GlasGo Podcast

I first interviewed Sophie around 4 years ago slap bang in the middle of COVID and it was good to finally meet in person and catch up on life, we chatted through Sophie's work in modelling, PR, charity work and the decision to re-enter the world of beauty pageantry several years after Miss Scotland. A real insight into going after the things you want to do in your career and some bits of advice that may help others.

Chance's are if you listen to the radio on the way to work in Glasgow you've listened to Des & Jennifer on Heart FM, we chat through Des's early years growing up in the Gorbals and school life, a varied career in radio, TV, comedy and notable the opening and closing of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, very interesting and honest chat and some great career experiences.

A business is difficult enough to run with all the trials and tribulations that come with it, and then throw in doing that with the ones you love the most. I sit down with my main sponsor MegaTech Projects to get the views on the ins and outs of a family business from 3 generations providing insight into a challenging industry

A pleasure to have former boxing promoter Tommy Gilmour in for a chat recently.

The Gilmour family have been involved in Scottish boxing for decades and it was great to sit down with Tommy and chat through his career promoting over 70 world title fights including the very memorable Pat Clinton fight, meeting Muhammed Ali, running the famous St Andrews Sporting Club, to his current career in darts management with players including Gary Anderson

Hugh Dallas is without a doubt one of the best referees that Scotland has produce, referenced by the numerous European matches and World Cup's that he has been a part of, we chat about Hugh's career on the pitch and some of his memorable moments both good and bad, this one is a must for any fans of football

Vivienne Lynch, born and raised in Glasgow, moved to the Scottish Borders to study Fashion at Heriot-Watt University and fell in love with lingerie very soon after.  Vivienne started Miss Vivienne with a focus on good quality, empowering, inclusive lingerie for women that is also ethically and sustainably made here in the UK.

We chat through the challenges of building your brand, the things that nothing prepares you for when running your own business and the amazing community that has been built at Miss Vivienne ❤️

Amy Irons is a Scottish TV and radio presenter who has hosted a wide range of shows in her career, we chat through her early days of university and working at STV to taking a gamble leaving a full-time gig to the world of freelancing. An absolute pleasure having Amy on and a great insight into a demanding industry

It was great to start the year by sitting down with Darren and discussing his career in stand-up comedy.

From his early love of comedy to a comedy club debut that didn't go to plan to currently selling out his shows regularly, Darren is a great example of coming back from adversity in a hugely successful manner, delighted that he has found the success he deserves 😊

I finish 2023 by sitting down with St Mirren COO Keith Lasley for a chat about his career and current role.

We look back at Keith's unusual path into professional football, his many years spent at Motherwell a club he still holds dear, playing in England and then back up the road both playing and in management, we also look at Keith's transition into a boardroom position as COO and what the role looks like in the current climate of Scottish Football.

If you've been to Edinburgh at some point chances are you've tried a Civerinos pizza and if not, give it a bash honestly 👌

I chatted with owner Michele about gambling it all on an idea and dealing with major changes in the economy over the last few years to ensure survival, opening in Glasgow and the challenges that have come with it and his hopes for a new generation of people coming into the industry.

This is a very insightful interview for anyone working either with children or in the teaching industry I'm sure you will relate to this one.

Holly is a primary school teacher currently working in a residential school working with kids from failed foster placements. We chat about the challenges and rewards that come from such a difficult role, the things that university doesn't prepare you for in the world of teaching and various other topics

Pretty sure if you're active on Twitter or YouTube you will have seen Callum's videos from all over the globe

We chat through some of the countries Callum has visited including Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, and Columbia to name a few, from spending time with the Taliban to going into the favelas in Brazil this lad's travels are off the scale 🌍

Listen in as I sit down with co-owner of Black Rooster Mick Kennedy, we chat through the rise of Black Rooster from an idea to a hugely successful franchise, We also have some football chat as we look back at Mick's time with Darvel and 'that' win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup, life at East Kilbride and a new coaching partnership with Si Ferry

For those of you who don't know, Des has had a massively interesting career journey spanning a football career combined with running a successful business, football manager, columnist and FIFA-qualified football agent 

Also the small matter of being part of an amazing team raising £2 million pounds for charity over the last 20 years, this is a brilliant conversation about business, sport and life in general with some laughs and amazing advice

Coming soon

Watch the 2nd part of my live show with Graeme Armstrong as he takes questions from our audience on a variety of subjects, some amazing questions from a brilliant audience and some great answers 😊

I got to sit down with newly crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow Aimee McKay recently to talk all things about Miss Great Britain and Aimee’s journey to the final. Amazing insight into what goes on behind the scenes in these pageants and was also good to hear Aimee be so open about her own insecurities and how they have spurred her on to win the crown 👑

Do you think you have the stomach to be able to work in bio-hazard cleaning?, I sit down with Marie who owns MD Trauma to talk all things clean up from dealing with crime scenes and undiscovered deaths to managing more delicate situations with hoarders and several other situations. A real eye-opener into a harsh industry

Join me for my first-ever live episode as I sit down to a sold-out show at Webster's Theatre with one of Scotland's best writers Graeme Armstrong.

