Made in Scotland

"New Frontiers" is produced by Bespoken Media for Scotland’s Veterans' Wellbeing Alliance. This episode is called "My dog saved my life". This is the last episode in our current series – thanks so much for joining us! Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Jo...

This episode of "Let’s talk about...", by Nicola Foley, features John Gibson talking about The Canmore Trust. John’s experience changed the course of his life and inspired him to create a space for others to share their stories, find solace, and support one another. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team a...

"Grief Offerings: (End of) Life Wishes" is a series of conversations and reflections by Emilia Beatriz, Sandra Alland and Etzali Hernández. They share ways they want to care, mourn, live and resist in the current climate, with a focus on mental health and disability justice. Find a transcript of the piece here: https://www.blissfultimes.ca/transcripts/ Made in Scotland showcases the best independe...

This episode of "Shami's Speakeasy" features Human Rights lawyer and activist Shami Chakrabarti in conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. It was produced by Bespoken Media. If you’d prefer to watch a video of this conversation, just search for “Shami’s Speakeasy” on YouTube. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's c...

In this episode of "Orkney Sound Waves", Mark Jenkins and Rebecca Marr take a deep dive into Orkney Library and Archive's sound archive to create a lyrical and immersive audio ballad. This episode is called "Home". Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Join...

Episode 5 of "A Voice in the Dark", produced by Jacob Hodge for the Blue Triangle charity. Blue Triangle is a charity and social care provider offering safe, secure housing for people experiencing homelessness across Scotland. This episode is called "Kay". Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken...

OurStory Scotland is produced by Ross Whyte and features voices from LGBTQ+ lives in Scotland. The episode is called “Songs From the Back of the Bus”. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Join the Scotland Audio Network here: https://www.bespoken.media/scot...

In Once Upon a TV Time, entertainment journalist and TV critic Marine Perot talks with people who worked on some of the greatest episodes of TV. This episode is called "Battling bastards with 'Game of Thrones' stunt performer Jonathan Cohen". Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with...

"Have you frozen your eggs yet?" is a podcast about being a woman, the annoying questions we are asked and surviving ALL the expectations that are placed on us. It's produced and hosted by Kelly Crichton and Louise Mason. This is episode one: "No I haven’t. Sod off!" Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team...

Bosnia: The Sounds of War is a documentary produced by Gill Davies. It features the voices of people who lived through the Bosnian war, survived the genocide, and brought aid from Scotland, as well as Scottish children who give a voice to children from Bosnia and all that they suffered. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's...

Does meditation actually work? Can going caffeine-free improve your mood? Is yoga effective? Join us to put common health practices to the test! We will be trying different methods of so-called self-care and reviewing their effectiveness. We're not experts, just a few uni students trying to put our Heads First. In this episode, join us as we share our relationship with the outdoors talking about e...

The first episode of Land’s End: A Shepherd’s Tale, by Tin Can Audio is titled "The Cabin". In it, a shepherd’s quiet life on a mountain is interrupted when he finds the body of a young woman among his sheep. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Join the Sc...

"The Day I Died" is a podcast from Bespoken Media in which comedians Kathleen Hughes and Richard Brown speak to other stand-ups about their work – and their worst experiences on-stage. It's produced by Patrick Wallace, and this episode featuring comedian John Aggasild. If you’d prefer to WATCH this podcast, just search for “The Day I Died podcast” on YouTube. And just a heads-up there are a few sw...

To kick off series two, we’re excited to share "The Poisoned Isle", which tells the fascinating and shocking story of an experiment that took place during World War Two, on tiny island off the west coast of Scotland. It's an episode of Scottish History Out of Order, produced by Michael Wilson-Park at The Big Light. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound ar...

For indie audio folk in Scotland to meet, share, and collaborate. We also run the Made In Scotland podcast. Powered by @bespoken_uk

This episode of "From Gay to Ze" features comedian Suzi Ruffell. It's produced by Carys Wall and Dave Howard at Bespoken Media. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/madeinscot...

Writer Kenny Burnham takes us on a fictional expedition around America. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/madeinscotland Join the Scotland Audio Network: https://www.bespok...

This edition features an episode of "1000 Better Stories" from the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network ( SCCAN ), produced by Kaska Hempel. It features conversations from Torry, Aberdeen, a year after the area's residents held their own People's Assembly. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at B...

"My Family, Mental Illness, & Me", produced by Bespoken Media, explores the stories of people who grew up with parents who experienced mental illness. In this episode, presenter Davina McCall explores how she's been shaped by her complicated relationship with her mother. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by t...

"The Strathaven Weaver" is a dramatised documentary set in 19th-century Glasgow, written, recorded and produced by John Boyd. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/madeinscotla...

This episode shares Tomiwa's personal account of the impact of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). It's produced by Halina Rifai. For further information and links to resources and supporting organisations please visit: https://www.halinarifai.com/a-sonic-hug Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at B...

This episode features a short story in English and Gaelic by Scottish writer Mairi Macleod, originally released as a bonus episode of the " Testing Grounds " podcast series. "Testing Grounds" is produced by Katie Revell for the Nordic Alliance of Artists' Residencies on Climate Action . Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's...

"The Glad Giver" is an audio drama piece by Jill Korn about the medieval mystic, Julian of Norwich. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/madeinscotland Join the Scotland Audio...

This episode of "Lantern Scottish Poetry" explores male friendships via the work of Scottish poets Andrew Greig and Michael Pedersen. It's produced by Bespoken Media, Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Goog...

Ryan Ogilvie , maker of "Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?", investigates the witness who came forward after a murder. Made in Scotland showcases the best independent podcasts, audio pieces and sound art from across Scotland. It's curated by the team at Bespoken Media , with support from AudioUK . Submit your own work to be featured - using this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/madeinscotland Join th...