The North East Corner

Episode 57.  This was a great chat with Scottish Taekwondo Gold Medallist Conan Farquhar. This was such a good episode to record. Topics of conversation include Conan's early life, his route into combat sports, recent competition and aspirations for the future and we even covered how refresher bombs can change you as a person for life 😂😂  There's much more and it was a thoroughly enjoy...

Paul is finally back from his hiatus, so we decided to have a couple of chill drinks and speak about everything and anything for an hour. We try a beer called rabbit's pants, have some thoughts on the Depp vs Heard trial and Paul makes the case as to why he should write and perform the next James Bond movie theme.   Disclaimer: We do not own the music heard at the start of the video, if you w...

This week we speak to Pro Wrestler Meyhem Brooks. We were buzzing this one because both me and Lee were massive wrestling fans as youngsters, so was great to talk classic wrestling moments over the years as well as Bradley's career and future aspirations in wrestling, his combat sports background and how crazy wrestling storylines were back in the day just to name a few. Thanks so much to Bradley...

We're joined by Pro Boxer Super Andrew Smart for this episode to talk all things boxing. We covered Smarty's amateur career, his ongoing pro career and his aspiration to fight for a Scottish title in Elgin, which would honestly be one the biggest sporting events to ever take place in Moray! Other topics of conversation we covered were the experience of fighting Josh Taylor and some overall boxing...

Was great to have filmmaker Sean Saul back on the podcast. Had a good conversation about the changes in cinema, the upcoming documentary we are working on together, how Sean got stuck in South Africa for six months and why taking on challenges can really change your perspective of anxiety.  Follow The North East Corner on Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast The North East Corner is also on Y...

We're joined this week by Cage Warriors fighter and SBG Moray coach "The Phenomenal" Aidan Stephen. We talked about a range of things from Aidan's MMA career so far, his renewed determination to become Cage Warriors champion, fight for a major MMA promotion and some predictions for UFC 273 just to name a couple. Can't thank Aidan enough for his time and look forward to speaking to him again in fut...

2022 continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. We talk about The Oscars controversy, crunchies becoming the price of cars, and we roll the clocks back to episode one by reviewing the recent documentary on The Jeremy Kyle Show. Follow The North East Corner on Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast We are also on YouTube - The North East Corner - YouTube Also available on Google & Apple Podca...

So a few weeks ago me and Lee decided to have a chat about Louis Theroux's recent documentary on far right groups in America. The conversation then expanded into how these type of extreme ideologies are becoming more prevalent on the internet and influencing young people who are socially isolated, as well as how we prevent people from falling into being radicalised by such groups?   Follow Th...

Something a bit different in this episode, I'm joined by Ben Sullivan, father of The Sullivan Family. The Sullivan Family have appeared on such programmes as Me & My Ten Kids, and Thirty-One Kids & Counting Pennies. They also have a vlogging YouTube channel that has massed a following of three thousand subscribers. I must admit, I didn't know what to expect from this one. That said, Ben is...

This weeks episode, we sit down to talk about mental health in general and our own experiences and situations regarding mental health. If anyone needs to talk feel free to contact us on our Facebook below for a chat, but we'd also encourage you to speak to these services if you are in need of urgent assistance in regards to your mental health.   CALM: 0800 585858  Samaritans:  ...

This week, we have a world record breaking guest on the podcast!   In June 2021, Rachael Routledge was set the challenge to flip a 123kg tyre (20 stone) 100 times in an hour time period to break the women's tyre flip world record. Not only did Rachael break the world record, she absolutely obliterated it, flipping the tyre 221 times. An unreal achievement!  Was great to have Rachael...

This episode came together very last minute, so we just went with wherever the conversation went rather than focus on specific topics. How much longer can Johnson hold on? Douglas Ross' infamous livestreams, Scottish Football and what we make of the current Joe Rogan controversy.  Follow The North East Corner on Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast   Watch the video version of this...

