Best The Braw And The Brave Podcasts (2025)

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Shereen Cutkelvin 52:46

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This week’s episode is in conversation with the insanely talented Shereen Cutkelvin. Pursuing a career in music from a very young age, Shereen’s innate talent and passion for music, inspired by her father who was a professional singer, saw her signed to the hugely successful band Neon Jungle, before going on to reach the semi finals of The XFactor …

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Sanjeev Kohli 1:08:27

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This week I’m in conversation with actor, presenter and writer Sanjeev Kohli. From his iconic portrayal of the beloved character Navid in Still Game to most recently starring in the hit Netflix series Dept Q, Sanjeev has curated a hugely successful and varied career to date. Enjoy this deep dive into Sanjeev’s life and work, from growing up as a cl…

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Robyn Richford 45:38

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This week’s episode is with Scottish broadcaster, TV presenter, DJ and host of Capital Scotland Breakfast Robyn Richford. From ITV's SCRAMBLED to BBC RADIO 1 she has carved out an incredible career to date, with her talent and charisma shining through in everything she sets her mind to. Determined and driven, her diverse skillset and experience acr…

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Jean Johansson 43:30

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This week I welcomed TV Presenter Jean Johansson to The Braw and The Brave.From The Disney Channel to Celebrity Masterchef, Animal Park to A Place in the Sun, Jean has curated a very successful and varied career to date, learning many valuable lessons from the inevitable knocks-backs and setbacks along the way. With determination, a strong work eth…

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Brian O’Sullivan 54:16

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This week I welcomed actor, musician, writer and producer Brian O’Sullivan to Up Next Studios to chat about his creative life and the incredible career he’s carved out to date! Discovering his innate talent and passion for theatre at a young age, treading the boards of London’s West End aged 9 in Oliver!, he has gone on to work on countless product…

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Darren Brownlie 51:07

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This week I welcomed actor Darren Brownlie to Up Next Studios to recount his incredible career to date! From his musical theatre training in London to completing a masters at the RCS in Glasgow (formerly RSAMD), Darren’s innate talent, boundless energy and creativity have seen him work across stage and screen as the ultimate triple threat. From Sco…

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Jonathan Watson 40:15

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This week I welcomed actor and fellow podcaster Jonathan Watson to Up Next Studios to recount his illustrious career to date. From Naked Video and City Lights in the 1980s, to Only an Excuse and the highly acclaimed Two Doors Down, Jonathan recalls the many adventures along the way in making some of the country’s most celebrated and beloved TV and …

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Cammy Barnes 41:42

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This week I welcomed singer songwriter Cammy Barnes to Up Next Studios to chat about his incredible career to date! From touring the world with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and National Theatre of Scotland to carving out a hugely successful solo career, Cammy’s innate talent and unwavering work ethic have seen him continue to soar as he pursues his pa…

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Rhona Lloyd 44:53

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. This week I welcomed professional rugby player Rhona Lloyd to Up Next Studios to delve into her incredible career to date and what drives her on and off the pitch! From gruelling training regimes to learning to play the bagpipes, we deep dive into the things that make her soul sin…

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Cherry West 34:10

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast all about people and their passions.This week I welcomed Sam Carlin aka Cherry West to Up Next Studios to talk all things Drag. Starting out aged 14, Cherry has performed up and down the country ands beyond at many high profile events in her signature colour red, making her mark on the UK Drag scene. From learnin…

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Dani Heron 35:20

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 240 is in conversation with actor Dani Heron who I invited to Up Next Studios to chat about her incredibly varied and successful career to date. From training in London and starring on the West End, to working on various productions here in Scotland and navigating life as …

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Weegie Hink Ae That? 28:03

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast all about people and their passions.Episode 239 is in conversation with Conor MackHardie Eliot Hannigan and Gregor Mackay aka musical comedy trio Weegie Hink Ae That? From sell-out Fringe runs to headline shows, whether it's songs about Aberdonian seagulls or pot holes, the Weegie boys’ banter-filled, witty, fast…

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Shannon Winton 50:52

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions! Episode 238 is in conversation with actor and stage school owner Shannon Winton. Sharing the highs and lows of pursuing a career in the arts, Shannon opens up about her journey thus far and how a life saving surgery gave her even more determination to achieve her goals! A talented…

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Lorenzo Novani 1:10:39

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about Rilke and their passions! Episode 237 is in conversation with Lorenzo Novani the writer of the ‘chip shop play’ Cracked Tiles and co-writer of the stage version of Hilda De Felice’s WW2 story Loving the Enemy. Both shows are regularly performed in Scotland and beyond, with recent performances in Milan and T…

