EPISODES
Episode 020—My Kingdom for a Fife (feat. Michael Nardone)
More Scottish history than your body can handle! Jk, it is a lot, but we believe in you. Michael Nardone is here to shower us with oodles of fun Fife facts…
Episode 019—There Will Be Hippos (feat. Mark Bonnar)
This week, it's personal. Mark Bonnar joins to share with us the history of Scottish New Towns -- more specifically, the art of Scottish New Towns…
Episode 018—Schemin’ ‘n Dreamin’ (feat. Andy Clark)
UK history is rife with excuses to keep a boot on the neck of Scotland, our guest this week is shedding some light…
Episode 017—Where My Ladies At? (feat. Nalini Chetty)
History favors the male. Or, more specifically, the way history has been recorded and taught favors the male. Nalini Chetty joins us…
Episode 016—Fit Like? (Feat. Ian Pirie)
Alright mah quines n loons, grab a pear and a chair and tune your ears north to Aberdeen for a lesson in the Doric language…
Episode 015—Fancy, Functional, F*ck You (feat. Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle)
From the history to the future of the fabric, this week we talk tartan and the paradox of tartan with Clare Campbell…
Episode 014—Do Meet Your Heroes (feat. Stuart Martin)
They say you shouldn't meet your heroes, but this week's guest was pleased to discover the real Rob Roy was as magnificent as the movie…
Episode 013—Somerville Out There (feat. Tyler Collins)
We ran the numbers and if you NepTUNE in this week and you can bet Uranus that you'll have a good time. We're learning about mathematician, astronomer and 10 pound note model Mary Somerville from actor, musician, friend-of-the-pod and 'Honorary Scot': Tyler Collins.
Episode 012—See You in the Past! (feat. Grant O’Rourke)
Murder! Intrigue! A Naked Bum! We're examining the murder of Lord Darnley. After first regretting and then rejoicing in his decision to be on this podcast in the first place, Grant O'Rourke makes his debut as the official history via public transit liaison for Edinburgh.
Episode 011—Suffering for Suffrage (feat. Joanne Thomson)
Welcome back for more Under the Kilt action! To kick things off we've got a tidy list of ladies who weren't afraid to make a mess. Outlander's Joanne Thomson joins to sing the praises of some of Scotland's fiercest suffragettes.
BONUS—Blithe Yule to You and You and You!
Happy Haggis-days--err--Happy Holidays! Join Nat, Adam and Kathleen for this Very Scottish Holiday Special…
Episode 010—Surf ‘n’ Highland Turf (feat. Adam Robertson)
They say there can only be one Highlander, but that's not true. The Scottish Highlands are a land rich with history, culture and community…
Episode 009—A Kick Up Yer Heavy Seat (feat. Cameron Jack)
Grab your boots and kit, we're hitting the pitch and talking football with actor Cameron Jack. Oh, and just like that ball…
Episode 008—Burn Bright, Burn Fast (feat. Dr. Moira Hansen)
You can't talk about Scotland's history without talking about poet, icon and lover of dames and drink: Robert Burns…
Episode 007—Babies at the Barricade (feat. Stephen McCole & Emma Noble)
Grab your prams and practice your Les Mis because this week we're building a barricade--except instead of Marius we're talking about Mary Barbour…
Episode 006—Ghost Gals, Assemble! (feat. Nicola Roy) (Copy)
Welcome to the Ghost Gals podcast, we’re rebranding and Adam is fired. Okay fine, he isn't fired, but Nat and guest Nicola Roy…
Episode 005—Militia May I? (feat. Paul Tinto)
They can take our lives, but they can’t take…wait, know what? They can’t take our lives. We’re standing up to ‘The Man’ this week…
Episode 004—Love for Labourers Lost (feat. Brian McCardie)
We’re starting to think that the Scots did everything first. At least, that’s how it feels when the ever-fascinating actor/writer Brian McCardie…