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Art WankEpisode 256 - Andrew Jensen, Fox Jensen GalleryIn this episode, we speak with Andrew Jensen, founder and director of Fox Jensen, one of Australia's leading contemporary art galleries and Fox Jensen Mccrory, alongside Emma Fox and Sarah Mccrory. Andrew discusses the evolution of the gallery, from its beginnings to its current presence in both Sydney and New Zealand. We explore the changing landscape of contemporary art, what makes a successful artist gallery relationship, and how a commercial gallery balances artistic vision with the realities of the art market.The conversation also touches on collecting, the international art scene, the...
2026-06-0258 min
Cask to GlassAussie Drams with That Whisky Girl Sarah RussellBy day, Sarah Russell is “Miss Sarah”, an Australian primary school teacher in Adelaide. The rest of the time, she’s “That Whisky Girl”, an Instagram influencer and whisky podcaster breaking down barriers in a male-dominated industry.“I just wanted to get the girls going,” she tells John from Kyoto, Japan’s “cultural capital”, where she’s just back from visiting the Miyagikyo Distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the Father of Japanese Whisky.“I got into whisky into whisky a few years ago,” Sarah says, “and I’ve just found that it’s a very male dominated field. And...
2026-04-3027 minCask to GlassBeauty of the Blend: Ally Stevenson of Turntable Spirits“There’s no scientific reason that a blend should be inferior to a single malt,” insists Alasdair Stevenson of blending house Turntable Spirits. “In ways you could argue the opposite in terms of flexibility and the creative opportunities that blending gives you. It’s really all down to the strategy of the blender.”Go back 150 years or so to when blending started, Ally argues, and “it was about consistency, quality and flavour combination.”“I mean, if you take it into the world of wine or cooking, you would think about combining different components, different ingredie...
2026-03-1928 minCask to GlassKnockout Whisky & Food Pairings from MasterChef Finalist Sarah RankinHow do you take your oysters?Yes oysters.Straight up? A splash of Tabasco? Or a couple of drops of whisky?Yes. Whisky!“I’d always have oysters with whisky rather than Tabasco,” Scottish food writer, broadcaster and 2022 UK MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin tells John Beattie in this the 50th episode of Cask to Glass.“I love oysters and Cumbrae oysters are the best oysters there are,” she says. “A couple of drops of Tabasco brings out the sweetness, kind of opens up your tastebuds.”
2026-03-1230 minCask to GlassFraser Campbell: Whisky Polymath“My palate has seen a lot of action,” confesses Fraser Campbell, whisky educator, brand consultant, drinks strategist. “I started off working in pubs in Speyside when I was 18. And that was pretty much it.”Twenty seven years later Fraser is now the host and creator of Whisky Bytes, producing “snackable knowledge whisky videos”. His latest venture is One for the Road, a luxury chauffeur-driven tour and whisky tasting service, which launched earlier this year.But as an 18-year-old pouring drams in a local pub in Forres in north east Scotland, Fraser says he learnt “the...
2026-03-0533 minCask to GlassDo Whisky & Cheese Go Together? Paul Bock & David ReidWhisky and cheese?It’s a simple question really: Do they pair well together?Does a Gorgonzola go well with a smoky Bowmore? Or is it better with a sherry-flavoured Speyside? Say a Glenfarclas or a Tamdhu?And what should you have with Gruyère? Since lockdown, photographer Paul Bock and a brand marketer David Reid have been holding regular whisky and cheese soirees at Paul’s studio in Edinburgh.Up to 70 guests at times. Some are in the industry. Some are just friends. And s...
2026-02-2618 min
Todo es Rock And Roll Podcast28 días de gira #25- The Rutles- All you need Is cash (Eric Idle, Gary Weis, 1978)Eric Idle y Neil Innes fueron los responsables de esta divertida y estrambótica parodia de los Beatles, en la cual aparece medio Saturday Night Live y el propio George Harrison.
2026-02-2518 min
Sarah Wylie, In ConversationS6 EP5 Gary Innes - ‘I picked up the accordion at 8 and never looked back’On this week’s episode, Sarah got to chat to the incredibly talented accordionist, composer, event creator & founding member of Manrán, Gary Innes.They chat Gary’s 20 Year Road Trip Tour with fellow instrumentalist, friend & brother, Ewan Henderson. They go back to when Gary first picked up the accordion, his life growing up in Spean Bridge, founding the renowned band Manrán to performing at Carnagie Hall in New York.Gary is not afraid to take risks & this is shown throughout his music career & his desire to see tradit...
2026-02-231h 01
Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton KeynesEric Bibb // Patti Boulaye // Gary InnesNick Coffer is joined by three artists whose work spans continents, genres, and generations of storytelling.Eric Bibb opens the episode reflecting on gratitude, purpose, and what it means to be "the happiest man in the world." The blues legend discusses how simplicity can be powerful, shares memories of meeting Bob Dylan at eleven, and explains why songs have a staying power that history books don't. He talks about his move to Sweden in his twenties, the miraculous string of events that shaped his career, and why music's role in social change matters more than ever.
2026-02-051h 18
The Stone Table PodcastAdaptive Athlete: Strongman Gary Talks Stone Lifting and StrongmanIn this episode of the Stone Table Podcast, host Rebecca Innes interviews Strongman Gary, an adaptive athlete and strongman competitor living with cerebral palsy. Gary shares his journey from childhood challenges to discovering strength training, the importance of mindset, and the influence of his supportive parents. He discusses his experiences in school, the transition to strongman competitions, and the significance of community and mentorship in his life. Gary also highlights the adaptations he makes in his training and the innovations he pursued during the COVID-19 pandemic, including learning to weld and creating his own strongman equipment. In this engaging...
2026-01-021h 15Cask to GlassApologies: No Episode This WeekUnfortunately, John's had a seasonal bug. Nothing serious. But it's taken it's toll on his voice.We're very sorry we're unable to bring you this week's episode.John's on the mend, and he hopes to be back next week.Thanks for listening to Cask to Glass.Apologies once again.Catch you next time.Slàinte!-------Socials:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattie Creator & producer: David HolmesArt work & design: Je...
2025-11-1300 minCask to GlassJam to Dram: Kim Cameron of Bothy Distillery"I'm often called an accidental distiller," says Kim Cameron, founder of the Bothy Distillery in Glen Prosen in the Scottish Highlands.Kim started off running a coffee shop and producing jam. World class jam, which 11 years ago won its category in the World Jam Championships. So she launched her Jam Bothy label."In Angus," she says, "we grow the most amazing fruit, arguably in the best in the world: raspberry, rhubarb, blueberry, strawberry... And I was making the full seasonal calendar of jam. Now one of the byproducts of...