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Frances Thorburn 57:40

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 236 is in conversation with actor and singer Frances Thorburn. From stage to screen, busking on the streets of Glasgow to high profile events, Frances has carved out an incredibly varied and highly successful career doing what she loves. From landing her dream role on River…

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Paul Michael 1:16:47

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 235 is in conversation with singer Paul Michael. Recognising his incredible innate vocal talent at a young age, Paul’s parents supported and nurtured his passion for music which saw him go on to study music. After starring on ITV’s Starstruck, uploading a video of him on to…

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Eddie Dobbie Part 2 1:29:15

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incred…

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Eddie Dobbie Part 1 1:22:36

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incred…

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Dylan Wood 1:08:05

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 232 is in conversation with actor and musician Dylan Wood.Discovering a love and natural talent for performing as a young person at Forefront Stage School, Clackmannanshire born Dylan went on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Since graduating, alongside his sc…

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Jane Henderson 43:00

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 231 is in conversation with singer and entertainer Jane Henderson. Discovering her natural talent and passion for singing at a young age, Jane has performed across the UK and beyond, wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals. From recording her own music to headlining at…

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Rachel Campbell 53:30

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 230 is in conversation with actor, dancer, vocalist and vocal coach Rachel Campbell. Discovering a love for the stage at a young age, Rachel studied Musical Theatre at New College Lanarkshire (formerly Motherwell College) before going on to carve out a hugely successful car…

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Alex McCall 52:56

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 229 is in conversation with BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker and director Alex McCall. Having made over 80 films across his stellar career thus far, his love for storytelling has seen him travel the globe unearthing the most incredible stories. From the critically …

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Charlene Boyd 56:55

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 228 is in conversation with actor and writer Charlene Boyd. Discovering a passion for acting as a teenager, since graduating from drama school, Charlene has gone on to carve out a hugely successful career both on stage and on screen. Nominated for Best Actress at the Critic…

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Sheridan Nicol 1:02:34

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 227 is in conversation with Creative Director of Jazzart UK College of Performing Arts Sheridan Nicol. Following in the footsteps of her mother who was a dance teacher, Sheridan began to carve out an incredibly successful career in dance and theatre from a young age. From …

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Angela McCallum 1:05:07

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 226 is in conversation with Angela McCallum aka Scottish Vocal Coach. With a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts and currently working on her ARSM in Classical and Musical Theatre Singing, Angela has carved out an incredibly successful career as a vocal coach and piano teacher, wo…

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André Agius 1:08:57

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 225 is in conversation with Edinburgh-based Maltese Theatre Director André Agius. Having directed numerous productions in Malta, he came to further his education here in Scotland , after obtaining his BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies at the University of Malta and also studying…

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Sean Connor 1:00:52

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 224 is in conversation with actor Sean Connor. Pursuing his passion from a young age, Sean started his career on screen whilst attending youth theatre. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, he has appeared in numerous film and television projects, includi…

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Charlie from Bang Bang Scotland 1:09:46

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 223 is in conversation with Charlie of Bang Bang Scotland. Starting off her professional life studying dance in Liverpool, Charlie pursued a career in performing and choreographing, working across the UK on a plethora of projects and productions, from theatre to education, …

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Sad Girls Club 2024 1:14:52

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language Welcome to The Club! Been broken up with? The patriarchy getting you down? Cry behind your pal’s garage and ruin the party again? Well, have no fear because Sad Girls Club is here!Episode 222 is in conversation with actors Hannah Morton, Hannah S…

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DRIVE with Ross Baxter and Chiara Sparkes 1:03:03

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 221 is in conversation with Ross Baxter and Chiara Sparkes, the masterminds behind DRIVE- Scotland’s new and exciting musical theatre partnership. Best friends and both professional actors, the pair decided to create a musical theatre cabaret experience like no other, show…

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Megan Black 1:12:07

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions!Episode 220 is in conversation with Scottish singer songwriter Megan Black. With emphasis on themes such as feminism, mental health and the LGBTQ+ community, Megan’s unique sound and captivating stage presence has seen her win awards and gain a loyal following here in Scotland and …

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Queenz Sounds 51:44

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 219 is in conversation with EJ Kempson founder of QUEENZ SOUNDS- a UK charity which aims to empower artists and promote equality within the music industry. A platform supporting women and LGBTQ+ musicians to help further their careers and grow as artists, they host events s…

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Courtney Stoddart 1:20:38

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Please note: In this episode there are references to addiction, abuse and trauma which some may find triggering. Please find helpful links below. Episode 218 is in conversation with acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Courtney Stoddart. A published poet and seasoned performer, he…

