Which podcast educates you?

I only get to pick one?! There’s so many! Putting It Together is a fantastic podcast showcasing the breadth of Scottish talent across the world of theatre. Every episode I learn something new about the industry and the craft. I’m always super-inspired by the conversations about creativity. Brian O’Sullivan is an excellent interviewer and he features so many incredible guests. 

Which podcast makes you laugh?  

I love Out, Out! with Aarti Joshi, Laura Boyd and guest presenters chef Julie Lin and DJ Cassi. No-holds barred blethers about their antics on wild nights out, it has me chuckling away to myself every time. With brilliant banter and feel-good vibes, it’s always my go-to pick-me-up podcast. 

Which podcast makes you sad or angry? 

Griefcast with Cariad Lloyd has had me in tears for sure. It’s a real rollercoaster of all the emotions associated with loss, and I really admire guests’ openness to share what they’ve gone through in order to help others on their journey with grief. 

Which podcast is your guilty pleasure?  

Can I say my own podcast? Cringe! All the other podcasts I listen to are phenomenal so I feel no shame in listening to them. Occasionally tuning into my own one feels a bit self-indulgent but it’s always to marvel at the brilliant guests I’ve been lucky enough to chat to over the years. I just have to ignore the bits when I talk: hate the sound of my voice.

Tell us someone who currently doesn’t have a podcast but totally should. And why do you think their one would be amazing?

Billy Connolly. I mean, how tremendous would his podcast be? He’s such an incredible storyteller; his podcast could literally be about anything and I’d tune in faithfully just to hear that voice and his way of describing life in all its absurdity. For me he’d be the ultimate podcast guest. 

Pitch us a new podcast idea in exactly 25 words

Dog In A Catsuit which unpicks the weird and wonderful things people are overheard saying, in an attempt to make sense of the utter daftness.

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