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The Culture SwallyEpisode 98 - Unleashed / Danny The Dog (2005)We are Unleashed on The Swally this week as we look at the 2005 film of the same name, also called Danny The Dog in certain countries. Starring Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins (yes, really) the films tells the tale of a man enslaved by the mob since childhood and raised into behaving like a human attack dog who escapes his captors and attempts to start a new life.
In the news we attend an auction to buy a piece of Scottish art, take a forklift truck for a joyride round the harbour of Aberdeen, get...2024-04-181h 59The Culture SwallyEpisode 97 - Super Gran (1985)Hang About! Look Out! It’s Super Gran! Airing on ITV from 1985-1987 and spanning 27 episodes in total Super Gran tells the story of an elderly grandmother, Granny Smith, who acquires superpowers when she is accidentally hit by a magic ray created by Inventor Black. Under the guise of 'Super Gran', she protects the residents of the fictional town of Chiselton from villains such as Scunner Campbell and his gang. Super Gran featured a host of guest stars each episode including Geoff Capes, Lulu, Barbra Windsor and Billy Connolly!
You can find all episodes of Super Gran on...2024-04-041h 59The Culture SwallyEpisode 96 - The Last King of Scotland (2006)We’re off to Uganda on the latest episode of The Culture Swally as we look at the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. Starring James McAvoy and Forrest Whittaker, the film is based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
In the news we visit the famous Wonka Experience in Glasgow, Celebrate a new National Day in Scotland, discover a old Scottish song that has become a hit in Ukraine, find out which beloved character has featured in The Simpsons and discuss the to...2024-03-211h 38The Culture SwallyEpisode 95 - Mayflies (2022)Today we are covering the 2022 BBC adaptation of the 2020 Andrew O’Hagan novel, Mayflies. Starring Martin Compston, Tony Curran and Ashley Jensen, Mayflies follows lifelong friends Jimmy and Tully, as they grapple with the news that Tully has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
In the news we discover the safest place to be in Scotland during a Zombie apocalypse, find out what coastguards listen to on the radio, catch up with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon on their holidays and hear about a commentary cock up from Michael Stewart. Oh and we also discuss some ideas for ne...2024-03-072h 10The Culture SwallyEpisode 94 - Malevolent (2018)We’re getting spooky on the latest episode of The Culture Swally as we take a look at the 2018 Netflix film Malevolent. Starring Florence Pugh, Ben Lloyd Hughes, Celia Imrie and our favourite James Cosmo, it follows a group of fake paranormal investigators who suffer the ultimate reality check when confronted by the true horrors that lie hidden within a haunted orphanage.
In the news we hear about a disastrous Burns Supper in prison, chuckle at abuse shouted at a Scottish Conservative, have a laugh at the best Scottish jokes and find out where parcel delivery companies ar...2024-02-221h 37The Culture SwallyEpisode 93 - Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992)On this episode we are covering the 1992 film written by and starring Peter Capaldi, Soft Top Hard Shoulder. Having failed to make it in London as a comic-book artist, Gavin Bellini (Capaldi) - an Italian-Glaswegian from an ice-cream dynasty - reluctantly yields to his uncle's demands that he return home for his dad's sixtieth birthday party; if he makes it, the uncle played by Richard Wilson, may give him a share of the family fortune. But as he heads north in his worn-out Triumph convertible, Gavin meets countless obstacles. Will Gavin reach the party on time?
In...2024-02-081h 47The Culture SwallyEpisode 92 - Tutti Frutti (1987)It’s the Silver Jubilee tour of the legendary Scottish rock and roll band The Majestics as we look at the absolute classic Tutti Fruitti. Starring Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson and Richard Wilson, the six part series follows The Majestics on the eve of their tour, when their lead singer Big Jazza McGlone, is killed in an unfortunate kebab related car accident.
In the news we hear the latest on our favourite inmate in Soughton Prison, discuss Gordon Ramsay’s latest Scottish culinary creation, discover the Scottish link to The Soprano’s and meet a drug dealer who re...2024-01-251h 58The Culture SwallyEpisode 91 - Best of the News 2023 (2023)It’s our Best of the News 2023 special! Yes, that’s right, Nicky and Greg are being lazy and having an extra week off for the festive season, so have put together a clip show of our favourite news stories from 2023.
Join us as we hear about a woman who had her eyebrows blown off, a woman who has a very nosy neighbour and have a sing song with the lads in Saughton Prison. We also meet a man who likes dressing up his sex doll, find out the top holiday destination among Scots and join Michael Gove...2024-01-111h 58The Culture SwallyEpisode 90 - Only An Excuse? (1999)Happy Hogmanay! Yes, it’s our Hogmanay episode on The Culture Swally and we’re covering a Scottish institution. We are looking at the 1999 episode of the wonderful Jonathan Watson show, Only An Excuse? Taking a look at the good and bad of Scottish football with a whole host of characters including; Sir Alex Ferguson, Chick Young, Frank McAvennie, Graeme Souness, Dick Advocaat and Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Only An Excuse? 1999 is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNNkGIwY_Q
In the news we discover yet another celebrity that has appeared in a st...2023-12-282h 01The Culture SwallyEpisode 89 - The Bogie Man (1992)It’s The Swally Christmas Special! This week we take a look at one of the more bizarre Scottish items set at Christmas as we join Robbie Coltrane in 1992’s The Bogie Man. Following a mental patient who believes he is Humphrey Bogart when he escapes from his institution and sets about solving a case around Glasgow.
The Bogie Man is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4iG3XsaN1E
In the news we find out what Neil Lennon has been up to recently, meet a woman from Aberdeen with a la...2023-12-141h 34The Culture SwallyEpisode 88 - Outlaw King (2018)It’s Saint Andrews Day! So to celebrate the patron saint of Scotland we’re featuring something starring the patron saint of The Swally, James Cosmo, as we look at 2018’s Outlaw King. Directed by David Mackenzie, and set in Scotland during the 14th century, it follows the Scottish King Robert the Bruce who starts a rebellion against the English empire after the fall of William Wallace and leads his small group of fighters in a battle against the much larger & better equipped English cavalry.
