Best SNP Communications Podcasts (2025)

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‘Enoch Starmer’, ‘Hamas Hostage Release’ and ‘Assisted Dying Vote In Holyrood’ 21:22

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Here's a 20 min listen to this week's Talk Media. To hear the full 3 topics, Listener questions and recommendations, go to https://www.patreon.com/posts/enoch-starmer-in-128938550?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkBy The Big Light

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The Media under a Global Threat - Part 2 Ukraine 21:19

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This week, in the second of our series of deep dives, we are talking about Ukraine with Talk Media pal David Pratt. We are really grateful to David for bringing his real life experiences and insights to the podcast and listeners. This podcast was recorded in advance of release.By The Big Light

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The Media under a Global Threat - Part 1 Palestine 21:19

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We've taken this opportunity to welcome Talk Media regular David Pratt in to the studio to record this 2 part series starting with Palestine. With Trump taking up so much of the news space, this gives us a chance to do a deep dive into this horrific conflict that seems to have dropped down the news cycle. A huge thanks to David for taking the time …

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‘Le Pen Held to Account’, ‘Documentary Power’ and an extended Listener Questions. 21:23

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This week we've gone for 2 topics and 7 listener questions. Get the kettle on! We made the 6 part podcast Hunting The Whisky Bandits with BBC Disclosure. Check itnout here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029kxzBy The Big Light

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https://pod.co/talk-media/farewell-to-nicola-bbc-news-head-leaves-the-building-and-us-defend-signal-leaks 21:20

2M ago21:20

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The boys are in great form this week as they chat through the topics that hit their media radar. Listener questions from Lorraine Kerr, Roger Hyam and Thomas Devlin.

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‘Labour’s disability crisis’, ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Culture or Cringe’ with Stuart Cosgrove and Prof. Eamonn O'Neill 21:21

2M ago21:21

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This week the boys are on good form as they chew over the week's topics. Listener questions come from Alex MacDonald and Kevin Rinchey. Apologies for not getting the shout out for questions earlier. If you want to submit a question for the boys, please fire us a question in by 2pm on a Wednesday in the comments areas or messaging areas of Patreon a…

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‘Kransov - Agent Orange Baby or Conspiracy Theory’, ‘More SNP lifers to stand down’ and ‘Michael Sheen - Man of the People’ / with the dynamic duo of Stuart and Eamonn 21:19

2M ago21:19

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This week the dynamic duo return to talk the week's big media stories with listener questions from Iain Campbell, Gordon Cuthbertson, Alex MacDonald and Michael Mackinnon.By The Big Light

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Today, as Talk Media moves into its 5th year, the boys take a look at the changes in the media landscape as we all come to terms with news and communication in 2025. 10:09

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This week we welcome Stuart back to the podcast as we start our 5th year of Talk Media on The Big Light. Thank you to all of you who support us - every penny you give us goes towards the costs of making the podcast. To hear the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Labour Defence Announcement, Public Prayer and Sunset Song and book banning / with Lesley Riddoch and John Nicolson 21:06

3M ago21:06

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Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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'Trump to the Rescue' and 'Arts for Arts Sake' / with Catriona Stewart and Angela Haggerty 23:00

3M ago23:00

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Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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"Let Hell Break Out" and 'Farage sets sights on Scotland' / with Ruth Wishart and David Pratt 21:32

3M ago21:32

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Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia An extended listener questions this week featuring questions from Alex MacDonald, Bill White and Colin Bone.By The Big Light

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Starmer in a Spin, The Scottish Government Budget and They’re Banning Cats / with Angela Haggerty and John Nicolson 30:21

3M ago30:21

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Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia We are delighted to welcome John Nicolson to the show today for the first time. Thanks to John for joining us remotely, hopefully next time we will have him in for some tea and biscuits! Listener question this week is from John Nichol. Recommendat…

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“Clearing out Gaza,” the UK media reacts to Reeves’ ‘runway to growth’ and an extended listener questions / with David Pratt 33:29

