Thistle Do Nicely

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship has started (a year late because of the coronabawbag) and Scotland men's team have qualified for the first time in over 2 decades and the Thistle Lads are excited. 

This is easily one of our most self-indulgent episodes, in which we discuss the history of the Scottish National Football team, the players & games through the years and give you a wee hint on who to look out for in the tournament. 

We also ramble on about our favourite Scottish Football memories (there are not many) & finish off the episode with an interview with Tony Joseph who tells us all about what it's like to be drafted in the famous Tartan Army, so come take a shot down memory lane, see if you can score some laughs. 


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SOURCES:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/12/scotlands-long-awaited-return-at-euro-2020-can-help-lift-a-nation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMc2FVxHdfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viXBxuSSS6s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden_Park
https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/stadium/history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0012/
https://scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk/the-museum/education/

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we are talking about The Scottish Play. William Shakespeare's cursed historical epic tragedy. We discuss the real story of Macbeth, the circumstances surrounding Willy's writing of the play, the various adaptions through the years and  the curse that has plagued those who dare utter the name of The Scottish Play out loud. 

We also tell you the absolutely bananas story of the Astor Place Riot. 

So shut up and tune in! 

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CONTACT: 

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


SOURCES:

https://www.rsc.org.uk/macbeth/about-the-play/the-scottish-play
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2018/oct/the-curse-and-superstition-of-shakespeare-s-macbeth.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astor_Place_Riot
https://shakespeareandbeyond.folger.edu/2017/05/09/astor-place-riot-macbeth-new-york/
https://theoutline.com/post/8659/the-astor-place-opera-house-riot-of-1849-was-lit
https://shakespeare.folger.edu/shakespeares-works/macbeth/
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/422119/10-facts-about-Macbeth
https://interestingliterature.com/2015/10/five-fascinating-facts-about-macbeth/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2884018/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10095582/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265713/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the handsome and talented James McAvoy. He may be the greatest Scottish actor of our time, but he is definitely one of the most hardworking and eclectic. 

We discuss his background, his career and his numerous appearances on the Graeme Norton Show. X-Men, Atonement, Last King of Scotland, Filth, Arthur Christmas & Split; some are better than others, but James is excellent in all of them. 

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CONTACT: 

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Email: [email protected]
website & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/


SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vYNToYjig
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477095/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McAvoy
https://stateofloveandvedder.tumblr.com/post/180104984899/touch-mcfassy
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/oct/15/features.magazine
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7617847/X-Men-actor-James-McAvoy-secretly-marries-girlfriend-Lisa-Liberati.html
https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/air-traffic-control/3871510

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

It's part 2 of the deep dive into Edinburgh. This week we talk about the accents around town, the famous people who've lived there, the famous Edinburgh Festival and its Fringe. 

Our feelings on Scotland's capital are complicated, but I think in the end begrudgingly we accept that it might be a fairly interesting town to visit. 


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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the 2nd best city in Scotland; Edinburgh. We get into the history and background of our Capital (more like Crapital, amiright?) as well as give you some pointers on what to do when you're there (other than just get the bus to Glasgow).  

Death, witches and manatees await you, so pour yourself a whiskey, sit  back and join us as we ramble our way through the streets of Auld Reekie. 

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Tags: ScotlandScottishHistoryCultureComedy

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week Rory and Chris are joined by Drew on from the Unfinished Business Podcast (ufb_podcast on Instagram) to break down the recent hard hitting news in Scotland. 

We talk seagullacide, deep fried bugs, bicycle battery and cast the new Bond! Join us for all of that and more on this week's episode! 

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!


This week we try and make Scottish politics interesting. The election is coming up and we breakdown the history of our government, devolution, where our politicians meet and the current state of the parties ahead of the election. 

Pour yourself a whiskey, sit  back and join us as we ramble our way through the hot topic impacting Scotland at the moment. 

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about one of the worlds most prolific writers and the man who invented the spy thriller with the indelible novel The 39 Steps. 

John Buchan did a lot with his life; from humble beginnings, to war correspondent & Governer General of Canada. We get into his life, his influence on the world and the various adaptations of his most popular novel. 

Also, Jonny sings a wee bit again in this one.

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week is part 2 of out exploration in the the life and works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh!

As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world. He also made some fancy tearooms. 

We discuss some more of the buildings he designed, his potential foray into international espionage and his retirement in France. 


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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the practical artist dazzling designer, the awesome architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh!

As one of the founders of the Glasgow Style of art and design, CRM was one of the most prominent and influential artists in the world. His style has left an indelible imprint on Glasgow and has had an undeniable impact in pop culture around the world. He also made some fancy tearooms. 

This is a Jonny led episode, so it involves rambling, lots of interruptions and a brand new song!

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