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Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatAuthor Deedee Cuddihy chats with Pat Byrne – Scottish Funny BooksWelcome to episode 104 of Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat
Author Deedee Cuddihy chats with Pat Byrne – Scottish Funny Books
In this episode Pat chats with the Deedee Cuddihy - author of a series of very popular and Funny Scottish Books. You will get a sense of Deedee's unique oeuvre from some of her book titles. Here we go:
I Love The West End of Glasgow
I Love Scones
The Wee Guide to Spooky Stuff
Scottish Wedding Disasters
Would Jesus Wear a Kilt
How to Murder a Haggis
The Wee Guide to Porridge
I Love Irn B...2025-06-2056 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatTim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group Chat with Jim Byrne
Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 103
Today I am chatting with Tim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group. And, if you’re thinking, ‘Currency? Well, that doesn’t sound very interesting’, then stay tuned because Tim and Ian will have you convinced otherwise.
In fact after this podcast you’ll be telling your pals that currency is the most important subject to learn about if they want to live in a successful Scotland. And that would be true.
Tim and Ian chat about all things related to the upcoming...2024-08-311h 03Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBilly Kay chats to Pat Byrne about his new book ’Born in Kyle' a loveletter tae a Ayrshire childhood
Welcome to Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 102.
Today, Pat chats with Billy Kay – writer, broadcaster, multi-award-winning producer and promoter of the Scots language.
Billy has a new book called 'Born in Kyle: A Love Letter to an Ayrshire Childhood.' I recommend it wholeheartedly; we attended a recent event at Glasgow University where he read from it and regaled us with many hilarious tales from his childhood.
Check out Billy's website for his full biography, more great books, and details about upcoming events.
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West...2024-05-0450 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDr Elisa Segnini and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez chat to Pat about the exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’
Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 101
Dr Elisa Segnini and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez chat to Pat about the exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’
Today Pat chats to Dr Elisa Segnini from the University of Glasgow and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez from Hyndland Secondary School’s, Art Department. Elisa and Rodrigo talk about their exhibition ‘Masks We Wear’ - currently on at at University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre - until the 6th of April 2024.
That’s where we came across the exhibition and it was so good that we just had to meet them - tell the world...2024-04-0350 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatLesley Riddoch chats with Jim about her new film, Denmark - the State of Happiness
Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim about her new film, Denmark - the State of Happiness
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 100
Welcome to Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat. Remarkably, this is episode 100. Hurrah! Well done to us. :-)
This is the second half of my chat with the esteemed broadcaster, podcaster, journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch. In part one, we learned about Lesley’s formative years and we learned about the background to the making of her latest film, Denmark - the State of Happiness. In this second part of our chat...2023-12-2847 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatLesley Riddoch talks to Jim Byrne about, ‘Denmark - the State of Happiness’. And more. Part 1 of 2Lesley Riddoch talks to Jim Byrne about, ‘Denmark - the State of Happiness’. And more. Part 1 of 2
Episode 99 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
Lesley Riddoch is a tour de force. She is a political activist, pioneering publisher, writer, podcaster, independence and land-reform campaigner and, last but not least, a role model for women in Scotland and far beyond.
It was great to chat with Lesley about her student days at Oxford, her work in both the mainstream and independent media, the current state of Scottish politics and. of course, about the making of her latest film...2023-12-1357 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWriter and writing tutor Dave Manderson Chats to Pat
Writer and writing tutor Dave Manderson Chats to Pat
Welcome to episode 98 of Jim and Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat. Today Pat will be chatting to writer and former creative writing tutor Dave Manderson.
Dave works with literary organisations such as Scottish PEN, he organises and runs literary events and has presented illustrated talks on a range of different topics - including topics as diverse as serial killers and Scottish identity.
He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He recently curated a series of films written by Alan Sharp called, ‘From Greenock to Hol...2023-11-021h 08Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDonella Campbell chatting to Pat about her book, The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield
Donella Campbell chatting to Pat about her book, The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield
Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 97
We have another great guest. Pat will be chatting with Glasgow West End’s own, Donella Campbell. Donella is the writer of the book, ‘The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield’.
Dusty Springfield, certainly one of my favourite singers of all time.
This is a meticulously researched book, which covers the singer’s early life, as Donella seeks to find the person behind the trademark mascara and blond beehive.
It is the st...2023-10-0251 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJeane Freeman, former Scottish Government Health & Sports Minister chats with PatEpisode 96 - Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
Pat chats with Jeane Freeman OBE
We are thrilled to have Jeane Freeman OBE, former politician and SNP member, as our guest on the Podcast. Jeane is truly one of the good people in this world. You will know her best from the daily Covid briefings - at the height of the pandemic - as she put her heart and soul into trying to keep us all safe.
Jeane's political journey began in 2016 when she secured the constituency seat of Carrick, Cumnock, and Doon Valley, becoming an MSP. By 2018...2023-05-191h 10Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJohnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim - Part two
Episode 95 of Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple - part two
The second part of my chat with Glasgow’s own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple.
Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand music producer and Monica for her musicianship, songwriting and her incredible voice.
Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol said, Monica possesses one of the "greatest ever voices to come out of Scotland'. I couldn’t argue with that...2023-02-0638 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJohnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim about life and music
Episode 94 of Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat
Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim - part one
In this episode I was delighted to chat to Glasgow’s own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple.
Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand music producer and Monica for her musicianship, songwriting and her incredible voice.
Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol said, Monica possess one of the "greatest ever voices to come out of Scotland'. I coul...2023-01-0242 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBilly Kay - writer, broadcaster, linguist and champion of the Scots language chats to Jim Byrne
I was delighted and excited to chat to Billy Kay: writer, broadcaster, multi-linguist, and champion of the Scots language - most notably through his book 'The Mither Tongue', which is quite rightly regarded as a classic of contemporary Scottish culture.
Billy is a much-honored individual but, for many people, he came to prominence recently for his address to the Scottish parliament - the first ever to have been presented in Scots. Scots in the Scottish Parliament - heaven forbid!
In this episode we chat about Billy's early life in his beloved Galston in...2022-07-201h 09Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBrendon McIlroy, the director of Halo Arts, chats to Pat about new festivals & gala day events
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 90
In this episode Pat chats to Brendon McIlroy, the founder and Artistic Director of Glasgow based production company Halo Arts.