In the news we hear about another haunted doll, meet a woman who has...2023-11-302h 02The Culture SwallyEpisode 87 - The Slab Boys (1979)On this episode of The Swally, we’re going back to 1979, as we look at the BBC adaptation of John Byrne’s, The Slab Boys. Taking place in the Slab Room of a carpet manufacturer in Paisley, the play follows the antics of Slab Boys Phil, Spanky and Hector as they try to scrape through life in the 50s. Starring Gerard Kelly, Billy McColl, Joseph McKenna and Tom Watson, Slab Boys is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfSkd2Ao_I
In the news we visit a new holiday designation that is a...2023-11-161h 43The Culture SwallyEpisode 86 - Let Us Prey (2014)It’s the annual Swally Spooktacular! On this episode we look at the 2014 horror film, Let Us Prey. Starring Liam Cunningham, Pollyanna Macintosh, Jonathan Watson, Bryan Larkin, Douglas Russell and Hanna Stanbridge amongst others, it tells the story of Rachel, a rookie cop about to begin her first shift in a Scottish police station in a small town. But when a mysterious stranger arrives in town, all hell breaks loose.
In the news we catch up with some Scottish Big Brother contestants from the past, get annoyed by a musician who’s been practicing his trumpet skills, meet...2023-11-021h 42The Culture SwallyEpisode 85 - Irvine Welsh’s Crime (Series Two) (2023)On this episode of The Swally we are looking at series two of the Irvine Welsh written adaptation of Crime. Starring Dougray Scott, Joanna Vanderham and Ken Stott, series two picks up a few months after the events of series one. When one of Lennox’s former colleagues is attacked, Lennox and Drummond quickly realise that all is not as it seems as they become embroiled in a case about vengeance, identity and social justice.
In the news we meet a pensioner who gave his neighbours a bit of an eyeful when out in his garden, hear abou...2023-10-192h 12The Culture SwallyEpisode 84 - Taggart - Nest of Vipers (1992)We’re back in Maryhill on this episode as we look at the classic Taggart episode ‘Nest of Vipers’. In this case, the discovery of two skulls at a building site causes DCI Jim Taggart to re-open a missing person enquiry from four years earlier. As an university professor begins to reconstruct the faces of the murder victims, a batch of poisonous snakes and spiders are stolen from a Glasgow biotech company, and are then used in a bizarre killing spree. Is the killer trying to cover up his crimes, and can Taggart, Jardine and Reid crack the case before...2023-10-051h 37The Culture SwallyEpisode 83 - The Vanishing (2018)We are polishing our lamps and practicing our knots on the latest episode of The Culture Swally as we look at the 2018 film, The Vanishing. Starring Peter Mullan, Gerard Butler and Connor Swindells and based on the Flannan Isle mystery, it tells the tale of three lighthouse keepers who find a hidden trunk of gold, leading to their mysterious disappearance.
In the news we meet a scrapyard Gangsta Granny who got herself into a little bit of trouble, hear about 10 Scottish Laws that are still legal today, rummage through the Taggart Archive and taste the newly created...2023-09-211h 54The Culture SwallyEpisode 82 - Guilt (Series Three) (2023)On this episode of The Culture Swally, we are discussing the third and final series of the darkly comic Scottish drama from Neil Forsyth, Guilt. Starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives, series three picks up a year after the end of series two, which saw Max heading to Chicago to join Jake. Roy Lynch was last seen on his balcony with Teddy and is presumed to be dead, leaving his widow Maggie Lynch to take charge of the family business. Series three sees the return of a whole host of characters from the previous two series and early in...2023-09-071h 35The Culture SwallyEpisode 81 - Young Adam (2003)We’re off on our barge this week on The Culture Swally, as we look at the 2003 film, Staring Ewan McGregor, Peter Mullan, Tilda Swinton and Emily Mortimer, Young Adam. The film follows McGregor as a young drifter working on a river barge who disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
In the news we meet a shopkeeper called Rambo, hear a couple of stories about Ex Scotland manager Craig Brown, meet a man who found some floating gold and discuss a f...2023-08-241h 39The Culture SwallyEpisode 80 - Late Night Shopping (2001)It’s Thursday, so you know what that means! Late Night Shopping! Yes, on The Swally this week, we look at the 2001 film, starring James Lance, Kate Ashfield, Luke de Woolfson and Enzo Cilenti. It follows Sean, Vincent, Jody and Lenny who work graveyard shifts in various soul-killing jobs (a hospital, a supermarket, a factory and a call centre, respectively) and meet up in a cafe after work to kill time.
Late Night Shopping is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRlbJgRkGPI
In the news we meet a merman stri...2023-08-101h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 79 - For Those In Peril (2013)We’re off to sea on this episode of The Culture Swally as we look at the 2013 film, For Those In Peril. Written and directed by Paul Wright, it tells the tale of a remote Scottish fishing community, coming to terms with a tragedy. Starring George MacKay, Kate Dickie, Jordan Young and Michael Smiley, it was a first viewing for both Nicky and Greg.
In the news we meet the most petty neighbour in charge of a power washer, discover the worst outfit you could wear when walking around Glasgow, discuss karaoke songs to sign to birds an...2023-07-271h 39The Culture SwallyEpisode 78 - Scot Squad (Series One) (2014)We’ve covered a few police shows on The Swally over the years, but nothing quite like this as we look at the pilot episode and the first series of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad! The series is a fly on the wall documentary, following the fictional 'Scottish Police Force’, essentially the Real Life Police Scotland, a newly unified force that polices the whole of Scotland. Starring Jack Docherty, Jordan Young, Darren Connell and Sally Reid among others, the show ran for eight series, ending earlier this year.
In the news we hear about an outbreak on a cruise...2023-07-132h 01The Culture SwallyEpisode 77 - My Name Is Joe (1998)It’s a listener request this week on The Swally as we cover the wonderful Ken Loach film from 1998, My Name Is Joe, as selected by Gary from Doric Skateboards. Starring Peter Mullan, Gary Lewis, Louise Goodall, Dave McKay and David Hayman, it tells the tale of two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe, who manages his local football team full of recovering addicts and Sarah, a community health worker. When the two start a romantic relationship things don’t go quite to plan as Joe gets involved with people from his past.
In the news we visit our...2023-06-291h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 76 - Aberdeen ’83 - Once in a Lifetime (2023)We’re heading back to 1983 on this episode of The Swally as we look at the 2023 BBC documentary Aberdeen ’83 Once in a Lifetime.The definitive story of how Aberdeen FC went from the nearly men of Scottish football to winning both the European Cup Winners Cup and European Super Cup.
