Hadriatic Divide

On this episode of the Hadriatic Divide, Poddy does the Lambeth Walk (figuratively), dons her button suit (figuratively) and talks to two Pearly Queens (literally) in an attempt to learn about the history of London's Pearly Kings and Queens, a concept entirely unfamiliar to Ciaran. The couple discuss what they would put on their own button suits, debate whether or not the London 2012 Olympics open...

On this episode of the Hadriatic Divide, Ciaran and Poddy delve into the fascinating world of Shinty - Scotland's unique national sport. The pair welcome back Gary Innes to the show to discuss his illustrious time as a player for club and country. They also hear from Roddy Cairns, captain of the Dunoon-Strachur Shinty Club (as well as being a wonderful stand-up comedian and man of many talents), a...

On this episode of Hadriatic Divide, Poddy surprises Ciaran with record-holding cheese chasing champion, Chris Anderson, as she delves into the fascinating history of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake. The couple sometimes stay on topic, but often stray into such nail-biting topics as Marblelympics, town criers and the origins of cake. Will Poddy convince Ciaran to adopt this element of he...

On the inaugural episode of Hadriatic Divide, Ciaran surprises Poddy with an interview featuring the legendary BBC Radio Scotland presenter, Gary Innes, known for the iconic voice behind Take The Floor: Scotland's long-running dedicated traditional Scottish music programme. The couple discuss everything from the differences between Scottish country dancing and ceilidh dancing to tangential meander...