Georgia and her Money Matters business helps share the knowledge and strategies to conquer the money game.Where there's finance, there's fun!For further finance help, sign up for the Money...2023-10-1129 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - 9 Minutes With, Edinburgh Cocktail Week 239 Minutes With .... Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2023 Refreshing Pod is the official podcast partner for the 2023 Edinburgh Cocktail Week. If you purchase a wristband, you can enjoy £5 Signature Cocktails at 100 of the city’s best bars, plus entry to our biggest ever Cocktail Village where you can enjoy £5 cocktails from 22 pop-up bars. A host of live music happens daily with a jam-packed programme of local musicians and headline acts, as well as tasty street food trucks and entertainment. It’s a fantastic day out with friends that you don’t want to miss. Gary...2023-10-1009 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Shane Daniel ByrneFringe Festival 2023 : Shane Daniel ByrneRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival."But He's Gay..." is the latest work from Irish comedy's new wonder-kid (in his mid-30s) - Daniel Shane Byrne.He's back in Edinburgh for the first time after winning second place at 'So you Think You're Funny' 2019.Shane and Johnny sit down i...2023-08-2612 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Celya ABFringe Festival 2023 : Celya ABRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Second Rodeo is well worth a ride!Celya as a child, all she wanted was to be an adult. Now she's at the table, she wants out. Following her acclaimed, sell-out debut hour, Celya has returned to the Fringe, but be quick this is the last chance...2023-08-2517 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Paddy YoungFringe Festival 2023 : Paddy YoungRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.He's hungry. He's horny. He's scaredNorthern powerhouse Paddy Young, one of comedy's fastest rising stars, for his unmissable debut stand-up hour, after flirting with the festival over the past 4 years, his debut year has been knocking the socks off critics and audiences in 2023....2023-08-1810 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Kiran DeolFringe Festival 2023 : Kiran DeolRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Making something funny, out of something horrid ain't that easy, but Oscar shortlisted and Emmy nominated stand-up comedian Kiran Deol has done just that!**Very strong language during this interview, with themes surrounding assault**Kiran was hospitalised after a stranger smashed a glass bottle...2023-08-1733 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Tamsyn KellyFringe Festival 2023 : Tamsyn KellyRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Tamsyn Kelly is a great, exciting talent on the comedy circuit. (BBC New Comedy Awards, Comedy Central Live)In her 2023 show, Tamsyn reveals she's cried in lots of high street shops, but mostly in TK Maxx. Hence her show is called 'Crying In TK Maxx...2023-08-1412 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: BriTANicKFringe Festival 2023 : BriTANicKRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher are very serious about making silly videos. The name BriTANicK was thought about years ago and now it's too late to change it. It’s sketch show comedy & physical theatre at it's finest.Both lads are a powerhouse in comedy! With ac...2023-08-1234 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Flat & The Curves Fringe Festival 2023 : Flat & The Curves Refreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.**Very strong language, with themes of a sexual nature feature from the very start in this interview**Johnny had the awful job of hanging around 4 glamorous women as he spoke to Charlotte, Katy, Arabella & Issy who form comedy cabaret act Flat & The Curves....2023-08-1017 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: TheSpaceUK (Nick Abrams)Fringe Festival 2023 : TheSpaceUK (Head of Press - Nick Abrams)Refreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Running a venue connected with the arts is not the easiest of tasks, but add the Fringe Festival into the mix and you get something unique. Johnny caught up with Nick Abrams from TheSpaceUK. As a venue TheSpaceUK hosts the...2023-08-0820 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Alex Petty (Free Fringe Festival)Fringe Festival 2023 : Alex Petty (Director Laughing Horse Comedy + Free Fringe Festival)Refreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.Ever wanted to know what it's like to organise the Fringe from behind the scenes, and play a part in putting on a huge chunk of the Festival?Alex Petty gives Johnny the background to what goes into making the Free...2023-08-0718 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: David BaddielFringe Festival 2023 : David Baddiel Refreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.He's back in Scotland for the 1st time in roughly 10 years, David Baddiel has a total of 4 shows during the few days of the 2023 festival.David speaks to Johnny, on what's he is bringing to the stage in Scotland, from his storytelling, with question and answer sessions...2023-08-0310 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Eddy MackenzieFringe Festival 2023 : Eddy MackenzieRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.A cross between Brian Blessed, and Jack Black - Eddy Mackenzie has the energy, guitar and smile to make anyone laugh!Eddy is taking part in 2 shows this year at the Fringe, both with his friends.Both are a hybrid between stand up storytelling, and...2023-08-0218 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Fringe 23: Christine BovillFringe Festival 2023 : Christine BovillRefreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.First up, it's Bonjour to Christine Bovill. Christine has preformed at the Fringe 2010, and has built a formidable reputation as a performer, chanteuse and writer. Born into a Glasgow family where folk music was the flavour of the age, Christine characteristically explored her own inclinations, finding a delight in jazz...2023-07-2616 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Baton Of HopeBONUS DROP: Baton Of HopeSummer Refreshed returns for a new series next month, but as ever we continue to bring you Bonus Drops featuring new content.Johnny chats to Mike McCarthy, a founder of Baton Of Hope, a charity with the aim to be the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK has ever seen, opening up necessary conversations and prompting appropriate actions.The Baton Of Hope tour begins on Sunday 25th June 2023 in Scotland. The specially designed baton will tour UK towns and cities for two weeks...2023-06-2338 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Bristol Balloon CollectorsBONUS DROP: Bristol Balloon Collectors / BBC One Balloon Summer Refreshed is back for a second season later this year, but that doesn't stop us uploading some fantastic Bonus Drops for you to enjoy.Johnny chats to Liam Whitelock from Bristol Balloon Collectors, who's involved with restoring and inflating the famous BBC One hot air balloon used on screen from 1997 - 2002.From 1997 - 2002 the hot air balloon appeared in-between programmes on BBC One as the channel’s main brand identity.It was much loved, and still is 20 years after the fi...2023-06-0116 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Dyslexia ScotlandBONUS DROP: Dyslexia ScotlandSummer Refreshed is back for a second season later this year, but that doesn't stop us uploading some fantastic Bonus Drops for you to enjoy.Johnny chats to Cathy Magee, the CEO of the charity, Dyslexia Scotland, who's aim is to empower people with dyslexia to reach their full potential.In 2022 Johnny found out he was Dyslexic aged 38. It's very common for adults to be diagnosed with Dyslexia at a later stage in life.By reaching out to others, and finding support online he wanted...2023-05-1025 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Nic Collins (Collins x Collins)BONUS DROP: MUSICIAN NIC COLLINS (Collins X Collins)Summer Refreshed is back for a second season later this year, but that doesn't stop us uploading some fantastic Bonus Drops for you to enjoy, now the sun is setting later in the day.It's not often Johnny gets to interview someone with the same surname, but on this occasion he chats to the amazing drummer Nic Collins.Nic chats about the upcoming 'Mike + The Mechanics' tour (12th April > 7th June). Plus his time on the road with his own band 'Better Strangers...2023-03-3135 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - 'The Five In Five' (With Adam & Bongo)Holidays Refreshed BONUS DROP: THE FIVE IN FIVE With Adam & BongoOver the past 3 weeks, Graeme & Johnny have been in charge of refreshing Christmas. Everyone involved hopes you've had a great one, and 2023 will be a fab year!For one last treat, Adam & Bongo have a quick a bonus drop, a mini podcast called the Five In Five.As you know it's a mini podcast that aims to cut through the waffle, and talk about the 'serious issues' (sort of).The final Five In Five chats New Years...2023-01-0405 min
Refreshing PodcastHolidays Refreshed Episode 3Holidays Refreshed EP 3: The Five In Five - With Adam & Bongo, plus Nick Charles and his Review Of 2022 Back for a final episode of this series. Graeme & Johnny provide some fun for the gap known as Christmas Limbo or Twixmas.Graeme gives his biggest confessional yet, and gets something off his chest before 2022 ends.Adam & Bongo join Graeme & Johnny for a few minutes, with a quick Five in Five, helping give ideas on what to do to survive Christmas Limbo. Plus, the very talented Nick Charles joins...2022-12-2842 minRefreshing PodcastHolidays Refreshed Episode 2Holidays Refreshed EP 2: Voice Actor Marc Slik, FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking Game & The Five In Five - With Adam & BongoBack with a Festive Bang for EP 2. The magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features to refresh Christmas, and it's a festive two hour feast.Graeme has his football knowledge tested ahead of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Mens World Rankings coming out following the World Cup. You can play along with him.Amazing voice actor Marc Slik joins the lads for the longest interview yet! It takes roughly 20...2022-12-212h 05
