The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 39 is in conversation with the unmistakable voice of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Alasdair Hutton OBE. A life lived to the full, Alasdair has had successful careers in the military, broadcast journalism and politics. Announcing annually at what he deems 'The Greatest Show on Earth' for the past 28 years, he also h...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 38 I chat with massive music fan Gareth Fraser. Attending his first ever concert in his teens, he has since clocked up over 1200 gigs, establishing the independent live music and album review site Musicscramble. What Gareth doesn't know about Glasgow's music scene ain't worth knowing and being quite the connoisseur of...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 37 I chat with personal trainer and athlete Ross Broom. Following a kidney transplant in 2015, Ross discovered a love for athletics, namely discus, shot putt and javelin, first competing in the British Transplant Games in 2017. Positivity met with a passion for his sports has seen him also compete at Highland Games acr...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 36 I sit down with Designer Fi Douglas who over a decade established globally renowned interiors brand Bluebellgray. With colour, abstract shapes and bringing the outdoors in, Fi's commitment to following her instincts both artistically and in building her business has been paramount to it's success and to her own pers...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 34 I chat with radio DJ and Presenter Mark McKenzie whose extensive and impressive career was born out of a love of radio and music developed at a young age. Determination and dedication fuelled the commutes, long hours and juggling acts required to establish himself within the industry and now thirty years on, the pas...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 34 I chat with clothing designer and artist Gillian McNeil. Drawing on years of experience in the fashion industry, Gillian established her own brand LAW Design Studio in 2018, with an emphasis on creating hand-made wardrobe staples, using sustainable fabrics sourced from ethical suppliers. Inspired by landmarks of Sco...

The Braw and The Brave podcast is about people and their passions. In Episode 33 I sit down with the author of the children's mental health book 'Lucy's Blue Day', Chris Duke. Penning a poem for his daughter led to the creation of this stunning illustrated book that explains that 'it's okay sometimes to have a blue day'. Chris talks candidly about his own mental health struggles, his career in rad...

The Braw and the Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. PLEASE NOTE: Contains strong language In Episode 33 I chat with musician Kevin Daniel Cahill. Studying classical guitar at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Kevin was encouraged to go on to complete a masters degree in Germany. Earlier this year he released his debut album 'Future Relics' working with an array of musicians and...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 31 I chat with Graeme Walker who set up his own passion project in 2018. The Forge is a blog where all walks of life can share their stories of adventure, triumph over adversity and living life to the full. Graeme's love of outdoor pursuits led him to create an online community who share his zest for being active and w...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 30 I chat with strength athlete Andrew Cairney aka Andy the Outcast. Founder of Outcast Barbell Sanctuary, Andy's story is one of true determination and a real passion for the his sport. Achieving and surpassing many of the goals he continually sets for himself, Andy thrives on inspiring and supporting others in their...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 29 I chat with fashion, lifestyle and interiors blogger Wendy H Gilmour aka Thankfifi. Encouraged by a friend to start a blog over 8 years ago whilst working in brand marketing, Wendy has worked tirelessly to thoughtfully create and curate her content, building a successful brand of her own which is now her fulltime jo...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about peephole and their passions. In Episode 28 I chat with owners of Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen, Chef Scott Keenen and wife, Lisa. A family-run business based in Johnstone, they have not only served their community delicious food for almost a decade but supported a number of budding chefs who Scott has taken under his wing. In a bid to provide similar opportunit...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 27 I chat with Stadium Announcer, Presenter and Podcast Host Graeme Easton. Director of Edinburgh based Woosh Entertainments he has enjoyed a varied and successful career in commentating at some of the country's most high-profile sporting events at venues such as Hampden Park and BT Murrayfiled and on the world's stage...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 26 I sit down with the unstoppable Edward Reid whose talent and infectious energy power a hugely successful career that he could never have imagined possible as a boy growing up in Coatbridge. With a passion for music and entertaining, his ability to connect with audiences has allowed Edward to also explore an interest...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 25 I chat with award-winning Army photographer Murray Kerr whose fascinating career began some years ago whilst on tour as a reservist Bombardier. His commitment to accurately documenting all aspects of life in the military has seen him travel all over the world, endure challenging situations and connect with soldiers...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 24 I chat with Glasgow based composer John McFarlane. As a boy , learning 4 chords on his dad's guitar ignited not only a passion for music but a raw talent that John was able to carry on into adulthood, playing in bands and teaching guitar. A lifelong movie fan, John now combines both his passions creating scores for...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode Twenty Three I chat with the ray of light that is Donna Giffen. Actor, singer, dancer, presenter and educator, from treading the boards in London and LA to globetrotting with Zumba Fitness, Donna is powered by her love of energy work, wellness and connecting with others....and herself! She is a master plate-spinner whe...

The Braw and The Brave podcast is about people and their passions. In this week's episode I blether with the dynamic duo, The History Girls. What Karen Mailley-Watt and Rachael Purse don't know about women's history aint worth knowing. Their enthusiasm and love of learning fuels everything they do to promote and educate others on their amazing findings and research. Both currently elbow-deep in th...

The Braw and The Brave podcast is about people and their passion. Establishing Love & Squalor in 2017, designer and maker Rebecca Coyle opened her beautiful store on Great Western Road in Glasgow with a clear vision for her brand. With emphasis on sustainable fashion and wearable clothes for customers of all ages, she has not only grown a successful company but a community by introducing regular s...

The Braw and The Brave podcast is about people and their passions. Semi finalist of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician 2016 and BBC Radio Scotland's Young Folk Award 2016 Kate MacFarlane from a young age was dreaming of her beloved Uist and singing Gaelic songs. Her commitment to not only the language but keeping traditional music alive has seen Katie share her passion with others thr...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 19 I chat with magician Ryan Davidson whose sell-out shows are more than a few impressive card tricks. Discovering magic at the age of 18 from a former con-artist he met on holiday(yes, you read that correctly!), Ryan has painstakingly crafted a number of live shows which incorporates all aspects of performance art to...

The Braw and The Brave Podcast is about people and their passions. In Episode 18 I chat with artist James Klinge. Using his unique method of hand-cut, multi-layer stencilling, his work can be seen on many of Glasgow's buildings as part of the Glasgow Mural Trail, with his 'Glasgow's Tiger' one of the most photographed and appreciated pieces. His work extends to more than murals and his fine art ha...

The Braw and The Brave Podcast is about people and their passions. In Episode 17 I chat with Emma Gwynne-dancer, choreographer and co-founder of Dance Inc. Studio Centre in Glasgow. Having had an extremely successful dance career, Emma now passes on all her knowledge and experience to her students who are looking to go into the entertainment industry. She is also a NLP Coach with Headstrong and ve...

The Braw and The Brave Podcast is about people and their passions. In this week's episode I chat with Harminder Berman. Having produced the Glasgow Mela for several years as part of his Arts Officer post at Glasgow Life, he has seen first hand the many diverse cultures in Scotland come to together to share and celebrate through the arts. He now runs his own company and continues to provide opportu...

The Braw and The Brave Podcast is about people and their passions. In Episode Fifteen I catch up with tattoo artist, Gillian Badger. Eighteen years in the industry, Gillian has met all walks of life, tattooed thousands of interesting and creative pieces of artwork on nearly every body part imaginable and has a few stories to tell...as you can imagine! Thank you to Gillian (and her German Pointer,...