Best Islay Podcasts (2025)

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Housing on Islay - Part 1 38:37

3d ago38:37

38:37

The This Is Islay team turns to the issue of housing on Islay, exploring the unique challenges and issues which face individuals and families seeking a place to live in our island community. In this episode, the first of a multi-part series, Glen Roberts speaks with local councillor Dougie McFadzean who tells us how many people are on the housing w…

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Islay: Tradition Meets Innovation 31:22

19d ago31:22

31:22

In this episode of the Embellish Pod, I take you on an immersive journey through the world of Islay whiskies. If you stumbled upon this podcast by chance, make sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on future episodes. You can find video versions on YouTube and all my links on Instagram and TikTok at @embellishpod. For more details, visit…

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Epis 203 - Jew-"ish" Sports 59:36

15h ago59:36

59:36

It's Elul once again, and the Jewish people are introspecting, some starting slichos, and of course it's back to school. This week we begin in an unusual place - sports stories! In Israel, another flotilla has an unfortunate turn of events, the IDF takes out some of the most wanted terrorists and we hear from the Israeli Ambassador to the US on the…

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The perfect pairing & whisky that makes you go mad | September Outturn Podcast 47:42

21h ago47:42

47:42

By The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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Exploring Puerto Rican Rum with Don Q 57:50

13h ago57:50

57:50

Join us for an exciting episode of the EmbellishPod as we dive deep into the world of Puerto Rican rum with two incredible guests from Don Q! In this episode, we chat with Sylvia Santiago, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, and Liza Cordero, Master Blender, to uncover the secrets behind Don Q's exceptional rum. Episode Highlights: Introduction…

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Which Came First, The Ghost Or The Ghost Story? 52:45

3d ago52:45

52:45

This week we travel the globe looking at the most reported ghosts and legends. Could similarities or differences across cultures, in appearance and backstories, help us work out whether ghosts are real. Which came first the ghost or the ghost story? To help us continue our paranormal travels, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com…

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Epis 202 - The Famine That Wasn't 58:52

8d ago58:52

58:52

The non-stop droning of the News, celebrities, protestors and pundits are claiming that there's a famine in Gaza. Israel and the US disagree. This week we take a look at what the evidence shows. Also in Israel, a hospital is hit accidentally and Israel takes responsibility for it. In other news, we discuss the pay gap in the WNBA, some new developm…

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Deciphering Alien Language 48:58

10d ago48:58

48:58

We investigate Linda Moulton Howe's intriguing work on the subject of alien languages that have either been viewed, or telepathically communicated. We examine the idea that humans are containers - something that comes up a lot in alien encounter stories - and the fact that we may all just be an experiment. A strong drink is recommended. Support the…

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Epis 201 - Ozempic For All! 1:04:33

15d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

And with our very own Accent Guy traveling, we bring you this episode via Zoom, but never fear, this episode is packed with news, hock and for the first time ever, we play a trivia game live thanks to TUKnow.org. In this week's news we cover the Hamas acceptance of the Egyptian cease-fire as well as the latest from Iran. On the US front, Trump met …

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From Farm to Glass: The Jeptha Creed Story with Joyce Nethery 39:19

15d ago39:19

39:19

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Embellish Pod! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Joyce Nethery, one of the founders of Jeptha Creed Distillery. Joyce shares the fascinating journey of building a family-run distillery from the ground up, the unique heirloom grains they use, and their commitment to sustainability. Timestamps: 00:00 - In…

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Do These Stories PROVE Consciousness Survives Death? 1:13:51

18d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

From deceased psychiatrists who returned to invent a new therapy, to grand-masters who just wanted to play chess we look at credible cases of walk-in possessions, and explore what this might tell us about human consciousness. Do we survive our mortal bodies, or are darker forces at work? Listen to The Extra Scoop for more cases at patreon.com/TQMpo…

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69: Episode 69: Swimming in the Sherry. The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select, Glenfiddich Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish, and Edradour Caledonia Selection 36:52

18d ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, Jon, Judy, and Marlys review 3 examples of Scotch deliciously aged in Sherry casks.By Fun With Scotch and other fine spirits

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Epis 200 - Attack of the Jellyfish 1:00:27

22d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Sometimes right when it feels like everything isn't going our way, we get these little signs from Above to remind us that He controls the world. This week we hear more about the latest from France vs. Israel, and the retaliation from Above, as well as the other recent Israel news. In the US, President Trump has federalized the DC police force and h…

