Best Big Rab Podcasts (2025)

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 454. Big Rab Show Live at Piping Live. 14th August 2025 57:34

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 454th Episode we bring you our second Live Show at this years Piping Live Festival. A massive thank you to The Big Rab Show Team, Cameron Barnes, Louise Smiton, John Dew and The Bagad Brieg Pipe Band. Such a packed show, performed in an incredibly warm Both Tent outside the National Piping Centre. Do…

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T•R•E•N•D•S: The One Where Tim, Mira, Emm And Alex Model Net Zero Pathways 1:21:43

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Time is running out to get your tickets for Chaos Trivia! Team LMSU is joining forces with the fabulous folks from Currently Speaking for a blockbuster crossover event, with special guests, the NEMchat Singers. Chaos Trivia is set for the first night of the All Energy Conference on Wednesday 29 October in Melbourne, and as predicted, tickets are se…

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The Hi-Lo Country (2035) 58:53

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In this special, rapid reaction bonus episode (freed from the paywall, in the National Interest) we provide the hottest of hot takes on Australia's new 2035 emissions reduction target, and the 1000+ pages of documents released by the Albanese Government this week. You're welcome! We'll be back in your feeds next Friday to talk Treasury modelling. M…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 453. Big Rab Show LIVE at Piping Live 13th August 2025 44:29

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 453rd Episode we bring you our first Live Show from the 2025 Piping Live Festival. Recorded in the Bothy tent, just outside the National Piping Centre we had some fantastic music and great chat. Many thanks to Anna Smart, Ross Miller and the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band for joining us on quite a…

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Once You Start Down The Wood Side, Forever Will It Dominate Your Destiny 1:29:42

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Step right up and get your tickets for Chaos Trivia! Team LMSU is joining forces with the fabulous folks from Currently Speaking for a blockbuster crossover event, with special guests, the NEMchat Singers! Chaos Trivia is set for the first night of the All Energy Conference on Wednesday 29 October in Melbourne. There will be trivia! Role playing? M…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 452. Belfast International Tattoo 2025 1:33:15

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 452nd Episode we bring you a special podcast from behind the scenes of the Belfast International Tattoo 2025. We catch up with the organisers and ofcourse the acts themselves, for another exciting event ! Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interview…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 451. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 2 1:48:23

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 451st Episode we bring you our second On The Ground Report from The World Pipe Band Championships 2025. We catch up with some folks along the way, and of course some amazing performances inside and outside the circle. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclus…

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Climate Hegemon: Gotta Catch Em All (Chinazard, Mimik-EU, Trumptwo) 1:11:37

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‘Abundance v Sufficiency: Dawn of Justice’ T-Shirt Edition The sufficiency movement is winning… at least when it comes to LMSU merch! If you haven’t read Abundance but keep finding yourself sucked into conversations about it, have we got the “No I haven’t read Abundance, that’s what podcasts are for” t-shirt for you! Merch as a proxy for ideologica…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 450. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 1 2:42:48

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 450th Episode we bring you our on the ground report from Day 1 of the World Pipe Band Championships 2025. Hanging out in final tuning, and catching a lot of the action before bands hit the circle. Plus we catch up with some interesting folks along the way. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backsta…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 449. Worlds Wrap Up 2025 1:47:16

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 449th Episode we bring you our 2025 World Pipe Band Championship wrap up podcast. We welcome back our panel of Rab Show team members and Scott Cunningham, and we go through every aspect of the biggest event of the Piping year. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recording…

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Like Sands Through The Hourglass, So Are The NEM Reviews Of Our Lives 1:39:22

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‘Abundance v Sufficiency: Dawn of Justice’ T-Shirt Edition With a sufficiency of sufficiency-themed t-shirts now on the streets, the universe is out of balance and your intrepid hosts need to balance the sufficiency yin with an abundance yang! And OH BOY did we have an abundance of abundance-themed t-shirt ideas for you. YOU need not have Abundance…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 448. Worlds Predictions 2025 1:12:49

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 448th Episode we bring you World Pipe Band Championship Prediction podcast. We welcome a panel of Rab Show team members and Scott Cunningham, and we attempt to predict who will win what, at the Big Yin. By no means are we experts.. We are simply fans of the music, and this is a bit of fun, and not to…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 447. Piping Live Preview 2025 1:30:03

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 447th Episode we bring you our 2025 Piping Live Preview show. We go through everything at this amazing festival, and give you our must see shows. Plus we try and catch up with all the lister mail and Weekly Drones from this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio r…

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Hey Big Spender, Blend A Little SAF For Me (Low Carbon, So Refined) 1:17:56

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‘More Sufficiency Now!’ tees - for a sufficiently limited time only There may no longer be an insufficiency of sufficiency themed t-shirts walking the streets but YOUR opportunity to join the burgeoning sufficiency movement is rapidly closing like the Overton window on climate ambition! YOU can make sufficiency a thing by heading to our merch page …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 446. Scottish Championships 2025 Wrap Up 1:54:13

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 446th Episode we bring you all the thoughts and opinions following the 2nd Major this season, the Scottish Championships. Some good, some bad, and some … umm…confusing view points shared from our judges... We get into it all. Plus we try and catch up with all the lister mail and news and views from t…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 445. The Rules 1:18:00

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 445th Episode we delve into the RSPBA rule books, and discuss some of the more interesting points that you may not be aware of. Plus we look forward to this weekends Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews,…

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Frankie My Dear, I Don’t Give A Damn (About GPGs not making Taxonomy v1.0) 1:25:31

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‘More Sufficiency Now!’ tees - for a limited time only Inspired by listener Rob Law’s question on why sufficiency isn’t more of a thing in Australia, Frankie speculates anew that a insufficiency of sufficiency-themed t-shirts may be to blame... but no more! YOU can make sufficiency a thing by heading to our merch page and grabbing one of these tees…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 444. UK Championships Wrap Up 2025 1:51:00

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 444th Episode we bring you all the thoughts and opinions following the 1st Major this season, the UK Championships. Some good, some bad, and some … umm…confusing... We get into it all. Plus we try and catch up with all the lister mail and news and views from this past week. Don’t forget we have lots …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 443. All Irelands 2025 Wrap Up 1:53:51

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 443rd Episode we bring you a full wrap up of the 2025 All-Ireland Championships. Plus we have a LIVE reaction to the World Championship draw which has just been published online, and we announce the line up for our Thursday show at Piping Live !! AND we catch up with all the news and views from aroun…

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We, The Climate Wonks Of Asia, In Order To Form A More Perfect CBAM... 1:33:14

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Frankie has a new (day) job! She’s heading to the Investor Group on Climate Change after more than nine years at the Property Council and is going to apply those well-honed extortion skills to the entire net zero transition! Your intrepid hosts are excited about electrifying all the things this week with big electrification policies landing in both…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 442. All-Irelands Preview 2025 1:20:44

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 442nd Episode we catch preview the up coming All-Ireland Championships due to be held this weekend in Derry/Londonderry. This has been shaping up to be quite a big event, with a full week long program of fringe events, so a lot to enjoy for piping fans. This plus we catch up with all the news and vie…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 441. Ross Miller 1:25:32

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 441st Episode we catch up with John Mulhearn from the National Piping Centre, as we hear all about the new set up for the 2025 Piping Live Festival. Plus we catch up with the incredibly busy Ross Miller !! We hear all about his up coming gigs, and ofcourse the big anniversary celebration for Inverara…

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Notorious RBD Vs (Too Much) RAB 1:18:14

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Support us on Patreon and grab some merch The merch is flying off the shelves (and into Summerupperer mailboxes near and far!). The website is live (and functional!) and the bonus episodes are tastier than Tennant’s home baked maruspice cookies. Join the Super Summerupperer secret society at www.letmesumup.net and click “Support LMSU” to get your f…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 440. Big Rab Show Team 2025 1:33:50

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 440th Episode we catch up with the Big Rab Show Team. We chat all about some of the most common complaints about our show, and our coverage. Including a belief that we are all really rich?? This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 439. Meet The Band - St Joseph's 1:12:39

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 439th Episode we catch up with the folks of St Joseph's Pipe Band. We hear all about their history and plans for the future. This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, excl…

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Abundance: A Zippy 40 Year Ride On Procedural Liberalism’s Fast Train To Nowhere 1:29:59

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It’s hard to believe your intrepid hosts birthed this little pod into the world a whole three years ago, but here we are! Still readin’ papers, still summing em’ up for YOU, our amazing Summerupperers! And to mark the occasion, we are celebrating with a triple scoop of gas policy, political philisophy and pod merch madness! That’s right, we’re SHIR…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 438. Meet The Band - Uddingston Strathclyde 1:43:24

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 438th Episode we have the first instalment of our new segment, Meet The Band. We catch up with the folks of Uddingston Strathclyde, as we hear all about their history and plans for the future. We also catch up with Kyle Warren, as he prepares to release a new collection of tunes !. All this plus we c…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 437. Cameronian Rifles Music Collection 1:28:23

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 437th Episode we hear about the development of a brand-new music collection from the world famous Cameronian Rifles Regiment. Plus we catch up with all the news and and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, excl…

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“Unlimited Power!!!” Cackle Energy Wonks Calculating Australia’s Clean Trade Opportunity 1:15:10

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! Every fortnight, the day after a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! This week we are taking stock of post-election shenanigans and implications fo…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 436. Andrew Graham 1:17:58

