Everyone has got a story to tell, and it’s our stories, interests and experiences that make us unique and who we are. For talks sake is a podcast that talks with real "every day to day" people from all backgrounds, letting them tell their stories and discuss whatever else comes up.
In this episode I talk with Robyn Dalrymple. Throughout Robyn's life she has faced various challenges with her health and is living with Crohn's disease. Living with the disease for 12 years, Robyn talks about the struggles she has faced and continues to face with her physical and mental health, bullying and missing out on things we take for granted. Obstacles like this hasn't stopped Robyn for pursuing her dreams of acting! She has worked on productions by the BBC and Warner Brothers, appeared various times on BBC Radio Scotland and newspaper and magazine articles written about her story. You can find Robyn on all social media platforms by searching "Robyn Dalrymple".
12 May 2024
John Kerr
In this episode I talk with John Kerr. When John left school he wasn't sure what career path to talk. He eventually found himself working in the health and fitness industry. John is a personal trainer who has a successful online coaching platform where he "helps guys shed belly fat and build muscle without feeling embarrassed or confused in the gym". You can find John on Facebook and Instagram by searching John Kerr.
6 Mar 2024
Jack McPhail
In this episode I talk with Jack McPhail. Jack's alter ego is the fabulous drag queen Miss Sasha Blaze. Starting at a young age and the hard work Jack's put in his success has continued to grow and grow. Jack and Miss Sasha Blaze has performed up and down the country with their shows - "Camp Carnage", " Miss Sasha Blaze: Fresh Outta Lockdown!", "Hot Stuff" and "Still fat! Still single". The cards are definitely on the table with Jack, as he tells all and tells it how it is. You can find Miss Sasha Blaze on Facebook by searching Miss Sasha Blaze.
17 Feb 2024
Les Hoey, MBE
In this episode I talk with Les Hoey, MBE. Committing to over 30 years of his life to charity work, Les talks about his life growing up in a working class background, his career on the railway to the phenomenal work the charity he founded does. For the hard work Les has done to helping sick children and their families, he has met many famous faces such as Ed Sheeran, Johnny Depp and Beyoncé and was awarded an MBE in 2013 for his charity work. Les Hoey Dream Makers Foundation is an independent charity that supports sick children, if you want to help or support the charity you can find them on Facebook or their website: https://leshoeymbedreammakerfoundation.org/
3 Feb 2024
Billy Kirkwood
In this episode I talk with Billy Kirkwood. Billy is a multi-award winning stand up comedian, actor, writer, commentator and radio presenter. Various amounts of topics come up in this episode from comedy to wrestling and all things in between. With the hilarious and energetic personality Billy has, you will have you sore ribs from laughing. You can see Billy's new stand up show called "House Party" on March 30th at Drygate, Glasgow. You can listen to Billy's radio show from 2pm Monday to Friday on Edge 2.
21 Jan 2024
David Coulter, MBE
In this episode I talk with karate hall of famer, David Coulter. David has dedicated his life to the teachings of karate. Through the inspiration from his family as well as the passion, discipline and determination to karate, David has won gold at the European and World Championships. We talk about his club, coaching and it's successes. Bearing the Olympic torch in the 2012 Olympics, being awarded an MBE in 2013 and the love and support David has received from his family.
12 Jan 2024
Graeme Cameron
In this episode I talk with Graeme Cameron. Born and raised in Shortlees, Kilmarnock Graeme has been dedicated and passionate about whatever project and lifestyle he sets his mind to. Graeme talks about his band Cider Spiders and their successes and playing at festivals like T in the Park and Wickerman. Graeme also talks about his life/passion for running and creating the project which would become Pylon. Pylon has had sold out shows at The Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock and Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. We talk about all things in between and have a good laugh with a few of the stories Graeme shares.
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