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This podcast is released on the 137th birthday of the hoops. The basic elements of our formation are known by all fans…or are they?A club formed for the dinner tables of the porr of the East End, everyone knows that charity was at the core of our creation but the part played in this story by Brother Walfrid (an Irish Marist Brother) and John Glass (prominent in Scotland's Irish community circles, including those with Irish home rule political allegiances) has led to some debate among fans as to whether religion and/or politics were equally motivating among the founding fathers.Andrew and Matthew of Hail Hail History chat through all aspects of the history of our formation and its impact on other Scottish/Irish clubs.Enjoy…To celebrate our 137th birthday, this is a free podacast available to all. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

Mike Stevenson: “I was born to a Scottish-Irish father, and a Lebanese mother who had grown up in Egypt. So it was quite a mix to be born into as a cultural being. I spent three years in Pakistan between the ages of three and six-and-a-half. On the way back to Scotland, we got caught in Egypt. It was at the time of the Suez Crisis with the British government. I remember the troops on the shore of Port Said; we got out just before the Suez Canal was closed.  I came back to Scotland, which I barely knew because I had traveled to Pakistan at age three. I found it cold and gray.  Settling into school was extraordinarily difficult for me because I had started kindergarten in Lahore, Pakistan. Evidently I spoke pretty decent Urdu. I can only remember a few words of it now. It's so incredible how children just absorb information in extraordinary ways because they are so adaptable.  I ended up attending a total of three different primary schools and I hated it. I hated the whole school experience.  When I went to high school, it wasn't any better. I just could not settle myself. I was fidgety, distracted, disinterested, and bored. I was constantly thinking of the Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and being a rock star. I wanted to stand on stage, and at the age of thirteen that's exactly what I did. I started a band. At school, none of that counted for anything, because you are judged entirely on academic grounds. So it was no surprise that by the age of fifteen, I was asked to leave school on no uncertain terms.  My parents were going through a divorce and it was horrible. It was nasty. I escaped to London to get away from it all. I got a job in a shop selling furniture and it was all going well until it wasn't. Apparently, none of the customers could understand a word I said because of my Scottish accent.  So I was sacked three days into my first job.  I ended up sleeping out for about a year, which was quite formative in negative as well as positive ways. It was a challenging and threatening experience where I learned that I could survive and found out who I was as an individual. After that, I went through an extraordinary journey.”   Have a listen as I interview my special guest Mike Stevenson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linda-vettrus-nichols/message

Today's episode is about "Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche", a 2021 doc about the British punk legend and X-Ray Spex leader, directed by Celeste Bell and Paul Sng. The movie was selected by our guests, Sweeping Promises. Check out their outstanding new album Good Living Is Coming for You. Poly Styrene, born Marianne Joan Elliott-Said, was the child of a Scottish-Irish mother and a Somali father. Celeste Bell, her daughter, narrates and appears in the film in addition to being its co-director. It's a very personal examination of Poly's life and career as Celeste deals with the aftermath of Poly's 2011 death from cancer. We learn about Poly's challenging youth as a mixed-race child in postwar Britain, her explosion as a teenage icon in the early British punk scene, and the mental health issues that arose as she encountered New York for the first time. If you're looking for a movie where John Lydon and Sid Vicious come off as good guys, this is not the film for you. Poly went through several hospitalizations, became a Hare Krishna, lost custody of and later reunited with Celeste, and continued to pursue her artistic ambitions through it all. It's a beautiful movie and it will hopefully continue to bring more attention to Poly Styrene's life and work. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts   Twitter: @RockDocsPod   Instagram: @RockDocsPod   Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt  

