Blethered
Episodes
Stevie Nicks, Jay Z’s Private Jet & Partying With Irvine Welsh // with Journalist Craig McLean
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In between being the tour manager for The Proclaimers, to hanging about with his pal Stevie Nicks. of Fleetwood Mac, at her home in Malibu, Craig McLe...
Live at St Luke’s // Arbroath FC Manager Campbell
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at St Luke's in Glasgow, Arbroath manager Campbell was on-stage, reflecting on his long-ranging career in the Scottish game.We talk abou...
Detective Superintendent Fil Capaldi
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fil is part of the Specialist Crime Division of Police Scotland, focusing on Rape, Human Trafficking & prostitution, with decades of experience ac...
Ian Brown, Victoria Beckham & Me // with Gordon Duncan
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon is responsible for the music PR of James Bay, Tom Walker, Lewis Capaldi, Luke La Volpe, Joesef, Dylan John Thomas, Bow Anderson, Tamzene and ma...
Don’t Drown In Debt
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by someone who listened to my first interview with Senior Debt Adviser, Tommy Gallacher.In February 2021, Tommy and I discussed the socia...
Live at SWG3 - Aimen Dean on 9/11, Spying for MI6 & Returning Jihadists (Part 2)
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Blethered Live at SWG3 in Glasgow, with former MI6 Spy Aimen Dean.Aimen tells a never-before-told story about his haunting interaction with ...
Live at SWG3 - Aimen Dean on Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden & MI6 (Part 1)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of Blethered Live at SWG3 in Glasgow, with former MI6 Spy Aimen Dean.Aimen talks about his early life in Saudi Arabia and how religious clerics...
Brandon Lee: The 32 Year Old Schoolboy // with Filmmaker Jono McLeod
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Jono McLeod has worked in a variety of roles both in front of, and behind the camera, for some of the biggest networks in Britain.His most r...
Live at SWG3 with Aimen Dean
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blethered Live at SWG3 GlasgowIn Conversation With Former MI6 Spy Aimen DeanTue 30 AugustTickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/blethered-live-ticket...
Aimen Dean, 21st Century’s Most Valued Spy On Why He’s Leaving Scotland
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tickets for Blethered Live at SWG3 with Aimen Dean - Tue 30 August:: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/blethered-live-tickets/artist/5388843Returning lis...
Shining A Light On Scottish Talent // with Ross Coutts
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Coutts is a man of many talents and one of his multiple roles is in local radio. We talk about his early days in hospital radio and how he seeks ...
Breaking The Cycle Of Offending & Imprisonment // with Holly McDonald
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences - also known as ACEs - and how they can shape the rest of your life without you ever realisi...
The Cancer Gene & Me // with Zoe Croy
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
26 year old Zoe recently received the news that she has ATM - also known as ‘the cancer gene’.Zoe has made the difficult decision to have a double...
BAFTA Winning Director Michael J Ferns
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael grew up in Glasgow, with a passion for filmmaking from around 12 years old, which saw him study at The Royal Conservatoire, in Glasgow. Now a...
Abortion Law, Buffer Zones & Holyrood Behind Closed Doors // with Gillian MacKay MSP
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian recently launched a private member’s Bill to implement buffer zones outside hospitals and clinics across Scotland, to protect women from har...
The Voice of Dr Hook // Dennis Locorriere
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Locorriere has been the voice of Dr Hook for over 50 years, achieving number 1’s in 42 countries and countless gold and platinum records.We t...
Sun, Surgery & Sepsis: My Turkish Experience // with Saoirse Carvill
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saoirse recently travelled to Istanbul in Turkey for breast augmentation surgery, but things didn’t go entirely to plan, resulting in a traumatic ch...
Negotiating With ISIS & Navigating War-Zones // with Steve Gordon
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in a cafe in the heart of Istanbul, Steve talks about starting out as a war-zone photo-journalist, before becoming a security adviser…You’...
The Secret Life Of A Gambler // with James Maguire
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Radio Producer James talks about how a severe gambling addiction lead to losing enormous amounts of money, in secret.James explains the stresses and p...
STV, Cancer & Me // with TV Presenter Laura Boyd
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Laura’s early life as Bishopbriggs’ answer to Shirley Temple before joining STV and eventually becoming the resident entertainment r...
Broadcaster Tam Cowan
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Tam’s early days in media, including his then hugely popular BBC Scotland TV show ‘Offside’ which ran for 9 years and 134 episodes...
What’s An Influencer? // with Talent Manager Amy Moore
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and her business partner Kirsten Cameron co-own Aquarius Creative, a talent agency that specialises in social media management.We talk about the f...