Was a pleasure to be joined by Wrestler, MMA fighter, Personal Trainer and one of the Jiu-Jitsu Misfits Doug Nevins this week. We talk about how Doug got into combat sports and how it has benefited his life immensely, His approach towards being a PT, The MMA fight he took when he was just twenty years old and much more conversation, full of laughs and interesting stories.  Follow The North Ea...

The North East Corner is back for 2022! Ryan, John and Jamie have a catch up about how their holiday period went and also cover some current events.  Follow The North East Corner on Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast   Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel - The North East Corner - YouTube Also available on Google & Apple Podcasts.

The last episode of the year, as we take a four week break to plan for 2022. Ryan, John and Jamie discuss some of the craziest events of the year and how the future looks going into 2022.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our listeners and who celebrate the holiday. We will see you for many more episodes in January 2022.   Follow The North East Corner on Facebook: @TheNorthEastCorne...

Today, we just go where the conversation takes us, which included reflecting on the first twenty three episodes, our local MP, who is raging at something completely ridiculous and COP26.  Follow The North East Corner on our social media. Facebook - @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast Twitter- @NEcornerpodcast  Watch the video version of The North East Corner on our YouTube channel - The North Eas...

Kevin McAloon is a coach at Straight Blast Gym Moray, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and owner of Moray Sports Massage. Kev talks about how he once had an unhealthy relationship with failure, how BJJ helped multiple factors in his life and his recent and upcoming competition.   North East Corner Social Media Accounts - Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast Twitter: @NEcornerpodcast ...

Today Ryan and Paul are joined by local musician Jamie Akass. Jamie talks to us about music , live gigging and the local scene, all whilst the three of us have a barrel of laughs.   Follow The North East Corner on social media. Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast Twitter: @NEcornerpodcast   Podcast E-Mail - thenortheastcornerpodcast@Gmail.com   Watch the video version of...

Ryan and John are back to discuss how the world of supplies is falling down around us. Who or what  is to blame? The Media? The Government? Brexit? Jeremy Kyle?   Follow The North East Corner on our social media:  Facebook: @TheNorthEastCornerPodcast Twitter: @NEcornerpodcast  Podcast E-Mail - thenortheastcornerpodcast@Gmail.com  Watch the video version of The North E...

Ryan and John are back with another HNC History with Hutcheon and Hastie. This episode is centred around the flu pandemic of 1918, also known as the Spanish Flu. We talk about the devastation this pandemic caused over the span of a two year period, the origins of naming it "The Spanish Flu" and how history has repeated itself with this pandemic one hundred years ago and the current Coronavirus pan...

Today on The North East Corner we talk about an issue that has been a massive problem in Moray for years, the seagull problem. We discuss why this issue is constantly ignored by the Council, what can be done to stop seagulls attacking people as often, the risk of disease that an overcrowding of seagulls brings and can this issue even be brought under control with how long it's been left to continu...

Today on The North East Corner Ryan and John are joined by Jamie from Musicians Fae Moray part 2 to discuss UFO's. The trio go over a number of documentaries on the subject, local sightings, why authorities do not trust the public with the knowledge of other ET's and what the true intentions of other civilizations really are?   Follow The North East Corner on our social media accounts: &...

Musicians Fae Moray Part 5 sees The North East Corner speak to local musician Scott Ramsay. Scott talks to Ryan about what was the moment that sparked his love of music, his latest singles, gigging and what music ultimately means to him as a person. Follow Scott's music pages here.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SRMusicman92  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5amvcNRKuyKg7gff...

Aidan Grant is a local folk musician. Today he sits down with The North East Corner to talk about what first inspired him to take music up as a passion, why he is drawn to folk music, and what music ultimately means to him as a person.   Follow Aidan's music page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tunesbyaidan   Follow The North East Corner on our social media accounts Faceb...

It is a case that mystified the best of detectives and shocked the world, today on The North East Corner we go over the case of The Zodiac Killer. Ryan and John discuss the unique circumstances of the case such as the public taunting of the authorities the Zodiac did through the media, the long list of suspects that were investigated of being the Zodiac with the evidence never mounting to any conv...