Thistle Do Nicely

Burns After Reading: TDN Takes You to Dinner

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Happy Burns Night readers!

Chris and Rory (no Jonny this week) are back for another sporadic episode of your favourite no-nonsense podcast.

This week we discuss the perfect Burns Supper music, food, drinks and guests.

Don something tartan, get the haggis, neeps and tatties on the go and pour yourself something delicious as you sit down to dinner with the TDN lads.

Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://flaviar.com/blogs/flaviar-times/burns-night-fun-facts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomond
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Cumming
Chvrches - The Mother We Share
The Corries - Lewis Bridal Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgiRY0rYuu4
The High Life Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scHphdssFIc

A Disgusting Christmas in Scotland

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We're back for a one off Christmas Special!

The allure of the new Hallmarkesque movie Christmas in Scotland was too much to keep us away.

We missed you dear readers, so I hope you heat up the mince pies, brew up some hot chocolate with whipped cream, and coorie in with the Thistle Do Nicely Lads for some Christmas fun.

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SOURCES:

Christmas in Scotland (2023) Dir. David Lumsden

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28421048/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_christmas%2520in%2520sc
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/24/k-pop-band-mistakenly-sport-wrong-rangers-shirts-at-dallas-gig
https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23952318.ayrshire-eatery-send-deep-fried-mars-bars-space/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tree-cutters-killing-thousands-of-red-squirrels-campaigners-fear-cchm3bcw9

Episode 100: Edge of Glory

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Hello folks! We are very sorry about the past few weeks, it's been a bit hectic here in TDN land, but we were finally able to meet and record the fabled episode 100.

Don't get too excited, it's a bit of a rambly shambles, but it has new songs, a quiz, Scottish news and a lot of navel gazing.

We edge ourselves, each other, but most of all we edge the readers!

Thank you all for going on this journey with us, we truly did not deserve our readers.

Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9443048/two-ufos-size-jeep-spotted-scotland/

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/holyrood-consider-bonkers-plan-ban-27888844

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/scotlands-dog-suicide-bridge-worlds-27826374

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9447271/scots-baffled-as-alpaca-spotted-hanging-out-car

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62673476

https://www.matteason.co.uk/scotbeats/

Fatboy Slim - Praise You

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/day-vladimir-putin-stole-pocketful-27808979

99.99999...a wee bit more

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's happened again my friends, but I promise we'll be back properly next week for 100!

Get in contact with us via the various social meeds and email!

Sláinte

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99 and a Wee Bit

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Sorry folks, scheduling got the better of us, so no proper episode this week!

100 is coming to your ear holes soon!

Sláinte

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Whisky Part 2: Quizzes, Lagavulin & Diabetic Urine Whisky

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhy

https://www.ft.com/content/10ff54be-e215-409e-ae4b-71e885ec03a8

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pissky

https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/food-and-drink/whisky

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2018/04/29/whisky-hunting-20-rare-and-incredibly-hard-to-find-whiskies-worth-the-investment/?sh=5a8a84d55f03

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/whisky-heroes/7852/the-pattison-brothers/

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/18705/macallan-1926-malts-fetch-world-record-1-2m/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/40-scotch-whisky-christmas-quiz-23188906

https://www.thesingleton.com/

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reach

https://whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/p/z-whisky-glossary.html

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/20215/10-of-the-world-s-weirdest-whiskies/

https://www.mantelligence.com/most-expensive-scotch-whisky/

Campbeltown Loch by Andy Stewart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_P46gNf_k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HDBSm2s18s

Whisky Part 1: It Makes Us Frisky

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Finally we get round to talking about the greatest drink on the planet. Scotland's best export!
Unfortunately, seeing as we don't like to make it easy for ourselves we decided to do an A-Z of whisky....

So pop a cork, get some water on the side and settle in with a Mountain Dew chaser as you listen to this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhy

https://www.ft.com/content/10ff54be-e215-409e-ae4b-71e885ec03a8

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pissky

https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/food-and-drink/whisky

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2018/04/29/whisky-hunting-20-rare-and-incredibly-hard-to-find-whiskies-worth-the-investment/?sh=5a8a84d55f03

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/whisky-heroes/7852/the-pattison-brothers/

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/18705/macallan-1926-malts-fetch-world-record-1-2m/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/40-scotch-whisky-christmas-quiz-23188906

https://www.thesingleton.com/

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reach

https://whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/p/z-whisky-glossary.html

https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/20215/10-of-the-world-s-weirdest-whiskies/

https://www.mantelligence.com/most-expensive-scotch-whisky/

Campbeltown Loch by Andy Stewart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_P46gNf_k

Epic Trailer by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/

Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Creative Commons CC BY 3.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jonny Gets Kidnapped

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400

We'll be back next week to talk about all things whisky when we have him home safe and sound.

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Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 2: Scottish Hero or Scotland's Downfall?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part two of our consideration of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his legacy of a Scottish legend or an Italian coward.

We try to figure out if he was the plucky underdog who came home to fight the English or a spoilt brat who's hubris caused the deaths of many impressionable Scots.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210
https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charlie
https://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuart
https://cullodenbattlefield.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-secret-symbols-of-the-jacobites/
https://www.ksby.com/what-means-1-staircase-baluster-upside-down

Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 1: Fancy Lad Goes On Holiday, Picks A Fight, Loses

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We said we'd never talk about it. Turns out we lied.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210
https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charlie
https://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuart
https://cullodenbattlefield.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-secret-symbols-of-the-jacobites/
https://www.ksby.com/what-means-1-staircase-baluster-upside-down

So I Married An Axe Murderer: A Birth Diversity Treat To Ourselves

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week is very indulgent.

We are joined by friend of the pod David Lawrence from the Scrum of the Earth podcast to talk about our favourite movie of all time So I Married An Axe Murderer starring scotophile Mike Myers who is playing duel roles as the love struck and confused Charlie and Charlie's hilariously Scottish father Stuart Mackenzie.

Not going to lie folks, this is just a quote fest, but we had a lot of fun discussing this one, so hopefully you'll have fun listening!

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/stars-who-made-it-big-edinburgh-fringe-846297

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/POWERS+OF+SCOTLAND%3B+Mike+Myers+scoffed+free+meals+in+the+TV+studio...-a060512084

https://www.thenational.scot/news/20188636.actor-mike-myers-chose-scottish-accent-shrek/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Myers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_I_Married_an_Axe_Murderer

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108174/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

The La's There she goes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kptp9SmM5Y

https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/scottish-soccer-hooligans/2868175

So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) Dir. Thomas Schlamme

Susan Boyle: The "Hairy Angel" of Blackburn

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we look back at the incredible and inspiring and bonkers story of Susan Boyle; the local singer who came on to the Britain's Got Talent stage in 2009 looking "old", "frumpy", "weird" and many other unflattering adjectives, only to blow the judges, the audience and the world away.

After her appearance she became the biggest ever viral sensation to hit social media. Her rise to fame was devastatingly fast, having an impact on her mental health and well being, but ultimately changing her life forever, while giving her the influence to big time Obama!

We also discuss how she got some of her terrible nicknames.

