Podcasts about Ayrshire

The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs. Mining Men: Britain's Last Kings of the Coalface (Penguin, 2025) by Dr. Emily P. Webber explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became factory workers, detectives, driving instructors, counsellors, the local mayor and one who even ended up working on Fleet Street. Featuring accounts from Ayrshire to the South Wales Valleys, from the ‘People's Republic of South Yorkshire', to the ‘Sunshine Corner Coalfields' of Kent, each chapter offers a different perspective of the industry. Britain's last deep coalmine closed in 2015, yet just fifty years ago the mining industry was a juggernaut, employing over 250,000 workers. Combining new personal interviews with extensive archival research, Dr. Webber illuminates the extraordinary history of the industry once considered the backbone of Britain. By situating the miners' strike of 1984–85 in a longer history of the coalfields, we can understand why miners and their families fought so hard against pit closures, and what happened after the pit wheels stopped turning. Vivid, evocative and richly alive with minute detail, Mining Men uncovers what the mining industry once meant to its workers and their communities, and what Britain lost when it was gone. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs. Mining Men: Britain's Last Kings of the Coalface (Penguin, 2025) by Dr. Emily P. Webber explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became factory workers, detectives, driving instructors, counsellors, the local mayor and one who even ended up working on Fleet Street. Featuring accounts from Ayrshire to the South Wales Valleys, from the ‘People's Republic of South Yorkshire', to the ‘Sunshine Corner Coalfields' of Kent, each chapter offers a different perspective of the industry. Britain's last deep coalmine closed in 2015, yet just fifty years ago the mining industry was a juggernaut, employing over 250,000 workers. Combining new personal interviews with extensive archival research, Dr. Webber illuminates the extraordinary history of the industry once considered the backbone of Britain. By situating the miners' strike of 1984–85 in a longer history of the coalfields, we can understand why miners and their families fought so hard against pit closures, and what happened after the pit wheels stopped turning. Vivid, evocative and richly alive with minute detail, Mining Men uncovers what the mining industry once meant to its workers and their communities, and what Britain lost when it was gone. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs. Mining Men: Britain's Last Kings of the Coalface (Penguin, 2025) by Dr. Emily P. Webber explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became factory workers, detectives, driving instructors, counsellors, the local mayor and one who even ended up working on Fleet Street. Featuring accounts from Ayrshire to the South Wales Valleys, from the ‘People's Republic of South Yorkshire', to the ‘Sunshine Corner Coalfields' of Kent, each chapter offers a different perspective of the industry. Britain's last deep coalmine closed in 2015, yet just fifty years ago the mining industry was a juggernaut, employing over 250,000 workers. Combining new personal interviews with extensive archival research, Dr. Webber illuminates the extraordinary history of the industry once considered the backbone of Britain. By situating the miners' strike of 1984–85 in a longer history of the coalfields, we can understand why miners and their families fought so hard against pit closures, and what happened after the pit wheels stopped turning. Vivid, evocative and richly alive with minute detail, Mining Men uncovers what the mining industry once meant to its workers and their communities, and what Britain lost when it was gone. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're discussing Scottish independence with researcher Alex Thorburn from Salvo and Liberation Scotland, two civic movements developing their own strategy without waiting for approval from Westminster.We explore Scotland's claim to nationhood through the Claim of Right, the Treaty of Union, and their significance in the 21st century. Alex walks us through a potential route to the UN via the Decolonisation Committee (C24), and makes the case that Scotland could assert its sovereignty.We recall times when Scotland asserted its democratic power, such as the canceled fracking plans, the nuclear waste that was kept away from Ayrshire, and when 97% of Strathclyde opposed water privatisation. These aren't just footnotes - they're great examples of what happens when civic Scotland gets its boots on.Whether you're pro-indy, undecided, or just here for the constitutional gossip, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the routes ahead, not instead of political leadership, but alongside it.

Plans for a new National Park in Galloway and Ayrshire have been dropped. The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has announced that following a consultation, the park doesn't have enough support locally, and so will not go ahead.In the Broads National Park in Norfolk, a rise in the number of deer is having an impact on habitats and farmland. A drone survey to asses the numbers has revealed as many as 20 per square km. Work is underway to generate a market for local venison to help support culling.And we meet Vice Chair of the Rare Breed Survival Trust, Ryan Perry. He started off feeding the pigs at his local city farm in Gateshead at the age of 7, where he fell in love with Tamworths. Now he's on a smallholding where he keeps pigs, three breeds of sheep, goats, poultry and cattle...alongside a full time job in the NHS as a biomedical scientist.Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Heather Simons

'Frozen in Time' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the May episode.In this story, we travel to the southwest of Scotland and spend a few days exploring the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere at the height of Spring. We wander through one of Scotland's most picturesque bluebell forests and listen to the birds of the woodland. We're staying at a tranquil shepherd's hut on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, go wild swimming in a loch and a river, and we wander through the bustling town of Gatehouse of Fleet.Visit my website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, photos from my trip and links to all the places & resources I mention in this episode.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more. Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!Join our email list to never miss an episode.Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