Halo Arts is an innovative production company, delivering inclusive projects, productions and events.
As well as his work with Halo, Brendon is West End Festival’s Senior Event Manager, having worked for the charity since 2007.
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Halo Arts
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2021-06-1359 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBob McDevitt, programmer of Glasgow's Aye Write festival chats with PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 89
In this episode, Pat chats with Bob McDevitt, programmer of Glasgow's Aye Write festival; which I'm sure you know, is Glasgow’s Book Festival. Among many other things, Pat gets the lowdown on this year's programme; how it will work online and how that presents both challenges and opportunities for new and interesting ways to present authors and their books.
Bob is also Programmer for Bloody Scotland, a keen photographer, and let's not forget, author of 101 Men in Kilts. :-)
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Aye Right - Glasgow Book Fest...2021-05-1533 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatElspeth King, a curator, writer and social historian chats with Pat.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 88
In this episode Pat is chatting to Elspeth King, a curator, writer and social historian.
As curator of social history at the People's Palace Museum, Elspeth and her team saw the small local history museum blossom to become an award winning, significant cultural attraction, held in great affection by the people of Glasgow. Equally appreciated was the magnificent Winter Gardens attached to the museum. Elspeth has written several books on social history, on the People's Palace and Glasgow's Barras.
Elspeth achieved further success as Director of the S...2021-05-1150 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatLesley O'Brien - Part 2: Becoming a professional storyteller
Lesley O'Brien - Part 2: Chatting with Jim Byrne about becoming a professional storyteller
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 87
In this episode storyteller, poet, singer, songwriter Lesley O'Brien talks about her own journey to becoming a professional storyteller, poet, songwriter and singer. It was a joy to chat with Lesley.
Save Carlton Studios
This is our second special episode to Help Save Carlton Studios. Carlton Studios will close if money cannot be raised to see it through the current lockdown. With no financial help from the government, it is up to Glasgow's community of arts a...2021-02-2836 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatLesley O'Brien - storyteller, poet, singer and songwriter - Save Carlton Studios
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 86
Lesley O'Brien - Part 1: Help Save Carlton Studios
In this special episode of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Jim speaks to storyteller, poet, singer, songwriter and all-round magical person Lesley O'Brien about the threat to one of Glasgow's best-loved music studios.
Carlton Studios will close if enough money cannot be raised to see it through the lockdown. With no financial help from the government, it is up to Glasgow's community of arts and music lovers and friends to keep the studio open until it can start earning its...2021-01-2827 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatAnita Manning - auctioneer, antiques expert and television personality talks to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 85
In this episode Pat chats to long term friend and former neighbour Anita Manning. Anita stayed in the flat across from us – 'up the close' – when we lived at Glasgow Street, Hillhead.
She is owner of Glasgow's Great Western Auctions, and is reputedly Scotland's first female auctioneer.
You will also know Anita as TV's antiques expert from Flog it!, Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Road Trip.
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Great Western Auctions
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2020-03-2331 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatRuth Marsh - Head of Scottish Press at Glasgow Film Festival chats to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 84
In this episode Pat chat's to Ruth Marsh - Head of Scottish Press at Glasgow Film Festival.
Ruth works in arts marketing with a variety of major Scottish festivals including Scottish Queer International Film Festival, Glasgow International Comedy Festival and Cromarty Film Festival.
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Ruth Marsh on Twitter
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestennd
2020-03-0745 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJim Ferguson - Glasgow poet, pamphleteer and novelist chats to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 83
In this episode Pat chats to Jim Ferguson: a writer, performance poet, creative writing tutor and founding member of Cheeky Besom Productions.
His new poetry collection Poor World will be launched at The Calton Bar, Glasgow on 28 March, 2020.
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Jim Ferguson
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2020-03-0552 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWriter Stewart Ennis chats wtih PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 82
In this episode Pat chats to writer Stewart Ennis.
Stewart began his career as a journalist and a nurse, but now works as a writer, actor, lecturer, creative writing tutor and occasional photographer. Blessed Assurance (Vagabond Voices) - listed by Bottle Imp as one of Scotland’s Best Books of 2019 - is Stewart's first novel.
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Stewart Ennis
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2020-02-1555 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatGlasgow artist Sarah Kudirka chats to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 81
Sarah Kudirka is an award winning contemporary artist based in Glasgow. We were enchanted by her work, which is about shapes and edges of things: objects, buildings and words.
Her Polaroid City Skies series is about walking and looking up at the sky between tall buildings - in London, Berlin, Glasgow, Sydney and Hong Kong.
Sarah also works as a creative consultant with architects and engineers on global projects.
You can see Sarahs vivid and unique work at the Wasps Winter Artists and Makers Market, T...2019-12-061h 05
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatTracy Patrick - writer of fiction and poetry chats to Patjim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 80
Pat chats to writer and poet Tracy Patrick. Her debut novel, Blushing is for Sinners was commended by the Saltire First Book of the Year Award judges, 2019.
Her poetry pamphlet, Wild Eye Fire Eye is inspired by animals in Celtic art, religion and myth and remarkably it is designed, illustrated and hand-stitched by the author.
Tracy has also written a play about sex trafficking, called My Body My Business - which will be performed on 29 November, 2019 at the Spot the Signs Human Trafficking Event, Paisley.
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Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatEvelyn McDonald, Westender and C.E.O. of Scottish EDGE chats to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 79
Pat chats to Evelyn McDonald, Westender and C.E.O. of Scottish EDGE which is a Community Interest Company. Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth entrepreneurial talent.
Evelyn is also a board member at the Scottish Design Exchange and an assessor of the Small Business Charter Award.
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Scottish EDGE
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2019-11-2146 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatMarian Colquhoun, Head of Props at Scottish Opera chats to JimJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 78
I had a great chat with my cousin Marian Colquhoun, the Head of Props at Scottish Opera. I found out how Marian worked her way to the top of the theatrical props tree (so to speak) - while we swapped a few family stories along the way. My conclusion; the most desirable job in the arts is the perfect fit for the nicest person I've ever met. :-)
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Marian Colquhoun on the Scots What Hae! Podcast
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
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Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJulie Rea chats to Pat. Julie Rea, writer and playwright was winner of Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award 2017Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 77
Pat chats to Julie Rea, writer and playwright
Julie Rea, writer and playwright was winner of Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award 2017. She has been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards and has had her work published in several literary journals.
She has completed a short story collection and is currently working on her first novel.
This Autumn Julie’s work will be performed by Short Attention Span Theatre at The Gilded Balloon on 6 November. Her David Bowie inspired play ‘John’ will be performed at Words and Mu...2019-10-2257 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDave Anderson - actor of stage and screen, musician and playwright chats to Pat.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 76
Pat chats to local Westender, actor of stage and screen, musician and playwright Dave Anderson.
I suspect you already know Dave in some capacity; he was a member of the politically-minded 7:84 group a founder of the Wildcat Productions company along with David MacLennan.
He has appeared in numerous films and television programmes - including Gregory's Girl, Doctor Who, The Avengers, Taggart and more recently Still Game.
He is also an accomplished musician and regularly appears as part of the Oran Mor Play Pie and Pint...2019-10-0348 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatMariella Villalobos chats to Pat. Chilean/Canadian Mariella Villalobos is a Master of Design graduate from Glasgow School of Art and a freelance Illustrator.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 75
In this episode Pat chats to Chilean/Canadian Mariella Villalobos, a freelance Illustrator and a Master of Design graduate from Glasgow School of Art.
Mariella talks to Pat about the inspiration behind her work - including Pinochet’s coup in Chile and her love of seabirds.
She highlights the difficulties students faced at GSA when the second fire occured and the barriers the UK's immigration policy creates for graduates wishing to remain and work in Scotland.
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Mariella Villalobos
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End.
Twi...2019-09-091h 14
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatAli Whitelock poet & writer chats to PatJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Cha - Episode 74
In this episode Pat chats to Scottish poet/writer Ali Whitelock.
Her first book ‘poking seaweed with a stick and running away from the smell’ was launched at Sydney Writers Festival in 2008.
The book received critical acclaim in Australia and the UK.
Ali is now living in Australia where she ia a full time writer. Recently she's been back in Scotland performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh Book Festival. In September she'll be heading over to Ireland with shows in Limerick, Belfast, Dublin & Cork.(Deta...2019-08-2651 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatChris Forbes, star of BBC's Scot Squad and one of Scotlands most in demand comedians chats with JimJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Cha - Episode 73
In this episode, I was delighted to have a chat with multiple award winner Chris Forbes, star of BBC's Scot Squad and one of Scotland's most in-demand comedians. Chris’s other TV credits include Jonathan Creek and Mountain Goats on BBC One and Only An Excuse on BBC Scotland. And many more.
Chris chats about his unusual route to becoming a comedian; how his talent for basketball became his ticket to the big time. Keep listening for the full story.
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Chris Forbes at the Comedy Club 30 June 2019
Pat...2019-07-021h 00
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat Chats to David Robertson, Director of Four Acres Charitable Trust.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 72
Pat Byrne Chats to David Robertson, Director of Four Acres Charitable Trust.
The Four Acres Charitable Trust was set up to acquire, restore and convert historic buildings so they could be used for cultural activities and artistic pursuits. Both preserving the buildings and creating employment opportunities.
The trust owns both the Cottiers Theatre and Websters Theatre's in the West End.
Pat has been a long time supporter and promoter of both projects - so she was delighted when David agree to come on to the...2019-06-2238 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatHypnotherapist Marie Blackie Ferguson chats to Pat about the power of the mind.Westender, Maree Blackie Ferguson, is an exuberant and inspirational hypnotherapist.
Marie’s latest therapy involves the installation of a virtual gastric balloon. And the news is that Pat was guinea pig for this new therapy. We hear all about it - and much more - in this fascinating episode.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 71
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Marie Blackie Fergusong on Facebook
Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
2019-05-1659 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatStephen Bull - musician, songwriter and producer chats to JimIn this episode I chat the musician and songwriter Stephen Bull about his life as a musician and about his lastest project called Nebular Tuesday. Nebular Tuesday combines literature and music to tell a mysterious story set on a remote Scottish Island.
Stephen tells a fascinating tale of the up and downs of being a professional musician in an ever changing music business. A genuine talent with a story to tell.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 70
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Nebular Tuesday - a rehearsed readng
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @gl...2019-04-2342 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatEmily Cutts Chair of the Children’s Wood (a project in Glasgow’s West End) chats to Pat about her book ‘The Dear Wild Space: green spaces, community and campaigning’Emily Cutts Chair and founder of the Children’s Wood (a project in Glasgow’s West End) chats to Pat about her book ‘The Dear Wild Space: green spaces, community and campaigning’.
Emily is an enthusiastic advocate of the importance of wild spaces and outdoor play for children. She has just released a book entitled ‘The Dear Wild Space: green spaces, community and campaigning’ which she will be talking about at Aye Write. Satureday 31 March, 2019 in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 69
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
The Childrens Wo...2019-03-291h 08
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatFilm director Niall McCann and musician Adrian Crowley talk to Pat about the film The Science of GhostsFilm director Niall McCann and musician Adrian Crowley talk to Pat about the film The Science of Ghosts
The Science of Ghosts was one of the standout films at Glasgow Film Festival 2019. Directed by Niall McCann, the film focuses on the life of the musician Adrian Crowley, Pat caught up with the two Irishmen at Citizen M, Glasgow.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 68
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
The Science of Ghosts
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2019-03-1240 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatKarl Geary chats to Pat Byrne. Karl is an Irish born actor and writer, now living in Glasgow after having spent many years in New York.Karl Geary is an Irish born actor and writer, now living in Glasgow after having spent many years in New York.
His debut novel Montpelier Parade was selected as a Book of the Year in the Irish Times and The Times and SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2017
It was described by The Guardian as ‘an auspicious debut’.
Karl is also an accomplished actor and director. His acting roles include Sex and the City, Hysteria – The Def Leppard Story, and Hamlet (2000). And notably he appeared in Madonna's Sex book.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Ch...2019-02-2848 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatTerry Neason, singer songwriter, actor, stage performer and business coach chats to PatTerry Neason, singer songwriter, actor, stage performer and business coach chats to Pat
A real treat for you this week. Pat took a trip to the Kings Theatre to chat with the singer songwriter, actor, stage performer and business coach Terry Neason.