People full of ego over their names — and name-calling! Some black-on-white lady crimes. Some fun black calls! Bike teen's side of story vs nurse! The Hake Report, Friday, May 26, 2023 AD HAKE TIME STAMPS * 0:00:00 Topics: Asian name, black-on-white gals, bike Karen* 0:02:40 Hey, guys! Mustard-brown tee with landscape motif* 0:04:45 Power of Reclaiming My Asian Name (Wash Post)* 0:14:07 Beating 9 years ago: black lady vs white* 0:20:00 6th-graders: big black girl beat little white girl* 0:27:32 ISSA: Aisha C Mills calls FL "terrorist"!* 0:34:51 TONY: 11yo boy shot in DV call, police mishap* 0:45:58 Bike Karen: African teen's side of story!* 0:58:31 Xin Sui Liao Wu Hen - Jacky Cheung (1994, Closer)* 1:04:10 Supers: "Lady"? Target gal? Floyd, Scottish/Irish* 1:11:15 Super: Social security* 1:15:03 MAZE: Issa don't know! Catholics? Boy Scouts? Riots?* 1:20:09 JC: S/O fellow haters! watching some other show with JLP* 1:21:45 ART: Karen vs N-word?* 1:37:29 Super: accidental lynchings, I love Karens* 1:45:04 RUSS: I don't hate, I'm not angry. Equal treatment under law?* 1:55:08 Merry Christmas I Love U - Jacky Cheung (1994, A Warm Winter)BLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2023/5/26/black-ladies-vs-white-ladies-bike-teens-side-fri-5-26-23 PODCAST: SUBSTACKThe Hake Report LIVE M-F 9-11 AM PT (12-2 ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 thehakereport.com VIDEO  YouTube  |  Rumble*  |  BitChute  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Odysee*  |  DLive  PODCAST  Apple  |  Spotify  |  Castbox  |  Podcast Addict  |  Pocket Casts  |  Substack  (RSS)  *SUPER CHATS on asterisked platforms, or  Ko-fi  |  BuyMeACoffee  |  Streamlabs  SUPPORT / EXCLUSIVES  Substack  |  SubscribeStar  |  Locals  ||  SHOP  Teespring  SEE ALSO  Hake News on The JLP Show  |  Appearances elsewhere (other shows, etc.)  Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

Hillbilly Elegy Full Chapter Book SummaryMore Content On Bookey Best Book Summary App. This is a memoir written by James David Vance, who was born in Middletown (also known as the Steel City), Ohio, located within the Rust Belt. Vance came from a Scottish-Irish working-class community plagued by poverty and poor social mobility. While most members of the community had been stuck at the bottom of the social ladder for generations, Vance graduated from Yale Law School and managed to move up the social ladder. This book not only recounts his journey to success, but also highlights the crises faced by white working-class Americans and examines the causal factors behind these social issues. Overview | Chapter 1Hi, welcome to Bookey. Today we will unlock the book Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis. The book was written by J. D. Vance, who was born in Middletown, Ohio, within the Rust Belt. While he is white, he is not a member of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestants—the first group to settle in the Northeastern United States. Vance is of Scottish-Irish descent, and his community consists of mostly non-college-educated, working-class individuals whose ancestors had been brought over to American South as day laborers. The subsequent generations had worked as sharecroppers, coal miners, and factory workers. They have been called “rednecks,” “white trash,” and “hillbillies” by other Americans, the last of which lends itself to the title of this book. Vance was only thirty-one years old when he wrote this memoir. At the time, he had no notable achievements. He hadn't been elected as senator or governor, nor had he started a company with a market value of one billion dollars or a non-profit organization that would change the world. In the first thirty-one years of his life, his biggest success was graduating from Yale Law School. However, this memoir written by a “nobody” became a bestseller on Amazon and in The New York Times—even earning recommendations from influential Silicon Valley figures such as Bill Gates and Peter Thiel, author of Zero to One. Hillbilly Elegy was also adapted into a movie directed by renowned director Ron Howard, whose filmography includes A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code. What makes this book so popular, then? There are two primary reasons. First, Vance's story is inspirational. For someone born into a poor, chaotic family in an impoverished city, success is a strange. Many people who share the same background find themselves in the deep end. Against all odds, however, Vance managed to move up the social ladder and become a self-made businessman. The second reason is societal. Not only does this memoir detail Vance's past, but it also reflects the living conditions of white blue-collar workers, offering insight into a real facet of American society. Through Vance's perspective, readers can explore the challenges faced by the white American working class and learn the causes behind them. For this reason, many people regard Vance as the spokesman for white working-class Americans. Some critics even believe that this book, which articulates the mentality of said demographic, explains why Donald Trump was so well-liked among this demographic and how he came to win the 2016 election with their support.