2025-11-0630 minCask to GlassCracking the Chinese Whisky Market: 威士忌酒 with Chen LiAs we've heard several times in previous episodes of Cask to Glass, China is one of the great untapped markets for Scotch whisky.With a populaton of 1.4 billion, China's the second most populous country in the world. And last year Scotland exported 30 million 70cl bottles to China at a value of £161 million, making it the 10th largest market for Scotch both in terms of volume and value. But when you consider that Scotland exported the equivalent of 1.7 billion bottles worth £5.4 billion in 2024, it's a small market compared to the size of its population.So...
2025-10-3033 minCask to GlassThe World's Oldest Single Malt: Gordon & MacPhail's 85 Year Old Whisky from Glenlivet DistilleryEighty five years in the making. One hundred and 25 decanters produced. £125,000 a pop.Released on the 2 October, and already almost entirely sold out..."More people will have summited Everest this year alone than will ever get to taste this whisky, never mind own it," declares Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon and MacPhail. "There's something like 600, 700 people - maybe more than that - start off to summit Everest and they tend to all do it in the springtime and about 60 or 70 percent of those people will ever actually reach the top."
2025-10-2333 minCask to GlassThe Accidental Bottlists: Phil & Simon Thompson of Dornoch Distillery"You have to offer value at every level" declares Simon Thompson, one half of Thompson Brothers distillers, independent bottlers and founders of Dornoch Distillery, in Dornoch in the north of Scotland, deep in the heart of the Highlands.That's why he and brother Phil are always trying to work out what they "can get away with" at the "lower end" of the price spectrum, because Phil says, "You want to sell out and turn over quickly."Phil and Simon also own Dornoch Castle Hotel. The hotel has been in the Thompson family for 25...
2025-10-1637 minCask to GlassA Hauf an' a Hauf: Scott Sneddon from InchDairnie Distillery"I'm very fluid with how I take my whisky," admits Scott Sneddon, the Managing Director of InchDairnie Distillery in Fife in this episode of Cask to Glass. So neat; a little bit of water; some ice; or even as a cocktail.But, Scott also continues, "I'm very very old fashioned. I like a hauf an' a hauf. So I always like to have a beer and whisky at the same time. So it really depends on what beer I've got in my other hand in how I take my whisky."A beer and...
2025-10-0933 minCask to GlassCask 'n' Time: Russell Bradley from One Cask at a Time"Whisky is distilled and matured to be enjoyed," declares Russell Bradley, Head of Brand Development at newly launched independent bottlers One Cask at a Time."But," he adds, "people buy with their eyes."So the look and the packaging is his starting point. Then it's down to great whisky to follow through on the image."I originally came from graphic design. That's what I studied," he tells John in this episode. "I then got into the design world; into print and packaging, which in central Scotland essentially leads you into...
2025-10-0226 minCask to GlassSafe Space Whisky with Kristiane Westray"Whisky is for everyone," declares Kristiane Westray, whisky writer, educator and judge. Her book Savour: A guide to tasting and exploring whiskies of the world, published by Bloomsbury, is out next month.But, Kristiane continues, there's still a misogyny around whisky. "I want to invite people into the whisky industry, but I do sometimes worry that I'm inviting people - particularly under-represented groups - into a space that might not be entirely safe for them.""I think everywhere there's misogyny," she tells John in this episode. "I think in male dominated industries especially...
2025-09-2534 minCask to GlassHere's A Deal: Scottish First Minister John Swinney on talks with US President Donald J TrumpCould Scotch whisky be exempted from US tariffs?In this episode, after his whirlwind visit last week to meet US President Donald J Trump at the White House, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney joins John Beattie to discuss the prospects of a deal on US tariffs on Scotch whisky.Ten percent US tariffs are costing the Scotch whisky industry £4 million a week, Mr Swinney says.But Scotland, he adds, imports $300 million worth of Kentucky bourbon barrels every year. And tariffs are having an impact on that trade too.
2025-09-1820 minCask to GlassReset Required? Martin Purvis of Commercial Spirits IntelligenceHow much whisky is stored in warehouses across Scotland?"Nobody really knows," says Martin Purvis of Commercial Spirits Intelligence. He tried to find out from HMRC - the UK's revenue and customs office. But they wouldn't tell him; not even when he used freedom of information legislation to get an answer.But he fears there's too much stock in too many barrels in too many warehouses: "I joined the trade 20 odd years ago," he says, "and in that time all I've seen is warehouse building."It's not...
2025-09-1132 minCask to GlassCask Explorers: Stephen Woodcock from Glen Turner"You'll know the game, John," admits Stephen Woodcock, head of Whisky Creation and Stocks for Glen Turner, makers of Glen Moray, Cutty Sark and many other fine whiskies and spirits. "You want to play slightly offside..."Slightly offside?Perhaps Stephen shouldn't be telling John this. But it's too late now. And besides what's done is done."We kind of brand ourselves as cask explorers," Stephen explains. "We're not feart to give something a go."It's Stephen's job to explore and innovate, and try to create something new...
2025-09-0435 minCask to GlassHidden Gems: Neill Murphy "A Scot on Scotch"When you think of whisky - Scotch whisky - where do you think of?Islay? Campbeltown? Speyside? Or, if you want to be more specific, Dufftown? Or Aberlour?But what about Glasgow?It's the largest city in Scotland. It's still the country's industrial heartland. So why not the capital of whisky too?Far-fetched as that may seem, Neill Murphy - who blogs about whisky as A Scot on Scotch - believes there's a barley grain of truth in the idea. "Glasgow," he says, "should be better thought...
2025-08-2833 minCask to GlassDràm Mòr with Kenny & Viktorija MacdonaldKenny and Viktorija Macdonald like the word "mòr", Scots Gaelic for "big".Growing up, Kenny was known as Coinneach Mòr ("Big Kenny"). He and Viktorija met in the Glasgow pub Òran Mór ("big song") over a dram of Dalmore ("big meadow")."That whisky has a lot to answer for," Viktorija jokes...After they'd hitched up, they decided to start a whisky company called Dràm Mòr: Big Dram.Iniatially they acted as agents for other whisky producers, utilising Viktorija's contacts in her native Lithua...
2025-08-2147 min
Celt In A TwistCelt In A Twist August 17 2025We spin a sublime track from Afro Celt Sound System's Ova, 'AM' as our Cosmic Celtic, featuring the magical voice of Iarla O'Lionaird. PLUS, more from the Hebrides with transcendent Celtronica from Valtos, Celtic rock from Stramash and Clan of Celts. And, the Dropkicks lay the boots to the fascists with Woody Guthrie's Dig A Hole. Dig in! You got yer Celt In A Twist.
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The Stapletons - The Bigler
Steve Dawson - Old Hickory Breakdown CANCON
Slainte Mhath - Va CANCON
The Tossers - The First League Out...
