Podcasts about Tartan

The crew starts off today's show live from The Parrot in Hull asking whether or not they want to see Craig Breslow with the Boston Red Sox. Even though the Tartan army has left Boston, Scheim doesn't let everyone forget about the U.S. in the World Cup. Is Jaylen Brown a liability to other teams looking to trade for him? Boston College football coach Bill O'Brien joins the show to discuss the excitement for this upcoming season and breaks down the college football conferences

To continue the World Cup this week, Blake and Caroline bring in some pros. Kelley O'Hara and Ali Riley, former NWSL players, World Cup competitors, and hosts of “Time Wasting," join Well Played to discuss the convos that matter most this week — like the history-making all-American women officiants, why Jérémy Doku will be a better athlete after leaving the World Cup to be present for his son's birth, and how Haaland's half-bun is the secret to his scoring. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: - How Marta was the original inspiration for Haaland's half-bun - The Scottish fans — the Tartan army — drinking Boston dry - Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld revealing their baby girl's name - How Messi made history in his recent match against Austria - Why Trinity Rodman and Ciara's crossover is confusing us with Ciara Miller and Trinity from “Love Island” Follow Kelley: @kelleyohara Follow Ali: @rileythree Follow and subscribe to Time Wasting: @timewastingpod Thank you to our sponsor, Ally Bank. To learn more, visit ally.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) McKone, Zo and Dondero stay on the phones talking about Brown, Tatum, and Giannis. (10:37) McKone and Zo say the organization had to have had some level of communication with Brown. Stevens will be able to mend fences because he is not Breslow. Then they go to the phones for more of your thoughts. (20:30) Zo, McKone, and Dondero go to the callers for your thoughts on Giannis and the Celtics.(31:25) Zo loves Kraft's idea to have the Patriots play a game in Scotland after the Tartan army took over Boston over the first week of the World Cup. Then the crew goes back to the phones for thoughts on the Celtics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Year-round play, unprecedent demand and volatile weather create unique challenges when renovating golf courses in the Southeast. Brandon Johnson describes the decision-making process from an architect's perspective.

Des Clarke hosts a special World Cup edition of Breaking the News, covering the Tartan takeover of Boston and Scotland's success in the tournament so far!Lead Writer: Cooper Mawhinney Sweryt Additional material: Jon Paisley, Stephen Holford, Claire Cox, Bee Babylon, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall, Oli Higham and Gregor Paton Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Chris Quilietti Script Editor: Keiron NicholsonAn Eco-Audio certified Production

Hour 1 - Watching the Red Sox is torture. Wiggy takes aim at journalists. Hour 2 - Who is untouchable on the Red Sox? They Said It! Hour 3 - The News! Cambridge City councilor. Off the field win for the Sox! Hour 4 - Chad Tracy joins the show! The Tartan army invades the studio!

After 28 years of waiting, the Scotland Men's National Team returned to the World Cup stage, and it was a winning return as Steve Clarke's men defeated Haiti by a 1-0 scoreline. We don't do things the easy way!John and Krys are joined by a Moroccan from Boston, Adam Kamoune, to dissect the Group C action, where the Africans claimed a credible 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opener. Adam also gave his insight into how much he's enjoying a Tartan invasion of his home city, whilst also sympathising with some of the issues Scotland fans have been facing. We then preview the big game on Friday in Boston where Scotland and Morocco meet at the Gillette Stadium, where a point could take Scotland into the knockout stages for the first time. It will be tough however against the Semi Finalists of four years ago, who are 8th in the World rankings.COPYRIGHTFIFA anthem (c) FIFAWhatever it Takes - Scott McGillThank you to everyone for tuning into this latest episode of SFF Podcast.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