Did you ever consider or wonder why are there some Christians that refuse to have anything to do with Halloween, even if it is called "trunk or treat"? If you are interested at all in the origins and roots of Halloween, then this is probably the podcast for you to get your feet wet and maybe just get into the 3 feet deep part of the pool. We'll look into the connection between Scottish-Irish culture, Druids, the god of the dead, Samhain, and how the progression of the Catholic church in the dark ages affected what we now know as Halloween or in Catholic circles as, All Hallows Eve.https://www.ourfathersheart.org/holidays Website: ourfathersheart.orgPodcast: https://www.ourfathersheart.org/podcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4PEL5CenmViSz2zjH3M6wRumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-877845Please visit Our Father's Heart for more information and if you would like to support our efforts you can do so through Paypal (Paypal.me/jbenjesus), Cash App ($jbenjesus), or Venmo (@jbenjesus). Support the show (https://paypal.me/jbenjesus?locale.x=en_US)

I had a delightful time talking all things author & storytelling with Kathleen. She's Scottish-Irish, has an amazing accent, & a passion for storytelling & story writing. So many good tidbits in this episode; you will not want to miss it! 

How a musician saved the lives of hundreds of people on a sinking cruise ship. A story of bravery, leadership, and extreme cowardice. Is Wild Mountain Thyme an Scottish song or an Irish song? And guess which recorder player can be heard in a jewelry shop in the Highlands of Scotland? It's Pub Songs & Stories #244. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music at PubSong.com. 0:33 - WHAT'S NEW? Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Thanks to Expat Fledgling, Krory Dempsey, Ryan and Kelly Melville, John Mota There's an MP3 of “Mingulay Boat Song”, a questionnaire to help plan my Coffee shows. What's coming up? Loreena McKennitt What song would you like to hear more about? 3:25 - UPCOMING SHOWS NOV 17: Coffee with The Celtfather @ 11 AM EST NOV 24: Coffee with The Celtfather @ 11 AM EST NOV 27: “Firefly Drinking Songs” at Giga-Bits Tabletop Cafe in Marietta, GA @ 4-6 PM 3:46 - STORY OF OCEANOS What would you do if your ship started to sink? Jump ship or do what it takes to save the lives of hundreds of people. Paul Eastman is our storyteller today. He is the lead singer and songwriter for the Celtic Rock band, Coast. He tells the story of Moss Hill, a musician on a cruise ship whose bravery saved the passengers. MTS Oceanos was a cruise ship that sank in 1991. It suffered uncontrolled flooding. Her captain and some of the crew were convicted of negligence for fleeing the ship without helping the passengers, who were rescued thanks to the efforts of the ship's entertainers. But I'll let Coast tell that story... 12:54 - “Oceanos” by Coast from 10.2 You can find out more about the band on their website. They also have music video with footage from the ship as people are rescued and it eventually sinks. And you can watch a documentary about the Oceanos on their blog. This is from their latest album, 10.2. If you enjoy the band, the music, the story, please... 17:45 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE The musicians on this podcast are happy to share their music freely with you. You can find their music on streaming music sites. But streaming is a way to sample the music. If you hear something you love, these artists need your support. Please visit their website, sign up to their mailing list and buy something. You could buy a digital download, a shirt, a sticker, a pin, a songbook, jewelry, or even the classic physical CD. Your purchase allows them to keep making music. And if you're not into the physical stuff, many artists accept tips or are on Patreon. So again please support the arts. If this show made you happy, then you can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. If you have questions or comments, drop me an email.  Save 15% with an annual membership. 