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A Podcast About Scotland. Rory "Haverin" Angus, Chris "Caber Crusher" Irvine & Jonny "The Highland Flinger" Naismith: We are three life long friends and displaced Scotsmen, who get together to talk about our homeland, the weird stuff that happens there and to remind us why we are the way we are. Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com Website: www.thistledonicelypod.com Twitter: @ThistleDoPod

Rory, Chris, Jonny


    • Jan 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 107 EPISODES

    4.9 from 56 ratings Listeners of Thistle Do Nicely that love the show mention: scottish, wit, culture, history, humor, laugh, funny, guys, new, listen, love, always, thank, work, great, show, good, especially their accents.


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    The Thistle Do Nicely podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. From their banter and accents to their take on current Scottish events, this podcast never fails to crack me up. It's refreshing to listen to a podcast where the hosts genuinely enjoy each other's company and have such great chemistry. I love how they effortlessly mix humor, history, and wit into every episode, making it both entertaining and educational.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the camaraderie between the hosts. As childhood friends, their chemistry is evident throughout every episode. Their back-and-forth banter is hilarious and keeps me engaged from start to finish. Additionally, their accents add a delightful touch to the podcast and make it even more enjoyable to listen to.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to cover a wide range of topics related to Scottish culture. Whether they're discussing pop culture or diving into historical figures like Andy Murray, they always provide interesting insights that are accessible even for listeners who may not have much prior knowledge about Scotland. This podcast has truly inspired me to learn more about different cultures and explore topics beyond my usual interests.

    However, if there was one downside to this podcast, it would be that sometimes the humor can be a bit niche or reliant on inside jokes between the hosts. While these moments may still be amusing, they might not land as well for new listeners who aren't familiar with their dynamic or references.

    In conclusion, The Thistle Do Nicely podcast is an absolute joy to listen to. The hosts' witty conversations combined with their knack for storytelling create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like sitting around a campfire with old friends. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone who enjoys a mix of humor, history, and cultural insights. It's definitely one of my favorite podcasts and I always eagerly await each new episode.



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    Burns After Reading: TDN Takes You to Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 82:26


    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!SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://flaviar.com/blogs/flaviar-times/burns-night-fun-factshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomondhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_CummingChvrches - The Mother We ShareThe Corries - Lewis Bridal Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgiRY0rYuu4The High Life Themehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scHphdssFIc

    A Disgusting Christmas in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 88:23


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:Christmas in Scotland (2023) Dir. David Lumsdenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt28421048/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_christmas%2520in%2520schttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/24/k-pop-band-mistakenly-sport-wrong-rangers-shirts-at-dallas-gighttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 126:54


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)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-27888844https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/scotlands-dog-suicide-bridge-worlds-27826374https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9447271/scots-baffled-as-alpaca-spotted-hanging-out-carhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62673476https://www.matteason.co.uk/scotbeats/Fatboy Slim - Praise You https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/day-vladimir-putin-stole-pocketful-27808979

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    99.99999...a wee bit more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 2:44


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

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    99 and a Wee Bit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 2:43


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

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    Whisky Part 2: Quizzes, Lagavulin & Diabetic Urine Whisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 77:24


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhyhttps://www.ft.com/content/10ff54be-e215-409e-ae4b-71e885ec03a8https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pisskyhttps://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/food-and-drink/whiskyhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2018/04/29/whisky-hunting-20-rare-and-incredibly-hard-to-find-whiskies-worth-the-investment/?sh=5a8a84d55f03https://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-23188906https://www.thesingleton.com/https://www.foodandwine.com/news/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reachhttps://whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/p/z-whisky-glossary.htmlhttps://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/20215/10-of-the-world-s-weirdest-whiskies/https://www.mantelligence.com/most-expensive-scotch-whisky/ Campbeltown Loch by Andy Stewarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_P46gNf_khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HDBSm2s18s

    Whisky Part 1: It Makes Us Frisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 86:42


