Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 103 Today I am chatting with Tim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group. And, if you're thinking, ‘Currency? Well, that doesn't sound very interesting', then stay tuned because Tim and Ian will have you convinced otherwise. In fact after this podcast you'll be telling your pals that currency is the most important subject to learn about if they want to live in a successful Scotland. And that would be true. Tim and Ian chat about all things related to the upcoming Scottish Currency Group Conference. The conference will take place on the 21st of September, 2024, at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline. If I were to reduce the aim of the conference to a single phrase, that phrase would be: ‘why an independent Scotland has to have its own currency.' That's not their description, that's one I made up  - because that's the impression I got from reading the conference program.  I hope you enjoy my conversation with Tim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group. Links Tim Rideout on Twitter Ian Stewart - Bylines Scotland Tim Rideout videos Ian Stewart on Facebook Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Podcast music by Jim Byrne

Welcome to Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 102.  Today, Pat chats with Billy Kay – writer, broadcaster, multi-award-winning producer and promoter of the Scots language. Billy has a new book called 'Born in Kyle: A Love Letter to an Ayrshire Childhood.' I recommend it wholeheartedly; we attended a recent event at Glasgow University where he read from it and regaled us with many hilarious tales from his childhood. Check out Billy's website for his full biography, more great books, and details about upcoming events. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Billy Kay Music by Jim Byrne  

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 101 Dr Elisa Segnini and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez chat to Pat about the exhibition ‘Masks We Wear' Today Pat chats to Dr Elisa Segnini from the University of Glasgow and Rodrigo Hernandez Gomez from Hyndland Secondary School's, Art Department. Elisa and Rodrigo talk about their exhibition ‘Masks We Wear' - currently on at at University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre - until the 6th of April 2024.  That's where we came across the exhibition and it was so good that we just had to meet them - tell the world about their work and the work of the talented pupils. The masks were created by S3 and S5 pupils at the school.  You can catch the exhibition until 6th April, 2024 at University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre. The couple came along with their lovely sons Icaro (7yrs) and Cosimo (4yrs) - they watched a cartoon - if you hear a noise in the background - that's them playing together in the next room. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Read the feature on 'Masks We Wear' Advanced Research Centre at Glasgow University Music by Jim Byrne

Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim about her new film, Denmark - the State of Happiness Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 100 Welcome to Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat. Remarkably, this is episode 100. Hurrah! Well done to us. :-)  This is the second half of my chat with the esteemed broadcaster, podcaster, journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch. In part one, we learned about Lesley's formative years and we learned about the background to the making of her latest film, Denmark - the State of Happiness. In this second part of our chat, Lesley talks about the film itself and explains exactly why you must go and see it. And I agree.  It's a fabulous film. If you get a chance to see it, grab a ticket and go along. You'll enjoy it.  Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Pat on Twitter Lesley Riddoch Music by Jim Byrne

Lesley Riddoch talks to Jim Byrne about, ‘Denmark - the State of Happiness'.  And more. Part 1 of 2 Episode 99 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Lesley Riddoch is a tour de force. She is a political activist, pioneering publisher, writer, podcaster, independence and land-reform campaigner and, last but not least, a role model for women in Scotland and far beyond.  It was great to chat with Lesley about her student days at Oxford, her work in both the mainstream and independent media, the current state of Scottish politics and. of course, about the making of her latest film, 'Denmark - the State of Happiness'. It's a brilliant, inspirational film that I recommend you seek out.  I guarantee you will enjoy this chat. Lesley is forthright, a natural storyteller and always speaks directly from her heart. Not only will you enjoy the podcast, it will be an education. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Pat on Twitter Lesley Riddoch Music by Jim Byrne

Writer and writing tutor Dave Manderson Chats to Pat Welcome to episode 98 of Jim and Pat's Glasgow West End Chat. Today Pat will be chatting to writer and former creative writing tutor Dave Manderson.  Dave works with literary organisations such as Scottish PEN, he organises and runs literary events and has presented illustrated talks on a range of different topics - including topics as diverse as serial killers and Scottish identity.  He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He recently curated a series of films written by Alan Sharp called, ‘From Greenock to Hollywood', and he has written a book about the same Scottish filmmaker called,'The Anti-hero's Journey'.  At the moment Dave is working on a book of short stories and a new novel.   Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Pat on Twitter Dave Manderson Dave Manderson on Twitter Music by Jim Byrne

