The Perth Podcast

Get ready for an incredible milestone as the podcast hits episode 40 (and discover which host has and which hasn't hit that already!) Join us to celebrate as we embark on a captivating journey through the extraordinary life of Kyle Wilson, a true local legend. Kyle, a travel blogger, has explored breathtaking destinations around the world, and in this episode he takes us along for the ride. Brace yourself for tales of adventure, hard work and heartbreak as he shares his experience of jet-setting and creating his remarkable travel blog. But Kyle's story doesn't stop there. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover his deep commitment to his local community. Discover how he makes a difference through charity work, spreading kindness and positivity wherever he goes. And that's not all – we'll dive into his experience as a caring individual, shedding light on the challenges and rewards that come with it. And hold onto your seats for a surprise treat! Kyle spills the beans about an unforgettable encounter with none other than Ant & Dec at one of the year's biggest events. You'll get an exclusive peek behind the scenes and feel like you're right there, hanging out with these beloved personalities. Join us for an engaging, heartfelt, and fun-filled episode as we celebrate this significant milestone with Kyle. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and uplifted by his remarkable journey through travel, community, and unforgettable encounters. Check out Kyle's Travel Blog on YouTube as well as the CareBlair website Theme music by Jason Blyth

In this episode Ian and Stobbie are joined by Tom and Keira Hanratty to discuss Tom's upcoming expedition in aid of the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. High Road to Dornoch will see Tom and his brother Michael walk and kayak from Musselborough to Dornoch via The West Highland Way for nearly 260 miles over 14 days. The episode explores the reasons behind the fundraising efforts as both father and daughter relive their harrowing experience of when their family required the SCAA in the summer of 2017. Details on how you can donate and follow this incredible undertaking can be found at ⁠https://linktr.ee/highroadtodornoch⁠ Warning: episode contains injury detail.

After a long break, Ian and Stobbie are back with a brand new episode!  The second episode of this Podcast was the lights switch on back in 2019. Now, three years later, the guys have returned to the studio for this year's offering. And what an offering it is!  Find out all about what will be happening on the day: where to be, who to see, where to park (just kidding, you're on your own for that one) Also, as promised, here's the link to The Santa Run Registration https://runabc.co.uk/perth-santa-run Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

Ian and Stobbie got to talk to the cast of Perth's hottest new show Oh When The Saints, a show all about Perthshire’s finest football club and the community that supports it. They chat to community cast members Kev, Beverley, John & Steve as well as actors Colin McCredie and Tom McGovern. Want some audio from the show as well? It's all in here. Unfortunately, the episode also features banter from our hosts, but you wouldn't have it any other way, right? Right?? The show is running from the 3rd June to the 18th June 2022 and you can book tickets at the Horsecross Website Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

Episode 36 is as jam-packed as our studio was!  Ian and Stobbie catch up Frazer, Claire and Rhuaraidh from The Perth Parrots, Perth's very own LGBTIQ+ inclusive Floorball team & community group. We find out the origin story of the Parrots, what they do, who they're for and how you can join. The Perth Parrots are much more than just a sports team, as we discover on the episode. We also hear from some of the members of the team when we went along to one of their training sessions at Bells. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/PerthParrots/ Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

Join Ian and Stobbie as they explore the success of Mindspace's partnership with Horsecross. The workshop was designed to help boost mental wellbeing by giving an "opportunity to connect, explore and express your personal story through creative writing story telling." Ian went along to one of the workshops to chat to some of the participants as well as attending the readings at the end of the course. A massive thank you to everyone who spoke to us and well done to everyone who took part in the course. Information about the course can be found at https://mindspacepk.com/services/my-life-my-story/ Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

In this mini-episode, a continuation of episode 34, Ian and Stobbie went along to the Soup Kitchen previously mentioned by Gareth. They chat to a number of people there about the service, what it means to them and how essential such a service is.  Find out more about Perth Gospel Hall at their website or on their Facebook page Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

In episode 34, Ian and Stobbie find out about all the amazing work in our community from Perth Gospel Hall. From Toddler Groups to Care Home Visits, Football games to Soup Kitchens they cover a wide range of activities and support a lot of our people in Perth. Gareth Edwards joins us to explain all about it and tell us who it's all available to (hint - it's you) Find out more about Perth Gospel Hall at their website or on their Facebook page Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

In this episode, Ian and Stobbie are joined by Matt Wester to update us on his work on bringing an LGBT+ Hub to Perth. Matt previously featured in Episode 27 when he was at Pride in the Yard to consult with the community on what they'd like to see from a Hub. You can find out more information on Matt's work at https://pinksaltire.com/ as well as https://heartlands.lgbt/ Please note the Podcast Workshop mentioned for 23rd March has been postponed due to Covid. Follow Pink Saltire on social media for updates on this. Theme tune by Jason Blyth You can get in touch at [email protected] as well as on the socials. As always, like, subscribe, tell your friends and help us shout out about all the great stuff going on in Perth. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theperthpodcast

In this very special episode, Stobbie went along to Perth Museum & Art Gallery to chat with Collections Officer Dr Mark Hall about the Romans: Edge of Empire exhibition currently on. Romans: Edge of Empire is on until 6th February 2022. Support the work Culture Perth and Kinross does by donating here. Culture Perth & Kinross A seasonal podcast from Culture Perth and Kinross, the cultural charity responsible for managing the library, archives, local family history and museum services in Perth and Kinross. Find them on Spotify here. We would like to say a massive thanks to the Museum for this episode, it was great fun!