You can watch it on BBC iPlayer, or it's also available on YouTube at the moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwXM429MGD0
In the news we meet a funeral director who makes custom coffins, hear about a psycho crow, get spooked out...2023-06-151h 47The Culture SwallyEpisode 75 - The Acid House (1998)We’ve covered a few Irvine Welsh adaptations on the Swally and on this episode we delve into the film adaptation of his 1994 book, The Acid House. Covering just three of the 22 short stories featured in the book; The Granton Star Cause, A Soft Touch and the story which the book takes it’s name from, The Acid House. Starring Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Michelle Gomez, Stephen McCole, Maurice Roeves and a whole host of other Scottish Swally Stalwarts, the film was directed by Paul McGuigan and was released in 1998 to somewhat lacklustre reviews.
In the news we h...2023-06-012h 15The Culture SwallyEpisode 74 - The Field of Blood (Series One) (2011)We’re heading back to 1982 on The Swally this week as we look at the first series of the wonderful Scottish crime drama The Field of Blood. With an all star cast including Jayd Johnson, Ford Kieran, Matt Costello, David Morrissey, Peter Capaldi and our favourite Stephen McCole, this is an adaptation of the novel by Denise Mina. It tells the tale of young reporter Paddy Meehan, who investigates the kidnapping of a young boy in Glasgow and spots similarities to a previous case.
In the news we meet Glasgow’s newest street performer and his new assi...2023-05-181h 54The Culture SwallyEpisode 73 - The Advocates (Series One) (1991)We’re getting all legal on The Swally this week as we look at the first series of The Advocates from 1991. A Scottish legal drama, broadcast on ITV, starring Ewan Stewart and Isla Blair. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and Aids in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. Sangster turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a na...2023-05-041h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 72 - Stone of Destiny (2008)We’re heading off to Westminster Abbey this week on The Swally to get our bloody stone back as we look at the 2008 film, Stone of Destiny. Based on real life events and starring Charlie Cox, Kate Mara, Stephen McCole, Peter Mullan and Robert Carlyle, it tells the tale of a group of Scottish nationalists who liberate the Stone of Scone and take it back to Scotland…where it belongs!
You can watch Stone of Destiny on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzcjUTXvmbg
In the news we meet Scotland’s biggest cinema fan, h...2023-04-201h 47The Culture SwallyEpisode 71 - God Help The Girl (2014)It’s a musical interlude on The Swally this week as we tune up our guitars and tinkle the ivories and look at the 2014 film, God Help The Girl. Written and directed by Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch the film tells the tale of Eve, who begins writing songs as a way to sort through some emotional problems, then she meets James and Cassie, two musicians each at crossroads of their own. The film stars Emily Browning, Olly Alexander and Hannah Murray and is filled with plenty of wonderful songs from Mr Murdoch.
In the news th...2023-04-061h 45The Culture SwallyEpisode 70 - Beautiful Creatures (2000)Your favourite fortnightly beautiful creatures are discussing some more beautiful creatures, in more ways than one on this episode of The Culture Swally.
In the news we meet a man who has some exotic beautiful creatures he likes to take care of and then we meet a man who has some more sensible beautiful creatures he likes to pamper and make special meals for. We also discuss fights in chip shops and debate what are the 80’s go to classics for Scottish celebrities when dancing with politicians.
After all that we discuss the 2000 film Beautiful Cr...2023-03-231h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 69 - The Elephants’ Graveyard (1976)Greg and Nicky are chilling their wine in the burn and eating their sandwiches from the same Mother’s Pride bag as they delve into the Peter McDougall and John Mackenzie classic The Elephants’ Graveyard. Starring John Morrison and Billy Connolly, it tells the tale of Bunny who spends his day hiding in the woods, too frightened to tell his wife he's not really going to work and is actually unemployed. While there he meets Jody, a man with a frighteningly similar outlook on life.
You can watch The Elephants’ Graveyard on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...2023-03-091h 43The Culture SwallyEpisode 68 - Lord of Tears (2013)We’re getting spooky this February as we delve into the 2013 film Lord of Tears also known as The Owlman overseas. The low budget Scottish horror film, directed by Lawrie Brewster, tells the tale of James, a school teacher, plagued by recurring nightmares of a mysterious entity, as he travels to his childhood home because he suspects a link to a dark incident in his past. And it’s available for free on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy4Us8iItc8
In the news we scare Greg even more with a tale of a...2023-02-231h 30The Culture SwallyEpisode 67 - Shetland (Series One) (2013)We’re jumping on the ferry this week as we look at the first series of the BBC Scotland crime drama Shetland. Starring Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez, the first series tells the tale of Jimmy investigating the murder of elderly Mima Wilson, who is found dead on her croft!
In the news Greg tries to annoy Nicky by talking about Aberdeen’s losing streak, we meet a man who got more than he gambled for when he bit into his chicken tenders, hear about a Las Vegas legend and discover why they are putting litter tray...2023-02-091h 57The Culture SwallyEpisode 66 - Looking After Jo Jo (1998)We’re back with a brand new episode of The Culture Swally and we’re kicking off 2023 with a belter! That’s right, we’re looking at the 1998 BBC Scotland TV drama Looking After Jo Jo! Starring Robert Carlyle, the show is set on an Edinburgh council estate in the bleak 1980's and follows rising drug dealer Jo Jo McCann who is hellbent on gaining money and power at all costs.
In the news this week we find out how Nicolas Rossi is getting on in prison, meet a woman who had a blast in her local corner s...2023-01-261h 44The Culture SwallyEpisode 65 - Best of the News 2022 (2022)Happy New Year from The Culture Swally! We hope you had a wonderful time over the festive period and had a belter of a Hogmanay! As mentioned on our last episode, we’re having an extra week off to recover from the most wonderful time of the year. But we thought we’d put together a selection of our favourite news stories from 2022!
So if you’ve listened before, kick back, relax and enjoy the best of the news from the previous year. Or, if you’re a new listener, join us as we discover the delights of Irvin...2023-01-121h 41The Culture SwallyEpisode 64 - The Steamie (1988)Happy Hogmanay from The Culture Swally! As we get ready to celebrate ringing in the new year we thought we’d better get our best pants washed, so we nipped down to the washhouse to have a look at the Hogmanay classic, 1988’s The Steamie. Written by Tony Roper and starring Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul, Katy Murphy, Sheila Donald and a young Peter Mullan, the play focuses on the lives of a group of Glasgow women washing their clothes in a public washhouse, aka, The Steamie!
In the Hogmanay news we debate who the most famous baby is...2022-12-291h 42The Culture SwallyEpisode 63 - Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)It’s our Swally Festive episode this week, which means Nicky and Greg have their Jingle Balls out and are talking about everything Christmas. On this episode we take a look at 2017’s Anna and the Apocalypse, a zombie horror apocalypse musical, set at Christmas….in Scotland.
