The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 138 is in conversation with founder of Whouknow Antonis Kassiotis who has crafted a unique platform for likeminded creatives to connect and collaborate. A place where emerging artists of a variety of disciplines can plan projects and manage budgets, Whouknow aims to promote and support creativity and those who have a pass...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains some strong language. Episode 137 is in conversation with writer, producer and presenter Alistair Heather. With an innate passion for preserving the Scots Leid and an interest in Scottish history and culture, Alistair writes for several publications and presents TV programmes, including his BBC Scotland...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains references to mental health issues. Please see below for helpful links. Episode 136 is in conversation with actor, voiceover artist, musician and fellow podcaster Brian O’Sullivan. From The James Plays(National Theatre of Scotland) to panto, jet-setting accordion adventures to his popular comedy characters Janice, F...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains references to mental health issues including depression. Please see below for helpful links if you have been affected by any of issues referenced. Also contains some strong language. Episode 135 is in conversation with poet and champion of the Scots Leid, Len Pennie. A self-confessed ‘warrior poet held...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 134 (and subsequently the first of 2021) is in conversation with lead singer and guitarist Alec Dalglish and piper and accordionist Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore. Founded on the Isle of Tiree this bunch of self-confessed ‘rascals’ have been together for over 15 years, entertaining global audiences performing in more than...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. A look back at the second year of The Braw and The Brave with an array of interesting and inspiring guests sharing their stories, wisdom and everything in between. A mix of in-person interviews (pre-covid) and episodes recorded remotely, 2020 gave me the opportunity to speak to over 80 guests. A huge thank you to my BrawBrave Cla...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language 'The Thingymabobs' became a feature of the podcast in 2019 and we’ve continued the tradition this year, with the last question I ask every guest being 'What's your favourite Scottish word or phrase?'. Here are some of the wonderful answers given and the reasons why my BrawBrave guests love the S...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references domestic abuse and mental health issues. See helpful links below. Episode 131 is in conversation with Briana Pegado FRSA, former Executive Director of Creative Edinburgh and a former Co-Director of Creative Informatics, a programme supporting data driven innovation in the Creative Industries. Briana w...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 130 is in conversation with Sally Harris and Abby Nash of Groundswell Scotland, a charity set up to provide an inclusive, welcoming community for self-identifying women, men and children to enjoy the benefits and healing powers of the sea. With a focus on surf therapy they offer trauma recovery programmes primarily for wo...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references sexual violence, bulimia and mental health issues. See below for helpful links. TEDx Cumbernauld Women 2020 orchestrated by Maureen Hascoet took place on Sunday 22nd November. Due to Covid19 the event had to be streamed live on Facebook with many of the speakers pre-recording their talks and only a fe...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains strong language and references physical and sexual abuse. See helpful links below if you have been affected by the issues referenced. Episode 128 is in conversation with BMX starJohn Buultjens. Growing up poor in 1970’s Drumchapel enduring his father’s violence, subsequently being placed in a children’s...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 127 is a little bit different. For the past 11 years I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Airdrie and Coatbridge Amateur Operatic Society choreographing productions such West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Jesus Christ Superstar and Rock of Ages. They are an amazing club who have been treading the board...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 126 is in conversation with theatre artist, director, facilitator, project manager and co-Director of Sanctuary Queer Arts, Fraser MacLeod. Discovering theatre at a young age, Fraser was focused on becoming a professional actor, only to decide after his training that his passion lay in the delivery of participatory experi...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language. This episode references anxiety. See below for helpful mental health links. Episode 125 is in conversation with author, keynote speaker and Director of Tree of Knowledge, Gavin Oattes. A former primary teacher, Gavin was drawn to the spotlight from a young age travelling the globe performing as...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains some strong language. Episode 124 is in conversation with founder and Director of Refuweegee Selina Hales, who in 2015 decided to spread some kindness to forcibly displaced people arriving in her beloved city of Glasgow. Providing over 5000 welcome packs to date, Refuweegee gained charitable status in S...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 123 is in conversation with stylist Alice Cruickshank aka Styled By Alice. A ‘former fast fashion addict turned ethical style explorer’, Alice offers a bespoke service helping clients to find their personal style, sourcing pieces from ethical fashion brands and breathing new life into what they already have hanging in the...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 122 is in conversation with Actor Tony McGeever. Focussed on becoming a professional actor from a young age, he was introduced to the world of theatre starring in Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver and Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat whilst still at school. Going on to study at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire, To...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 121 is in conversation with Alison Wood and Mhairi Cochrane the founders of Lilypads. A trip to Kenya and the discovery that young women in schools were having transactional sex in order to get sanitary products, left Alison with two options- do nothing or create an affordable reusable pad. 3 years on and what has been an...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 120 is in conversation with Author Sonali Misra whose debut nonfiction book ‘21 Fantastic Failures and What Their Stories Teach Us’ is an exploration of well-known figures and the triumphs and lessons learned from moments of failure in their lives. Born and brought up in Delhi, drawn to stories and writing from a young ag...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 119 is in conversation with award-winning weaver and designer Christopher McEvoy, co-founder of VEVAR- a woven textile studio and modern micro mill in the heart of Glasgow’s East End. Designing predominantly for the couture fashion industry for years, Christopher, armed with his expertise and a wealth of experience, has n...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. The Men Who is a collective based in Edinburgh which offers a welcoming space for men to talk, listen, share and connect to promote healthy mental wellbeing. Episode 118 is in conversation with founders Joe Anderson and John Robertson who explain the origins of the men’s talking circle group, the format of their gatherings and th...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Since 2012, The SAY Award (Scottish Album of the Year) has created a platform to champion Scotland’s outstanding music across all genres. ‘The SAY Award brings people together to celebrate the passion, value and diversity of Scottish music in 2020.’ Episode 117 is in conversation with Events Producer Hilary Goodfellow of The SAY...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 116 is in conversation with musician and accomplished songwriter and composer Marco CAFOLLA, who as front man and mastermind behind award-winning band Federation of the Disco Pimp over the last decade, has enjoyed great success, touring, recording and collaborating. Pursuing a career in music from a young age, his passion...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 115 is with Rachel McLagan and Brogan Bauld of Highland fusion dance troupe, Flings & Things. Wowing global audiences since 2014 with their energetic, dynamic performances, the troupe have enjoyed great success with their unique blend of traditional Highland dance with modern choreography. Performing with the world famous...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language. Episode 114 is in conversation with singer/songwriter Sean C Kennedy. Pursuing music was not always the plan but realising it was indeed his calling, Sean over the last 10 years has poured his heart and soul into his craft, making the decision to move from Scotland to Nashville Tennessee a few...