After 28 years of waiting, the Scotland Men's National Team returned to the World Cup stage, and it was a winning return as Steve Clarke's men defeated Haiti by a 1-0 scoreline. We don't do things the easy way!John and Krys are joined by a Moroccan from Boston, Adam Kamoune, to dissect the Group C action, where the Africans claimed a credible 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opener. Adam also gave his insight into how much he's enjoying a Tartan invasion of his home city, whilst also sympathising with some of the issues Scotland fans have been facing. We then preview the big game on Friday in Boston where Scotland and Morocco meet at the Gillette Stadium, where a point could take Scotland into the knockout stages for the first time. It will be tough however against the Semi Finalists of four years ago, who are 8th in the World rankings.COPYRIGHTFIFA anthem (c) FIFAWhatever it Takes - Scott McGillThank you to everyone for tuning into this latest episode of SFF Podcast.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Scotland could not be happier going in t the World Cup. When was the last time you heard that - 1928!?Eight goals in two games and believe it or not even some talk of their talisman John McGinn not making it into Steve Clarkes first eleven. The Tartan army suddenly have a cutting edge, confidence to burn and mounting expectation. Bring on Haiti!What could possible go wrong?Who better to ask than three of the finest Scots in sports journalism...Jonathan Northcroft, Michael Grant and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only ASGCA member from Maine has some outdoorsy stories — and terrific golf industry perspective about — to share.

This week the COWboys are talking about the farrier's tartan. Along with some fun and lively conversation on the topic, you''ll also hear some great music from Kaden Minor (Not a Saint), Dave Stamey (Horse Shoer's Blues), Doug Figgs (Shoeing Broncs Again), and Juni Fisher (For the Want of a Nail). There is also some great cowboy poetry this week from ​Don Kennington (The Last Nail). We'll have the ever popular Dick's Pick (Ian Tyson: 18 Inches of Rain), Cowpoke Poetry, and a whole bunch of goofin' off too!

This week on #ScotsinUs, we look back on the our Tartan Day Observance, held on April 10th at Bryant Park, NYC and look ahead to the Edinburgh Tartan Day Parade on May 9th, 2026, which will be returning for the second year in the row! Email us at americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com to join the ASF Contingent! This Tartan week, we welcomed back a contigent from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to the Fountain Terrace as we reflected on what Tartan Day is all about. Tune in to hear some of their incredible performance!This year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance is called "A Call to Gather", and invites audiences to unite at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for an unforgettable evening of spectacle, storytelling, and celebration. A Call to Gather will run from 7 - 29 August. Tickets on sale here: https://www.edintattoo.co.uk

A @Christadelphians Video: *Ai Summary* [Inspiring] This thought-provoking and insightful exposition reveals why so many Bible translations exist, focusing on “challenging words” – rare terms that puzzled scholars for centuries. We explore how discoveries like the Rosetta Stone, Ugaritic, and the Oxyrhynchus Papyri have revolutionised our understanding of Hebrew and Greek. This wonderful, revealing journey shows that translation is a continuous process, not a one-off event. We learn to approach Scripture with humility, using multiple translations to benefit from each one's strengths. Outstanding content for anyone serious about God's Word. *Chapters* 00:00 – Introduction: why challenging words matter 00:42 – Hapax legomena and the need for constant revision 01:52 – Changes & discoveries: learning from ancient languages 02:25 – Akkadian: the language of Abraham and Nimrod's kingdom 05:01 – Rosetta Stone: unlocking hieroglyphics 07:16 – Ugaritic: the closest literary cousin to Hebrew 09:35 – New Testament Greek: from “Holy Spirit language” to everyday Koine 10:32 – Herculaneum papyri and the search for ordinary letters 12:02 – Oxyrhynchus Papyri: a treasure trove of receipts, letters, and everyday Greek 14:44 – Timeline: how translations (KJV, RV, RSV, NIV, ESV, NASB) relate to discoveries 16:00 – Example 1: “nuts and almonds” becomes “pistachio nuts” (Genesis 43:11) 21:04 – Example 2: “Tartan” – from a name to the title “field marshal” (2 Kings 18:17) 23:39 – Why Strong's is outdated, and modern lexicons (BDB, HALOT, BDAG) 25:56 – Conclusion: humility, using multiple translations, and always learning *Bible Verse Category*

50 years ago, a boy band from the UK -- more specifically, Scotland -- overtook America during it's Bicentennial year and the US hasn't been the same ever since. It was the year that The Bay City Rollers occupied the hearts of minds of every young woman in America and to that end, two of those young ladies have returned to share their thoughts on what it was like to be a Rollermaniac back in 1976! Laura Donahue Brady (Dedication - Fans Remember The Bay City Rollers) and uberfan Debbie Smith Clarke were not shy about sharing their memories of what it was like to be young and in love with five boys from a land far, far away. As the Rollers' year started off with their first #1 hit in the US, it was a sign that the Tartan clad BCR would take over and we had a lot of fun talking about it!