In the news we meet a mum who is desperate to get her Christmas toy shopping finished, but keeps getting pestered, hear about the biggest Christmas tree in Scotland, discover a teacher who has a nice sideline and laugh about the funniest food items not available in Scotland.
So joi...2022-12-151h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 62 - Des (2020) With Mums Mysteries and MurderIt’s a special episode of The Swally as part of The Scottish Podcast Collaboration Week. We have a special guest on the episode this week, the wonderful Marti from the Mums, Mysteries and Murder podcast joins us for a very special crossover!
On the show we delve into the 2020 ITV drama, Des, focusing on the crimes of Fraserburgh native Dennis Nilsen. Starring David Tennant, Daniel Mays and Jason Watkins, the mini-series follows the arrest of Dennis after human remains are found to be causing a blockage in the drains outside his house.
In the ne...2022-12-081h 57The Culture SwallyBonus Episode - The Swally on Scots Whay Hae! (Scottish Podcast Collaboration)It's a special bonus episode of The Culture Swally, as we had the pleasure of speaking with Ali from the wonderful Scots Whay Hae! podcast!
As part of the Scottish Podcast Collaboration week, Ali was so generous to have a host if guests on his show to discuss their podcasts and the inspiration behind them. So hear us chat about the creation of The Culture Swally and also discuss our favourite episodes, in addition to Ali giving us some recommendations for future episodes.
In this episode Ali speaks to four of the...2022-12-051h 36The Culture SwallyEpisode 61 - That Sinking Feeling (1979)It’s time for another National Treasure on The Swally this week as we look at the 1979 film from Bill Forsyth, ‘That Sinking Feeling’. Following hapless Ronnie, played by Robert Buchanan and his friends including Billy Greenless, John Gordon Sinclair and John Hughes as out of work and out of luck pals. Fed up of their hopeless lives, they decide to pull of the heist of the century.
In the news we meet a genuine wrestler who tries out his special moves on would be attackers, hear about a Dunfermline fan who just couldn’t control himself any long...2022-12-011h 55The Culture SwallyEpisode 60 - Stonemouth (2015)We’re off to Stonemouth on this episode of the Swally as we look at the 2015 adaptation of the Iain Banks novel…Stonemouth! Starring Christian Cooke, Charlotte Spencer, Chris Fulton and Peter Mullen, it tells the tale of Stewart Gilmour, who returns to his childhood home and tries to discover the truth behind his best friend's death.
In the news this week we meet Austin, a Malaysian student and Celtic’s newest fan, we hear about a road-sign that keeps getting pinched, we hear about a woman with a very strange phobia and we meet a gentleman who wa...2022-11-171h 42The Culture SwallyEpisode 59 - The Book Group (Series Two) (2003)This week we have the pleasure to be invited back to join Clare, Kenny, Rab, Janice, Fist, Dirka and Lachlan as we look at the second series of The Book Group. Originally airing in 2003, the series catches up with our favourite members of the group and finds out just what they have been up to since we last met them. Plus we get to meet some new members of the group.
We take a wee break from tradition this week as we take some time to look back at the career of Robbie Coltrane, who sa...2022-11-031h 46The Culture SwallyEpisode 58 - White Settlers (2014)We are continuing our Swally Spooktacular as we celebrate the month of October. On this episode we look at 2014’s White Settlers. Starring Pollyanna Macintosh and Lee Williams, as a couple who find their new home in Scotland is not quite as hospitable as they would have hoped. The film as also known as The Blood Lands for some of our overseas listeners.
In the news we hear about a brazen thief who tried to fit something special down his trousers, make a shocking discovery in a river in Leith, discover something very interesting for sale...2022-10-201h 22The Culture SwallyEpisode 57 - Govan Ghost Story (1989)It’s October, which means it’s time for the annual Swally Spooktacular! This week we head to Govan as we look at 1989’s Govan Ghost Story. Written by Bryan Elsley and directed by David Hayman it tells the tale of Jock, an out of work ex-shipbuilder. Jock discovers that old memories are awakened in a terrifying and dangerous manner when he encounters a strange little girl in the high rise flat where he lives.
In the news we meet a teacher who had an overflowing box of delights, hear about a pensioner who wants to fight...2022-10-061h 42The Culture SwallyEpisode 56 - Irvine Welsh’s Crime (Series One) (2021)We’re back in Edinburgh this week and pounding the streets looking for Mr.Confectioner as we cover the 2021 BritBox exclusive, Crime, by Irvine Welsh. Seen as a prequel to his 2008 novel of the same name, it stars Dougray Scott, Ken Stott, Jamie Sives and Joanna Vanderham and follows DI Ray Lennox investigating the disappearance of an Edinburgh schoolgirl.
In the news we hear about a real life Ratatouille in a popular chicken restaurant, meet a woman who is convinced Mogwai are trying to burn down her house and discover some of the sexual kinks that...2022-09-221h 56The Culture SwallyEpisode 55 - 16 Years of Alcohol (2003)We look at a more serious item this week on The Swally as we cover the 2003 drama, written and directed by Richard Jobson, ’16 Years of Alcohol’. Starring Kevin McKidd, Laura Fraser, Susan Lynch, Ewen Bremner and Lewis Macleod, the film is based on Jobson’s semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Telling the tale of Frankie, a Ska loving skinhead as it follows him through his childhood and into adulthood as he battles his demons and addictions.
In the news we hear about a woman who has overcome a crippling addiction to Scotland’s favourite soft drink...2022-09-081h 46The Culture SwallyEpisode 54 - Creation Stories (2021)Tonight, we are Rock and Roll Stars as we look at 2021’s ‘Creation Stories’ the biopic of Glasgow’s Alan McGee and his journey to creating arguably, the most important record label of the last 40 years. Starring Ewen Bremner, Michael Socha, Richard Jobson and Leo Flannigan the film follows Alan throughout his career, discovering a few bands along the way, including a bunch of Mancunian blokes called ‘Oasis’.
In the news we discuss the latest fashion trend sweeping Glasgow, meet a professional eater who was seconds away from failure, find out about some of the more topical s...2022-08-251h 45The Culture SwallyEpisode 53 - Restless Natives (1985)We’re putting on our finest wolf-man and clown masks this week on The Culture Swally as we take a look at the 1985 classic ‘Restless Natives’. Directed by Michael Hoffman and starring Vincent Friel and Joe Mullaney it follows the adventures of two Scottish youths from Edinburgh, who in rebellion of their drab lives, become modern day highwaymen!
