The Whisky Sour Hour

This week on the show I am joined by former professional footballer Steven Bell for a relaxed conversation about his journey through Scottish football.

We chat about his early days at Dundee United, spells with Queen of the South and Stirling Albion, and his time at Dunfermline Athletic.

Steven also opens up about the serious Achilles injury that kept him out of the game for almost three years and the challenges of rebuilding his football career.

We also look back at his experiences with Ayr United, Partick Thistle and Kelty Hearts, including helping Thistle secure promotion back to the Championship during the COVID-affected season.

This week on the show I am joined by frequent collaborator Calum Petrie to look back at the history of BioWare, the studio behind some of our favourite games, including Baldur’s Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

What starts as a fun trip down memory lane, revisiting the games, characters and stories that have meant so much to us over the years, quickly becomes a much more sombre conversation. As we work our way through BioWare’s history, we reflect on what the studio meant to us personally, the memories tied to its games and how difficult it is to watch something that has given you so much entertainment reach such a point.

This one is a little more personal than we initially expected. It’s a conversation about more than just video games; it’s about nostalgia, the experiences we share through gaming and saying goodbye to a studio that played a big part in both our lives.

In this episode of The Whisky Sour Hour, I’m looking at the latest news surrounding The Batman Part II, as Matt Reeves and Steven Soderbergh make headlines following Reeves’ temporary step away from production. What does Soderbergh’s involvement mean for the sequel, what have the directors had to say, and should fans be concerned about the future of Robert Pattinson’s Batman? I’ll also look back at the events of The Batman (2022) and discuss whether another acclaimed filmmaker can help bring Reeves’ vision to the big screen without missing a beat.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I'm chatting about DC's Lanterns, discussing the show's approach to the Green Lantern universe, its characters and where it could take the wider DCU. I'm also diving into Gears of War: E-Day, revisiting some classic gaming memories, the return of Marcus and Dom, and what makes the series so special.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I'm joined by legendary composer Ron Wasserman for a chat about an incredible career in television and music.

We talk about his work with Saban Entertainment, working alongside Haim Saban and Shuki Levy, creating the iconic music of X-Men: The Animated Series and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and more.

We also get into the creative process behind memorable themes and leitmotifs, how his approach to composing has evolved, and some of his more recent work, including The Real Housewives.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I’m joined by Jordan for a chat about what was apparently the biggest summer movie season ever.

We go month by month through the biggest releases, from The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael to Toy Story 5, The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, looking at the films that got people back into cinemas and the massive worldwide numbers behind them.

We also get into the unexpected success of horror, the power of nostalgia, and what the success of films like The Odyssey says about the future of cinema.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I travelled through to Dundee to sit down with Chris Van Der Kuyl from 4J Studios.

Chris has had some incredible experiences throughout his career, and we chat about how he got into the industry, the journey that eventually led to 4J Studios and, of course, the huge role they played in bringing Minecraft to consoles.

We also get into 4J’s newest game, Reforj, and how the experience of working on Minecraft has helped shape what comes next for the studio.

It was a great opportunity to sit down with Chris and have a proper chat about his career, gaming and what the future holds for 4J Studios.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I’m joined once again by Calum Petrie for another chat about all things gaming.

With GTA 6 getting ever closer to release, there’s plenty to discuss around Rockstar’s next huge title and the expectations surrounding it.

We also take a look back at Gamescom, picking out some of the biggest announcements, reveals and talking points from this year’s event.

The conversation then turns to the move from physical discs towards digital gaming, including the new “disc to digital” programme and what it could mean for the future of game ownership.

This week on The Whisky Sour Hour, I'm joined by Ruth, the founder of METAL Wellness. We chat about her journey, creating a business centred around making yoga and wellbeing accessible to everyone, regardless of experience, flexibility or fitness level.

We also discuss the importance of looking after both your physical and mental health, the challenges of running a small business, and why so many people still have misconceptions about yoga. Ruth also shares what inspired her to take the leap, the rewards of helping others, and why community support has been so important along the way.

In this week's episode of The Whisky Sour Hour, I'm joined by amateur MMA fighter Euan Borthwick for a relaxed and honest conversation about his journey into mixed martial arts.

We chat about how Euan first got involved in the sport, the dedication and discipline it takes to balance training with everyday life, and the mental and physical challenges that come with stepping into the cage. We also discuss his upcoming fight, what motivates him to keep pushing forward, and his ambitions for the future.