Terry is a born entertainer; she chats about her role in The Glasgow Girls (currently playing in Dublin) and her work with the groundbreaking 7.84 and Wildcat Theatre Companies.
We hear about Terry's philosophical approach to life and about all the laughs and heartaches she's had along the way.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West...2019-02-1455 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDenise Noone - freelance photographer Denise chats with Pat.Freelance photographer Denise chats with Pat
Pat chats to freelance photographer Denise Noone. We first met Denise when we visited the amazing ‘Bathing Bells’ photography exhibition at Govanhill Baths late last year.
Denise explains the inspiration behind the exhibition and her approach, her education in Ireland, London and at Glasgow University. And tells Pat about working in Cafe Gandolfi - a job she loved.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 65
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Ruby Love Photography
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2019-02-051h 05
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatRuby McCann chats to Pat Byrne. Ruby is a Glasgow poet, writer, playwright, and creative writing tutor. She’s won numerous awards had her work featured in many publications.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 64
Pat chats to Ruby McCann is a Glasgow poet, writer, playwright, and creative writing tutor. She’s won numerous awards had her work featured in many publications and is promoter and facilitator of numerous creative events.
You can tell that Pat loved chatting to Ruby - about all the projects she is involved in and numerous talented writers she has worked with.
I can safely say that when it comes to representing the best of Scotland's literature Ruby is the perfect ambassador.
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West En...2019-01-301h 03
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPoet Magi Gibson chats to Pat: Magi Gibson is a poet, writer and creative writing tutor. Originally from Kilsyth, now living in Glasgow’s West End.Poet Magi Gibson chats to Pat. Magi Gibson is a poet, writer and creative writing tutor. Originally from Kilsyth, now living in Glasgow’s West End.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 63
Magi has had so many accolades and accomplishments that it would be impossible for me to list even a small portion of them here. She was the first Makar of the City of Stirling (for 500 years) and has held three Scottish Arts Council Creative Writing Fellowships and one Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellowship with the University of Paisley.
Magi was Writer in Residence wit...2019-01-1738 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatEileen Reid, writer with the Scottish Review.Pat chats with Eileen Reid, writer with the Scottish Review. Eileen chats about her family, music, the Communist connection in Clydebank, her father Jimmy Reid and her friend Kenneth Roy who was the journalist and editor of the Scottish Review.
Pat and Eileen haven't seen each other for 40 years so they have a bit of catching up to do.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 62
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Eileen writing for the Scottish Review
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-12-271h 06Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Christmas Shopping, cutting edge Gothic style, St Louis in Partick, Christmas movies, The Primevals fundraising gig and Pat's birthday treats.What's Pat been up to: Christmas Shopping, cutting edge Gothic style, St Louis in Partick, Christmas movies, The Primevals fundraising gig and Pat's birthday treats.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 61
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What's on at the movies
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-12-2037 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to? Paisley Makar Brian Whittingham, Glasgow Cabbie Stef Shaw, Christmas Market St Enoch, Decorating, Pantos and Christmas ShowsWhat's Pat been up to? Paisley Makar Brian Whittingham, , Glasgow Cabbie Stef Shaw, Christmas Market St Enoch, Decorating, Pantos and Christmas Shows
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 60
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Paisley Makar Brian Whittingham
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-12-1036 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBrian Whittingham - poet, writer and playwright chats to Pat about his writing and his transition from steelworker to writer. Brian is the first ever Tannahill Weaver, Makar of Paisley.Brian Whittingham - poet, writer and playwright chats to Pat about his writing and his transition from steelworker to writer.
Brian has produced numerous collections of his work and gained many awards. He is about to become the first ever Tannahill Weaver, Makar of Paisley.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 59
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Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Brian Whittingham - poe, writer and playwright
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-11-2754 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Pizza at one of the world's best, Eileen Reid interview, Vinnicome Street Christmas Market and Wee Guide to PorridgeWhat's Pat been up to: Pizza at one of the world's best, Eileen Reid interview, Vinnicome Street Christmas Market and Dee Dee Cuddihy - Wee Guide to Porridge.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 58
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-11-2636 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Nancy Smillie turns 30, Glasgow University Own Wool and Glasgow's Forgetting WomenWhat's Pat been up to: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Miss Cranston Willow Tearoom, Nancy Smillie turns 30, Glasgow University Own Wool and Glasgow's Forgetting Women.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 57
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Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Miss Cranston Willow Tearoom
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-11-1737 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatMay Miles Thomas - Scottish film director and screenwriter. The Glasgow born multi award winner speaks to Pat.May Miles Thomas - the Glasgow born multi award winning film director and screenwriter speaks to Pat.
They chat about the Scottish film industry and her latest film, La Voyageuse. The film is based on the life of her late mother-in-law, Erica Thomas. who was Born in Hungary in 1933, came to the UK in 1938 and worked as a scientist during the cold war.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 56
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
May Miles Thomas Film Director & Screenwriter
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-11-1352 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Day of the Imprisoned Writer, Glasgow Vintage Co, Big Feed Govan, Night at the Museum, Websters Theatre and much moreWhat Pat's been up to: Day of the Imprisoned Writer, Glasgow Vintage Co, Big Feed Govan, Night at the Museum, Websters Theatre and much more.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 55
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Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-11-1035 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Film Festivals galore, Creative Conversations, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Websters Theatre, Carlton Jug Band and the Open day at Centre for advanced textilesWhat Pat's been up to: Film Festivals galore, Creative Conversations, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Websters Theatre, Carlton Jug Band and the Open day at Centre for advanced textiles.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End - Episode 54
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Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Centre for advanced textiles (CAT)
Music by Jim Byrne
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-11-0335 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: YYes - Portraits Of A Nation, the Queensferry Bridge, Halloween, Havana Film Festival, Poetry by Rizwan Alkhta 'Lahore, I am coming'What Pat's been up to: Sandie Knudson of YYes - Portraits Of A Nation, The Queensferry Bridge, Halloween, Havana Film Festival, Poetry by Rizwan Alkhta 'Lahore, I am coming'
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 53
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
YYES - Portraits Of A Nation
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-2641 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDavid Forbes speaks to Jim. David is an A-list Electronic Dance Music producer and has been a busy DJ for the last 2 decades.David Forbes speaks to Jim. David is an A-list Electronic Dance Music producer and has been a busy DJ for the last 2 decades. He has released tracks on the industry's biggest and most respected dance labels.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 52
David is globally renowned for his productions, he is also one of Scotland’s most prolific International DJ’s appearing in Ibiza, Holland, Brazil, Singapore, Austria and Germany amongst many other places.