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Sandy Thomson 2:03:12

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.N.B. This episode contains some strong languageEpisode 217 is in conversation with Sandy Thomson, a writer and director working in both theatre and film in the UK and the USA. Artistic Director of theatre company Poorboy, telling stories came naturally from growing up in a family o…

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John McLarnon 1:11:39

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Th Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 216 is in conversation with actor and musician John McLarnon. Attending the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to study musical theatre after completing a degree in music, John has gone on to star in a plethora of productions across the UK and beyond, including We Will Rock You…

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Craig Andrew Mooney 1:03:09

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 215 is in conversation with actor, producer and author Craig Andrew Mooney. With storytelling playing a huge role in his upbringing, Craig switched paths and pursued acting entering the world of TV and film in 2016, following a career in teaching. Cast in Mile Away Film’s …

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Gareth Williams 1:10:06

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions Episode 214 is in conversation with award-winning composer Gareth Williams. From growing up in Armagh to studying in Belfast, before moving to Glasgow to continue his education in music composition, Gareth’s love of storytelling has seen him create a hugely impressive and extensive…

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Across The Universe 51:03

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions Episode 213 is in conversation with just some of the masterminds and talent behind Across The Universe, a production celebrating The Beatles’ “studio years” of 1966-1970. Musicians Davie Calder, Graeme Quinn and Paul Devlin join the BrawBrave Clan to document the origins and journe…

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Hannah Donaldson 1:01:09

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions Episode 212 is in conversation with actor Hannah Donaldson. First finding her tribe at youth theatre and in am dram, Hannah then studied at Glasgow’s RSAMD (now RCS) going on to carve out a stellar career in both stage and screen. From National Theatre of Scotland to Dundee Rep, ST…

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Emma Ready 1:11:13

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions N.B. This episode references coercive control. Please see helpful links below.Episode 211 is in conversation with Bgirl, choreographer and educator Emma Ready. With a hugely successful breaking career spanning over 25 years, she has travelled the globe dancing, as well as becoming …

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Laura McGuire of Mara Adventures 1:22:26

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references sexual abuse. See the helpful links below. Episode 210 is in conversation with ocean advocate and athlete Laura McGuire. With over a decade of training and experience working all over the globe, Laura is scuba diving and free-diving instructor, as well…

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Emma Dunlop 1:02:44

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 209 is in conversation with singer-songwriter Emma Dunlop. With natural talent and a real passion for music, Emma was playing guitar and writing songs from a young age, which led to her supporting Midge Ure and Richie Havens on tour in her late teens. Taking an impromptu t…

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BrawBrave LIVE with Ryan K Davidson and Colin Cloud 35:16

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. (This was a live event and so the sound quality isn’t quite the usual standard.)In June 2023 I I had the absolute privilege and pleasure of hosting a Q&A with the two mas…

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Gary Bennet 1:51:53

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. Episode 207 is in conversation with actor, singer and musician Gary Bennet. Finding his passion for rock music at a young age, Gary became an accomplished guitarist and s…

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Eilidh Loan 1:29:34

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes contains some strong language and references mental health issues. See helpful links below. Episode 206 is in conversation with award-winning actor, writer and director Eilidh Loan. Graduating from Guildford School of Acting Eilidh has pursued her passion for st…

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Solas Festival 49:03

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 205 is in conversation with some of the team behind Solas Festival. A celebration of arts and ideas, Frank Strang, Tami Pein and Morag Wells explain the origins and ethos of this 3 day spectacular in Perthshire which aims to connect all walks of life through various art fo…

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Reeltime Music with Ryan Currie 1:23:56

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. “It’s youth work dressed as rock and roll for disadvantaged young people in North Lanarkshire”Episode 204 is in conversation with Ryan Currie, Project Manager of Reeltime Music. Providing opportunities for participants to be creative and learn new skills, Reeltime Music cater thei…

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Scott Cooper 2:01:43

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 203 is in conversation with Scott Cooper- owner of Belle & Blackley and co-founder of the Cross Cultural Curl Collective. Unable to find a anyone who could correctly treat his hair type as a teenager, Scott embarked on his hairdressing journey and has gone on to become one …

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Andy Clark 1:17:08

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.Episode 202 is in conversation with actor Andy Clark. Taking inspiration from his early years in Blairgowrie watching his church minister play the Dame in the local pantomime, Andy eventually decided pursue his love for acting and went to study at Dundee College and Royal Academy o…

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Katie Barnett 1:04:34

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 201 is in conversation with actor, singing coach and playwright Katie Barnett. Carving out a hugely successful and varied career thus far, Katie’s passion for performing started at an early age, with her local panto being a real inspiration and highlight of the family cale…