18:38 - NEXT TIME We're stepping back in time as I share Stories from how my music career began. It's all from a live episode of Pub Songs & Stories that was recorded at CONjuration in Atlanta. Loreena McKennit is coming to an episode soon. 19:03 - STORY OF WILD MOUNTAIN THYME "Wild Mountain Thyme", also known as "Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?", is a Scottish/Irish folk song. Yes. Scottish AND Irish. The lyrics and melody are based on the song "The Braes of Balquhither" by Scottish poet Robert Tannahill and Scottish composer Robert Archibald Smith. They were adapted by Belfast musician Francis McPeake into "Wild Mountain Thyme". According to Wikipedia, Tannahill's original song was first published in Robert Archibald Smith's Scottish Minstrel. It is about the hills (braes) around Balquhidder near Lochearnhead. Tannahill collected and adapted traditional songs. "The Braes of Balquhither" may have been based on the traditional song "The Braes o' Bowhether". McPeake is said to have dedicated the song to his first wife, but his son wrote an additional verse in order to celebrate his father's remarriage. "Wild Mountain Thyme" was first recorded by McPeake's nephew, also named Francis McPeake, in 1957 for the BBC series As I Roved Out. While Francis McPeake holds the copyright to the song, it is generally believed that rather than writing the song, he arranged an existing travelling folk version and popularised the song as his father's. When interviewed on radio, Francis McPeake said it was based on a song he heard whilst travelling in Scotland, and he rewrote it later. Bob Dylan's recording of the song cited it as traditional, with the arranger unknown, though Dylan's copyright records indicate that the song is sometimes "attributed to" McPeake. In her book Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche, author Jennifer Peace Rhind describes "Wild Mountain Thyme" as essentially a love song, with the line, "Wild Mountain Thyme grows among the Scottish heather" perhaps being an indirect reference to the old custom of young women wearing a sprig of thyme, mint or lavender to attract a suitor. Rhind also notes that, in British folklore, the thyme plant was the fairies' playground and often the herb would be left undisturbed for their use. As for me, I don't remember where I found the song. But it would've been when I started performing at Renaissance festivals or possibly MP3.com. Andrew McKee and I worked our first arrangement for the song in 2000 for the Brobdingnagian Bards album Gullible's Travels. It was later re-recorded with a better version for A Faire to Remember. It stands out largely because of Andrew's recorder solo. It's beautiful. But it's also just a gorgeous song, covered by many people. One of my favorite moments for this song happened on my Celtic Invasion of the Highlands of Scotland in 2013. We were staying in Aviemore, Scotland in the Highlands. I remember walking through the gift shop, when I heard Andrew's unmistakeable recorder playing. My mind nearly exploded as I searched the shop for the origins of the sound. I found a small glass cabinet that had jewelry in it. Gorgeous jewelry made of compressed heather. There were necklaces, earrings, pendants and brooches. It was just fantastic. Then there was like a TARDIS in my brain. It flashed back to an email I had received years earlier. A company asked me if they could use our recording in their shop. So there it was the Brobdingnagian Bards, or rather Andrew McKee, because it was really just the recorder part, on repeat in Scotland. You can check out the company at heathergems.com. In the summer of 2009, I worked out a new arrangement of the song for my CD, The Bridge. That version also inspired a lot of people. It's one of my favorite songs on the album. I love this song, but one of the things that made me so proud about performing this song is hearing my own improvement in singing. It's one of those songs that as I got better, I developed a better ability to phrase things in how it's sung. It makes me feel really good about my own vocal abilities. 24:05 - “Wild Mountain Thyme” by Marc Gunn from The Bridge Pub Songs & Stories was produced by Marc Gunn. The show is edited by Mitchell Petersen with graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. You can subscribe and listen wherever you find podcasts. You can also subscribe to my mailing list. You will get regular updates of new music, podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.com! #coastband #wildmountainthyme #oceanos #pubsongs #heathergems

