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Glasgow SessionsEpisode #22 - The Importance of Scots with Keeks Mc, Cat Cochrane, and Kaz SharplyIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with returning guests Keeks Mc and Cat Cochrane, and welcomes debut guest Kaz Sharply, for an hour of poetry and chat in modern Scots. Together they explore how the language is being spoken and written right now – in families, schools and streets – and what happens when that collides with TikTok slang and global internet English.
Across the session you’ll hear poems about family and home, school days and unforgettable classmates, PTSD and the way places hold memory, alongside the daft, funny moments that keep us going...
2026-06-021h 42Glasgow SessionsEpisode 21 - Keeks Mc, Stephen Watt, Dev McMathIn this episode, Richard Lee is joined by three phenomenal poets and dear pals of the show: Keeks Mc (@keeks_mc), Stephen Watt (@stephenwattpoet), and making his debut as a fellow co-host of Glasgow Sessions, Dev McMath (@devmcmath_poet). Across the episode, we move from belly laughs to gut punches, talking Scots language and identity, Glasgow’s buzzing spoken-word scene, and the strange comfort of 90s nostalgia, VHS tapes, and Super 8 reels.
Keeks brings fiercely heartfelt Scots work about voice, class, and the “kinch wi death”; Stephen mixes whisky timelines, bats, and family home movies into that singul...
2026-05-232h 00Glasgow SessionsSpecial AnnoucementIn this special announcement episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee is joined by Dev McMath to reflect on how the project has grown over the past few months - and where it’s heading next.
What started as a grassroots platform for live music and spoken word has quickly evolved into something bigger: a growing cultural archive of voices, scenes, and stories from across Glasgow. With more artists reaching out and more listeners tuning in, the conversation turns to what that growth means, and how Glasgow Sessions can continue to develop.
Together, Richard and De...
2026-05-1813 minGlasgow SessionsEpisode #20 - Ash-Lee De HaldevangAsh-Lee De Halevang joins us for a fiercely honest conversation about identity, transience, and finding home after a childhood stretched between London, East Lothian, Singapore, Malaysia, Cornwall, and now Glasgow. We talk about growing up dyslexic and uprooted, Warrior Cats as a gateway into reading, and the moment a single creative writing exercise catapulted Ash from bottom set to top set and set them on the path to becoming a writer.
Ash traces her journey from early filmmaking into poetry, the “real university” of open mics, and a three-year commitment to writing a poem a day. We dig...
2026-05-172h 05Glasgow SessionsEpisode #19 - Peter Brown / ’Pete The Street’Peter Brown - Pete the Street | Glasgow Sessions
If you've ever walked through the city and spotted someone standing at an easel in the pouring rain - no umbrella, no shelter, just paint and canvas - there's a good chance you've just met this week's guest.
Peter Brown, known as Pete the Street, is one of Britain's most celebrated plein air painters. For over thirty years he's stood on pavements from Bath to London to New York - and increasingly, right here in Glasgow - painting everyday life exactly as it unfolds, in all weathers...
2026-05-151h 25Glasgow SessionsEpisode #19 - Peter Brown / ’Pete The Street’Peter Brown - Pete the Street | Glasgow Sessions
If you've ever walked through the city and spotted someone standing at an easel in the pouring rain - no umbrella, no shelter, just paint and canvas - there's a good chance you've just met this week's guest.
Peter Brown, known as Pete the Street, is one of Britain's most celebrated plein air painters. For over thirty years he's stood on pavements from Bath to London to New York - and increasingly, right here in Glasgow - painting everyday life exactly as it unfolds, in all weathers...
2026-05-101h 26Glasgow SessionsEpisode #18 - Attack / Release April 2026Episode 18: Attack/Release at Bloc+ — Cinema Hotdogs, Ty Lumnus & A'Bear
Glasgow has always been a city of sound-makers. From the basement rehearsal room to the experimental club night, this is a city that has never stopped pushing music into new territory - and Attack/Release is one of the spaces keeping that spirit fiercely alive.
In this episode, we head down to Bloc+ on Bath Street for the April session of Attack/Release - a free monthly night dedicated to live experimental electronic music, founded and hosted by Fraser Rowan (aka Ty Lumnus).
Yo...
2026-05-031h 53Glasgow SessionsEpisode #17 - Kelvingrove WritersGlasgow has always been a city of storytellers.