Partick Thistle v Poverty // with Neil Cowan
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the reality of poverty in Scotland - it’s not 1920’s back-court slums, it’s choosing between heating or eating. Neil explains Jags F...
Listeners’ Embarrassing Stories // with Comedian Mark Black
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We read out some embarrassing stories sent in by listeners, before chatting about how Mark ended up writing and creating comedy with his brother Paul,...
Classic Episode: Aimen Dean on Shamima Begum & Deradicalisation
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First Released August 2020Aimen Dean was a member of Al Qaeda before he defected to join MI6, where he continued to operate within Al Qaeda as an unde...
Moving Mountains For My Mum // with Ross McNamee
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross’ mum Angie has Alzheimer’s, a condition that affects memory, thinking and behaviour.We talk about Alzheimer’s and how Ross and his family h...
Classic Episode: Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in London in 2019, Toby tells me about his unconventional route into one of Britain’s biggest radio stations and what it’s like to work t...
’My Mum Was Days From Death In The Soviet Union’ // with Jake Warren
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jake was on Blethered in June 2020, and told me all about making documentaries in North Korea, getting up close and personal with ISIS executioners, a...
How Do You Deal With Grief? // with Chelsey Alexander
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about grief. How do you deal with it? Can you deal with it? Does it ever get easier?Chelsey sadly lost her mum in February 2020, and w...
’Fame Just Wasn’t For Me’ // with David Sneddon
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Scottish singer-songwriter David Sneddon!We talk about winning Fame Academy and being catapulted to overnight fame throughout the UK, an...
It’s a P.O.D.C.A.S.T // with Hyyts
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about:How they started making music after being lifelong palsSupporting Boy George at The Hydro in Glas...
The Dangers of Klarna, Money Worries & Small Changes // with Tommy Gallacher
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debt expert Tommy is back for another conversation and we reflect on the January blues and the stress that can follow the Christmas period...We discus...
BAFTA Winning Filmmaker Hannah Currie
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BAFTA award winner Hannah Currie talks to me about her excellent new documentary 'Talent', on BBC Scotland, how she overcame personal challenges to go...
Live at St Luke’s // Karen Dunbar - Part 2
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Con...
Live at St Luke’s // Part 1 - Darren McGarvey
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.Part 2 with both Karen Dunbar & Dar...
Building An International Brand // The Bee Inspired Story
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Scottish footballers Steven Robb and Marc Corcoran are the founders of clothing brand 'Bee Inspired'.We talk:The reality and challenges of life...
”To Be Accepted, I Had To Play The Fool” // with Bash The Entertainer
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bash talks about fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end up in Glasgow with his family, and the difficult early days of integration int...
Black & Scottish // with Filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker and Director Stewart Kyasimire talks to me about moving to Glasgow from Kenya at a young age, his BAFTA nominated documentary 'Black & S...
Freak Accidents, Elton John & Me // with Bow Anderson
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning singer-songwriter Bow Anderson tells me about how a freak accident which nearly resulted in her losing her leg, set her off on her alrea...
The Scottish Ghost Hunters
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yvonne and David from The Scottish Ghost Company talk about their nighttime ghost hunts at some iconic locations across Scotland, and a collection of ...
Classic Episode: Stuart Cosgrove
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Cosgrove talks about growing up in Perth before setting off for university, which saw him study in both England and America, including a stint ...
Spotlight: Living With HIV
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve put together three separate interviews, where I aim to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaki...
Musician Luke La Volpe
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tickets for Blethered LIVE at St Luke's Glasgow - Friday 26th November: gigss.co/bletheredMusician Luke La Volpe talks about going from playing gigs i...
What’s It Like To Be A Woman? // with Robyn Kennedy
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and I discuss how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis in today’s world, from everyday harassment and sexism, and also more severe incident...
Don’t Let Debt Kill Your Happiness // with Tommy Gallacher
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy’s back for a follow up to our first conversation where we unpacked the stigma that exists around debt, how people fall into it in the first pl...
Resilience, Regeneration & Rugby // with Grayson Hart
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grayson Hart tells me about his challenging upbringing in New Zealand, before moving to Scotland to play professional rugby...We discuss how serious i...
Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Dylan John Thomas
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan John Thomas joins me in the studio to talk about supporting both Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher on their arena tours, we discuss Dylan's new ...
Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Saint Phnx
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Stevie and Al of Saint Phnx about their early beginnings in band Vigo Thieves, you’ll hear about their tours with Yung Blud and Lewis Capa...
Sean McDonald & cinch presents TRNSMT // Amy MacDonald
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blethered x cinch presents TRNSMT I'm joined by Amy MacDonald and we discuss her first steps in music, having a drink backstage with U2, and how much ...
Labour MSP Paul Sweeney
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Paul’s departure from Westminster and the realities of life during Covid after being an MP, moving to Holyrood to serve in the Scottish p...
Boxer Nathaniel Collins
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commonwealth Featherweight Champion boxer Nathaniel Collins tell me about his early steps into amateur boxing after overcoming a physical defect at b...
Celtic, Life Thereafter & Beating Cancer // with Dean Richardson
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former footballer Dean Richardson talks about his days as a youth player at Celtic in the early 2000’s and the progression of his career after leavi...
Actor Laura McMonagle
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish actor Laura McMonagle talks about her early days on BBC Scotland soap River City before going on to work with people like Ken Loach and Marti...
Only Fans Model Adelia Acker
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Only Fans phenomenon, the social stigma around it, and varying social attitudes around women and sexuality.We also reflect on the sexua...
Rose Reilly // Scotland’s World Cup Winner
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Classic Episode: Rose ReillyBorn in Stewarton, Ayrshire, Rose was a trailblazer in women's football, with an unparalleled career in France and Italy.R...
There’s No Such Thing As A Real Adult // with Jen Rippard
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A follow-up to my interview with ‘Scary Adult Things’ creator Duncan Cowles, I talk to Jennifer Rippard about her solo move to Australia, working ...
Musician Rianne Downey
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Rianne starting out as a busker in Glasgow and becoming a recording artist, Rianne explains how lockdown forced her to reflect on some p...
CBD: Myth or Miracle?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Emma O'Neil and Finlay Anderson to discuss CBD. Emma owns a CBD product company and Finlay is the Spa Director for the IHG hotel chain, ...
Comedian Paul Black
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and I look back at our first episode from January 2019 and discuss how much both of our lives have changed since then, we discuss Tik Tok and how...
What Does An Alcoholic Look Like? // with Jennifer Agnew
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Agnew and I discuss her reasons for attending AA meetings and choosing to remove alcohol from her life, our personal relationship with drinki...
From Congo to Glasgow // with filmmaker Etienne Kubwabo
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Etienne Kubwabo was born in Congo and had to flee to Uganda, by foot, with his family to escape when the country was being ravaged by war.On the way t...
Former BBC News Boss Atholl Duncan
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Atholl Duncan was the head of BBC News in Scotland and led the coverage on some of the most notable moments in Scotland’s recent history, including ...
T In The Park Boss & TRNSMT Founder Geoff Ellis
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ellis is the CEO of DF Concerts, the people who bring you countless festivals and live events throughout Scotland,We talk about Geoff’s early ...
Actor Martin Compston
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Martin Compston and we discuss the new series of Line of Duty and the challenges of filming under strict Covid regulations, Martin talks...
Scotland’s Youngest Ever MSP Ross Greer
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Greer is a Member of Scottish Parliament, and the youngest ever elected, representing West Scotland for the Green Party in 2016.We talk about beh...
Suicide: Less Hashtags, More Conversation Please // with Darren McGarvey
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Scottish rapper, author and social commentator Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey for a second time, on Blethered.We talk about Darren’s new T...
Adam Miller aka Old Firm Facts
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Miller is a football writer and columnist, who started out by writing and sharing jokes online on the very popular @OldFirmFacts Twitter account,...
Uncovering The Bosnian Genocide // with Robert McNeil MBE
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert McNeil is a Glaswegian who played a key role in uncovering the evidence of genocide in Bosnia with the United Nations, through the excavation o...
Author and Screenwriter Neil Forsyth
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author, screenwriter and journalist Neil Forsyth tells me about how he started out, and the weird and wonderful adventures he found himself on when wr...
True Crime Conversations // Glasgow Murderer Alexander Pacteau
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Dionne Basra and we’re talking about Alexander Pacteau, who was sentenced to life in prison at the High Court in Glasgow in 2015, fo...
Former Undercover Policeman Simon McLean
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simon McLean is a former undercover police officer who worked with the Serious Crime Squad in Glasgow, where he pursued drug dealers, gangsters, terro...
Should Scotland Legalise All Drugs? // with Campaigner For Drug Reform, Peter Krykant
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drug-law reform campaigner Peter Krykant talks about his own experience as a serious drug user before eventually going into recovery and turning his l...
All Bets Are Off // with GamTalk founder Paul Pettigrew
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founded by Paul Pettigrew in the wake of his own gambling addiction that saw him attempt to take his own life, GamTalk provides education on gambling ...
MTV Catfish UK x Blethered
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Matt Dean, Senior Casting Producer on MTV Catfish UK.Catfishing is the modern phenomenon of internet predators that fabricate online i...
The Stripper Diaries // with Lindsay Ferrigan
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Lindsay’s career in the radio industry and her time at TalkSport and we talk about the difficulties faced by women working in media, spec...