2025-08-1458 minCask to GlassJohn Swinney: First Minister of ScotlandThree weeks ago, US President Donald Trump came to Scotland on a private visit. During the trip he met Scottish First Minister John Swinney at his golf course in Aberdeenshire, where the two men discussed trade, tariffs and whisky.In an exclusive interview for 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, Mr Swinney reveals details from those discussions as well as his own affection for whisky, especially Aberfeldy and Glenmorangie.Of his talks with Mr Trump, Mr Swinney says; "I was making the pitch for the Scotch whisky industry and for Scotch whisky to be exempt from tariffs." Adding that he told Mr Trump the United State...
2025-08-1426 minCask to GlassNose Your Off Notes: Cheesy Vomit with Max McFarlane"Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!"Remember Episode 14, when master blender Max McFarlane gave John what he calls "an off note whisky"?"Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Max!"It took John a while to the find words to describe what he was tasting. But he finally got there: "It tastes like... poison!"Well that was an extreme example. But what else can go wrong with whisky? And how can you spot a bad whisky on the nose before it gets anywhere near your tongue?In this episode, Max gives...
2025-08-0736 minCask to GlassIt's Not Unusual: Sean Williams & Whisgi CymreigIn 1887, when Alfred Barnard published his seminal guide to the The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom, he catalogued 129 Scottish distilleries, 28 Irish ditstilleries and four English distilleries.There were no Welsh distilleries.And yet, says Sean Williams host of the Wisgi Wales Podcast and founder of Wales Whisky Fest and the Welsh Whisky Society, "distilling can allegedly trace its roots to Wales; to north wales; to a little place called Bardsey Island, where the monks - you know, in myth - distilled a distilate which was pretty much aqua vitae or new make...
2025-07-3131 minCask to GlassDrams Less Travelled: Hamish Malcolm - The Dram CaddyGolf and whisky. Two of Scotland's great exports.They've gone around the world. Now the world rounds on Scotland to experience them both.And Hamish Malcolm brings them together..Aka The Dram Caddy, Hamish combines his role as a golf caddy with that as a whisky guide, providing whisky tastings to golfing tourists. Usually matching five drams to five courses from Dornorch in the north to St Andrews in the east.But nothing obvious. So no Macallans."I'm looking maybe for the dram less...
2025-07-2431 minCask to GlassScotchland: Dave Broom & the Joy of Whisky"It's an extraordinary time in whisky's history," says Dave Bloom author of The World Atlas of Whisky; now in its 3rd edition but completely rewritten.Over 500 distilleries profiled; 480 whiskies sampled. No wonder Dave jokes: "I didn't have grey hair when I started."But why extraordinary?"Because there's never been such a period in whisky's history where so much has been made in so many different styles in so many different countries," he tells John. "If you think back to whisky's recent history, the last 100 years or so, essentially it's been...
2025-07-1738 minCask to GlassOrganic & Sustainable: Annabel Thomas of Nc'Nean Distillery"I didn't set Nc'Nean up to appeal to women," admits Annabel Thomas, founder of Nc'Nean Distillery, "but you know, I think maybe because my story ends up being told, because we have equal parts men and women working at the company, we do get probably more attention from women than maybe other brands.""That being said," she continues, "more than half of our consumers are still men, which reflects the reality of the whisky industry today."And while Annabel insists "there's no logical reason" why women shouldn't drink or work in whisky, she's...
2025-07-1032 minCask to GlassTime, Place & Company: Gordon Dundas of Ian Macleod DistillersWhisky's about time and place and company for Gordon Dundas, Brand Development and Advocacy Director of Ian Macleod Distillers.One of Gordon's best whisky experiences was at an awards dinner in Edinburgh.He was sitting beside a colleague from Ian Macleod and his good friend Julian Van Winkle of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery -- "before Van Winkle had gone really silly pricewise and rarity and scarcity". There was, he says, a bottle of Balblair 38 on the table. "So we poured this Balblair 38. And at that moment in time, prbabaly an hour or...
2025-07-0332 minCask to GlassGraeme Littlejohn from the Scotch Whisky Association"It's a really challenging time in Scotch whisky at the moment," admits Graeme Littlejohn, Director of Strategy & Communications at the Scotch Whisky Association. "I guess we'd call it an inflexion point for the industry."That's a view we've heard from several contributors on the podcast in our previous 21 episodes.For instance, in Episode 15 Andrew Symington of Edradour Distillery told John the industry was facing "headwinds". Andrew identified the cost of living crisis; the effects of Brexit; global supply chain issues; international competition; and over production and over pricing. Whisky writer Charles Maclean also...
2025-06-2634 minCask to GlassBring on the Wallabies: The Lions Whisky Challenge"There's a whisky for everyone," says former Scotland rugby international Ryan Grant and independent bottler with Unkiltered."Including the Welsh," he adds.Aye! You can pick a Scottish rugby player for the British and Irish Lions, but you can't take away the Home Nations rivalry.Ryan was on the last Lions tour to Australia, back in 2013. And as the 2025 Lions get set to embark on their latest tour down under, Ryan joins John, who toured with the Lions to South Africa in 1980 and New Zealand in 1983, for a 6 Nations vs...
2025-06-1941 minCask to GlassIs that an Easy Question? Max McFarlane vs GoogleLegendary whisky maker Max McFarlane is sought out the world over as consultant by other whisky producers.For over 25 years, Max was the Master Blender and later Keeper of the Quaich at Edrington. As such his nose provided the quality control for some of the best selling whiskies in the world: Famous Grouse, Highland Park, Cutty Stark, Bunnahabhain, and The Glenrothes. He's now the Master Blender for Ardgowan Distillery which officially opens on 20 June 2025.But is his whisky knowledge a match for his nose?In this episode John challenges Max...
2025-06-1225 minCask to GlassThe Whisky Dramalista: Dave Alcock & the Power of Passion"It was like a revelation," Dave Alcock recalls the moment he really got into whisky.The retired sports psychologist and self-styled "whisky dramalista" had always "liked a drop". But then one Christmas, after he'd "prepped the veg", he unwrapped the present his wife had bought for him.It was a bottle of Port Ellen third edition."I could feel it in my toes when I sipped it," he tells John in this episode. "It was just something else. I didn't know whether to sniff it or drink some more."
2025-06-0531 minCask to GlassWhisky Where the Heart Is: Cardrona Distillery with Desiree ReidIt all began with Edradour for Desiree Reid, founder and managing director of the award-winning Cardrona Distillery in the Cardrona Valley on New Zealand's South Island.For her 21st birthday, she and her mother backpacked around Scotland. (Both sides of her family came from here way back when.) But something about that whisky in one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in Highland Perthshire (featured in Episode 15), ignited a spark."I can't say that I sat there with that dram and thought that I'm gonna open a whisky distillery one day. But that is certainly...