From the tenement close to the poetry night, this is a city that has never stopped finding its voice - and today's guest is making sure that tradition carries on.
Jess Smith is the founder of Kelvingrove Writers - a free, grassroots writing group she started in 2022 with a simple but powerful idea: that writing shouldn't be the preserve of the privileged few. That everyone, regardless of background, experience, or confidence, deserves a space to tell their story.
What began as a small fortnightly circle...
2026-05-031h 12Glasgow SessionsEpisode #16 - Jay-Lee CCTVGlasgow Sessions #16: Jay-Lee CCTV — Govan Rap, Scheme Life & Building the Scottish Scene (Live Performances from Patrick Studios)
From Govan's housing schemes to headlining Audio Glasgow, Jay-Lee CCTV brings raw Glasgow rap to Glasgow Sessions. Rapper, producer, events manager, and one half of the duo CCTV with Jam Harvie, Jay-Lee's been building the underground for over five years — and his debut solo album All Or Nothing (Scheme Hing label) is twelve tracks of unflinching scheme life.
This episode features Jay-Lee performing "Canny Forget", "Cold Stare", and "Mirror" LIVE in Patrick Studios — pure fire captured raw.
We t...
2026-04-122h 01Glasgow SessionsEpisode #15 - Martin RoweFor this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard sits down with poet and stand‑up Martin Rowe, better known on stage as Martin from Dumbarton. A nursery worker by day and performer by night, Martin brings together working‑class graft, childcare, Wetherspoons toilets, Still Game, wrestling and trading card games into a voice that’s funny, heartfelt and quietly subversive.
Across the conversation, they dig into Martin’s route through jobs like Costa and Tenpin into finding his calling in childcare, and what it actually feels like to be a man working in a nursery in 2026. Martin talks through...
2026-03-291h 17Glasgow SessionsEpisode #14 - Ross WilcockFor this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard Lee sits down with one of the most recognisable and generous figures in the city’s spoken word community — Ross Wilcock.
A queer, disabled Glaswegian poet, performer and event curator, Ross has become a central presence in Glasgow’s modern poetry scene. If you’ve spent time at an open mic on Byres Road in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with him — whether on stage performing, hosting, or encouraging someone to read their work for the very first time.
Ross is the driving force...
2026-03-161h 55Glasgow SessionsEpisode #14 - Ross WilcockFor this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard Lee sits down with one of the most recognisable and generous figures in the city’s spoken word community — Ross Wilcock.
A queer, disabled Glaswegian poet, performer and event curator, Ross has become a central presence in Glasgow’s modern poetry scene. If you’ve spent time at an open mic on Byres Road in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with him — whether on stage performing, hosting, or encouraging someone to read their work for the very first time.
Ross is the driving force...
2026-03-151h 55Glasgow SessionsEpisode #13 - The Vinyl BarGlasgow Sessions – Live at Vinyl Bar (East End, Glasgow)
This episode of Glasgow Sessions was recorded live in the East End at Vinyl Bar on London Road, just off Glasgow Cross. A small, characterful pub built for listening, Vinyl Bar opened its doors to live musicians and poets, turning a Sunday afternoon in early December 2025 into a room full of sound, conversation, and shared attention.
Recorded right in the middle of the bar, this episode captures the space exactly as it was: glasses clinking, regulars chatting, performers setting up and stepping forward, and the natural rh...
2026-03-0158 minGlasgow SessionsEpisode #13 - The Vinyl BarGlasgow Sessions – Live at Vinyl Bar (East End, Glasgow)
This episode of Glasgow Sessions was recorded live in the East End at Vinyl Bar on London Road, just off Glasgow Cross. A small, characterful pub built for listening, Vinyl Bar opened its doors to live musicians and poets, turning a Sunday afternoon in early December 2025 into a room full of sound, conversation, and shared attention.
Recorded right in the middle of the bar, this episode captures the space exactly as it was: glasses clinking, regulars chatting, performers setting up and stepping forward, and the natural rh...
2026-03-0158 minGlasgow SessionsEpisode #12 - Rosie GreenIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Rosie Green, also known as Rosie Kate Green.
Rosie talks about her journey through the city’s music scene — from busking with a small amp at Loch Lomond Shores to late-night open mics around Glasgow — and how those early experiences shaped her sound and songwriting voice.