I know David because he's one of the regular 'just working on my laptop' crew in Offshore Cafe in the West End...2018-10-231h 12Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: La Lanterna's first birthday party, Mickey Rooney interview, CCA re-opens YYES Portrait Of A Nation and St Andrews Torchlight ParadeWhat Pat's been up to: La Lanterna's first birthday party, Mickey Rooney, CCA re-opens YYES Portrait Of A Nation and St Andrews Torchlight Parade.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 51
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End.
YYES Portraits Of A Nation
Twitter: #glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-1935 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: The BIG day of KinDness, Brian Whittingham, Duglas T Stewart (BMX Bandits), Humpback bridge reopens over the KelvinWhat Pat's been up to: The BIG day of KinDness, Brian Whittingham, Duglas T Stewart (BMX Bandits), Warren McIntyre launches new Starry Skies album, Humpback bridge reopens over the Kelvin, GFT (Scotland loves Anime) and Bearpit Brothers gig.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 50
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End.
The BIG day of KinDness
Twitter: #glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-1233 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWarren McIntyre - Part two: talking about the band, record deals, the fleeting nature of fame, recording and favourite tracks from the new Starry Skies Album, Be KindPart two of my chat with Warren McIntyre: talking about the formation of the band, recording, the fleeting nature of fame and favourite tracks from the new Starry Skies Album, Be Kind.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 49
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End.
Starry Skies, Be Kind Album Release
Twitter: #glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-0642 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWarren McIntyre: talking about music, charity gigs, record deals and the imminent release of the new Starry Skies Album called, Be KindPart one of my chat with Warren McIntyre of the band Starry Skies: talking about music, charity gigs, record deals, being in the spotlight and the imminent release of the new Starry Skies Album, Be Kind.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 47
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End.
Starry Skies, Be Kind Album Release
Twitter: #glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-0541 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Watching 'The Wife' at GFT, Creative Conversations, A new book by Jane Harris, National Poetry Day and Play Pie & a PintWhat Pat's been up to: Watching 'The Wife' at GFT, Creative Conversations, A new book by Jane Harris, National Poetry Day and Play Pie & a Pint.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Episode 48
Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
A Play, A Pie & A Pint at Oran Mor
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-10-0437 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Bloody Scotland Festival, Rainbow Trout, Word Jazzology!, International Day of Peace, Hunter & the Anatomy of the Modern Museum and 'thi wurd' #3 launch.What Pat's been up to: Bloody Scotland Festival, Rainbow Trout, Word Jazzology!, International Day of Peace, Hunter & the Anatomy of the Modern Museum and 'thi wurd' #3 launch.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 46
Pat's Guilde to Glasgow West End
William Hunter and the anatomy of the modern museum
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-09-2737 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatBasia Palka - chats to Pat about the Polish Community, her poetry, her family, cycling and her fund-raising for Scottish Huntington’s AssociationBasia Palka chats to Pat about the Polish Community, her poetry (she even recites some of her own poems), her family, cycling and her fund-raising for Scottish Huntington’s Association
Basia daughter is a the film actror and director Marianna Palka. Marianna is currently starring in the Netflix hit show Glow.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 45
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
Scottish Huntington’s Association
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-09-2433 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Bathing Bells, Timorous Beasties, Pollock House, Warren Starry Skies and Harlem 69 book launchWhat Pat's been up to: Bathing Bells, Timorous Beasties, Pollock House, Warren Starry Skies, Helen Lamb's first novel, Store Interiors sale and Harlem 69 book launch
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 44
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Bathing Bells Photo Exhibition
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-09-2033 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatLuca Manning: Pat chats to the young jazz singer Luca Manning,Luca is in his second year of a Jazz degree at the Guildhall School of Music in London. He is just back from San Francisco and has performed at Ronnie Scott’s in London and at the Dunoon Jazz Festival.
All that study and live work has clearly payed off - as he recently won the Rising Star award - at the Scottish jazz awards 2018.
Luca is the talented grandson of your favourite tv antique’s expert, Anita Manning.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Jazz singer Luca Manning
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Musi...2018-09-1332 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Glasgow's Underground, Yvonne Lyon gig, Doors Open Days, Autumn Poems, Jazz singer Luca Manning, Bathing Bells Photo Exhibition and moreWhat Pat's been up to: Glasgow's Underground, Yvonne Lyon gig, Doors Open Days, Autumn Poems, Jazz singer Luca Manning, Bathing Bells Photo Exhibition and more.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 42
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Doors Open Day
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-09-1226 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: New specs, Lauren from Canada, Princes Square, Little Italy, The Big Feed, The McIlvanney Prize 2018 and lots moreWhat Pat's been up to: New specs, Lauren from Canada, Princes Square, Little Italy, The Big Feed, The McIlvanney Prize 2018 and lots more.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 41
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Little Italy, Byres Road
Twitter @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-09-0524 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatTheresa Talbot - the writer and broadcaster with BBC Radio Scotland chats with Pat. Hear about her new book, her wedding and her interview with Graham NortonTheresa Talbot - the writer and broadcaster with BBC Radio Scotland chats with Pat. Hear about her new book, her wedding and her interview with Graham Norton.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 40
In this episode Pat chats with Theresa Talbot. Theresa is a self-employer writer and broadcaster with BBC Radio Scotland. There’s a good chance you know Theresa’s voice from the news and the traffic and travel reports.