Refreshing PodcastHolidays Refreshed Episode 1Holidays Refreshed EP 1: Scotland Magic, Christmas Confessional & Five In Five - With Adam & BongoBack with a Festive Bang. The magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features to refresh Christmas, and in just one hour you'll get......A Christmas Confessional, Johnny & Graeme spill the tea on one of the most awful pub meals ever. The team at Scotland Magic, AKA Gabby and Billy (two amazing photographers, who shoot beautiful shots from within Scotland and beyond) discuss getting the perfect photograph, and share tips on how to capture moments....2022-12-1457 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop 'The Five In Five' (With Adam & Bongo)Holidays Refreshed BONUS DROP: THE FIVE IN FIVE With Adam & BongoGraeme & Johnny are back at Christmas for Holidays Refreshed. The lads will refresh Christmas 2022 with the usual mix of interviews, chat and this time added festive cheer. The Holidays Are Coming!Ahead of the main podcast launch next week, Johnny invited Adam Weighell and Jonny Bongo to do a bonus drop, a mini podcast called the Five In Five.Adam & Bongo take just a few minutes for a mini podcast that aims to cut through the waffle, and talk about...2022-12-0807 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Holidays Refreshed (Hogmanay 2022)Holidays Refreshed BONUS DROP: Hogmanay Celebrations 2022/2023Graeme & Johnny are back at Christmas for Holidays Refreshed. The lads will refresh Christmas 2022 with the usual mix of interviews, chat and this time added festive cheer. The Holidays Are Coming!Ahead of the main podcast launch, Johnny caught up with Al, from Unique Events, Scotland, he's in charge of looking after all things Hogmanay, as Edinburgh welcomes in 2023 in a few weeks time.Al and his team at Unique Events, and assisted by the Assembly have been working on plans to see out 2022...2022-12-0122 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Holidays Refreshed (Edinburgh's Christmas)Holidays Refreshed BONUS DROP: Edinburgh's Christmas 2022Graeme & Johnny are back at Christmas for Holidays Refreshed. The lads will refresh Christmas 2022 with the usual mix of interviews, chat and this time added festive cheer. The Holidays Are Coming!Ahead of the main podcast launch, Johnny caught up with the saviours of Christmas in Edinburgh for a quick Bonus Drop Interview. Dani and her team at the Assembly stepped in last minute to deliver the Christmas program for Scotlands capital, including The main Christmas Markets, Ice Rink, The Big Wheel, Fun Run, making...2022-11-2111 min
Refreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode 6Summer Refreshed EP 6: Tim Hayden, Edinburgh Cocktail Week and Paul Alland 'Unusual Things' Grave Hunter A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, Episode six is the last one in the current series, but Graeme & Johnny go out on a high.Tim Hayden, CEO of Hagley West Watches offers business advice to the lads, and chats about what's next in the world of watches, NFT's and the ever growing 'love your journey' that has taken over TikTok.Edinburgh Cocktail Week kicks off on the 7th October. Johnny is...2022-09-301h 35Refreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode 5Summer Refreshed EP 5: Al Foran, Beth Tweddle MBE & Gemma Merna A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, Episode five has a big exclusive!Impressionist Al Foran, loved by stars like Tyson Fury, Conor McGregor, Paddy McGuinness, Mark Wahlberg and so many more gives us a little flavour of his huge catalogue of impressions, plus talks his love (and at times hate) for Manchester United and the forthcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup.One of the world's finest gymnasts to ever grace the floor, bar & balance beams Beth Tweddle MBE...2022-09-151h 55
