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This week on episode 499… I'm joined by Ray Bradshaw - the multi-award-winning Scottish comedian who's about to head out on his fourth UK tour with CODA. You may know Ray from BBC Scotland and Radio 4, he's recently just finished supporting John Bishop, and hosts his own hit football podcast, Fantasy Fives! We discuss:growing up as a child of deaf parents and how that shaped Ray's confidence, memory and lack of stage nervesmaking comedy accessible with the technical challenge of signing live comedy with timing laughs and learning structureRay's approach to stand-up with no notes and no structure but total authenticitybeing niche famous and knowing when you've already wonJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to over 10 minutes of exclusive extras including:using Edinburgh to turn material, not create buzzbuilding a comedy career around family lifeand embracing mistakes, from announcing the wrong person had died on live radio to thanking the wrong city on an arena tour
Tickets for the ARENA SHOW, merch and loads more available on our website! https://haveawordpod.comTickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews:Adam's Tickets: https://www.adamrowe.comDan's Tickets: https://dannightingale.comCarl's Stream || https://twitch.tv/senseicarl_Finn's Music & Tickets: https://finnlayk.co.ukAs Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, we've got one of the best value Patreons in the game. An extra 90+ minute episode every week plus loads of bonus content such as the now infamous Lockdown Lock-ins, the Nashville & Amsterdam specials and our Ghost Hunts! What are you waiting for? Sign up now at https://patreon.com/haveawordpodGet subscribed to Have A Word Highlights: https://youtube.com/haveawordhighlightsThanks to this week's sponsors:Manscaped | https://manscaped.com20% off with promo code: WORD20NordVPN | https://nordvpn.com/haveawordEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/haveaword Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeADAM ROWE and DAN NIGHTINGALE are two award winning comedians from Liverpool & Preston, respectively. They are two of the UK's most highly regarded stand-ups and have both performed all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tickets for the ARENA SHOW, merch and loads more available on our website! https://haveawordpod.comTickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews:Adam's Tickets: https://www.adamrowe.comDan's Tickets: https://dannightingale.comCarl's Stream || https://twitch.tv/senseicarl_Finn's Music & Tickets: https://finnlayk.co.ukAs Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, we've got one of the best value Patreons in the game. An extra 90+ minute episode every week plus loads of bonus content such as the now infamous Lockdown Lock-ins, the Nashville & Amsterdam specials and our Ghost Hunts! What are you waiting for? Sign up now at https://patreon.com/haveawordpodGet subscribed to Have A Word Highlights: https://youtube.com/haveawordhighlightsThanks to this week's sponsors:Manscaped | https://manscaped.com20% off with promo code: WORD20NordVPN | https://nordvpn.com/haveawordEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/haveaword Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeADAM ROWE and DAN NIGHTINGALE are two award winning comedians from Liverpool & Preston, respectively. They are two of the UK's most highly regarded stand-ups and have both performed all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it madness for Nancy to take the reins at Parkhead this weekend as Celtic face Hearts in a crucial top-of-the-table clash? Ray Bradshaw, Joelle Murray, and Cammy Bell break down all the big games of the weekend. Is Danny Rohl already staring at a pivotal match as Rangers take on Kilmarnock? Could this be the weekend David Martindale's luck finally turns? Plus, Joelle reveals what's got Hibernian fans grumbling.
Des and the teams break up the week's big news. Including: the resignation of the BBC's Director General amid the Trump Panorama controversy, the early release of prisoners from Scottish jails, anger from knitters in Shetland about a new TV show, a potential challenge to the Prime Minister and more.Lead Writer: Jennifer WalkerAdditional material: Ian Searle, Alex Buchanan, Mark Granger, Chris Stanners, Simon Paul Miller, Nathan Cowley, Gregor Paton, Conor O'Loughlin, Marina Smith, Lucy Rycroft-Smith, Claire Cox, Carl JonesProducer: Chris Quilietti Senior Producer: Lauren Mackay Series Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script Editor: Keiron NicholsonAn Eco-Audio certified Production
A Celtic State of Mind podcaster John Paul Dykes and ex Celtic forward Cillian Sheridan join Ray Bradshaw for an in depth look at a team back to winning ways and playing football in the intense aggressive style their fans crave. Is it all down to the manager? They discuss why the interim manager been able to get a tune out of the players, whether O'Neill wants the job and the significance of Shaun Maloney's contribution. They also look at the fans' current relationship with the board and preview Celtic's upcoming game against Midtjylland in the Europa League
Celtic beat Rangers and St Mirren rout Motherwell in the League Cup semi-finals, while Hearts' lead is now nine points in the Premiership. We round up all the talking points of the weekend action with Ray Bradshaw, Kevin Thomson and Stephen McGowan.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Moira Gordon and Cillian Sheridan to look back on last night's European results and cast an eye ahead to the weekend's Premiership fixtures – in particular Sunday's top of the league clash between Hearts and Celtic.
We look at three fascinating European clashes for the Scottish clubs as Rangers face Brann in Danny Rohl's first match in charge, a misfiring Celtic host Sturm Graz and an improving Aberdeen play AEK in Athens, with Ray Bradshaw, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by John Walker and Rory Loy to discuss the end of Rangers' search for a new manager as Danny Rohl is announced as the Ibrox club's new boss.
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. All the highlights from Saturday's show. Football Round-up, Club Comms, Theme Parks - Heaven or Hell, Video Game XI and Terracing Teaser with film and TV star Tony Curran and comedian James Gardner joining Stuart Cosgrove and Ray Bradshaw. Tony tells us all about watching football in LA with Billy Connolly. James Gardner recalls the time his dad had to argue with Liverpool fans that Kenny Dalglish was the best footballer in Britain and is Chic Charnley the ultimate Scottish football maverick?
Kevin Muscat no longer in contention for Rangers and more shock results for Celtic and Rangers in the Premiership this weekend, while an impressive Hearts extend their lead at the top of the table. Ray Bradshaw, Michael Grant and Ryan McGowan discuss all the talking points.
Former England and Liverpool footballer David James, broadcaster Dougie Anderson, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, and comedian Ray Bradshaw join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds
We preview Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifier against Greece at Hampden as Ray Bradshaw is joined by Robbie Neilson and Greek football podcaster Stephen Kountourou.
Ray Bradshaw is a Scottish stand-up comedian, presenter, and writer. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Scotland and regularly appears on radio shows such as Off the Ball and Breaking the News. His innovative show Deaf Comedy Fam—performed in both spoken English and British Sign Language—won critical acclaim and a Scottish Culture Award, cementing his reputation as one of the most inventive voices in comedy today. He has previously supported John Bishop on his arena tour as well as numerous tours with Frankie Boyle .Ray Bradshaw is our guest in episode 531 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Tickets for Ray's tour are available here - https://www.raybradshaw.com/dates .For everything else Ray Bradshaw, visit - https://www.raybradshaw.com .Follow Ray Bradshaw on Instagram & Twitter/X: @comedyray . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Rory Loy and David Wotherspoon to look ahead to the weekend's top-flight action and look back on another disappointing Rangers performance. Can Aberdeen finally score a league goal? Is the pressure off Pressley? And who will come out top in Friday night's junior match-up between Auchinleck Talbot and Cumnock in the Scottish Cup?
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world tries to get cultured this week by heading through to the Edinburgh Festival. Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw chat to Calum Best about his famous dad and his life as a reality TV star, catch up with arguably the greatest impressionist on the planet (and Off the Ball alumni) Lewis MacLeod and the brilliant Mike McShane shares his memories of fan boying over Sean Connery on the set of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Terry Christian joins Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan for a memorable Off the Ball show as they chat about The Word, Manchester, Best Goals on Scottish Soil and the Terracing Teaser.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Joelle Murray and Cammy Kerr to look back over a dramatic night in Europe for Hibs and Dundee Utd and look ahead to a weekend of Scottish League Cup action.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Michael Grant and Robbie Neilson to discuss how Hibs and Dundee Utd will get on in tonight's Conference League qualifying matches and take a closer look at table-topping Hearts.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Cammy Bell and Stephen McGowan to reflect on Rangers' progression to the Champions League play-off round and Lennon Miller's move to Udinese, plus we round up the other big transfer news and preview the new SWPL season.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Moira Gordon and Ryan Flynn to look ahead to the weekend's top-flight action and reflect on how Hibs and Dundee Utd fared in their Conference League qualifiers – plus, Scott McTominay – Ballon D'Or?
Ray Bradshaw is joined by John Walker and Cammy Bell as we discuss Rangers' European qualifier against Viktoria Plzen, the start of Russell Martin's tenure as the Ibrox boss, take a deep dive into the Scottish side's continental draws, and look back on Hearts hosting Aberdeen on Monday evening.
