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Blethered

Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at [email protected]

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Personal Journals Society & Culture Documentary
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
66 minutes
Episodes
237
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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The Man Behind The Musicians // with Paul Docherty

The Man Behind The Musicians // with Paul Docherty

Paul is currently a playback technician for Lewis Capaldi and has toured all over the world with some very well known acts, including Mø and Glasvegas, in a variety of roles. He talks about his exper…

01:16:59  |   Mon 04 May 2020
Broadcast Journalist Martin Geissler

Broadcast Journalist Martin Geissler

I talk to broadcast news journalist Martin Geissler about his illustrious career to date, his slightly unconventional early steps in the industry, and about some of the standout stories Martin has re…

01:16:58  |   Fri 24 Apr 2020
Football Media Producer Laura Brannan

Football Media Producer Laura Brannan

Laura is a football media producer and has worked at Celtic Football Club, Copa90.com and Motherwell Football Club, to name just a few. We discuss her career progression and the highlights over the y…

01:38:33  |   Tue 14 Apr 2020
Fame, Fortune & Fragility // with Gordon Smart

Fame, Fortune & Fragility // with Gordon Smart

Broadcasting heavyweight Gordon Smart is back on Blethered and the conversation flows, as always. We discuss the concept of celebrity in modern society and its various consequences, Gordon's early mo…

00:57:28  |   Fri 10 Apr 2020
Charles Ingram, Phone Hacking & Awful Advice // with Toby Tarrant

Charles Ingram, Phone Hacking & Awful Advice // with Toby Tarrant

Toby Tarrant joins me for the second time to record another lockdown episode of Blethered. We talk about the new ITV drama ‘Quiz’, which tells the story of the British Army Major who cheated to win t…

01:06:33  |   Tue 07 Apr 2020
It’s A F*cking Lockdown // with Chris Gray

It’s A F*cking Lockdown // with Chris Gray

Ex-policeman, lawyer, celebrant and good pal of mine Chris Gray chats to me about his interesting professional life and we cover a variety of subjects like catfishing and how the law needs to catch u…

01:19:18  |   Sun 05 Apr 2020
What Part of Spain Are You From? Shettleston?

What Part of Spain Are You From? Shettleston?

Preview of the new Spanish series on Patreon where I'll be interviewing Spanish speaking friends in Barcelona and elsewhere. All episodes 100% in Spanish.


Get full access to the Blethered Español seri…

00:06:51  |   Sat 04 Apr 2020
Saying Goodbye To Booze // with Journalist Paul English

Saying Goodbye To Booze // with Journalist Paul English

Journalist and broadcaster Paul English talks about his first ever media interview with Billy McNeill, the ever-changing face of journalism and the development of clickbait culture, giving up booze b…

01:12:00  |   Thu 26 Mar 2020
Hilarious Humiliations

Hilarious Humiliations

This episode is an attempt to bring a bit of humour to the darkness that the Coronavirus is bringing. It's a collection of the embarrassing things people have said and done in life, from getting word…

00:29:16  |   Fri 20 Mar 2020
TV Presenter Edith Bowman

TV Presenter Edith Bowman

I sat down with TV & Radio presenter Edith Bowman in Glasgow to chat about going down to London to try and make it in the industry while overcoming set backs and rejection, the dreaded but very commo…

00:29:43  |   Wed 18 Mar 2020
Comedy Writer Matt Morgan

Comedy Writer Matt Morgan

I sit down in the studio and chat with comedy writer Matt Morgan on his life and career. Matt details his first steps in the entertainment industry and the unconventional route he took to get there. …

01:20:58  |   Thu 12 Mar 2020
Rose Reilly: Scotland’s World Cup Winning Footballer

Rose Reilly: Scotland’s World Cup Winning Footballer

Rose Reilly has the best footballing story you’ve never heard, and if you have heard it, you’ll gain even more insight into how a young girl from Ayrshire ended up playing for AC Milan, won the World…

01:16:41  |   Tue 11 Feb 2020
Suicide: What Happens To Loved Ones Left Behind? // with Darleen Ackland

Suicide: What Happens To Loved Ones Left Behind? // with Darleen Ackland

Darleen talks about losing her dad and the effect suicide has on the loved ones who are left behind.


We discuss the suicide epidemic, taking responsibility for ourselves, asking for help and the devas…

00:54:35  |   Mon 27 Jan 2020
Chateando en español

Chateando en español

Chateando en español, nada mas, nada menos!

 

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00:09:59  |   Mon 13 Jan 2020
What Does ’Speak Up’ Actually Mean? // with Martin Melly

What Does ’Speak Up’ Actually Mean? // with Martin Melly

Martin was on Blethered back in March 2019 and we had a long and open discussion about depression, anxiety, asking for help, the light at the end of the tunnel and better days ahead. That episode had…

00:58:11  |   Thu 09 Jan 2020
Sky Sports & TalkSport Presenter Jim White

Sky Sports & TalkSport Presenter Jim White

Jim White talks about his career, from local newsroom to national TV & Radio, dealing with big names like Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul McCartney, exclusive stories and what it’s like to be in the midst…

00:37:07  |   Wed 13 Nov 2019
Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant

Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant

I sit down in the studio with Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant to talk about how he got started in radio, working with big names like Gordon Smart, Chris Moyles and Jonny Vaughan and about our favourit…

01:10:54  |   Wed 06 Nov 2019
Ex-Scotland Rugby Internationalist Max Evans

Ex-Scotland Rugby Internationalist Max Evans

I talk to Max about his career in rugby, transitioning from full time sport into 'ordinary' life, reality TV, the downsides and dangers of overnight fame, the root of happiness and a lot more.


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00:53:15  |   Thu 17 Oct 2019
Surviving Against The Odds // with Actor Johnny Kinch

Surviving Against The Odds // with Actor Johnny Kinch

My guest Johnny Kinch tells me about his early life and traumatic upbringing, running away from home and the path he took thereafter.


We talk living with ADHD, depression, drug use, suicide attempts, …

01:28:08  |   Thu 10 Oct 2019
Rapper Aitch

Rapper Aitch

Chat with Manchester rapper Aitch ahead of his gig at SWG3 in Glasgow, earlier this month.


We talk about his rapid rise to fame, instinctive creativity, social media and working with Ed Sheeran.


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00:12:44  |   Thu 26 Sep 2019
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