Eating more plants is the best thing we can do for our health. But it's not as basic as getting all the nutrition we need from fruits and veggies. There is no one-size-fits-all plant-based diet. My guests Ellie Busby (Vojo Health) and Bradley Jafir (Vegan Powah) join me in this episode to discuss the complex factors of nutrition and living a plant-based lifestyle according to our own individual genetic needs. About my guests: Ellie Busby of Vojo Health: Ellie went plant-based in 2011 after living in a Buddhist monastery. For the first few years everything was great. But 5 years in, her health started falling apart. Ellie was doing everything “right”. But it wasn't working. She was fatigued, had brain fog, and her hair was falling out. She was suffering from joint pain, running injuries and struggling more than ever with weight fluctuations. She realised she had a choice – give up, or make it work. Well, she's too stubborn to give up. So she went back to university to research precision nutrition. What she discovered was mind-blowing. Ellie researched how genetics affect our health, and analysed her own and her family's genes. Her genes explained everything – from weight and health struggles to diabetes and dementia in her family. Vojo was founded by Ellie Busby, a published scientist and nutritionist (MSc) in the UK registered with the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT, CMA approved). She's been plant-based for 10 years, founded a vegan restaurant in 2014, and founded Vojo as a solo female founder in 2020. Bradley Jafir of Vegan Powah: Vegan Powah is a supplement that provides vegans with nutrients that are hard to find or absent on a vegan diet. They have been carefully selected by biomedical scientists and nutritionists with the intention of enhancing the health effects of a vegan diet and preventing nutritional deficiencies in vegans with a range of different genetics. My own Vojo Health DNA analysis revealed that I carry the G6PD deficiency, which is form of anemia. G6PD deficiency is a common genetic condition caused by defects in an enzyme called glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase, or G6PD. The G6PD enzyme helps protect red blood cells from damage. In people with G6PD deficiency, red blood cells are destroyed upon exposure to certain environmental triggers, which can lead to episodes of anemia. This test includes two common variants linked to G6PD deficiency. I have both of the genetic variants tested that are associated with an increased genetic risk of anaemia caused by G6PD deficiency. About 400 million people have the condition globally. Most of the time, those who are affected have no symptoms. Following a specific trigger, symptoms such as yellowish skin, dark urine, shortness of breath, and feeling tired may develop. Red blood cell breakdown may be triggered by infections, certain medication, stress, or foods such as fava beans. (Ohhh, I love fava beans.) Well, I learned that due to this genetic G6PD deficiency, as well as other genetic factors, my Vojo plant-based diet type is best matched with the South American type. Hey, I'm not South American. I'm genetically Scottish-Irish and Italian, with some Nordic ancestors like Ingvar "The Tall King of Sweden" Eyesteinsson, so you'd think my dietary type might be good with a Nordic type diet. And my Italian genetics might seem best to match with a Mediterranean diet as an ideal plant-based diet as well (mm, pizza al pomodoro!). You'd think oatmeal and soda bread and berries and almond biscotti is just perfect for me. Yet, the South American Vojo diet is rich with beans and leafy greens, which supports my B12 and iron levels best. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantfull/support

