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Blethered

Sean McDonald

Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at [email protected].

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Recorded in London in 2019, Toby tells me about his unconventional route into one of Britain’s biggest radio stations and what it’s like to work there...

We compare notes on our best wind-ups and practical jokes...

And we talk about navigating the minefield of social media.

And as always, plenty more.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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03/21/22 • 70 min

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Jake was on Blethered in June 2020, and told me all about making documentaries in North Korea, getting up close and personal with ISIS executioners, and spending time with the far-right English Defence League.

This time, we talk about Jake’s podcast company Message Heard and their new projects, including the phenomenal ‘Finding Natasha’...

We reflect on the success of Message Heard’s ‘Conflicted’ podcast, hosted by Thomas Small and former Blethered guest Aimen Dean...

We have a laugh about the weird people who want to get the green M&M pregnant...

And as always, plenty more.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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03/11/22 • 70 min

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We’re talking about grief. How do you deal with it? Can you deal with it? Does it ever get easier?

Chelsey sadly lost her mum in February 2020, and we talk about her journey up until now, and she shares her personal experience. It’s a different experience for everyone but there are also some shared realities.

Whether you’re going through a similar situation, or someone close to you is, this might provide some comfort, support or insight into something that’s rarely spoken about or discussed.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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03/03/22 • 48 min

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I'm joined by Scottish singer-songwriter David Sneddon!

We talk about winning Fame Academy and being catapulted to overnight fame throughout the UK, and going on to support Elton John on tour...

The downsides of fame and why he very quickly turned his back on the concept of celebrity,

And you’ll hear David reflect on his prolific songwriting career so far, writing hits for Lewis Capaldi, Hurts, Lana Del Rey, The Courteeners, Rag n Bone Man, Nicole Sherzinger, Olly Murs, and the list goes on and on and on...

And as always, there’s plenty more.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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02/25/22 • 73 min

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02/18/22 • 53 min

I'm joined by Adam and Sam from Hyyts. We talk about:

  • How they started making music after being lifelong pals
  • Supporting Boy George at The Hydro in Glasgow
  • Hearing their music on BBC Radio 1
  • Their Partick Thistle tune that went viral
  • Upcoming gigs and festivals
  • + As Always, loads more

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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02/18/22 • 53 min

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Debt expert Tommy is back for another conversation and we reflect on the January blues and the stress that can follow the Christmas period...

We discuss Buy Now Pay Later schemes such as Klarna and ClearPay and how people can fall into that trap...

And we talk about how people have gone from sleepless nights and miserable days, to enjoying life again after taking even the smallest steps to address their money and debt worries.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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01/31/22 • 43 min

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01/20/22 • 62 min

BAFTA award winner Hannah Currie talks to me about her excellent new documentary 'Talent', on BBC Scotland, how she overcame personal challenges to go on and create the work that she has done, and we chat about her standout films so far.

As always, there's plenty more.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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01/20/22 • 62 min

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01/14/22 • 61 min

The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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01/14/22 • 61 min

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The first ever Blethered Live show at St Luke's on Friday 26th November, with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar.

Part 2 with both Karen Dunbar & Darren out next week!

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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12/30/21 • 55 min

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Ross’ mum Angie has Alzheimer’s, a condition that affects memory, thinking and behaviour.

We talk about Alzheimer’s and how Ross and his family have had to adjust to care for Angie...

We discuss the importance of humour, and how it helps with even the darkest of situations and landscapes...

And I find out about Ross’ charity fundraising. He’s raised upwards of £60,000 and counting, climbing mountains and crossing the country in the process.

And as always, plenty more.

Ross' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossmcnamee/

www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01



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03/25/22 • 36 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Blethered have?

Blethered currently has 180 episodes available.

What topics does Blethered cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Interview, Personal Journals, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Blethered?

The episode title 'Classic Episode: Radio X Presenter Toby Tarrant' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Blethered?

The average episode length on Blethered is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of Blethered released?

Episodes of Blethered are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Blethered?

The first episode of Blethered was released on Jan 11, 2019.

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