Thistle Do Nicely

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We return with part 2 of our exploration of the greatest city in Scotland and our hometown: Glasgow! We talk  about some of the famous and talented people who have lived there, where to go when you visit and give you all a brief education on the unique vernacular of the Weegies. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.faceboo...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We are back babeeeeee!! Very exciting to be telling stories about our beloved homeland again. It has been a long and lonely hiatus between seasons but finally we have returned to fill your ear holes with delicious no nonsense Scottish waffles. For the season premier we are going back to our home town of Glasgow. We talk lovningly (mostly) about where Glasgow came...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Well, we've got a wee bonus ep for you all during the break. Chris and Rory join David Lawrence on his great rugby podcast Scrum of the Earth to talk about about the joys and heartache of the most recent British and Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa. We discuss the performances of the Scotland players and how important this  tour was to us, but how weir...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's week 2 of the Birth Diversity Extravaganza! More chat with the mums, more music from Jonny and the first ever annual Nicelies Award Show. This is our season finale, after this we are taking a short hiatus, so try not to cry too much, we'll be back real soon. Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Well, this week we are celebrating our one year birthday/anniversary with our Birth Diversity Extravaganza! We have interviews, speculation, predictions, chats with the mums and plenty of rummaging in the sporran. Tune in and get involved and don't forget to come back next week for even more nonsense!  Sláinte CONTACT: Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thist...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the wildly popular and beloved Scottish comic strips The Broons and Oor Wullie. We have been reading about the antics of Oor Wullie and The Broons family for generations in Scotland and you'd be hard pressed to meet someone from home who does have a special place in their heart for Dudley D Watkins & Robert Duncan Low's comic...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!   This week we talk about the amazing, but tragic story of the Scottish band Frightened Rabbit.  We take a look at where and how the band started, the music and albums along the way, as well as the tragic death of the much loved and hugely talented Scott Hutchison.  As we mention at the start of the show Scott seemed to be a lovely, affable and funny man and we c...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about one of Scotland's most charming and likable exports ever to grace American late night tvs. He's tall, funny and more than a little bit cheesy.  We take you through the life and achievements, as well as some of the stumbles along the way, of Glasgow born and America adopted Craig Ferguson. Sláinte CONTACT:  Instagram: thistledopod...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we take you through the amazing and macabre tale of Margaret Dickson. The less you know going in the better.  Sláinte CONTACT:  Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/ SOURCES: https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/ar...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week is karaoke week on the Thistle Do Nicely pod, as we take you on a tour of some of the most famous and patriotic songs about the homeland.  After a quick rummage in the sporran we take a look at our official unofficial National Anthems, the emotionally tumultuous Caledonia and the anthemic Loch Lomond.  If you want to listen along to all the songs we tal...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship has started (a year late because of the coronabawbag) and Scotland men's team have qualified for the first time in over 2 decades and the Thistle Lads are excited.  This is easily one of our most self-indulgent episodes, in which we discuss the history of the Scottish National Football team, the players & game...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we are talking about The Scottish Play. William Shakespeare's cursed historical epic tragedy. We discuss the real story of Macbeth, the circumstances surrounding Willy's writing of the play, the various adaptions through the years and  the curse that has plagued those who dare utter the name of The Scottish Play out loud.  We also tell you the...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the handsome and talented James McAvoy. He may be the greatest Scottish actor of our time, but he is definitely one of the most hardworking and eclectic.  We discuss his background, his career and his numerous appearances on the Graeme Norton Show. X-Men, Atonement, Last King of Scotland, Filth, Arthur Christmas & Split; some are bette...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! It's part 2 of the deep dive into Edinburgh. This week we talk about the accents around town, the famous people who've lived there, the famous Edinburgh Festival and its Fringe.  Our feelings on Scotland's capital are complicated, but I think in the end begrudgingly we accept that it might be a fairly interesting town to visit.  Sláinte Instagram:...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the 2nd best city in Scotland; Edinburgh. We get into the history and background of our Capital (more like Crapital, amiright?) as well as give you some pointers on what to do when you're there (other than just get the bus to Glasgow).   Death, witches and manatees await you, so pour yourself a whiskey, sit  back and join us as we ram...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week Rory and Chris are joined by Drew on from the Unfinished Business Podcast (ufb_podcast on Instagram) to break down the recent hard hitting news in Scotland.  We talk seagullacide, deep fried bugs, bicycle battery and cast the new Bond! Join us for all of that and more on this week's episode!  Sláinte Instagram: thistledopod Twitter: @thistledopod F...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we try and make Scottish politics interesting. The election is coming up and we breakdown the history of our government, devolution, where our politicians meet and the current state of the parties ahead of the election.  Pour yourself a whiskey, sit  back and join us as we ramble our way through the hot topic impacting Scotland at the moment.  Sláinte I...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about one of the worlds most prolific writers and the man who invented the spy thriller with the indelible novel The 39 Steps.  John Buchan did a lot with his life; from humble beginnings, to war correspondent & Governer General of Canada. We get into his life, his influence on the world and the various adaptations of his most popular novel....

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week is part 2 of out exploration in the the life and works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh! As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world. He also made some...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the practical artist dazzling designer, the awesome architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh! As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world....

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the week long celebration of everything Scottish: Tartan Week! We dive into it's Canadian roots, we find out about "The Mother of Tartan Day" and how over the years a day had grown into a week  of celebrations around the world. Later on in the episode we are also joined by Kyle Dawson, the President of the National Tartan Da...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! We were trying something new this week and as sometimes happens with new things, we didn't read the instructions. We had Drew on from the Unfinished Business Podcast (ufb_podcast on Instagram), but due to a series of unfortunate technological events (Rory's fault) we lost his audio.  However we were able to salvage a show out of what was left and this w...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This week we talk about the Lady from Linlithgow, The Sexy Stuart, The Tallest Hottie Ever to Wear a Crown in Scotland, MQoS herself: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.  Chris is taking over this week and telling us all about the troubled and chaotic life of Mary Stuart. It turns out she had more drama than the Kardashians putting on Hamlet. From the hills of Scotland & th...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! Beware all the swears in this episode!  This week we are talking about the 1996 hit movie from director Danny Boyle: Trainspotting.  We discuss the cultural impact this movie (and the Irvine Welsh book it was based on) had on Scotland  and the UK film industry at the time. We talk about the amazing cast, where they are now and some of our favourite scenes.  This...

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland! This episode is dedicated to all the good boys and girls around the world who originate from Scotland.  We discuss Golden Retrievers, Deerhounds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Collies, West Highland Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers & Skye Terriers! We also spend a moment getting into the story of Greyfriars bobby who was one of the g...