The Glasgow Podcast

The Glasgow Podcast: Fat Brestovci's new wine bar

Radio presenter Fat Brestovci and his sister Festa have opened a new wine and snacks bar on Great Western Road, continuing a family history in hospitality that has been part of the West End food and drink scene for 20 years. Fat shares stories about growing up in hospitality and what comes next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jennifer Reoch's Best of Glasgow

In the latest episode of The Glasgow Podcast, television presenter Jennifer Reoch shares her neighbourhood favourites and memories of Glasgow. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pat and Greg Kane on Hue and Cry

When brothers Pat and Greg Kane of Hue and Cry take the stage, forty years of shared creativity lies beneath every note. This, the pair will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Scottish Music Awards - a recognition of not just their hits, but of a lifelong dialogue between two musicians. This episode of The Glasgow Podcast takes a look at the local inspiration behind some of their music, the music scene in the 1980s and the international influences that brought their music from Coatbridge to Glasgow, then to the world. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Glasgow Podcast: 10 years of music at Saint Luke's

In the last decade, Glasgow’s East End has been transformed, and few places symbolise that change more than Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox. Set in a restored former church on Bain Street, the venue has become a landmark for live music while The Winged Ox bar and kitchen has grown into a neighbourhood favourite. From Baby Strange’s first gig to surprise sets from international stars, weddings, Sunday roasts, and community nights, the venue is now woven into the cultural fabric of the city. On its 10th anniversary, we spoke with owner Michael Woods about falling in love with the building, the gigs that he most enjoyed, and what the future holds for the future and the area around The Barras. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Glasgow Podcast: A conversation with Irvine Welsh

An open and candid conversation with Irvine Welsh about his life and work, the legacy of Trainspotting and his favourite places in Glasgow. We chatted ahead of the premiere of new documentary film Reality Is Not Enough about his work, career and daily life. Irvine Welsh is at a crossroads in his life. After finding huge success with several film adaptations and six million books sold worldwide, he has become acutely aware of his mortality. Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, join the outspoken author as he takes on a wild new journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.   This captivating piece of autobiographical filmmaking combines intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from his novels narrated by Liam Neeson (Batman Begins, Star Wars), Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything, Shameless), musician Nick Cave, Ruth Negga (Ad Astra, Passing) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence, The Irishman). ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.