This week local Ayrshire farmers and friends of Cammy, sit down to discuss how lambing and calving 2025 has gone. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona You can find Stow Ag here: https://www.stowag.com/ Leave us a voice note or text with your question at: (+44) 07986 909845 No calls will be answered, and please keep voice notes short. Thanks to our Sponsors: Crystalyx Herdwatch: https://herdwatchng.app.link/FedbyFarmers You Can Support the show here: Buy us a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fedbyfarmers Visit our website to see our range of custom made clothing www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

It's a very long time since bears, wolves and lynx hunted freely across the Scottish landscape - but the reintroduction of these large carnivores has been a topic of noisy debate pretty much since I can remember. Today, we're asking whether Scotland can make room for the lynx. Hugh Webster from Scotland: The Big Picture believes that integration is possible - while Cora Cooper, an Ayrshire sheep farmer, shares the concerns of many in her industry.For more land use stories, please visit https://8point9.com/

Our David Hogg finds out about a talking newspaper service for blind and partially sighted people in Ayrshire…

Stuart McMillan celebrates Scottish American Heritage Month with Jamie McKeown, a musician originally from Ayrshire, Scotland. They dive into the rich contributions of Scots to American history and culture, from the founding fathers' Scottish roots to the lasting influence on education and sports like soccer. Jamie shares insights into Scottish culture, including the emphasis on education, working-class values, and the unique weather that defines the country. They also discuss National Tartan Day on April 6, celebrated with parades in New York, Washington DC, and Chicago. Jamie reflects on his personal journey from Scotland to St. Louis, where he's now a performing musician, with upcoming shows that blend both cultures.

More proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we learn more about the expansive Colored Breed offering from STgenetics®. In this STtalks we delve into significant advancements in the Jersey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Guernsey and STamina™ breeds, highlighting outstanding bulls like OLEY, GORMAN, JUDSON-P, LASPADA, TESLA, OTHELLO, CHECKMATE, and many more. We also learn about STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating Program®, Ultraplus High Purity™ gender-sorted semen and STgenetics® commitment to technological advancements and breeder success!00:00 Introduction 00:36 Jersey Breed Genetic Evaluations02:36 Highlighting Top Jersey Bulls12:40 Jersey Chromosomal Mating Program®17:02 Brown Swiss Breed Insights17:58 Spotlight on Brown Swiss Bulls24:14 Ayrshire Breed Highlights26:57 STamina™ Lineup and New Releases31:35 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

John is joined by fans from four of the teams in the Championship with Katie, Cammy, Heather and David being on.We begin by getting David to give us an insight to the situation at Queen's Park both on and off the pitch. This leads on to what it might mean in the future for the club.There is still a race for secure the final playoff spot for the Premiership playoffs so there is some chat about what may happen there.The battle to avoid the drop is discussed with Katie being in fairly confident mood. Cammy discusses how Ayr are stumbling to the playoffs and what may need to happen for them to have any chance of going up.Will we get an Ayrshire derby in the playoff final?The rest of the league is discussed in terms of the box office material at Dunfermline just now and more.We finish off by discussing box office signings over the years, modern trends that should be kicked to the kerb and reconstruction impact on the Championship.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John is joined by fans from four of the teams in the Championship with Katie, Cammy, Heather and David being on.We begin by getting David to give us an insight to the situation at Queen's Park both on and off the pitch. This leads on to what it might mean in the future for the club.There is still a race for secure the final playoff spot for the Premiership playoffs so there is some chat about what may happen there.The battle to avoid the drop is discussed with Katie being in fairly confident mood. Cammy discusses how Ayr are stumbling to the playoffs and what may need to happen for them to have any chance of going up.Will we get an Ayrshire derby in the playoff final?The rest of the league is discussed in terms of the box office material at Dunfermline just now and more.We finish off by discussing box office signings over the years, modern trends that should be kicked to the kerb and reconstruction impact on the Championship.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk speak with Graham Gooch, President of Ayrshire Group, about innovative public-private partnerships in multifamily development. Gooch shares how his firm blends private capital with nonprofit collaboration, grant funding, and... The post How Creative Capital Stacking is Making Housing Affordable with Graham Gooch, President of Ayrshire Group appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

In tonight's episode, we're heading into the dark corners of the British countryside, where more than a few people have come face to face with something they can't explain. These aren't tall tales from deep in the American wilderness. These are stories from people in Scotland, Derbyshire, Oldham… places where folklore runs deep and the forests seem to hold their breath after dark.We start with an eerie pair of encounters near Cairnpapple Hill in the Bathgate Hills of Scotland. A young driver and his friends stumble upon a dark figure racing towards their car. Years later, he returns—only to find that something still waits for him in the snow, following his every move.Next, we travel to the winding Carrick Hills of Ayrshire, where a family drive turns into something much darker. A father, not known for fear, sees something out on the hills he refuses to talk about for the rest of his life. He never takes his family that way again.From there, we move to British Aerospace at Monkton in 1999. A young woman walking alone at dawn sees something that should not exist. Standing seven feet tall, it watches her from just a few meters away, standing on two legs, growling low. After that day, she's never quite the same—and she never walks alone again.Then we hear the story of a welder in Oldham who decides to work late and sleep overnight at the factory. What follows is a terrifying series of events as he's stalked through the streets by something that looks more beast than man. He makes it to the train station—but only just.And finally, we share an anonymous email submission from “Paul,” a forestry worker who stayed behind one night near Glen Clova. He thought he was alone—until he realized something was following him through the silent woods. What stepped out of the darkness that night changed him forever.Five stories. Five encounters. And one unsettling possibility: that there's something ancient and unknown still out there. And it might be closer than you think. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMVisit HIMS.COM