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 436th Episode we catch up with the new Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch Chairperson, Mr Andrew Graham. We hear all about his background in piping, and his hopes for this incoming season and years ahead. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 435. Jordan Aiken 1:17:40

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 435th Episode we catch up with an innovative bagpiper, teacher, and composer Jordan Aiken. Who is taking Bagpiping in a new and interesting musical direction. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backs…

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There Is Too Much: The Federal Election's Impact On Climate And Energy Policy 34:47

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Usually our Bonus Content is behind the paywall, but this week we're getting the Blue Screen Of Death from Apple Podcasts (somewhat ironic) and they won't let us post the show! So while we are on hold with IT, we're posting this week's bonus episode in the main feed so that A. those of you that are subscribed in Apple Podcasts get the ep. and B. th…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 434. David Duncan - DuncElectric 1:15:11

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 434th Episode we hear all about an interesting new innovation to hit the Bagpiping world, the DuncElectric Chanter Stock. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, ex…

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Pearls And Kidney Stones, Fresh And Steaming From The Bloody Guts Of The 2025 Election 1:08:23

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight when a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! This week we look beyond the election and consider …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 433. Cameron Morrison 1:18:37

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 433rd Episode we catch with international bagpiper Cameron Morrison, who has quite a story to tell. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, ep…

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If This Is Climate Fight Club, Does That Make Nick Stern Tyler Durden? 1:25:52

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight when a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! This week we are speed dating every* party’s climat…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 432. Richard McLauchlan 1:29:51

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 432nd Episode we catch up with two weeks of Piping News and views from around the piping scene. Plus we chat to Author and Bagpiper Richard McLauchlan, as he has written and published a brand new book exploring the Cultural History of Bagpipes. For more information and also where you can pick up a co…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 431. Anna Smart 47:58

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 431st Episode we chat to Anna Smart from the Rollin Drones. She talks all about her experience re-discovering bagpipes, and her journey back to playing again. Also her story of going viral, playing at Time Square and ontop of a table !.. Check out details of the Rollin Drones on the following link.. …

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Kill Bills: Showdown At The House Of Blue Flames 1:08:45

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight when a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! This week we talking about the Federal election cam…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 430. Piping in Concert 1:15:11

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 430th Episode we chat all about Piping in Concert. It’s a totally different dynamic from piping in a competition or parades. I chat all about my personal experience and detail all the various nuances I discovered recently. All this plus we bring you all the usual news and views from across the piping…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 429. Elias Alexander 1:10:59

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 429th Episode we catch up with a multi-instrumentalist who is taking bagpipes to a totally new musical genre. Elias Alexander, tells us all about his background in piping and what brought him to bring piping to the masses. You can check out more information on Elias on his website https://www.eliasal…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 428. Kids With Cancer Charity Night 2025 2:10:32

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 428th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2025 Kids With Cancer Charity Night. Including interviews from the folks involved and some of the amazing live performances on stage. It’s quite a packed podcast. Email us now - [email protected] Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We h…

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This Week on LMSU: Energy Measures That Weren't In The Budget That Wasn't Meant To Be 50:25

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight the day after a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because THERE IS TOO MUCH! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/Let…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 427. Kerr McQuillan 1:22:26

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 427th Episode we catch up with Kerr McQuillan. We hear all about what he has been up to lately and his exciting new innovations in the drumming world. You can check out more details and pick up one of his new drum pads on the following link. https://www.kerrmcquillan.com/ All this plus we catch up on…

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Some Energy Policies Are Bangers. Others Are The Wurst. 1:11:23

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight the day after a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because THERE IS TOO MUCH! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/Let…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 426. Where are we now? 1:44:39

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This episode of the Big Rab Show Podcast, is dedicated to the late Charlie Conway. Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 426th Episode we talk all about how far we have come from the beginning of our podcast, and just where are we now in the Piping Scene? That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. All this, plus we catch u…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 425. Piping Posers 1:26:29

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 425th Episode we talk all about the dreaded, Piping Poser. What even is a piping poser you may ask? Well we get into the very definition of the term and just what makes a Piping Poser… That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and vi…

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IEA Nuclear Wedge vs. CCA Atomic Wedgie 1:09:48

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Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight when a regular episode drops, there will be an additional, delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode hitting the feeds as well. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! Head on over…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 424. Ally the Piper, The Session 1:44:35

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 424th Episode we talk all about the very sad passing of a bagpiping legend, Bill Livingston. That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. Our topic this week, we catch up with Ally the Piper as she is set to release her new album “The session”. Be sure to check her out on tour also. Link…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 423. The Balvenie Medal 1:19:19

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 423rd Episode we chat with Helen Urquhart from the National Piping Centre, and respected judge and broadcaster Bob Worrall, as we learn all about the Balvenie Medal and its nomination process. You can learn more on the link below. https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/play/competitions/glenfiddich-solo-p…