Donella Campbell chatting to Pat about her book, The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 97 We have another great guest. Pat will be chatting with Glasgow West End's own, Donella Campbell. Donella is the writer of the book, ‘The Girl Who Invented Dusty Springfield'.  Dusty Springfield, certainly one of my favourite singers of all time. This is a meticulously researched book, which covers the singer's early life, as Donella seeks to find the person behind the trademark mascara and blond beehive.   It is the story of her transformation into one of the 1960's most iconic and best singers. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Pat on Twitter Donella Campbell - Who invented Dusty Springfield Music by Jim Byrne  

Episode 96 - Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Pat chats with Jeane Freeman OBE We are thrilled to have Jeane Freeman OBE, former politician and SNP member, as our guest on the Podcast. Jeane is truly one of the good people in this world. You will know her best from the daily Covid briefings - at the height of the pandemic - as she put her heart and soul into trying to keep us all safe. Jeane's political journey began in 2016 when she secured the constituency seat of Carrick, Cumnock, and Doon Valley, becoming an MSP. By 2018, she had earned her place in the Scottish Cabinet. Hailing from South Ayrshire, Jeane was raised in a working-class family that supported trade unions and the Labour party. Her passion for helping others was evident early on when, in 1979, she became the first woman to chair the National Union of Students in Scotland. Even before her role as an MSP, Jeane had already accumulated a wealth of experience as a dedicated political activist. I hope you enjoy Pat's chat with Jeane Freeman. Links Jeane Freeman at Glasgow University Jeane Freeman at the Scottish Parliament Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End. @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne Photo by: By Scottish Government - Social Security Scotland recruitment, CC BY 2.0  

Episode 95 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple  - part two The second part of my chat with Glasgow's own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple.  Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand music producer and Monica for her musicianship, songwriting and her incredible voice.  Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol said, Monica possesses one of the "greatest ever voices to come out of Scotland'. I couldn't argue with that. :-) Apart from their own musical adventures - which stretch back to the 1980s and include the indie rock band Thrum, they have collaborated with, among others: Bell and Sebastian, Chris Connelly, James Grant of Love & Money, Chris Coco. Monica has duetted with none other than Shane McGowan of the Pogues. We chat about how they met, their musical influences, record deals, their adventures in America and working with big-name producers - including our very own Edwin Collins.  Links Tenement & Temple on Bandcamp Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End. @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Episode 94 of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Johnny Smillie and Monica Queen of Tenement & Temple chat with Jim - part one In this episode I was delighted to chat to Glasgow's own music legends Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie - of the band Tenement and Temple.  Johnny is known for his accomplished guitar playing, songwriting and as an in-demand music producer and Monica for her musicianship, songwriting and her incredible voice.  Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol said, Monica possess one of the "greatest ever voices to come out of Scotland'. I couldn't argue with that. :-) Apart from their own musical adventures - which stretch back to the 1980s and include the indie rock band Thrum, they have collaborated with, among others: Bell and Sebastian, Chris Connelly, James Grant of Love & Money, Chris Coco. Monica has duetted with none other than Shane McGowan of the Pogues. We chat about how they met, their musical influences, record deals, their adventures in America and working with big-name producers - including our very own Edwin Collins.  And because we nattered on so much, I decided to split the chat across two episodes. Enjoy.  Links Tenement & Temple on Bandcamp Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End. @glasgowswestend     Music by Jim Byrne

Episode 93 Carla is a poet, she is the poetry editor at the Scots Language Centre, she's an author, events organiser, and the host of the show 'Express Yourself' on Sunny Govan Radio.  The Express Yourself show features poets and music and as it says in the blurb, "The chat is minimal, but the banter maximum". Carla lives in Glasgow but originally she comes from Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Links Carla Woodburn Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End. @glasgowswestend     Music by Jim Byrne