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2025 Islay Book Festival 41:27

24d ago41:27

41:27

This Is Islay's Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of Islay Book Festival, discussing the festival programme, authors, events and activities. The 2025 Islay Book Festival takes place across Islay 28-31 August. For more information visit https://islaybookfestival.co.uk or find "Islay Book Festival" on Facebook. This Is Islay …

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When Aliens Go Even Stranger 54:06

24d ago54:06

54:06

Aliens aren't always the short greys we know from many accounts - sometimes they take forms that are perplexing, weird and downright - odd. In this episode we look at some of the strangest alien abduction cases, including the surreal Brooklyn Bridge incident. Did aliens float a woman out of her apartment in NYC, in full view of the most significant…

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Special - Jews Are Allowed To Laugh Too With Elon Gold 1:14:40

25d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Whether it be his spot-on impressions, his amazing bits, or his unique views as an Orthodox Jew working inside of Hollywood, Elon Gold delivers the punches while keeping his audience in stitches. We sat down for a second time with Elon to ask about the latest in his life, and about his feelings about Israel, Anti-Semitism, and the current political…

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Epis 199 - Radioactive Wasp Invasion! 1:01:27

29d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Does it feel like the whole world has turned against the Jewish people? Do you dread hearing about the latest international headlines concerning Israel? Are you looking at polls and wondering "wait.. am I going to have to move out of New York?!" If so, we have good news! There's always something worse out there, like for example radioactive wasps. …

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Trauma Healing Is Lineage Liberation 31:28

29d ago31:28

31:28

It can feel exhausting, lonely and hopeless when you're in the middle of it — noticing pattern after pattern, your body speaking louder and louder, the people around you seeming to go on with their lives as usual, all while you're asking yourself "what the heck is going on and why is no one else noticing this". In this episode I share how trauma he…

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Highland Whiskeys: A Journey Through a Diverse Scotland Region 28:30

30d ago28:30

28:30

In this episode of The Embellish Pod, we embark on a journey through the diverse and storied world of Highland whiskeys. If you stumbled upon this episode by chance, don't forget to hit the subscribe button to stay updated with our latest content. You can find video versions of this podcast on YouTube and all my links on Instagram and TikTok at @em…

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Conjuring Controversy: The Business of the Paranormal 50:29

1M ago50:29

50:29

What started with the paranormal experiences of one family, became a half billion dollar business, known as The Conjuring Universe. Is what has happened at the Conjuring House since then more to do with human greed, or does the commercial success bring its own curse. If you want to help our research please consider supporting us at https://www.patr…

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Rhinns Lighthouse Festival 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

The Rhinns Lighthouse was engineered by Robert Stevenson and became operational in 1825. To mark its 200th birthday, local communities have organised the Rhinns Lighthouse Festival to take place over the weekend of August 8-10, 2025. To learn more about the festivities, Jolyon Thurgood met with Mairi Trawber and Angus Ferguson, members of the Festi…

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Epis 198 - France Goes Rogue 59:05

1M ago59:05

59:05

Hold on to your baguettes as we take a rollercoaster ride with France this week. On the one hand, we share the frustration of having France pushing a UN resolution to recognize Palestine without so much as a “bonjour” to Israel. On the other, we're rooting for The Macrons who are suing Candace Owens for libel, potentially costing her millions. Then…

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Patrick Spencer of The Natural Cork Council 58:58

1M ago58:58

58:58

Welcome to another episode of EmbellishPod! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cork with Patrick Spencer, the Executive Director of the Natural Cork Council. 🌳✨ Patrick shares his journey from a sustainability coordinator at a large winery in Oregon to leading an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the use of…

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Taiwanese whisky & worm tub condensers | August Outturn Podcast 44:44

1M ago44:44

44:44

This month Calum and Duncan tuck into some unusual cask types, taste whisky from Taiwan and find the perfect introduction to peat. Our latest Creators Collection, Tales of the Worm Tub, transports the duo back in time as they experience a different era of Scotch whisky distillation.By The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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Ghosts of War 53:57

1M ago53:57

53:57

We begin by looking into the strangest paranormal war stories, before examining a phenomenon that continues to haunt Britain. In an area of the Peak District National Park there have been over a hundred reports of people seeing World War II airplanes silently flying close to the ground, then disappearing. Are they stone tapes of real events, or som…

