The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions Episode 213 is in conversation with just some of the masterminds and talent behind Across The Universe, a production celebrating The Beatles’ “studio years” of 1966-1970. Musicians Davie Calder, Graeme Quinn and Paul Devlin join the BrawBrave Clan to document the origins and journey thus far of this epic project, as they endeavour...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions Episode 212 is in conversation with actor Hannah Donaldson. First finding her tribe at youth theatre and in am dram, Hannah then studied at Glasgow’s RSAMD (now RCS) going on to carve out a stellar career in both stage and screen. From National Theatre of Scotland to Dundee Rep, STV’s Rebus to more recently playing Lara Bartlett i...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions N.B. This episode references coercive control. Please see helpful links below. Episode 211 is in conversation with Bgirl, choreographer and educator Emma Ready. With a hugely successful breaking career spanning over 25 years, she has travelled the globe dancing, as well as becoming a well respected and sought after teacher. In mor...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references sexual abuse. See the helpful links below. Episode 210 is in conversation with ocean advocate and athlete Laura McGuire. With over a decade of training and experience working all over the globe, Laura is scuba diving and free-diving instructor, as well as a expedition leader, breath work facilitator,...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 209 is in conversation with singer-songwriter Emma Dunlop. With natural talent and a real passion for music, Emma was playing guitar and writing songs from a young age, which led to her supporting Midge Ure and Richie Havens on tour in her late teens. Taking an impromptu ten year break from music, in 2020 during the globa...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. (This was a live event and so the sound quality isn’t quite the usual standard.) In June 2023 I I had the absolute privilege and pleasure of hosting a Q&A with the two masterminds of magic, Ryan K Davidson and Colin Clou...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. Episode 207 is in conversation with actor, singer and musician Gary Bennet. Finding his passion for rock music at a young age, Gary became an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, with his band Solus enjoying success re...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. Episode 206 is in conversation with award-winning actor, writer and director Eilidh Loan. Graduating from Guildford School of Acting Eilidh has pursued her passion for storytelling through various avenues, including her...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 205 is in conversation with some of the team behind Solas Festival. A celebration of arts and ideas, Frank Strang, Tami Pein and Morag Wells explain the origins and ethos of this 3 day spectacular in Perthshire which aims to connect all walks of life through various art forms and opportunities to collaborate and share ide...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. “It’s youth work dressed as rock and roll for disadvantaged young people in North Lanarkshire” Episode 204 is in conversation with Ryan Currie, Project Manager of Reeltime Music. Providing opportunities for participants to be creative and learn new skills, Reeltime Music cater their workshops and projects to suit the interests an...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 203 is in conversation with Scott Cooper- owner of Belle & Blackley and co-founder of the Cross Cultural Curl Collective. Unable to find a anyone who could correctly treat his hair type as a teenager, Scott embarked on his hairdressing journey and has gone on to become one of Scotland’s most sought after curl specialists....

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 202 is in conversation with actor Andy Clark. Taking inspiration from his early years in Blairgowrie watching his church minister play the Dame in the local pantomime, Andy eventually decided pursue his love for acting and went to study at Dundee College and Royal Academy of Music and Drama. Now, with a plethora of experi...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 201 is in conversation with actor, singing coach and playwright Katie Barnett. Carving out a hugely successful and varied career thus far, Katie’s passion for performing started at an early age, with her local panto being a real inspiration and highlight of the family calendar. With West End and National Theatre of Scotla...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about g people and their passions. A huge thank you to each and every single guest who has kindly featured on the podcast to date making it possible to reach this milestone of episode 200! Here’s some fantastic updates from BrawBrave Clan members- links to everyone can be found below! Enjoy! If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of f...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes references mental health issues and bereavement. Please see below for helpful links. Episode 199 is in conversation with founder of Tribute Act Entertainment, Scott Garvie. Bursting on to the scene with his Pussycat Dolls tribute in 2008, with tenacity, an unwavering work ethic and incredible talent, Scott has...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 198 is in conversation with international pole artist and instructor Kheanna Walker. With a background in athletics, synchronised swimming and cheerleading, discovering pole dancing in 2015, Kheanna already had the athletic and creative foundations for what would become her passion and profession. Her dedication and talen...

N.B. Contains some strong language Welcome to The Club! Been broken up with? The patriarchy getting you down? Cry behind your pal’s garage and ruin the party again? Well, have no fear because Sad Girls Club is here! Episode 197 is in conversation with actor and writer Hannah Elizabeth Morton who following a successful Fringe run, is bringing her comedy Sad Girls Club to Glasgow’s International Com...

Episode 196 is in conversation with composer Chris Tolley. With countless TV and film credits, his music has soundtracked the likes of BBC One's Countryfile and The One Show, Channel 4’s Beat the Chef and PBS America’s Hurricane Harvey Heroes. Chris released his debut album Beneath the Surface in 2019 with the Herald announcing it as one of their Albums of the Year and has subsequently released ‘H...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. contains some strong language Episode 195 is in conversation with Mhairi Murray who is passionate about people. Inviting folks from all walks of life into her car for a chat for her hugely popular ‘Getting A Lift’ series, the idea was born out of a desire to bring mental health and other important and often sensitive topics...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 194 is in conversation with Lisa McKechnie whose passion for performing began at just 4 years old, when she featured on a GMTV talent competition. A naturally gifted vocalist, she began to pursue more opportunities to share her talents and at age 14 sang at ‘Live & Loud’ to an audience of 32,000 at Hampden stadium alongsi...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 193 is in conversation with Kris Kesiak, a portrait and commercial photographer and videographer who predominantly works within the music industry and the arts. Born in Poland, his passion for photography started at a young age and continued into adulthood, as he moved to Glasgow to further his English studies. Pursuing a...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Please note: This episode comes some strong language and references trauma and bereavement. Please see helpful links below. Episode 192 is in conversation with Sandra Harnes. After a successful career in the fashion industry, having danced from a young age, Sandra discovered Zumba by accident and went from instructor to choreogra...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 191 is in conversation with award winning comedian & actor Johnny Mac. From a kid at Kilmarnock Youth Theatre to starring in panto at The Kings Theatre Glasgow, Johnny has carved out a hugely successful career, born out of a love and natural talent for entertaining others. Known for his high-energy, fun-filled and quick w...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 190 is in conversation with Rachael Brown, Chief Executive of The Future Economy Company. Passionate about connecting and empowering creatives, Rachael at the helm of member-driven community Creative Entrepreneurs Club, aims to provide bespoke opportunities and resources to help others grow authentic and sustainable busin...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 189 is in conversation with Scottish interior designer Barbara Ramani who pursued architecture before landing on her talent and passion for designing ‘joyous interiors that burst with character and individual charm’. Featured on BBC’s Interior Design Masters and more recently, Channel 5’s Dream Home Makeovers, Barbara has...