If you hear some atmospheric rumblings in this episode it's because Chris was recording in a storm. It only adds to the drama of Su Bo's incredible life and career.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism
Susan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar (2011) dir. Osca Humphreys
https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/youtube-lists-mostwatched-videos-of-2009
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britain%27s_Got_Talent_(series_3)#Final_(30_May)
I DREAMED A DREAM - THE SUSAN BOYLE STORY (2009) dir. David Notman-Watt
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/apr/18/susan-boyle-britains-got-talent
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143464686526
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXXDF2bwdFs
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jun/01/susan-boyle-taken-to-priory-clinic
https://www.theguardian.com/media/mediamonkeyblog/2009/jul/22/barack-obama-susan-boyle
https://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/susan-boyle-turns-down-date-with-obama/097e7c0f-78c1-4b59-be06-10112003015f
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Boyle
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-11793403
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn7So0NC74s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUY300UJjGE
https://playbill.com/article/new-musical-i-dreamed-a-dream-to-tell-susan-boyles-life-story-com-180156
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99vN7pB8zco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5sFowfXKO0
500 Miles by Susan Boyle, Written by Charlie Reid, Craig Reid

The Mad Piper: D-Day's Scottish Soundtrack

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/world/europe/20millin.html?src=me&ref=general

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/03/19/piper-bill-millin--obituary/

https://www.history.co.uk/article/the-bagpiper-of-d-day

Biffy Clyro Part 2: A Wee Bit More Than Only Revolutions

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We are back with part 2 of our look into the incredible, unpredictable and prolific career of the boys from Kilmarnock.

This week we look at their career following the release of their incredible album Only Revolutions, and pick out some of our favourites bits from their new documentary, audaciously called Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland

Restock your festival bag and stretch out your headbanging muscles and rock out to this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

Also, check out our Biffy playlist on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland (2022) Jack Lowe
https://www.amazon.com/Biffy-Clyro-Cultural-Sons-Scotland/dp/B09T29Z2Q2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
https://www.biffyclyro.com/releases/the-vertigo-of-bliss/
https://drownedinsound.com/releases/3366/reviews/7231-
https://comics-albumcovers-blog.tumblr.com/post/79457594897/milo-manara-questions-and-answers-biffy
https://www.discogs.com/artist/269159-Biffy-Clyro
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

Biffy Clyro Part 1: Mon The Biff

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We are back baby. Apologies for the missed week last week, but we are back with a banger.

It is one of the much coveted, but very rare Jonny run episodes this week as he takes us through the first half of the incredible and unpredictable band Biffy Clyro.

Pop your headphones on and look out you favourite rock socks and plug into this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
https://www.biffyclyro.com/releases/the-vertigo-of-bliss/
https://drownedinsound.com/releases/3366/reviews/7231-
https://comics-albumcovers-blog.tumblr.com/post/79457594897/milo-manara-questions-and-answers-biffy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

Thistle News Nicely: All Filler No Killer

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Once again we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently.

Rory suffered the tech issues this week, mainly by not checking his equipment before use - which is something you should do in all walks of life.

Sláinte

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SOURCES:

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/aaron-ramsey-curse-list-goal-17126572

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/naked-man-bath-zoom-bombs-27120567

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/7080841/weird-jet-powered-bike-glasgow-airdrie-bloke-scot/

Ewan McGregor Part 2: The Long Way Round Some Dodgy Accents

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Part 2 of our exploration of the hair, the grin and the wink wonk that is Ewan McGregor.

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ewan-mcgregor-obi-wan-star-wars-halston-4174111/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/06/ewan-mcgregor-mary-elizabeth-winstead-secret-birth-pregnancy-first-baby-boy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor#Personal_life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lca0v6mVLN8

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/ewan-mcgregor-kids-4714166/

https://www.accessonline.com/articles/ewan-mcgregor-i-like-kissing-boys-on-screen-82312

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1416890/ewan-mcgregor-danny-boyle-feud-trainspotting-2-slumdog-millionaire-star-wars-obi-wan

https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2291748/celebrities-naked-on-camera-tv-movies/

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/3753889/ewan-mcgregor-actor-biggest-penis-nude-scene-mr-man/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1T7kRA_nCg

American Pastoral 2016 Ewan McGregor

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio 2022

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1488589/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_4

Ewan McGregor Part 1: Trainspotting Willys Across the Star Wars

Tue, 31 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Part 1 of our exploration of Scotland's largest actor: Ewan McGregor.

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SOURCES:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ewan-mcgregor-obi-wan-star-wars-halston-4174111/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/06/ewan-mcgregor-mary-elizabeth-winstead-secret-birth-pregnancy-first-baby-boy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor#Personal_life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lca0v6mVLN8

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/ewan-mcgregor-kids-4714166/

https://www.accessonline.com/articles/ewan-mcgregor-i-like-kissing-boys-on-screen-82312

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1416890/ewan-mcgregor-danny-boyle-feud-trainspotting-2-slumdog-millionaire-star-wars-obi-wan

https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2291748/celebrities-naked-on-camera-tv-movies/

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/3753889/ewan-mcgregor-actor-biggest-penis-nude-scene-mr-man/

Mark Millar Part 3: Millarworld, Kick-Ass and Conclusions

Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Finally, the conclusion of our Mark Millar extravaganza.

This week we explore Millar's original creations such as Kick-Ass, Wanted, The Secret Service and Jupiter's Legacy and the multiple movies they spawn. We discuss Millarworld and his massive ongoing deal with Netflix, as well a bit about the man himself, his politics and his charity work.

After our marathon recording session we ended up having some tech difficulties towards the end and we lose Chris for a bit.

So pull on the wetsuit and grab your batons, because it's time to to nut up or shut up with the Thistle Do Nicely Men!

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CONTACT:

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SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y

https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htm

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-american-jesus-series-update-filming-mark-millar-millarworld/

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/every-millarworld-project-coming-soon-to-netflix/

https://www.mrmarkmillar.com/about

https://deadline.com/2021/04/joe-cornish-write-direct-starlight-mark-millar-simon-kinberg-20th-century-studios-1234732629/

http://the-night-cruiser.blogspot.com/2018/07/comic-review-2000ad-big-dave.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibI

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimates

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/mark-millars-graphic-novels-really-are-graphic-coatbridge-boy-behind-wanted-and-new-teen-film-kick-ass-suprisingly-mild-mannered-2443083

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthority

https://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/

https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/

Wanted, Timur Bekmambetov, 2008
Kickass, Matthew Vaughn, 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7npse9n-Yw

Mark Millar Part 2: Avengers, Logan & Snikty Snikt

Tue, 17 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part 2 of the incredible world of Mark Millar and his life in comic books.

This week we discuss his impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his book that inspired James Mangold's Logan movie.

I hope your power suit is charged because your off once more to defeat supervillains with the Thistle Do Nicely Men!

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y

https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htm

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-american-jesus-series-update-filming-mark-millar-millarworld/

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/every-millarworld-project-coming-soon-to-netflix/

https://www.mrmarkmillar.com/about

https://deadline.com/2021/04/joe-cornish-write-direct-starlight-mark-millar-simon-kinberg-20th-century-studios-1234732629/

http://the-night-cruiser.blogspot.com/2018/07/comic-review-2000ad-big-dave.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibI

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimates

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/mark-millars-graphic-novels-really-are-graphic-coatbridge-boy-behind-wanted-and-new-teen-film-kick-ass-suprisingly-mild-mannered-2443083

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthority

https://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/

https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/

Logan, James Mangold, 2017
The Avengers, Joss Whedon, 2012
X-Men (TV series) Theme
Mallrats, Kevin Smith, 1995

Mark Millar Part 1: What If Scotland Made Superheroes

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

First off, the good news is: Jonny's back! All three of us are here to take you through this marathon topic.

This week we are diving in to the amazing and exciting world of superheroes and comic books.

Mark Millar was born in Glasgow and has grown up to be one of the most influential comic book writers in the world. His work on The Avengers was the blueprint of the MCU, he is the creator of Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service, and it was his idea that led to one of the most critically acclaimed comic book movies of all time: Logan.

Comics and superhero's are right in Rory's sweet spot, so it's no wonder that this has ended up our first ever 3 parter....

So pull you underwear on over your trousers, wrap yourself in a Saltire cape and come fly off on and adventure with the Thistle Do Nicely Men!

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y

https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htm

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-american-jesus-series-update-filming-mark-millar-millarworld/

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/every-millarworld-project-coming-soon-to-netflix/

https://www.mrmarkmillar.com/about

https://deadline.com/2021/04/joe-cornish-write-direct-starlight-mark-millar-simon-kinberg-20th-century-studios-1234732629/

http://the-night-cruiser.blogspot.com/2018/07/comic-review-2000ad-big-dave.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibI

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimates

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/mark-millars-graphic-novels-really-are-graphic-coatbridge-boy-behind-wanted-and-new-teen-film-kick-ass-suprisingly-mild-mannered-2443083

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthority

https://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/

https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/

MLB Hall of Fame Part 2: The Shot Heard 'Round the World

Tue, 03 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's week two of a listen with Chris 'n Rory!

We're into the concluding episode of our chat about the Scottish origins of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

We also continue our discussion on the MLB's most famous and successful players born in Scotland, including "The Staten Island Scot" Bobby Thomson!

It's another homerun episode from the TDN Lads.

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

Sally

https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Scotland
https://mccormickforthehall.com/about-jim-mccormick
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/jim-mccormick/
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/hugh-nicol/
https://www.thesquander.com/mac-macarthur-net-worth-2018-what-baseball-player-worth-28421216
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/macarma01.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_MacArthur
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/mike-hopkins/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Hopkins_(baseball)
https://www.azsnakepit.com/2017/1/29/14413136/george-chalmers-scottish-baseball-player
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/george-chalmers/
https://aberdeenbaseballclub.com/league/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Thomson#The_%22Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World%22 https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bobby-thomson/
https://ripbaseball.com/2019/09/19/obituary-tom-waddell-1958-2019/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvSdVJhbdc
A Great Day in Cooperstown: The Miraculous and Unlikely Beginning of the Baseball Hall of Fame -Jim Reisler
https://medium.com/@djcinductionguru/i-left-my-heart-in-cooperstown-6c1232b37c50
https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/07/25/hall-fame-cooperstown-casebook-ron-santo
https://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/columns/1937-a-turning-point-year-for-baseball-hall-of-fame/article_40466cec-2

MLB Hall of Fame Part 1: Scotland's Claim to Cooperstown

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week it's time for a listen with Chris 'n Rory! Jonny has the week off, so Chris has taken this as an opportunity to discuss America's favourite pastime and how it was basically invented by the Scot's.

Ok, not really, but the MLB Hall of Fame & the museum in Cooperstown was.

We discuss the history and legends behind the Hall of Fame and the enterprising young Scotsman Alexander Cleland who decided to set it up despite knowing little to nothing about the sport.

We also discuss some of the MLB's most famous and successful players born in Scotland (there are not that many).

Grab a popcorn and an overpriced beer as the TDN Lads take you out to the ball game.

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CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

Sally

Disney Pixar's Brave: It's Fine

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we take a look at the hugely popular, but slightly disappointing, 2021 Disney Pixar animated movie Brave.

We give our frank opinions on Pixar's telling of a Scottish Princess's rebellion against family tradition, her relationship with her mother and the muddled lessons they learnt along the way.

We also help sort fact from fiction on all the Scottish myths and legends that are shown in the film.

Gather the family for movie night and enjoy this weeks episode with the TDN lads.

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CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://thefairytaletraveler.com/2016/06/17/disney-brave-scotland-legends/

https://historydaily.org/will-o-the-wisp-deadly-fairy-lights

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44699233

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_wr_sm

https://ew.com/article/2012/08/15/brave-director-brenda-chapman-breaks-silence-getting-taken-off-film-heartbreaking-devastating-distressing/

https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/pixar-life-after-john-lasseter-1202190205/

https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tartanDetails?ref=10641

https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/lewis-chess-pieces/

Mixed Bag: Fingal's Cave, Clootie Wells and Dino Footprints

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week Rory is emptying his bag of wee Scottish stories all over Jonny's unsuspecting earholes.

We talk about the amazing and awe-inspiring Fingal's Cave on the island of Staffa and how it was created by an ancient Irish giant dressed as a baby.

Also, in today's mixed bag, is the legends and lore around Scotland's healing Clootie Wells. Not feeling well? Just hang some old laundry on a tree near some water.

And finally we get into the amazing Dinosaur footprints that can be found near Staffin on the Isle of Skye, and the weirdos who don't seem to be impressed by footprints made by giant reptiles millions of years ago.

Get your walking stick and a raincoat because your going on a tour of Scotland with the TDN lads.

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CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/munlochy/clootiewell/index.html

Bygone Church Life in Scotland

By William Andrews

https://www.explore-inverness.com/what-to-do/outdoors/munlochy-clootie-well/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-60125288#

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/clootie-well

https://www.nature.scot/dinosaur-sites-skye-be-given-official-protection

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/skyes-dinosaur-footprints

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcogD-hHEYs

https://www.staffatours.com/tours/

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/scotlands-giants-causeway-fingals-cave/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingal%27s_Cave#History

https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/unique-experiences-map/seeing-a-unique-cave/

https://www.lindahall.org/felix-mendelssohn/

https://interactive.britishart.yale.edu/critique-of-reason/360/staffa-fingals-cave

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fingal-s-cave

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20220122/282492892074009

Jukebox Jocks: Idlewild, Deacon Blue & Songs That Make Us Think Of Home

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week it is just Chris and Jonny venturing out on their own, together but alone, exploring new things but with no guide to light their path.

The boys take a look at some of their favourite bands and songs from home all while taking the p*ss out of Rory.

Crank up the volume and put on your dancing shoes for this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES

The Proclaimers - Sunshine on Leith
Idlewild - You Held The World In Your Arms
Deacon Blue - Your Swaying Arms
Del Amitri - Always The Last to Know
KT Tungstall - Black Horse and The Cherry Tree
Idlewild - In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction
Travid - Turn
Bay City Rollers - Saturday Night
Del Amitri - Roll to Me

News'll News Newsly: The Catman of Greenock & Too Many Kidneys

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week, once again, we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently.

A man with extra kidneys.
Crisp sandwich recipes from Chris.
Job openings on deserted islands for Jonny.
Secret Hitler rooms.
Is New Zealand in Scotland?

All this and much much more on this week's episode of your favourite Scottish nonsense podcast.

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CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-60823397

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-22k-job-opening-brave-26455565

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6kZU5GJiME

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scots-twitter-user-prompts-debate-26526847

https://apnews.com/article/oddities-lifestyle-new-zealand-gardening-a6ce44c5937ff8e180554fe4e27169da

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/horrifying-hitler-room-discovered-glasgow-26333390

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/what-happened-catman-greenock-25214387

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/7737608/glasgow-david-roberts-bodybuilder-squirrel/

The Darien Scheme Part 2: One of Scotland's Most Consequential Historical Misadventures

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Part 2 of The Darien Scheme is bananas. Things go for bad to worse for our band of tartan clad adventuring countrymen.