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Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia Today's show was recorded before Israel announced their delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners. Listen questions from Jim Hunter, James Ross and Linda. Recommendations: Eamonn The Rose of Tibet - Lionel Davidson David War was my comfort zone, un…

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‘Ceasefire in Gaza’; ‘Trump 2.0 Speaks’ and ‘When the Media Solves the Mystery’ / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt 23:53

4M ago23:53

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Here's a free listen to the first topic from this week's show. If you want to hear the other two topics, listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia and help us to continue our independent look at the stories hitting the news and the media behind them.By The Big Light

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‘UK’s First Drug Consumption Opens’ ‘Can Artificial Intelligence Save Labour?’ and ‘Sturgeon Splits as Ferry Sails’ / with Alison Thewliss and Angela Haggerty 37:41

4M ago37:41

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Happy New Year to you all from everyone at The Big Light. Here's a free listen to the first topic from this week's show. If you want to hear the other two topics, listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia and help us to continue our independent look at the stories hitting the news and the media behind them. We're reall…

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‘City Centre Cup Chaos’ ‘The Prince’s Spy’ and ‘Our top stories of 2024’ / with Catriona Stewart, Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:04

5M ago6:04

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A bumper show today full of energy and great debate. We'll be back with our first show of 2025 on 8th January. Wishing all of you a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year. Recommendations: Catriona Swiped - CH4 Emma and Matt Willis challenge a group of Year 8 pupils at the Stanway School in Colchester to give up their smartphones completely for …

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‘Syria - who saw that coming?’ ‘Scottish Independence Poll Shocker’ and ‘Does the UK press follow an unwritten code in murder reporting?’ / with David Pratt and Angela Haggerty 6:02

5M ago6:02

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Listener questions from Kay Springham and Iain Campbell. Recommendations: Eamonn The Only Girl In the Orchestra - Netflix This short documentary celebrates trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic. Angela Cover - BBC Sounds The man tasked with finding and killing alleged IRA…

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The Irish Election, Alex Salmond’s Memorial Service and ‘Out of the Frying Pan and into The Fire’/with Paddy Duffy and Angela Haggerty 6:02

5M ago6:02

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At the end a question from Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn Me and Mon Ami - YouTube Adventures On The French Riviera In a Citroën Ami. We may not have driving licences but that won’t stop us. Join us as we go up mountain and down dale in this sunny place for shady people. Along with our chihuahua Twiggy we’ll take you to amazing villages, f…

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The Middle East and Ukraine, Strike threats at The Guardian over sale of The Observer and Fact vs Fiction - The influence of a Netflix drama on an ongoing legal case / With David Pratt 6:02

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Included questions from Paul Hampton, David Arnott and Muriel Cockburn. A deep dive into the fast moving situations in both the Middle East and Ukraine, discuss the threat of strikes at The Guardian and The Observer and we consider the latest drama to spark court dealings - this time it’s the Netflix and the Mendez Brothers. Recommendations: David …

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The State of Joe Biden’s Legacy, Free Speech in the UK, and the Media’s Obsession with Celebrity following one of the most hyped up boxing matches in recent memory / with Catriona Stewart and Angela Haggerty ... 6:02

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This week our question comes from Alison McKeever. Recommendations: Catriona Who Killed Emma - BBC Scotland The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man sh…

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Led By Donkeys, Screen Scotland Expose BBC Commissioning and SNP Big Hitters To Come Home / with Ruth Wishart and David Pratt 6:02

6M ago6:02

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Recommendations: Ruth Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival 2024 Amongst the popular authors this year are Liz Lochhead, Alex Gray, and a much lauded new kid on the block called Jen Stout, who has been recalling her adventures covering the conflict in Ukraine. Tickets, both weekend and single event are available via the button below. Breaking News ! We…

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TM 247 US Election Special 'Trumped - from Courtroom Felon to President Elect' / with Paddy Duffy and David Pratt 6:08