I was delighted and excited to chat to Billy Kay: writer, broadcaster, multi-linguist, and champion of the Scots language - most notably through his book 'The Mither Tongue', which is quite rightly regarded as a classic of contemporary Scottish culture. Billy is a much-honored individual but, for many people, he came to prominence recently for his address to the Scottish parliament - the first ever to have been presented in Scots. Scots in the Scottish Parliament - heaven forbid! In this episode we chat about Billy's early life in his beloved Galston in Ayrshire, his education, his love of the Scots language and his passion for Scottish independence, which, as he sees it, is the only route to saving the language and culture of Scots. With his deep knowledge of Scottish history he effortlessly roams across several centuries of Scottish witers and characters: Burns, Sir Walter Scot, James Boswell, the painters JD Ferguson, Allan Ramsay and more. The thing about Billy is that - just talking to him - made me feel more intelligent than I am. that's a talent! Enjoy. Links Billy Kay. Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End. @glasgowswestend @billykayscot   Music by Jim Byrne

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 91 In this episode the writer Alan Gillespie talks about his first novel, The Mash House; it is a novel of isolation and fear set in an isolated Highland village on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  Alan Gillespie is a writer and teacher from Fife. He has studied at the University of Stirling, Glasgow and Strathclyde.  His articles and stories have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, the Herald, Northwards Now, New Writing Scotland and elsewhere. In 2011 he was awarded the Scottish Emerging Writer's residency at Cove Park. The Mash House is his first novel.  Links Alan Gillespie Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend  

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 90 In this episode Pat chats to Brendon McIlroy, the founder and Artistic Director of Glasgow based production company Halo Arts. Halo Arts is an innovative production company, delivering inclusive projects, productions and events. As well as his work with Halo, Brendon is West End Festival's Senior Event Manager, having worked for the charity since 2007. Links Halo Arts Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 89 In this episode, Pat chats with Bob McDevitt, programmer of Glasgow's Aye Write festival; which I'm sure you know, is Glasgow’s Book Festival.  Among many other things, Pat gets the lowdown on this year's programme; how it will work online and how that presents both challenges and opportunities for new and interesting ways to present authors and their books.   Bob is also Programmer for Bloody Scotland, a keen photographer, and let's not forget, author of 101 Men in Kilts. :-) Links Aye Right - Glasgow Book Festival Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 88 In this episode Pat is chatting to Elspeth King, a curator, writer and social historian. As curator of social history at the People's Palace Museum, Elspeth and her team saw the small local history museum blossom to become an award winning, significant cultural attraction, held in great affection by the people of Glasgow. Equally appreciated was the magnificent Winter Gardens attached to the museum. Elspeth has written several books on social history, on the People's Palace and Glasgow's Barras.  Elspeth achieved further success as Director of the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. She was awarded an honorary Doctorate of the University of Stirling in 2005 for outstanding work in developing Scottish museums and in promoting Scottish history and culture.  Currently she is a prominent activist with the Save the Winter Gardens Campaign. Fighting to ensure Glasgow does not lose this iconic venue.  Links Save the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens for the City of Glasgow - supporter comments Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend This photo is from Wikipedia and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.  

Lesley O'Brien - Part 2: Chatting with Jim Byrne about becoming a professional storyteller Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 87 In this episode storyteller, poet, singer, songwriter Lesley O'Brien talks about her own journey to becoming a professional storyteller, poet, songwriter and singer. It was a joy to chat with Lesley.  Save Carlton Studios This is our second special episode to Help Save Carlton Studios. Carlton Studios will close if money cannot be raised to see it through the current lockdown. With no financial help from the government, it is up to Glasgow's community of arts and music lovers and friends to keep the studio open until it can start earning its own keep again.  if Carlton closes it means a loss of income for many workers, including cleaners, café staff, music tutors, sound engineers, filmmaker and studio assistants. Links: Save Carlton Studios Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 86 Lesley O'Brien - Part 1: Help Save Carlton Studios In this special episode of Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat Jim speaks to storyteller, poet, singer, songwriter and all-round magical person Lesley O'Brien about the threat to one of Glasgow's best-loved music studios. Carlton Studios will close if enough money cannot be raised to see it through the lockdown. With no financial help from the government, it is up to Glasgow's community of arts and music lovers and friends to keep the studio open until it can start earning its own keep again.  if Carlton closes it means a loss of income for many workers, including cleaners, café staff, music tutors, sound engineers, filmmaker and studio assistants. Lesley talks about the studio's history and tells us how we can keep this well-loved institution open.  Links: Save Carlton Studios Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 85 In this episode Pat chats to long term friend and former neighbour Anita Manning. Anita stayed in the flat across from us – 'up the close' – when we  lived at Glasgow Street, Hillhead. She is owner of Glasgow's Great Western Auctions, and is reputedly Scotland's first female auctioneer. You will also know Anita as TV's antiques expert from Flog it!, Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Road Trip. Links Great Western Auctions Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 84 In this episode Pat chat's to Ruth Marsh - Head of Scottish Press at Glasgow Film Festival. Ruth works in arts marketing with a variety of major Scottish festivals including Scottish Queer International Film Festival, Glasgow International Comedy Festival and Cromarty Film Festival. Links Ruth Marsh on Twitter Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestennd  