This week we discuss the lack of preparation, Scotland starting a war with Spain and the many, many deaths that resulted from our attempt to start a colony in Panama.

The TDP Clan continues to support the people of Ukraine and encourage our readers to donate to the below charities if you can spare it:

Doctors Without Borders:
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/news-stories/news/msf-mobilizes-response-ukraine-and-nearby-countries#p1
Unicef:
https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisis
ProjectCure:
https://projectcure.org/

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CONTACT:

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12529876.real-pirates-of-the-caribbean-debate-still-rages-about-an-english-sea-captain-hung-for-piracy-but-was-thomas-green-really-guilty-one-man-thinks-he-has-the-answer/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_scheme

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Paterson_(banker)#Career

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Scotland

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Darien-Scheme/

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/williampaterson.html

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/files/special/exhibns/month/may2005.html

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/founding-darien-colony

https://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/scotland-and-darien/

https://electricscotland.com/history/darien/chapter07.htm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/scotland_darien_01.shtml

https://www.natwestgroup.com/heritage/people/william-paterson.html

Outlander: Sex, Time Travel & Sam Heughan's Bum

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We are finally talking about the hugely popular historical sci fi history tv show Outlander. Season 6 just premiered on Starz in the US and so we decided to see what all the fuss was about.

Turns out it's mainly about sexy people in kilts having lots and lots of sexy sex, with some pretty extreme violence dropped in every so often.

We are joined by long time podcast and Outlander fans Amanda and Tim who tell us why they love the show and what it means to be an Out-man-der.

We discuss the origins of the show and the books, as well as dipping into the sporran for some of the reader's thoughts on Outlander and Sam Heughan's bum.

So unlace your corset, pour yourself a glass of Sassenach Whisky and make sure your mum is not around to make things weird, as we talk about Outlander.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(TV_series)#Reception

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/78374/15-surprising-facts-about-outlander

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(novel)

https://www.glamour.com/story/the-outlander-prequel-everything-we-know-about-the-upcoming-starz-series

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Gabaldon#Early_life_and_education

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/short-fiction/virgins/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Heughan

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13210521.leaked-sony-emails-show-tv-chiefs-discussing-political-importance-outlander-indyref/

The Darien Scheme Part 1: How A Welshman Bankrupt Scotland

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

The Darien Scheme is one of those moments in history that we don't learn about in school, despite the fact that it changed the entire course of of Scotland's legacy in the world.

Join us for part one of the story of how an entire nation was swindled out of its life savings. We explain the adventures of William Paterson, the tall tales of Welshman Lionel Wafer, the founding of the Company of Scotland and our nations attempt to set up a colony in what we now know as Panama.

We also spend a moment talking about the terrible situation in Eastern Europe, so here are some charities we suggest you donate to if you can spare it:

Doctors Without Borders:
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/news-stories/news/msf-mobilizes-response-ukraine-and-nearby-countries#p1
Unicef:
https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisis
ProjectCure:
https://projectcure.org/

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CONTACT:

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_scheme

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Paterson_(banker)#Career

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Scotland

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Darien-Scheme/

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/williampaterson.html

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/files/special/exhibns/month/may2005.html

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/founding-darien-colony

https://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/scotland-and-darien/

https://electricscotland.com/history/darien/chapter07.htm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/scotland_darien_01.shtml

https://www.natwestgroup.com/heritage/people/william-paterson.html

A Big Bush, an Old Tree and The Devil's Penis

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Today we have a bit of a mixed bag for you. We talk about 3 of Scotland's weirdest natural landmarks: The Fortingall Yew, The Meikleour Beech Hedges & The Devil's Point (AKA The Devils Penis).

Also, is Pontius Pilate Scottish? We crack the case.

Get on your mackintosh and walking boots because we are going on a tour of Scotland's nutty nature.

Sláinte

CONTACT:

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.ancienttreeforum.org.uk/ancient-trees/ancient-tree-sites-to-visit/scotland/
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/fortingall-yew-p2568631
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/pontiuspilate.html
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/yew-cant-believe-perthshire-pontius-14432844
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meikleour_Beech_Hedges
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/meikleour-beech-hedge-p2569991
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/blairgowrie/meikleourhedge/index.html
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/05/meikleour-beech-hedges-worlds-largest.html
https://duncanspence.blog/2018/07/31/the-devils-penis/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Point
https://peakvisor.com/peak/devil-s-point.html

Allan Pinkerton Part2: John Scobell, Jesse James, and More Barrels

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part 2 of our story on the founder of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency: Allan Pinkerton.

This week we tell you about Pinkerton's involvement in the Underground Railroad, his epic and deadly rivalry with the outlaw Jesse James and chat a bit about the Pinkerton Agency in pop culture and what they're getting up to these days.

Put on you Stetson, saddle up and come riding into the Wild West with the TDN Lads.

Sláinte

CONTACT:

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/allanpinkerton.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1861/01/11/archives/the-adams-express-robbery-trial-of-the-alleged-robbers-at.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Warne#Early_detective_work:_1856%E2%80%931861

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_(detective_agency)#Origins

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pinkerton-National-Detective-Agency

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pinkerton

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/allan-pinkerton-4572.php

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Allan-Pinkerton

https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-pinkerton-lawsuit-1203108019/

https://law.jrank.org/pages/12271/Pinkerton-Allan-America-s-Scotland-Yard.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/are-emily-blunt-and-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-making-a-propaganda-film-for-amazon

https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/allan-pinkerton-the-eye-that-never-slept-library/

https://blackthen.com/john-scobell-untold-story-one-union-army-intelligence-officer/

https://www.nps.gov/people/allan-pinkerton.htm

https://www.annmarieackermann.com/kate-warne-first-female-detective/

Allan Pinkerton Part1: Detectives, Lincoln, Masons and a Barrel of Laughs

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we're talking about the complicated, but fascinating story of the founder of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency and a man who had a significant impact on American law enforcement: Allan Pinkerton.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to America as a humble barrel maker, but quickly became embroiled in the dramas of the Wild West, the Civil War, the outlaw Jesse James and a failed assassination attempt on Abe Lincoln.

Imagine yourself in a smoky office, put your feet up on the desk, take a slug of cheap whisky and let us spin you a tale that will make your grannies whiskers curl.

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/allanpinkerton.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1861/01/11/archives/the-adams-express-robbery-trial-of-the-alleged-robbers-at.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Warne#Early_detective_work:_1856%E2%80%931861

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_(detective_agency)#Origins

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pinkerton-National-Detective-Agency

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pinkerton

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/allan-pinkerton-4572.php

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Allan-Pinkerton

https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-pinkerton-lawsuit-1203108019/

https://law.jrank.org/pages/12271/Pinkerton-Allan-America-s-Scotland-Yard.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/are-emily-blunt-and-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-making-a-propaganda-film-for-amazon

https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/allan-pinkerton-the-eye-that-never-slept-library/

https://blackthen.com/john-scobell-untold-story-one-union-army-intelligence-officer/

https://www.nps.gov/people/allan-pinkerton.htm

https://www.annmarieackermann.com/kate-warne-first-female-detective/

Scrum of The Earth - A Chat About Scotland's Incredible Rugby Dominance Over England

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This we Rory, Jonny and Chris join David Lawrence on his Scrum of The Earth podcast where we talk to him about Scotland's incredible start to this year's Guinness 6 Nations rugby tournament.

Is this Scotland's year? Do we have what it takes to win the Grand Slam? Have we finally metaphorically shaken off the yolk of historical oppressions from our neighbours to the south? Am I over emphasizing the importance of this win? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this weeks episode!