We talk about the massive success of "The Young Team" and the opportunities that have come to get involved with schools and prisons to encourage and inspire others, how the second book is coming along and some chat on life in general

Scott comes from generations of funeral directors going back 200 years in his family, it was massively interesting listening to his career journey and a great insight into an industry that most of us probably avoid talking about We discuss Scott's start in the industry and the journey to gain trust and establish himself in a challenging environment, how he feels about death and why he loves his job

A really insightful conversation about the boxing industry with 2 lads who have been involved in the sport since they were kids

From starting out in the sport as a kid with different dreams to the ups and downs that have come with a career in the sport

Amazing honesty from both guys, really enjoyed this one 🥊

It's an industry that divides massive opinions with very passionate opinions on whether it's a valid career, I chat with an OF creator on how they got involved in the industry and what their views are on the general perception towards people working in the adult industry.

⚠️ Trigger Warning⚠️ This episode discusses baby loss and grief

Baby Loss Retreat was set up to help families trying to cope with the death of their baby. It was founded in February 2018 by Julie and Bryan Morrison who lost their daughter Erin. Erin was stillborn in 2003 at 37 weeks. Julie & Bryan started this retreat free of charge to bereaved parents throughout Scotland, providing a quiet environment to help couples reflect on their journey.

Julie and Bryan were amazing guests and I'm sure their journey will resonate with many people who have been in a similar position ❤️

Was a pleasure to have Gary Ferguson on the pod last week to discuss the Combat Journal he has created 

Gary who served in the Navy as a mine clearance diver came up with the journal as a support to help others after spending years feeling disconnected from his own emotions in a massively challenging industry,

A really honest chat about your mental health and career and ensuring you take care of yourself 

Nicholas entered the X-Factor at the age of 16 in 2013 and whilst still at school, beating off thousands of other hopefuls and eventually finished runner-up in the competition. We chat about the different pressures and experiences that the show threw at Nicholas, working with some amazing artists and mentors, having to cope with the pressure of expectation at such a young age, and an amazing journey through one of the world's biggest music competitions

John is a dog training and behaviour specialist who spent several years in the military and private security sector working with dogs specifically trained to carry out a variety of tasks on the frontline A very interesting career journey from military life to private work and then forming The K9 Way, this one is a must for anyone who has a love for dogs and if you're looking to make that jump into your own business

Great to get the chance to sit down with Zander recently and have a chat about his life

Zander is currently the only openly gay footballer in Scottish football and it was amazing to hear about his journey from growing up to his last couple of years coming out to both his family and then his teammates

Really honest and open chat with a top lad, we went through highs and lows and I really hope someone takes something from it

Jilly is an influencer who has amassed thousands of followers across her socials, we look at this journey of influencing as a career, also how Jilly came up with her Dula brand and the work that has gone on behind the scenes to launch her own clothing line. A must-watch for anyone with an interest in this industry, more than a few laughs in here as well 😂

Chance's are if you're a sports fan you have seen Emma presenting on your screen at some point as she is one of the countries best presenters, we chatted about Emma's intro to the industry at Clyde 1 and Emma's journey from there to currently presenting on BT Sports and Viaplay, from interviewing managers to golfing with Pep this interview is a fantastic insight into a role most football fans would love to do 😊

Not often I speak to people who sell a successful business to gamble on a new idea to the market and survive to tell the tale, Dougie is the man behind Scalp Studio Scotland which offers scalp micro pigmentation treatment for men who may be suffering from alopecia or other types of hair loss, we chat through why Dougie wanted to try this as a business and the challenges that have come with it 😊

Amazing episode getting the chance to sit down with one of Scotland's household names in the acting world, Jonathan Watson was kind enough to talk to me about his career from his early years and work in both theatre and TV to some of the highs and lows that come from this industry.