    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.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhyhttps://www.ft.com/content/10ff54be-e215-409e-ae4b-71e885ec03a8https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pisskyhttps://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/food-and-drink/whiskyhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2018/04/29/whisky-hunting-20-rare-and-incredibly-hard-to-find-whiskies-worth-the-investment/?sh=5a8a84d55f03https://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-23188906https://www.thesingleton.com/https://www.foodandwine.com/news/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reachhttps://whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/p/z-whisky-glossary.htmlhttps://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/20215/10-of-the-world-s-weirdest-whiskies/https://www.mantelligence.com/most-expensive-scotch-whisky/ Campbeltown Loch by Andy Stewarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_P46gNf_kEpic Trailer by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Jonny Gets Kidnapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 6:41


    We'll be back next week to talk about all  things whisky when we have him home safe and sound. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 48:59


    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.SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charliehttps://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuarthttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 47:42


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!  We said we'd never talk about it. Turns out we lied. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charliehttps://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuarthttps://cullodenbattlefield.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-secret-symbols-of-the-jacobites/https://www.ksby.com/what-means-1-staircase-baluster-upside-down

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 93:17


    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!  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/stars-who-made-it-big-edinburgh-fringe-846297https://www.thefreelibrary.com/POWERS+OF+SCOTLAND%3B+Mike+Myers+scoffed+free+meals+in+the+TV+studio...-a060512084https://www.thenational.scot/news/20188636.actor-mike-myers-chose-scottish-accent-shrek/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Myershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_I_Married_an_Axe_Murdererhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108174/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0The La's There she goeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kptp9SmM5Yhttps://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/scottish-soccer-hooligans/2868175So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) Dir. Thomas Schlamme

    Susan Boyle: The "Hairy Angel" of Blackburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 75:50


    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.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autismSusan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar (2011) dir. Osca Humphreyshttps://www.tvtechnology.com/news/youtube-lists-mostwatched-videos-of-2009https://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-Watthttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/apr/18/susan-boyle-britains-got-talenthttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143464686526https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXXDF2bwdFshttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jun/01/susan-boyle-taken-to-priory-clinichttps://www.theguardian.com/media/mediamonkeyblog/2009/jul/22/barack-obama-susan-boylehttps://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/susan-boyle-turns-down-date-with-obama/097e7c0f-78c1-4b59-be06-10112003015fhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Boylehttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-11793403https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn7So0NC74shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUY300UJjGEhttps://playbill.com/article/new-musical-i-dreamed-a-dream-to-tell-susan-boyles-life-story-com-180156https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99vN7pB8zcohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5sFowfXKO0500 Miles by Susan Boyle, Written by Charlie Reid, Craig Reid

    The Mad Piper: D-Day's Scottish Soundtrack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 43:01


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5rOrWiCZRohttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/world/europe/20millin.html?src=me&ref=generalhttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 56:26


    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=2f572e6b3eb6411dSláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411dBiffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland (2022) Jack Lowehttps://www.amazon.com/Biffy-Clyro-Cultural-Sons-Scotland/dp/B09T29Z2Q2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyrohttps://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-biffyhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/269159-Biffy-Clyrohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyrohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

    Biffy Clyro Part 1: Mon The Biff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 55:34


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411dhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyrohttps://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-biffyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyrohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

    Thistle News Nicely: All Filler No Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 42:10


    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.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/aaron-ramsey-curse-list-goal-17126572https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/naked-man-bath-zoom-bombs-27120567https://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 83:02


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!Part 2 of our exploration of the hair, the grin and the wink wonk that is Ewan McGregor. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/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.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ewan-mcgregor-obi-wan-star-wars-halston-4174111/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/?ref_=tt_ov_drhttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/06/ewan-mcgregor-mary-elizabeth-winstead-secret-birth-pregnancy-first-baby-boyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor#Personal_lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lca0v6mVLN8https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/ewan-mcgregor-kids-4714166/https://www.accessonline.com/articles/ewan-mcgregor-i-like-kissing-boys-on-screen-82312https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1416890/ewan-mcgregor-danny-boyle-feud-trainspotting-2-slumdog-millionaire-star-wars-obi-wanhttps://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 McGregorGuillermo 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 54:26


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!Part 1 of our exploration of Scotland's largest actor: Ewan McGregor.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/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.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ewan-mcgregor-obi-wan-star-wars-halston-4174111/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/?ref_=tt_ov_drhttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/06/ewan-mcgregor-mary-elizabeth-winstead-secret-birth-pregnancy-first-baby-boyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor#Personal_lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lca0v6mVLN8https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/ewan-mcgregor-kids-4714166/https://www.accessonline.com/articles/ewan-mcgregor-i-like-kissing-boys-on-screen-82312https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1416890/ewan-mcgregor-danny-boyle-feud-trainspotting-2-slumdog-millionaire-star-wars-obi-wanhttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 53:16


