CDDC Podcast

Comedian Billy Kirkwood talks to Chris about His start in comedy Comedy inspirations Working with Insane Championship Wrestling And much more   Instagram Billy Kirkwood - @billykirkwoodcomedy Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Emma talks to Greg and Chris about:   Training during COVID What motivated her to start competing  Being crowned Scotland's strongest woman Lifting the Dinnie stones Appearing on This Morning      And much more   Instagram  Emma Jane Smith - @pr1ncess.0f.p0wer Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Professional Boxer, Jay McFarlane talks to Greg and Chris about:   His start in boxing Fighting at Madison Square Garden Life in a Caribbean orphanage Competing in the Ultimate Boxer Dave Allen Bowing during the pandemic  Future plans   And much more   Instagram  Jay - @jaycarriganmcfarlane Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Mick talks to Greg about:   Performing in London's West End Working with the Strictly cast Covid restrictions in theatre Getting back to work after lockdown teaching in Moscow Future plans    And much more   Instagram  Mick - @mickaliss Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Dictator talk to Greg & Chris about:   Staying motivated through COVID How Dictator was formed The songwriting process Aspirations  Musical influences Future plans    And much more     Instagram  Dictator - @dictatorband Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc  

Author Paul Walsh talks to Greg & Chris about:   Staying motivated through COVID The publishing process The inspiration in his books Family life Starting PMGJ Storybooks Future plans    And much more     Instagram  Paul - @walshman6 Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc  

Chris and Greg look back at the past year of podcasts and share their favourite moments and stories

CDDC APPAREL PRESENTS - Dressed Down Episode 6    Greg and Chris talk a whole heap of nonsense and catch up after taking a well earned break

CDDC is on the road!  Coast to Country campers have provided us with a luxury motorhome to take in the beautiful NC500 Tonight's mini podcast is from Durness Kim and Greg talk about - Travelling to Skye and then on to Durness - An impromptu performance of Caledonia to a local police officer - Bumping in to Red Bull mountain biker, Danny MacAskill - Climbing the Old Man of Storr - The chilly waters of The Fairy Pools    

CDDC is on the road!  Coast to Country campers have provided us with a luxury motorhome to take in the beautiful NC500 Tonight's mini podcast is from Mallaig on Scotland's west coast   

Gary talks to Greg & Chris about:   Why he started ARC Fitness What is the remit of ARC  His own battle with addiction Dealing with lockdown The 5 pillars of ARC What the future holds for ARC Fitness   And much more       Instagram  ARC Fitness - @arcfitnessni Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

World record holding cyclist, Josh Quigley talks to Greg about:   Why he started cycling His battle with depression Alcohol & drug abuse Cycling round the world  Having the world record for cycling the NC500 What his future holds Aiming for the Tour de France       Instagram  Josh - @joshquigley2026 Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

MD of The Tiree Whisky Company, Ian Smith, talks to Greg & Chris about:   Covid on Tiree The history of distilling on Tiree The distilling ingredients and technique The future of the distillery  The Tiree Music Festival Traditional music and Trail West     Instagram  Ian - @smithytiree Tiree Whisky Company - @tireewhisky Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Thomas talks to Greg & Chris about:   Growing up in an abusive household Dealing with a ketamine addiction Being robbed at gun point  Going into rehab LAD bible & media attention Recovery Being invited to parliament What the future holds       Instagram  Thomas - @t_delaney Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc    

Pro Boxer, Martin Harkin on CDDC #49   Martin talks to Greg & Chris about: Growing up in Dumbarton Journey into boxing His amateur career Difference between amateurs & Pros Fighting in the “home corner” Importance of keeping busy Experiencing the first defeat What's next?   Instagram Martin - @mharkin92 Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

CDDC APPAREL PRESESNTS -  Dressed Down  Episode 5   Greg and Chris discuss Rangers winning the SPFL title and all the drama that surrounded this season    Instagram    Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

CDDC APPAREL PRESESNTS  Dressed Down  Episode 4     Instagram    Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc        

CDDC #48 with Martin Simpson, the managing director of Deeside Water Martin talks to Greg & Chris about: - How Deeside Water began - The rich history of the natural spring - What makes Deeside different to other mineral waters - The effect Covid and lockdown has had on business - The science and research into the water from around the world - Sustainability - Using the rare qualities of the water in Fuarain skin cream Instagram Deeside Water - @deesidemineralwater Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc Go to www.deesidewater.co.uk to find out more!