Body By Amy is the brainchild of Amy Hill, a personal trainer who went to the next step and opened her own fitness space, we speak about the highs and lows of owning your own business, the impact that COVID has had on things and the ups and downs that came with 2022, Amy is also fluent in BSL as both of her parents are hearing impaired, we discuss the importance of BSL and the impact learning it can have on others. 

Barrington is the creative director of the award-winning Glasgow creative agency Too Gallus, he talks us through his career journey from exam struggles at school and uni, the job interview that changed his outlook and the never give up approach he adopted to begin his creative journey, Barrington is smashing it up as the creative director of Too Gallus and when you hear this journey, you'll understand why he's been a success 😊

One of the most famous footballers to come out of Scotland, Frank had a successful career including stints at St Mirren, West Ham and Celtic, we discuss Frank's career from his chance encounter into football, moving to London and how life changed for him, signing for his boyhood club and that courtroom incident, we cover it all with some amazing insight into a professional sporting career.

Box Fresh is the top destination in Glasgow for anyone wanting to get their trainers, shoes, handbags etc brought back to life, Chris returns to the pod to talk through the toughest 2 years he has faced as a business owner, showing real honesty about the decisions he took during COVID and how it's shaped the way he works now. Amazing insight into the highs and lows of running your own business and as usual the big man calls it as he sees it 😊

Alex is an engineer by day and in her spare time setup her Casa Lawson brand with a focus on DIY tutorials, projects and helpful tips and advice for decorating your home without breaking the bank, Alex talks about her journey into engineering and the reason for starting Casa Lawson, this episode is so inspiring for any young girl looking to get into engineering or a career in a male-dominated sector as Alex draws on her own experiences.

Marcus is a local lad who is currently the Head of Social Media & Communications at Ipswich Town FC, we speak about Marcus finding his way in a very popular industry, taking a chance starting out at Hamilton FC with no guarantee of a job and the journey it has taken him on since, perfect watch for anyone looking to take a chance on something they love and have a passion for.

Delighted to get the chance to interview Si Ferry recently, we cover Si's recent move into management with Open Goal Broomhill and the challenges he has faced so far, also touch on Si's playing career and of course his own hugely successful podcast Open Goal.

Jade left university with a degree in law and ready to move into a challenging and tough industry, during COVID she traded that off to move into a very different but just as difficult job in the world of online gaming/streaming. Jade shares her story from taking a massive gamble, family reaction, trying to consistently deliver content for her followers and the difficulty in becoming established in a very male orientated industry.

Most people will know Jane as the amazing 'Isa' from Still Game, there is so much more to Jane's career when you dig a little deeper and we cover it all, from finding her way in the world of acting and performing to moving into a completely different career path in teaching, also some very funny moments in this one as well 😂

David McGurk has always had a creative appetite for making things and managed to combine that with a passion from his childhood to establishing himself in a market that is huge for collectors worldwide, was great to sit down with David and hear how this idea initially came about, to turning it into a reality and managing to combine it with work and a family. From the nerves of making his first figure to being asked to provide the backdrop to an advert in the Super Bowl this is a brilliant example of where an idea can take you if you believe in it.

Great to have John Viola back in the studio, he has worked as a football agent for a vast number of years and he gives a brilliant insight into a job that is highly interesting to all football fans, we discuss many of John's clients, the ups and downs of being an agent and some outstanding stories from his time with players throughout the years 

Julie was a guest I had been keen to get on for a while and this episode doesn't disappoint, amazing chat looking at Julie's career journey from wanting to act as a child to some of her more well known parts in Chewin the Fat, Balamory & Scot Squad to name a few, really interesting insight into Julie's career and a must for anyone who harbours dreams of a career in this challenging industry

Was a pleasure to have Reece back on and catching up on the last 2 years since we last spoke, was brilliant to chat through what he's been up to, his big move with TSOS to a new studio with all the stress that comes with it, his other work he has been up to and loads of other random chat 😊

Had the chance recently to sit down and talk to Crofty & Grado from Go Radio's breakfast show, we chatted about the show and how the lads get on away from work, also discuss both of the guys career journeys and some absolute bits of comedy gold in this one 😂

I got the chance to sit down with Jean Johansson recently, Jean currently hosts 'A Place in the Sun' and has worked on various high profile TV shows throughout her career

In this episode we speak about Jean's career in journalism, broadcasting and presenting, looking at all the highs and lows and the incredible amount of things that go on behind the scenes, alongside that the challenges of leaving the industry for a number of years and trying to get back into the business, we also discuss Jean's recent documentary that she filmed for BBC Scotland along with some listener questions