The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 31st episode, we are bringing you an extra long episode this week. We chat all things World Championships 2017, the good and the bad and the AMAZING ! 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 31st episode, we bring you an interview with Josh and Andy of the Las Vegas Pipe Band ! It was awesome to chat with these guys all about Ballybriest, Las Vegas, Cheese and Hip Flasks ! 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 30th episode, we totally hang ourselves out to dry and tell you our picks for the 2017 World Pipe band Championships. Grade by grade, who do you think will lift the top spot? Have we got it right? Its all to play for in the biggest week in the piping calendar. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 29th episode, we chat all abbout Live Streaming. We sadly announced that we won't be live streaming at this years World Championships. What are you thoughts on live streaming? Curse of the piping world, or positive move to the 21st century? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to messa...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 28th episode, we bring you our picks for the Piping Live festival 2017. Not the official picks from the festival itself, but one for the fans ! 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 27th episode, we chat all about what the pit falls can be when traveling with our Bagpipes and Drums. Its expensive, there's a high risk of damage, and sometimes a risk of being booted off airlines !! PLUS a podcast exclusive give away thanks to TrapDri ! Your chance to win a DroneFlow system. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everythi...

  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 26th episode, we bring you a taste of how it goes down on Fuse FM Ballymoney. Here we have an amazing interview with Field Marshal Montgomery Lead Tenor Drummer, and owner of Ace Percussion, Andrew Elliott ! 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 Twitte...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 25th episode, You get a live reaction and break down of the Draw for the 2017 World Pipe Band Championships ! Do we have a group of death? Some stand out names who are a must see? 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 24th episode, we chat all about Piping Injuries. Have you ever given yourself a black eye while flourishing? Ever suffered any broken bones or sprains as a result of marching? We want to hear your story ! 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 23rd episode, we address the question of, the Champion of Champions title. Do bands have the same focus they once had on this title? Has it been forgotten against trying to lift major championships? 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 u...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 22nd episode, we bring you all the action from the 2017 UK Championships in Belfast. 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 c...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 21st episode, we address the question of, when is the right age to start learning? Is there a right age to stop? 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'r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 20th episode, we finally address the question about Disabled Pipers and Drummers and access to our wonderful music. What is the official line from our associations on Disabled access? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 19th episode, we chat all about how we bring out Non Piping friends to what we do? How do you go about introducing your friends to our weird little 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 would like to hear on...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 18th episode, we bring you an on the ground report from Bangor (Northern Ireland) for the beginning of the Northern Ireland Piping Season. Enjoy performances from Grade1 and you be the judge ! 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 17th episode, we chat all about The Pipe Band Numbers Game ! Should there be a cap on numbers? Should the larger bands, limit their numbers to accommodate the smaller bands? Is that fair? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 16th episode, we chat all about Tenor Drumming ! Its come such a long way from what its origins were back in the early 80's. Now its an artform in its own right. Do you love its new direction? Or do you think its too much? 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 15th episode, we chat all about the domestic competition scene vs the major competition scene. Is our Domestic scene dying out? Should our associations do more to rescue the smaller competitions? 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 k...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 14th episode, we chat all about Bagpipes portrayal in the main stream media. Are Bagpipes always seen as a bit of a joke? Should the media do more to give Bagpipes a fair shout? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 13th episode, we chat all about Vendors at competitions. Do you think our stalls at competitions, could be better at competitions? Are our associations doing enough to help commerce at their events? 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 u...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 12th episode, we chat all about the age old argument. Talent Vs Hard Work. Do talented people need to work hard to be successful in Piping? Or can Hard Working people, without any talent, be equally successful? The argument continues … We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 11th episode, we chat all about Piping and money !! This isn't the cheapest hobby in the world, with instruments and uniforms costing thousands; just how do people afford it? 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 li...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 10th episode, we chat all about the Piping World, and just where is it headed? What is the driving force of the Piping World in this 21st Century? Is there such a thing as a progressive tradition? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 9th episode, we chat all about Piping and its relationship with Technology ! Do you think the piping world has embraced the 21st Century? In the internet age, has the humble Bagpipe got a place? Is there an “app” out there you can't live without as a piping fan? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping wor...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 8th episode, we chat all about relationships ! Have you a girlfriend or boyfriend, who's involved in the Piping Scene? How do you 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 the show, as well just...