Clare Campbell, a trailblazing Highlander renowned for her innovation in the weaving and designer clothes industry, is driven by a deep passion for authenticity and identity. Clare's remarkable journey began in 1978, when she was born in Inverness, the Highland capital of Scotland. With two younger brothers, Clare drew inspiration from her mother, who has always been a guiding light in her life. Like many, Clare's family faced heartbreak, losing her brother Paul just before Christmas in 1998 at the age of 19. This profound loss reshaped Clare's outlook on life, instilling in her and her family a renewed appreciation for its fragility and value. In the years that followed, Clare married her childhood sweetheart Allan, became a mother to Paul and Charli, and pursued a career as an accountant. While raising her young family and supporting Highland businesses, Clare's entrepreneurial spirit grew. By late 2015, she discovered her true calling: uniting her love for the Highlands, her creative vision, and her dedication to craftsmanship into a pioneering mission: The pursuit of sustainable excellence with Tartan cloth woven, not on modern machines, but on original century old looms. Clare's journey as an industry leader was clear, despite the challenges she anticipated. Determined to revive the art of storytelling through tartan design, she set out to restore artisan weaving skills and introduce disruptive designer collections to the Highlands. As the founder and owner of Prickly Thistle, and the outlet store called Rebel Row in Inverness, Clare has established a brand synonymous with Scottish heritage, creativity and endurance. And this Brand has been discovered by the likes of Fendi, the  historic Italian luxury fashion house with a number of famous names buying into the product including Sam Heughan or Jamie Fraser of Outlander. Clare Campbell's pioneering story in weaving and designer clothing is extraordinary and it is with pleasure that Unique Scotland Podcast brings Clare's incredible story (and lovely Inverness accent) to you wherever you listen. 

Pelican Hill Golf Club occupies a dramatic site along the Southern California coast. Brian Curley takes listeners inside the 50-week project occurring at the popular 36-hole facility.

Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter. Follow Wil chung  on  Instagram by Clicking Here or on YouTube by Clicking Here Becky Neal is on Instagram Here Finley Greenleaf is on Instagram Here   If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com.

The demand to play golf is outpacing course supply in many densely populated parts of the country. ASGCA President Mark Mungeam explores the conundrum and other big-picture industry topics in an episode recorded at the 2026 New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show.

Ann speaks to Barrow Brewing Company co-founder KD Hill, Scottish Country Dance instructor Robin Ward and Highland athletes Faith Daniel & Christian McLellan about the annual Tartan Day celebration in Salado, TX. Features music performances by Bronson Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The threads of Scotland's identity, Tartan's journey I'm sorry to say that Tartan was not invented in Scotland. Gasp, horror, but this is just a reality that we will have to live with. In fact, when you've listened to this Podcast, you'll realise that this Iconic symbol of Scotland is so important to this country because of what Scotland did to this chequered cloth rather than inventing it. Scotland's Tartan's story begins with the 'Falkirk fragment', a simple undyed wool check, found in the town of Falkirk, used to stopper a Roman coin hoard in the third century. Though modest, it reveals that patterned twill weaving long predated Scotland, with similar checks found across ancient Eurasia. In early and medieval Scotland, tartan was practical rather than symbolic, shaped by local dyes, regional weaving traditions, and the ecology of the Highlands. The belted plaid later became the defining garment of Highland life, and during the Jacobite risings tartan gained political meaning as a visual marker of rebellion. After Culloden, the Dress Act attempted to suppress Highland identity by banning tartan, but it survived in remote communities and military regiments. In the nineteenth century, Romanticism, Sir Walter Scott, and firms like Wilsons of Bannockburn reinvented tartan as national dress and created the modern system of clan tartans. Diaspora communities from all over the world embraced tartan as a portable homeland, while the British Empire enhanced it's reputation. In the twentieth century, designers, political movements, and popular culture reinterpreted tartan again, turning it into a flexible symbol of identity, rebellion, and heritage. Tartan endures because people continually weave meaning into it, transforming simple cloth into a powerful cultural emblem and one that has come to define Scotland's identity.