Presenter & Journalist Connie McLaughlin
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Connie’s career as a presenter, journalist and behavioural coach, starting out as a woman in an entirely male-dominated industry, and ...
Looking Back On Life // with My Grandpa
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with my Grandpa and talk to him about his life and experiences, and about our relationship and memories together.It was a great laugh and a...
Abducted, Imprisoned & Tortured In India // Jagtar Singh Johal
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Gurpreet, the brother of Jagtar Singh Johal, who was abducted on the streets of India in 2017 and subsequently accused of seven murders ...
Blethered en Español // Conversación con Pablo
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Un episodio en español, hablando con mi amigo Pablo.Pablo es de Argentina y ha vivido en Barcelona, Francia, Italia e Irlanda. Hablamos de la v...
A (Scottish-Indian) Woman In A Man’s World // with Aarti Joshi
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aarti Joshi is the head of marketing and communications for DF Concerts, the people who brought you T in The Park, TRNSMT and countless concerts and m...
Gambling Addiction & Campaigning For Regulation // with Matt Zarb-Cousin
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was previously Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman and has been instrumental in bringing about more stringent regulation on betting companies in the UK, ...
Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Graham Lyle
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Graham grew up in Largs and moved to London in the 1960’s, where he worked as a songwriter for Apple Music, the legendary music label owned by The B...
Shamima Begum, Deradicalisation & National Security // with Aimen Dean
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aimen Dean was a member of Al Qaeda before he defected to join MI6, where he continued to operate within Al Qaeda as an undercover spy.In this episode...
Guns, Gangs & Number 1 Hits // with Musician Dan Dare
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Music Producer & Performer Dan Dare grew up in West London and was involved in gang culture and serous crime at a young age, before throwing himse...
The LaFontaines Frontman Kerr Okan
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kerr is the front man of the phenomenal LaFontaines and he talks about how he fell into music and the mad journey that it’s taken him on.Kerr tells ...
Going Undercover // BBC Investigative Journalist Myles Bonnar
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Myles recently won a Gold Award for Best News Coverage at the Aria Awards in London for an exposé into a so-called ‘Pick Up Artist’ operating in ...
North Korea, ISIS & The EDL // with Jake Warren
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake is a documentary maker who has worked for Vice, the BBC, Channel 4 and many others - going into places like North Korea and Liberia, and getting ...
Pittodrie, Piqué & Poblenou // with Graham Hunter
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned football journalist Graham Hunter talks to me about his love of Spain, interesting points in his career and his thoughts on when luck meets o...
Planes, Trains & Public Relations // with Darryl Broadfoot
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darryl Broadfoot and I talk about his experiences across Scottish journalism and PR, the accessibility of sport in our society and we discuss the moll...
Morrissey’s Not Dead // with Matt Morgan
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Morgan talks about his current work projects, his personal perception of fame and the unpredictable nature of working with Russell Brand. Plus, w...
Author & Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Cosgrove talks about growing up in Perth before setting off for university, which saw him study in both England and America, including a stint ...
The Big Light x Blethered // Episode Zero
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to join The Big Light, Scotland's Podcast Network.Blethered is a grass-roots, independent production and here's a rundown of the story s...
The Man Behind The Musicians // with Paul Docherty
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul is currently a playback technician for Lewis Capaldi and has toured all over the world with some very well known acts, including Mø and Glasvega...
Broadcast Journalist Martin Geissler
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to broadcast news journalist Martin Geissler about his illustrious career to date, his slightly unconventional early steps in the industry, and...
Football Media Producer Laura Brannan
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is a football media producer and has worked at Celtic Football Club, Copa90.com and Motherwell Football Club, to name just a few. We discuss her...
Fame, Fortune & Fragility // with Gordon Smart
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting heavyweight Gordon Smart is back on Blethered and the conversation flows, as always. We discuss the concept of celebrity in modern societ...
Charles Ingram, Phone Hacking & Awful Advice // with Toby Tarrant
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Tarrant joins me for the second time to record another lockdown episode of Blethered. We talk about the new ITV drama ‘Quiz’, which tells the...
It’s A F*cking Lockdown // with Chris Gray
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ex-policeman, lawyer, celebrant and good pal of mine Chris Gray chats to me about his interesting professional life and we cover a variety of subjects...
What Part of Spain Are You From? Shettleston?
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Preview of the new Spanish series on Patreon where I'll be interviewing Spanish speaking friends in Barcelona and elsewhere. All episodes 100% in Span...
Saying Goodbye To Booze // with Journalist Paul English
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and broadcaster Paul English talks about his first ever media interview with Billy McNeill, the ever-changing face of journalism and the de...