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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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All Bets Are Off // with GamTalk founder Paul Pettigrew

All Bets Are Off // with GamTalk founder Paul Pettigrew

Founded by Paul Pettigrew in the wake of his own gambling addiction that saw him attempt to take his own life, GamTalk provides education on gambling addiction, and support to those affected by it.


We…

01:23:04  |   Mon 09 Nov 2020
MTV Catfish UK x Blethered

MTV Catfish UK x Blethered

I’m joined by Matt Dean, Senior Casting Producer on MTV Catfish UK.


Catfishing is the modern phenomenon of internet predators that fabricate online identities in order to trick people into emotional o…

00:46:25  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
The Stripper Diaries // with Lindsay Ferrigan

The Stripper Diaries // with Lindsay Ferrigan

We discuss Lindsay’s career in the radio industry and her time at TalkSport and we talk about the difficulties faced by women working in media, specifically sport media - including social media abuse…

01:17:41  |   Fri 23 Oct 2020
Presenter & Journalist Connie McLaughlin

Presenter & Journalist Connie McLaughlin

We talk about Connie’s career as a presenter, journalist and behavioural coach, starting out as a woman in an entirely male-dominated industry, and Connie explains how meditation and mindfulness can …

01:10:58  |   Sun 04 Oct 2020
Looking Back On Life // with My Grandpa

Looking Back On Life // with My Grandpa

I sit down with my Grandpa and talk to him about his life and experiences, and about our relationship and memories together.


It was a great laugh and a real privilege to be able to do it.


Support Bleth…

01:04:28  |   Wed 30 Sep 2020
Abducted, Imprisoned & Tortured In India // Jagtar Singh Johal

Abducted, Imprisoned & Tortured In India // Jagtar Singh Johal

I'm joined by Gurpreet, the brother of Jagtar Singh Johal, who was abducted on the streets of India in 2017 and subsequently accused of seven murders by the Indian authorities. The accusation is comp…

00:51:39  |   Thu 24 Sep 2020
Blethered en Español // Conversación con Pablo

Blethered en Español // Conversación con Pablo

Un episodio en español, hablando con mi amigo Pablo.


Pablo es de Argentina y ha vivido en Barcelona, ​​Francia, Italia e Irlanda. Hablamos de la vida con Covid, sobre viviendo en países diferentes y m…

00:30:31  |   Thu 17 Sep 2020
A (Scottish-Indian) Woman In A Man’s World // with Aarti Joshi

A (Scottish-Indian) Woman In A Man’s World // with Aarti Joshi

Aarti Joshi is the head of marketing and communications for DF Concerts, the people who brought you T in The Park, TRNSMT and countless concerts and music events.


Aarti is Scottish-Indian and while be…

01:23:11  |   Sun 13 Sep 2020
Gambling Addiction & Campaigning For Regulation // with Matt Zarb-Cousin

Gambling Addiction & Campaigning For Regulation // with Matt Zarb-Cousin

Matt was previously Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman and has been instrumental in bringing about more stringent regulation on betting companies in the UK, through the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. 


We talk a…

01:06:56  |   Wed 26 Aug 2020
Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Graham Lyle

Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Graham Lyle

Graham grew up in Largs and moved to London in the 1960’s, where he worked as a songwriter for Apple Music, the legendary music label owned by The Beatles.


He had his own illustrious performing career…

01:25:09  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
Shamima Begum, Deradicalisation & National Security // with Aimen Dean

Shamima Begum, Deradicalisation & National Security // with Aimen Dean

Aimen Dean was a member of Al Qaeda before he defected to join MI6, where he continued to operate within Al Qaeda as an undercover spy.


In this episode, we discuss Shamima Begum and her appeal to be a…

01:08:26  |   Tue 11 Aug 2020
Guns, Gangs & Number 1 Hits // with Musician Dan Dare

Guns, Gangs & Number 1 Hits // with Musician Dan Dare

Music Producer & Performer Dan Dare grew up in West London and was involved in gang culture and serous crime at a young age, before throwing himself into music. He quickly earned a solid reputation i…

01:13:04  |   Fri 31 Jul 2020
The LaFontaines Frontman Kerr Okan

The LaFontaines Frontman Kerr Okan

Kerr is the front man of the phenomenal LaFontaines and he talks about how he fell into music and the mad journey that it’s taken him on.


Kerr tells some hilarious stories, including being arrested in…

01:14:10  |   Fri 10 Jul 2020
Going Undercover // BBC Investigative Journalist Myles Bonnar

Going Undercover // BBC Investigative Journalist Myles Bonnar

Myles recently won a Gold Award for Best News Coverage at the Aria Awards in London for an exposé into a so-called ‘Pick Up Artist’ operating in Glasgow , which led to the individual being jailed for…

01:10:30  |   Fri 03 Jul 2020
North Korea, ISIS & The EDL // with Jake Warren

North Korea, ISIS & The EDL // with Jake Warren

Jake is a documentary maker who has worked for Vice, the BBC, Channel 4 and many others - going into places like North Korea and Liberia, and getting up close and personal with Islamic preachers and …

01:19:57  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
Pittodrie, Piqué & Poblenou // with Graham Hunter

Pittodrie, Piqué & Poblenou // with Graham Hunter

Renowned football journalist Graham Hunter talks to me about his love of Spain, interesting points in his career and his thoughts on when luck meets opportunity.


There's good humour, fascinating insig…

01:50:48  |   Tue 02 Jun 2020
Planes, Trains & Public Relations // with Darryl Broadfoot

Planes, Trains & Public Relations // with Darryl Broadfoot

Darryl Broadfoot and I talk about his experiences across Scottish journalism and PR, the accessibility of sport in our society and we discuss the mollycoddling of the younger generation and whether t…

01:17:06  |   Wed 20 May 2020
Morrissey’s Not Dead // with Matt Morgan

Morrissey’s Not Dead // with Matt Morgan

Matt Morgan talks about his current work projects, his personal perception of fame and the unpredictable nature of working with Russell Brand.


Plus, winding up Noel Gallagher, driving across America …

01:19:35  |   Wed 13 May 2020
Author & Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove

Author & Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove

Stuart Cosgrove talks about growing up in Perth before setting off for university, which saw him study in both England and America, including a stint at Harvard University, before embarking on an ill…

01:04:41  |   Wed 06 May 2020
The Big Light x Blethered // Episode Zero

The Big Light x Blethered // Episode Zero

I'm delighted to join The Big Light, Scotland's Podcast Network.


Blethered is a grass-roots, independent production and here's a rundown of the story so far...


For further information, visit www.thebig…

00:06:08  |   Tue 05 May 2020
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