Blethered

Bash talks about fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end up in Glasgow with his family, and the difficult early days of integration into Scottish life, and:Encountering bullies and racism at schoolSurviving through being funnyFrom making videos on Facebook, to fronting national brandsDoing it for familyAnd 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.

Filmmaker and Director Stewart Kyasimire talks to me about moving to Glasgow from Kenya at a young age, his BAFTA nominated documentary 'Black & Scottish', encountering racism, and the steely guidance of his Mum.And as always, loads more.Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning singer-songwriter Bow Anderson tells me about how a freak accident which nearly resulted in her losing her leg, set her off on her already illustrious career path.We talk Elton John and Cyndi Lauper being fans, performing on German TV as David Guetta looked on, and what's next for one of Scotland's fastest rising music stars.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Karen Dunbar: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.

Yvonne and David from The Scottish Ghost Company talk about their nighttime ghost hunts at some iconic locations across Scotland, and a collection of terrifying paranormal experiences and ghost stories...www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Karen Dunbar: gigss.co/bletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01The Scottish Ghost Company: https://www.facebook.com/thescottishghostcompany/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 illustrious and fascinating career in the media, spanning four decades and still going strong. On top of that, you’ll hear about his links to music megastar Beyonce, his involvement in The Great Train Robbery and the influence that he’s had in UK and Scottish media across multiple formats.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Karen Dunbar: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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’ve put together three separate interviews, where I aim to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer. Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nneka Nikwolo. They each give me a personalised account of their lives, the realities of living with HIV and the challenges they've faced.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's with Darren 'Loki' McGarvey: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.

Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow - Friday 26th November: gigss.co/bletheredMusician Luke La Volpe talks about going from playing gigs in pubs aged 13, to selling out King Tuts in a few hours, while still an unsigned artist…Luke explains how he was planning to quit music in 2019 and move to Australia, before he opened for Lewis Capaldi at Princes Street Gardens...And we talk about Luke being made a patron of the Music Venue Trust, alongside Paul McCartney after he organised ‘Sofathon Singalong’ in aid of the charity, during lockdown.And much more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.

Robyn and I discuss how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis in today’s world, from everyday harassment and sexism, and also more severe incidents such as physical and sexual assault…We look at the dangers faced by women, big and small every time they leave the house, and what men can do to help, both through their own behaviours and interventions…And we discuss the damaging impact that pornography can have, particularly in influencing the behaviours of younger men in today’s society.And as always, we cover plenty more. www.that-guy.co.ukTickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.

Tommy’s back for a follow up to our first conversation where we unpacked the stigma that exists around debt, how people fall into it in the first place, and the options available to help you to resolve it.We discuss the reaction to that conversation and how people got in touch for help after listening...We look at different definitions of ‘struggling with debt’ and how you don’t need to keep living miserably...And we dismantle the notion that debt is anything to be embarrassed about, it happens to almost everyone and can be fixed.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.

Grayson Hart tells me about his challenging upbringing in New Zealand, before moving to Scotland to play professional rugby...We discuss how serious injury saw him dependent on severe painkillers just to get through each session...And we chat about Pure Sport CBD, Grayson’s company that specialises in wellness products, and the difference it makes.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow: gigss.co/bletheredContact: 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.