    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!SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htmhttps://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/abouthttps://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.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimateshttps://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-2443083https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthorityhttps://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/Wanted, Timur Bekmambetov, 2008Kickass, Matthew Vaughn, 2010https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7npse9n-Yw

    Mark Millar Part 2: Avengers, Logan & Snikty Snikt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 43:20


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htmhttps://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/abouthttps://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.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimateshttps://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-2443083https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthorityhttps://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/Logan, James Mangold, 2017The Avengers, Joss Whedon, 2012X-Men (TV series) ThemeMallrats, Kevin Smith, 1995

    Mark Millar Part 1: What If Scotland Made Superheroes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 60:17


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htmhttps://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/abouthttps://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.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimateshttps://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-2443083https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthorityhttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 56:43


    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.SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:Sally https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Scotlandhttps://mccormickforthehall.com/about-jim-mccormickhttps://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-28421216https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/macarma01.shtmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_MacArthurhttps://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-playerhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/george-chalmers/https://aberdeenbaseballclub.com/league/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Thomson#The_%22Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World%22https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bobby-thomson/https://ripbaseball.com/2019/09/19/obituary-tom-waddell-1958-2019/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvSdVJhbdcA 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-6c1232b37c50https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/07/25/hall-fame-cooperstown-casebook-ron-santohttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 46:31


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:Sally https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Scotlandhttps://mccormickforthehall.com/about-jim-mccormickhttps://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-28421216https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/macarma01.shtmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_MacArthurhttps://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-playerhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/george-chalmers/https://aberdeenbaseballclub.com/league/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Thomson#The_%22Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World%22https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bobby-thomson/https://ripbaseball.com/2019/09/19/obituary-tom-waddell-1958-2019/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvSdVJhbdcA 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-6c1232b37c50https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/07/25/hall-fame-cooperstown-casebook-ron-santohttps://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/columns/1937-a-turning-point-year-for-baseball-hall-of-fame/article_40466cec-2

    Disney Pixar's Brave: It's Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 72:32


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: 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-lightshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44699233https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_wr_smhttps://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=10641https://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 59:17


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/munlochy/clootiewell/index.htmlBygone Church Life in ScotlandBy 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-wellhttps://www.nature.scot/dinosaur-sites-skye-be-given-official-protectionhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/skyes-dinosaur-footprintshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcogD-hHEYshttps://www.staffatours.com/tours/https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/scotlands-giants-causeway-fingals-cave/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingal%27s_Cave#Historyhttps://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-cavehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fingal-s-cavehttps://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20220122/282492892074009

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 69:36


    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.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCESThe Proclaimers - Sunshine on Leith Idlewild - You Held The World In Your ArmsDeacon Blue - Your Swaying ArmsDel Amitri - Always The Last to KnowKT Tungstall - Black Horse and The Cherry TreeIdlewild - In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction Travid - Turn Bay City Rollers - Saturday NightDel Amitri - Roll to Me

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 58:36


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-60823397https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-22k-job-opening-brave-26455565https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6kZU5GJiMEhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scots-twitter-user-prompts-debate-26526847https://apnews.com/article/oddities-lifestyle-new-zealand-gardening-a6ce44c5937ff8e180554fe4e27169dahttps://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/horrifying-hitler-room-discovered-glasgow-26333390https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/what-happened-catman-greenock-25214387https://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 56:51


    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#p1Unicef:https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisisProjectCure:https://projectcure.org/SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: 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_schemehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Paterson_(banker)#Careerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Scotlandhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Darien-Scheme/https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/williampaterson.htmlhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/files/special/exhibns/month/may2005.htmlhttps://www.historytoday.com/archive/founding-darien-colonyhttps://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/scotland-and-darien/https://electricscotland.com/history/darien/chapter07.htmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/scotland_darien_01.shtmlhttps://www.natwestgroup.com/heritage/people/william-paterson.html

