Dundeecast

Andrew speaks with aspiring autistic musician Ciaran Roberts-Osterberg who has been studying at Berklee College of Music in the United States. Coming back home due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of his second semester, he speaks about how he got into drumming, the process of getting into the college and what he hopes to do for the future! 

Originally released on 21 October 2020.

Andrew Batchelor's talk to Digital Leaders Week where he discusses how Dundee has transformed from a city of jute, jam and journalism into a city of creativity, design and digital transformation.

Andrew speaks to Chris van der Kuyl, the chairman of 4J Studios, a video game company based in the city. Chris discusses how he started out as an aspiring video game developer to becoming one of Scotland's most respected enterepenuers.

Andrew speaks to sports columnist Jim Spence on how he got involved into journalism, what he loves about football and what advice he would give to those wanted to get involved in being a journalist.

Andrew Batchelor speaks with Rutendo Mhonda who runs "So We Glow", a social media campaign raising awareness of mental health of Black people. Rutendo discusses how she came up with the campaign, what steps she took to implement it and what she hopes it can achieve in the future!

Social media and contacts:

Facebook - @soweglow
Twitter - @soweglow
Instagram - @so.we.glow
E-mail: [email protected]

Andrew Batchelor speaks with mental health campaigner Tina McGuff who is the author of "Seconds to Snap" which documents Tina's experience of living with anoxeria. Tina discusses her experiences of anorexia, the process of writing the book, what steps she took in that process and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her mental health campaign

Andrew Batchelor chats to Dundee singer and songwriter Be Charlotte who is making big waves in the Scottish music industry. Discussing all things music, winning awards and also discussing how COVID-19 has impacted on her work.

In the first full episode of the podcast, Andrew Batchelor talks all about Dundee Culture and what Dundee means to him.

Welcome to the Dundeecast! Dundee Culture's new official podcast series!

Host Andrew Batchelor introduces the new Dundeecast podcast - by Dundee Culture. Discussing the topics that will be featured on the podcast when it officially begins soon!