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 83 In this episode Pat chats to Jim Ferguson: a writer, performance poet, creative writing tutor and founding member of Cheeky Besom Productions. His new poetry collection Poor World will be launched at The Calton Bar, Glasgow on 28 March, 2020. Links Jim Ferguson Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat  - Episode 82 In this episode Pat chats to writer Stewart Ennis. Stewart began his career as a journalist and a nurse, but now works as a writer, actor, lecturer, creative writing tutor and occasional photographer. Blessed Assurance (Vagabond Voices) - listed by Bottle Imp as one of Scotland’s Best Books of 2019 - is Stewart's first novel. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Stewart Ennis Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat  - Episode 81 Sarah Kudirka is an award winning contemporary artist based in Glasgow. We were enchanted by her work, which is about shapes and edges of things: objects, buildings and words. Her Polaroid City Skies series is about walking and looking up at the sky between tall buildings - in London, Berlin, Glasgow, Sydney and Hong Kong. Sarah also works as a creative consultant with architects and engineers on global projects. You can see Sarahs vivid and unique work at the Wasps Winter Artists and Makers Market, The Briggait Saturday 7 December. Don't miss it - I can recommend it. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Glasgow artist Sarah Kudirka Wasps Winter Artists and Makers Market Twitter: @glasgowswestend    

jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 80 Pat chats to writer and poet Tracy Patrick. Her debut novel, Blushing is for Sinners was commended by the Saltire First Book of the Year Award judges, 2019. Her poetry pamphlet, Wild Eye Fire Eye is inspired by animals in Celtic art, religion and myth and remarkably it is designed, illustrated and hand-stitched by the author. Tracy has also written a play about sex trafficking, called My Body My Business - which will be performed on 29 November, 2019 at the Spot the Signs Human Trafficking Event, Paisley. Links 'Spot the Signs' Human Trafficking Event, Paisley Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 79 Pat chats to Evelyn McDonald, Westender and C.E.O. of Scottish EDGE which is a Community Interest Company. Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth entrepreneurial talent. Evelyn is also a board member at the Scottish Design Exchange and an assessor of the Small Business Charter Award. Links Scottish EDGE Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 78 I had a great chat with my cousin Marian Colquhoun, the Head of Props at Scottish Opera. I found out how Marian worked her way to the top of the theatrical props tree (so to speak) - while we swapped a few family stories along the way. My conclusion; the most desirable job in the arts is the perfect fit for the nicest person I've ever met. :-) Links Marian Colquhoun on the Scots What Hae! Podcast Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Photo by Ken Dundas.