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Summer Refreshed (MC Hammersmith's Rap)Summer Refreshed BONUS DROP: Recorded from our 'remote' chat with MC Hammersmith for the Edinburgh Fringe Special, his rap is now available to listen to on its own (as many times as you like).Only MC Hammersmith, one of the finest comedy freestyle rappers around can manage to drop some hot bars, mentioning what's happened on our podcast!It's 3 minutes of pure gold!MC Hammersmith Is Going On Tour:Birmingham (Glee Club) - September 25thLondon (21Soho) - October 21stOxford (Glee Club) - November 7thManchester (Frog and Bucket) - November 8th2022-09-0603 minRefreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode Four (Fringe Festival Special)Summer Refreshed EP 4: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Special A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, Episode four was recorded live in The Cocktail Mafia (over Bank Holiday Weekend), a bar in Edinburgh's West End. It was a special recording, as Graeme & Johnny looked back at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Comedian Hannah Fairweather grabbed a quick drink and chat with the boys, and told them how good her first full Fringe experience went down, and how cool it was to make it onto the Dave TV Channel list of top 10 jokes...2022-08-311h 09
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Summer Refreshed (George Egg)Summer Refreshed BONUS DROP: Johnny is out and about in Edinburgh, and chats to George Egg the man who mix's comedy and cooking all in one show, and the audience can eat what George creates on stage, using some usual objects.With over 5 million views. 'A culinary Bill Bailey' (As the Scotsman puts it) his Snack Hacker channel on YouTube is amazing, as is his live show.Johnny & George chat the above, the FIFA World Cup and 'cost of living in 2022' and way's he can help save you money.Key...2022-08-2318 minRefreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode ThreeSummer Refreshed EP 3: With our very own relationship expert Val Sampson. Ben & Joe Gallagher founders of Luxe Collective join Graeme & Johnny for a brilliant look at this fast growing fashion brand, and Edinburgh Fringe comedian, Gareth Waugh chats stand up comedy.A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, Episode three takes Graeme & Johnny down a love route, with expert relationship advice for anyone who wants some summer love, or advice on how to cope with good, or bad relationship issues every couple has. Ben & Joe, two brothers behind the amazing...2022-08-171h 57
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Summer Refreshed (Adults Only Magic Show)Summer Refreshed BONUS DROP: Johnny is out and about in Edinburgh, and chats to Sam & Justin the duo behind 'The Adult Only Magic Show'Winner of Best Magic Show and Adelaide Fringe Weeklies. This 18+ spectacular has a huge range of comedy, mind-bending illusions and a cheeky hint of nudity, it's fast becoming a global sensation.Key Details :Over 18's only!The Adult Only Magic show happens daily at 9.15pm, at Studio Three within the Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh.Visit @RefreshingPod on Instagram, to see a quick, but sensational...2022-08-0909 min
Refreshing PodcastBonus Drop - Summer Refreshed (Greatest Magic Show Interview)Summer Refreshed BONUS DROP: Johnny is out and about in Edinburgh, and chats to Sam, Justin and Ringmaster Magnus, three of the people behind 'The Greatest Magic Show'Direct from Australia! find out more about this show that has sell-out seasons across the globe, stars Sam and Justin will be hitting the stage with brand-new illusions direct from Las Vegas, with Ringmaster Magnus, who does everything he can to keep it on track, including when kids say (and do) the wrong thing.Key Details :The Greatest Magic Show is live this...2022-08-0807 minRefreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode TwoSummer Refreshed EP 2: Harry Potter Special, with 'The Potter Trail' walking tour, comedian Aaron Simmonds, a Potter Pub Quiz , plus superstar film critic Beatrice Jane Copland. A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, Episode two is all about Potter. Celebrating 25 years since the first book release, we chat with Rich and Will from the Potter Trail walking tour, from one of the best attractions you can do in Edinburgh, we also put all the tour guides knowledge to the test with a special 'Potter Pub Quiz'Comedian Aaron Simmonds joins...2022-08-031h 40Refreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed Episode OneSummer Refreshed Is Here! EP 1: DJ Fat Tony, The Confessional, and a Cocktail Masterclass with 'The Cocktail Mafia' A magazine style podcast, with a whole host of features, and we launch with the DJ of choice for many a star, Mr Fat Tony, who chats about his life and what became the inspiration to his bestseller 'I Don't Take Requests'. Graeme and Johnny host 'The Confessional' telling you more about them, and we catch up with one of the best cocktail bars in Scotland, 'The Cocktail Mafia' about what goes into making a great cocktail for...2022-07-201h 11Refreshing PodcastSummer Refreshed - Trailer (Summer 2022)Summer Refreshed - Launching 20th July 2022Click for just a flavour of what to expect, episodes dropping every fortnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1301 min