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On the phone-in: Authors Jane Doucet and Joanne Gallant share their personal stories in advance of a panel discussion this weekend in Halifax called "Motherhood and Otherhood". We also hear from author, Lindsey Harrington. Listeners share their stories too. And off the top of the show, we hear about a housing project in Sydney at Tartan Downs. And New Brunswick MLA's will vote today on Bill 23 -- legislation for a healthy environment.

While getting swept away in the latest season of Outlander, or researching your own highland heritage, you might wonder about these key elements of Scottish culture and history. What was a clan and how did they work? Does my last name mean that I belong to a certain clan and that I can only wear that clan's tartan? What is tartan, what is a kilt, and what do Scotsmen wear under them? Buckle on your sporran, or pin up your bonnie wee tartan shall, and lets answer these questions and more as we explore the history of Scottish clans, tartans and kilts! Early Tartan and Kilts The Scottish Clan System Tartan and Kilts after 1745 Scots in America & Around the World Tartan and Kilts after 1745 Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter. Follow Wil chung  on  Instagram by Clicking Here or on YouTube by Clicking Here Becky Neal is on Instagram Here Finley Greenleaf is on Instagram Here

This interview is with Darcy Pendergrass of Amity Vineyards. In this interview, Darcy talks about her journey from tasting room associate to winemaker at Amity, and what she has been up to since then.Darcy shares about growing up in Oregon and staying close by in Montana for college. After earning her degree in microbiology to work in healthcare, then later deciding that wasn't for her, she moved back home and started Chemeketa's new viticulture program.Darcy talks about meeting Patrick McElligott there, who hired her at the Amity Vineyards tasting room and thus changed the trajectory of her career. When she met Myron Redford, he realized her potential and encouraged her to start working in the cellar.Later in the interview, Darcy discusses her promotions from cellar master to assistant winemaker and eventually to winemaker, all at Amity Vineyards. She also started her own label, Tartan, and experimented with bigger bolder reds. Additionally, she spent 10 vintages overseas to continue her learning.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University's Nicholson Library in McMinnville on February 16, 2026.

This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Robert Hazen from the Carnegie Institution for Science. We talk about the theory behind the second arrow of time and how it relates to astrobiology, Bob's serendipitous path into becoming a prominent science communicator, what it meant to be a professional trumpet player while being a scientist, and his awesome trilobite collection.

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Helping improve golf courses in the morning. Coaching an NCAA Division I golf team in the afternoons and evenings. Doug Smith describes balancing varied roles in the game and offers ideas for making modern practice areas work in compact spaces.

This week, Alan sits down with Gavin Hogarth to dive into the world of Tartan Warrior and the thriving OCR scene at Fit Body Farm. Gavin shares what's coming up for this year's event weekend — from the 3K Championships to the new 400m course and junior races — and the philosophy behind designing courses that challenge seasoned racers while staying fun and accessible for newcomers. They look back at the success of past obstacles and community favourites, explore the logistics of hosting the British Obstacle Sports 3K Championships, and talk about the unique challenges of planning races around life on a working farm. Gavin also opens up about the origins of Fit Body Farm, how a 115‑year‑old dairy farm became a buzzing fitness hub, and the evolution of their HIROX simulations and Friday Night Rocks competitions. Alan and Gavin round things off with a tour of Scotland's scenic gems — from castles to the Isle of Arran — and why OCR in the Scottish weather just hits differently. A blend of passion, community, and pure OCR grit.  If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com.

We meander around homes and surge past misconceptions involving residential golf course design in a philosophical and practical discussion with Chris Wilczynski about executing new projects where homes border golf holes.

Tunes: Robyn Jamner: If I die at the Hands of a faceless man. William Dixon: The New Way to Morpeth James Aird: Johnny MacGill (Come under my Plaidy) Donald MacDonald: Buckskin Kilt, The Wren's Death, The Kilt is my Delight, Jenny Dang the Weaver +X+X+ Check Out Robyn Jamner (they/she) Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@robynjamner/video/7599064826803014942?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7599175986731566606 https://youtube.com/@robynjamner?si=cxDy-rwXRtgWBBSH +X+X+ News Story from Leach Lake Band of Ojibwe Chairman: https://lptv.org/leech-lake-tribal-chairman-concerned-with-immigration-crackdown-in-mn/ +X+X+ For a quick crash course on Tartan check out Hugh Cheape's Tartan: the Highland Habbit https://archive.org/details/tartanhighlandha0000chea/mode/2up +X+X+ You can Find Isaac's Website Here: https://sites.google.com/view/ihwaltersfactotum/home Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i.h.walters/ Blarney Pilgrims Podcast Episode About Scottish Baroque Fiddling (amongst other things) with Shane Lestideau: https://www.blarneypilgrims.com/episodes/shane-lestideau We discussed the Niel McLean Portrait briefly, but I didn't use it as the cover art for the podcast, if you want to see it you can follow this link: I thought Niel won the first Bagpipe Competition held by the Highland Society in the 1780s, but looking through Angus MacKay's notes on the subject I'm not seeing his name. https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw138111/Neil-McLean +X+X+ FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