Scottish composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan offers rare insights into how he goes about composition, revels in the beauty of the Ayrshire landscapes where he lives, explores the influence of religion on his and others' music, compares his experience of watching football (he's a huge Celtic fan) and attending concerts, and reflects on the enduring legacies of greats such as Handel and Bach.

Mills CNC has recently supplied Ayrshire Precision, a subcontract specialist based in Ayrshire, with two new SYNERGi systems. The systems, both derivations and highly customised versions of Mills' standard SYNERGi ‘SPRINT' solutions, were installed at Ayrshire Precision's 14,000sq/ft site. In 2023, the first system was retrofitted to a Puma 2600SY lathe, and six months later, the second was retrofitted to a Puma 2100SY. SYNERGi Sprint automation systems are compact, flexible, and cost-effective. Mills' dedicated automation experts can integrate them with DN Solutions' lathes, machining centres, and mill-turn machines to create high-productivity automated manufacturing cells. The essential elements of a SYNERGi Sprint system comprise an industrial FANUC robot with varying payloads and reaches, a two- or three-jaw pneumatic gripper, a 900 by 900mm part loading/unloading grid plate, and industrial safety guarding positioned around the system. Mills can also supply customers with multi-socket inserts to optimise each system's capacity. These are sheet metal fabrications that customers can also choose to manufacture for themselves. Ayrshire Precision serves customers in the oil and gas, subsea, renewables, power generation, and aerospace sectors. It has a well-resourced machine shop and regularly invests in its people, plant and equipment, processes, and systems as part of its ongoing continuous improvement programme. Since 2012, Ayrshire Precision has invested in various Doosan machines, from two-axis and multi-tasking lathes to large-capacity, heavy-duty vertical machining centres and horizontal borers. “We rely on machine tools from Mills. They are powerful, fast and accurate and enable us to meet the highly-regulated, tight-tied up tolerances and exacting surface finishes that characterise a majority of the components we machine,” says Chris Hepburn, Ayrshire Precision's Managing Director. Ayrshire Precision's decision to invest in automation was made for several reasons. The volatility of the markets served by the company and, as a consequence, fluctuating customer demand for the company's machining services, combined with difficulty recruiting and retaining skilled labour, all contributed to Ayrshire Precision's decision to ‘think outside the box' and begin its automation journey. “It's either feast or famine in the markets where we operate. We can either be swamped or, due largely to external macro-economic factors that impact our customers' business, can experience order cancellations and/or postponements that make it difficult to match our production capabilities and resources with changing customer requirements,” explains Chris Hepburn. Rather than be at the mercy of market forces and to protect the company's long-term viability and profitability, Ayrshire Precision decided in 2020 to explore new ways to improve its flexibility, performance, and competitiveness. The company's focus was initially on its small part-turning operation, which, at that time, comprised two Puma lathes, running over two shifts and operated by four staff members. To increase the productivity of its Puma lathes, the company had previously considered integrating a bar feeder into each machine. However, the diameters of the machined drop forged parts, the batch sizes required, and the limited diameter capacity of the bar feeders prevented this approach. Ayrshire Precision discussed its requirements with several automation system suppliers, focusing on the proposed system's configuration, availability, and cost. As part of its decision-making process, Ayrshire Precision visited Mills CNC, which had previously supplied it with eight Doosan machines. After discussing its plans further with Mills' automation application specialists and seeing a couple of different SYNERGi systems in action at Mills' Technology Campus facility in Leamington, it was confirmed that two separate SYNERGi Sprint systems would better meet Ayrshire Precision's manufacturing requirements. “We liked the design and build of the SYNERGi Sprint system,” remembers Chris Hepburn. “It was simple.” “We asked Mills to put forward their plans and proposals for two SYNERGi Sprint cells – one incorporating our existing Puma 2600SY for larger parts, and the second incorporating our Puma 2100SY for smaller components.” Says Chris Hepburn: “Mills' approach was responsive and helpful. They worked with us to tailor-make the SYNERGI Sprint systems and offered useful advice. We placed the business with Mills, not just because of their technical and automation expertise, but also because they had originally supplied the two Puma lathes and knew the machines inside out. We also thought that dealing with one supplier for our machine tool and automation system requirements would be easier and would simplify communications, servicing, training, etc.” Ayrshire Precision's first manufacturing cell was installed in March 2023. The cell comprises a Puma 2600SY multi-tasking lathe and a FANUC 35kg industrial robot with dual Schunk 3-jaw grippers. Other elements include Renishaw probing systems, safety caging, and the system's HMI control driven by Mills' proprietary SYNERGi software. With individual part cycle times of approximately 10 minutes, Ayrshire Precision is now benefiting from up to an additional 16 hours of unmanned operation of its Puma 2600SY lathe. Since installation, the company has manufactured different sheet metal pocket inserts to accommodate larger parts and different batch volumes. Ayrshire Precision's second SYNERGi cell was installed in September 2023. This cell incorporates the Puma 2100SY lathe, a 20kg payload industrial robot and a 900 by 900mm table for processing smaller components. The automation process for both cells involves the robot picking up a workpiece from the grid plate in a programmed sequence and, using the lathes' auto door opening facility, loading the part into the machine's main spindle. The door closes to enable the machining of the part's front end. After all machining operations are finished, the robot picks up the next sequenced workpiece from the table and, in one continuous movement, loads it into the main spindle. Then, it removes the finished part from the sub-spindle and returns it to its designated position on the table. Says Chris Hepburn: “Every time the auto door opens, a completed part is removed from the sub-spindle and a new part is loaded into the main spindle. The process is fast, seamless and continuous. Furthermore, one staff member can operate both cells simultaneously.” With less labour intervention required, Ayrshire Precision's small part turning operation is now more efficient and profitable. Creating its two cells has also helped free up a couple of its operators, enabling them to be deployed to other machine shop areas. Chris Hepburn concludes: “The investment in our two SYNERGi cells is paying dividends. We have two inherently flexible automated cells that have not only helped us future-proof our small-turned-part operations but have also increased our overall capacity. Although there was initially some anxiety concerning our move towards automated production, the results exceeded our expectations.”

