Thistle Do Nicely

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We return with part 2 of our exploration of the greatest city in Scotland and our hometown: Glasgow!

We talk  about some of the famous and talented people who have lived there, where to go when you visit and give you all a brief education on the unique vernacular of the Weegies.

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CONTACT:

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website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

https://www.discoverglasgow.org/glasgow-history/4594939018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Glasgow#Founding_of_the_city

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungo

https://www.nls.uk/collections/topics/slavery/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/23/glasgow-university-slave-trade-reparations

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-valentines-bones-glasgow

https://www.traveldrafts.com/what-is-glasgow-famous-for/

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19100211.glasgow-voted-worlds-friendliest-city-rough-guides-survey/

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18579610.remembering-glasgows-year-european-capital-culture-30-years/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/looking-back-glasgows-year-european-17528905

http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_flourish.htm

 https://sounds.bl.uk/Accents-and-dialects/Berliner-Lautarchiv-British-and-Commonwealth-recordings/021M-C1315X0001XX-0444V0#_

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We are back babeeeeee!! Very exciting to be telling stories about our beloved homeland again.

It has been a long and lonely hiatus between seasons but finally we have returned to fill your ear holes with delicious no nonsense Scottish waffles.

For the season premier we are going back to our home town of Glasgow. We talk lovningly (mostly) about where Glasgow came from, it's pretty dumb motto, and it's rejuvenation to the 1990 European City of Culture. 

Also - Jonny has a new theme song for us! Finally!

Sláinte

CONTACT:

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

 https://www.discoverglasgow.org/glasgow-history/4594939018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Glasgow#Founding_of_the_city

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungo

https://www.nls.uk/collections/topics/slavery/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/23/glasgow-university-slave-trade-reparations

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-valentines-bones-glasgow

https://www.traveldrafts.com/what-is-glasgow-famous-for/

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19100211.glasgow-voted-worlds-friendliest-city-rough-guides-survey/

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18579610.remembering-glasgows-year-european-capital-culture-30-years/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/looking-back-glasgows-year-european-17528905

http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_flourish.htm

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Well, we've got a wee bonus ep for you all during the break.

Chris and Rory join David Lawrence on his great rugby podcast Scrum of the Earth to talk about about the joys and heartache of the most recent British and Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa.

We discuss the performances of the Scotland players and how important this  tour was to us, but how weird it was as well.

Check out Scrum of the Earth on all your usual podcasting apps to hear more about rugby around the world. 

Sláinte


CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

Our own noggins

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's week 2 of the Birth Diversity Extravaganza!

More chat with the mums, more music from Jonny and the first ever annual Nicelies Award Show.

This is our season finale, after this we are taking a short hiatus, so try not to cry too much, we'll be back real soon.

Sláinte


CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

Our own noggins
Also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM1BXTgzo0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxWwBEX9D6o&t=199s

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Well, this week we are celebrating our one year birthday/anniversary with our Birth Diversity Extravaganza!

We have interviews, speculation, predictions, chats with the mums and plenty of rummaging in the sporran.

Tune in and get involved and don't forget to come back next week for even more nonsense! 

Sláinte


CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

Our own noggins

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the wildly popular and beloved Scottish comic strips The Broons and Oor Wullie. We have been reading about the antics of Oor Wullie and The Broons family for generations in Scotland and you'd be hard pressed to meet someone from home who does have a special place in their heart for Dudley D Watkins & Robert Duncan Low's comic creations.

The 85 year old DC Thompson creations originated in the East of Scotland city of Dundee and have become a staple of many Scottish children's Christmas mornings.

We take you through the history of the company, the creators and the characters themselves. We also talk a lot about how they fought the Nazis. You'll need to listen to find out. 

Sláinte


CONTACT:

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Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oor_Wullie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Broons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Thomson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Couper_Thomson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

http://scotiafile.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-brief-history-of-oor-wullie.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3601143.stm

https://www.dctmedia.co.uk/brands/the-broons/

https://www.dctmedia.co.uk/brands/oor-wullie/

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/oor-wullie-your-wullie-the-very-first-wullie-big-comeback-for-favourite-son-after-we-send-debut-strip-to-repair-shop/

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/oct/09/the-broons-review-adam-smith-theatre-kirkcaldy-comic-strip-sell-a-door

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/nov/28/oor-wullie-review-dundee-rep

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!
 