Check out Scrum of the Earth on all your usual podcasting apps to hear more about rugby around the world.

Find it on Apple Podcasts here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-of-the-earth-rugby-podcast/id1578096373
And follow him on twitter @OfScrum

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

2022 TDN Burns Night Bonanza

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Happy Burns Night everyone!

This episode was recorded live over Zoom in front of a plethora of adoring, screaming and fanatical readers.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and join in on the shenanigans. Hopefully we can do this again sometime soon at a time that is more inclusive of our international listeners.

As the great man himself says "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley", so please forgive the few audio issues we have throughout this one, we have the technical prowess of a louse.

Sláinte

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/bur.htm
https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/6-unusual-facts-about-robert-burns/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/robertburns/burns_night_running_order.shtml
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/robert-burns-to-feature-on-commemorative-bottle-1031656

Scottish Culture Shocks Part 2: Jobbies, Neds and UFOs

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part two of our exploration into Scottish Culture Shocks.

We start off in the toilet and it's all down the pipe from there. Food, drinking, sports and animals; we issue many warnings about what you're going to see when you make it over to our beautiful but silly land.

Remember to join our online Burns Night Live event: Tuesday 25th of January 8.30pm Eastern Time on Zoom. Meeting ID: 798 1490 7502

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/79814907502

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CONTACT:

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

Scottish Culture Shocks Part 1: Accents, Healthcare and Bawbags

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Accents
Bawbag (insults in general)
Choochter (actually spelled teuchter)
Deep Fried
Edinburgh Trams
Firearms (or lack thereof)
Greggs
Healthcare (Free)
Islands

Burns Night Live event: Tuesday 25th of January 8.30pm Eastern Time on Zoom (dial in details TBD)

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

Robert Louis Stevenson Part 2: Jekyll, Hyde & Samoan Love

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Part 2 of the Robert Louis Stevenson bonanza!

In this ep Rory talks too much about the cultural phenomenon that is RLS's novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Chris educates us on more on the fascinating life of Stevenson, also, Jonny is there.

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Louis-Stevenson

https://www.thenational.scot/news/17887450.story-samoas-love-robert-louis-stevenson/

https://antishurtugal.livejournal.com/688573.html

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-eternal-legacy-of-treasure-island

https://drunkard.com/november-13/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Chantrelle

https://nypost.com/2016/11/06/the-terrifying-psychopath-who-inspired-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde/

https://www.auldreekietours.com/deacon-brodie-the-real-life-inspiration-for-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVsEm_QRWiQ

Robert Louis Stevenson Part 1: From Sickly Kid to King of the Pirates

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Its the first ep of 2022 and we are kicking off the new year by talking about the literary genius that is Robert Louis Stevenson!

In the first part of 2 we chat about his childhood, his family and some of the first few pieces he published.

Get into your reading nook, pull a blanket over yourself and listen to the latest episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

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CONTACT:

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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Louis-Stevenson

https://www.thenational.scot/news/17887450.story-samoas-love-robert-louis-stevenson/

https://antishurtugal.livejournal.com/688573.html

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-eternal-legacy-of-treasure-island

Hogmanay Special: 2021 In Review & The Colossal Competition Climax

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Happy New Year everyone!

It's Hogmanay this Friday, so that means booze, food, booze, first footing, more booze and lighting some giant balls on fire!

This week we discuss some of our favourite stories from Scotland this year, we have another iteration of Quizzle Do Nicely & we announce the winners of our grand t-shirt giveaway!

Pop a bottle or two, grab some mince pies, head over to a friends house and enjoy this weeks episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/footage-ufos-captured-sky-above-25519100
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1397086/mum-pushes-lorry-up-hill-in-scotland-storm-darcy
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/woman-freaked-out-after-capturing-25537609
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/news/manatee-spotted-in-the-caledonian-canal/
https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/opinion/the-skinnys-scottish-albums-of-the-year-2021
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/2796309/amazement-as-hoofed-dundee-football-is-found-in-the-netherlands/
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/baffled-edinburgh-locals-watch-man-21408182

Tinsel Do Nicely: A Castle For Christmas Review

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's Christmas time and the Thistle Do Nicely Clan have gathered together to watch the brand new Netflix festive movie A Castle For Christmas. This nonsensical noël nightmare is set in our beloved home country and stars Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes.

We breakdown the crazy plot, the wild accents and the baffling relationship between our 2 lead characters.

So get the Christmas jumpers on, slip into your Rudolph slippers, crack open the tin of shortbread and coorie in with us in front of the fire.

Sláinte

P.S.
Only a few more days to win a very very limited edition t-shirt from the Thistle Do Nicely Clan. Call in to 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) and leave us a voice mail or email in an audio recording of yourself. It can be any old nonsense about Scottishness, the show, or why Scotland is the way it is. Get you entries in by Christmas day this year and our favourite 3 will win a t-shirt! Winners will be announced on the Hogmanay episode.

CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
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Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13070602/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
https://allycarter.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Shields

Annie Lennox Part 2: More Bangers Than A British Butcher

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This is part 2 of our 2 part series on this uber-talented icon Annie Lennox! This week we discuss her solo career in the 90s and beyond, her activism and charity work and her reuniting with Dave Shepherd.

her solo career is incredible and we just touch on some of the excellent tunes she has graced us with.

Also, Rory learns about Goldie Hawn.

Sláinte

P.S.
There is not long left to win a very very limited edition t-shirt from the Thistle Do Nicely Clan. Call in to 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) and leave us a voice mail or email in an audio recording of yourself. It can be any old nonsense about Scottishness, the show, or why Scotland is the way it is. Get you entries in by Christmas day this year and our favourite 3 will win a t-shirt!

CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/annie-lennox-737.php

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/13/dave-stewart-interview-annie-lennox-eurythmics-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2384626/How-pops-toxic-love-affair-cast-shadow-SIX-marriages-Have-Eurythmics-Annie-Lennox-Dave-Stewart-finally-got-systems.html

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2778321/eurythmics-in-dundee-rowdy-barracuda-gig-annie-lennox-will-never-forget/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Lennox#2010%E2%80%932013:_Island_Records_and_A_Christmas_Cornucopia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare_(Annie_Lennox_album)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tourists

https://www.eightieskids.com/20-sweet-facts-about-pop-icons-eurythmics6

https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/david-bowie/annie-lennox-prank-call-request/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SQ6KR1otfI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhh3Jow7Gvc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULtvUIyexcg

Annie Lennox Part 1: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Calzones)

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the mighty voiced, ethereal beauty and global super-star Annie Lennox.

In part 1 of our 2 part series on this uber-talented icon, we discuss where she came from, how she met her band mates and her career as one half of the 80's pop pioneers Eurythmics.

Come on the journey with us as we remember and appreciate just how many great songs Annie has to her name and just how influential she has been and continues to be.

Honestly, why are you even listening to this episode? Go and put on some of Annies bangers and dance the night away

Sláinte

P.S.
Remember! If you want to win a very very limited edition t-shirt from the Thistle Do Nicely Clan then call in to 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) and leave us a voice mail or email in an audio recording of yourself. It can be any old nonsense about Scottishness, the show, or why Scotland is the way it is. Get you entries in by Christmas day this year and our favourite 3 will win a t-shirt!

CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/annie-lennox-737.php

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/13/dave-stewart-interview-annie-lennox-eurythmics-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2384626/How-pops-toxic-love-affair-cast-shadow-SIX-marriages-Have-Eurythmics-Annie-Lennox-Dave-Stewart-finally-got-systems.html

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2778321/eurythmics-in-dundee-rowdy-barracuda-gig-annie-lennox-will-never-forget/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Lennox#2010%E2%80%932013:_Island_Records_and_A_Christmas_Cornucopia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare_(Annie_Lennox_album)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tourists

https://www.eightieskids.com/20-sweet-facts-about-pop-icons-eurythmics6

https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/david-bowie/annie-lennox-prank-call-request/

The Unicorn: Scotland's National Animal, and National Embarrassment?

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

America has the Bald Eagle, Brazil has the Jaguar, Russia has the Brown Bear and Scotland has the Unicorn.

That's right, ever since the 1300s Scotland has been obsessed by the big horned horse and this week we tell you why it's not as bonkers as it first seems.

Also, you can phone us and leave a voicemail for your favourite amateur nonsense talkers. Just call in to 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763) and give us your thoughts (charges may apply).

Pull on your favourite unicorn hoodie and get a cup of rainbows and sunshine, it's Thistle Do Nicely story time

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/
Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

SOURCES:

https://www.visitscotland.com/about/uniquely-scottish/national-animal-unicorn
https://www.scotsman.com/news/uk-news/national-unicorn-day-why-is-the-unicorn-scotlands-national-animal-3194179
http://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/BPF-EIF/Ships/UNICORN.htm#.YaV7_dDMI2w
https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/the-unicorn-scotlands-national-animal
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20190408-what-unicorns-mean-to-scottish-identity
https://www.rabbies.com/en/blog/unicorn-everything-you-need-know-about-scotlands-national-animal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_animals

The Mystery of The Flannan Isles Disappearances: Ghosts, Big Birds or Just a Big Wave?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we delve into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and William MacArthur in December 1900 from a lighthouse off the North East coast of Scotland.

The three men vanished from the isle of Eilean Mòr with little no evidence of what happened to them.

We breakdown the facts from the fiction and get into the theories of what really happened. Was it aliens, sea monsters, cannibals, ghosts, pirates or pirate ghosts??

Also, Gerard Butler gets a mention again.....as always

Batten down the hatches, pull on your favourite woolen jumper and tune in!

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://husheduphistory.com/post/157493944058/lights-out-the-enigma-at-eilean-mor
https://explorersweb.com/2021/10/11/exploration-mysteries-eilean-mor-disappearances/
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/historical-strangeness/tag/James+Ducat+eilean+mor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Al3jl0KxqM
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4131496/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4
https://www.sundaypost.com/news/scottish-news/has-mystery-of-flannan-isles-finally-been-solved/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70180/115-year-old-mystery-flannan-lighthouses-missing-keepers
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-flannan-isle-mystery-the-three-lighthouse-keepers-who-vanished

Thistle News Nicely: COP26, Old Men Fall Asleep & Fart, AOC Drinks Irn Bru and Other Hard Hitting Scottish News

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently.

Arguably one of the most important and unfortunately useless things to happen in Scotland this year is the gathering of world leaders to discuss climate changes at the COP26 in Glasgow. We discuss Joe Biden and Boris Johnson falling asleep during talks, activists fighting with projectionists, Nicola Sturgeon becoming a selfie fiend and Alexandia Orcazio-Cortez's heroic and epic struggle to hunt down the ever elusive can of Irn Bru.

We also talk wee drunk men, the problems with Scottish accents in a professional setting, the joys of Scottish words and then Chris gives us all a "sexy" story.

Also, this episodes marks the emergence of Malcolm the Climate Change Denying Manatee!

The climate is buggered and our leaders have failed to do anything about it, so why not let the Thistle Do Nicely lads talk nonsense in your ear holes before the apocalypse comes.

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/drunk-scots-man-flew-rage-25423586
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/scots-actor-richard-madden-three-25429206
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/ten-beautiful-scottish-words-meaning-22558908
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scottish-mp-resorts-sign-language-13436854
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/woman-who-breastfeeds-boyfriend-before-25271970
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ufo-spotted-above-glasgow-couple-25386352
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cop26-mascot-crowned-king-rats-25311039

King James Part 2: Thistle Do Nightly

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we finish off our discussion on King James the VI of Scotland AKA King James I of Great Britain.

We delve more into his involvement in the publishing of the King James Bible and we look at the more salacious side of his life and some of the reasons he may not have been that interested in Queen Anne. We also take a wee moment to discuss his representation in modern pop culture (spoiler alert, it's hardly anything).

Why not run yourself a hot bath, pour yourself a glass of wine and get some alone time as you tune into the sexy Thistle Do Nightly....(not really, we're just morons).

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/monarchs/jamesvi.html
https://www.royal.uk/james-vi-and-i-r-1567-1625
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-I-king-of-England-and-Scotland
https://thehistoryvault.co.uk/james-i-vi-and-his-male-favourites/
http://rictornorton.co.uk/jamesi.htm

King James Part 1: Manatee Magic & Mummy Issues

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week it's a Chris researched show.....wait, where are you going? No, no, come back! This one is really good, I swear. This one is all about King James, the world renowned basketball player and the first monarch to unite Britain.

King James the VI of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots (MQoS) and real bastard to witches and Catholics, made the trip Down South later in life and rebranded himself King James I of Great Britain only to almost be blown up by the pesky domestic terrorist Guy Fawkes.

Chris takes us on the majestic journey of one of Scotland's most interesting monarchs; telling us all about the trials and tribulations of the "author of the Bible" who may or may not have been raised by manatees.

Get comfy in your favourite throne and enjoy.

Sláinte

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

TBD

Thistle Boo Nicely & Scottish History Podcast Halloween Special 2021

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Spooky Season continues with our 2nd annual collaborative Halloween episode with Owen Innes from the Scottish History Podcast!

Once again, the 4 of us gather round the camp fire dressed in out costumes, eating too many sweets while we tell each other most spooky stories! This we exclusively talk about Scottish Witches, some of the wilder stories about them and look into where the witch hunt mania came from.

You'll hear all about King James VI/I and his obsession with accusing women of witchcraft; Janet Douglas & the Pollock Park Witches; The Pittenweem Witch Trials; Scotland's Last Witch and much more!

Sit back, have a drink from what we have bubbling in the cauldron and enjoy this week's ep.

Sláinte

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/pollok-witches-trials-hysteria-1677-17156251
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittenweem_witches
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Pittenweem-Witch-Trials/
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2019/10/royal-obsession-black-magic-started-europes-most-brutal-witch#:~:text=In%20the%201590s%2C%20King%20James,torture%20and%20death%20of%20thousands.&text=Burning%20witches%20alive%20was%20common,before%20their%20bodies%20were%20burned.
https://www.philippagregory.com/news/james-vi-and-witchcraft
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Helen-Duncan-Scotlands-last-witch/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Weir
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/major-thomas-weir-edinburgh-man-who-admitted-witchcraft-1482195

Spooky Scotland: Wee Weird Stories

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's spooky season and ahead of our upcoming annual Halloween crossover event with Owen from the Scottish History Podcast Jonny and Rory sit down to discuss some of the the creepier stories that are whispered over whisky glasses around scotland.

We discuss the terrible tale of the Overtoun Bridge - AKA Dog Suicide Bridge, a place of true unexplained phenomenon.

Also, Jonny and Rory become the Scottish Mulder and Scully when they investigate the multiple UFO sightings in the small village of Bonnybridge. Is there something in the skies at night, or is there just too much beer in their bellies? Either way, we want to believe.

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/world/europe/scotland-overtoun-bridge-dog-suicide.html

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/dog-suicide-bridge.htm

https://allthatsinteresting.com/overtoun-bridge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtoun_House

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12666222.father-who-threw-devil-baby-from-bridge-sent-to-carstairs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Falkirk_Triangle&redirect=no

http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2072479_2072478_2072500,00.html

https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/scottish-myths/supernatural-scotland/bonnybridge-ufo/

https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/five-creepiest-ufo-sightings-scotland-has-ever-seen-636824

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18562347.bonnybridge-roswell-ufo-hotspot-perhaps-falkirk-triangle-actually-window-another-dimension-/

Glasgow Part 2: Leaving Glas Vegas

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We return with part 2 of our exploration of the greatest city in Scotland and our hometown: Glasgow!

We talk about some of the famous and talented people who have lived there, where to go when you visit and give you all a brief education on the unique vernacular of the Weegies.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.discoverglasgow.org/glasgow-history/4594939018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Glasgow#Founding_of_the_city

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungo

https://www.nls.uk/collections/topics/slavery/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/23/glasgow-university-slave-trade-reparations

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-valentines-bones-glasgow

https://www.traveldrafts.com/what-is-glasgow-famous-for/

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19100211.glasgow-voted-worlds-friendliest-city-rough-guides-survey/

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18579610.remembering-glasgows-year-european-capital-culture-30-years/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/looking-back-glasgows-year-european-17528905

http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_flourish.htm

https://sounds.bl.uk/Accents-and-dialects/Berliner-Lautarchiv-British-and-Commonwealth-recordings/021M-C1315X0001XX-0444V0#_

Glasgow Part 1: It's Miles Better

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We are back babeeeeee!! Very exciting to be telling stories about our beloved homeland again.

It has been a long and lonely hiatus between seasons but finally we have returned to fill your ear holes with delicious no nonsense Scottish waffles.

For the season premier we are going back to our home town of Glasgow. We talk lovningly (mostly) about where Glasgow came from, it's pretty dumb motto, and it's rejuvenation to the 1990 European City of Culture.

Also - Jonny has a new theme song for us! Finally!

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CONTACT:

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.discoverglasgow.org/glasgow-history/4594939018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Glasgow#Founding_of_the_city

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungo

https://www.nls.uk/collections/topics/slavery/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/23/glasgow-university-slave-trade-reparations

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-valentines-bones-glasgow

https://www.traveldrafts.com/what-is-glasgow-famous-for/

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19100211.glasgow-voted-worlds-friendliest-city-rough-guides-survey/

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18579610.remembering-glasgows-year-european-capital-culture-30-years/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/looking-back-glasgows-year-european-17528905

http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_flourish.htm

Scrum of the Earth - Bonus Pod Chat About British & Irish Lions Rugby

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Well, we've got a wee bonus ep for you all during the break.

Chris and Rory join David Lawrence on his great rugby podcast Scrum of the Earth to talk about about the joys and heartache of the most recent British and Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa.

We discuss the performances of the Scotland players and how important this tour was to us, but how weird it was as well.

Check out Scrum of the Earth on all your usual podcasting apps to hear more about rugby around the world.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

Our own noggins

Year 1 Birth Diversity Celebration Forum: Part 2

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's week 2 of the Birth Diversity Extravaganza!

More chat with the mums, more music from Jonny and the first ever annual Nicelies Award Show.

This is our season finale, after this we are taking a short hiatus, so try not to cry too much, we'll be back real soon.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

Our own noggins
Also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM1BXTgzo0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxWwBEX9D6o&t=199s

Year 1 Birth Diversity Celebration Forum: Part 1

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Well, this week we are celebrating our one year birthday/anniversary with our Birth Diversity Extravaganza!

We have interviews, speculation, predictions, chats with the mums and plenty of rummaging in the sporran.

Tune in and get involved and don't forget to come back next week for even more nonsense!

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

Our own noggins

The Broons & Oor Wullie: Nazi Fighters & Churchill Botherers

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the wildly popular and beloved Scottish comic strips The Broons and Oor Wullie. We have been reading about the antics of Oor Wullie and The Broons family for generations in Scotland and you'd be hard pressed to meet someone from home who does have a special place in their heart for Dudley D Watkins & Robert Duncan Low's comic creations.

The 85 year old DC Thompson creations originated in the East of Scotland city of Dundee and have become a staple of many Scottish children's Christmas mornings.

We take you through the history of the company, the creators and the characters themselves. We also talk a lot about how they fought the Nazis. You'll need to listen to find out.

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CONTACT:

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oor_Wullie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Broons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Thomson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Couper_Thomson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

http://scotiafile.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-brief-history-of-oor-wullie.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3601143.stm

https://www.dctmedia.co.uk/brands/the-broons/

https://www.dctmedia.co.uk/brands/oor-wullie/

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/oor-wullie-your-wullie-the-very-first-wullie-big-comeback-for-favourite-son-after-we-send-debut-strip-to-repair-shop/

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/oct/09/the-broons-review-adam-smith-theatre-kirkcaldy-comic-strip-sell-a-door

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/nov/28/oor-wullie-review-dundee-rep

Frightened Rabbit: Chumly Bumbly, Ratbag & Jo

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the amazing, but tragic story of the Scottish band Frightened Rabbit.

We take a look at where and how the band started, the music and albums along the way, as well as the tragic death of the much loved and hugely talented Scott Hutchison.

As we mention at the start of the show Scott seemed to be a lovely, affable and funny man and we chose to look at the positivity that he brought into the world in a way that we hope represents his approach to life and honours his memory.

This episode does touch on some serious topics such as depression and suicide. If you or anyone you know is struggling with similar issues, we highly recommend you reach out to someone for help. Here are some of the numbers and resources available to everyone:

US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

UK: 0800-689-5652

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://www.spbristol.org/nsphuk

https://samaritansnyc.org/24-hour-crisis-hotline/

https://tinychanges.com/

Love, Hugs and Kisses

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SOURCES:
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/frightened-rabbit-drummer-grant-hutchison-24005498

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4W5F_Y--7A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBlBBERX17E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob3X77TwqEw

https://www.nme.com/news/music/scott-hutchison-grant-frightened-rabbit-interview-sounds-mental-health-2574207

https://www.nme.com/news/music/coldplay-champion-of-the-world-daddy-scott-hutchison-owl-john-interview-2576538

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/13/scott-hutchison-obituary

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/family-of-scott-hutchison-reveal-campaign-to-help-young-peoples-mental-health-after-singers-shattering-death/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/frightened-rabbit-/frightened-rabbit-announce-10th-anniversary-reissu/

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/music-scott-hutchison-frightened-rabbit-1442047

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT_UrM_L1vQ

https://www.theguardian.com

Craig Ferguson: Late Night's Prince McCharming

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about one of Scotland's most charming and likable exports ever to grace American late night tvs. He's tall, funny and more than a little bit cheesy.

We take you through the life and achievements, as well as some of the stumbles along the way, of Glasgow born and America adopted Craig Ferguson.