After a long winter hibernation, The Rebel Beat is finally back and ready to roll out some new episodes this spring! On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrence Dunn, the son of the late folk singer Willie Dunn. Willie Dunn was of mixed Scottish/Irish and Mi'ma'ki ancestry, and wore many hats throughout his prolific career. He was a powerful anti-colonial songwriter, a film director, an activist, and even took a run for elected office once. Some say that his music didn't get the attention that it deserved during his career, but now his son Lawrence Dunn has teamed up with Light in the Attic records to release an anthology of Willie's work, "Creation never sleeps, Creation never dies". Lawrence joins us for a heart-felt discussion on his father's music, activism and legacy. Like this podcast? Then support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelbeatradio Playlist Willie Dunn - Charlie Willie Dunn - The Ballad of Crowfoot Willie Dunn - The Carver Willie Dunn - O Canada! Willie Dunn - Louis Riel Willie Dunn - Broker Willie Dunn - I Pity the Country Willie Dunn - The Pacific Further resources The Rebel Beat episode 013 - Native North America The Ballad of Crowfoot (1968 film, National Film Board) Theme music for the Rebel Beat by Cee from Test Their Logik

Imagine growing up bi-racial in a small Georgia town, the daughter of divorced parents, a Scottish/Irish father, and a Japanese mother. Kelly Nishimoto, self-taught, Los Angeles-based fashion designer, lifestyle pimp, and creator of Cutebootylounge, designed a wedding dress out of trash bags and electrical tape at 13, and eventually launched a full collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  But what would you do if a series of events led to you being offered a job on television, getting pregnant, and being without a home -- all at the same time? Would throw in the towel and chance losing the part of a lifetime? Or would you show up anyway, knowing that you’d be forced to live a double life? Finding Kelly Nishimoto: Check out the website: https://cutebooty.com Instagram: @cutebootylounge Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terisa Ngobi is the Labour Candidate for the Ōtaki electorate.  Her mother Sia (nee Chongnee) Watters is from Apia, Samoa.  Her dad Bill Watters is of Scottish/Irish descent.   She is married to Henry Ngobi who was born in Uganda, Africa and they have three young boys Azaria 10, Vito 8 and Tebasawa 4 years old. Terisa was born and bred in the Otaki electorate and knows the people and issues facing the region.  She is also the first Pasifika Woman to ever stand in the  Ōtaki electorate. Her experience is in housing, education, employment and health at a central government  level developing policies and managing multi million dollar contracts.  Further her work in the voluntary sector supporting our elderly, children and families, means that she understands and has a grassroots understanding of the needs of the range of people living in our communities.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today brings a special YAWA with an extra special guest! For more than 16 years, Los Angeles-native Matthew Rubino has been heavily involved in the city's DJ community with long-standing residencies at some of the city's most successful venues including Cliftons, the Standard Downtown LA and Hotel Erwin in Venice where he has served as Music Director since 2011. He has also been programming the music at the Ace Hotel Los Angeles since 2016.
 He has performed for the likes of Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Debbie Harry (Blondie), Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Anne Hathaway, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and a whole lot more (to name a few)... Matthew's experience runs deep. Matthew became a part of the Flashdance in 2014 and has since traveled the world over with the crew. In 2018 founder Michael Antonia asked Matthew to join him as co-owner of The Flashdance! Big Takeaways The Flashdance is hosting parties at your house. Through zoom, two DJs, a hype-man and more, a live online party is thrown. Check the affiliate page! Q&A Lauren Amanda: What are fun and not corny ways to release tables to the buffet? Matthew's style is the enthusiastic minimalist. He tells people to have the wedding coordinator go up to the tables and release them one by one. It then doesn't distract from the fun of the music and doesn't add too much banter. What are their top 3 get everyone on the dance floor songs? Parties can vary. But in general, something in a familiar is always good. 1. Arethra Franklin - RESPECT 2. Prince - Let's Go Crazy 3. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke Stephen Lawrence: *When planning to work with both a band and a DJ for the reception, what advice do you have? * Share the band's set list with the DJ ahead of time, if possible. Especially if the band is doing the first part of the dancing. It's nice to be able to plan a little bit. If possible, have the band break down while the DJ is starting. Keep the party going. Catherine Asikis: I'm greek. My fiancé is French Canadian. Our DJ, a great friend of ours, specializes in soca and Caribbean music. He's very talented but I'm worried about how he will work with my cultural music because he hasn't done a Greek wedding before. I am giving him a list of songs, but would it be appropriate to ask him to pre mix the Greek song portions of the evening so I can listen before the wedding day? Matthew says people come to them because they kind of already know their vibe. But since you are friends, it is a little different. For Matthew, he tells his clients to send him a list of songs (10-15, no more than 20) and he will play some but probably not all of them. Providing a window into what you are into is helpful, but you still have to let the DJs have creative control. When you are working with friends who are being generous, we encourage you to ask for less. Asking to hear something ahead of time is potentially more effort and work than you are paying for. Myriah Cohen Moses: How do we go about explaining to the DJ who probably takes pride in getting people on the dance floor, that we aren't big dancers? Yes to the first traditional dances, maybe a few fast songs but my fiancé will definitely have reached his limit by then, as will his side of the family. I really don't like an empty dance floor so I'm working with my venue to make it pretty small. People like to dance at a wedding! They just do. Unless it's just a small group of people that you know never dance even at a party. If there is over 50 people, you'll probably have a good amount of people that want to dance. At the end of the wedding, the groom or bride or someone will come up to the DJ and share how excited that people that they never see on the dance floor were out there going wild. Matthew's tips for inciting a packed floor: a small dance floor, make sure the lights have dimmers, wedding crashers that you can hire to basically hype people up. Brenda Lira: To me, the music and dancing are the best part of weddings. So naturally now that I'm engaged, its the part I'm most excited about and most worried about. My fiancé is very white, like Scottish/Irish white. I am very Mexican, like a 1st generation Mexican-American. We both have key family members that will party to any type of music and we're really counting on them to help us to get the party started. Aside from looking for a bilingual DJ with similar experience, what should I be asking or looking for? *Also I have 1 venue but 3 different spaces for ceremony, reception/dinner, and dancing. *Is it too much to ask a DJ to play music at all 3? It's all well within walking distance. And should I expect an up-charge for this? Definitely expect an up-charge. Every company will have their own set of pricing. But in each area, they have to set up equipment and sound, so expect to pay more. Three different areas is definitely feasible! The ability to play a little bit of something for everyone there is key. The DJ should be preparing beforehand. Matthew builds playlists, but also knows how to read the crowd and pivot when it's needed. Hire a DJ you vibe with! It makes a difference.
 Amanda Watt: I have a ton of specific songs that I want to dance to at our reception, but I am worried if I request all of them to be added to our must-play playlist it will stifle our DJ. He's amazing, and I totally trust him to keep our reception fun and our guests up and dancing at our reception...which is our number one priority, we want everyone to have a good time and have fun. How many songs do you recommend putting on a must-play playlist? And how many is too many? I don't want to be a music Bridezilla!! (Reception will have about 5ish hours of dancing) Thank you!! Give them 10-15 songs, 20 at most. That gives the DJ a taste of what you're into and gives plenty of room for creative freedom. Remember you're hiring him because you like him and trust him! Links We Referenced theflashdance.com (https://www.theflashdance.com) sharkpig.com (http://sharkpig.com) instagram.com/theflashdancedjs (https://www.instagram.com/theflashdancedjs/) alpinerings.com (https://alpinerings.com) (Promo Code: BIGWEDDING for 15% off sitewide!) Quotes “There's something to the idea of when you put effort into how you look, you do your hair, you put some clothes on, you know, you feel good.” - Matthew “It's not for everybody, but I do love that there is this option. That we can pivot and react.” - Michelle “Everyone is afraid of a corny DJ.” - Christy “People don't get weird when the lights are on super bright!” - Matthew “There are going to be different crescendos throughout the evening and day. The music at pre- ceremony is going to be different than the music at cocktail hour. It's fun to play with things.” - Matthew “I want people, from the moment they hear me start playing music, to look at each other and be like, ‘dude we are in good hands tonight.'” - Matthew Get In Touch EMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TBWPpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/TBWPpodcast/) INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast/) BE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatwedding TWITTER: @TBWPpodcast PHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast)