2025-05-2929 minCask to GlassFor the Love of Whisky: Friendship & Connection with Fred Maitland"Nothing will get between a man and his whisky," insists Fred Maitland of East Coast Whisky.Fred's a psychotherapist.But he also provides whisky tastings and runs tours to distilleries around Scotland. And he believes whisky keeps us connected."It's about friendship and hobby," he tells John in this episode. "It's an incredible stimulant for conversation, for good feelings, for community, for warmth. And I've seen it time and time again."But it must be respected, he adds. It's not for "chugging back."Fred's...
2025-05-2231 min
Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 102 - Sunny Days Are Here AgainSend us Fan MailGary brings you more great music of the bagpipe family, including trips to France, Asturias, Ireland and the USA.PlaylistOld Blind Dogs with Jan Alexander’s Fancy, The Harris Dance and Miss Girdle from Four on the Floor Iain MacHarg with Blind Billy, Failte do'n Phiobaire, Drink the Wort and Spill the Beer, Elizabeth Kelly’s Delight and Piper’s Maggot from Ceol na Beinne Shotts and Dkyehead Caledonia Pipe Band with Donald Cameron, Cameronian Rant and Pr...
2025-05-2157 minCask to GlassDraamtastic: Raasay Distillery with Alasdair DayThey're all about The Draam at Isle of Raasay Distillery.It's their signature single malt, based on a six-cask recipe created by founder and Master Distiller, Alasdair Day. It's 80% of what they produce."We wanted to make a Hebridean whisky," Alasdair tells John in this episode.Hebridean?"Something lightly peated," Alasdair explains. "So not unpeated, not heavily peated. But somewhere in between.""A rugged windswept island off an island, you need that peaty characteristic," he continues.But Alasdair and co-founder Bill...
2025-05-1528 minCask to GlassEdradour Distillery: 1825 to 2025 with Andrew Symington"I'm a whisky nerd," admits Andrew Symington the owner of Edradour Distillery. "That's how I got involved in the business. I love the different flavours."Edradour, near Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire, is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries and, Andrew says, Scotland's "last traditional farm distillery".Andrew's been in the whisky business for almost 40 years, both as the owner of Edradour and as an independent bottler with his Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky company bottling “single, single, single malt". That's malts produced by a single distillery, from a single distillation and a single cask.
2025-05-0831 min
Inspired Men Talk - Real conversations for men who feel stuck and want a way forward20-Year-Old Activist Redefines Purpose & Resilience | Inspired Men Talk with Innes MorganWhat does it take for a 20-year-old from one of the UK’s most remote communities to make a national impact on policy, purpose, and mental health? Meet Innes Morgan, a driven young changemaker from Dunnet Head, Scotland, who is breaking stereotypes and leading conversations from the grassroots to government.In this episode of Inspired Men Talk, four solution-focused hypnotherapists representing four decades of experience sit down with Innes to explore his journey, from growing up in a rural village with no local services to launching the non-profit Act with Purpose and advising national leaders.🔹 This...
2025-05-0552 minCask to GlassTasting Masterclass with Max McFarlaneNext time you're in Spain, "give the oak tree a big hug," implores master blender Max McFarlane. Without the oak, he says, Scotch whisky wouldn't be what it is.Join John as Max takes him on a tasting journey from new make spirit through the casks and years to learn to recognise the look, nose and palate of several very different whiskies. And he throws in an off-note whisky that's really gone wrong. Along the way they talk about the state of the global whisky market and Max recommends whiskies he thinks are on the up-and-up...
2025-05-0139 minCask to GlassThe Community Spirit: GlenWyvis Distillery in DingwallThey're "fairly geeky" about the spirit at GlenWyvis admits Craig MacRitchie, Distillery Manager at Scotland's first modern day community-owned distillery.Established in Dingwall at the head the Cromarty Firth in north-east Scotland in 2016, GlenWyvis Distillery is unburdened by a traditional house style. So they do what they like - provided, Craig says, it makes good whisky and complies with the regulations set out by the Scotch Whisky Association.Such as?Longer fermentation than other more established distilleries - as much as six days; experimentation with barrels and single cask whiskies...
2025-04-2432 minCask to GlassBy Royal Appointment 1494: Lindores Abbey DistilleryThe origins of Scotch whisky are lost in the mists of time.But in the Exchequer Roll of 1494, King James IV bestowed his royal seal of approval on a Tironensian monk and distiller from Lindores Abbey in Fife: "Et per liberacionem factam fratri Johanni Cor per preceptum compotorum rotulatoris, ut asserit, de mandato domini regis ad faciendum aquavite infra hoc compotum, viii bolle brasii.""To Friar John Cor, 8 bolls of malt, wherewith to make aqua vitae for the King."It is the earliest written record we have of whisky in...
2025-04-1730 minCask to GlassTongue Tangled: Pronunciation Masterclass with Gillian KirklandWhisky makers don't make it easy, do they? Bunnahabhain. Glen Garioch. Ledaig.Even the most popular ones can be hard to get your tongue around. Is it Glenfiddich with an "ick" or with an "itch"? Glenmorangie as in "mow-ran-gee" or "morangie" - like orange with an "M" in front of it?In last week's episode, John and former Scotland rugby star Chris Cusiter, who's now a whisky importer in LA, discussed how difficult it can be to pronounce the names of some Scotch whiskies.So we thought we'd put an...
2025-04-1023 minCask to GlassCalifornia Dramming with Chris CusiterNine years ago, former Scotland rugby international Chris Cusiter retired from the professional game and moved out west.Way out west... California west.He bought a specialist liquor store in Los Angeles to follow his newfound dream, building bridges between Scotland and California with whisky.A few years later, after selling his store, Chris became a partner in Alexander Murray & Co importers of Scotch whisky into the United States.In this episode he talks to John about his love of whisky; the challenges facing the global whisky...
2025-04-0336 minCask to GlassRobin Laing & The Cure For Which There's No Disease"It's the pulse of one small nationSo much more than just a dram..."For almost 30 years Robin Laing, "The Whisky Bard", has been trying to capture the "poetic essence" of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit in his songs and poetry.His lines above from "More Than Just A Dram" adorn the walls of Clynelish Distillery near Bora in Sutherland.Robin's a well kent face on the global whisky scene, performing his music at whisky tasings and Burns Nighs across Europe and America. And he's...
2025-03-2736 minCask to GlassDown the Farm: Kilchoman Distillery“A lot of people thought it was a very stupid decision essentially,” Peter Wills recalls the reaction to his dad Anthony’s plan to start a new distillery on Islay.With seven distilleries already on the island, he says the feeling was “there’s no room for another one.”Besides he continues: “All these others had this long heritage.”But Anthony and wife Kathy pressed ahead. And in December 2005 Kilchoman Distillery began production – the first new distillery on “Whisky Isle” in 125 years.Today there are nine distilleries on Islay and four more...