The Vancouver personality, born John Ruskin, is among 80 appointees announced on Wednesday,  Unlike most of them, the 57-year-old will be inducted under his stage name, "Nardwuar, the Human Serviette," a rare exception for one of Canada's highest honours that meets the spirit of his off-the-wall personality. For the uninitiated, Nardwuar might be described as a Canadian enigma who gradually invaded pop culture over several decades, propelled by his interviews, which all finish with his trademark phrase "Doot doola doot doo...doot doo." David Friend, Canadian Press I've had the pleasure of knowing Nardwuar since his high school days in West Van. He and Craig Northey would be the first to knock on my front door on Halloween. Looking for record handouts instead of candy. During my years at Much Music as host/producer of MuchWest,  great cameraman Jay Mirus and I would always be running into Nardwar. Usually around the concerts and soundchecks. Jay and Nard became great friends, and eventually, when I moved on, Jay became the host of MuchWest, and he asked Nardwuar to co-host. That was the first national television exposure for Nard. Now he was on a roll.  He became the famous media character the World now knows.  He's a guy with Nike making a skateboard shoe in his Tartan colours ,and the following week, induction into the Order of Canada.   And he's not done yet.   Congrats Nardwuar, and a big shout-out to Jay Mirus.

Working along the shores of a lake providing drinking water for a major city provides tremendous opportunity — and brings tremendous responsibility. Ty Butler describes the methodology behind a Texas-sized course revival.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss Rangers back in the title race, Celtic in turmoil and Steve Clarke calling on FIFA not to fleece the Tartan army in the quest for World Cup tickets.

This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Paul Rimmer from the University of Cambridge. We talk about what "Experimental Astrophysics" is, what happened after the discovery of phosphene on Venus, and where we might find alien life first (Venus? In our solar system? On exoplanets?).

When Tam o' Braan began marketing Scottish Tea from his Wee Tea Plantation, the response was astonishing. Upmarket retailers such as Fortnum and Mason and hotels from the Dorchester in London to the Balmoral in Edinburgh paid top prices for the supplies of this rare treat. Scottish farmers caught the bug and bought tea bushes from Tam's plantation that he promised were bred especially for harsh Scottish conditions. Magazines, national newspapers and even the BBC profiled the entrepreneur behind the innovations that were putting Scotland on the tea map of the world. The only problem was that Tam's business was based on lies. His name wasn't Tam o' Braan, he wasn't an award-winning tea grower and his tea certainly wasn't Scottish. Jaega Wise follows the story of Tam and his tea from the hills of Perthshire through the tea salons of London to Falkirk's Sheriff Court. Producer: Nina Pullman

The sleepy, posh town of Aldersgate is buzzing with preparations for the event of the century - the Sterling Crown Invitational, right on their own golf course. Meanwhile, golfing podcaster Hugh Wyndham-Blythe is digging into the skeletal remains discovered beneath the 18th green. With all previous investigations now defunct, he has to start from scratch again. His desperate search for a lead lands him a warped lanyard and a scrap of tartan fabric. These might just be the clues that change everything. Stay tuned for Episode 5... It comes out on Wednesday December 10. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Stuart and Tam joined by Kenny Macintyre, who reveals he has prostate cancer and tells our male listeners about how important it is to get checked - especially if there's a history of prostate cancer in the family. Mimmo Rossi talks about watching Maradona train while he was playing for Napoli, Massimo Donati says he misses Scotland and would be happy for his son to play for our country if he chose Scotland over Italy. Gary Innes shares a brilliant Steve Buscemi story plus the James Bond XI and the Terracing Teaser.