Among many other things they talk about Theresa's up coming Wedding (in Italy no less), the interview she will be doing with Graham Norton and he...2018-09-0125 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat Pat's been up to: Fascinating West End facts, Publishing Scotland Showcase, Mother India deals, Thistle Gallery and the Glasgow Youth Film FestivalWhat Pat's been up to: Fascinating West End facts, Publishing Scotland Showcase, Mother India deals, Thistle Gallery and the Glasgow Youth Film Festival.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 39
All of the above plus Basia Palka, the new musical instrument library in Govanhill and gigs by Lyonne Lyon, Eilidh Patterson and your Podcast host Jim Byne.
Links
Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Glasgow Youth Film Festival
Music by Jim Byrne
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-08-2930 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Remembering the black pudding at Ubiquitous Chip, the Mary Barbour statue, Westender Charles Rennie Mackintosh and meeting author Theresa TalbotWhat's Pat been up to: Remembering the black pudding at Ubiquitous Chip, the Mary Barbour statue, Westender Charles Rennie Mackintosh and meeting author Theresa Talbot.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 38
Links
Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Mary Barbour on Wikipedia
Music by Jim Byrne
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-08-2220 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatIndieCar Gordon Ross speaks to Jim. Gordon runs the successful video blog, IndieCar Gordon Ross; where he talks about and analyses all things related to Scottish independenceIn this episode I speak to Gordon Ross. Gordon runs the successful video blog, IndieCar Gordon Ross; where he talks about and analyses all things related to Scottish independence.
You don’t need to be an independence supporter to enjoy this episode, the focus is on discovering the twists and turns in his life that led him to do what he is doing today. It’s a fascinating tale.
Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat – Episode 37
Links
Pat’s Guide to Glasgow West End
IndieCar Gordon Ross
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-08-171h 01Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: getting het up about the George Square proposals, watching BMX biking at Knightswood and interviewing Jazz singer Luca Manning for the PodcastWhat's Pat been up to: getting het up about the George Square proposals, watching BMX biking at Knightswood and interviewing Jazz singer Luca Manning for the Podcast (you might know his granny, Anita Manning)
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 36
Also chatting about The World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Open Doors Days and the start of the Play Pie & Pint season at Oran Mor.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Glasgow Open Doors Day
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-08-1432 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Talking about going 'doon the water' on the Waverly, European Championships Glasgow 2018 and asking the question, how will Pat get to her writing class?What's Pat been up to: Talking about going 'doon the water' on the Waverly, European Championships Glasgow 2018 and asking the question, how will Pat get to her writing class?
Includes our latest fascinating West End fact and our favourite West End places. And just to give you a laugh, I create my own musical introduction for the West End fact section.
Jim & Pat's West End Chat - Episode 35
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
European Championships Glasgow 2018
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-08-0929 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatGreg Hemphill, actor, writer and comedian chats to Pat. With Ford Kiernan, Greg co-wrote (and acts in) the hit TV show Still Game and is about to record the ninth and final series of the show.Pat chats with Greg Hemphill, actor, writer and comedian. With Ford Kiernan, Greg co-wrote (and acts in) the hit TV show Still Game and is about to record the ninth and final series of the show.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 34
Greg talks about Still Game, the joy of playing to hundreds of thousands of people at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro and about what lies ahead for himself and writing partner Ford Kiernan.
And to prove the West End of Glasgow is like a small village - where everyone knows everyone else - he bump...2018-08-0453 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: lunch at Gleneagles, Iris Dement live, a busy Glasgow. And we ask; was the Kelvingrove Art Gallery built back to front?What's Pat been up to: lunch at Gleneagles, Iris Dement live, hello Texas, a busy Glasgow. And we ask; was the Kelvingrove Art Gallery built back to front?
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 33
In this episode we discuss all the wonderful things going on in Glasgow including the Merchant City Festival, Buffy and the Vampire Slayer Festival, Cryptic Sonica, the Glasgow European Championships 2018 and Govanhill International Festival and Carnival.
We also have a new feature; in each episode Pat will tell us one of her favourite things about living in Glasgow West End.
...2018-07-3139 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Al Pacino summons his West End hairdresser, tales from Ireland, the European Championship 2018 and the Merchant City Festival.Chatting to Pat about Al Pacino and his West End hairdresser, her trip to Ireland, the European Championship 2018 and the Merchant City Festival.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 32
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
The Berlin / Glasgow 2018 European Championships
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-07-2634 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatAlistair Braidwood from SCOTS WHAY HAE! chats to Pat about catering, travelling, steam fired puffers and the writer James KelmanAlistair Braidwood from the Podcast SCOTS WHAY HAE! chats to Pat about catering, travelling, steam fired puffers and the writer James Kelman
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 31
SCOTS WHAY HAE!
Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
Photo by Jim Byrne
2018-07-1953 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Coffee on Byres Road, Greg Hemphill, Alistair Braidwood and waving at Denise Mina on a bikeWhat's Pat been up to: Coffee with Rosemary on Byres Road, Greg Hemphill, Alistair Braidwood and waving at Denise Mina on a bike
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Episode 30
Links
Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End
SCOTS WHAY HAE!
Twitter: @glasgowswestend
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-07-1728 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: The wonders of drinking Mate tea, getting a facial at Bleu Door, audio disasters with Graeme Macrae Burnet, Word Jazzology and 80 years of the Beano.What's Pat been up to: The wonders of drinking Mate tea, getting a facial at Bleu Door, audio disasters with Graeme Macrae Burnet, Word Jazzology and 80 years of the Beano.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 29
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Music by Jim Byrne
Get in touch non Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-07-1141 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPauline Lynch, author and actor chats with Pat about writing, moving house and working on her Texas accentPauline Lynch, successful author and actor chats with Pat about writing, moving house and working on her Texas accent.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 28
Pauline Lynch (P.K. Lynch, the author and actor) was in Glasgow to read from her book Armadillos at Word Jazzology at Babbity Bowsters in the Merchant City. Pat took the opportunity to catch with her before the show in Cafe Gandolfi.
They chatted about Pauline’s writing, her moving house and what she’s up to at present.
