The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 107th episode, we bring you our rant on travelling.  When travelling to the major championships in 2019, are there any possible tips or tricks we should all know about? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 106th episode, we bring you our wrap up of Winter Storm 2019.  Thanks to the guys of Rhythm Monster and Jim Williamson for our on the ground reporting. This event continues to grow, and 2019 did not disappoint ! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twit...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 105th episode, we bring you our preview of Winter Storm 2019 and the launch of Celtic Connections 2019.  These two events will be incredible, and we chat all about our own personal highlights we think you should check out. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 104th episode, we bring you a fantastic interview with Pipe Major Emmett Conway of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you'...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 103rd episode, we bring you interviews with Burgess Bagpipes and the guys from Rhythm Monster!  Two very exciting ongoing projects in the Piping world definitely worth a look.  Happy New Year!! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us kno...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 102nd episode, we held bring you our interview on Fuse FM Ballymoney with Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas  ! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you woul...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 101st episode, we held bring you our Christmas list for 2018.  What the are the products that we would like to see under our Christmas tree this year?  Here’s a few suggestions what you could buy for your piper or drummer this holiday season. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas  ! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do w...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 100th episode, we held a live podcast event in the Terrace Hotel in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland.  We bring some of the best in the piping world to help us celebrate our 100th episode, and raise money for charity.  The Music Service for Pipes and Drums.  We want to thank everyone for coming on to our night, and to you all for helping us buy suppo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 99th episode, we chat all about the recent decline in band numbers in our top grade.  Just what is happening in Grade 1 that has resulted in bands dropping out? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 98th episode, we chat all about the burning question.. You’ve won… Now what?  Just what drives us to keep chasing that next title? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 97th episode, we chat all about Judging… Again !! Judging part 2, this time we bring you the judges perspective. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you'r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 96th episode, we chat all about Mental Health?  How does it affect us all in the Piping World?  We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 95th episode, we chat all about where we can go to practice?  Not all of us have the option to practice at home, so where can we go to practice and get better, without getting evicted? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what yo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 94rd episode, we chat all about Bullying in our piping world.  Us here on the Rab Show Team do know it exists in the Piping World, but does it all happen for a justifiable reason? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you wou...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 93rd episode, we chat all about instrument maintenance.  Should this be taught from beginner level?  Or should it be someone else’s problem?  How do the Pro’s cope? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 92nd episode, we bring you a chat all about the process around creating drum scores.  Us Drummers can be a creative bunch, but do we always get it right? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the sho...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 91st episode, we bring you the winners of the 2018 Big Rab Show Awards ! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 90th episode, we chat all about how a band can be upgraded.  What does the Music Board look for when grading a band?  Does winning the Worlds carry too much clout? Is there a fast track to the higher grades? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 89th episode, we try to answer all your Lister Mail ! So many topics and questions, we hope this will be a catch all chat. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 88th episode, we chat all about Pipe Majors.. Love em or hate em, we all have them … What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? Do we put to much on the Pipe Major? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to he...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 87th episode, we hang out back stage at the Belfast Tattoo. Chatting to lots of interesting people, from within the piping world, and outside it too.. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show,...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 86th episode, we bring you a special podcast all about judging. Is the system working? What can we do to improve it? We chat to Winston Pollock and hear his thoughts on our current situation, and how things can get better. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 85th episode, we bring you an interview with John Elliott Owner and manager of G1 Reeds and Chanters. Just how do you make a reed?  We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 84th episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship wrap up. The good, the bad and the hmmmm... We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're li...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 83rd episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship predictions ! I chat with Andrew Shilliday and Drew Lennox from Tullylagan Pipe Band, and we trash out who we think will be the big winners on the biggest day of the year. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message u...