The conversation explores her deeply personal, piano-driven pop and indie folk songs, touching on themes of vulnerability, resilience, and mental health. Rosie also opens up about balancing life as a veterinary nurse alongside growing musical ambiti...
2026-02-221h 03Glasgow SessionsEpisode #11 - Stephen WattIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Stephen Watt (@stephenwattpoet) — one of Scotland’s most distinctive and prolific poets.
Stephen is the author of six poetry collections, the founder of Seahorse Publications, and is widely known as Scotland’s Crime Poet. But there's so much more to him than that.
In this conversation, we explore Stephen’s full story — his working life before poetry, how he found his voice on the spoken word scene, and the experiences that shaped his writing. We talk about his deep love of football and what it me...
2026-02-141h 05Glasgow SessionsEpisode #10 - Tuath in the Park Bar, and Poets from Glasgow’s sceneIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, we bring you a rich mix of live music and spoken word from some of the city’s most exciting grassroots talent.
You’ll hear music from Blair, Suzanne, and Don, performing as Tuath, recorded live at the Park Bar on Argyll Street. They’re joined by guest singer Iona Nicdhaibhidh, whose voice adds something truly special to the session.
The episode also features conversations and poetry from across Glasgow’s vibrant poetry scene, with contributions from Dean Tsang, Drew Gill, Siluouan H, Nate, Martin Rowe, and award-winning poet Aditya N...
2026-02-081h 12Glasgow SessionsEpisode - #9 - Keeks McRecorded in Glasgow just days before the Scottish Languages Act 2025 passed, this episode of Glasgow Sessions captures Scots language poet Keeks Mc right on the cusp of a historic shift for the language. At the time of our conversation, Scots was still fighting for formal recognition – still too often dismissed in institutions – even as poets like Keeks were proving that it is a living, contemporary literary medium.
We talk about what it means to start writing at 40 and rapidly become one of the most distinctive Scots voices in the country, her award‑winning collections Rede Wi Yer Hert a...
2026-02-021h 04Glasgow SessionsEpisode - #9 - Keeks McRecorded in Glasgow just days before the Scottish Languages Act 2025 passed, this episode of Glasgow Sessions captures Scots language poet Keeks Mc right on the cusp of a historic shift for the language. At the time of our conversation, Scots was still fighting for formal recognition – still too often dismissed in institutions – even as poets like Keeks were proving that it is a living, contemporary literary medium.
We talk about what it means to start writing at 40 and rapidly become one of the most distinctive Scots voices in the country, her award‑winning collections Rede Wi Yer Hert a...
2026-02-011h 04Glasgow SessionsEpisode #8 - Dean, Greg, Harry, and Annie (Taeside)Straight from the heart of Partick Studios, this episode of Glasgow Sessions brings together four powerful poetic voices for a deep, honest conversation about writing, identity, health, and the cultural fabric of Glasgow.
Joined by Dean, Greg, Harry, and Annie (Taeside), we move beyond performance and into reflection - exploring what it means to write, why creativity so often grows from vulnerability, and how place, body, and self shape the work we put into the world. These conversations are thoughtful, unguarded, and quietly searching, touching on lived experience as much as language.
This is an...
2026-01-251h 34Glasgow SessionsEpisode #7 - Zara LouiseIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, I’m joined in the studio by Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Zara Louise for an intimate acoustic session and conversation. Zara performs her songs Fool and Desire, and we’re also treated to a world-exclusive first listen to one of her brand-new tracks, Stagnant, set to appear on her upcoming EP.
Alongside the music, we talk about Zara’s journey as an artist, the stories and experiences that shape her songwriting, and what truly drives her creative process. It’s a relaxed, honest session that offers a deeper insight into both the songs and the...
2025-12-2150 minGlasgow SessionsEpisode #6 - Hillhead Book Club🎙️✨ Glasgow Sessions — Live Poetry at Hillhead Book Club ✨📖
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, we head to Poets’ Corner Glasgow 📍 at the iconic Hillhead Book Club for a powerful night of live poetry and spoken word 🎤🔥, recorded on 15th September 2025.
Hosted by the brilliant Emry Beatie (@lochlurker) and Silouan (@silouanarts) 🌿🎙️, the evening brought together an inspiring mix of voices from across Glasgow’s thriving poetry scene.
🖋️ Featuring performances from:
✨ Louis Keyes
✨ Jim Ewing
✨ Nate Begg
✨ Gotham’s Calling
✨ Innately Unconventional
✨ And the first-ever poetry reading from Glasgow poet Myles...