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A bit of a U.S. Election Special here. As we all wonder what the next 4 years of President Trump will bring, here is this week's episode with this trio on good form. Recommendations: Eamonn The Kominsky Method - Netflix Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of gettin…

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‘Fiscal Fiddling’, ‘Madison Square Garden Stooshie’ and ‘The Changing Face of Scottish Journalism’ / with Alison Thewliss and Catriona Stewart 6:02

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We are very lucky to have the participation of all our guests who give up their time to chat through the week's topics. Today we are ally pleased to welcome back Alison and Catriona. Recommendations: Alison Why We're Polarized (Paperback) - Ezra Klein America's political system isn't broken. The truth is scarier: it's working exactly as designed. I…

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‘Not my King!’, ‘Democracy for Sale’ and ‘Gove goes BBC’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:05

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Recommendations: Angela The Wild Robt - film From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown's beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short--that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn t…

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‘Scotland Forever’, ‘Another Horrific Week in the Middle East’ and ‘Labour’s Back to Work Prescription’ / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt. 6:03

7M ago6:03

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Episode 244 of Talk Media discusses the media coverage following the sudden death of Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, who in 2014, took our country within touching distance of Independence. Eamonn, joined by Catriona Stewart and David Pratt, have a frank discussion on the media coverage , a look at the horrors taking place in the Middle East…

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‘Starmer appoints an Envoy for the Nations and Regions’, ‘Balance on the 7th Oct Anniversary’ and ‘Laura Lets Slip’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:02

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This week we are in sync with our listeners with all 3 topics matching questions submitted. Thanks to all! We have our fingers crossed that we can have Stuart back with us next week. Recommendations: Angela Hounded: Women, Harms and the Gender Wars - Jenny Lindsay The last decade has seen countless cases of women being fired, disciplined, protested…

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‘BBC Scotland Announce New Director’, ‘Netanyahu Answers to Nobody’ and ‘In Liz We Trust’ / with Simon Pia and David Pratt. 6:03

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We are still missing our big pal Cosgrove so we're really grateful to Simon and David for getting the TM jersey on and getting stuck in to the day's subjects. Recommendations: Eamonn In Vogue - the 90's Disney+ The '90s was the decade when high fashion walked off the runway and into mainstream culture. Featuring an A-list cast from the worlds of fa…

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‘The Labour Conference’, ‘Indy Ref Anniversary Media’ and ‘Money in Detention’ / with Angela Haggerty and Catriona Stewart 6:04

8M ago6:04

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Hopefully we will have Stuart back with us next week, but in the meantime we are delighted to have two of Scotland’s best commentators on the show - welcome back Angela Haggerty and hot from the Labour Party Conference - Catriona Stewart . Recommendations: Eamonn The Seige - Book - Ben Macintyre On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst int…

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‘Exploding Pagers’, ‘Huw Edwards’, ‘Glasgow Saves the Commonwealth’ and ‘Section 31’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:07

8M ago6:07

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Stuart is off this week so we have brought in the wonderful Angela Haggerty and David Pratt to discus this week's topics with Eamonn at the helm. Recommendations: Angela Darren McGarvey's trauma industrial complex Royal Society of Edinburgh Darren McGarvey – author of Poverty Safari and The Social Distance Between Us – began his new project, “The T…

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‘Starmer Wins, Pensioners Lose’, ‘Royals Go Pro’, ‘Trump v Harris’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:04

8M ago6:04

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This week we're talking about yesterday's big Labour vote , the candyfloss royal pop video and discussing what might be the one and only debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We took as many questions as we could get through and have kept submissions from Lorraine Kerr, Edward Docherty and Gill Blair for next week. RECOMMENDATIONS: Paddy C…

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‘Scottish Government Cuts’, ‘Israel - behind the headline?’ and the ‘Dynamic Ticket Pricing - Who knew?’ / with Batman and Robin 6:04

8M ago6:04

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This week we've given the dynamic duo a chance to talk over this week's headlines by themselves. Recommendations: Eamonn From the Vine - Film - Amazon Prime A downtrodden man experiences an ethical crisis and travels back to his hometown in rural Italy to recalibrate his moral compass. There he finds new purpose in reviving his grandfather's old vi…

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‘Ukrainian Knife-Edge’, ‘Propaganda’ and the ‘Definitely Maybe’ / with David Pratt New 6:07

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If you like this trailer, come and join us @ www.patreon.com/talkmedia for the price of a cuppa coffee each month. A lively show today with our pal David who brings us up to date on Ukraine and Gaza, then it's off to the business of "propaganda"....... Enjoy! Recommendations: David Tangier: City of the Dream (Paperback) 'A dream concealed in stone.…

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‘Israeli Meeting Fallout’, ‘Cuts, cuts, cuts!’ and the ‘Democratic National Convention’ / with Alison Thewliss 6:04

9M ago6:04

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It was a pleasure to welcome Alison to the podcast. We hope you enjoy it - we did. Recommendations: Stuart Radio WHUR Eamonn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2KYZ1BritY Alison Listen to a cd - from top to bottom!By The Big Light

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‘Musk v Yousaf’, ‘Scottish Energy goes South’ and ‘Problems at The Scotsman’ / With Catriona Stewart 6:04

9M ago6:04

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Both social and print media gets the going over today in this episode as the dynamic duo, in the company of oor pal Catriona Stewart talk over the weeks talking points. Recommendations: Stuart White Robes and Broken Badges Infiltrating the KKK and Exposing the Evil Among Us In this shocking memoir, a former FBI informant reveals what he learned fro…

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Riots or Protests?, Ofcom backs BBC Scotland News Cuts and Harris Walz’s towards the Whitehouse / with David Pratt 6:04

9M ago6:04

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Stuart is back!!!!!! We've missed him in the studio and our setting the world to rights chats pre show. Again, we've tried to answer all your question in the topics themselves so forgive us for not reading out all your questions. We tried to address them in the discussions but of course will have missed a few opportunities. Recommendations: David J…

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Tensions Rise Around Israel, Labour Announce Spending Cuts and The Paris Olympics Push The Boat Out / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:03

10M ago6:03

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Eamonn is back at the helm with a show packed full of great observations. At the end of the show we had more questions lined up but no time to fit them in so apologies to you that missed the cut. This week's recommendations: Angela Women on Death Row. Of the nearly 3000 inmates on death row in America, only 51 are women. This documentary series exa…

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Trailer - Biden Steps Back, Labour’s ‘2 Child Cap’ Problem, Crowdstrike and an Extended Listeners’ Questions / with Angela Haggerrty and Paddy Duffy 6:05

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To hear the whole episode go here! Nothing much to talk about this week.... aye right! Always good to have Angela and Paddy on the show - good insights. At the end of the show we had lined up a huge listener question section but due to time constraints we had to edit it a bit. Recommendations: Angela Dark Matter - Apple TV Jason Dessen is abducted …

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Trailer - Trump Dodges a Bullet, Has Social Media Trumped our Broadcasters and BBC Scotland Under Fire / with Shona Craven, Catriona Stewart and Ruth Wishart 6:03

10M ago6:03

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It's girl power this morning here at Talk Media Control. Eamonn is hopefully safe and well in Spain this week and not being chased down a cobbled street by a bull!!!!! At the end of the Show a question from Ian MacKinnon. Recommendations: Ruth Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots - Rosemary Goring In this book, Rosemary Goring tel…

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Full Free It’s a Labour Landslide, Ukraine and Israel, and Why so Trivial? / with David Pratt 1:21:53

10M ago1:21:53

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Today's episode of course looks at the election results and the huge win for Labour all over the mainland. This week we have David Pratt joining us, so it is a great opportunity to get his specialist insights in to the continuing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. We've missed having Stuart with us so to welcome back Stuart and to celebrate, we've let …

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Trailer - This week, it’s all about the election and in an extended ‘listeners’ questions, we’ll cross-examine some of your queries / with Angela Haggerty and Catriona Stewart 6:03