Greg and Chris take on the subject of Lockdown Dating! Instagram CDDC - @cddcpodcast Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Youtube football creator Matt 'Smiv' Smith talks to Greg & Chris about:   Road to Youtube  Most memorable moments with Palmers Hashtag United game  SE Dons games  Invincibles season On the Road series Goal mouth podcast   Instagram  Smiv - @smivadee Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

CDDC APPAREL PRESENTS - Dressed Down Episode 2 Greg and Chris get together for a chat about what has been on their minds and see where it takes them! Instagram Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Greg and Chris kick off a new series of podcasts where they take on the issues of the day along with tackling any subject sent in by listeners        Instagram    Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Paul talks to Greg & Chris about:   Lockdown & Covid Life growing up in Edinburgh Using heroin Joining the army at 30 Medical discharge Relapse into addiction Writing the book Support for the homeless What is next And much more      Instagram  Paul - @Paulboggie1979 Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc  

Craig and Johnny from Train - Mind Body Soul talk to Greg & Chris about : Gym closures during Covid/Lockdown What was the catalyst to start Train MBS What is their ethos and motivation Starting their own podcast Tips for success “ New Year, New Me” And much more   Instagram Train MBS - @train_mbs Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Centurion Journeyman Pro boxer, Lewis "Pooch" Van Poetics talks to Greg & Chris about: His beginnings in boxing What is the role of a Journeyman Life on the road His time in the army Tour in Afghanistan  His mindset Boxing during COVID His plans for the future   And much more      Instagram    Poochi - @poochi_17 Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc  

Comedians & friends of the podcast Iain Pringle and Taryam Boyd talk to Greg & Chris about their new podcast “ PRINGLE AND TARYAM TAKE ON REALITY”     Instagram    PATTOR - @pattorpod Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

Mental health expert and the founder of Headstrong Brian Costello talks to Greg and Mick about :   Working through anxiety   Mental health through COVID   Self Esteem & Self Worth   Setting Goals    And much more      Instagram    Brian-  @brian_headstrong Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc Mick - @mickaliss

Atta talks to Greg and Chris about  Beginnings as an actor Working in Ae Fond Kiss Karachi uncovered  Working on Trainspotting 2  His work in foreign film Working in the community  Show racism the red card And much more    Instagram  Atta - @attayaqub_ Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chriscddc

TV & Radio presenter Rachael O'Neil talks to Greg & Chris about:   How COVID / Lockdown effected her work How her career began Working in radio Creating content for “ the social”  Career highlights Advice to those looking for a career in the media Presenting her own radio show What are her career goals for the future And much more      Instagram  Rachael - @rachael_oneill Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67

Aidan talks to Greg and Chris about * What was the catalyst to write the book * Being groomed  * Addiction  * Dealing with trauma  * Lack of Fatherly relationship  * His higher power * Recovery process * Plans for the future And much more   Instagram Aidan - @aidanauthor Cddc - @cddcpodcast Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67

Robbie talks to Greg and Chris about    Working through COVID Travelling for ten years Being mugged on his first day of travelling  Meeting Greg in NZ Nearly being stabbed in Brazil Ringing the Hiroshima bell after being rescued from homelessness Finding artistic inspiration through living abroad   And much much more    Instagram    Robbie - @Robbieallenart  Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67  

Actor & Musician Tom Urie talks to Greg and Chris about    Working through COVID How he began in Acting Working on River City Working in Still Game, Chewin the Fat etc Trainspotting 2  Burke & Hare His music career Producing the Soundtrack for the Still Game live shows   And much much more    Instagram    Tom - @tomskers Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67   Twitter    Tom - @mrtomurie Cddc - @podcastcddc 

Danielle talks to Greg and Chris about    Working through COVID How she began in Acting Working on Molly & Mack Her process Stage acting And much more    Instagram    Danielle @daniellekjam  Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67   Twitter    Danielle - @daniellejam_act Cddc - @podcastcddc 

Cddc #34 with stand up comedian Jamie Kirk talks to Greg and Chris about  His beginnings in comedy How working as a bus driver inspires him Writing his show for the Glasgow comedy festival Stories from the circuit Working through COVID  Online Hangman And much more  Instagram  Jamie - @jamiekirk29  Cddc -  @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67

Chris and Greg have a couple of announcements to make and give shout outs to those who have helped progress the podcast! 