2025-12-181h 09Glasgow SessionsEpisode #6 - Hillhead Book Club🎙️✨ Glasgow Sessions — Live Poetry at Hillhead Book Club ✨📖
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, we head to Poets’ Corner Glasgow 📍 at the iconic Hillhead Book Club for a powerful night of live poetry and spoken word 🎤🔥, recorded on 15th September 2025.
Hosted by the brilliant Emry Beatie (@lochlurker) and Silouan (@silouanarts) 🌿🎙️, the evening brought together an inspiring mix of voices from across Glasgow’s thriving poetry scene.
🖋️ Featuring performances from:
✨ Louis Keyes
✨ Jim Ewing
✨ Nate Begg
✨ Gotham’s Calling
✨ Innately Unconventional
✨ And the first-ever poetry reading from Glasgow poet Myles...
2025-12-141h 11Glasgow SessionsEpisode #5 - Emry Beattie🎙️ This week on Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with the brilliantly talented Emry Beattie (@lochlurker) — a Glasgow-based poet whose words move, challenge, and inspire 💫
📝 Emry is the host of Poet’s Corner at Hillhead Bookclub, where every Wednesday from 8pm–10pm, voices rise, emotions flow, and poetry takes centre stage 🎤✨
In this episode, expect deep chats, plenty of insights, and some truly mesmerising poetry from Emry 🌙💭 Together, they explore creativity, mythology, family histories, and the healing power of words — this one’s not to be missed! 💜
📲 Listen NOW on your favourite pl...
2025-10-171h 02Glasgow SessionsEpisode #4 - Tyler Kerr, Cat Cochrane, & Hannah Doyle🎙️ Welcome back to Glasgow Sessions! In this episode, your host Richard Lee sits down with three brilliant Glasgow poets — Tyler Kerr, Cat Cochrane & Hannah Doyle ✨.
We’re diving deep into the world of words, creativity, and the real-life stories behind the poems. Expect heartfelt performances 🎤 that’ll hit you right in the feels ❤️, alongside some open and honest chats about mental health 🧠. Each poet shares their own ways of looking after themselves — from daily rituals to little acts of kindness that keep them grounded 🌱.
But don’t worry, it’s not all heavy — there are plenty of laughs 😂 along the way...
2025-09-271h 00Glasgow SessionsGlasgow sessions #3 - Trad Music from the Aragon & Park BarIn this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee takes listeners on a journey through some of the city’s most iconic live music spaces.
✨ First stop is The Aragon on Byres Road, a cornerstone of Glasgow’s West End tradition. Here, Irish fiddle virtuoso Rowan Leslie joins forces with Andrew Waite, the innovative accordionist from the Borders, alongside Aly MacKenzie of the six-piece band TRIP, with Darren and Patrick completing the line-up. Together, they create an electrifying set that blends Scottish and Irish roots with jazz, contemporary improvisation, and the unmistakable energy of Glasgow’s live scene.
2025-09-151h 00Glasgow SessionsGlasgow Sessions #2✨ Episode 2 of Glasgow Sessions is here, and it’s a good one! This time around, host Richard Lee hangs out with two brilliant poets — Kaci O’Meara and Dev McMath 🎤📖. Together, they read from their own work, share stories about life as writers, and chat honestly about where their inspiration comes from. Expect laughter, insight, and a few surprises along the way 👀.
Of course, no session would be complete without a touch of original music 🎶 and a few shoutouts to the amazing Glasgow community that makes it all possible. This episode digs into what poetry means today, how tradition still...
2025-09-081h 00Glasgow SessionsGlasgow Sessions🎙️ Join Richard Lee as he dives into Glasgow’s lively music 🎶 and poetry ✍️ scene, capturing the authentic sounds and stories from beloved local venues 🏛️.
✨ In this episode:
📖 Start off at The Poetry Experiment @ The Alchemy Experiment, where raw, original performances 🎤 are curated by passionate host and poet, Ross Wilcock, in one of the city’s most creative spaces 🎨.
🍻 Then, feel the community spirit at The Aragon on Byres Road, where musicians 🎻🎸 gather to play together and meet the welcoming staff 🤝 that make every session special.
🎵 Next episode enjoy exclusive trad music recorded live 🔴 with some of the city’s talente...
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