The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 113 is in conversation with Composer and Musical Director Robert Scott. Not from a musical family, he persisted in his innate desire to play piano from a young age, going on to study at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before heading to London to pursue a career in theatre. At the musical helm of some of the...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 112 is in conversation with adventurer and photographer Eddie Fitzpatrick. Purchasing a DSLR camera ahead of beginning his studies in Product Design at Glasgow School of Art, Ed discovered that he could combine his love for the great outdoors with capturing the stunning landscape and scenery on camera. From the West Highl...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 111 is in conversation with musician and singer/songwriter Pedro Cameron who operates under the musical alias Man of The Minch. With his unique brand of ‘galactic folk pop’ making real waves in the trad scene, Man of the Minch was awarded ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ at the 2019 Scots Trad Awards. Founder of Bogha-f...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 110 is in conversation with singer/songwriter Nico Ev. Encouraged by a friend to enter her first ever songwriter competition a little over two years ago (which she subsequently won!) she has gone on to write a catalogue of original material, performing at Celtic Connections, the TRON Theatre and various venues across Glas...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 109 is with forensic mind reader and performer Colin Cloud. Coined ‘The Real Life Sherlock Holmes’, from the Edinburgh Fringe to his current residency in The Mirage Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, he has written and performed his incredible one-man shows wowing audiences around the world for almost 20 years. Appearing on bo...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 108(and the sixth instalment of mini series ‘GUID YINS’) is in conversation with Colm Keegan of BRAW TALENT, ‘a social enterprise committed to making creative career pathways more accessible to young people’. Colm alongside colleagues Lydia Everitt and Darren Osborne, all qualified teachers, established the organisation i...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 107 is in conversation with actor and musician Stewart McCheyne. With a HND in Musical Theatre from Stow College Glasgow, he went on to train at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in London on the BA (Hons)Actor Musicianship degree course, where he also qualified as a stage combat and sword fighting choreogra...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 106 is in conversation with George Scott, director of arts and music documentaries, as well as live concert films. Combining his two passions in life, George has crafted a celebrated career telling the stories of some of the world’s greatest artists and creatives. From the Pet Shop Boys to Carole King, Rufus Wainwright to...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 105 is in conversation with TV Presenter Jean Johansson. From The Disney Channel to Celebrity Masterchef, Animal Park to A Place in the Sun, Jean has constructed a very successful and varied career in television, learning many valuable lessons along the way. With determination, a strong work ethic and always with an open...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 104 is in conversation with trained ballet dancer Stephen Martin Allan. Moving from Glasgow to Canada as a teenager with his family he was accepted on a full scholarship to attend Canada National Ballet School despite having very little ballet training. His innate talent and impressive work ethic saw him receive awards du...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast people and their passions. Episode 103 is in conversation with movement director, choreographer, performer and dance teacher Chris JS Wilson. Originally choreographing a student production at Edinburgh University where he had studied Medical Anatomy, Chris has gone on to work on many professional and amateur large scale musical productions, as well as performing...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. NB: In this episode Danila recounts the difficulties she has faced with her mental health. Please find helpful links below if you have been affected by the issues discussed. Episode 102 is in conversation with professional ballet dancer Danila Marzilli. Born in Glasgow, Danila moved back to Scotland as a teenager after growing up...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 101 is in conversation with illustrator Sophy Louise Smith. With an emphasis on creating work with purpose and meaning at it’s core, for Sophy inspiration originates in interesting stories, with mythology, fairytales and strong female figures often a focus. Currently studying at Edinburgh College of Art, in early 2020 Sop...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 100 (yes, 100!!!) is with my dad, Gerry Dunlop. His passion for music has inspired me throughout my entire life. A brilliant guitarist and singer, there is not a day where he doesn’t play or listen to music. With lots of stories of growing up in the 60s, finding his first guitar in a field to going on to be the front man...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. NB: Contains some strong language. Episode 99 is in conversation with Aneela McKenna of Go Where Scotland. Working alongside her husband Andy, their passion for mountain biking and exploring Scotland led them to establishing the company in 2008, organising guided tours and holidays. Fuelled by her positivity and love for connecti...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 98 is in conversation with Alan Nash of GET AFTER IT, the podcast that celebrates adventure, fitness, sport and a go-getter attitude to life. Chatting with a wide variety of guests from around the globe, long-life rugby fan, Nashy also hosts Edinburgh Rugby’s official podcast, ‘Inside The Castle’ and continually challenge...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 97 is in conversation with the Maclean brothers, also known as BROAR. In late 2019 Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan undertook the world’s toughest row, The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, arriving in Antigua 35 days later breaking the world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic. An endurance test for mind, body and sp...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 96 is in conversation with professional dancer Pamela Distefano. Winning series 2 of TV dance show ‘Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life’ in 2008 catapulted her career, taking her to LA to perform with some of the industry’s biggest names. Her music video credits include Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ and Usher’s ‘O.M.G’ and o...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 95 is in conversation with artist Claire Barclay. From illustrating a children’s book to the Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail, Claire’s colourful, fun and often banter-filled artwork is popular with so many. Producing cards and keepsake gifts to bespoke prints and designs for clients, Scottish patter married with beautiful ill...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. *Contains some strong language. Episode 94 is with Aarti Joshi who is Head of Marketing at DF Concerts. Overseeing communications for TRNSMT, Gigs in Scotland and King Tut’s, her passion for live music led her from the PR world, where her career began, into events. Aarti also co-manages the band The LaFontaines, DJs as one of hal...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 93 is with founder and president of Edinburgh University’s Parkour Club, Sonia Marshall. Discovering the sport at ten years old, her passion and dedication has seen her train and ‘jam’ all over the country and abroad. Sonia champions for parkour to be recognised as a sport and one which anyone of any age can enjoy. Social...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 92 is in conversation with paracanoe athlete Hope Gordon. Making the transition from competitive swimming, she has embraced many of the opportunities that have come her way since having her leg amputated in 2016. Suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome as a teenager, Hope crowdfunded for her amputation and a few wee...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 91 is in conversation with Hannah Taylor, creator and editor of independent print magazine The Delicate Rebellion. Showcasing and championing all sorts of creatives, this beautiful publication has grown over the last few years, allowing Hannah to solely concentrate on not only the content of each issue but also her closed...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 90 I chat to Director Patrycja Kupiec and Programmes Coordinator (Outreach) Ange Melvin at YWCA Scotland- The Young Women’s Movement. An organisation ‘working to promote the full potential of young women and girls in Scotland’, the work they do at both grassroots level and nationally is incredible. Tackling head on the...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 89 is in conversation with Fashion and Culture Historian Casci Ritchie who with a degree and two masters under her belt, is truly dedicated to her passion. Her love affair with costume, clothing, film and music extends to her knowledge and real admiration for the artist Prince. What Casci doesn’t know about Prince isn’t w...