Most Celtic fans prefer to toast Tommy rather than Rabbie on Burns Night.However, in the past, some Celts were involved in a famous tribute to the Ayrshire poet, who is remembered each year on 25 January.This the latest tale from Hail Hail History History.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

On 10th January 2022 it was reported in the local Metro that a Woman's body had been found ‘eaten by foxes or badgers' after she left her broken down car on a dark night. The unidentified 55-year-old was found by sniffer dogs in Monkton, Ayrshire on December 19. It's believed her body may have been partially eaten by badgers or foxes, in a field a mile from the spot where her car broke down.Since that day, Deborah has researched and investigated this case with the help of online slueths, some insider information and critical evidence supplied by locals in the area. Two people share their experience with an Upright Werewolf/Dogman creature in the area. Deborah also discusses the high number of missing people in the area and has some information to share supplied by farmers in the area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr-investigations-cryptids-paranormal-unexplained-events--2840337/support.

In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswered questions began to emerge. Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswered questions began to emerge.Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing this eerie ressurection of classic horror stories from the M.I.S.T vault, here, in three parts, is my radically modernized, very Scottish, very Glasgow, reinvention of Edgar Allan Poe's Fall Of The House Of Usher. (Poe, as I point out in the intro, had very close childhood connections to Ayrshire here in Scotland, pretty much immediately across the water from where I sit typing this. This final episode contains imagery some listeners might find disturbing.

Continuing this eerie ressurection of classic horror stories from the M.I.S.T vault, here, in three parts, is my radically modernized, very Scottish, very Glasgow, reinvention of Edgar Allan Poe's Fall Of The House Of Usher. (Poe, as I point out in the intro, had very close childhood connections to Ayrshire here in Scotland, pretty much immediately across the water from where I sit typing this.

Continuing this eerie ressurection of classic horror stories from the M.I.S.T vault, here, in three parts, is my radically modernized, very Scottish, very Glasgow, reinvention of Edgar Allan Poe's Fall Of The House Of Usher. (Poe, as I point out in the intro, had very close childhood connections to Ayrshire here in Scotland, pretty much immediately across the water from where I sit typing this.

Craig Fowler and Euan Taylor discuss the weekend's action in the Scottish Premiership, including Aberdeen fighting back to draw with Celtic, Hibs chucking it away at Tannadice, Rangers stinking up the place in Ayrshire, Simo Valakari's influence already being evident at St Johnstone, alarm bells ringing for St Mirren and Dundee earning an illusive clean sheet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In deze aflevering zijn Joris van de Wier en Jeroen op bezoek bij de Schotse voetbalclub Kilmarnock FC. Op Rugby Park zien zij de thuisploeg het opnemen tegen Hibernian FC uit Edinburgh. Zittend op de tribune vertelt Joris over de historie van de club ,die ooit eenmaal landskampioen werd, en nemen de heren de luisteraar mee met alles wat ze zien, horen en natuurlijk proeven. Verder spreekt Jeroen met ex-voetballer Danny Buijs die ooit één seizoen uitkwam voor de 'Killie'. Danny vertelt over de transfer, het leven in Ayrshire en de dag waarop ze Celtic versloegen op Hampden Park in de Scottish League Cup finale. Vragen, tips of suggesties over onze podcasts zijn altijd welkom: ⁠⁠podcast@staantribune.nl⁠⁠.

Emma Faulds was a woman who loved her friends, her work, and her loyal dog, Maverick. But in April 2019, everything changed when she was last seen with someone she trusted - a man she had known for almost two decades.When Emma failed to show up for work on April 30 and left her beloved West Highland Terrier unattended at home, her family knew something was wrong. That day, her parents reported her missing, sparking a massive police investigation.For six long weeks, authorities pieced together the puzzle using CCTV footage, mobile phone data, and forensic evidence. The search eventually led them to a remote corner of Galloway Forest in Dumfries and Galloway, where Emma's body was finally found in June 2019.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.To get an exclusive NordVPN deal head to https://nordvpn.com/britishmurders to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Faulds was a woman who loved her friends, her work, and her loyal dog, Maverick. But in April 2019, everything changed when she was last seen with someone she trusted - a man she had known for almost two decades. When Emma failed to show up for work on April 30 and left her beloved West Highland Terrier unattended at home, her family knew something was wrong. That day, her parents reported her missing, sparking a massive police investigation. For six long weeks, authorities pieced together the puzzle using CCTV footage, mobile phone data, and forensic evidence. The search eventually led them to a remote corner of Galloway Forest in Dumfries and Galloway, where Emma's body was finally found in June 2019. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. To get an exclusive NordVPN deal head to https://nordvpn.com/britishmurders to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few people know the whisky industry as well as Sukhinder Singh. He's a renowned collector of rare whiskies, founded The Whisky Exchange with his brother Rajbir, and is now building a distillery on Islay. We'll talk with Sukhinder about the coming whisky loch, progress on his new Portintruan distillery, and much more on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Scotch whisky exports fell significantly during the first half of 2024. William Grant & Sons plans a major expansion at its Girvan complex in Ayrshire, and Pernod Ricard's new North American Distillers unit plans to build a hub around its Rabbit Hole distillery in Louisville. 

First light dawns on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #673 . Subscribe now! The Drowsy Lads, Cleveland Celtic Ensemble, Dublin Gulch, Mary Frances Leahy, Goitse, Enda Reilly, Poitin Band, Aneta Dortová, Charlene Adzima, Sheridan Rúitín, Clanna Morna, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Larkin & Moran Brothers, The Ciderhouse Rebellion GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2024 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2024 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. It also makes it easier for you to add these artists to your own playlists. You can also check out our Irish & Celtic Music Videos. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Drowsy Lads "Virginia (Reels)" from Wide Awake 5:37 - WELCOME 8:21 - Cleveland Celtic Ensemble "Burning the Piper's Hut" from Cleveland Celtic Ensemble 13:51 - Dublin Gulch "The Ballad of Willie and Millie/Margaret's Waltz" from Tap 'Er Light 22:24 - Mary Frances Leahy "First Light" from First Light 26:16 - Goitse "Write Me Down" from Rosc 29:59 - FEEDBACK 32:31 - Enda Reilly "Ualach Ó Mo Chroí  -  A Weight From My Heart" from Hy - Brasil 35:36 - Poitin Band "Louis Riel/Free Gardeners" from Banks of Red River 39:05 - Aneta Dortová and Emanuele De Simone "Eileen Og (Song)" from Tunes of the Travelling Dance Masters 43:37 - Charlene Adzima "What Care I for the Minister?/Humours of Whiskey" from The Initiation 46:07 - THANKS 48:10 - Sheridan Rúitín "Peppermill South" from Rebels in the Night 51:45 - Clanna Morna "Johnson's Motor Car" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas 53:48 - The Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Leaving of Liverpool - Live from the Haw River Ballroom" from Single 57:46 - Larkin & Moran Brothers "Drake Street Rainbow" from Éistigí [Explicit] 1:02:09 - CLOSING 1:03:07 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "The Kilmacthomas Girl" from A Little Bit Slanted 1:07:51 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. Not just the big names you've probably heard of. But also the Celtic bands in your neck of the woods, at your festivals. It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to keep making music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their communities on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. We are proud sponsors of IrishFest Atlanta. The festival takes place Nov 8 - 10, 2024. Cherish the Ladies and The Friel Sisters are headlining. I hope to share some interviews with artists performing there as we get a little closer to the festival. A large portion of the event is free to attend. However, there are some special concerts and workshops available. You can buy tickets to those right now. Go to www.irishfestatlanta.org for more details. Oh! And if you're out there, I have a show with my daughter Inara kicking off the Saturday music schedule. Come join me. I am still looking for Celtic designs to promote the podcast in 2025. If you create Celtic art or know someone who might be interested, please email me. Follow@bestcelticmusic. If you are a Celtic musician or in a Celtic band, then please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It's 100% free. Just email Email follow@bestcelticmusic and of course, listeners can learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode. Finally, if you follow the podcast on Patreon, you might've noticed a new feature. You can now get a countdown to the episode release on Wednesday at noon eastern. You'll be able to stream the show and chat with other Patrons of the Podcast. I've been wanting something like this for a while. I'm thrilled that Patreon made it possible. Will you join us next week? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! You are amazing. It is because of your generosity that you get to hear so much great Celtic music each and every week. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, promotion of the podcast, and allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: J and Brian Herndon HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $25. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. You can learn about our Celtic Invasion of Galicia in 2025 when details become available. Just sign up to our mailing list at  http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Please email me. I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening or of a band that you saw recently. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. I had two messages come in about Gretna Green after I mentioned it in episode #671. Shel O'Toole wrote: "Hi Marc, It was interesting to hear you refer to Gretna Green.  My knowledge of it was as a place people eloped to.  A quick search of Google confirmed my memories.  It was interesting to discover Gretna is a town built during World War 1. The village of Gretna Green is still thriving and it sounds like a great place to visit. It is certainly on my list of places to visit should I get to fulfill my dream of going to Scotland. I discovered in the past couple of years my maternal grandmother's family is from Ayrshire in Scotland.  They came from a village called Coylton. I look forward to hearing about your whiskey tour and seeing photos of Scotland. I'm really enjoying today's show #671 Thanks for all the great music Marc. Sliãnte" Wayne Myers wrote: "Hey Marc, I was listening to episode 671 while playing soccer today and heard you mention the Scottish village of Gretna Green. There is a fantasy author named Linzi Day who lives there and has her book series set there. I know she is amenable to answering questions, because she answered mine. Her book series is The Midlife Recorder series, which starts with Midlife in Gretna Green. Love the show. Slainte." Mary Lynn Deal sent a message on Patreon: "Hi Marc, I'm doing some 3d printing and office work at home while listening today. Still enjoying every minute. Have a wonderful day, Slainte," Rod Nevin commented on Patreon: "Lovely collection of music! By the way Marc, I have to tell you because I know you would want to know, the tune title for Arise & Go has “Strathspeys” and reels, and the correct pronunciation for strathspey is “strath'spay” … last syllable being what Bob Barker always reminded us to do our pets.

Beige and Kyle talk all things Royal Troon and the 2024 Open Championship. They start by recapping the Scottish Open and what it means for the Open Championship. Then it's time to power rank the players they're most confident in, dream about how rolled back clubs would benefit this championship, discuss Ayrshire, Scotland as a golf destination, and try to determine if Adam Scott is today's most attractive athlete. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Steve Berger   Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf - purveyors of fine golf goods and unforgettable golf sabbaticals

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf NV5 Invitational Presented by Old National Bank > https://nv5invitational.com/ Barassie Links > https://www.kbgc.co.uk/ Summary The conversation between Matt and a friend of the program and GM of Barassie Golf Club, David Addison, touches on the Open Championship and Barassie Links's involvement in open qualifying. It revolves around the Open Championship and the golf courses in Ayrshire, Scotland. The hosts discuss the tournament's naming and the uniqueness of the Ayrshire golf courses. They also talk about the history and significance of Royal Troon, the challenges of playing on links courses, and the excitement surrounding the Open Championship. The conversation concludes with a discussion about potential tournament winners. Chapters 27:04 Member Jack MacDonald Qualifies for the Open Championship 28:02 The Naming of the Open Championship 29:15 The Golf Courses of Ayrshire 30:12 The Challenges of Links Golf 36:35 The Excitement of the Open Championship 49:53 Potential Winners of the Open Championship

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf NV5 Invitational Presented by Old National Bank > https://nv5invitational.com/ Barassie Links > https://www.kbgc.co.uk/ Summary In this episode, host Matt Considine interviews David Addison, the general manager of Barassie-Kilmarnock Links in Ayrshire, Scotland. They discuss David's background in golf, his childhood playing for the Scottish national team, his experience playing college golf in the United States for the University of Akron, and his journey back to Scotland, where he now works at the club where he has been a member since age 8. They also talk about Barassie Links and other golf courses in the area. David shares insights into the Scottish golf industry and dispels some misconceptions about Scottish golf. The conversation highlights the importance of competition and member engagement in Scottish golf clubs. Matt and David touch on various topics related to the golf industry, including the differences between being a PGA professional in Scotland and the United States, the expectations and roles of PGA professionals, the importance of community and membership in Scottish clubs, and the accessibility of golf for juniors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 10:47 David Addison's Golf Journey 23:54 Misconceptions About Scottish Golf 25:24 Differences Between Scottish and American Golf Clubs 32:46 Learning from American Clubs and Embracing Tradition 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Re-Introduction 01:13 Differences in the Roles of PGA Professionals 09:26 Creating a Strong Golfing Culture for Juniors

In this episode of STtalks we are joined by Kevin Ziemba and Kyle Demmer as they delve into the perspective behind STgenetics STyle Genetics™ Program. They expand upon the qualities and advantages of standout bulls like JERRY LEWIS and HOA-P and how global leader CAPTAIN can make progress and benefit these high STyle™ bloodlines as well. Additionally, we highlight some new STyle™ sires in the Ayrshire, Jersey and Brown Swiss breeds and expand more on the vision to create balanced genetics for both show ring success and daily milk production.

The 29th of June marks the beginning of swift awareness week. Mark meets Cally Fleming of the Huntly Swift Group at the Bennachie Centre to chat about these amazing birds.The beautiful garden at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre celebrates the Scottish plant explorers of the past. In recent years, a major project has been underway to restore the Explorers garden. Head gardener Caroline Bavey gives Rachel a tour.In the latest edition of Our Story, Mark visits Danish ceramicist Lotte Glob, one of the founders of the Balnakeil Craft Village near Durness. Mark takes a wander around her Sculpture Croft on the shores of Loch Eriboll.Every year, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust publishes a watchlist which gives an indication of how our native breeds are faring. Rachel meets up with some farmers who keep rare native sheep at the Highland Show, Denise Playfair and Johnathan James, as well as Steve McMinn from RBST in Scotland.It seems that we have been aware of less insects in our gardens and in the wild this June, but why is this? Craig Macadam of Buglife joins us live to discuss the reasons for the decline of insects in Scotland and what we can do about it.Every year, more and more people are signing up to the Shorewatch scheme, a citizen science project run by the marine charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Rachel joins Shorewatch Coordinator Katie Dyke and two seasoned spotters Gary Fahey and Ronnie Mackie at the top of the Burghead visitor centre to learn about the scheme while also watching out for dolphins.Producer Helen Needham's series for BBC Radio 3, Dig Where You Stand, has been on this week. The series involves five musicians from the Celtic Nations unearthing old tunes and songs from specific places. We hear from Allan Henderson, a multi instrumentalist originally from Mallaig, as he shares a story and a tune called Dalshangie that he learnt from his fiddle teacher, Aonghas Grant.Mark visits Blackthorn Salt in Ayrshire to visit the impressive Salt Evaporation Tower. He meets Master Salter Gregorie to find out more about the business and the process behind making the salt.

The UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme has been running for over 6 years now, with thousands of people counting insects in gardens, parks and on farms. So how are our pollinators faring?We visit a network of connected land in Ayrshire, designed to encourage pollinators. The network is being expanded after receiving funding from the Scottish Government. It was set up over the last decade or so, and includes farmland, council land and some unexpected leisure areas.And according to a recent study from the charity the Farm Safety Foundation, 95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today. Farmstrong Scotland is doing what it can to help, by organising events where people can get together to discuss wellbeing. We report from one of them - on a farm in East Lothian, which has a recently opened outdoor sauna.Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Heather Simons

Major champion Todd Hamilton remembers how a new driver turned his fortunes around in 2003 when he won four times on the Japan Golf Tour and finally succeeded in getting through PGA TOUR qualifying school. An early 2004 win at the Honda Classic was only a harbinger of things to come as he headed to Royal Troon for the 2004 Open Championship. As the final player to check-in for the event after a flight cancellation, Todd didn't arrive in Ayrshire with his "A" game. After an even-par opening round he "found something" that he stuck with as he went 67-67 on Friday and Saturday to give him the 54-hole lead over Ernie Els by one shot. Stay tuned as Todd takes us through his final round in Part 4, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the Show.Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Malcolm Simpson, founder of SimpsInn, talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Report about his Gailes Hotel & Spa during a VisitScotland fam trip around the country. The luxury family owned hotel in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast features a spa, leisure, wellness and golf training facilities, surrounded by championship golf and major attractions, making it the perfect base for a trip to the region. For more information, visit www.gaileshotel.com or www.visitscotland.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

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  

Back in 2020, some of farmer Steve Barron's cattle fell ill and died. Initially he had no idea what had caused their sudden deaths until lead poisoning was found to be the reason. He tells Mark about what happened and the impact it had on him.Steve's cattle died so had no chance of entering the food chain, but Food Standards Scotland take incidents of livestock poisoning very seriously. They are raising awareness of the risks that farmers face as we hear from their head of incidents, Stuart McAdam.In our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast Helen Needham talks to musician and composer Anne Wood about how her own heritage led her to write music inspired by the mountains of Pakistan and Assynt. We hear an excerpt where they discuss the idea of home.Earlier this week a film documentary premiered in Edinburgh made by director Tom Opre called The Last Keeper. The film explores the land-use conflicts of Scotland and features interviews with a range of people who live in, work in and manage the countryside. Rachel went to interview Tom and find out what was involved in making the film.Mark takes a wander round the darker side of Edinburgh's medical history with a tour guide from the Surgeons' Hall Museum. He hears about the grizzly business of barber surgeons and the advancements made in medical science in the city.This weekend the British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity which helps rescue stranded and entangled cetaceans and seals are holding a big training exercise off the Ayrshire coast. We hear live from one of those coordinating the exercise to find out what and who is involved.An obscure fungus which had until recently been relatively rare in Scotland appears to be at the centre of an outbreak in Scots Pine trees across the country. Dr Sarah Green from Forest Research tells Rachel more about it.Mark visits an area of woodland in the centre of Haddington that a group are keen to take charge of via a community asset transfer. They tell him about the history of the site and what they hope to happen to it.Over the last few weeks, we've been discussing the changing seasons and what feels like the late arrival of spring. While Rachel was visiting the Montrose Basin Reserve, she chatted to Joanna from the Scottish Wildlife Trust about which species are heading off and which are arriving