Stand up comedian Iain Pringle talks to Greg and Chris about  His beginnings in comedy His work in mental health advocacy  Comedy inspiration  Gigging stories Inspiration through COVID  And much more  Instagram  Iain Pringle - @iainpringle Cddc @cddcpodcast  Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67

Cddc #31 with World number one female rifle shooter Seonaid Macintosh Seonaid talks to Greg and Chris about Her introduction to shooting Training for her event and the Olympics Technique & Discipline Glasgow Commonwealth Games Missing out on Rio 2016 COVID's effects on Olympic selection Being in competition with her sister Balancing family and sports life Life outside shooting The Shooting World Cup And much more   Instagram Seonaid - @minimac_400 CDDC - @cddcpodcast Greg - @gregcddc Chris - @chris_shields67

SNP Councillor and founder of Melting Scot Junaid Ashraf talks to Greg and Chris about His introduction to politics The beginnings of “Melting Scot” Anti racism in education The trans Atlantic slave trade Scotland's role in the British empire His heritage Standing for election The Scottish Youth Parliament And much more     Instagram - @cddcpodcast @_junaidshraf @chris_shields67 @gregcddc

CDDC #29 with number 1 Billboard singer/songwriter KOOLKID      Greg's co-host is entrepreneur, digital marketing specialist, blogger and photographer - Charlie Archibald   Koolkid talks to Greg and Charlie about :   Becoming a " featured artist "  Working with Dark Heart and Spinnin records Working with Doctor P and Circus Records Branching out into other genres of music Upcoming projects Filming his new music video Writing camps Scottish heritage and kilt wearing What to expect from 2021 The new release (ONLY YOU NOW) on September 18th 2020    Instagram   @cddcpodcast @koolkidsongs @gregcddc @charliearchibald @chris_sheilds67  

S & C coach George Wishart talks to Greg & Chris about his journey into strength in conditioning coaching as well as making the transition into lecturing. He also talks about fad dieting, the importance of hydration and maximising the potential out of an athlete. George's Instagram - @geo_wishart CDDC instagram @cddcpodcast Greg's Instagram - @gregcddc Chris Instagram - @chris_shields67

Kirk is a champion bodybuilder who comes on to talk to Greg and Chris about the impact COVID-19 has had on the fitness industry and how his mental health has been affected by the pandemic. He also talks about his journey into bodybuilding and what it takes to become a champion in his chosen field. INSTAGRAM @mrasthetic  To keep up to date with everything we are doing at CDDC  YouTube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFNie6BVu-7viCHR86_c_A Twitter- @PodcastCDDC Instagram- @cddcpodcast email- cddcpodcast@gmail.com

  Singer Songwriter Mark Angels talks to Greg and Chris about : Lockdown productivity  His musical influences  creative process His introduction into the industry  The Let it Shine competition  Recording in L.A  Filming music videos  Working with Chinese band R1SE Being a platinum selling songwriter   Mark Angels Instagram - @markangels  CDDC Instagram @podcastcddc CDDC Twitter @cddcpodcast   Greg's Instagram - @gregcddc Chris Instagram - @chris_shields67

Florence and Madeleine popped by to discuss their open letter which they wrote to Scottish Parliament which addresses the way racism is dealt with in schools as well as shockingly low number of BAME teachers in schools.    To sign the petition and show your support to this fantastic movement please go to the website: https://reparationineducation.carrd.co/   Instagram    @florencecjoseph @madeleinejoseph @julietjoseph_ @ruebenljoseph   To keep up to date with everything we are doing at CDDC  YouTube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFNie6BVu-7viCHR86_c_A Twitter- @PodcastCDDC Instagram- @cddcpodcast email- cddcpodcast@gmail.com

Beverley Jane Smith the founder of Blaksmith Creatives talks to Greg & Chris about the thinking & process behind Blaksmith along with its origins. The conversation moves on to the Black Lives Matter movement and how it has changed society.    Instagram Handles   @blaksmithcreatives  @beverleyjanesmith   @cddcpodcast @Gregcddc @chris_shields67

Indie writer Paula comes on the talk to Greg and Chris about her debut novel The Lies She Told. She explains the plot and how the inspiration comes from a similar life experience. She also explains the differences in self promoting a book rather than going through the traditional routes. Instagram - @Paulajohnstonbooks To keep up to date with everything we are doing at CDDC  YouTube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFNie6BVu-7viCHR86_c_A Twitter- @PodcastCDDC Instagram- @cddcpodcast email- cddcpodcast@gmail.com

Taryam comes and talks to Greg and Chris about his life in Acting & Comedy as well as his latest venture as an Artist and everything in-between.  Strap in folks this is a wild one!! Instagram @taryam_boyd To keep up to date with everything we are doing at CDDC  YouTube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFNie6BVu-7viCHR86_c_A Twitter- @PodcastCDDC Instagram- @cddcpodcast email- cddcpodcast@gmail.com