Blethered

Mhairi Black joins me in the studio to talk about her life and becoming Britain's youngest ever MP in modern times. We discuss the 'Old Boys Club' culture that exists in the House of Commons, LGBTQ rights, the decriminalisation of drugs, the surge in male suicides and its link to cocaine use and much, much more. Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: @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.

TV Presenter and Showbiz Reporter Jodie McCallum talks about her education in musical theatre before crossing into TV presenting, working with Channel 4, ITV and the BBC. She describes what it was like to fill in for Lorraine Kelly and how over time, she's progressed within the industry.We talk about the pressures on men and women to look perfect and have the perfect life, as dictated by social media and advertising, and the importance of being yourself at all times.Jodie gives great advice on how to pursue a career within the entertainment industry and shares some tips for developing yourself and getting your work noticed.  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.

Un episodio corto en español. Yo hablo sobre dos semanas en Barcelona y sobre el el mes que viene. Gracias por escuchar!   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 my pal Callum about why we both moved to Barcelona, learning the languages, hunting for jobs, missing home, loving Glasgow, funny stories and loads more.'Mon!Callum’s Online Store: http://www.cal-lum.co/Callum’s Company Instagram: @cal.lum.catContact: 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.

Paul Smith tells me about reporting historic child abuse, the subsequent court case and the impact it had on his mental state.We discuss the forensics of dealing with that, a suicide attempt shortly after and how he managed to overcome such a traumatic series of events in his life.Paul has a very candid and honest approach to what has passed, and a very optimistic and positive outlook to the future. It was an important conversation and one that I haven't heard in this type of format.*Contains sensitive topics, please listen with caution if you feel it may be difficult to hear about*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.

I talk to Ewan Denny about growing up in Cumbernauld, pursuing a career in TV, life and personal fulfilment, his 'Link & Lorne' with Scot Squad creator and previous Blethered guest Joe Hullait.We talk about how much we enjoy Aldi and how mental the checkout is, producing the TV adaptation of Chris McQueer's bestselling book 'Hings' for the BBC, and how all Ewan would eat as a child was sausage suppers.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.

I chat to the brilliant Glaswegian comedian Susie McCabe about:How she got started in comedyGrowing up in the East End of Glasgow, in less accommodating timesHer grandparents and their memories of World War IICocaine use in young men at the weekendsMethods for combating anxiety and depressionPlus the usual hunners more!For details on Susie's upcoming gigs, you can find her on Twitter and Facebook, listed below.https://twitter.com/susie_mccabehttps://www.facebook.com/susiemccabecomedy/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.

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.