11M ago6:03

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In this pre ballot day podcast we've gone for a slightly different format designed to give us more time for your questions. Of course, we got carried away, so what you've got here is a 90 minute episode! Thanks to Eamonn, Angela and Catriona for managing to stay with us for that length of time. Recommendations: Angela Sacked in the Morning From tra…

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The Election this week, The Euros and Nationalism with The Dynamic Duo! 6:04

11M ago6:04

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To hear the full episode go HERE! The boys are in great form today. Recorded just before the SNP manifesto. At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam. Recommendations: Stuart Mercedes-Benz Museum Porsche Museum Eamonn The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties - NetflixBy The Big Light

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Douglas Ross Resignation, Irish Election Reaction, General Election Update and Hunter Biden Verdict / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

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If you want to hear the full episode got to https://www.patreon.com/posts/douglas-ross-and-106068960?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link It costs the same as a cup of coffee a month!By The Big Light

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FREE Full Talk Media May Compilation 56:59

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Listen to our Talk Media May Compilation for free. To hear more go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia On the show: 🟡Humza Resigns with Catriona Stewart 💩Podcasts Are Shit - With Stephen Gethins 🇮🇪 Irish Right Wing Parties on the Rise with the Dynamic Duo 🇮🇱🇵🇸 ICC Send Arrest Warrant for Leaders with David Pratt 🤫Leadership, The Things They Keep Quiet wit…

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Election Debates, Trump the Felon and Westminster Health Warning / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt 6:02

12M ago6:02

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If you want to hear the full version go to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/election-debates-105633791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link At the end of the show a question from ian Currie Recommendations: Eamonn Fiennes Return to the Wild - National Geographic Sir Ranulph Fiennes, ‘the g…

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Election Special 1 6:03

12M ago6:03

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Thank you all for your questions. We will be revisiting some that we didn't have time for in the coming weeks. Recommendations: Stuart Rebus BBC iplayer Eamonn Josh Taylor, Portrait of a Fighter - bbc iplayerBy The Big Light

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FREE Full Talk Media April Compilation 58:05

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Here's a wee look back at April on Talk Media. Autism Awareness Month - 10th with Paddy Duffy UK Jets Defend Israel - 17th with David Pratt English Patriotism & Keir Starmer - 24th with Ruth Wishart Listener Question - 'BBC Understands' (10th with Paddy) If you want to keep up to date with the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia…

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials for war crimes, Saudi Arabia - Sporting champions or Sports washing and Wes Streeting busts the Scottish Labour myth / with David ... 6:02

12M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Neil. Recommendations: Stuart The Richard Burton Diaries - Book Chris Williams (editor), Richard Burton (author) Irresistibly magnetic on stage, mesmerizing in movies, seven times an Academy Award nominee, Richard Burton rose from humble beginnings in Wales to become Hollywood's most highly paid actor and one …

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The Dynamic Duo discuss Scotland, Ireland and the USA. 6:02

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Today the boys consider Sunak's extremist claims, Labour flying in candidates for Scottish seats, anti-immigration attitudes in Ireland and the latest polls for Trump/Biden in the USA. At the end of the show a question from James Doonan. Recommendations: Stuart Every Move You Make - Book - C. L. Taylor Keep your friends close and your enemies close…

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Swinney’s Coronation, Al Jazeera Banned in Israel and “Podcasts are Sh*t!” / with Stephen Gethins 0:54

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At the end of the show 2 listener questions from Niall MacKay and Paul Hampton. Recommendations: Stuart Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - book - Sly Stone One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer who created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock; penned some of the m…

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Humza Folds, Contenders Ready?, Big Footing and Biden Roasts Trump / with Catriona Stewart 6:03

1y ago6:03

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An action packed episode taking a look at the SNP/Scottish Government developments and the SNP leadership reporting. At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Currie. Recommendations: Stuart: Fragile Animals - book - Genevieve Jagger When an ex-catholic woman develops a sexual relationship with a vampire, she is forced to confront the mem…

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