2025-03-2033 minCask to GlassIt’s in the Glass: Glencairn CrystalWhat's in the glass? And why does it matter?No we're not talking about the whisky... but the actual glass your whisky's in.Why?Well in earlier episodes John heard from Master Blender, Max McFarlane of Ardgowan Distillery, Gary Mills of Loch Lomond Whiskies, and Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year 2024, Gillian Kirkland owner of The Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow; all three stressed the importance of the right whisky glass for evaluation and optimum appreciation.And what do they use? The Glencairn Glass....
2025-03-1337 minCask to GlassGillian Kirkland: Scotland's Whisky Guru 2024Gillian Kirkland never planned to run a whisky bar. But when her husband died in 2014, she inherited his pub on Glasgow's George Square and decided to keep it going.Two years later, Gillian turned The Piper into a whisky bar. She knew nothing about whisky, so decided to learn.And did she!In 2024 Gillian was crowned Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2024 and The Piper Whisky Bar once again won Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year. An incredible double. And just a year after...
2025-03-0633 minCask to GlassArdgowan Distillery: A Slice of the Spey on the River Kip?"Eight years, six prime ministers, a pandemic, a cost of living crisis, and now a heart attack."No wonder two of the biggest names in the Scotch whisky industry told Martin McAdam, CEO of Ardgowan Distillery, "Just don't start!" when he first asked them for advice on building a new distillery.Nestling beneath a volcanic rock near Inverkip on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, Martin says Ardgowan is "at the nexus of Highland, Lowland and Island whiskies". Its first mashing is scheduled for March 2025...
2025-02-2735 minCask to GlassLoch Lomond DistilleryIs the tipple in your glass just the product of the cask? Or does the still play some big part?Join John as he and Master Blender Max McFarlane chat with Loch Lomond Whiskies' Gary Mills about Loch Lomond Distillery's three - or is it four? - very different stills, and the role of the distillery's onsite De-char / Re-char cooperage.Oh and find out what Tintin - yes Herge's Tintin - has to do with it all.Visit Loch Lomond Whiskies' online store at www.lochlomondwhiskies.com and get 10% off...
2025-02-2033 minCask to GlassMax McFarlane: Master BlenderPopcorn. That’s right. Popcorn. As the former Keeper of the Quaich at Edrington, Master Blender Max McFarlane has worked with some of the most famous whisky brands in the world, including The Famous Grouse, The Macallan and Highland Park. He reckons he can persuade anyone to enjoy whisky. And he says it all comes down to popcorn... Now with Ardgowan Distillery and the nose behind Ardgowan’s Clydebuilt range of private bottlings, Max explains to John the best way to dr...
2025-02-1331 minCask to GlassRobert Burns & Whisky“Whisky and freedom gang thegither!,” declared Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.But why and how do they go together?In this episode John Beattie speaks to Burns scholar and Scotland’s preeminent political commentator, Brian Taylor, about Burns, his work and legacy, and how whisky is rooted in a place that’s both Scottish and international.Slàinte!-------Twitter:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattieProducer: David HolmesGraphic Design: Jess RobertsonMusic: Water of Life (Ne...
2025-02-0632 minCask to GlassVal McDermid“Ice is for cocktails!” exclaims Scottish crime writer and whisky lover Val McDermid.So how does she take a dram? And what does she take?And if she loves whisky so much, why did Val create a leading character who enjoys gin when she personally hates it?Join John Beattie as he and Val discuss “morning whiskies”, imposter syndrome and Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.And if you’re new to Scotland’s national drink and want to know where to start, Val has a recommendation.Slàin...
2025-01-3037 min
Cask to GlassTrailerHow do you take your whisky?Neat? Splash of water? Block of ice? Or even a mixer?However you take it, join John Beattie, former Scotland rugby international and semi-retired radio and TV news presenter, as he celebrates the heritage and flavour of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit.Whether you call it whisky, whiskey, uisge beatha, aqua vitae, or the water of life... there's a story behind every dram; a craftsman behind every drop; an aroma with every nose; and a flavour in every sip.
2025-01-3004 minCelt In A TwistCelt In A Twist January 12 2025
Serving Celtic delicacies from the world over! It's a smorgasbord of tastes from Celtpunk to Celtronica, Scottish balladry, Irish malarkey, Gaelic Grammy-winning and Juno-awarded fiddling, topped with succulent strips of Cat Bacon. Seriously, you'll never know if you like it if you don't take a bite. You've got your Celt In A Twist.
House Of Hamill - Cat Bacon
Lexington Field - Alive
Les Tireux d'Roches - Les Saisons/Les Sauterelles CANCON
The Mahones - Will You Marry Me? CANCON
George Duff - When These Shoes Were New
Gnoss - Keefa Hill
The Sidh - The Legend Of Sidh
Valtos - S.T.W...
2025-01-0959 min
Business BlethersThe drive to always do better - Gary InnesIn this episode, Karen chats to musician, broadcaster and businessman, Gary Innes. When Gary isn’t playing accordion with traditional music group Mànran, he can be found hosting Take the Floor and Your Requests on BBC Radio Scotland. If that’s not enough, he’s turned his hand to music promotion – putting on Hoolie in the Hydro, a giant traditional music event in Glasgow, in 2022, 2023 and now again in 2024.Karen finds out what motivates Gary. She hears about his family’s roots in business, his mother’s insistence that playing an accordion wouldn’t be enough to keep a...
2024-11-0440 minCelt In A TwistCelt In A Twist August 4 2024Ova, the new album from the Afro Celt Sound System drops in October on Six Degrees. We spin the pre-release 'AM' as our Cosmic Celtic, featuring the magical voice of Iarla O'Lionaird. PLUS, more from the Hebrides with transcendent Celtronica from Valtos, Celtic rock from Stramash and Clan of Celts. And, the Dropkicks lay the boots to the fascists with Woody Guthrie's Dig A Hole. Dig in! You got yer Celt In A Twist.
Valtos - S.T.W. ft. Gary Innes
The Stapletons - The Bigler
Steve Dawson - Old Hickory Breakdown CANCON
Sl...
2024-08-0158 min
Our Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in ScotlandS2E3 Trad musician Gary Innes (Mànran) takes us to Isle of ArranIn this episode we are going to hear from musician and radio presenter Gary Innes.
Gary has been performing and composing music for over two decades. Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, Gary is one of the founding members of award-winning Scottish super-group Mànran,
Gary is also host of longest running radio show on BBC Radio Scotland – the world renowned Take the Floor, and an ex-Scottish Shinty captain and internationalist.
