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The Braw and The Brave
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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Each episode I chat with creative and courageous folks who do what they love and love what they do. Good conversation, sharing stories to inspire, move and motivate.
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Nicole Tulloch and Carole Millar
3w ago01:02:13Tap to summarizeMakeup Designer Nicole Tulloch and Costume Designer Carole Millar, both HOD’s on Richard Gadd’s HALF MAN, join me in the studio! Experts on their fields, both Nicole and Carole have had hugely successful careers to date working in film and TV with their passion and dedication to detail evident in their most recent collaboration. Filmed and Produced by Up Next Studios Follow Up Next Studios https://www.instagram.com/upnextstudios_?igsh=MXQ5bjE2aW5ienJkbQ== Follow Nicole https://www.instagram.com/nicoletulloch_mua?igsh=MXJ3cHlyN3h5b3V2ZA== Follow Carole https://www.instagram.com/costumedbycarolekay?igsh=MXYzN3Z3YTlkdjhpaQ== Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Apr 2100:55:54Tap to summarizeThis week I speak with Paralympic Nordic skier Scott Meenagh. With unwavering dedication, from his time as a young lad on the rugby pitch to fulfilling his dream in becoming a Paratrooper, plan b has never been an option for Scott. Facing what most would deem the unimaginable, Scott armed with his military training and innate positive attitude to life, has smashed several goals in his sporting career and also within his personal life. From the Invictus Games to the Paralympics. his story is incredibly inspiring. Scott is someone who puts humility and authenticity paired with his appetite for life at the centre of eveything he does. Follow Scott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smeenagh89?igsh=MXI2OGFkemRtaHRqcQ== Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Gavin Oattes
Apr 2101:04:29Tap to summarizeI welcome author, keynote speaker and Director of Tree of Knowledge, Gavin Oattes to Up Next Studios! A former primary teacher, Gavin was drawn to the spotlight from a young age travelling the globe performing in comedy sketch groups Gav and Rolls and latterly, The Colour Ham. But it was his passion for combining positivity, play and education that sparked an interest in motivational speaking. Starting his journey with Tree of Knowledge, from Ted Talks to delivering inspirational training programmes for schools and businesses, he has also gone on to write a number of books with an emphasis on creativity, innovation and inspiration being our greatest assets in life- our superpowers! Gavin’s website https://www.gavinoattes.com/ Gavin’s latest book, Confidently Lost https://linktr.ee/ConfidentlyLostBook This episode is supported by: GO KIDS PERFORMING ARTS Discover GKPA Go Kids Performing Arts Based in Wishaw, GKPA Go Kids Performing Arts is a vibrant performing arts school offering drama, musical theatre, singing, and piano lessons for students of all ages. At GKPA, young performers are given incredible opportunities both on and off the stage. As a group, students have marched in New York’s famous Tartan Day Parade, performed at the Orlando Shakespeare Company, appeared in London’s West End, and most recently performed their own original musical “A New Chapter” in Manchester. All GKPA teachers are experienced industry professionals, bringing first hand knowledge of the performing arts alongside professional qualifications and a passion for teaching. Their aim is to inspire the next generation of performers while giving students real insight into the industry. GKPA is also an accredited Qualifications Scotland centre, giving students the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and take performing arts exams as they progress in their training. More than just a theatre school, GKPA is a safe, encouraging, and creative space where students can build confidence, develop their talents, make lasting friendships, and truly feel part of something special. Whether it’s musical theatre classes, singing lessons, drama training, or piano tuition, GKPA helps every student learn, grow, and shine. To find out more, visit gkpa.uk. THE OTHER KINGS A brand new creative space and studio theatre has arrived in the heart of Wishaw Town Centre. The Other Kings has been created as a home for creativity, performance, and community. Following the closure of the local theatre space, the team behind The Other Kings wanted to ensure that the arts in Wishaw would continue to thrive. Their vision is simple. To create a welcoming venue where local artists, performers, and creative groups can come together and make amazing things happen. The space is designed for live shows, concerts, theatre, workshops, and special events, offering an intimate and exciting environment for performers and audiences alike. Whether you are an artist looking for a stage, a group planning a performance, or someone organising a special event, The Other Kings is now available to hire. This is more than just a venue. It is a new creative home for Wishaw. Follow along and be part of the journey as The Other Kings opens its doors and the next chapter of local theatre. Check out theotherkings.com Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Feb 2500:58:46Tap to summarizeThis week I welcomed actor, musician, director and educator George Ure to the BrawBrave Clan! Treading the boards from an early age, George’s first professional job straight out of training was playing Boq in Wicked on the West End! Teaching at the prestigious URDANG Academy in London for a number of years, George returned to the West End stage more recently starting as Midge Ure in Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical! An incredibly talented creative on and off stage, George is hugely passionate about the world of the arts and sharing his knowledge and experiences with others to support and inspire! This episode is supports by: This episode is supported by: 1. Scottish Vocal Coach. Angela’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottish_vocal_coach?igsh=ZXp2azczcG13YTFk Contact Angela: +44 7849 012649 2. SODA (Studio One Dramatic Arts) Website link: https://studio1drama.org Socials: @studio1_drama “If you’re looking for a place where creativity, confidence, and community come together — you’ve just found it. At SODA (Studio One Dramatic Arts), we offer fun, inclusive drama and musical theatre training for kids. More than a performing arts school, SODA is a space where young people are encouraged to express themselves, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way. Perfection isn’t our goal — joy is. We believe in trying new things, making lasting friendships, and helping every student discover what makes them shine.” Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Feb 1000:52:05Tap to summarizeThis week I welcomed comedian Bash The Entertainer into the BrawBrave Clan! With an online fan base now in the millions, Bash has carved out an incredible career to date, working with an array of high profile brands globally, with his content going viral on the daily! Also a recording artist and presenter, from streaming to press junkets, reaction videos to stand up, Bash shares his wit and creativity sparking joy globally! Follow Bash The Entertainer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bashtheentertainer?_r=1&_t=ZN-93E6VB5ZpRe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bashtheentertainer?igsh=MThtdHFsYzQ2dGkybQ== This episode is supported by Scottish Vocal Coach. Angela’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottish_vocal_coach?igsh=ZXp2azczcG13YTFk Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
Transcribe →Cat Harvey and Ewen Cameron from STV Radio
Jan 1000:56:13Tap to summarizeI welcomed Cat Harvey and Ewen Cameron to tell us all about the exciting new radio station STV Radio launching in January 2026! A great catch up with these seasoned professionals and much loved duo who are gearing up for more of their fun-filled airwaves antics to kickstart your day! STV Radio launches at 8am on Tuesday 6 January and is available on DAB, online, STV Player and your smart speaker - just ask it to "Play STV Radio". Find out more https://player.stv.tv/stv-radio This episode is supported by Scottish Vocal Coach. Angela’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottish_vocal_coach?igsh=ZXp2azczcG13YTFk Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Jan 1001:03:00Tap to summarizeThis week I welcome singer Jai McDowall to the BrawBrave Clan! Growing up in Ayrshire, gigging with his dad and entering signing competitions, Jai knew he wanted to pursue a career in a music from a young age. Winning the fifth season of Britain’s Got Talent in 2011, he signed with Syco Music and released his debut album ‘Believe’. From touring the world as a solo artist and also with the four-piece British operatic vocal troupe G4 to sharing the stage with West End legends such as Rachel Tucker and Hannah Waddington, Jai has carved out a hugely successful career and 14 years on, this humble, hard working continues to share his incredible talent with audiences all over the world. Follow Jai on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jai_mcdowall?igsh=YzBxYzJjZm5qZThp This episode is supported by Scottish Vocal Coach. Angela’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottish_vocal_coach?igsh=ZXp2azczcG13YTFk Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
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Dec 1801:08:07Tap to summarizeThis week I have a right guid blether with poet, radio presenter and champion of the Scots Leid, Len Pennie. A self-confessed ‘warrior poet held together wae spite and duct tape’, Len’s passion for her native language inspired her to start sharing her ‘Scots Word of The Day’ videos on line during the pandemic, as well as her incredible poetry. Honest and open about her mental health struggles and her experience of domestic abuse, Len hopes to help others feel less alone through her words and her efforts to build a community on and offline. Celebrating Scots as a legitimate and braw form of communication, despite some l backlash and online trolling, Len is ever determined to continue to share her creativity and love for Scots, drawing on personal experience to write her braw and brave ‘poyums’. Helpful links Women’s Aid https://womensaid.org.uk Action Against Stalking https://www.actionagainststalking.org Moira Anderson Foundation https://moiraanderson.org NHS Mental Health services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ Len‘s books: https://canongate.co.uk/contributors/19572-len-pennie/ Len on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss_punnypennie?_r=1&_t=ZN-91s79nWw0so Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misspunnypennie?igsh=MWt2aDVyYjNkdjFyZg== Len Pennie & Paul Leonard-Morgan: Delusions 28th January 2026 @ Celtic Connections https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/len-pennie-paul-leonard-morgan-delusions/ Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave
Transcribe →Creative Speaks meet The Braw and The Brave
Nov 1801:14:00Tap to summarizeCreative Speaks meet The Braw and The Brave by The Braw and The Brave
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Nov 1100:58:13Tap to summarizeThis week I blether with the one and only Louise McCarthy. Star of stage and screen, from Mamma Mia in the West End to Still Game, Louise has carved out an incredible career to date. With innate talent and an insatiable appetite for her craft, she has not only pursued opportunities to play interesting characters but has written and produced her own work. From productions with National Theatre of Scotland and the Tron to BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad and The Scotts, Louise is a seasoned professional whose passion and creativity drives a need to keep learning and challenging herself. Radiating positivity she is a grafter who loves what she does and does what she loves. This episode is sponsored by the Tron Theatre Panto GALLUS IN WEEGIELAND starring Louise McCarthy playing fromWednesday 19th November to Sunday 4th January 2026! “The West End is in crisis. Our beloved Gallus has their ballet exam today and can’t remember the difference between good toes and naughty toes. Then, to make matters worse, their best pal Dinah The Cat (if a feline bezzie is good enough for Taylor it’s good enough for Gallus) has vanished. So Gallus decides to skip their dance exam and go searching for Dinah down that mysterious-looking pothole, finding themselves in a land full of mystery and wonder. Dundee. Jokes… Gallus has ended up in…. WEEGIELAND: a winter wonderland populated with strange-talking creatures, a maniacal power-hungry Queen and her son Knavey (quite possibly the hottest Harry Styles rip-off the pantosphere has ever seen). Will Gallus ever find their beloved Dinah The Cat? Will Knavey declare his love for Gallus and live happily ever after? Or the will the evil Queen of Hearts stop true love in its tracks by demanding OFF WITH THEIR HEADS? “ Get your tickets here: https://www.tron.co.uk/shows/gallus-in-weegieland/
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