Links
Pauline Lynch feature
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West...2018-07-0627 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Gourock day out, literary friends in the Doublet, PRIDE Glasgow, the rise of community cinemas and moreWhat's Pat been up to: Gourock day out, literary friends in the Doublet, PRIDE Glasgow, the rise of community cinemas, invading caterpillars and the leaking tap saga
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 27
We continue to change the format to try to improve the Podcast; so from now on we will start each episode off with an interesting West End fact. Send us any interesting or unusual facts you know and we'll read them out on the Podcast - and of course - give you a mention.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
G...2018-07-0439 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatEva Bolander - Lord Provost of Glasgow chats to Jim about her journey from Sweden to Glasgow's City ChambersEva Bolander - Lord Provost of Glasgow - chats to Jim about her journey from Sweden to Glasgow's City Chambers
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 26
Eva talks about her early life and education in Sweden and the significance of the Scandinavian pro-active approach to getting things done - which she's imported to her Scottish home and community in Partick.
Eva tells Jim Byrne how her love of the Bagpipes (she is a musician) brought her to Scotland and how the warmth of Scots kept her here. Listening to Eva's story you will understand how s...2018-06-2858 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: The Mela, The Summer Ball, New Lola Rose Blog, Family time in Old Kilpatrick and Cranhill CarmenWhat's Pat been up to: The Mela, The Summer Ball, New Lola Rose Blog, Family time in Old Kilpatrick and Cranhill Carmen
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 25
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
West End Festival
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-06-2633 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatFrancesca Waddell Fashion Illustrator for Vogue, Bloomingdales, Tatler and Chanel speaks to Jim about her circuitous journey.Francesca Waddell Fashion Illustrator for Vogue, Bloomingdales, Tatler and Chanel speaks to Jim about her circuitous journey. From talented toddler drawing animals to in-demand artist running her own business.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 24
After a spell at The Leith School of Art Francesca studied Fine Art Drawing & Painting at Glasgow School of Art. She then went on to study fashion design, which was where she discovered her true calling.
Francesca now runs her own fashion illustration business based in Glasgow West End.
Links
Francesca Waddell
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End...2018-06-2157 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Glasgow School of Art fire, World Cup, new blogger Lola Rose, West End Festival and moreWhat's Pat been up to: Glasgow School of Art fire, World Cup, new blogger Lola Rose, West End Festival and more
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 23
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
West End Festival
Music by Jim Byrne
Get in touch non Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-06-1941 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatGlaswegian writer Claire MacLeary talks to Pat about her development as a writer and her latest book, 'Burnout'Glaswegian writer Claire MacLeary talks to Pat about her development as a writer and her latest book, 'Burnout'
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Podcast: Episode 22
Claire MacLeary is a Glaswegian writer. She writes short stories and crime novels. Her first book 'Cross Purpose', published by Contraband in 2017, was long list for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year.
Her second book 'Burnout' is a follow up features the same memorable characters. Whilst firmly entrenched in ‘Tartan Noir’, including appearing at ‘Bloody Scotland’, Claire’s writing has ‘a strong sense of the domestic'.
Pat met...2018-06-1531 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: West End Festival chat, GSA Fashion & Textiles, Open Gardens, Janet Paisley event and moreWhat's Pat been up to: West End Festival chat, GSA Fashion & Textiles, Open Gardens, Janet Paisley and more
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Episode 21
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-06-1234 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatProfessor Gerard Carruthers: from his working class roots in Clydebank to the Francis Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature at Glasgow UniversityProfessor Gerard Carruthers: from working class roots in Clydebank to the Francis Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University.
Professor Gerard Carruthers is considered one of the leading scholars on the works of Robert Burns. His work ranges widely across Scottish literature, including - among others - Walter Scott, Muriel Spark and Thomas Muir.
Jim spoke to him about his journey from his early days in Clydebank with some significant milestones along the way. It's a fascinating and entertaining journey. Podcast not to be missed.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
2018-06-071h 06Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: West End Festival chat, one woman shows, singers, children's book events, garden parties and moreWhat's Pat been up to: West End Festival chat, one woman shows, singers, children's book events, garden parties and more.
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Episode 19
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
West End Festival
Incidental music by Jim Byrne
Get in touch non Twitter: @glasgowswestend
2018-06-0526 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatDavid Belcher speaks to Pat about his Herald Diary days, writing about the arts, writing plays and his love of music - particularly soul musicJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode Eighteen
David Belcher speaks to Pat about his Herald Diary days, writing about the arts, writing plays and his love of soul music.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
Soul Bowl
Thank funk it's Friday
David Belcher on Facebook
Music by Jim Byrne
Contact jim@glasgowwestend.co.uk, pat@glasgowwestend.co.uk @glasgowswestend
2018-06-0140 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: sore gums, huge cocktails, Lids Open Day, University of Glasgow Creative Writing Fair and a trip to ArrocharWhat's Pat been up to: sore gums, huge cocktails, Lids Open Day, University of Glasgow Creative Writing Fair and a trip to Arrochar
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Episode 17
Pat visits the dentist, gets half-cut drinking cocktails, misses a gig but still manages to read her story at the University of Glasgow Creative Writing Fair, takes a trip to Lids Open Day and has a great a day out to Arrochar.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
West End Festival
Arrochar Visitor Guide
Music by Jim Byrne
2018-05-2930 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWriter Mary Irvine - speaks to Pat about writing, writers and writing of her new novelJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Writer Mary Irvine - speaks to Pat about writing, writers and writing of her new novel
Pat talks to Mary Irvine, Writer and Philhellene. Mary blogs on Pat's website about her many writing endeavours and her life in Greece. She is always up to something new and has made a major contribution to the local literary scene in West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh. They chatted about her successful Meet the Author events at Fruin Farm, the new Open Mic Night for Writers in Balloch, her recently completed novel and a free pamphlet Memories of Spet...2018-05-2422 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat episode 15: The world's first Blogger, The West End Festival and getting zonked out after a spot of Bowen TherapyJim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat episode 15: The world's first Blogger, The West End Festival and getting zonked out after a spot of Bowen Therapy
In this episode of 'What's Pat Been Up To?' Pat looks forward to The West End Festival, the South Side Film Festival and marvels at the quality of our future Podcast guests.
Send your questions to Pat on Twitter: @glasgowswestend. We'll answer the most interesting questions on the Podcast.
