Blethered

Ross’ mum Angie has Alzheimer’s, a condition that affects memory, thinking and behaviour.We talk about Alzheimer’s and how Ross and his family have had to adjust to care for Angie…We discuss the importance of humour, and how it helps with even the darkest of situations and landscapes…And I find out about Ross’ charity fundraising. He’s raised upwards of £60,000 and counting, climbing mountains and crossing the country in the process.And as always, plenty more.Ross' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossmcnamee/www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in London in 2019, Toby tells me about his unconventional route into one of Britain’s biggest radio stations and what it’s like to work there… We compare notes on our best wind-ups and practical jokes...And we talk about navigating the minefield of social media.And as always, plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake was on Blethered in June 2020, and told me all about making documentaries in North Korea, getting up close and personal with ISIS executioners, and spending time with the far-right English Defence League.This time, we talk about Jake’s podcast company Message Heard and their new projects, including the phenomenal ‘Finding Natasha’...We reflect on the success of Message Heard’s ‘Conflicted’ podcast, hosted by Thomas Small and former Blethered guest Aimen Dean…We have a laugh about the weird people who want to get the green M&M pregnant...And as always, plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about grief. How do you deal with it? Can you deal with it? Does it ever get easier?Chelsey sadly lost her mum in February 2020, and we talk about her journey up until now, and she shares her personal experience. It’s a different experience for everyone but there are also some shared realities. Whether you’re going through a similar situation, or someone close to you is, this might provide some comfort, support or insight into something that’s rarely spoken about or discussed.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by Scottish singer-songwriter David Sneddon!We talk about winning Fame Academy and being catapulted to overnight fame throughout the UK, and going on to support Elton John on tour…The downsides of fame and why he very quickly turned his back on the concept of celebrity, And you’ll hear David reflect on his prolific songwriting career so far, writing hits for Lewis Capaldi, Hurts, Lana Del Rey, The Courteeners, Rag n Bone Man, Nicole Sherzinger, Olly Murs, and the list goes on and on and on…And as always, there’s plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about:How they started making music after being lifelong palsSupporting Boy George at The Hydro in GlasgowHearing their music on BBC Radio 1Their Partick Thistle tune that went viralUpcoming gigs and festivals+ As Always, loads morewww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debt expert Tommy is back for another conversation and we reflect on the January blues and the stress that can follow the Christmas period...We discuss Buy Now Pay Later schemes such as Klarna and ClearPay and how people can fall into that trap...And we talk about how people have gone from sleepless nights and miserable days, to enjoying life again after taking even the smallest steps to address their money and debt worries.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BAFTA award winner Hannah Currie talks to me about her excellent new documentary 'Talent', on BBC Scotland, how she overcame personal challenges to go on and create the work that she has done, and we chat about her standout films so far.As always, there's plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.Part 2 with both Karen Dunbar & Darren out next week!www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.