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 77 Pat chats to Julie Rea, writer and playwright Julie Rea, writer and playwright was winner of Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award 2017. She has been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards and has had her work published in several literary journals. She has completed a short story collection and is currently working on her first novel. This Autumn Julie’s work will be performed by Short Attention Span Theatre at The Gilded Balloon on 6 November. Her David Bowie inspired play ‘John’ will be performed at Words and Music, The Sound of Young Scotland on 21 November, 2019. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Julie Rea, writer and playwright Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 76 Pat chats to local Westender, actor of stage and screen, musician and playwright Dave Anderson. I suspect you already know Dave in some capacity; he was a member of the politically-minded 7:84 group a founder of the Wildcat Productions company along with David MacLennan. He has appeared in numerous films and television programmes - including Gregory's Girl, Doctor Who, The Avengers, Taggart and more recently Still Game. He is also an accomplished musician and regularly appears as part of the Oran Mor Play Pie and Pint team. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Dave Anderson Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 75 In this episode Pat chats to Chilean/Canadian Mariella Villalobos, a freelance Illustrator and a Master of Design graduate from Glasgow School of Art. Mariella talks to Pat about the inspiration behind her work - including Pinochet’s coup in Chile and her love of seabirds. She highlights the difficulties students faced at GSA when the second fire occured and the barriers the UK's immigration policy creates for graduates wishing to remain and work in Scotland.   Links Mariella Villalobos Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End. Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Cha - Episode 74 In this episode Pat chats to Scottish poet/writer Ali Whitelock. Her first book ‘poking seaweed with a stick and running away from the smell’ was launched at Sydney Writers Festival in 2008. The book received critical acclaim in Australia and the UK. Ali is now living in Australia where she ia a full time writer. Recently she's been back in Scotland performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh Book Festival. In September she'll be heading over to Ireland with shows in Limerick, Belfast, Dublin & Cork.(Details at aliwhitelock.com) You can catch Ali at Waterstones Byres Road on Thursday 29 August, when she'll be performing with Magi Gibson and Jenny Lindsay. Links Ali Whitelock Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Cha - Episode 73 In this episode, I was delighted to have a chat with multiple award winner Chris Forbes, star of BBC's Scot Squad and one of Scotland's most in-demand comedians. Chris’s other TV credits include Jonathan Creek and Mountain Goats on BBC One and Only An Excuse on BBC Scotland. And many more. Chris chats about his unusual route to becoming a comedian; how his talent for basketball became his ticket to the big time. Keep listening for the full story. Links Chris Forbes at the Comedy Club 30 June 2019 Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 72 Pat Byrne Chats to David Robertson, Director of Four Acres Charitable Trust. The Four Acres Charitable Trust was set up to acquire, restore and convert historic buildings so they could be used for cultural activities and artistic pursuits. Both preserving the buildings and creating employment opportunities. The trust owns both the Cottiers Theatre and Websters Theatre's in the West End. Pat has been a long time supporter and promoter of both projects - so she was delighted when David agree to come on to the podcast for a chat. Links: Four Acres Charitable Trust Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

Westender, Maree Blackie Ferguson, is an exuberant and inspirational hypnotherapist. Marie’s latest therapy involves the installation of a virtual gastric balloon. And the news is that Pat was guinea pig for this new therapy. We hear all about it - and much more -  in this fascinating episode. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 71 Links Marie Blackie Fergusong on Facebook Pat's Glasgow West End Chat

In this episode I chat the musician and songwriter Stephen Bull about his life as a musician and about his lastest project called Nebular Tuesday. Nebular Tuesday combines literature and music to tell a mysterious story set on a remote Scottish Island. Stephen tells a fascinating tale of the up and downs of being a professional musician in an ever changing music business. A genuine talent with a story to tell.  Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 70 Links Nebular Tuesday - a rehearsed readng  Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Emily Cutts Chair and founder of the Children’s Wood (a project in Glasgow’s West End) chats to Pat about her book ‘The Dear Wild Space: green spaces, community and campaigning’. Emily is an enthusiastic advocate of the importance of wild spaces and outdoor play for children. She has just released a book entitled ‘The Dear Wild Space: green spaces, community and campaigning’ which she will be talking about at Aye Write. Satureday 31 March, 2019 in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 69 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End The Childrens Wood Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Film director Niall McCann and musician Adrian Crowley talk to Pat about the film The Science of Ghosts The Science of Ghosts was one of the standout films at Glasgow Film Festival 2019. Directed by Niall McCann, the film focuses on the life of the musician Adrian Crowley, Pat caught up with the two Irishmen at Citizen M, Glasgow. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 68 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End The Science of Ghosts Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Karl Geary is an Irish born actor and writer, now living in Glasgow after having spent many years in New York. His debut novel Montpelier Parade was selected as a Book of the Year in the Irish Times and The Times and SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2017 It was described by The Guardian as ‘an auspicious debut’. Karl is also an accomplished actor and director. His acting roles include Sex and the City, Hysteria – The Def Leppard Story, and Hamlet (2000). And notably he appeared in Madonna's Sex book. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 67 Links Karl Geary on Wikipedia Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Terry Neason, singer songwriter, actor, stage performer and business coach chats to Pat A real treat for you this week. Pat took a trip to the Kings Theatre to chat with the singer songwriter, actor, stage performer and business coach Terry Neason. Terry is a born entertainer; she chats about her role in The Glasgow Girls (currently playing in Dublin) and her work with the groundbreaking 7.84 and Wildcat Theatre Companies. We hear about Terry's philosophical approach to life and about all the laughs and heartaches she's had along the way. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 66 links Terry Neason Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Freelance photographer Denise chats with Pat Pat chats to freelance photographer Denise Noone. We first met Denise when we visited the amazing ‘Bathing Bells’ photography exhibition at Govanhill Baths late last year. Denise explains the inspiration behind the exhibition and her approach, her education in Ireland, London and at Glasgow University. And tells Pat about working in Cafe Gandolfi - a job she loved. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 65 Links Ruby Love Photography Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 64 Pat chats to Ruby McCann is a Glasgow poet, writer, playwright, and creative writing tutor. She’s won numerous awards had her work featured in many publications and is promoter and facilitator of numerous creative events. You can tell that Pat loved chatting to Ruby - about all the projects she is involved in and numerous talented writers she has worked with. I can safely say that when it comes to representing the best of Scotland's literature Ruby is the perfect ambassador. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Ruby McCann on Twitter Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Poet Magi Gibson chats to Pat. Magi Gibson is a poet, writer and creative writing tutor. Originally from Kilsyth, now living in Glasgow’s West End. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 63 Magi has had so many accolades and accomplishments that it would be impossible for me to list even a small portion of them here. She was the first Makar of the City of Stirling (for 500 years) and has held three Scottish Arts Council Creative Writing Fellowships and one Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellowship with the University of Paisley. Magi was Writer in Residence with the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow and Reader in Residence with Glasgow Women’s Library from 2012 - 2015. Her work has won many prizes and is well loved by fellow writers and former students. Magi's latest poetry collection, Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks is out now from Luath Press. Links Poet & Writing Tutor Magi Gibson Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Pat chats with Eileen Reid, writer with the Scottish Review. Eileen chats about her family, music, the Communist connection in Clydebank, her father Jimmy Reid and her friend Kenneth Roy who was the journalist and editor of the Scottish Review. Pat and Eileen haven't seen each other for 40 years so they have a bit of catching up to do. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 62 Links Eileen writing for the Scottish Review Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