Free Irish-English Masterclass! Sign up here: https://cloverenglish.org/free-irish-english-masterclass/The Scots and the Northern Irish have always had a close relationship. In fact, the Scots have highly influenced how we speak. Today with Darren Gibb we speak about the cultural and linguistic connections between the Scots and the Northern Irish. Remember to follow Darren over at his Instagram: @mrgibbenglish and share the podcast with whoever you think will enjoy it!

Paul Mackney and the singers of Coppetts Ward, Chipping Barnet present "(Yes, We'll All Be Voting Labour) For the Many, Not the Few" a stirring anthem for the General Election 2019. Lyrics by Paul Mackney based on his rearrangement of a Scottish/Irish traditional. #forthemanynotthefew #votelabour #GE2019

British composer and electronic producer Circles And Ellipses releases “Burn:Cycle Reworks” via Here & Now Recordings; a follow-up EP to the original soundtrack of the 1994 video game Burn:Cycle, the first ever video game soundtrack to feature orchestral music, consisting of four reimagined electronic compositions. Originally composed and produced by both Chris Whitten and BAFTA-nominated British film score composer, conductor, producer and musician Simon Boswell in the early ‘90s for the adventure video-game title published by Philips Interactive Media, Chris Whitten now returns as Circles And Ellipses to share reworks of this classic game soundtrack. Whitten’s musical journey has been a vast and impressive one so far, from producing classic ‘80s hit-singles such as "What I Am"by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians (which currently boasts 10 million views on YouTube alone), to providing drums for "The Whole of the Moon"by The Waterboys and the legendary Sir Paul McCartney’s 1989 album“Flowers In The Dirt”and joining iconic British rock band Dire Straits on their final world tour from 1991-1992 and once again during their 2017 reunion tour. Chris Whitten is also widely recognised for composing original scores for top media companies, including BBC and Discovery Channel. Circles And Ellipses has just done a Mix for NTS Radio’s Tim Noakes’ ‘Synth Hero Show’ whose previous guests include film composer Clint Mansell, dance duo Orbital, Stranger Things composer Kyle Dixon, and Paul White from R&S Records. Noakes has described Whitten as“cult drum God”. Chris Whitten was born in Wimbledon, just outside London and now lives in the west of England, near Bath and Glastonbury. With a burning desire to pursue a musical career, Whitten left home at the early age of just 16 to study jazz and classical composition at The City Of Leeds College Of Music, although his musical diploma would be cut short in 1979 after picking up more local gigs and eventually embarking on a tour with seminal British jazz-fusion guitarist Gary Boyle. In the early 1980s, producer and guitarist Simon Boswell invited Whitten to perform drums on an album session in Rome. On returning to London, Whitten would contribute to many various styled projects and bands including punk/ funk band Out fronted by local fashion icon and journalist Alix Sharkey, repeated RCA Studio Sessions in Rome, and working as drummer and arranger on several hit albums for celebrated Italian musicians such as Francesco De Gregori, Gianni Morandiand Riccardo Cocciante, collaborating on Cocciante’s 10th studio album with orchestral arranger Paul Buckmaster(Elton John, Miles Davis). Former bandmate Karl Wallinger had since joined Scottish-Irish folk rock band The Waterboys, and in 1984, Whitten would take up drum duties.Chris Whitten performed drums on the hit single “The Whole Of The Moon”, which is still regarded as The Waterboys’“finest hour and signature recording”. Whitten then gained a shining reputation as a prolific freelance studio drummer for artists such as Swing Out Sister and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders). Co-producer of the original “Burn:Cycle Soundtrack”Simon Boswell currently holds more than 90 credits in film and TV composition, including acclaimed classics such as Phenomena(1985), Santa Sangre(1989), A Midsummer Night’s Dream(1999)and many more. Boswell's record productions from the 1980’s have influenced many other contemporary musicians, notably "Block Rockin' Beats"by UK electronic act The Chemical Brothers. Whitten sees himself as a drummer with a passion for synthesizers. Although he loves the synth sounds of 90’s techno and electronica, Whitten also takes influences from more classic sounds such as the work of Herbie Hancock, Jan Garbarek and Eberhard Weber.As for his electronica inspirations, Whitten has drawn influence from the likes of minimal techno artist Speedy J, early Detroit techno from 69(Carl Craig) and Kenny Larkin, as well UK’s Kirk DeGiorgio and contemporary electronic producer Lone. Whitten’s work as Circles And Ellipses for the “Burn:Cycle Reworks” EP can best be compared to minimal techno maestros such as Stephan Bodzin and Max Cooper.

We sat down with the delightful Sarah White, author of Halayda, but Josh couldn't join us. So it was up to Liberty to rein in Aaron! Or does he have to rein her in? Hmmm... Sarah Delena White writes epic fantasy, steampunk, and reworkings of mythology with complex characters, rich world-building, and a fine balance of poetry and snark. When she’s not writing or editing, she can be found making jewelry, singing Irish ballads, drinking tea, and working a variety of odd jobs. She occasionally remembers to eat and sleep, because those things are apparently important. She can be bribed with dark chocolate. Halayda is her debut novel. In Episode 65: Sarah keeps very busy! Halayda's unique blend of subgenres and unique beginnings Yes, this is a kissing book! Sarah's research into Scottish & Irish faeries More questionable search histories! Aaron's rabbit trail about the difference between the Russian space program and NASA Liberty's rabbit trail about Apollo 13 Short word counts vs. long word counts!  For additional links and notes, be sure to visit: LasersDragonsAndKeyboards.com

In this the third episode of the podcast, we're talking Sunderland as it seems Derek McInnes has well and truly dodged a minefield by (mercifully) deciding to stay with Aberdeen. We're also chantering about the latest IFAB ideas on how to improve the Scottish game. Beyond that, my guest will share his all time Scottish Irish 5-a-side teams and battle his way through the Scottish themed Irish football quiz! Now available as downloads here and available on iTunes, Podcast Republic and Tunein! Contact us via Facebook (NotQuiteScottish), Twitter (NQSSFS_Podcast) or leave a comment on the Soundcloud feed. I really look forward to all feedback and comments.

featuring -- Brother, Albannach, Rathkeltair & The Super Friends

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship This is definitely the most popular track on the album. The song has been downloaded more than 15,000 times from the website. A lively Scottish/Irish reel, based on the well-known Psalm 121