Gary’s links:
Website: https://www.garyinnes.com/
Mànran: h...
2024-04-2932 min
MorbidThe Murder of Gary TrianoOn the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly. To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there were at least...
2024-02-081h 05
MorbidThe Murder of Gary TrianoOn the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly. To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there...
2024-02-0859 min
The Culture SceneVal McDermid, Jerry Burns on the Girl in the Wings Exhibtion, Lucy Worsley on her new show, and Hoolie in the HydroVal McDermid chats the latest Karen Pirie thriller, Jerry Burns on the Girl in the Wings Exhibtion, Lucy Worsley on her new TV show, and Gary Innes returns to Hoolie in the Hydro
2023-12-0839 min
The Caman ConnectionSIX MEN - Prog 2During my time playing at Fort William Shinty Club, six players that I trained and played alongside died by suicide. I made these programmes with the BBC to try and find out what help is available if you're not feeling your best, and to try and get a better understanding of why so many of my teammates felt they had no other option than to take their own lives.
Please be aware that some listeners may find parts of these episodes distressing, and if you too would like to talk to somebody, then please call the Samaritans...
2022-09-0928 min
The Caman ConnectionSIX MEN - Prog 1During my time playing at Fort William Shinty Club, six players that I trained and played alongside died by suicide. I made these programmes with the BBC to try and find out what help is available if you're not feeling your best, and to try and get a better understanding of why so many of my teammates felt they had no other option than to take their own lives.
Please be aware that some listeners may find parts of these episodes distressing, and if you too would like to talk to somebody, then please call the Samaritans...
2022-09-0928 min
Speaking of SuicideGary InnesInternational Shinty legend, BBC Radio Scotland presenter and acclaimed musician Gary Innes was 16 years old when one of his friends took their own life. At school it wasn’t talked about, it was moved silently to the side. Over the next 20 years a further 5 of his Lochaber Shinty Club teammates would do the same thing. This horror shook not just the world of shinty, but the whole of Lochaber. It left Gary feeling frightened about what would happen next.
Today Gary is trying to talk as much as possible about his teammates and our mental health, about re...
2022-09-0845 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to John MacKenzie MBEThis is the last episode in the current series of The Caman Connection - Season 2 and the word 'legend' seems too common a word for a man of John MacKenzie's stature. Hero would seem more fitting. Join John and myself as he tells us about his own life story and what it was like playing for Newtonmore in their hey-day, alongside picking up 10 Camanachd Cup winning medals, amongst others.
John's musical choices are
Jimmy Blue - River Cree
Donnie Munro - Sine Bhan
Dolly Parton - Yellow Rose
2022-05-1044 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Duncan 'Barney' CrawfordThis week I had the privilege of talking to one of Kyles Athletic's most successful players. With only a mere 14 Camanachd Cup Finals under his belt, Barney Crawford has quite literally done it all while holding a caman in hand, and regales us with some terrific memories from his playing days, and about a certain day that he nearly got lucky and a lumber from a Fort William half-back!
2022-04-2734 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Davy MacPhersonYou won't hear many, or possibly any talk about Inveraray and it's history without Davy MacPherson's name crossing their lips. Davy himself a stalwart of Strachur and Inveraray during many of the clubs richest days, and listen to the great man tell in his own words what his experiences and memories are of those unforgettable times.
Davy's musical choices are
Mr Rock & Roll - Amy Macdonald
Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers
The Caman Man - Gary Innes
2022-04-1445 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Iain "Pongo' MacMillanThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Ballachulish shinty legend and coach, Iain 'Pongo' MacMillan. Iain starred with Ballachulish, Oban Camanachd and on the International stage throughout his shinty playing career and takes us on a wonderful trip down memory lane and reminisces about some of his own glory days. Iain's musical choices on this episode are:Gleann Baile Chaoil - Karen MathesonCaledonia - Dougie MacleanFlower of Scotland - The Corries
2022-03-3037 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Donald SkinnerIt was an honour and a privilege to interview ex-player, youngest ever Camanachd Assosiation President and Chieftain, Donald Skinner. We chatted all about his life and love of the sport. Donald was extremely ill at the time of this recording, and unfortunately still is, which only goes to show the strength and character of the man - to not only agree to do the interview but to also hear him in such great spirits.Donald's musical choices on this episode are:1: Farewell to Skye/ Leaving Vaternish/ South Georgia Whaling Song - Fergie MacDonald 2: L...
2022-03-2335 min
Something For The Weekend - The Oban TimesSomething For The Weekend 18th June 2021Fiona is back from her jollies but where on earth is Ellis? Despite his absence he has left us with a spine-chilling tale. Perhaps he had a pressing engagement to go to? Kathie gets her dancing shoes out following her chat with Taynuilt musician and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Gary Innes and there's music from Leonard Brown and his All-Star Band. There is also a Scottish word of the week from our new contributor Lesley Duncan, can you guess what it means? All this and the usual banter from Fee, Kathie and Steevie on this week's Something For The...
2021-06-1820 min
Half-Swing PodcastGary Innes/Donald Lamont EpisodeThe Half-Swing Pod (this week sponsosred by Tulloch Homes) makes it's maiden voyage into the murky seas of podcasting. We force Gary into predicting who he thinks will do well in each of the Mowi Senior Leagues before talking to Donald Lamont (Lewis Camanachd) about his sides preperations for the 2021 season.
We finish the podcast by asking Gary some really hard hitting questions such as, should Dallas Young grow back his mullet?
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2021-05-241h 02
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Donald 'Dodo' MacDonaldWhat a find!!Hidden away in the Adelaide hills in Australia for the past five decades is Donald 'Dodo' MacDonald, a man who can still name the 1926 Brae Lochaber Camanachd Cup final squad. At 93 years old, Donald is still as sharp as ever and regales us with stories of his own prowess on the shinty field and recounts his first Camanachd Cup final as a boy in 1937.Donalds musical choices on this episode are Frith nan Damh Ruadha - Fiona MacKenzieMo Ghleannan Taobh Loch Lìobhainn - Th...
2021-04-0240 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Rena SmithThis week I talk to Rena Smith from Fort William. Rena and her family very much have shinty running through their veins and bloodline for generations and Rena's late Father in-law was the legendary Albert Smith, a name synonymous with the Man of the Match award each year at the Camanachd Cup final. Rena's musical choices on this episode are35th Psalm - Global Christian Workshop Gaelic Waltz - Fergie MacDonald ‘S e Siabost as Boidhche - Iain MacKay
2021-03-2626 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Iain RossThis week I get the pleasure of talking to Kingussie legend Iain Ross about his upbringing in the village and his memories of his glory days in the sport.Iain's musical choices on this episode areJohn MacMillan of Barra - Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain Dark Lochnagar - Calum KennedyDonald Maclean's Farewell to Oban - Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain
2021-03-1940 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Derek FraserGary Innes talks to Derek Fraser who played for Kilmallie shinty club through their historic years in the 60's and was an integral part of the Kilmallie Camanachd Cup winning team for the first and only time in 1964. Derek's musical choices in this episode are.Flower of Scotland - The CorriesFlatwater Fran - Transatlantic SessionsLoch Maree Islands - Fergie MacDonald
2021-03-1232 min
Capture Caledonia - The Tracks That Take Us BackGary InnesGary Innes joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". A man of many talents, Gary has had a remarkable career. As a founding member of the multi-award winning Scottish group Manran, Gary has been at the forefront of the Scottish traditional music scene for over two decades. Winner of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for instrumentalist of the year, music has taken Gary all over the world and he has performed in a staggering 30 countries world wide. Alongside Manran, Gary has carved out an extremely successful career in broadcasting. 2016 saw...
2021-03-0549 min
The Caman ConnectionGary Innes talks to Johnny 'Squashie' MacFarlaneA look back in time to the shinty playing career of Taynuilt born, Johnny 'Squashie' MacFarlane and his Camanachd Cup success with GMA in the 70'sJohnny's musical choices in this episode are The Lights of Lochindaul - Gunna SoundO mio babbino caro - Renée Fleming Shepherd's of the Etive - Claire Jordan
2021-03-0549 min
Do Great Minds Think Alike?Gary Innes (Ep.2)Gary Innes is a successful Scottish musician! He is a founding member of the multi award-winning Scottish band, Mànran.In 2017 Innes was crowned 'Instrumentalist of the Year' at the annual MG ALBA Hands up for Trad, music awards.Also a highly talented and successful shinty player with numerous trophy’s on the shelf! Gary also hosts his own Radio Show on BBC Radio Scotland! This is going to be a brilliant insight into the great mind of a successful Scottish musician!
2020-12-2322 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastMr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music PodcastIt's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Podcast! Here's another great set of musicians playing fab music including Gary Innes, Mike Vass, Malinky, Daimh and many more! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Imminent by Gary Innes Track - Feel The Power http://garyinnes.com Man Alone by Mike Vass Track - The Day’s Length http://mikevass.com Chamber by Katie O Track - Just Like These https://www.katieo.org/ Handsel by Malinky Lo...
2020-08-251h 01
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastMr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastHere's the latest Foot Stompin' Podcast featuring new and classic releases from the Scottish trad music scene. This episode includes new tracks from Mike Vass, Daimh and Grainne Brady and also the classic Loch Lomond by Runrig. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyle Track - Cold Light https://www.duncanlyall.com Bere by Saltfishforty Track - Tired http://saltfishforty.co.uk Newcomer by Grainne Brady Track - Newcomer https://www.grainnebradyfiddle.com Man...
2020-06-161h 04
Progressive House & TranceTrance Remakes, Mashups & Bootlegs, Summer 2020, Part 4Trance Remakes, Mashups & Bootlegs, Summer 2020, Part 4 of 5.
1. Balearic Bill - Destination Sunshine (Mickey Marr Rework)
2. John O Callaghan Ft Josie - Out Of Nowhere (Project 8 Remix)
3. E-Craig - Smoke (Jon Mangan Remake)
4. Lange - Follow Me (TwoFold Rework)
5. System F - Out Of The Blue (Akira Kayosa Mix)
6. Rui Da Silva Feat Cassandra Fox - Touch Me (Billy Gillies Rework)
7. James Dymond & Alex MORPH Vs John O'Callaghan feat Sarah Howells - Find Your Horizon (Adam Francis Mashup)
8. Yves Deruyter - Feel Free (Gary McPhail 2017 Uplift Rework)
9. Soulsearcher - Can't Get...
2020-06-111h 27
Last WordNeil Innes, Steve Sawyer, Sheila Mercier, Alasdair GrayPictured: Neil InnesMatthew Bannister onNeil Innes, the talented musician who was a member of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, worked with Monty Python and satirised the Beatles. Roger McGough and Michael Palin pay tribute.Steve Sawyer, the Greenpeace activist who helped to evacuate the Pacific Islanders of the Rongelap Atoll after they were affected by nuclear testing. Sheila Mercier, the actress best known for playing Annie Sugden in the TV soap Emmerdale. Alasdair Gray, the Scottish novelist and painter who created the acclaimed novel Lanark.
2020-01-0327 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music PodcastThe latest Foot Stompin' Podcast is out featuring great music from Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern, Blazin' Fiddles, Aidan O'Rourke and Kit Downes, Blazin Fiddles and many more. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Live In Concert by Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern Track - Rolling Waves http://www.tonymcmanus.com ELÍR Track - The Lowlands of Holland https://www.elirmusic.com 365 Volume 2 by Aidan O'Rourke and Kit Downes Track - The Film Was Preceded by a Warning That It Co...
2019-09-2037 min
Simon Thoumire PodcastSpending a Moment with Gary InnesI was very lucky to spend some time with musician, broadcaster and shinty player Gary Innes last week. Gary chat about his latest album Imminent and his life to date and plays a few tunes on his accordion along the way! At the end of the podcast we play the tune Over the Ocean together. Check out Gary's website at http://www.garyinnes.com.
If you enjoy this podcast and my work please consider supporting my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/simonthoumire which allows me to make my podcasts and videos!
You can get...
2019-04-1733 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 173 feat Breabach, Tannara, Shooglenifty and many more.Listen to the latest Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast feature fab music from Andrew Waite, Tannara, Shooglenifty, Gary Innes. Robyn Stapleton, Breabach, Josie Duncan and The Dusk, Jenna Reid, Claire White and Robbie Leask, Niteworks, Lori Watson and Eabhal. Lots of lovely music to get you through the day! If you like this content please consider supporting our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Tyde by Andrew Waite Track - Golden Brown https://andrewwaitemusic.co.uk/ Strands by Tannara Track - Spent Lees https://tannaramusic.com/ East West...
2019-02-2153 min
Irish Dance Music PodcastEpisode 18A podcast dedicated to the world of Irish Dance Music. Presented by Tina Jordan Rees. This episode: May 2018 REELS, PT. 4. - Irish Dance Music, Vol. 1 (Stephen Walker & Louise Ryan) HEAVY JIGS 73: SKIPTON SATURDAYS / PRINCESS NANCY - Féistastic 3 (Tina Jordan Rees) LIGHT JIG - Let's Dance 2 (Christopher McGrory & Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain) SUMMER IN PARIS - Cherry Blossom Time (Gordon Shand & His Scottish Dance Band) ULLMHUCHAN HORNPIPE 136 - CRN Irish Dance Music Vol. 1 (William Paterson) SLIP JIGS 2 (113) GOLDIE'S / FLYING TO THE FLEADH - Feis Music 1: Adva...