What's Pat been up to: Christmas Shopping, cutting edge Gothic style, St Louis in Partick, Christmas movies, The Primevals fundraising gig and Pat's birthday treats. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 61 Links What's on at the movies Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

What's Pat been up to? Paisley Makar Brian Whittingham, , Glasgow Cabbie Stef Shaw, Christmas Market St Enoch, Decorating, Pantos and Christmas Shows Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 60 Links Paisley Makar Brian Whittingham Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

Brian Whittingham - poet, writer and playwright chats to Pat about his writing and his transition from steelworker to writer. Brian has produced numerous collections of his work and gained many awards. He is about to become the first ever Tannahill Weaver, Makar of Paisley. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 59 Links Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Brian Whittingham - poe, writer and playwright Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

What's Pat been up to: Pizza at one of the world's best, Eileen Reid interview, Vinnicome Street Christmas Market and Dee Dee Cuddihy - Wee Guide to Porridge. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 58 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

What's Pat been up to: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Miss Cranston Willow Tearoom, Nancy Smillie turns 30, Glasgow University Own Wool and Glasgow's Forgetting Women. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 57 Links Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End  Miss Cranston Willow Tearoom Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne  

May Miles Thomas - the Glasgow born multi award winning film director and screenwriter speaks to Pat. They chat about the Scottish film industry and her latest film, La Voyageuse. The film is based on the life of her late mother-in-law, Erica Thomas. who was Born in Hungary in 1933, came to the UK in 1938 and worked as a scientist during the cold war. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 56 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End May Miles Thomas Film Director & Screenwriter Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

What Pat's been up to: Day of the Imprisoned Writer, Glasgow Vintage Co, Big Feed Govan, Night at the Museum, Websters Theatre and much more. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 55 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Day of the Imprisoned Writer Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

What Pat's been up to: Film Festivals galore, Creative Conversations, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Websters Theatre, Carlton Jug Band and the Open day at Centre for advanced textiles. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End - Episode 54 Links Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End  Centre for advanced textiles (CAT) Music by Jim Byrne Twitter: @glasgowswestend

What Pat's been up to: Sandie Knudson of YYes - Portraits Of A Nation, The Queensferry Bridge, Halloween, Havana Film Festival, Poetry by Rizwan Alkhta 'Lahore, I am coming'  Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 53 Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End YYES - Portraits Of A Nation Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne