Mark McG
You Call That Radio?
The meaning of life, the art of everything and sometimes hings about crisps. A mixture of interviews, rants and skits squished together with music. From the deep talk to the daft chat featuring artists and personalities from Glasgow and beyond.
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Mark McG
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
'Chewin the Fat' w/ Karen Dunbar 19.07.2021 1:17:46
From Chewin the Fat to The Karen Dunbar show, it is an honour to welcome a true national treasure onto the show. We chatted about her career from Bonkers karaoke to theatre to her recent move into the world of Hip Hop workshops over lockdown and how much she is looking forward to playing a live DJ set once this pandemic blows over. This show was mastered and edited by Morphamish at Sound Sound. Yo...
'The Otherwise' w/ Graham Duff 06.07.2021 1:35:16
Delighted to welcome Writer/ Actor/ DJ/ Record label boss Graham Duff onto the You Call That Radio audio podcast as he launches a new book he co-wrote with Mark E Smith of The Fall that we all hope will become a film one day called 'The Otherwise' . It was great craic discussing the history, extensive back catalogue and infamous anecdotes of The Fall alongside his other projects such as working on...
'What A Nonsense Money Is' w/ Gavin Mitchell aka Boaby the Barman (Still Game) 10.05.2021 1:42:56
An absolute honour to share this conversation with Gavin Mitchell, who many know will know as Boaby the Barman from Still Game, but that is a very small part of his incredible journey. From a rough working class upbringing he got into acting and comedy and it was an absolute honour as he joined me on an early incarnation of You Call That Radio TV in the early days of lockdown. There was a few tech...
'Love the Life you Live' w/ Martin 'Youth' Glover 21.04.2021 44:28
We use the word 'Legend' too much but in this case there is no more apt word. Bassist of Killing Joke, Founder of The Orb, In a band with Paul McCartney. Produced an incredible discography that includes some of my favourite all time records such as 'Urban Hymns' by The Verve, 'The Endless River' by Pink Floyd and 'HMS Fable' by Shack to name just a few. He has also worked with The Charlatans, Dido...
'One Year of This Pish' w/ Neil 'The Wee Man' Bratchpiece 07.04.2021 2:01:19
I have been neglecting this audio podcast as You Call That Radio turned it`s attention to 270 live streams since lockdown began. We are sorry for slacking. We are back and promise to stay back in the audio world of podcasts regularly. I have a vault of amazing interviews but this has been top of my list for a while. I believe it was early March 2020, Nobody was sure if covid was even gonna be that...
You Call That Audio : New Year, New Season (Ask Me Anything ) 18.01.2021 1:33:35
The audio podcast had to take a back seat in order to focus on You Call That Radio TV which managed around 200 shows as a live internet TV show. I know many of our patreons were missing the audio podcast, and I was too, so will be doing my best to keep the audio shows regular in 2021 alongside the visual stuff which you can find at youtube.com/youcallthatradio . I thought we should start Season 2...
You Covid Radio (Part 2): Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories w/ Dougie (Mickey 9s) 19.03.2020 1:15:35
In a follow up from Part 1, YCTR got a call from Dougie Smith who is an author and singer with Glasgow legends Mickey 9s. He was supposed to give us 10 minutes of chat for Part 1 but his chat was so good we gave him a full show to himself. We discuss conspiracy theories namely coronavirus conspiracy theories and other conspiracy theories and other stuff and things and that. This show is mastered b...
You Covid Radio : Coronavirus and Conspiracy Theories #coronaspiracies 17.03.2020 1:12:41
We are self-isolating and broadcasting from a secret bunker in parts unknown, Scotland as we investigate various theories surrounding the origins and spread of COVID- 19. We try to make sense of one of the craziest breaking stories of the century and figure out where we go from here. Mastered by Morphamish and Powered by our Patreons support the show at patreon.com/youcallthatradio paypal.me/youca...
'The Buckfast Incident' w/ Grieves (Rhymesayers) and Too Many T's (London).... 07.03.2020 2:08:51
Why are we all stupidly patrotic about a suspicious liquid , created by a rival country? and is it cultural appropiation for the middle classes to sip it openly? This is YCTR! THIS IS THE BUCKFAST INCIDENT! Remember to subscribe and you can support the show over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio
'We've Got Imagination' w/ Beerjacket 10.02.2020 2:39:19
For the main event we have an extended interview with one of Scotland's most respected singer/ songwriters , and authors, Beerjacket. We also have an exclusive scoop and bonus interview with the Dundee rapper who made headlines this week by saying that Eminem may have stole his ideas. MAY being the word that most journalists left out. Find out what Zee is making of all the online drama. Before tha...
'The Good Stuff' w/ Darren Connell [ Scot Squad ] 25.01.2020 1:36:05
2020 officially begins right here with a conversation with Scot Squad actor, writer and comedian Darren Connell. We chat about his trip to Peru to try the Ayahuasca plant, mental health and stand up comedy plus much, much more. YCTR is powered by our patreons and mastered by Morphamish. Support the show and win things by going here: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio or if you think this show is...
'The Awards Ceremony ' (Bonus Episode) 14.01.2020 1:21:51
YCTR returns with a bonus episode looking back on 2019 and ahead to 2020. I ended up having a wee awards ceremony to myself. Support the show over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Powered by the Patreons and Mastered by Morphamish. Tracklist 1. Mark. All. Trades and Laigo - 'The Real Black Friday' 2. Girobabies - 'Idiots Run Amok' 3. Mickey 9s - 'Rang Wi Me' 4. Jet$am- 'After the Fire' 5. Gr...
'Multi-Dimensional Manner' w/ Shogun 18.12.2019 1:47:36
Caught up with rap sensation Shogun who went viral at the age of 17 with his youtube freestyle 'Vulcan' that has been seen by millions across the globe. He also talks about the time he got jailed when supporting Nas, His platinum selling record with a Eurovision pop star and his new EP with Dizzee Rascal. You Call That Radio is mastered by Morphamish and powered by the patreons over at http://patr...
The Reverend D Wayne Love Episode [Alabama 3] 10.12.2019 2:08:11
This episode features a conversation with the legendary Jake Black of Alabama 3 who most of you will know as The Reverend D Wayne Love. It was recorded much earlier in the year and was meant to be the first episode to launch the YCTR podcast but sadly Jake passed away in the week it was due to be released so it was shelved until the time was right. Today I feel the time is right as this week Alaba...
'The Afterparty Manifesto' w/ Dougie (Mickey 9s) 19.11.2019 3:13:06
Powered by Patreons and Mastered by Morphamish. This week we welcome author/ singer/ songwriter Dougie Smith who is best known as the masked frontman of Mickey 9s. Today we unmask him as an author of books, teacher of students and creator of 'Kiler Whale'. This week we also delve a little into some party manifesto politics since the general election has been called so we called on people to call y...
'Interview with the Vampire' w/ Gasp & Physiks 12.11.2019 2:59:36
The main event is an extended interview with Hip Hop legends Gasp & Physiks while on the road between Stirling and Glasgow, before and after a gig at the Tolbooth. Also featuring cameo appearances from producer Toni Smoke and the Strange Behaviours gaffer, Kenny Bates. Also In this show , Frank Foodie phones Rice Krispies and the search for Edward Snowden reaches Joe Rogan plus 'The Cineworld...
'Adapt or Die' w/ Steve Mason 19.10.2019 2:30:20
I grew up with Steve Mason's music from The Beta Band to Black Affair to King Biscuit Time and his numerous solo albums. His brand new EP is OUT NOW , hot off the heels from `About the Light' which is on course for 'Best Album of 2019' it is a pleasure to chat with one of my all time heroes. Shout outs to Morphamish for mastering the audio and as always, this show would not be possible without the...
'On Yer Ones (Part One)' w/ Gordy (Bonus Episode) 26.09.2019 1:38:28
On Yer Ones was a new concept I invented wherby I do a show on my own every Ten Episodes where I answer some questions from the listeners and introduce you to new music from some of my favourite acts. However , I came up with this concept because my special guest co-host Gordy Duncan JR didn't show up for a couple of days in a row and then as if by magic he appeared 10 minutes in. So this is still...
'We Are All Here' w/ Hannah Currie & Tim Currie 28.08.2019 2:08:38
Today, we are looking at the mental health epedemic currently affecting Glasgow and beyond by having an extended interview with film-makers Hannah Currie and Tim Currie plus we have contributions from Darren loki McGarvey and Cathy McCormack. Audio mastered by Morphamish. Hannah and Tim recently released a film called 'Too Young to Die' on BBC which was an adaption of an earlier film called 'We Ar...
'Be Careful or You Will End Up in My Novel' w/ Lucy Tertia George 15.08.2019 1:27:29
Today, we speak to a talking rabbit at Edinburgh Fringe and discuss how Facebook adverts somehow manage to get inside your head. Also, Frank Foodie phones Cadburys and Golden Wonder AND We find out the benefits of Digital Art for Artists by Becci Wallace. However, The main event is all about our extended interview with the fabulous London author Lucy Tertia George who has recently released a novel...
'This Was Supposed to Be Fun' w/ Sage Francis & B Dolan aka Epic Beard Men 30.07.2019 1:00:29
The main event is a chat with U.S Hip Hop legends Sage Francis and B Dolan aka Epic Beard Men who are touring the UK this month to promote their new album 'This Was Supposed to Be Fun'. We also speak to some 'revellers' live from Doune the Rabbit Hole festival and hear our listeners feedback on what they make of the new prime minister in a 'Bad Excuses from Mad Politicians' special which means I h...
'Circumvent a Circus Tent' w/ Darren Loki McGarvey 18.07.2019 1:36:32
Recorded live from Kelburn Garden Party featuring an extended interview with Orwell Prize winninng author/ Hip Hop legend/ Social commentator Darren Loki McGarvey. But before all of that we intoduce you to 'Midnight Inventions' with Big Mac McGuru and We speak to The Hoojamamas and Kami Mink Rap next to the Pyramid Stage. We also get a live snippet of Jo D'arc and Becci Wallace before Jo is TRNSPR...
'Groove Mechanics and Late Night Revelling' w/ Colonel John McMustard 09.07.2019 1:59:28
We unmask the villainous Colonel John McMustard of Colonel Mustard and the Dijon Five fame with an extended interview. Plus Finnieston Exposed returns to shed light on a new craze called 'late night parties' and Frank Foodie phones Corn Flakes. We also premier ‘The Megabus with Lauren Hill’ and finish with a new song from The Twistettes Get your edfringe tickets for Colonel Mustard & Friends o...
'Cat Flap to Freedom' w/ Gordy Duncan JR 21.06.2019 1:42:56
Our special guest is the multi-instrumental and mega talented Gordy Duncan JR who did an interview as he drove me back from a recording studio in Perth. Gordy is a singer/ songwriter with an outrageous back catalogue and also a mainstay drummer of The Girobabies, founding member of True Gents among many other projects. Check his stuff on http://gordyduncanjr.bandcamp.com *The show begins with a sh...
'Doing Things Differently' w/ Leyla Josephine 14.06.2019 1:14:25
Leyla Josephine is an award winning poet that has enjoyed a well deserved meteoric rise to the top of the UK spoken word scene yet her new Fringe show `Daddy Drag` is something completely different. More details and Tickets available here: http://www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/072284-leyla-josephine:-daddy-drag/ You Call That Radio is sponsered by the listener, go to http://patreon.com/youcall...
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