Brothers In Arms Podcast

Today Gary is joined by his brother Darren. They discuss all sort of thing including their young life as brothers and how they both experienced that. They talk about Darren’s travels and his challenges with substance abuse and his recovery. This will be a good listen for anyone who has siblings to understand that growing up under the same roof doesn’t always mean the same life.

Jamie Allan takes the lead in this episode of the podcast. He and Gary talk to one of his old colleagues who was responsible for the forming of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit a number of years ago. We talk about the changes in crime rates and some of the deeply ingrained attitudes that will always be tough to shift among young men in Glasgow.

It’s out honor to welcome Gerard onto this episode of the BIA podcast. Gerard’s reach stretches far and wide when it comes to helping others who have met challenges in life. His brand The Blankfaces helps those who have been homeless find a creative outlet and a route back to work. During this episode Gerard tells Gary about his own mental health journey, that just goes to show we all need help from our Brothers at times.

Nick Guit joins Gary on this episode to talk about how you should never settle in life an always evolve. Nick worked in construction and trades for many years before he went back to uni and got a degree in Building Surveying. Following this he moved into property development where he now works hands on as well as providing high quality education for others.

Owner of Rebel Rebel barbers Alan is in this week to tell us about his 25 years about being a barber and building meaningful relationships with clients.

Brothers in Arms man Jamie sits in the chair this week and tells us about his career as an undercover police office chasing drug barons around the UK and how he’s been dealing with that fast paced career as he’s retired.

On this episode Gary speaks to Darren Connoll aka Bobby from Scot Squad “Officer Karen”. We talk about Darren’s career in comedy and acting. How Covid took that away and sent Darren in a different career path. To gaining weight, losing weight and some hair. A warm episode from a good guy. 👌

Fresh from winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in the Light Heavyweight division Sean comes to talk to us about the mindset of an athlete and his career to date.

On the latest episode we talk to teacher and body popper Tesko Aka David Wark.

- being a living example to young people that there are more than pathway to both your career and in your personal life and identity

- university and academia isn’t for everyone and it’s nothing to feel ashamed about when it’s something so skilled and sought after!

- going against the expectations that are imposed on you isn’t an easy path but a worthwhile one. Themes of masculinity, dancing and mental health. How getting out your comfort zone will give you confidence.

This is a really big one! Gary talks to Barry Queen ex-parachute regiment, ex alcoholic, ex drug addict who has lived many live but ultimately turned everything round to find a great wife, have a family and build a business. This is a real Glasgow and mental health success story!