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 71:45


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(TV_series)#Receptionhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/78374/15-surprising-facts-about-outlanderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(novel)https://www.glamour.com/story/the-outlander-prequel-everything-we-know-about-the-upcoming-starz-serieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Gabaldon#Early_life_and_educationhttp://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/short-fiction/virgins/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Heughanhttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 47:57


    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 Easter 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#p1Unicef:https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisisProjectCure:https://projectcure.org/SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: 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_schemehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Paterson_(banker)#Careerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Scotlandhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Darien-Scheme/https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/williampaterson.htmlhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/files/special/exhibns/month/may2005.htmlhttps://www.historytoday.com/archive/founding-darien-colonyhttps://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/scotland-and-darien/https://electricscotland.com/history/darien/chapter07.htmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/scotland_darien_01.shtmlhttps://www.natwestgroup.com/heritage/people/william-paterson.html

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 48:05


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: 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-p2568631https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/pontiuspilate.htmlhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/yew-cant-believe-perthshire-pontius-14432844https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meikleour_Beech_Hedgeshttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/meikleour-beech-hedge-p2569991https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/blairgowrie/meikleourhedge/index.htmlhttps://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/05/meikleour-beech-hedges-worlds-largest.htmlhttps://duncanspence.blog/2018/07/31/the-devils-penis/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Pointhttps://peakvisor.com/peak/devil-s-point.html

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 49:41


    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.  SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/allanpinkerton.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1861/01/11/archives/the-adams-express-robbery-trial-of-the-alleged-robbers-at.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Warne#Early_detective_work:_1856%E2%80%931861https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertonshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_(detective_agency)#Originshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Pinkerton-National-Detective-Agencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pinkertonhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/allan-pinkerton-4572.phphttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Allan-Pinkertonhttps://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-amazonhttps://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.htmhttps://www.annmarieackermann.com/kate-warne-first-female-detective/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 59:11


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/p/allanpinkerton.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1861/01/11/archives/the-adams-express-robbery-trial-of-the-alleged-robbers-at.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Warne#Early_detective_work:_1856%E2%80%931861https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertonshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_(detective_agency)#Originshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Pinkerton-National-Detective-Agencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pinkertonhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/allan-pinkerton-4572.phphttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Allan-Pinkertonhttps://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-amazonhttps://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.htmhttps://www.annmarieackermann.com/kate-warne-first-female-detective/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 59:07


    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/id1578096373And follow him on twitter @OfScrumSláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

    2022 TND Burns Night Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 76:36


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/bur.htmhttps://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/6-unusual-facts-about-robert-burns/https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/robertburns/burns_night_running_order.shtmlhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/robert-burns-to-feature-on-commemorative-bottle-1031656

    Scottish Culture Shocks Part 2: Jobbies, Neds and UFOs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 70:58


    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 7502Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/79814907502 SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

    Scottish Culture Shocks Part 1: Accents, Healthcare and Bawbags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 57:45


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!AccentsBawbag (insults in general)Choochter (actually spelled teuchter) Deep FriedEdinburgh TramsFirearms (or lack thereof)GreggsHealthcare (Free)IslandsBurns Night Live event: Tuesday 25th of January 8.30pm Eastern Time on Zoom (dial in details TBD)SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 54:14


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevensonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Louis-Stevensonhttps://www.thenational.scot/news/17887450.story-samoas-love-robert-louis-stevenson/ https://antishurtugal.livejournal.com/688573.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/story/the-eternal-legacy-of-treasure-islandhttps://drunkard.com/november-13/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hydehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Chantrellehttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 46:40


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevensonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Louis-Stevensonhttps://www.thenational.scot/news/17887450.story-samoas-love-robert-louis-stevenson/ https://antishurtugal.livejournal.com/688573.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/story/the-eternal-legacy-of-treasure-islandhttps://drunkard.com/november-13/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hydehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Chantrellehttps://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

    Hogmanay Special: 2021 In Review & The Colossal Competition Climax

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 71:32


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & 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-25519100https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1397086/mum-pushes-lorry-up-hill-in-scotland-storm-darcyhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/woman-freaked-out-after-capturing-25537609https://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-2021https://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 69:45


    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. SláinteP.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:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13070602/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0https://allycarter.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Shields

    Annie Lennox Part 2: More Bangers Than A British Butcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 55:51


