Podcast with Poddy Wilson (@poddywilson) and Ciaran Whyte (@cwhytemusic) discussing the weirdest and wonderful oddities of our neighbouring nations.
In each episode Poddy and Ciaran bring a topic from their respective homelands to unravel and unpack. Join in their journalistic exploits as they seek to mend the fractured relationship between England and Scotland through a lens of silliness, appreciation, and acceptance.
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The intrepid duo of Ciaran Whyte and Poddy Wilson are BACK with a brand new episode of the Hadriatic Divide Podcast!
This time, we're on Scottish turf, discussing the Scots language, which, at the time of interviewing, had just been legally enshrined as an official language of the UK... (the episode edit's been a long time coming, we know!).
Prepare yourself to learn about the rich and resilient history of the Scots language, in between all the harebrained mutterings about whether weather and times of day are the same thing, what you might call a cow on holiday, and our producer's new nickname.
Find Len Pennie on social media - @misspunnypennie
If you have been affected by any of the topics in this episode, please visit the below websites (as mentioned by Len in her interview):
Women's Aid - https://womensaid.org.uk
Action Against Stalking - https://actionagainststalking.org/
Moira Anderson Foundation - https://moiraanderson.org
Many thanks to Len Pennie for her time, and for her incredible contributions to the Scots language and the literary world.
Email your feedback to hadriaticdividepod@gmail.com and tell us what topics you'd like to be covered on the Hadriatic Divide from both countries.
Theme music (Throw Me A Penny) written by Ciaran and Gordon Whyte of Whyte Noise. Recorded by Chris Waite at Gran's House Studios.
Outro music composed and performed by Gordon and Susan Whyte of Whyte Noise.
Cover art by Poddy Wilson.
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https://www.instagram.com/cwhytemusic/
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Check out our snazzy new website:
https://www.hadriaticdivide.weebly.com/
20 Mar 2026
Episode 4: The London Pearly Kings and Queens (with Evie Waldren and Teresa Watts)
On this episode of the Hadriatic Divide, Poddy does the Lambeth Walk (figuratively), dons her button suit (figuratively) and talks to two Pearly Queens (literally) in an attempt to learn about the history of London's Pearly Kings and Queens, a concept entirely unfamiliar to Ciaran.
The couple discuss what they would put on their own button suits, debate whether or not the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony was suitably inclusive of every country within the United Kingdom, and, most importantly, why Partick Thistle's horrifying mascot holds more importance in Ciaran's heart than Paddington Bear.
Will Pod convince Ciaran to adopt The Pearlies into Scottish culture? Listen to find out.
Follow Evie and Teresa on social media:
Evie - @pearlyevie
Teresa - @teresa.watts67
The Pearlies do amazing work for local charities around the areas they represent. Check out their respective websites for more information on how to donate/help with their fundraising efforts.
Evie is a member of the London Pearly Kings and Queens Society: https://pearlysociety.org.uk/ (https://pearlysociety.org.uk/)
Teresa is a member of the Original Pearly Kings and Queens Association:
https://thepearlies.org.uk/#home (https://thepearlies.org.uk/#home)
Thank you so much to Evie and Teresa for their time, insight and admirable charity work around London.
Email your feedback to hadriaticdividepod@gmail.com (mailto:hadriaticdividepod@gmail.com) and tell us what topics you'd like to be covered on the Hadriatic Divide from both countries.
Theme Music (Throw Me A Penny) written by Ciaran and Gordon Whyte of Whyte Noise. Recorded by Chris Waite at Gran's House Studios.
Outro music composed and performed by Gordon and Susan Whyte of Whyte Noise.
Cover art by Poddy Wilson.
Follow the Hadriatic Divide on instagram and TikTok:
https://www.instagram.com/hadriaticdivide/ (https://www.instagram.com/hadriaticdivide/)
https://www.tiktok.com/@hadriaticdivide (https://www.tiktok.com/@hadriaticdivide)
Follow Ciaran and Pod on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cwhytemusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/cwhytemusic/)
https://www.instagram.com/poddywilson/ (https://www.instagram.com/poddywilson/)
Check out our snazzy new website:
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28 Nov 2025
Episode 3: Shinty (with Gary Innes and Roddy Cairns)
On this episode of the Hadriatic Divide, Ciaran and Poddy delve into the fascinating world of Shinty - Scotland's unique national sport. The pair welcome back Gary Innes to the show to discuss his illustrious time as a player for club and country. They also hear from Roddy Cairns, captain of the Dunoon-Strachur Shinty Club (as well as being a wonderful stand-up comedian and man of many talents), and traipse all the way to a dreich Cowal peninsula to take in a game of shinty for themselves.
The couple partake in a fun shinty-related game of Ciaran's design, but also go off on plenty of tangents, such as Alex Horne encounters, television show theme tunes, and trying to name all the Scottish top-flight football teams (and (spoiler) scandalously forgetting the existence of Motherwell).
Theme music (Throw Me a Penny) written by Ciaran and Gordon Whyte of Whyte Noise and recorded by Chris Waite at Gran's House Studios.
Outro music composed by Gordon and Susan Whyte.
Cover art by Poddy Wilson.
Massive thank you to Gary and Roddy for giving up their time and providing their shinty expertise.
Email your feedback to hadriaticdividepod@gmail.com (mailto:hadriaticdividepod@gmail.com) and tell us what topics you'd like to be covered on the Hadriatic Divide from both countries.
This episode is NOT sponsored by Tennent's Lager... but we wish it was... 👉🏻👈🏻
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3 Oct 2025
Episode 2: Cheese Rolling (with Chris Anderson)
On this episode of Hadriatic Divide, Poddy surprises Ciaran with record-holding cheese chasing champion, Chris Anderson, as she delves into the fascinating history of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake. The couple sometimes stay on topic, but often stray into such nail-biting topics as Marblelympics, town criers and the origins of cake.
Will Poddy convince Ciaran to adopt this element of her culture into Scottish life? Listen to find out.
Theme music (Throw Me a Penny) written by Ciaran and Gordon Whyte of Whyte Noise. Recorded by Chris Waite at Gran's House Studios.
Outro music composed and performed by Gordon and Susan Whyte.
Cover art by Poddy Wilson.
HUGE thanks to Chris Anderson for his time, insight, and wonderful cheese chasing performances.
Email your feedback to hadriaticdivide@gmail.com (mailto:hadriaticdivide@gmail.com) and tell us what topics you'd like to be covered on Hadriatic Divide from both countries.
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30 May 2025
Episode 1: Take The Floor (with Gary Innes)
BBC Radio Scotland presenter Gary Innes shares insights on Scottish traditional music and dance with Ciaran and Poddy Wilson, exploring the nuances between country and ceilidh styles in this interview.
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