Links
Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End
The West End Festival
Background music by Jim Byrne
2018-05-2127 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatMichael Dale, Director of Glasgow West End Festival : From Egypt to Glasgow via London's Old VicJim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat, Episode 14: Michael Dale, Director of Glasgow West End Festival: From Egypt to Glasgow via London's Old Vic
In this episode Jim chats with Michael Dale, the Director of the West End Festival. Michael tells us about his early adventures booking Pink Floyd and Fairport Cenvention for St Andrew's University Film & Music Festival - a formative experience, which prepared him to later run the word's largest Arts Festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Along the way Michael has met a Woolworth's mixture sized bag of the famous and the good – including Cliff Richard, Tom...2018-05-171h 34Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatGoing 'Doon the watter', lunch in little Italy and snoring her way to a better life.Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Episode 13: Going 'Doon the Watter', lunch in little Italy and snoring her way to a better life.
In this episode of 'What's Pat Been Up To?' we hear about Pat's Pitlochry trip, our day out to the Isle of Bute (visiting the amazing Mount Stuart House), her new specs and her tale of snoring through a wellbing clinic.
She also talks about Glasgow University's Creative Writing Fair, the ongoing Aye Write events, Nancy Smillie's spring event and the upcoming Podcast interviews.
Send your questions to Pat on Twitter: @glasgowsw...2018-05-1424 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatGiovanna Eusebi of the Eusebi Deli and Restaurant: real Italian food, family tales and inspirational adviceEpisode 12 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Pat talks to Giovanna Eusebi owner of the Eusebi Italian Deli and Restaurant
Pat went along to Eusebi restaurant and deli in Glasgow West End to chat to Giovanna Eusebi who runs the family business with her brother Eddie. They chatted about Giovanna's childhood, how she developed a love for creating wonderful food and a desire to own her own restaurant. That desire has been fully realised in the womderful Eusibi restaurant & Deli.
Send your questions to Pat via Twitter: @glasgowswestend. We'll answer the most interesting quewtionw on the Po...2018-05-1033 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: Gin bars, soul music, Giovanna Eusebi, David Belcher and Avril PatonEpisode Eleven of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
This weeks edition of 'What's Pat been up to'. Pat talks about gin bars, soul music, her new specs, eco friendly markets, Giovanna Eusebi, Avril Paton and David Belcher. And much more.
Send your questions to Pat via Twitter: @glasgowswestend. We'll answer the most interesting quewtionw on the Podcast. :-)
Links
Pat's guide to Glasgow West End
2018-05-0524 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJesper Ericsson - Curatorial Assistant at The Hunterian talks Commando comics, gun wielding soldiers and chickensEpisode 10: Jesper Ericsson - Curatorial Assistant at The Hunterian talks Commando comics, gun wielding soldiers and chickens
In this eposide of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End chat Jim meets and talks with Jesper Ericson, the Curatorial Assistant at the Hunterian.
Apart from finding out about Jesper's background (his time in Sweden, Cambridge, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and now Glasgow) we talked about one of his recent exhibitions; the Scottish Coinage Exhibition. The use of coins in Scotland goes all the way back to the 12th century,
'you are not carrying a muckle great big coin around that wi...2018-05-0344 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatWhat's Pat been up to: West End Festival launch, celebrity tales and a wander around PartickEpisode nine of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
Pat attends the West End Festival launch, buys fruit and veg in Partick, talks about celebrity encounters and meets up with friends to check out a new West End restaurant.
Links
Pat's guide to Glasgow West End: http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
Glasgow West End Festival:L http://www.westendfestival.co.uk
2018-04-2919 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat talks to Tom Binns the founder of Glasgow Piano City.Episode eight of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Tom Binns, founder of Glasgow Piano City
In this episode Pat talks to Tom Binns the founder and Project Coordinator of Glasgow Piano City. Glasgow Piano City is a social enterprise that places pianos in locations throughout the city and gives people permission to play them. As you will hear in the interview there is a lot more to the project than just distributing pianos.
As Tom says, Glasgow Piano City has inspired a 'bucket load of happy accidents'. Tom's enthusiasm and commitment to the project shines through. Enjo...2018-04-2738 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat chats with Linda Jackson - singer, writer and inspirational tutorEpisode seven of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat: Linda Jackson
In this episode Pat talks to the blues singer, writer and creative writing tutor Linda Jackson. Linda talks about her work with unpublished (and published) writers, her life-long love of music and about the book she is editing called ‘Growing and Dying’. The book is a tribute to her close friend, the writer Janet Paisley.
A Joni Mitchell fan, Linda is also working on a special event around the music of this great artist. Linda is a fabulouse singer and performer so expect the night to be a spe...2018-04-2122 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat Byrne tells us what she has been up to lately - including her encounter with the aloof Lamas of Fruin FarmEpisode six of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat
Pat chats about visiting the Makers market in Milngavie, book launches she's looking forward to, interviews with singer songwriter and acadmic Linda Jaxson, Tom Binns from the Glasgow Piano City and the writer Mary Irvine. And her encounter with the aloof Lamas of Fruin Farm.
Links
Pat's guide to Glasgow West End: http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
Linda Jaxson: http://www.lindajaxson.com
Glasgow Piano City: https://www.glasgowpianocity.org
2018-04-2120 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatPat tells us what she has been up to lately and what's she's looking forward toIn this short episode of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Pat tells us what she's been up to lately. And what's she's looking forward to in the next few weeks: events, shops, restaurants and people.
Links
http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
2018-04-1414 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatIan Smith from the record label Last Night From Glasgow: Part Two. JPWEC Episode FourEpisode four of Jim & Pat's Galsgow West End Chat. The second half of my great interview with Ian Smith, of the record label, Last Night From Glasgow (LNFG).
Ian talks about:
How the LNFG approach has been key to attracting a huge amount of goodwil from members and non-members.
The development of the LNFG branding and product styling.
LNFG's relationship with their artists. What they do and don't do and what expectaions are on both sides.
Hipster economics and the case for releasing both digital singles and Vinyl albums
How LNFG is organised to facilitate future growth...2018-04-1446 minJim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatJim Byrne Interviews Pat Byrne; How Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Got StartedThe website, Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End is one of the most popular community websites in Scotland. In this episode of 'Jim & Pat's West End Chat' we find out how the website got started, how it developed and what the future holds.
We also learn that it's not always easy for a husband to interview his wife.
Pat's West End website is at http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk
2018-03-1138 min