    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.SláinteP.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:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/annie-lennox-737.phphttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/13/dave-stewart-interview-annie-lennox-eurythmics-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-thishttps://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.htmlhttps://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_Cornucopiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare_(Annie_Lennox_album)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Touristshttps://www.eightieskids.com/20-sweet-facts-about-pop-icons-eurythmics6https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/david-bowie/annie-lennox-prank-call-request/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SQ6KR1otfIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhh3Jow7Gvchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULtvUIyexcg

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 57:24


    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 SláinteP.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:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/annie-lennox-737.phphttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/13/dave-stewart-interview-annie-lennox-eurythmics-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-thishttps://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.htmlhttps://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_Cornucopiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare_(Annie_Lennox_album)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Touristshttps://www.eightieskids.com/20-sweet-facts-about-pop-icons-eurythmics6https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/david-bowie/annie-lennox-prank-call-request/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 49:50


    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 SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)SOURCES:https://www.visitscotland.com/about/uniquely-scottish/national-animal-unicornhttps://www.scotsman.com/news/uk-news/national-unicorn-day-why-is-the-unicorn-scotlands-national-animal-3194179http://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/BPF-EIF/Ships/UNICORN.htm#.YaV7_dDMI2whttps://www.nts.org.uk/stories/the-unicorn-scotlands-national-animalhttps://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20190408-what-unicorns-mean-to-scottish-identityhttps://www.rabbies.com/en/blog/unicorn-everything-you-need-know-about-scotlands-national-animalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_animals

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 63:29


    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! SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://husheduphistory.com/post/157493944058/lights-out-the-enigma-at-eilean-morhttps://explorersweb.com/2021/10/11/exploration-mysteries-eilean-mor-disappearances/https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/historical-strangeness/tag/James+Ducat+eilean+morhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Al3jl0KxqMhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4131496/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4https://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-keepershttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 69:21


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/drunk-scots-man-flew-rage-25423586https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/scots-actor-richard-madden-three-25429206https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/ten-beautiful-scottish-words-meaning-22558908https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scottish-mp-resorts-sign-language-13436854https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/woman-who-breastfeeds-boyfriend-before-25271970https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ufo-spotted-above-glasgow-couple-25386352https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cop26-mascot-crowned-king-rats-25311039

    King James Part 2: Thistle Do Nightly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 51:38


    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).SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/monarchs/jamesvi.htmlhttps://www.royal.uk/james-vi-and-i-r-1567-1625https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-I-king-of-England-and-Scotlandhttps://thehistoryvault.co.uk/james-i-vi-and-his-male-favourites/http://rictornorton.co.uk/jamesi.htm

    King James Part 1: Manatee Magic & Mummy Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 46:46


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:TBD

    Thistle Boo Nicely & Scottish History Podcast Halloween Special 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 77:17


    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.SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/pollok-witches-trials-hysteria-1677-17156251https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittenweem_witcheshttps://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-witchcrafthttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Helen-Duncan-Scotlands-last-witch/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Weirhttps://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/major-thomas-weir-edinburgh-man-who-admitted-witchcraft-1482195

    Spooky Scotland: Wee Weird Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 38:41


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/world/europe/scotland-overtoun-bridge-dog-suicide.htmlhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/dog-suicide-bridge.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/overtoun-bridgehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtoun_Househttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12666222.father-who-threw-devil-baby-from-bridge-sent-to-carstairs/https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Falkirk_Triangle&redirect=nohttp://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2072479_2072478_2072500,00.htmlhttps://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-636824https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18562347.bonnybridge-roswell-ufo-hotspot-perhaps-falkirk-triangle-actually-window-another-dimension-/

    Glasgow Part 2: Leaving Glas Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 59:53


    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. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES: https://www.discoverglasgow.org/glasgow-history/4594939018https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Glasgow#Founding_of_the_cityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungohttps://www.nls.uk/collections/topics/slavery/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/23/glasgow-university-slave-trade-reparationshttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-valentines-bones-glasgowhttps://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_betterhttps://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/looking-back-glasgows-year-european-17528905http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_flourish.htm https://sounds.bl.uk/Accents-and-dialects/Berliner-Lautarchiv-British-and-Commonwealth-recordings/021M-C1315X0001XX-0444V0#_

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