The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 345th Episode we bring you our thoughts on the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships.  (please excuse the audio on this).  We go through everything from the event itself, to the eventual prize winners.  Including if we got our predictions correct or not?  How did your predictions fair?   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabS...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 344th Episode we bring you a chat with some of The Big Rab Show Team, as we attempt to predict the winners of the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships this weekend.  Will we get any right or get them all dreadfully wrong.  Why not have a go yourself before the big weekend and send us your picks.  Good luck to everyone competing this weekend, we’ll se...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 343rd Episode we bring you our preview for the Piping Live festival.  We go through day by day and select some of the events we believe you should be checking out.  We also catch up with Musical Director of the Festival, Finlay MacDonald.    Be sure to check out their website for full listings.  www.pipinglive.co.uk   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Su...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 342nd Episode we bring a very important panel discussion on Mental Health. Getting the right support isn’t always easy, especially when problems are affecting your mental health. It’s not always clear where to go for help.   For those in Northern Ireland, Inspire’s "Advocacy for All", is an easy first step to getting the support you need.  You can u...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 341st Episode we preview the third major championships in the season, the Scottish Championships!  Plus, we have all the latest news and views from around the Piping World.       This weeks episode is dedicated to the memory of the late PM Alec Brown.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing bac...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 340th Episode we chat with folks from the Pipers Dojo, as they tell us all about their exciting new initiative the “Beginner Factory”.  If you’re anyway curious, access the information on the following link.   https://pipersdojo.com/make-your-own-pipe-band-beginner-factory-free-guide/   That plus we have all the latest news and views from around the...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 339th Episode we chat with Dr Andrew Bova from the National Piping Centre.  We hear his thoughts on the development of the Pipe Band Medley, as well as his work with Field Marshal Montgomery and the National Piping Centre. That plus we bring you all the latest goings on the Piping World.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/Bi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 338th Episode we bring you all the latest goings on the Piping World.  Including our reaction to the All-Ireland Championships, and that article in Pipes Drums…  You know the one..  We also catch up with John Dew, as we hear all about his new release “Pipe Suites”.    Check out the fundraiser for Dave Stanley: https://gofund.me/c065c1ce   Check out...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 337th Episode we talk all about the 2023 European Championships.  We go through and give you our reaction to the second Major Championships for the year.  Plus we chat all about the latest goings on in the Piping Scene, and briefly preview this weekends All-Ireland Championships.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 336th Episode we catch up with everything that’s been going on in the Piping Scene these last few weeks.  Also we preview this weekends European Championships !  This is shaping up to be such an interesting season, and the Euro’s will absolutely be a dramatic one for sure.     Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 335th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the first Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships in Lurgan.  With performances from Novice A, Juvenile and Grade 1.  Including those all important results.  This competition was one for the history books, and in glorious sunshine, we were treated to some incredible performances....

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 334th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the opening of the Northern Ireland season.  The Mid Ulster Championships 2023. With performances from Grade 3A and Grade 1.  Including those all important results.  The season has kicked off in style, in glorious sunshine.  Hoping you enjoy this weeks episode.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Su...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 333rd Episode we bring you our 2023 full season preview.  Things are ramping up for what will be a VERY competitive season.  The Big Rab Show Team go through, grade by grade and provide you with our picks of who you should be paying attention to; and why.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 332nd Episode we chat with new team member Stuart Campbell, as we hear his thoughts on the new competition held at Dollar Academy. This plus our usual news and updates from around the piping world. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interview...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 331st Episode we chat with Eric Evenhuis, as we hear all about his approach to composing, and the Heathen Highlanders. Plus JD caught up with the lads of Project Smok.  We hear from Erinn McIlwaine of RSPBAni, as they’re on the look out for volunteers.  Piping Live 2023 officially launched this week, and an exciting new collection from John Dew !! ....

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 330th Episode we chat with Gary Nimmo and Ryan King as we hear all about their experiences competing in the Bagad Piping scene. This, plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene this past few weeks.  Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 329th Episode we bring you an on the ground report at the Pipe Major Frank Andrews Tribute Concert.  Hosted by McNeillstown Pipe Band and featuring current World Champions, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusiv...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 327th Episode we chat with Derek Doyle from the National Piping Centre, as we hear all about the new exciting HND qualification in Piping.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Sup...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 326th Episode we chat with Gary West, as we hear all about his brand new podcast.  You can check it out on the following link - https://www.garywest.scot/enjoy-your-piping-podcast   This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 325th Episode we chat with Simon Thoumire from Hands Up For Trad.  We find out all about their fantastic work, and why you should be checking out Simon and his Foot Stomping podcast. Link - https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortrad/   This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can conta...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 324th Episode we chat with Libby O’Brien and Liam Kernaghan, as we hear all about their fantastic work on presenting the online live streamed coverage of the 2023 New Zealand Nationals.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email ad...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 323rd Episode we chat all about our hobbies, and what we do outside of the Piping World.  We all have our own pursuits and interests, but just how does it all tie in with what we do with regards to Piping?  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opin...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 322nd Episode we chat with Tenor Drummer Gold Medal Winner Danielle Hamilton Cooper.  We hear all about her experience at Winter Storm 2023, and her plans for the future. This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   E...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 321st Episode we hang out at the Kids With Cancer event 2023.  We have an early sneak peak of the new 2023 Inveraray and District Medley ! Plus performances from Fred Morrison and John McElmurry.  Interviews a plenty, even one from the Dance Floor (a first for this show).  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinion...