Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Scotsman (2024)

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The UK Labour Party conference, featuring an interview with Anas Sarwar 31:22

1d ago31:22

31:22

Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Alex talks to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar from the conference floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Braveheart 14:37

19h ago14:37

14:37

This week we discuss the 1995 epic historical movie Braveheart directed by Mel Gibson. It stars Mel Gibson as William Wallace with a great supporting cast. As you can imagine the Scotsman is in his element. He is fired up. Riffing monologues. Telling stories about Glasgow and how he ended up in Australia. There's goosebumps and tingles galore as th…

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Erin Brockovich 32:15

19h ago32:15

32:15

This week we review the 2000 American biographical legal drama film Erin Brockovich directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film is a dramatisation of the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts, who initiated a legal case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company over its culpability for the Hinkley groundwater contamination incide…

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The independence referendum 10 years on, with Ian Blackford 31:04

9d ago31:04

31:04

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown are joined by former Westminster leader Ian Blackford to discuss the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, and what should happen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Interstellar 25:56

9d ago25:56

25:56

This week we are reviewing the 2014 epic science fiction drama film Interstellar directed and written by Christopher Nolan. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, and Michael Caine. Set in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from catastrophic blight and famine, the film follows a group of astronauts who t…

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12 Years a Slave 11:00

9d ago11:00

11:00

This week we discuss the 2013 biographical drama film 12 Years a Slave directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giammatti, Lupita Nyongó and many others. With 9 Oscar nominations this is a must watch true story. An incredibly important story about inhumanity, injustice, survi…

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Are we heading for a snap Holyrood election? 27:34

14d ago27:34

27:34

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the likelihood of a snap Holyrood election. Meanwhile, the row over winter fuel payments continues north and south of the Border, and the closure of Grangemouth spells grim news for 400 jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Whale 24:47

16d ago24:47

24:47

This week we review the 2022 American psychological drama film The Whale directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film stars (Oscar winner) Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, (Oscar nominated) Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The plot follows a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher who tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter, …

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The Deer Hunter 25:24

16d ago25:24

25:24

This week we discuss the 1978 American epic war drama film The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino. Nominated for 9 awards and winner of 5 - best picture, best director, best sound, best film editing and best supporting actor for Walken. This is a must see for all movie aficionados. This movie is about a trio of Slavic-American steelworkers whos…

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A grim start to the parliamentary year 22:33

21d ago22:33

22:33

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the impact of up to £500 million of public spending cuts in Scotland, and John Swinney's underwhelming Programme for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Best Sequels of all Time 10:52

27d ago10:52

10:52

This week we have one of our specials "the best sequels of all time". Now there are lots of great movies that have sequels - but are the sequels better than the original? That is the question we question on a few of our choices. There are sequels on superheroes, Lethal Weapon, 48 hours, Mission Impossible, Austin Powers, Terminator, Indiana Jones, …

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Highlander 8:55

23d ago8:55

8:55

This week we discuss the 1996 British American fantasy action adventure film Highlander starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and one of the Scotsman's favourites , Sean Connery. The film chronicles the climax of an age-old war between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and present-day storylines. It is the first film in the H…

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Back to the Future 26:51

23d ago26:51

26:51

This week we review the 1985 American science fiction film Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis. Set in 1985, it follows Marty McFly (Michael J Fox), a teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean built by his eccentric scientist friend Emmett "Doc" Brown (Christopher Lloyd), where he inadvertently prevents his fut…

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SNP conference special featuring an interview with Kate Forbes MSP 36:36

28d ago36:36

36:36

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the challenges facing the SNP as activists gather for the party's annual conference in Edinburgh. Alistair then talks to Kate Forbes, the deputy first minister, about what the SNP does now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Platoon 21:35

30d ago21:35

21:35

This week we are reviewing the 1986 American war film Platoon written and directed by Oliver Stone. Nominated for 8 Oscars and with 4 wins this is one of the most realistic war movies on film. Based on Stone's experiences from the war, follows a new US Army volunteer (Sheen) serving in Vietnam while his Platoon Sergeant and his Squad Leader (Bereng…

