Best Andrew Gibbons Podcasts (2025)

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The Whithorn Way - Part 3 - Lochwinnoch to Irvine 31:54

1d ago31:54

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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel visit the Lochwinnoch Community Larder where food waste from supermarkets is re-distributed to the community. This is followed by a refreshing visit to the Lynn Sprout waterfall. Then it's off to Kilwinning to meet t…

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226 - Trump's War Machine + Dan Patrick Full ON 'PANICAN + POSTGAME 1:58:07

2d ago1:58:07

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Hey friends, thank you for joining us in this difficult time. We have two conversations coming up on Israel, Iran, and Trump's decision to use US military power. First up we are joined by Dr. Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi to talk about the fallout from Trump's decision to attack Iran, what that means for Iran's nuclear program, and the Reza Pahlavi's…

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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector 46:14

4d ago46:14

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Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Topics Include: Massive record collection visible in wall-to-ceiling custom cabinets Estimates 10,000+ records, considers himself a "record nut" Collection …

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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector 46:14

4d ago46:14

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Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Topics Include: Massive record collection visible in wall-to-ceiling custom cabinets Estimates 10,000+ records, considers himself a "record nut" Collection …

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Summer Solstice, Royal Highland Show and Composting 1:22:29

6d ago1:22:29

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Mark and Helen visit Ingliston for this year’s Royal Highland Show. They meet a nurse with her prize winning Highland cow and They also explore the history of the Highland pony, and its enduring connection to Scotland’s rural heritage. A festival devoted entirely to composting is taking place in Fife. Rachel visits Cambo Gardens to discover what it…

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From Club Scene to Clean Machine: Ryan Bradshaw's Journey 1:38:33

7d ago1:38:33

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Send us a text Ryan Bradshaw's journey from the club scene to becoming an amateur bodybuilder isn't just about physical transformation—it's about finding purpose, discipline, and a completely new identity. In this raw and revealing conversation, Ryan takes us through his evolution from a life of partying and drugs to becoming a fitness coach and co…

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Wild Scottish Flavour Wheel 21:09

8d ago21:09

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The Perthshire scientist hopes the wheel will encourage people to rediscover some of the lost tastes and uses of our wild plants.By BBC Radio Scotland

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225 - REVEALED Cost of Trump's Medicaid Cuts & Tigray ft. Adam Gaffney & Hannah Habtu 1:03:28

9d ago1:03:28

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Hey folks! Two great interviews for y'all this week. First, doctor and researcher Adam Gaffney on a study that shows how devastating Trump's bill will be for health in this country. Then, Hannah Habtu on genocide in Tigray where up to 800 thousand people have been killed, and an overview of Ethiopian and Eritrean history surrounding the conflict."G…

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Mark Sinclair // Captain Coconut Around the World 1:05:45

10d ago1:05:45

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Mark Sinclair returns to the podcast, live from FALKEN's cockpit in Nuku Hiva! Andy caught up with Mark after FALKEN & COCONUT have been shadowing each other across the Pacific - they even shared a raft-up through the Panama Canal! Mark is midway through his fourth circumnavigation attempt since the first GGR in 2018, this time following the Mini G…

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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more 1:09:47

11d ago1:09:47

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Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Topics Include: Brett's first record: Cosmo's Factory at age 9-10 Lost entire record collection after breakup with Susie Shaw Greg Shaw's legendary…

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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more 1:09:47

11d ago1:09:47

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Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Topics Include: Brett's first record: Cosmo's Factory at age 9-10 Lost entire record collection after breakup with Susie Shaw Greg Shaw's legendary…

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Findhorn Water Taxi, Roundabout Gardens and Elie Sand Portraits 1:23:04

13d ago1:23:04

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Rachel catches up with Nick Ray who previously kayaked around the coast of Scotland, sharing his journey and mental health challenges on social media throughout that year.He’s just completed another journey but walking this time, from far north to south via east and west. Rachel finds out why he decided to hang up his kayak for this challenge. Mark…

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Victoria Low // Magenta Project CEO 55:49

15d ago55:49

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Victoria Low is the newly appointed CEO of The Magenta Project. I first met Vicky back in 2021, after being told she was the person to talk to if you’re planning any serious international sailing campaign — and it’s easy to see why. With over three decades in sailing public relations and communications, including five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, sh…

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The Whithorn Way - Part 2 - Paisley to Lochwinnoch 29:21

16d ago29:21

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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel start with a quick stop off at Renfrew to contemplate the motivation for pilgrimage in medieval times. Then they head to Paisley Cathedral to learn about the unearthing of a drain which revealed a slate containing mu…

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224 - Stephen Miller Invades LA + "These DisUnited States" feat. Stephen Semler & The Nation 2:24:27

16d ago2:24:27

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👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Our good friend Stephen Semler (@stephensemler) is back on the program to talk about Trump's war on the working class, and Stephen Miller's Assault on Los Angeles. Keep up with Stephen's work over at Polygraph: https://www.st…

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Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History 52:46

18d ago52:46

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Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes…

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Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History 52:46

18d ago52:46

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Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes…

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Shetland Dandelions, a Moray Firth Whale and a Paisley Drain 1:21:05

20d ago1:21:05

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A new initiative in Buchan called Sma Wids to encourage farmers and landowners to plant trees, the largest surviving ice house in the UK at Spey Bay, lapwing chick ringing in Upper Deeside, the rare dandelions of Shetland, the seabird village of Fowlsheugh near Stonehaven and the latest news from the osprey nest at Loch Garten plus the tale of a me…