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWl7Hzks5V8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m4wkYWEK4c
American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot by Craig Ferguson. Harper (2009)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Ferguson
The Drew Carey Show S2E2 "Something Wick This Way Comes" (1996)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9P4SxtphJ4

Margaret Dickson: The Shocking Tale of Half-Hangit Maggie

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we take you through the amazing and macabre tale of Margaret Dickson. The less you know going in the better.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/half-hangit-maggie-scots-woman-who-survived-hanging-622567
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/d/maggiedickson.html
https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dickson-margaret.htm
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d2392085-Reviews-Maggie_Dickson_s_Pub-Edinburgh_Scotland.html
http://www.the-grassmarket.com/history/maggie-dickson.html

Songs of Scotland: High Roads & Bonny Banks

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week is karaoke week on the Thistle Do Nicely pod, as we take you on a tour of some of the most famous and patriotic songs about the homeland.

After a quick rummage in the sporran we take a look at our official unofficial National Anthems, the emotionally tumultuous Caledonia and the anthemic Loch Lomond.

If you want to listen along to all the songs we talk about (plus a few other bangers), check out the below Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34vSJ81nTCmUcdlC8rEYXj?si=b53279665fff4bbb

Sláinte

CONTACT:

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

Caledonia - Homecoming Scotland 2009 advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENq8CLKEnJo
Flower of Scotland - vs England (6 Nations at Murrayfield 06/02/2016) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvmZvUqjbT4
Runrig Loch Lomond Live In Glasgow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WoFql0vwQA
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/15-famous-songs-every-scot-will-know-1456133
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_Scotland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonia_(song)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomond
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/4766584
https://www.lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk/park-stories/loch-lomond-song?showall=1
https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/scottish-national-anthem-who-wrote-it-and-lyrics/
https://www.lionsrugby.com/2020/06/15/feature-the-lions-in-song/
Scots Wha Hae, written by Robert Burns, Performed by Scocha
Scotland The Brave, lyrics by Clifford Hanley, performed by The Corries
Flower of Scotland, Written by Roy Williamson
Caledonia, written by Dougie MacLean
The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond, Performed by Runrig

Scottish Football: It's the Hope That Kills You

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship has started (a year late because of the coronabawbag) and Scotland men's team have qualified for the first time in over 2 decades and the Thistle Lads are excited.

This is easily one of our most self-indulgent episodes, in which we discuss the history of the Scottish National Football team, the players & games through the years and give you a wee hint on who to look out for in the tournament.

We also ramble on about our favourite Scottish Football memories (there are not many) & finish off the episode with an interview with Tony Joseph who tells us all about what it's like to be drafted in the famous Tartan Army, so come take a shot down memory lane, see if you can score some laughs.

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CONTACT:

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SOURCES:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/12/scotlands-long-awaited-return-at-euro-2020-can-help-lift-a-nation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMc2FVxHdfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viXBxuSSS6s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden_Park
https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/stadium/history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0012/
https://scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk/the-museum/education/

Macbeth: Shakespeare, A Curse & The Astonishing Astor Place Riot

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we are talking about The Scottish Play. William Shakespeare's cursed historical epic tragedy. We discuss the real story of Macbeth, the circumstances surrounding Willy's writing of the play, the various adaptions through the years and the curse that has plagued those who dare utter the name of The Scottish Play out loud.

We also tell you the absolutely bananas story of the Astor Place Riot.

So shut up and tune in!

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.rsc.org.uk/macbeth/about-the-play/the-scottish-play
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2018/oct/the-curse-and-superstition-of-shakespeare-s-macbeth.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astor_Place_Riot
https://shakespeareandbeyond.folger.edu/2017/05/09/astor-place-riot-macbeth-new-york/
https://theoutline.com/post/8659/the-astor-place-opera-house-riot-of-1849-was-lit
https://shakespeare.folger.edu/shakespeares-works/macbeth/
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/422119/10-facts-about-Macbeth
https://interestingliterature.com/2015/10/five-fascinating-facts-about-macbeth/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2884018/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10095582/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265713/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

James McAvoy: Scottish Heartthrob, X-Men & Fassbender Fan Fiction

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the handsome and talented James McAvoy. He may be the greatest Scottish actor of our time, but he is definitely one of the most hardworking and eclectic.

We discuss his background, his career and his numerous appearances on the Graeme Norton Show. X-Men, Atonement, Last King of Scotland, Filth, Arthur Christmas & Split; some are better than others, but James is excellent in all of them.

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CONTACT:

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Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/

SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vYNToYjig
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477095/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McAvoy
https://stateofloveandvedder.tumblr.com/post/180104984899/touch-mcfassy
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/oct/15/features.magazine
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7617847/X-Men-actor-James-McAvoy-secretly-marries-girlfriend-Lisa-Liberati.html
https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/air-traffic-control/3871510

Edinburgh Part 2: The Accents, The Fringe & Charles Darwin

Tue, 25 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part 2 of the deep dive into Edinburgh. This week we talk about the accents around town, the famous people who've lived there, the famous Edinburgh Festival and its Fringe.

Our feelings on Scotland's capital are complicated, but I think in the end begrudgingly we accept that it might be a fairly interesting town to visit.

Sláinte

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Edinburgh Part 1: The Capital & The Castle

Tue, 18 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the 2nd best city in Scotland; Edinburgh. We get into the history and background of our Capital (more like Crapital, amiright?) as well as give you some pointers on what to do when you're there (other than just get the bus to Glasgow).

Death, witches and manatees await you, so pour yourself a whiskey, sit back and join us as we ramble our way through the streets of Auld Reekie.

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Tags: ScotlandScottishHistoryCultureComedy

Thistle News Nicely: The Taming of The Shrew

Tue, 11 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week Rory and Chris are joined by Drew on from the Unfinished Business Podcast (ufb_podcast on Instagram) to break down the recent hard hitting news in Scotland.

We talk seagullacide, deep fried bugs, bicycle battery and cast the new Bond! Join us for all of that and more on this week's episode!

Sláinte

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Scottish Election The Drinking Game: Devolution, Holyrood & Independence

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we try and make Scottish politics interesting. The election is coming up and we breakdown the history of our government, devolution, where our politicians meet and the current state of the parties ahead of the election.

Pour yourself a whiskey, sit back and join us as we ramble our way through the hot topic impacting Scotland at the moment.

Sláinte

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John Buchan: 39 Steps & How Scotland Invented the Spy Thriller

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about one of the worlds most prolific writers and the man who invented the spy thriller with the indelible novel The 39 Steps.

John Buchan did a lot with his life; from humble beginnings, to war correspondent & Governer General of Canada. We get into his life, his influence on the world and the various adaptations of his most popular novel.

Also, Jonny sings a wee bit again in this one.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Part 2: Spies, Tea Rooms & Drag Races

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week is part 2 of out exploration in the the life and works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh!

As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world. He also made some fancy tearooms.

We discuss some more of the buildings he designed, his potential foray into international espionage and his retirement in France.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Part 1: Scotland's Greatest Architect & Designer

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the practical artist dazzling designer, the awesome architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh!

As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world. He also made some fancy tearooms.

This is a Jonny led episode, so it involves rambling, lots of interruptions and a brand new song!

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Tartan Week: Kyle Dawson, Parades & Quebec

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the week long celebration of everything Scottish: Tartan Week!

We dive into it's Canadian roots, we find out about "The Mother of Tartan Day" and how over the years a day had grown into a week of celebrations around the world. Later on in the episode we are also joined by Kyle Dawson, the President of the National Tartan Day New York Committee.

But before all that we take a rummage in the sporran and shout out some Scottish celebrity birthdays.

For more information on Tartan Week, the Parade or any of the events we talked about on the show, check out the below websites and social media accounts:

http://nyctartanweek.org/
https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.html
https://scotweek.org/
@nyctartanweek
#NYCTW

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