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Stand by Me 18:25

30d ago18:25

18:25

This week we are reviewing the 1986 American coming-of-age drama film Stand by Me directed by Rob Reiner. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body, the film is set in Oregon, in 1959, and stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell (in his film debut), as four boys who go on a hike to find the dead body of a missing bo…

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Battle of the Baddies 18:35

30d ago18:35

18:35

This week we have another special with the Aussie, the Scot and the Doc. Doctor Andrew brought in a surprise quiz for us to play. "Battle of the Baddies " We start with Andrew's top 16 baddies and then we play them off against each other, we vote who we think is the scariest - until - as they say in Highlander "there can be only 1" The Aussie is a …

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Tory leadership contests heat up, while SNP membership plummets 23:57

1M ago23:57

23:57

Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the latest manoeuvrings in the Tory leadership contests north and south of the border. Plus, how worried should the SNP be about its plummeting membership? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Pulp Fiction 24:54

1M ago24:54

24:54

This week we review the 1994 American independant crime film Pulp Fiction written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles, California. The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman. The title refers to the pulp magazines and hard…

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Pretty Woman 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

This week we are reviewing the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman directed by Garry Marshall. The film's story centers on Hollywood escort Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts) and wealthy businessman Edward Lewis (Richard Gere). Vivian is hired to be Edward's escort for several business and social functions, and their relationship develops duri…

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Doom and gloom 25:40

1M ago25:40

25:40

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the tight squeeze on public finances coming down the line. Plus, should classrooms ban mobile phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Deadpool & Wolverine 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

This week we are reviewing the 2024 American superhero comedy film Deadpool & Wolverine directed by Shawn Mendes. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman respectively star as Wade Wilson / Deadpool and Logan / Wolverine, alongside a cavalcade of star cameos. In the film, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his universe and par…

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The Karate Kid 27:20

1M ago27:20

27:20

This is the first - and the best - in the series of The Karate Kid movies - the original 1984 movie directed by John Avilsden (the oscar winning director of Rocky). It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. The Karate Kid follows the story of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey w…

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The Usual Suspects 28:18

2M ago28:18

28:18

This week we discuss the 1995 crime thriller film The Usual Suspects directed by Bryan Singer. The plot follows the interrogation of Roger "Verbal" Kint (played by Kevin Spacey), a small-time con man, who is one of only two survivors of a massacre. Through flashback and narration, Spacey tells an interrogator a convoluted story of events including …

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Riots and the Tory leadership contests 27:38

2M ago27:38

27:38

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the recent riots and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's response. Meanwhile, six MSPs have entered the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader. Who are the runners and riders? Plus, Alex has the latest on the contest down south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Forrest Gump 28:42

2M ago28:42

28:42

Today we are reviewing the 1994 American comedy drama film Forrest Gump directed by Robert Zemeckis. Winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Tom Hanks. The film follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States. It also stars Robin Wright a…

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Cast Away 21:38

2M ago21:38

21:38

Today we are reviewing Cast Away a 2000 American survival drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt. The Scotsman starts to tells the story of how this podcast started before the Aussie shuts him down. The Scotsman hasn’t watched Cast Away since it came out and thought he would be bored but boy was he impressed. H…

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Best Australian Films of all Time 12:11

2M ago12:11

12:11

Today we are reviewing what we think are the best Australian movies of all time. And there loads to choose from. What a great selection of Australian movies there are. We rattle through a lot of films before discussing our top 10. Will we agree or disagree on our number 1? Do you have a favourite? Could it be Baz Luhrman's big budget Australia with…

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The Sixth Sense 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

Today we review the 1999 American psychological thriller film The Sixth Sense directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychologist whose patient (Haley Joel Osment) claims he can see and talk to the dead. The Scotsman is triggered - it reminds him of the time he was locked in a cupboard as a child. The Aussie - well let's j…

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CODA. 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

Today we review the 2022 oscar winning coming-of-age comedy-drama film CODA written and directed by Sian Heder. It stars Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, the child of deaf adults (CODA) and only hearing member of her family, who attempts to help her family's struggling fishing business while pursuing her aspirations to become a singer. This podcast does…

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Jerry Maguire 17:32

2M ago17:32

17:32

Today we are reviewing the 1996 American sports comedy-drama film Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise as the sports agent Jerry Maguire, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renée Zellweger. Spawning several catchphrases into popular culture, such as "Show me the money!" ; "You had me at 'Hello'"; "You complete me" and "Help me help you" this is one of the…

