The Big Rab Show Podcast

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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 82nd episode, we bring our our picks for the 2018 Piping live festival ! The biggest week in the piping season and here are our picks. Go and check out www.pipinglive.co.uk for full information, and tickets. 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 81st episode, we chat to one of the biggest names in modern piping at the moment. Ross Ainslie. Plus we wrap up everything from the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. 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 80th episode, we chat all about nerves !! We've all had the wobbly knees at the line, or suffering from a little stage fright.. Here's some tips on how to 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 on...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 79th episode, we bring you our frequently asked questions. This week we try to answer all your Big Rab Show frequently Asked Questions, the ones you've been asking over and over !! 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 wo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 78th episode, we bring you Rab's live reaction to the 2018 World Championships draw ! Grade by grade, group by group... All very interesting stuff ! 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 77th episode, we chat all about the general public's behaviour when watching bands in the arena. The sea of camping chairs, followed by the raised voices of conversation whilst bands are playing?? So annoying ! 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 Twitt...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 76th episode, we chat all about if the Piping World is ready to bring a Major Championships in doors? Do you think that we could? Or is it simply impossible? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 75th episode, we bring you an on the ground report from the UK Championships 2018. Including performances, and interviews with some of the biggest and brightest 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 w...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 74th episode, we chat all about the up and coming UK Championships in Belfast. We give you our picks for each grade, and our possible dark horses. 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 w...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 73rd episode, we chat all about our Domestic Competitions. Notably the recent decline in numbers at these competitions. From as recent as 5 years ago, these minor events would have a large entry of big named bands from around the world. Now all grades are struggling to field enough for a full competition. Is this the start of things to come? With Ba...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 72nd episode, we chat all about March Pasts. Mass Bands, Grand Finale, whatever you may call is, we all do it differently around the world. So which way is best? 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 71st episode, we bring chat all the first major of the season. The British Championships in Paisley. Surprises, Shocks, the good the bad and the ugly !! 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...