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Drumming, Travel, and Deep Thoughts - Brian Pott's Perspective 1:36:05

21d ago1:36:05

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Send us a text Imagine building your own drum set at 10 years old because your parents wouldn't buy you one. That's exactly what Brian Potts did, fashioning drum pads from MDF and rubber, crafting stands from two-by-fours, and even creating makeshift cymbals from sheet metal signs. This early display of determination and creativity perfectly captur…

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Lapwing Ringing on Deeside 23:21

23d ago23:21

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Mark Stephen visits Auchnerran, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust farm on Deeside to watch some lapwing chicks being ringed by research assistant Max Wright and data collector Honor JonesBy BBC Radio Scotland

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223 - Who Makes The Millions From US WAR? + In Defense Of Socialist Groceries 1:30:55

23d ago1:30:55

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support us and get the Sunday Shows and Postgames at patreon.com/leftreckoning We are just getting started. David is back with Matt this week talking about why Zohran's plan in NYC for city-run grocery stores makes plenty of sense. Then we are joined by Courtney Rawlings (@ckayerawlings) & Alex Jordan (@alexjordanATL) to talk about their new show f…

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Dan Turner // Around the World with the Mini Globe 1:12:30

24d ago1:12:30

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Dan Turner is a 40-something Australian with extremely high ambitions for himself. When he was just a teenager, he wrote a list of bucket-list items that he wanted to accomplish during his life — things like ultra-running and becoming a martial arts champion. In a quite short time, Dan completed every last one of them — except sailing around the wo…

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Ep500: Billy Corgan - Record Collector 55:09

25d ago55:09

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Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Topics Include: Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple times Billy buys lots of records but isn'…

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Ep500: Billy Corgan - Record Collector 55:09

25d ago55:09

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Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Topics Include: Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple times Billy buys lots of records but isn'…

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Dendrochronology, Seals and The Salt Path 1:23:34

27d ago1:23:34

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Dendrochronology is a niche field of study, used to work out the age of trees, forests and wooden objects. However, it is not only useful for looking at the past, but also for considering how to manage wooded areas in the future. Mark met with expert dendrochronologist Dr Coralie Mills, and Borders Forest Trust Project Officer, Catriona Patience, t…

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

29d ago1:40:05

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Women and the Wind are three exceptional and multi-faceted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alizé, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50-year-old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away on a y…

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The Whithorn Way - Part 1 - Glasgow 31:05

30d ago31:05

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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel focus on the start of the journey at Glasgow Cathedral. Mark and Helen cycle down to Glasgow Green and imagine how pilgrims would have crossed the River Clyde. They then follow the River westwards to the new Govan- P…

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222 - Ro Khanna on DOGE, China & Gaza & Dodgin' Dave Rubin ft. Straighterade 1:08:19

1M ago1:08:19

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Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) joins Matt to talk political economy and Gaza. Then, Erin aka Straighterade joins to talk about confronting Dave Rubin about Sam Seder and more Follow Straighterade on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/straighterade_

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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Topics Include: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collab…

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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Topics Include: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collab…

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A Coast to Coast Backpack Challenge, Beekeeping in Kinross and the Capercaillie of Speyside 1:22:35

1M ago1:22:35

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Nature-based solutions are a key tool in solving environmental problems such as flooding. Rachel met with Dr Rebecca Wade from Abertay University, who is a big advocate for these solutions, to find out more about how they are actually implemented, and why they are so important. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s demonstration farm in Auchne…

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

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Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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Nature-based Solutions and the Changing Climate 25:48

1M ago25:48

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Rachel Stewart meets environmental scientist Dr Rebecca Wade from Abertay University.By BBC Radio Scotland

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221 - New Setback In Trump's ICE Crackdown ft Chip Gibbons 52:19

1M ago52:19

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become a member and get the sunday shows at https://patreon.com/leftreckoning hey folks, Chip Gibbons of Rightsanddissent.org joins us to talk about his new piece, 'Trump’s War on Palestine and Free Speech Hits a New Setback' read here: https://jacobin.com/2025/05/suri-detention-free-speech-palestine and check the gaza/free speech newsletter here: …

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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira 45:32

1M ago45:32

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SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album. Future SWANS work will be much simpler. He's 71…

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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira 45:32

1M ago45:32

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SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album. Future SWANS work will be much simpler. He's 71…

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The Many Lives of Greyson Brown: From Firefighter to Musician 1:14:58

1M ago1:14:58

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Send us a text What happens when you live many lives in a single lifetime? Greyson Brown—actor, musician, former firefighter, spiritual seeker, and world traveler—shares his remarkable journey of transformation and discovery in this thought-provoking conversation. Born in Germany to military parents and raised around the DMV area, Greyson's path ha…

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Willow Weaving, Wild Food and the Isle of Whithon - A Dumfries and Galloway Special 1:21:54

1M ago1:21:54

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This week, we are coming to you from the village of Whithorn, in Galloway, broadcasting from the replica Iron Age Roundhouse in the village. Julia Muir Watt from the Whithorn Trust, and Shaun Thomson from Building Futures Galloway feature as live guests, to share the history of the area, and the importance of promoting heritage crafts and building …

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