Blethered

95-year-old Tom recently held an exhibition of his incredible oil paintings, depicting 1930’s Glasgow, at the Forge, in Glasgow’s East End. I was immediately captivated by the detail and quality of the paintings, and Tom’s reasoning for holding the exhibition in the first place: to leave his own legacy for those coming behind him. You’ll hear Tom telling me about growing up in Glasgow in the 1930’s and the environment everyone shared… We talk about the realities of World War Two and some fantastic insights into what life was like… And we go over some of the funny and fascinating things that happened in the world, the year Tom was born. Listen out for the Joseph Stalin fact-bite… And as always, there's plenty more.Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oils_by_tommy/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.

Stephen recently participated in a gruelling three-day trek in the Arctic Circle with 15 other volunteers, in aid of the Celtic Foundation charity.Stephen tells me about the challenge, with the team facing temperatures of minus 25 degrees, while walking 30 km in one day and pulling their equipment…You’l hear about Stephen becoming separated from the group and panic starting to set in…And we talk about the importance of looking out for those who need it, whether it’s big or small.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.

Meryl recently starred in, and won, the immensely popular BBC series 'The Traitors'. We talk about Meryl’s slightly nomadic childhood, originating in South Africa before settling in Scotland… Meryl explains the realities and misconceptions of her disability… And we talk all things Traitors, including the excitement of the aftermath… 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.

In this episode we’re discussing dating apps, with some funny and some crazy stories sent in by listeners. We talk about the rise of dating apps in modern culture… You’ll hear about a girl on a first date who ended up at a cat’s funeral… And we go through the good, the bad and the ugly of navigating apps like Tinder and Hinge.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.

Amy and Kirsten co-own Scottish influencer management company Aquarius Creative, working with brands and social media influencers, and have just seen the release of their own TV Series, The Agency: Unfiltered on BBC Scotland. Amy and Kirsten talk about the inception and evolution of Aquarius...Kirsten reflects on juggling motherhood and business…And we discuss their new series and the experience of creating structured reality TV.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.

Tosh works on Adult TV shows while running two other successful businesses in Scotland, as well as other content creation, online. We talk about how Tosh ended up in the adult entertainment industry, and some of the misconceptions around the business itself...We reflect on her journey and how she worked to gain complete control and autonomy in a very unpredictable industry...And we chat about therapy, and how it can benefit you even when you maybe don’t realise it’s taking place.And as always, there's plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Apex Meal Prep InstagramTosh's Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

M’s book 'Strip - The Diary of a Hustler' tells the story of her life and about the realities of being a stripper in London’s high-end clubs.You’ll hear about her move to England at just 18 and without being able to speak English… M explains how she ended up becoming a hostess before being cast for various reality TV shows, including Love Island in the UK… And we discuss why she started to work in adult clubs, her popularity on TikTok and aspirations for her book and career.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01M's Tik TokM's YouTube Buy The Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Light co-founders Fiona and Janice talk to me about their early days working at STV and on numerous programmes across TV and radio…We discuss the inception of The Big Light and how they aim to change the face of podcasting in Scotland…And you’ll hear about a house party with Cyndi Lauper in Glasgow, and accidental phone calls from Billy Connolly.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 Senior Debt Adviser Tommy Gallacher, from Don't Fret About Debt, and we discuss the social stigma around debt and the stresses that come with carrying around the weight of that on your own.Tommy explains the solutions available to people struggling with debt, and how you can take free, simple steps to stop paying more than you can afford and relieve pressure from creditors.We also discuss the reasons people fall into debt in the first place, including high interest payday loan companies and ‘buy now pay later’ schemes from online clothing brands. Debt can affect people from all walks of life, but it’s rarely spoken about due to the element of shame associated with it. We unpack all that, and more.For free, impartial debt advice, tailored to your specific needs, get in touch with Tommy or visit https://www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/, but before you do, listen to this episode and make up your own mind.Contact Tommy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygallacherMore Info: https://www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capital FM DJ Meg recently moved from Glasgow to London, and we speak about the step up in her career and how she’s adjusted to being part of one of the biggest networks in UK radio… Meg talks about the loss of her beloved dad, Michael, and how she channelled that emotion and energy into her podcast, McHugh Corner, which tackles hard-hitting subjects head-on… And we chat about London Life and bumping into Will Ferrell in the office. As you do… 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.