In the news this week we meet a woman who was appalled with the man next to her at a football match, discover the scourge of Sainsbury’s in Aberdeen, find the slowest sleeper train in Scotland and hear a...2022-08-111h 34The Culture SwallyEpisode 52 - Guilt (Series Two) (2021)Last year on episode 36 of The Culture Swally, we reviewed series one of the superb BBC Scotland series, Guilt, written by the wonderful Neil Forsyth and starring Mark Bonnar, Emun Elliot and Jamie Sives.
We loved it so much, it was only a matter of time before we caught up with the team and dived into series two! So here it is!
In the news we take a break from the laughs and meet a true genuine hero who saved him friend from downing, then we get back to normal and discuss the inc...2022-07-281h 35The Culture SwallyEpisode 51- Rab C. Nesbitt (Series One) (1990)Last week we discussed the classic, Local Hero and this week, it’s the Local Hero of Govan, Rab C. Nesbitt as we look at series one of the classic Scottish sitcom from 1990. The series centres around our titular hero, a drunken street philosopher who choses being unemployed and a waster as a way of life. Created by Ian Pattison and starring Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Elaine C. Smith, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
But before that we have a Shang-a-lang update for all those who follow the story (and I thin...2022-07-141h 45The Culture SwallyEpisode 50 - Local Hero (1983)It’s our 50th Episode! Join us for our Golden Jubilee as we celebrate the best the news in Scotland has to offer and we look at a gem from Scottish Pop Culture history!
On this momentous episode we discuss what is widely regarded as one of the best Scottish films of all time, Local Hero. Which tells the tale of a Texan oil executive who is sent to the village of Furness, to purchase the village and surrounding area to turn it into an oil refinery. Starring Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, Peter Capaldi, Denis Laws...2022-06-301h 34The Culture SwallyEpisode 49 - A Sense of Freedom (1981)This week on The Swally we take a look at the 1981 film A Sense of Freedom. Starring David Hayman, Jake D’Arcy, Alex Norton and Fulton Mackay it tells the tale of notorious Glasgow gangster Jimmy Boyle and his journey through the prison service in Scotland.
In the news we meet a man in a bath who crashed a council meeting, discover the latest must have Scottish serial killer items on Etsy, hear about a granny who fought off a robber and meet a disappointed Harry Styles fan.
A Sense of Freedo...2022-06-161h 31The Culture SwallyEpisode 48 - Get Duked! (2019)We’re back in the Scottish Highlands this episode as we look at the 2019 film Get Duked! Following Dean, Duncan, Ian and DJ Beatroot who are taken on a school trip to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Award. But the trip turns into a fight for survival when they become the target of The Duke. Starring Eddie Izzard, James Cosmo and Kate Dickie, Get Duked! was released on Amazon Prime in 2020.
Also on the podcast we find out what you can get it Scotland that you can’t get in England, discuss Cumbernauld Town Centre, meet a...2022-06-021h 30The Culture SwallyEpisode 47 - The Debt Collector (1999)It’s a Ken Stott love in this week on The Swally as we discuss the 1999 film The Debt Collector. Starring Billy Connolly, Ken Stott and Francesca Annis.
Loosely based on the character of Jimmy Boyle, The Debt Collector tells the tale of Nickie Dryden,(that’s not how you spell Nicky) released from prison after 18 years and trying to get his life back on track as an artist, but the policeman who put him away isn’t convinced he has changed his ways.
In the news we meet a plane passenger who doesn’t unde...2022-05-191h 30The Culture SwallyEpisode 46 - The Book Group (Series One) (2002)We’re plumping up our cushions, getting our Scottish variety of biscuits and making sure we have plenty of chairs this week on The Swally as we look at the first series of The Book Group from 2002. The series begins with American, Clare, who arriving in Glasgow from Cincinnati decides to start a book group to meet intellectually and like minded friends. However the people she encounters are not quite what she expected. Available on All 4 in the UK for anyone who would like to watch it before listening.
Elsewhere in the episode we discover the...2022-05-051h 38The Culture SwallyEpisode 45 - T2 Trainspotting (2017)It’s a big one this week as we revisit our old friends Mark, Simon, Franco and Spud as we look the sequel to Trainspotting, T2 Trainspotting. Released in 2017 it catches up with the characters from the original 20 years later. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge, can it live up to the original?
In the news we meet a girl with a dream linked to someone we’ve met on the Swally before. We experience some Lama Drama in Dumbarton, we get a Loch Ness Monster update and we discuss the most popula...2022-04-211h 52The Culture SwallyEpisode 44 - Our Ladies (2019)After too much masculinity at the start of the year we’ve decided to get in touch with our feminine side as we look at the 2019 film directed by Michael Canon Jones, ‘Our Ladies’. Based on a novel by Alan Warner, it tells the tale of a group of Catholic schoolgirls from Fort William who get the opportunity to go to Edinburgh for a choir competition. But the girls are more interested in drinking, partying and shagging than winning the competition.
In the news we meet a man who helped the police with their enquiries, discuss...2022-04-071h 31The Culture SwallyEpisode 43 - The Big Man / Crossing The Line (1990)Our accidental Liam Neeson month continues as we take a look at the 1990 film The Big Man also known as Crossing The Line in the United States.
It follows unemployed Scottish miner Danny Scoular as he is forced into the world of bare knuckle boxing to provide for his family. Starring Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley Kilmer, Billy Connolly and our favourite…Pat Roach!
In the news we discover something you can see everyday at Irvine beach, meet a man who attempts to become Scotland’s new hide and seek champion, find an alte...2022-03-241h 51The Culture SwallyEpisode 42 - Rob Roy (1995)We’re back! After a small break The Culture Swally is back and we are talking about the 1995 classic Rob Roy. Starring Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, Brian Cox, John Hurt and Tim Roth, it tells the tale of Rob Roy MacGregor who is wronged by a nobleman and his nephew, becomes an outlaw in search of revenge while fleeing the Redcoats, and faces charges of being a Jacobite. Honour made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a Legend.
In the news we learn about the Scottish words you can’t use on...2022-03-101h 26The Culture SwallyEpisode 41 - Just Another Saturday (1975)We’ve polished our flutes, got the creases in our trousers as sharp as we can and are donning our favourite red bow tie this week as we discuss the 1975 Play for Today ‘Just Another Saturday’. Starring John Morrison, Eileen McCallum, Bill Henderson and Billy Connolly, it tells the tale of John, who looks forward with nervous excitement to the annual Orange order march in Glasgow, in which he will lead his local Orange Lodge band.
