Blethered

Stuart Cosgrove talks about growing up in Perth before setting off for university, which saw him study in both England and America, including a stint at Harvard University, before embarking on an illustrious and fascinating career in the media, spanning four decades and still going strong. 

On top of that, you’ll hear about his links to music megastar Beyonce, his involvement in The Great Train Robbery and the influence that he’s had in UK and Scottish media across multiple formats.

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I’ve put together three separate interviews, where I aim to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer. 

Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nneka Nikwolo. 

They each give me a personalised account of their lives, the realities of living with HIV and the challenges they've faced.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

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Musician Luke La Volpe talks about going from playing gigs in pubs aged 13, to selling out King Tuts in a few hours, while still an unsigned artist…

Luke explains how he was planning to quit music in 2019 and move to Australia, before he opened for Lewis Capaldi at Princes Street Gardens...

And we talk about Luke being made a patron of the Music Venue Trust, alongside Paul McCartney after he organised ‘Sofathon Singalong’ in aid of the charity, during lockdown.

And much more.

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Robyn and I discuss how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis in today’s world, from everyday harassment and sexism, and also more severe incidents such as physical and sexual assault…

We look at the dangers faced by women, big and small every time they leave the house, and what men can do to help, both through their own behaviours and interventions…

And we discuss the damaging impact that pornography can have, particularly in influencing the behaviours of younger men in today’s society.

And as always, we cover plenty more. 

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Tommy’s back for a follow up to our first conversation where we unpacked the stigma that exists around debt, how people fall into it in the first place, and the options available to help you to resolve it.

We discuss the reaction to that conversation and how people got in touch for help after listening...

We look at different definitions of ‘struggling with debt’ and how you don’t need to keep living miserably...

And we dismantle the notion that debt is anything to be embarrassed about, it happens to almost everyone and can be fixed.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

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Grayson Hart tells me about his challenging upbringing in New Zealand, before moving to Scotland to play professional rugby...

We discuss how serious injury saw him dependent on severe painkillers just to get through each session...

And we chat about Pure Sport CBD, Grayson’s company that specialises in wellness products, and the difference it makes.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

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Dylan John Thomas joins me in the studio to talk about supporting both Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher on their arena tours, we discuss Dylan's new post-lockdown sound, and we look ahead to TRNSMT 2021.

And as always, plenty more.

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I talk to Stevie and Al of Saint Phnx about their early beginnings in band Vigo Thieves, you’ll hear about their tours with Yung Blud and Lewis Capaldi, and the lads reflect on how perseverance and a love for what they do has got them to the where they are.

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Blethered x cinch presents TRNSMT

I'm joined by Amy MacDonald and we discuss her first steps in music, having a drink backstage with U2, and how much she's looking forward to getting back on the road.

And as always, so much more.

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We discuss Paul’s departure from Westminster and the realities of life during Covid after being an MP, moving to Holyrood to serve in the Scottish parliament and pushing for change in Scottish politics.

And we chat about the need for alliances in communities, if we want to see real progression.

Plus, I talk about the time we had dinner beside Theresa May in the House of Commons. Seriously.

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