Rally the Tartans - Lifting Culture, Throwing Tradition.

In this special Independence Day episode of Rally the Tartans, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis sits down with football coach Mark McCallum to explore the enduring Scottish influence on America, from the aftermath of Culloden to the Revolutionary War, and from the Highlands of Scotland to the athletic fields of today.   Together, they discuss leadership, perseverance, the importance of tradition, a...

Throwing Clubs, Lost History, and the Next Chapter of Scottish Athletics In this episode of Rally the Tartans, we sit down with Clay Buchanan of the Clan Buchanan Throwing Club to explore one of the most important conversations facing Highland Games athletics today: how do we preserve our traditions while building for the future? We discuss the rise of clan-supported throwing clubs and why they ma...

After an unexpected hiatus, Rally the Tartans returns with a look at where we've been, where the Highland Games community stands today, and where we believe the future is headed. In this season premiere, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis opens up about the show's absence, the challenges behind the scenes, and the work that was happening while the microphones were silent. More importantly, we discuss...

A quick announcement from host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis. Rally the Tartans is officially moving to Spotify for Podcasters! All new episodes, guest interviews, and exclusive content will now premiere there. Follow us on Spotify to stay connected, never miss an episode, and help us continue lifting culture and throwing tradition. Listen now → https://open.spotify.com/show/56dpgCTyOxYg4nVGwOqLB3?si...

From the mist-covered Highlands to the heart of America, the Scottish spirit has never stopped building, adapting, and thriving. In this episode, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis explores the enduring legacy of the Scottish Diaspora, how our people carried strength, tradition, and the Games themselves across oceans and generations. Then, we step into the circle with Danny Webster, the Rebel Archite...

Before there were cages, medals, and modern gear — there was the Highland hammer. Forged from myth, muscle, and clan pride, the hammer throw stands as one of the oldest and most thunderous traditions in Celtic sport. In this episode of Rally the Tartans, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis takes you on a powerful journey through the origins and evolution of the hammer throw — from ancient Celtic warri...

Before there were shot puts or stadiums, there were stones—and the Highlanders who hurled them. In this episode, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis takes us deep into the roots of the Stone Put, one of the oldest and purest tests of Highland strength. From the ancient clan challenges held on rugged Scottish hillsides to the modern competition circles of the Highland Games, we trace how a simple act o...

Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell member. This podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit. Interviewing one of the Highland games m...

Episode 3: Kilts & Tartans – With Adam Campbell In this episode of Rally the Tartans, we dive deep into the cultural heart of Scotland’s most iconic symbols: kilts and tartans. Joining me is Adam Campbell — Utah State Commissioner, Trustee of Clan Campbell Society North America, and Chairman of the Commissioner Resource & Community Outreach Committee. Together, we explore the origins and e...

✨ Episode 3: Kilts & Tartans – With Adam Campbell ✨ In this episode of Rally the Tartans, we dive deep into the cultural heart of Scotland’s most iconic symbols: kilts and tartans. Joining me is Adam Campbell — Utah State Commissioner, Trustee of Clan Campbell Society North America, and Chairman of the Commissioner Resource & Community Outreach Committee. Together, we explore the origins...

Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell member. This podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit.

Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell leader — this podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit.