St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles Podcast

Toni Graphia, the Executive Producer of the new hit show Outlander, talks with members of The St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles about what it is like to film in Scotland and how she is involved in bringing the show to an eager audience. She also talks of her time in Scotland, filming Outlander and living there while researching names and events that appear in the books. She reveals some suggestions for places to visit on a trip to Scotland. For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit www.standrewsla.org This podcast was produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

In this episode, we speak with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Richard Henderson. Dr. Richard Henderson discusses the ins-and-outs of science, career choices, philosophy, spirituality, his work with the electron microscope. For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit www.standrewsla.org This podcast was produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

David Macpherson, writer on Amazon's new show The Rig, sits down with St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles for an interview. The interview covers his career as a writer, tv shows and movies that influenced his writing career, and what projects he would like to work on. For more information about David Macpherson visit www.macpherzone.co.uk For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit www.standrewsla.org This podcast was produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

Join us as we talk about the legacy of movie star Gene Kelly, his legacy, Patricia's tribute to Gene with the show "Gene Kelly the Legacy" and the upcoming project with the Scottish Ballet. For more information visit WWW.GENEKELLY.COM & WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GENEKELLYTHELEGACY For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit www.standrewsla.org This podcast was produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles recently interviewed James Cosmo, who is best known for his role as Lord Commander Mormont in Game of Thrones. His film credits include Braveheart, Trainspotting, and The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury. This podcast is a fascinating look into the life of an experienced actor whose life led him to the profession of acting as well as into the roles he has played and continues to play in television and film. Follow James Cosmo online at https://jamescosmo.com https://www.facebook.com/jamescosmo.mbe/ https://www.instagram.com/realjamesco... https://twitter.com/MrJamesCosmo/ For more information about the St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit www.saintandrewsla.org. This podcast was produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

Gordon Noble and Nicholas Evans are the authors of The King In the North: The Pictish Realms of Fortriu and Ce. The book is an analysis of the Pictish kingdom and uses archeological, historical, and literary sources to analyze the society's political structure, economy, artisanship, and technology while also addressing the nature of Pictish identity. For more information about the Northern Picts visit www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernPicts For updated information about Gordon Noble and Nicholas Evans visit the University of Aberdeen website www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology To join the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit saintandrewsla.org Podcast produced and edited by Simply Podcasting www.simplypodcasting.io

We sit down with the CEO & Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet, Mr. Christopher Hampson. St. Andrew's member Bethanie Rayburn interviews Chris on how the Scottish Ballet has adapted during the Covid pandemic, picking innovative and daring projects, working with people with MS and Parkinson's and the creativity and uniqueness of Scottish Ballet. For more information about the Scottish Ballet - visit www.Scottishballet.co.uk

This week we sit down with Artist Gerard Burns, who is featured in the National Galleries of Scotland. Join host Jowanna Lewis and cohost Eilidh Miller as we talk with the artist and painter Gerard Burns. Gerard is one of Scotland's Leading Portrait Artists and has been the Artist of choice for dignitaries such as Nicola Sturgeon, with celebrities such as Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Ewan MacGregor and, also has a charitable side in which he has donated much of his work to help the homeless and has started projects to help feed some of the world's most impoverished communities. We talk about everything from art education, inspiration, and his various collections including the Saltire Collection, and the Mythology Collection.

This week we sit down with Scottish Affairs Counselor for the United States Joni Smith.  Join host Jowanna Lewis along with co-host Ian Skone-Rees as we talk with Joni Smith about the relationship between Scotland and the United States.  We talk about everything from tourism, econimic development, and the importance of maintaining diplomatic relationships between Scotland and the United States.  For more information about the Scottish Government visit WWW.GOV.SCOT. You can find them on twitter at @ScotGovUSA.  To join their mailing list email  washi.ScottishAffairs@fco.gov.ukVisit Their LinkedIn Page at www.linkedin.com/company/scotgovintheusaScottish Development International: www.SDI.CO.UKScreen Scotland: www.Screen.Scot

This week we sit down with landscape and documentary photographer Alex Boyd.Join host Jowanna Lewis along with co-host Richard Sparks, as we talk with Alex Boyd about the changing Scottish landscape, different photography techniques, and Instagram.  For more information about Alex Boyd visit WWW.ALEXBOYDPHOTOGRAPHY.COMFor more information about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

This week we sit down with acclaimed harpist Kate Targett-Adams.Join host Jowanna Lewis along with co-host Carolyn Sykes, as we talk with Kate Targett-Adams about growing up playing the harp, appealing to an international audience, and Auld Lang Syne.  This podcast will bring out the music lover in you.  For more information about Kate Targett-Adams visit WWW.KT-A.COMFor more information about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

This week we sit down with the President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Dr. David Caldwell.  Join host Jowanna Lewis along with co-host George Mitchell, VP of the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles, as we talk to Dr. Caldwell about archaeology, the Lewis Chessmen, and his adventures on Finlaggan, Islay.  This podcast will bring out the inner adventurer in you!For more information about the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland visit WWW.SOCANTSCOT.ORGFor more inforamtion about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

This week we sit down with Illusionist, Mentalist, and Performance Artist Scott Silven to talk to him about his upcoming immersive online experience The Journey presented by the Broad Stage.  Join host Jowanna Lewis along with co-host Steve Tom (NCIS Los Angeles, GEICO) as we talk to Scott about Scottish storytelling, his history as a mentalist and performance artist, and of course whiskey.For more information and to get your tickets to The Journey visit The Broad Stage website at WWW.THEBROADSTAGE.ORGFor more information about Scott Silven visit WWW.SCOTTSILVEN.COMFor more information about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

This week we sit down with the chairman of Visit Scotland, the national tourist board for Scotland, Lord Thurso.  We talk about visiting Scotland, surfing, and how the country is adapting and overcoming during COVID. For More Information and to schedule your next trip to Scotland visit WWW.VISITSCOTLAND.ORGFor more information about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

This week we sit down with renowned fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie. We talk about her Scottish heritage and how it shaped her career and desire to create new and exciting kilts.  For more information about Siobhan Mackenzie visit WWW.SIOBHANMACKENZIE.COM or  WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/SIOBHANMACKENZIEKILTSFor more information about the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit WWW.SAINTANDREWSLA.ORG

In the premiere episode of the St Andrew's Society podcast host and moderator Jowanna Lewis and episode co-host Ben Wilkins (Whiplash) talk with the director of Robert The Bruce Mr. Richard Gray.  We talk about filming in Montana's brutal winter, staying creative during Covid-19, and the future of cinema.  For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit http://www.saintandrewsla.org

Welcome to a new podcast series from the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles. We will have fascinating interviews with entertainment personalities, government leaders, and community advocates.  For more information about upcoming episodes as well as our premier date visit https://saintandrewsla.org Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles, where Scotland meets the City of Angels.