In the news we take order of a toaster for ‘dafty’, meet a couple who enjoyed some al fresco sex, have a wee court...2022-02-031h 29The Culture SwallyEpisode 40 - The Nuclear Family (1982)We’re going to party like it’s 1999 on this episode of The Swally as we look at the 1982 Play For Tomorrow ‘The Nuclear Family’. Starring Jimmy Logan, Ann-Scott Jones and Gerard Kelly, it tells the tale of a family living in a dystopian future, where teenagers do all the work and earn all the money. When the family decide to go on a ‘working’ holiday, they get more than they bargained for.
In the news we find out what happens when you put your shopping in the wrong car, discover a maize based snack resembling a...2022-01-201h 27The Culture SwallyEpisode 39 - Best of the News 2021 (2021)Happy New Year everyone! We are having an extra week off on The Swally, so we thought we’d put out that cheap, annoying clip show they used to do in The Golden Girls and Friends.
We look back at some of our favourite stories from 2021, including milk thieves in Dalkeith, acting tips from Sean Connery, a man desperate to be let into a house, a cigarette smuggler and Scotland’s newest superhero.
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In the news we take a look at the 2022 Top Pie Awards, meet a gentleman who is at the end of his Wick, visit a...2021-12-301h 27The Culture SwallyEpisode 37 - The Krankies Christmas Club (1983)Merry Christmas from The Swally boys, as we have a look at something festive on this episode. We are going back to 1983 when we were both just small boys to talk about one of our favourite small boys growing up. Yes, it’s time for The Krankies as we review their 1983 Christmas special ‘Christmas with The Krankies!’.
If you haven’t seen The Krankies, then you can find the link to this wonderful festive treat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHKZxmdGPeE
In the news we meet a prisoner who is despera...2021-12-161h 48The Culture SwallyEpisode 36 - Guilt (Series One) (2019)We’re feeling guilty on The Swally this week as we look at the first series of Neil Forsyth’s wonderful thriller series ‘Guilt’. Centred around two brothers, played by Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives, it tells the tale of two brothers involved in a hit and run and the implications of their decision on what to do next. Please note, as this is pretty recent, we do spoil it, so if you haven't watched it yet, please watch it before you listen!
In other news we ponder on crying in the cinema and playing 7 a side foo...2021-12-021h 30The Culture SwallyEpisode 35 - The Crow Road (1996)We’re going away The Crow Road on this episode as we discuss the 1996 four-part BBC series based on the book by legendary author Iain Banks. With an all-star Scottish cast including Joseph McFadden, Bill Patterson, Dougray Scott and Peter Capaldi it tells the tale of young student Prentice McHoan who becomes obsessed with solving the disappearance of his uncle Rory eight years previously. Along the way he must cope with estrangement from his father, unrequited love and sibling rivalry.
We also manage to piss off Electronic Arts, meet an Edinburgh man desperate for a sau...2021-11-181h 39The Culture SwallyEpisode 34 - Neds (2010)On this episode it’s Non-Educated Delinquents aplenty as we discuss the wonderful 2010 coming-of-age drama ‘Neds’, directed and written by the amazing Peter Mullan. Starring Conor McCarron, John Joe Hay, Christopher Wallace, Gary Lewis and Mullan, it follows the story of young John McGill and his involvement in Glasgow’s youth culture in the 1970s.
In other news, we discuss illness and hot toddy’s, discover a bus driver who was a bit confused about the size of his bus, meet two young lads from Aberdeen who found a novel way to travel and also muse on mis...2021-11-041h 35The Culture SwallyEpisode 33 - Dog Soldiers (2002)It’s a full moon on this episode of The Culture Swally as we discuss the 2002 film directed by Neil Marshall, ‘Dog Soldiers’. Starring Kevin McKidd and Sean Pertwee, it tells the tale of a routine military exercise which turns into a nightmare in the Scottish wilderness.
In the news, we meet a Posse in Dundee who call themselves the ‘Jute Jury and Executioners’, discover that a famous singer has been swindling women on dating sites and discuss a couple who broke into a water park for a go on the slides, which leads to some startling confession...2021-10-211h 43The Culture SwallyEpisode 32 - Red Road (2006)Get the CCTV cameras at the ready for The Swally this week as we look at the 2006 psychological thriller, Red Road. Set around the Red Road flats in Glasgow, the film tells the story of a CCTV security operator who observes a man from her past through her monitors. Starring Kate Dickie, Tony Curran and Martin Compston, back for his third Swally appearance in a row!
Also on the episode, we discuss something for the ladies in vintage scud mags, meet a man with a Megabus tattoo and talk about Daz from Does it Fry fame on Com...2021-10-071h 22The Culture SwallyEpisode 31 - The Wee Man (2013)It’s all about Michelle McManus and a bag of cheese on The Swally this week. In fact we mention a host of Scottish reality TV stars including Darius, The MacDonald Brothers and David Sneddon. We also discuss Billy Connolly Lego and the finer arts of dogging.
After all that we look at the 2013 Scottish gangster film The Wee Man. Starring Martin Compston, Patrick Bergin and John Hannah, it tells the tale of notorious Glasgow enforcer Paul Ferris and his rise through the ranks.
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...2021-09-231h 33The Culture SwallyEpisode 30 - The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)We’ve had a short back and sides on The Swally this week as we discuss the 2015 film ‘The Legend of Barney Thomson’. Starring Robert Carlyle in his directorial debut and based on the 1999 book ‘The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson’ by author Douglas Lindsay.
Also starring Emma Thompson and Ray Winstone, set in Glasgow, the film centres around 50-year-old Barney Thomson, who works at Henderson's Barbers in Bridgeton and lives a life of desperate mediocrity. Barney's uninteresting life is turned upside down when he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of a serial killer afte...2021-09-091h 23The Culture SwallyEpisode 29 - The Angels Share (2012)It’s time for a proper dram on The Swally this week as we discuss the 2012 Ken Loach film ‘The Angels’ Share’.
Written by Paul Laverty and starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw and Roger Allam, the film follows dad to be Robbie, after he narrowly avoids jail, he vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
We also find out about one father’s disappointment on his trip to Loch Ness, a porn star ba...2021-08-261h 22The Culture SwallyEpisode 28 - Bob Servant (2013)We are visiting Broughty Ferry this week on The Culture Swally and have election fever as we follow Independent candidate, Bob Servant. The brainchild of Neil Forsyth and starring Brian Cox and Jonathan Watson, the show tells the story of Cheeseburger Mogul and general ‘skirt’ legend Bob who decides to run in the upcoming by-election as an Independent Candidate.
We also discuss smuggling items past international customs, try and find a home for a 10 foot unicorn, locate a missing mascot and find out about an English tourist locked in a toilet.
So joi...2021-08-121h 46The Culture SwallyEpisode 27 - Filth (2013)We've dusted off our best Frank Sidebottom impressions this week on The Swally as we look at the 2013 film, Filth. Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh and directed by Aberdeen fan John S. Baird, Filth tells the story of Bruce Robertson. A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempting to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons.
Starring James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan and Imogen Poots, same rules apply in this episode.
We also get an update on t...2021-07-291h 40The Culture SwallyEpisode 26 - The Wicker Man (1973)This week on The Swally we investigate the disappearance of Rowan Morrison as we join Sergeant Neil Howie as he scours Summerisle looking for the missing girl in 1973’s ‘The Wicker Man’.
We also hear about a nasty insect bite in a private place, get a shouty email from the police, find out how much a gold bar is worth and find out the best food to buy when apologising to your significant other.
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T...2021-07-151h 24The Culture SwallyEpisode 25 - Braveheart (1995)Welcome to the 25th episode of The Culture Swally! We thought we would bring you something special for this one!
Join us for a Swally as we look at the 1995 blockbuster film Braveheart, directed by and starring Mel Gibson as William Wallace, the iconic freedom fighter from Scotland. This film had a massive impact on Scotland as a whole and we take a deep dive into what makes it so special.
We also have a quick look at pesky seagulls in Elgin and investigate a gnome-napping in Edinburgh!
S...2021-07-011h 55The Culture SwallyEpisode 24 - Euro 2020 Special - A Shot At Glory (2002)It’s The Culture Swally Euro 2020 Special! After 23 years of hurt, Scotland are back on the big stage!
Rather than a look at the news, we delve into some of Scotland’s best football songs, including Del Amitri, John Gordon Sinclair, Andy Cameron and The Scotland Squad.
We also look at what would happen if Rangers legend Ally McCoist assumed the role of a Celtic legend in a movie starring Academy Award winner Robert Duvall and Batman. A Shot At Glory.
Released in 2002, the film tells the story of scrappy lower-league Scottish football club...2021-06-171h 27
The Culture SwallyEpisode 23 - Down Among The Big Boys (1993)On the latest episode of The Culture Swally we delve into the 1993 'dark drama' Down Among The Big Boys starring The Big Yin, Billy Connolly in his first Swally appearance to date. Telling the tale of a big-time operator in Glasgow's criminal underworld masterminding a daring bank robbery.
We also discuss pool playing pensioners, The Loch Ness Monster, singing karaoke whilst being pleasured and mascot corruption and petty theft!
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The Culture SwallyEpisode 22 - Naked Video (1986)On the latest episode of The Culture Swally we delve into the BBC Scotland sketch show, Naked Video that first aired on BBC 2 in 1986. Starring Ron Bain, Tony Roper, Gregor Fisher, Jonathan Watson, Andy Gray, Elaine C Smith, Helen Lederer and John Sparkes, the show was a fast-paced mix of sketches and comedy monologues and brought us classic characters such as Rab C. Nesbitt.
We also discuss when takeaways fight back, both online and in real life against Blue Peter shotguns. We look at Naked Attraction, drones for sale and discuss the Jason Momoa types of Aberdeen. O...2021-05-201h 21The Culture SwallyEpisode 21 - Under The Skin (2013)On the latest episode of The Culture Swally we look at the 2013 film starring Scarlett Johansson, Under The Skin. Directed by Jonathan Glazer and based on the 2000 novel by Michel Faber, the film tells the story of an otherworldly woman who preys on men in Scotland armed with her trusty white Transit van.
We also start a new feature on The Swally as Greg tells our Shang-A-Lang story, we discuss the merits of having a toilet BBQ, we meet the latest superhero in Inverness and of course, we have the latest Irn Bru news!
So jo...2021-05-061h 23The Culture SwallyEpisode 20 - Sunshine On Leith (2013)When you look for a podcast, why don't you download The Swally?
If you like Scottish culture and swearing, it'll be right up your alley!
This week on The Culture Swally we delve into the world of Scotland's favourite twins, Charlie and Craig Reid, The Proclaimers, as we discuss the 2013 film 'Sunshine On Leith'. Starring Peter Mullan, Jane Horrocks, George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie and Antonia Thomas the jukebox musical is directed by everyone's favourite American from 'Press Gang', Dexter Fletcher.
We also discuss how Rod Stewart achieves his famous rooster cut, what happens when yo...2021-04-221h 22
The Culture SwallyEpisode 19 - The High Life (1995)Scotia, Air Scotia, You're the airline that's for me. Scotia, Air Scotia, I'm very pleased to be, With Scotia, Air Scotia, For you we'll do or die. Dinna fass yersel', dae it awfully well, We're yours, aye, in the sky.
This week on The Culture Swally we take a flight on Air Scotia as we delve into the 1995 BBC Sitcom 'The High Life', written by and starring the wonderful Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson.
We also discuss a 12 year old taekwondo expert, get an interesting delivery from a fast food company and have a weekly d...2021-04-081h 15The Culture SwallyEpisode 18 - Trainspotting (1996)Choose life. Choose a podcast. Choose a news item. Choose the Falkirk Herald. Choose a f*****g big dildo from Boots. Choose shite in an Iceland freezer, iron filled baseball bats, pepper spray, and electric lipstick tasers. Choose pup play, furries and a Greggs tattoo. Choose an Only Fans account. Choose baking barefoot. Choose nine year old Irn Bru. Choose selling your dead sisters pants. Choose w***king in an alcove whilst framing a picture. Choose Sean Connery secretly not wearing any trousers in scenes with Wesley Snipes. Choose getting your tadger out and ripping the heid aff it...2021-03-241h 58The Culture SwallyEpisode 17 - Sweet Sixteen (2002)Sweet Sixteen! Sounds like such a fun film about a milestone birthday for a teenager doesn't it?
Join us on The Swally as we discuss the 2002 film directed by Ken Loach and starring Martin Compston, William Ruane, Annmarie Fulton and Gary McCormack. Telling the story of Liam, a teenager determined to have a normal family life once his mother is released from prison.
We also discuss birthdays, filming the private parts of your friends, a taps aff square go and wonder if Mary Hill will be celebrating a Celtic 10 in a row.
So joi...2021-03-111h 30The Culture SwallyEpisode 16 - Highlander (1986)There can be only one! Or can there? This week on The Swally we have a look at the 1986 classic 'Highlander' (although there is some debate as to whether this qualifies as a 'Scottish' film).
Starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sir Sean Connery, 'Highlander' tells the story of Connor MacLeod, an immortal swordsman fighting in The Gathering for The Prize.
We also discuss what you can Katsu in a Curry, meet a picture framer who likes hiding in alcoves and talk about a career criminal with a liking for Gekko's.
So join us...2021-02-251h 28The Culture SwallyEpisode 15 - City Lights (1986)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Welcome to a Pure, Dead, Brilliant episode of The Culture Swally, in which we look at the classic Scottish sitcom 'City Lights'. Starring Gerard Kelly, Andy Gray, Dave Anderson, Elaine C Smith and Jan Wilson, 'City Lights' follows Willie Melvin, a bank teller who dreams of becoming a writer.
We also find out Greg doesn't like so...2021-02-111h 33The Culture SwallyEpisode 14 - Shallow Grave (1994)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Welcome back to The Culture Swally! On this episode we will be taking a look at the 1994 classic Shallow Grave. Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Kerry Fox, Ewan McGregor and Christopher Eccleston, we discuss what we would do if put in a similar situation.
We also speak about forging birth certificates, hitting people 'accidentally on pu...2021-01-281h 11The Culture SwallyEpisode 13 - Gary’s War (2008)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Happy New Year from all at The Swally! (When do you stop saying that?) What better way to kick off 2021 than by looking at the 2008 inspired comedy 'Gary's War' where Sgt Gary McLintoch talks us through life on the front line after returning from his tour of duty in Iraq.
We also ask who was the Gold...2021-01-141h 12The Culture SwallyEpisode 12 - Scotch & Wry (1986)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Happy Hogmanay to all from The Swally! What better way to celebrate than to discuss the Hogmanay Scottish institution, Scotch & Wry. Running from 1978-1992, we discuss a few episodes of the hit show and pick out some favourite sketches.
We also discuss our Instagram followers, live streaming of funerals and if you can open a tin of...2020-12-311h 34The Culture SwallyEpisode 11 - Comfort and Joy (1984)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
It's Christmas at The Swally! What better way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year than to discuss the 1984 Bill Forsyth film Comfort and Joy. Starring Bill Patterson as a radio DJ who finds himself in the middle of a war between two ice cream families in Glasgow.
We also discuss our favourite truck dr...2020-12-241h 25The Culture SwallyEpisode 10 - Small Faces (1996)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Tongs Ya Bass! This week on The Culture Swally we discuss the 1996 Gillies MacKinnon film about gangs in 1960's Glasgow, Small Faces.
We also discuss what happens when you drink 26 bottles of Buckfast, unfortunate names, where's the best place to hide a piece of paper and discover if Irn Bru really does taste better in Scotland!
...2020-12-171h 11The Culture SwallyEpisode 9 - Complicity (2000)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
You are all Complicit in this episode of The Culture Swally as we look at the 2000 film 'Complicity' based on the book by Iain Banks and starring Jonny Lee Miller and Brian Cox.
We also discuss Scottish Halloween costumes, Square Sausage Art, amazing advances in the world of deep frying and the most notorious criminal in Fa...2020-12-031h 25The Culture SwallyEpisode 8 - Killer (Taggart) (1983)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
There's been a murder at The Swally! This episode we discuss the pilot serial 'Killer' of everyone's favourite Scottish detective 'Taggart' from 1983.
We also discuss Sports Direct mugs, dresses for men, flashing at dinner and plot setting up a Swally 'Only Fans' account.
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...2020-11-191h 19The Culture SwallyEpisode 7 - Calibre (2018)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
This time on The Swally, we discuss the 2018 thriller from Matt Palmer 'Calibre'.
We also discuss tattoo's of your favourite establishments, how to make money out of a death, being trapped by furniture and marvel at David Tennant's Scottish Accent!
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Follow us on...2020-11-051h 11The Culture SwallyEpisode 6 - A Tribute to Sean Connery (Bonus)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
A bonus episode of The Culture Swally as we take a moment to look back on the career of one of Scotland's favourite actors, Sir Sean Connery.
We discuss his films, our favourite roles and speak about the life of the great man.
So join us in raising a Swally to Sir Sean, on The...2020-11-0542 minThe Culture SwallyEpisode 5 - Orphans (1998)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
This time on The Swally, we discuss Peter Mullan's directorial debut from 1998, 'Orphans'.
We also make a startling discover in a freezer in Iceland, discuss pished modes of transport and meet Dundee's number one karaoke critic. So join us for a Swally, on The Culture Swally!
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/c...2020-10-221h 12The Culture SwallyEpisode 4 - The Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
This time on The Swally, we revisit our favourite Scottish band 'Jocks Wa-Hey' in 'The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star'
We also delve into the world of Pup Play and Furries, find out about a treasure trove found in an Edinburgh river and discuss the weird things you find on the street when p...2020-10-081h 16The Culture SwallyEpisode 3 - Just A Boys’ Game (1979)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
This week on The Swally, we take a look at the Peter MacDougall 1979 Play for Today 'Just A Boys' Game' starring the musical legend Frankie Miller.
We also find out about a horse craving KFC, an abusive Glasgow desert shop and a sectarian birthday flasher.
So join us for a Swally, on The Culture Swa...2020-09-261h 07The Culture SwallyEpisode 2 - Gregory’s Girl (1980)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
This episode on The Swally, we take a look at the 1980 coming of age romantic comedy Gregory's Girl.
We also discuss our favourite pie fillings, a crossbow warrior in Kirriemuir and welcome Scotland's latest lord.
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Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com...2020-09-101h 09The Culture SwallyEpisode 1 - Still Game (1999)Thank you for taking the time to download The Culture Swally! As you may hear, we were still finding our feet audio wise in these earlier episodes. Rest assured, we do ramp up our production game in later episodes!
Taking a deep dive into Scottish News, Pop Culture and Media.
This episode on The Swally, we take a look at the 1999 stage show of Still Game, filmed live at the Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow.
We also discuss grappling on the streets of Aberdeen, a barefoot baker and a massive Alloa Athletic fan.
S...2020-09-011h 18The Culture SwallyEpisode 0 - The Culture Swally PreviewWelcome to The Preview Episode of The Culture Swally!
Each episode we will take a look at some bizarre and humorous news stories from around Scotland and review a key piece of Scottish Pop Culture or Media.
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