Blethered

Classic Episode: Rose ReillyBorn in Stewarton, Ayrshire, Rose was a trailblazer in women's football, with an unparalleled career in France and Italy.Rose tells me about playing for AC Milan and Napoli, and winning the World Cup with Italy.Being banned for life without explanation by the SFA, and then being the first ever woman inducted in to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, alongside giants of the game such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Henrik Larsson, Jock Stein and John Greig.And you’ll hear about how Rose fought back from the brink of death to go on and be named World Player of the Year.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/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.

A follow-up to my interview with ‘Scary Adult Things’ creator Duncan Cowles, I talk to Jennifer Rippard about her solo move to Australia, working on a farm Italy and how there’s no such thing as a real adult. And as always, plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/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.

We talk about Rianne starting out as a busker in Glasgow and becoming a recording artist, Rianne explains how lockdown forced her to reflect on some personal issues and make changes for the better, and we talk about plans and aspirations for the future, as the world begins to open up againwww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/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'm joined by Emma O'Neil and Finlay Anderson to discuss CBD. Emma owns a CBD product company and Finlay is the Spa Director for the IHG hotel chain, which includes the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel.We discuss the physical and mental benefit of CBD products, are they a myth or do they really impact you in a positive way?We chat about the new biophilic suite in the Kimpton Bythswood Square Hotel and the need for connection to nature, especially in lockdown.And we examine just how important rest & recuperation is for your mental wellbeing.https://www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/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.

Paul and I look back at our first episode from January 2019 and discuss how much both of our lives have changed since then, we discuss Tik Tok and how influential it’s been in Paul’s career trajectory, and we talk about future career aspirations, and as always, plenty more.https://www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/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.

Jennifer Agnew and I discuss her reasons for attending AA meetings and choosing to remove alcohol from her life, our personal relationship with drinking, and our cultural attitudes and how they can sometimes make it difficult to see the negative impact it can have.https://www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Jen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jen_agnew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Etienne Kubwabo was born in Congo and had to flee to Uganda, by foot, with his family to escape when the country was being ravaged by war.On the way to Uganda, he was split up from his family and ended up fighting to survive on his own. They were eventually reunited, as a result of a moment of pure luck, having not known for years whether Etienne was dead or alive. Etienne came to join his family in Glasgow aged 19, we talk about what it was like arrive a completely alien environment, and the obstacles and challenges he overcame.We discuss Beats of War, Etienne’s comic book creation and Scotland’s first black superhero, being Glaswegian, facing challenges with a positive mindset, and much moreBeats of War: https://mileawayfilms.com/product/beats-of-war-comic-book/Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atholl Duncan was the head of BBC News in Scotland and led the coverage on some of the most notable moments in Scotland’s recent history, including the Lockerbie bombing and the Dunblane masscare. We talk about his time at the BBC and the landscape of journalism in the modern age, we discuss his work as a leader and coach across a large variety of industries, and we chat about his new book, Leaders in Lockdown, which examines the changes in global society and urges leaders to seize the opportunity to reshape the world for the better when we eventually emerge from the current global health crisis.Buy Atholl's new book, Leaders In Lockdown here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaders-Lockdown-stories-Covid-19-business/dp/1911671014Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Ellis is the CEO of DF Concerts, the people who bring you countless festivals and live events throughout Scotland,We talk about Geoff’s early life and career, and booking bands such as the Stone Roses while they were in their infancy, moving up to Scotland to manage King Tut’s and eventually co-founding T in the Park, and Geoff talks about some of his greatest memories throughout his career, including smuggling Brandon Flowers through the T in the Park campsite.And as always, plenty more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by Martin Compston and we discuss the new series of Line of Duty and the challenges of filming under strict Covid regulations, Martin talks about the pressures of fame, and we reflect on setbacks and rejection along the way.We talk TRNSMT and T in The Park memories, why Martin chooses to pay top-rate tax and about his love for being in Scotland.And as always, plenty more patter. In ye come.Support Blethered on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BletheredContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.