Jimmy Carr is an world-touring comedian, writer, author, TV host for shows including, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats', ‘Roast Battle', and ‘Big Fat Quiz Of The Year'. He is a hero of mine. For this episode, headed from Glasgow to London to have a conversation with the deepest thinker, hardest worker, and kindest soul in comedy. Beyond the dark mask you've seen on stage and on TV, Jimmy's origin story is complex, and his thinking is philosophical. I was blown away by how he has turned his remarkable life story into a set of lessons for us all to take onward. Despite how he presents himself, Jimmy's story is one that begins as a working-class Irish immigrant in Slough and will inevitably end with him being cemented as a legend when his physical being is no longer around. But, the path there has not always been as straightforward as it seems. Jimmy shares with me the intimate details of grieving his mother, facing the wrath of public cancellation, and wrestling with dyslexia. He also astounded me with novel ideas around comedy's role in society, how to serve your future self, and the importance of experiential learning. Filmed in the very basement where I first fell in love with stand-up, this episode is a full-circle moment. And with stunning cinematography by the talented Andres, it's a visual feast. My sister and I used to watch Jimmy in our miserable tiny house in a council estate in Ayrshire, and now I had the opportunity to bring her to meet her hero too. Jimmy was my gateway drug to comedy. And, as Jimmy professes, comedians are drug dealers. But, the drug prescribed by Jimmy in this episode isn't one of laughter (despite there being plenty) but a drug that allows you to become the future you, today. You can become a Patreon here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/developmentbydavid⁠ You can watch Jimmy's new Netflix stand-up special, 'Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer', out on the 16th April 2024. You can purchase tickets for Jimmy's brand-new international tour, 'Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny', here: ⁠https://bit.ly/49u9iex⁠ Follow Jimmy: Twitter - ⁠https://bit.ly/4awtUEe⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/3PULKbt⁠ YouTube - ⁠https://bit.ly/3xrXsEc

When 18-year-old Barry Wallace attended his work's Christmas party in December 1999, he planned on letting his hair down after booking the full weekend off.As the party drew to a close, Barry planned on heading to another party nearby but was confronted by someone who'd had a murder conviction overturned a decade earlier.Barry would not be seen alive again.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersX | @britishmurdersWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 18-year-old Barry Wallace attended his work's Christmas party in December 1999, he planned on letting his hair down after booking the full weekend off. As the party drew to a close, Barry planned on heading to another party nearby but was confronted by someone who'd had a murder conviction overturned a decade earlier. Barry would not be seen alive again. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Stephen visits Youtuber and TV presenter Cammy Wilson on his farm in Ayrshire

On this episode we begin a trilogy of shows highlighting stories of haunting in the UK, as gathered by legendary British researcher Ruth Roper Wylde. The stories in these episodes are drawn, with permission, from Ruth's spectacular "These Haunted Times" series, which are available on Amazon via Kindle Unlimited, and are must-reads for any fan of the paranormal.Also on this episode: a haunting in Poundstretcher, the practicality of machetes, and a defence of *checks notes* Taylor Swift?Story Time Codes:The Ridgeway, Bedfordshire (05:12)The Ancient House, Suffolk (21:08)Rectory Lane, Bedfordshire (40:44)Park Circus, Ayrshire (48:55)Pembroke Road, Hertfordshire (56:15)Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (1:07:04)Full shownotes, including a list media and links, can be found at www.ghoststoryguys.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code ghoststoryguys50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-ghost-story-guys4724/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Legend has it that in the 15th or 16th century, Alexander "Sawney" Bean and his sinister family chose a life of heinous crime, preying on unsuspecting travelers along the lonely roads of Ayrshire, Scotland. But what sets this tale apart is their gruesome appetite for human flesh.Our journey through this dark chapter explores the origins of the Sawney Bean Clan, their brutal methods, and the eventual unraveling of their gruesome deeds. As we navigate through the fog of myth and reality, we'll examine the cultural and historical context that may have given rise to such a terrifying legend.Prepare to be captivated by a story that has both fascinated and horrified generations. Join us as we shine a light on the shadowy legacy of the Sawney Bean Clan, where truth may be stranger—and more horrifying—than fiction.This is the true story behind the HILLS HAVE EYES MOVIES!!SPONSORStryfum.com/brohio USE OUR CODE "BROHIO" @ Checkout!Type "EARNIN" into your app store. Use PODCAST when they ask where you found it!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4167903/advertisement

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~We start tonight with Dalton in Florida, both of his sightings took place in San Diego in the mid-late 80s. The first was a large saucer-shaped object that was witnessed for a period of time, then just a couple of years later Dalton observed several bright white objects travelling over a mountain range. Then we head to North Ayrshire, Scotland to speak with Iain about a number of strange incidents from his childhood involving being abducted late at night. Lost time, balls of light and a couple of incidents while serving with the Royal Navy in the vicinity of the Bermuda Triangle.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-155-san-diego-skies-its-just-them-again/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comPodcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES Podcastwww.patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastDonations via PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UFOChroniclesPodor tip and support by buying me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395068/advertisement