Blethered

I sit down with Gregor and Fraser from Men Matter Scotland, a charity group based in Drumchapel that offers support to men in the local community and further afield, in a multitude of different ways.We talk about ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the impact they have on young people in their formative years and in later life, Fraser openly shares his life experience as an addict before moving on to become sober and play a positive part in the Group, and we talk about how the group support men in the local area with mental health issues.We discuss the impact the group has had on the participants, the wider community and even the organisers themselves, detailing the activities and support groups they manage.  This was a brilliant and inspiring chat and one I’d urge you to listen to. We leave with the overriding message that anyone can turn things around at any point, and that there’s always support available.https://www.facebook.com/MenMatterScotland/https://twitter.com/MenScotlandTwitter: @seanmcdonald01Email: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.

Keni Carmichael has worked in the legal industry for over 10 years, we talk about the misconceptions people have about criminal defence lawyers. We discuss the integral role that they play in ensuring justice is delivered to society, looking at a couple of recent high-profile cases as examples.We discuss freedom of speech online and even about Catfishes on Tinder, and how the law has had to evolve in order to cover internet activity. The Paedo Hunters get a mention, and we talk about how counterproductive it is to ensuring a conviction.There are funny stories from courtrooms, saving lives depending on whether or not they eat pineapple on pizza, us asking why neds always have crossbows, and a load of other patter. Twitter: @seanmcdonald01Email: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.

In this episode, I speak to Shaun Toner about the impact of addiction on those close to addicts, and about addiction as a mental health issue, as opposed to being a criminal issue or a human failing.We talk about how his chaotic upbringing shaped his adult life, and his relationship with his young son. A worthwhile listen.Twitter: @seanmcdonald01Email: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.

We talk about Si’s early days at Celtic, working under Tommy Burns in the youth academy, and involvement under Gordon Strachan. He chats about sharing a dressing room with the likes of Larsson, Lennon and Sutton and about the demands of being at a club like Celtic.We talk about life at Swindon and moving on to other clubs after that, as well as discussing the massively popular Open Goal, plus Si’s future aspirations in coaching and potentially management.Open Goal:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCArk93C2pbOvkv6jWz-3kAgContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.

Me and my pal Dean Currie sit down and ask some questions, then discuss them.Is life a black comedy? Bad things in life are often funny - does finding humour in awful things help us deal with them?Is God real? Would you believe in religion if the first time you ever heard about it was today?How funny would it be if it turned out God was real? Athiests would be raging.How funny would it be if believers then had to admit it actually WAS God doing all the bad stuff?'Mon have a listen.https://twitter.com/DeanCurrie_Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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 talk to Singer Songwriter Beerjacket about a variety of different things including Peter’s early interest in music, his new album Silver Chords, how difficult it is living in the Information Age, doubting yourself, the resurgence of vinyl records and the difference between a physical record and just streaming music, plus a load of other general chat that you’ll just need to listen to in order to find out!Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comGet in touch via email or social media if you want the link for my Flick Chat app group, to join the conversation!  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.

In the first of a new type of episode I’ll be recording as part of Blethered, I sit down with my pal, actor and comedian Darren Connell.We talk about how good diet and regular exercise are great factors in improving your mental wellbeing. We also discuss the effects of booze in the aftermath of a night out, including The Fear, that dreaded b**tard that cripples you when you remember what you said when drunk. Enjoy! Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.

Part 2 with Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Scotland, Paul Sweeney.In this episode, you'll hear us talking about:The cultural, financial and professional contribution that immigrants give to societyThe reality of people seeking asylum in the UKThe need to preserve working class communities and building on what's already therePaul's working week and where his time is distributedPaul's take on his mental health and the issues he faced after becoming an MPThe usual other patter!contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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 chat to one of Westminster's youngest MPs and Shadow Scotland Office Minister Paul Sweeney on his start in politics and his early days in the corridors of Westminster.We exchanged opinions and thoughts on the Scottish referendum and the prospects of an independent Scotland, Brexit, right-wing media and the ever-changing sociopolitical landscape we find ourselves in today. This was an interesting chat, one so extensive that it has two be split into two parts, and gives a more personal and relaxed insight into Paul as a person, not just a politician.contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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 chat to WWE wrestler Noam Dar about growing up in Scotland after moving over from Israel aged 5, his early interest in wrestling and his beginnings with ICW in Scotland, before being signed to the global WWE company.We talk about how inventive Scottish kids are with playground insults, adventures in New York with his good pal Grado and the strange feeling of being recognised by fans. Plus loads more!contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com  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.