This week we talk about the amazing, but tragic story of the Scottish band Frightened Rabbit. 

We take a look at where and how the band started, the music and albums along the way, as well as the tragic death of the much loved and hugely talented Scott Hutchison. 

As we mention at the start of the show Scott seemed to be a lovely, affable and funny man and we chose to look at the positivity that he brought into the world in a way that we hope represents his approach to life and honours his memory.  

This episode does touch on some serious topics such as depression and suicide. If you or anyone you know is struggling with similar issues, we highly recommend you reach out to someone for help. Here are some of the numbers and resources available to everyone: 

US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

UK: 0800-689-5652

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://www.spbristol.org/nsphuk

https://samaritansnyc.org/24-hour-crisis-hotline/

https://tinychanges.com/

 Love, Hugs and Kisses
 

 CONTACT:
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 SOURCES:
 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/frightened-rabbit-drummer-grant-hutchison-24005498

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4W5F_Y--7A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBlBBERX17E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob3X77TwqEw

https://www.nme.com/news/music/scott-hutchison-grant-frightened-rabbit-interview-sounds-mental-health-2574207

https://www.nme.com/news/music/coldplay-champion-of-the-world-daddy-scott-hutchison-owl-john-interview-2576538

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/13/scott-hutchison-obituary

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/family-of-scott-hutchison-reveal-campaign-to-help-young-peoples-mental-health-after-singers-shattering-death/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/frightened-rabbit-/frightened-rabbit-announce-10th-anniversary-reissu/

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/music-scott-hutchison-frightened-rabbit-1442047

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT_UrM_L1vQ

https://www.theguardian.com

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about one of Scotland's most charming and likable exports ever to grace American late night tvs. He's tall, funny and more than a little bit cheesy. 

We take you through the life and achievements, as well as some of the stumbles along the way, of Glasgow born and America adopted Craig Ferguson.

Sláinte


CONTACT: 

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWl7Hzks5V8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m4wkYWEK4c
American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot by Craig Ferguson. Harper (2009)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Ferguson
The Drew Carey Show S2E2 "Something Wick This Way Comes" (1996)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9P4SxtphJ4

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we take you through the amazing and macabre tale of Margaret Dickson. The less you know going in the better. 


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CONTACT: 

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/half-hangit-maggie-scots-woman-who-survived-hanging-622567
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/d/maggiedickson.html
https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dickson-margaret.htm
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d2392085-Reviews-Maggie_Dickson_s_Pub-Edinburgh_Scotland.html
http://www.the-grassmarket.com/history/maggie-dickson.html

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week is karaoke week on the Thistle Do Nicely pod, as we take you on a tour of some of the most famous and patriotic songs about the homeland. 

After a quick rummage in the sporran we take a look at our official unofficial National Anthems, the emotionally tumultuous Caledonia and the anthemic Loch Lomond. 

If you want to listen along to all the songs we talk about (plus a few other bangers), check out the below Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34vSJ81nTCmUcdlC8rEYXj?si=b53279665fff4bbb


Sláinte


CONTACT: 

Instagram: thistledopod
Twitter: @thistledopod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopod
Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

Caledonia - Homecoming Scotland 2009 advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENq8CLKEnJo
Flower of Scotland - vs England (6 Nations at Murrayfield 06/02/2016) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvmZvUqjbT4
Runrig Loch Lomond Live In Glasgow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WoFql0vwQA
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/15-famous-songs-every-scot-will-know-1456133
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_Scotland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonia_(song)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomond
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/4766584
https://www.lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk/park-stories/loch-lomond-song?showall=1
https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/scottish-national-anthem-who-wrote-it-and-lyrics/
https://www.lionsrugby.com/2020/06/15/feature-the-lions-in-song/
Scots Wha Hae, written by Robert Burns, Performed by Scocha
Scotland The Brave, lyrics by Clifford Hanley, performed by The Corries
Flower of Scotland, Written by Roy Williamson 
Caledonia, written by Dougie MacLean
The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond, Performed by Runrig