Heavily played golf courses have always been part of Joe Jemsek's life. He describes the decisions an architect must make when improving layouts that receive little rest.

In honour of New York Tartan Day 2025, The Scottish Coalition shares highlights from the Tartan Day Greetings we have received from organization across the country!

This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Frothingham chats with Dr Frances Westall, leader of the Exobiology Group of the CNRS in Orléans (France). We talk about Frances's diverse and inspiring path, the dramatic and divisive period after a Martian meteorite found (ALH84001) in Antarctica in 1984, and the politic motivations behind false pretences of the discovery of extraterrestrial life.

This week, it's all about bold choices, classic cuts and countrycore charm.Fashion stylist and creative Sarah Corbett-Winder brings us into her world of clashing prints, nostalgic knits and why a red lip can change everything.Sarah answers Cara and Bronagh's questions with stories from Vogue fashion cupboards to countryside inspiration and shares the making of her new Monsoon collection, featuring tailoring, textures and tartan.Expect style tips, suit chat and a celebration of dressing for the joy of it, not the rules. Whether it's print on print or trousers under dresses, Sarah shows how fashion should feel fun, not fixed.Ready to embrace the more is more mood?Explore the Monsoon x Sarah Corbett-Winder Collection, packed with bohemian tailoring, personality-packed layers and timeless investment pieces.Shop the collection before it sells outhttps://www.monsoon.co.uk/sarah-corbett-winder-collection/Connect with The School Runway Podcast:Instagram: @schoolrunwaypodLeave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Frothingham chats with Dr Nick Lane,  Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at the University College London. We talk about Nick's motivation to dethrone the primordial soup theory, what is directed panspermia, and the connection between the origin of life and consciousness.

What are the elements of a fun golf course? How do technical concepts such as drainage and engineering make golf more enjoyable for the masses? Michael Beebe's more than four decades of golf course architecture experience produce a fun conversation.

In this special episode, we bring you the 2025 Kirkin' o' the Tartan Reflection, “Faith of Our Fathers, Hope for Our Future,” delivered by Deacon Andrew McLean, M.Div., at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, October 26, 2025.Drawing from the deep roots of Reformation Sunday and the enduring legacy of Scottish Presbyterian faith, Andrew explores how the “Kirkin' o' the Tartan” tradition connects heritage, community, and hope across generations. Listeners will journey from the courage of Martin Luther and John Calvin, through the reforming spirit of John Knox, to the faithful immigrants who carried their tartans—and their convictions—to the American colonies.Through this reflection, Andrew invites us to see the tartan as more than fabric, but as a living symbol of faith woven through history and into our lives today. Whether your heritage is Scottish, Irish, or from another part of the world, this message reminds us that we all share in the same story of grace, perseverance, and renewal.Tune in to celebrate the faith of our fathers and embrace the hope that leads us into the future of Christ's Church.Send us a textAnd that wraps up today's episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you're looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we'd love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We're located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the area, there's a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.

Alan and Ian are back with a packed episode covering everything from Viking-themed races to global OCR politics, medal redesigns, and the future of fitness racing

Tartan shirt explanation, meeting Carry On Cleo, moreVinted joy, more J-Place names, and a robbery of honour. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Frothingham chats with Dr Christopher Cowie, philosopher and associate professor at the University of Durham. We talk about Chris's interesting work in the intersection between philosophy and astrobiology, what's behind some claims of alien spacecraft in recent news, and how astrobiologists should adopt a different framework for the search for life.

As they prepare to debut Olde Eight Golf Club, architect Drew Rogers and superintendent Chris Jordan describe the collaboration required to complete a giant project on an accelerated schedule.

Join us as we recap and chat about Once Upon a Time Episode 5x01 "The Dark Swan"Did you know after collaborating with creatives at Pixar, the OUAT team was able to use the exact patterns from the movie "Brave" for Merida's bow and Tartan?Wiki page for the episode: https://onceuponatime.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dark_SwanLinks, articles, and videos mentioned in this episode:Liam Garrigan's IMDBAmy Manson's IMDBMcKenna Grace's IMDBWill o the WispsBex talking about how she only just realized how terrible Zelena's plan isJoin our Book Club and get access to exclusive content on PatreonFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TiktokFollow us on Bluesky