2018-05-3139 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 156Hi there, This is our podcast of 2017 and it features lots of brand new CD releases! It features Gary Innes, Siobhan Miller, Robyn Stapleton singing My Love is like a Red, Red Rose, Old Blind Dogs, Laura Beth Salter and Jenn Butterworth, a classic track by Fraser Fifield, Hannah Rarity, Aizle and Top Floor Taivers. Keep up to date with all our podcasts by visiting our website www.scotpodcast.com or subscribing on iTunes or Stitcher. ERA by Gary Innes Track - Crazy Street https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/crazy-street-by-gary-innes/ Strata by Siobhan Miller Track...
2017-02-1743 min
The Book Love Foundation PodcastKennett Reads! - Season 1, Episode 12Welcome to Season 1, Episode 12 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning.Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love FoundationEpisode 12 Show NotesIn this episode, the topic is reading break at Kennett High School. Four days a week, at 9am, for 20 minutes, the school becomes nearly silent. Students gather in groups of 10-15 students all over the school to read with teachers. Almost all of these reading breaks hum with engaged reading. En...
2016-05-3129 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast no 141How are you all today? Here's some great music from Scotland! First up is Malinky and Brisk Young Lad from their Far Better Days new album. Then its a charity single from Gary Innes and friends - Our Heroes followed by Back In Love Again from Lau's new album The Bell That Never Rang. The we have 2014 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award winner Robyn Stapleton new album Fickle Fortune. Our second last track is from Skerryvore - Happy to Be Home featuring Sharon Shannon and we 'blast off' the podcast with the brand new Peatbog Faeries release Black...
2015-05-2831 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastAyePodcast 132 - Scottish Music PodcastIt’s been a busy few weeks in Glasgow. The Commonwealth Games were a great success and the culture programme that ran alongside featured lots of Scottish traditional music. The latest Foot Stompin’ Podcast features music from Breabach’s James Duncan MacKenzie’s debute solo album. We then (Don’t Say) Money Doesn’t Matter from Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes followed by the new release from Skipinnish Western Ocean. Next up is Manran’s Gary Innes with an older track from his album Shouts. Then it’s another new release from Kaela Rown called Menagerie and we finish up the podcast w...
2014-08-0729 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastAyePodcast 123 - Scottish Music PodcastHi there,
We've got a great selection of Scottish music for you in this podcast. We start of with the classic Relativity of the 80s and another older release of Barbara Dickson and Gerry Rafferty singing a Bob Dylan song together. There's a set of tunes from BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Winner Ewan Robertson with Gary Innes and their album Shouts. The current BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Semi-Finals will be on Saturday 5th October 2013 in Coulter Hall, South Lanarkshire at 7.30pm. If you would like to come along visit www.youngtrad.co.u...
2013-09-2536 min
Simply ScottishScottish Poetry & Song, pt. 3Enjoy a great selection of Scottish poems and songs in part 3 of our series! Learn more about the fiery poet, editor, and political activist Hugh MacDiarmid and how he revived interest and awareness in the Scots language and Scottish literature. Hear MacDiarmid read from "The Kind of Poetry I Want" during a visit to New York in 1969 and enjoy a selection of his work. You'll also meet Robert Service, the Bard of the Yukon. Hear about his adventures in the Canadian and American West and why he was hailed as the people's poet. Also, poems by Andrew McDiarmid and Stewart...
2013-05-2033 min
The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcasttspp #170- Live In Cedar Point w/ Innes, Dangler & Gochenour! 7/17/11*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass is in Cedar Point! Join the crew as they discuss the amazing resort in Sandusky, Ohio with Robin Innes (Director of Public Relations), Ed Dangler (Director of Maintenance and Construction), and Gary Gochenour (Director of Food Services) and understand the efforts that help this vacation destination thrive. Learn about the people who make Cedar Point the #1 Amusement Park in the world! Thrills Ahead - Enjoy!! Links: Cedar Point Website Cedar Fair Thrillride Season Pass...
2011-07-1854 min
Folkenlared.com Radio PodcastFolkenlared.com Radio Podcast #5Esta semana tenemos algo más de una hora de temas cantados, basándonos en Escocia pero con escapadas hasta Galicia, Asturias, Suecia, USA y Cape Breton. Además, un pequeño listado de conciertos próximos.
NOTA: Las fechas de los conciertos de Barry Kerr y Rubén Bada que anunciamos en el programa no son correctas. Para ver las fechas reales (y otras muchas que no se anuncian en el podcast) visita Folkenlared.com.
Crooked Still - Ain't No Grave, del cd Shaken by a Low Sound (2006) Signature Sounds
Kris Drever - The Crown of London, del cd Mark t...
2011-03-071h 08
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastAyePodcast 71 - Scottish Music PodcastHere's our November 17th 2010 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. We featuring mainly new releases this week. Fistly we have Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller's new CD Shadows Tall. Then a Gaelic compilation Urachadh. We follow this with Wendy Weatherby's A Shirt Of Silk Or Snow and new release Crossing the Spey by Raemond Jappy. Next up is How's the Craic? by Gary Innes featuring the great singing of Darren MacLean and we finish up the show with Hello World from Lorne MacDougall. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.
2010-11-1728 minFoot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastAyePodcast 62 - Scottish Music PodcastHere's our June 23rd 2010 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Featuring Gary Innes, Fine Friday ft Kris Drever, Donnie Munro, Birlin' Fiddles, Father Sydney MacEwan, Finlay MacDonald. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.
2010-06-2324 minFoot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastAyePodcast 49 - Scottish Music PodcastHere's our December 2009 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Here's the playlist. Adoon Winding Nith by Emily Smith and Jamie MacLennan Track - Gala Water Love and Reason by Macmaster / Hay Track - Thograinn Thograinn Passing Places (CD &DVD) by Mairearad Green Track = Full Tilt Jigs Sark o' Snaw by Mick West Band Track - Matt Highland Shouts by Gary Innes and Ewan Robertson Track - "Can't sing tonight I've left my teeth at home" Corachree by Jimmy Hutchison Erin-Go-Bragh
2009-12-0328 min
Celtic Myth PodshowLughnasadh 2008Music, facts, and a story for Lughnasadh 2008 It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us using Speakpipe Show Summary: We've got some great stuff for this Holiday Special. For the first time, we've got three pieces of fantastic music, a section from an unpublished book about the Celtic traditions for Lughnasadh and a great section of an Arthurian Fantasy by Kelley Heckart: White Rose of Avalon. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:39 Kesh Jig...
2008-08-0851 min