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A Few Good Men 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

Today we are reviewing the 1992 American legal drama film A Few Good Men written by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and starring an ensemble case including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Morre, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J T Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jnr and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with th…

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The King's Speech... and Scottish Tory manoeuvring 26:56

2M ago26:56

26:56

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the King's Speech and the looming Scottish Tory leadership contest. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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Gladiator 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

This week we discuss the 2000 epic historical drama film Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe in his Oscar winning performance with Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou and other huge stars. Winner of best movie and best actor for Crow and guess what the Aussie does not like it! He doesn't rate this …

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American Beauty 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

This week we discuss the 1999 American black comedy drama film American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes in his directorial debut. Winner of 5 oscars this movie stars Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, an advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, played by Mena Suvari. Annette Benin…

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As Good as It Gets 20:52

3M ago20:52

20:52

This week we discuss the 1997 American romantic comedy drama film As Good as It Gets. It stars Jack Nicholson in his oscar winning role as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt in her oscar winning role as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear in his Golden Globe winning role as a gay artist. N…

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The Shawshank Redemption 12:41

3M ago12:41

12:41

This week we discuss the 1994 American prison drama The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. The film tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Over the following two decades, he befr…

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Goodfellas 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

This week we discuss the 1990 American biographical crime drama film Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino. The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980. This is one of the Scotsman's favourite and the A…

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A Star is Born 10:41

3M ago10:41

10:41

This week we discuss the 2018 American musical romantic drama A Star is Born directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliot. You will be surprised by both Rob and Rohans reaction to this one - one of the few movies Rob had not seen and there is a good reason for it. He hates this!!…

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Die Hard 19:29

3M ago19:29

19:29

This week we discuss the 1988 American action thriller film Die Hard starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia. Is this Bruce Willis's best film? We think so. Is it a Christmas movie? We discuss. "I loved it as a boy and I love it as a man" just one of the profound statements from the Aussie in this week's review of an all time classic…

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Dead Poets Society 9:23

3M ago9:23

9:23

This week we disuss the 1989 American coming of age film Dead Poets Society directed by Tom Schulman and starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Kurtwood Smith, Norman Lloyd and Lara Flynn Boyle. There's no messing around in this podcast. No hello. No story. They just get straight into it. This is one of the only fi…

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Rocky 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

This week we discuss the 1976 American sports drama film Rocky written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise and also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), a poor small-time club fighter gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight…

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The Silence of the Lambs 12:59

3M ago12:59

12:59

This week we discuss the 1991 American psychological horror thriller film The Silence of The Lambs starring Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer named "Buffalo Bill" who skins his female victims. To catch him, she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant ps…

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Rain Man 21:12

3M ago21:12

21:12

This week we discuss the 1988 American road comedy drama film Rain Man starring Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino. It tells the story of abrasive, selfish, young wheeler-dealer Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), who discovers that his estranged father has died and bequeathed virtually all of his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymo…

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Slumdog Millionaire 21:35

3M ago21:35

21:35

This week we discuss the 2008 British drama film Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle and starring Dev Patel in his film debut as Jamal. It narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. As a contestant on an Indian-Hindi version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Jamal surprises everyone by answering every questi…

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Welcome intro to Aussie and the Scotsman 1:14

3M ago1:14

1:14

A quick 1min intro to let you know who we are and what we are doing. It's not that deep - we discuss movies! Come along for the ride and discover, like the Scotsman did, that the Aussie has not seen many movies.Autor: Aussie and The Scotsman

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A political earthquake 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss an extraordinary night, fresh from attending general election counts in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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The final countdown 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the lay of the land with just one week to go until the general election - with the help of exclusive, Scotland-only Westminster polling by Savanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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The general election manifestos 27:58

3M ago27:58

27:58

From independence to the economy, Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the various party manifestos. Rachel speaks to Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton at the Royal Highland Show about her party's vision for rural Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Starmer launches Labour's manifesto and Douglas Ross self-destructs 29:35

4M ago29:35

29:35

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the Labour general election manifesto. Plus, has Douglas Ross thrown a grenade into his own party's campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable

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