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! The Week in Football, Science at School, Chemistry XI and Terracing Teaser with Professor Sir David MacMillan and Scott McDermott joining Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Craig Telfer and Mark Atkinson to discuss the latest transfer stories, will VAR be better this season and pick the highlights from the League Cup last-16 draw.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Off The Ball presenter and St Johnstone fan Stuart Cosgrove and A View From The Terrace's Raith Rovers-supporting Shaughan McGuigan to preview the new season in the Scottish Championship.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by A View From The Terrace presenter and Stenhousemuir fan Craig Telfer and Spartans-supporting football writer Moira Gordon to preview the upcoming season in Leagues One and Two.
Ray Bradshaw looks ahead to the new season for Motherwell with Off the Ball presenter Tam Cowan and Well Society board member Stephen Reside.
Adam Binnie is joined by comedians Rosco McClelland and Ray Bradshaw to preview Scotland versus Iceland friendly and talk about Rangers appointment of Russell Martin.
While Carl is at Birmingham Glee, he gets in his old mate and fellow comedian Ray Bradshaw for a nice catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by John Walker and Moira Gordon as we pick over who made the Premiership top-six and what the post-split fixtures mean. Plus we take a look at the state of play in the Championship and Leagues One and Two.
Jonathan Watson joins Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw to talk about his new podcast, plus squeaky bum time in the SPFL, are phones friend or foe and the window cleaner XI
Ray Bradshaw, Rory Loy and Gemma Fay review Germany 6-1 Scotland, chat about the Championship and look ahead to Rangers v Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League.
All the very best bits from the weekend's Off the Ball shows put together to create the most petty and ill informed podcast available. Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI with James McPake, John McGillivary and Lyndsay Hamilton joining Stuart, Tam and Ray Bradshaw
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Craig Telfer and Stephen McGowan to pore over what went wrong for Scotland against Greece and we take a look at the Championship as Livingston host Falkirk and Neil Lennon takes over at Dunfermline.
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. All the best bits from the weekend's shows in one place. Household Gadgets, Ode To Morton, Who Should Have Had More Caps and Terracing Teaser. Stephen McGinn, Kim Blythe and Pat Nevin join Stuart, Tam and Ray Bradshaw
International Women's Day, Scotland Squad, Pandemic Memories, Terracing Teaser and Covd XI with Grado, Judith Ralston and Nutmeg's Daniel Gray join Stuart, Tam and Ray Bradshaw
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Kevin Thomson and Scott McDermott to discuss the Scottish Cup quarter-finals and check in on the Championship title race.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Mark Atkinson and John Walker as we start to build up to Rangers' Europa League last-16 tie at Fenerbahce, take a deeper look at Hibs' resurgence and discuss George Hirst's potential Scotland call-up.
Ray Bradshaw is joined by Moira Gordon and Craig Telfer as we spotlight the action in the Championship and discuss Neil Lennon and Steven Naismith's comments on Rangers.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
All the very best bits from the weekend's shows. The 49ers, Favourite Cop, Hard Act To Follow, Blowing It, Banning It, the Terracing Teaser and the Fruit XI. Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson are joined by Carmen Pieraccini, Eilidh Loan and Gordon Waddell
Ray Bradshaw, Marvin Bartley and Craig Telfer take a deep dive into Scotland's most competitive leagues.Are Falkirk back into the groove in the Championship?Club legend Kris Doolan gets the sack at Thistle with the team still in a play-off position - was it harsh?Plus a round-up of all the action in Leagues One and Two AND can anyone predict who will win the ridiculously close SWPL?
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. What makes a great rivalry? Scouting for talent, How was Valentines Day for you? Deep Sea XI and Terracing Teaser. Cammy Kerr and PG Ciarletta join Stuart and Ray Bradshaw
The most petty and ill informed sport podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's show in one place. The Storm, Fan Awards, If You're Good Enough.., Fictional Dogs, Burns XI and Terracing Teaser with Judith Ralston, Stephen Reside and Alastair Blair, Tam Cowan, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. Denis Law tribute, Scottish Cup preview, Nicknames, Social Media XI and Terracing Teaser with James Gardner and Cillian Sheridan joining Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan.
All the best bits from Saturday's Off the Ball show. Walkouts, Chants For The Memories, Early Kick-off times, Wales and Cats XI with Martin Geissler and Paddy Duffy joining Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan.
All the very best bits from our last shows of the year. Hogmanay XI, Celebrity Crush, One Change To Scottish Football, Football Highs and Lows of 2024 and the Terracing Teaser with Marc Jennings, Rory Loy and Adam Miller joining Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan.
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. VAR, Christmas Films, Ibrox Memories, Christmas Dinner XI and the Terracing Teaser with Bobby Madden and 'Dr Christmas' Tom Christie joining Ray Bradshaw and Tam Cowan