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Special - In The Footsteps of the Victims - KC Goes To Poland 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

When the opportunity arose to join the Project Mesorah trip to Poland, we didn’t know exactly what to expect—but we had one assurance from Rabbi Spero: this would be a life-changing journey. And it was. This year, in the season of Tisha B'av, join us as we recount our emotional trip following the footsteps of the victims, from Chachmei Lublin, to M…

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Epis 196 - A Nation That Stands Alone 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

So Israel was condemned by 25 nations, this time including the bulk of Western countries - but what else is new? At this point we aren't shocked by that, or the fact that the anti-Semitism is coming from all sides - the left, the right, and possibly even some inside the current US Administration. We tackle the usual in Israel and the US but this we…

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Her Tongue Is On Fire 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

The fear, the fire, two sides of the same truth. Time to rise.By Islay Smedley

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Speyside: Heart of Scottish Whisky 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

In this episode of the Embellish Pod, we dive deep into the world of Speyside whisky, a region renowned for its elegant and complex single malts. If you stumbled upon this episode by chance, don't forget to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on all things whisky. You can find video versions of this podcast on YouTube and all my links on Insta…

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Supernatural Shopping Malls 47:50

2M ago47:50

47:50

We find out that Shopping Malls are a hotbed of paranormal activity. We have tales of ghost wolves, spooks that stare at night staff through windows, and a poltergeist that put up a tent in an Outdoor retailer. We also find an academic paper that proves the safest place to be in a Zombie Apocalypse, is the mall. Support us by becoming a Patreon at …

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Special - Taking on the Missionaries With Rabbi Tovia Singer 1:27:54

2M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

In the midst of the Three Weeks, we bring to you this amazing episode where we got to sit down with Rabbi Tovia Singer to discuss his mission of bringing back wayward Jews, as well as wayward non-Jews. Rabbi Singer is the leading voice in Orthodoxy who is almost single handedly taking on the Christian missionaries who are spending time and money at…

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Epis 194 - The Problem With Tucker 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Annndddd we are back! Fresh from our trip to Poland, we share some of our plans on our trip recap, so stay tuned! Also this week saw a ton of Anti-Semitism stories, the biggest of which revolved around Tucker Carlson and his ilk. Also, of course there was a lot of good news including a satellite launch by Israel and SpaceX, an Israeli scientific br…

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The Scotch Whisky Discovery Series: An Introduction 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

In this episode, we dive into a recap of recent happenings and exciting future plans for the podcast. Join us as we discuss: The lull in the whiskey market during the summer and gearing up for the busy fall season. Upcoming podcast episodes featuring more diverse and adjacent topics to bourbon and whiskey. Introducing the Scotch Whiskey Discovery S…

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What Wiped Out The Martians? 44:57

2M ago44:57

44:57

A paper from a Harvard scientist presents compelling evidence of an ancient nuclear explosion on Mars. What does this have to do with the famous face on the surface of the planet, and human culture? Lets find out! Join in at Patreon.com/TQMPod For T shirts and merch check out https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/…

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Part 2 - The bourbon flavor wheel and Michter's sb 10y bourbon and Old Forester 1924 10y bourbon 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

We discuss the bourbon flavor wheel published by The Council of Whiskey Masters. Then hold on tight, we close out part 2 with some top notch bourbons!By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 193 - The Latest Fashion In Mezuzahs 59:18

2M ago59:18

59:18

Even though the ceasefire with Iran holds, there are still many questions that we've been left with: is Khameini still alive? What does "Death To America" really mean? Is there a dictator on earth that Tucker Carlson doesn't fawn over? We get into all of that, plus the latest on Bibi's meeting with the President, as well as the latest in the Trump …

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Liberation through Somatics & Creativity 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Every experience you have ever had lives in your body. This includes the imprint of collective memory; the experiences of past generations that have been passed down through nervous systems & culture. In this episode we are exploring somatics as a way of healing trauma and reclaiming our natural power as creative beings. To explain this I share my …

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We Are All Aliens 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

We explore the theories and evidence in Ellis Silver's book 'Humans are not from Earth'. The idea that humans were put on Earth millions of years ago by our Extra Terrestrial descendants, rather than evolved on this planet. Help 'The Quantum Mechanics' evolutionary development by becoming a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod For T shirts and…

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Part 1 - Old Fitzgerald 7y and 9y 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

We're off the peated series for now and we taste 4 excellent bourbons in one episode so were breaking it up into two parts.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 192 - New York City, 2026 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

So the thing we thought wouldn't, couldn't possibly happen... Well it happened. Zohran Mamdani, the Hamas sypmathizing, BDS loving, communist hugging candidate has won the primary to be the Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor. We get into all of it this week, along with updates and fallout from the 12 Day War, as well as a look into what makes a per…

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Episode 77: Brutal Islay weather, direct fired stills & peated Lowland whisky | July Outturn Podcast 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

This month Duncan and Calum are joined by Society brand ambassador and member services executive, Francesco Ramella. While finding out what's on offer in the July Outturn, the trio remember their favourite outdoor adventures and discuss Francesco's whisky journey.By The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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Catriona Bell - Life on Islay 1 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Catriona Bell is well known on Islay for her various contributions to the community over many years. She was one of those who set up and managed The Ileach in its early days and she played a significant role in the establishment of our swimming pool. In this first conversation for the This is Islay podcast Catriona recounts being born in Brora in S…

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Location Interview - Islay & Jura: Ghosts and Lore 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

Ben discovers that these islands are even more myserteous than he even thought. It's a great chat where he covers legends, hauntings and fairies. We begin with a haunted boat story before getting into the chat, so dive in and find out (amongst other things) how to confuse a changeling with eggs. Support us at Patreon.com/TQMpod Get the merch at htt…

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Epis 191 - Let Israelis Sleep Again!! 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Wait... what just happened?? The United States bombs Iran, Iran retaliates against the United States and Israel and then - poof! before you know it an official ceasefire. Jews around the world are letting out a sigh of relief, especially after the devastating attack in Be'er Sheva that resulted in such a loss of life. In this week's episode we go t…

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Crafting Legacy: Monique tn Kortenaar Master Distiller at Lucas Bols Distillery 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

Join us in this episode of The Embellish Pod as we dive into the fascinating world of spirits with Monique ten Kortenaar, the master distiller at Lucas Bols. With a legacy spanning over 450 years, Bols is renowned for its exceptional liqueurs, including the newly launched Blue 1575, a modern twist on the classic Blue Curacao. In this episode, we ex…

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Healing Perfectionism Through The Magic of Mediocrity 6:21

2M ago6:21

6:21

Perfeccionism is your nervous system's way of trying to keep you safe after being conditionned to perform to belong (and ensure survival). Mediocrity is the antidote. You can either spend your whole life trying to be perfect - and be gravely dissapointed, or you can embrace the magic of mediocrity and create everything you dream of. She Who Creates…

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Stone Watch 2025 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

A new twist to Stone Watch this year; with Peter, The Psychic Sidekicks and James from the Loremen, visiting Oxforshire stones (new and old favourites), and Ben in the Scottish Isles. Help make our fields trips possible by supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod Get TQM Merch at https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/ Check out the Loremen…

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Primary Schools: Reading Changemakers and Citizens 13:23

3M ago13:23

13:23

As part of our collaboration with Islay Primary Schools (episode June 1, 2025), this episode presents recordings made in Bowmore and Port Ellen primary schools as part of their reading programmes, and was produced by This Is Islay. Ann an co-obrachadh le Bun-sgoiltean Ìle (prògram 1 Ògmhios, 2025), chaidh am prògram seo a chlàradh ann am Bun-sgoilt…

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Epis 190 - "We" Control The Skies 43:19

3M ago43:19

43:19

Just about everyone on the planet is glued to the news, following Israel's surprise attack on Iran. We're no exception. This week we follow up with some of the latest news, including the current status of the war overseas, as well as the fallout here in the United States. From President Trump to Bernie Sanders, we'll talk about the current and pote…

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Lodestar: How Two Cousins Launched a Whiskey Brand 54:04

3M ago54:04

54:04

Welcome to another exciting episode of the EmbellishPod! In this episode, we sit down with Anna and Wendelin, the dynamic cousin duo behind Lodestar Whiskey. Join us as we dive into their fascinating journey from the entertainment industry to the world of whiskey, driven by a shared passion and a desire to create something truly unique. In This Epi…

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