The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 320th Episode we find out all about the workings of the Competitive Pipers Association, as we chat with their President – Derek Midgley.  That plus all the news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   Email – bigrabshow@gm...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 319th Episode we catch up with Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo as we hear about their new Theme !.  Check it out on the link below:   https://pipersdojo.com/make-your-bagpipes-easy-march-2023/   This plus all the usual news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  We’ve a lot to get through, as usual; it’s a packed show !   Emai...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 318th Episode we bring you Peter and Davie from Tartan Tunes.  We hear all about their work with musicians from across the piping, trad and folk scenes each week.  This plus all the usual news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  We’ve a lot to get through, as usual; it’s a packed show !   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 317th Episode we bring you all the reaction following the announcement by RSPBA Board of Directors that the 2023 British Championships do not have a suitable sponsor.  The fallout from this, has the Piping World a blaze.  We open the microphone to you piping fans to tell us your thoughts and opinions via “Weekly Drone” and we discuss your opinions o...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 316th Episode we bring you a selection of some of our “Hater” mail we have received over the last few years.  This is just a selection box of some of the best to give you a flavour of what we get some times here on the show.  Many thanks to comedian Nathan Smyth, for reading each of these.  Be sure to check out his podcast “Talking Smit” on the link...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 315th Episode we chat to Scott Wood ahead of his upcoming gig at Celtic Connections.  The plus all the usual piping news and views from throughout the Piping world.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plu...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 314th Episode we discuss if we need competition to further our art form?  Does competition help or hinder the Piping Scene?  Are you “not a real player” unless you have the trophies on your shelf to prove it?  Well…. We get lost in the woods of competitive music, and would really love to hear your opinions.   All this plus the usual news and views f...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 313th Episode we bring our new revamped format for our podcast.  We catch up with Lorne MacDougall as we find out all about the upcoming Pipe Band concert at Celtic Connections. Link below for tickets.   https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/annual-pipe-band-concert-names-and-places-2023   All this plus the usual news and views from throughout t...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 312th Episode we chat with World Champion Lead Drummer J. Reid Maxwell of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. Happy New Year from all of us here at The Big Rab Show. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus!...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 311th Episode we chat with the voice of the World Pipe Band Championships, Bob Worrall.  We find out what it means to him to be back on the grass again, amongst other thoughts on 2022, and the year ahead.  We all hope you’ve had the best possible holiday season, and we wish you and yours a very Happy New Year !   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 310th Episode we bring you a chat with Tyler Fry !  Throughout his storied career Tyler with his unique style, has revolutionised the Tenor Drumming world.  We find out all about his origins in the Piping scene, and where he see’s it going into the 2023 season.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of a...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 309th Episode we bring our 12 products of Christmas ! We put together our Christmas wish list, in the hope you can use it to guide you when considering what gifts to buy for the Piper or Drummer in your life.   Our list is as follows:   1 – 3D Printed Bagpipes  - Set of Delta 3d Printed Bagpipes !  https://www.3dprintedbagpipes.com/shop#   2 – Remo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 308th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2022 Scots Trad Music Awards.  We were absolutely honored to have been nominated in the “Trad Music in The Media” category.  Unfortunately we didn’t pick up the prize, but we had a fantastic time; with some of the best in the business ! Many thanks to all who nominated and voted for us, we...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 307th Episode we chat with Jim from the Droning On Podcast.  We find out all about this incredible long form conversational Piping based podcast.  This plus all the usual news and updates from this past week in the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 306th Episode we chat with Linda from Linda’s Personalised Flashes and Robbie from Flux Solutions.  Two very exiting products you should definitely check out.  This plus all the usual news and updates from this past week in the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage vid...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 305th Episode we chat with international social media star Piper. Ally, as she has quite an exciting announcement for fans.  Plus all the news and updates (including the confusing ones) from this past week in the Piping Scene.   If you’d like to vote for us at the Scots Trad Music awards, please check out the following link:   https://projects.hands...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 304th Episode we announce the winners of the 2022 Big Rab Show Awards !  Plus all the news and updates from this past week in the Piping Scene.   If you’d like to vote for us at the Scots Trad Music awards, please check out the following link:   https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2022-the-big-ra...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 303rd Episode we bring you an interesting interview with Bruce Lazaroff, creator of the E-Belaire.  An interesting new product which hopes to make playing the Highland Pipes possible again for those with breathing difficulties. That plus, all the usual news and views from around the Piping Scene.     Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patr...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 302nd Episode we bring you an incredible interview with Professor Josh Dickson and Barnaby Brown from the Pibroch Network.  We hear all about their work with this amazing resource, and why you should check it out for yourself. That plus, all the usual news and views from around the Piping Scene.     Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patre...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 301st Episode we announce the finalists of the 2022 Big Rab Show Awards.  You can place your votes now on our website.  www.thebigrabshow.com   Also we have a great interview with Ian from Ceol Mor Software, as we find out all about the exciting updates they’ve been developing. There’s so much to cram into this week’s episode, we hope you enjoy.   E...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 300th Episode we celebrate reaching such a massive milestone.  It’s difficult to believe that we’re still here, bringing you updates from the Piping Scene.  We can’t thank you enough for downloading each and every week.  A huge thank you to all The Big Rab Show Team who make this show a reality.  This week’s episode is dedicated to YOU, the Piping F...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 299th Episode we bring you an interview with David Stanley, who is in the process of producing some top quality 3D printed Bagpipes.  Wait to you hear these ! That plus we officially launch the nominations for the 2022 Big Rab show awards. So much to cram into this weeks episode, we hope you enjoy.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patr...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 298th Episode we bring you our Live recorded podcast from the Piping Live Festival 2022.  Including some blistering piping, great interviews and a fun prize giveaway for the audience in attendance.  What a privilege it was to be on the stage at this year’s Piping Live.  We hope to be back again sometime soon. Huge thank you to all our incredible gue...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 297th Episode we catch up on everything following the end of our competitive season, The Belfast Tattoo and the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.  There’s a lot of ground to make up, so we do our best in this episode to do that.  Although we’re sure we’ve missed some big stories.. Be sure to let us know the ones we’ve missed. Email – bigrabshow@gma...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 296th Episode as the UK are in a period of national mourning, we pay our respects to the passing of one of the longest serving monarchs. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.