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    Thistle Do Nicely

    A Podcast About Scotland.

    Rory "Haverin" Angus, Chris "Caber Crusher" Irvine & Jonny "The Highland Flinger" Naismith: We are three life long friends and displaced Scotsmen, who get together to talk about our homeland, the weird stuff that happens there and to remind us why we are the way we are.

    Email: thistledonicelypod@gmail.com

    Website: www.thistledonicelypod.com

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    Episodes (107)

    Burns After Reading: TDN Takes You to Dinner

    Burns After Reading: TDN Takes You to Dinner

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    Happy Burns Night readers!
     
    Chris and Rory (no Jonny this week) are back for another sporadic episode of your favourite no-nonsense podcast.

    This week we discuss the perfect Burns Supper music, food, drinks and guests.

    Don something tartan, get the haggis, neeps and tatties on the go and pour yourself something delicious as you sit down to dinner with the TDN lads. 

    Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

    https://flaviar.com/blogs/flaviar-times/burns-night-fun-facts
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomond
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Cumming
    Chvrches - The Mother We Share
    The Corries - Lewis Bridal Song 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgiRY0rYuu4
    The High Life Theme
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scHphdssFIc


    Thistle Do Nicely
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    A Disgusting Christmas in Scotland

    A Disgusting Christmas in Scotland

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    We're back for a one off Christmas Special!

    The allure of the new Hallmarkesque movie Christmas in Scotland was too much to keep us away.

    We missed you dear readers, so I hope you heat up the mince pies,  brew up some hot chocolate with whipped cream, and coorie in with the Thistle Do Nicely Lads for some Christmas fun.

    Sláinte


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    Christmas in Scotland (2023) Dir. David Lumsden

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28421048/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_christmas%2520in%2520sc
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/24/k-pop-band-mistakenly-sport-wrong-rangers-shirts-at-dallas-gig
    https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23952318.ayrshire-eatery-send-deep-fried-mars-bars-space/
    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tree-cutters-killing-thousands-of-red-squirrels-campaigners-fear-cchm3bcw9


    Episode 100: Edge of Glory

    Episode 100: Edge of Glory

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    Hello folks! We are very sorry about the past few weeks, it's been a bit hectic here in TDN land, but we were finally able to meet and record the fabled episode 100.

    Don't get too excited, it's a bit of a rambly shambles, but it has new songs, a quiz, Scottish news and a lot of navel gazing.

    We edge ourselves, each other, but most of all we edge the readers!

    Thank you all for going on this journey with us, we truly did not deserve our readers.

    Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9443048/two-ufos-size-jeep-spotted-scotland/

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/holyrood-consider-bonkers-plan-ban-27888844

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/scotlands-dog-suicide-bridge-worlds-27826374

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9447271/scots-baffled-as-alpaca-spotted-hanging-out-car

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62673476

    https://www.matteason.co.uk/scotbeats/

    Fatboy Slim - Praise You 

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/day-vladimir-putin-stole-pocketful-27808979

    Whisky Part 2: Quizzes, Lagavulin & Diabetic Urine Whisky

    Whisky Part 1: It Makes Us Frisky

    Whisky Part 1: It Makes Us Frisky

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    Finally we get round to talking about the greatest drink on the planet. Scotland's best export!
    Unfortunately, seeing as we don't like to make it easy for ourselves we decided to do an A-Z of whisky....

    So pop a cork, get some water on the side and settle in with a Mountain Dew chaser as you listen to this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.  

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:


    https://bevvy.co/whisky/isabellas-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky/jwhy

    https://www.ft.com/content/10ff54be-e215-409e-ae4b-71e885ec03a8

    https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pissky

    https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/food-and-drink/whisky

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2018/04/29/whisky-hunting-20-rare-and-incredibly-hard-to-find-whiskies-worth-the-investment/?sh=5a8a84d55f03

    https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/whisky-heroes/7852/the-pattison-brothers/

    https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/18705/macallan-1926-malts-fetch-world-record-1-2m/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/40-scotch-whisky-christmas-quiz-23188906

    https://www.thesingleton.com/

    https://www.foodandwine.com/news/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reach

    https://whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/p/z-whisky-glossary.html

    https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/20215/10-of-the-world-s-weirdest-whiskies/

    https://www.mantelligence.com/most-expensive-scotch-whisky/

     Campbeltown Loch by Andy Stewart

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_P46gNf_k

    Epic Trailer by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/

    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

    Creative Commons CC BY 3.0

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 2: Scottish Hero or Scotland's Downfall?

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 2: Scottish Hero or Scotland's Downfall?

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!
     
    It's part two of our consideration of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his legacy of a Scottish legend or an Italian coward.

    We try to figure out if he was the plucky underdog who came home to fight the English or a spoilt brat who's hubris  caused the deaths of many impressionable Scots.

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

    https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210
    https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charlie
    https://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuart
    https://cullodenbattlefield.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-secret-symbols-of-the-jacobites/
    https://www.ksby.com/what-means-1-staircase-baluster-upside-down

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 1: Fancy Lad Goes On Holiday, Picks A Fight, Loses

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Part 1: Fancy Lad Goes On Holiday, Picks A Fight, Loses

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!
     
     We said we'd never talk about it. Turns out we lied.



    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

    https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/things-to-do/10-surprising-facts-about-bonnie-prince-charlie-1445210
    https://www.jacobitetrail.co.uk/bonnie-prince-charlie
    https://puckstruck.com/2020/08/11/bonnie-prince-chuck/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Edward_Stuart
    https://cullodenbattlefield.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-secret-symbols-of-the-jacobites/
    https://www.ksby.com/what-means-1-staircase-baluster-upside-down

    So I Married An Axe Murderer: A Birth Diversity Treat To Ourselves

    So I Married An Axe Murderer: A Birth Diversity Treat To Ourselves

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!
     
    This week is very indulgent.

    We are joined by friend of the pod David Lawrence from the Scrum of the Earth podcast to talk about our favourite movie of all time So I Married An Axe Murderer starring scotophile Mike Myers who is playing duel roles as the love struck and confused Charlie and Charlie's hilariously Scottish father Stuart Mackenzie.

    Not going to lie folks, this is just a quote fest, but we had a lot of fun discussing this one, so hopefully you'll have fun listening!  

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

     https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/stars-who-made-it-big-edinburgh-fringe-846297

    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/POWERS+OF+SCOTLAND%3B+Mike+Myers+scoffed+free+meals+in+the+TV+studio...-a060512084

    https://www.thenational.scot/news/20188636.actor-mike-myers-chose-scottish-accent-shrek/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Myers

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_I_Married_an_Axe_Murderer

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108174/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    The La's There she goes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kptp9SmM5Y

    https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/scottish-soccer-hooligans/2868175

    So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) Dir. Thomas Schlamme

    Susan Boyle: The "Hairy Angel" of Blackburn

    Susan Boyle: The "Hairy Angel" of Blackburn

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    This week we look back at the incredible and inspiring and bonkers story of Susan Boyle; the local singer who came on to the Britain's Got Talent stage in 2009 looking "old", "frumpy", "weird" and many other unflattering adjectives, only to blow the judges, the audience and the world away.

    After her appearance she became the biggest ever viral sensation to hit social media. Her rise to fame was devastatingly fast, having an impact on her mental health and well being, but ultimately changing her life forever, while giving her the influence to big time Obama!

    We also discuss how she got some of her terrible nicknames.

    If you hear some atmospheric rumblings in this episode it's because Chris was recording in a storm. It only adds to the drama of Su Bo's incredible life and career. 

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

     

    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism
    Susan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar (2011) dir. Osca Humphreys
    https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/youtube-lists-mostwatched-videos-of-2009
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britain%27s_Got_Talent_(series_3)#Final_(30_May)
    I DREAMED A DREAM - THE SUSAN BOYLE STORY (2009) dir. David Notman-Watt
    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/apr/18/susan-boyle-britains-got-talent
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143464686526
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXXDF2bwdFs
    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jun/01/susan-boyle-taken-to-priory-clinic
    https://www.theguardian.com/media/mediamonkeyblog/2009/jul/22/barack-obama-susan-boyle
    https://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/susan-boyle-turns-down-date-with-obama/097e7c0f-78c1-4b59-be06-10112003015f
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Boyle
    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-11793403
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn7So0NC74s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUY300UJjGE
    https://playbill.com/article/new-musical-i-dreamed-a-dream-to-tell-susan-boyles-life-story-com-180156
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99vN7pB8zco
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5sFowfXKO0
    500 Miles by Susan Boyle, Written by Charlie Reid, Craig Reid

    The Mad Piper: D-Day's Scottish Soundtrack

    Biffy Clyro Part 2: A Wee Bit More Than Only Revolutions

    Biffy Clyro Part 2: A Wee Bit More Than Only Revolutions

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    We are back with part 2 of our look into the incredible, unpredictable and prolific career of the boys from Kilmarnock.

    This week we look at their career following the release of their incredible album Only Revolutions, and pick out some of our favourites bits from their new documentary, audaciously called Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland 

    Restock your festival bag and stretch out your headbanging muscles and rock out to this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely.

    Also, check out our Biffy playlist on Spotify: 
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:


    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

    Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland (2022) Jack Lowe
    https://www.amazon.com/Biffy-Clyro-Cultural-Sons-Scotland/dp/B09T29Z2Q2
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
    https://www.biffyclyro.com/releases/the-vertigo-of-bliss/
    https://drownedinsound.com/releases/3366/reviews/7231-
    https://comics-albumcovers-blog.tumblr.com/post/79457594897/milo-manara-questions-and-answers-biffy
    https://www.discogs.com/artist/269159-Biffy-Clyro
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hE
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

    Biffy Clyro Part 1: Mon The Biff

    Biffy Clyro Part 1: Mon The Biff

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

     We are back baby. Apologies for the missed week last week, but we are back with a banger.

    It is one of the much coveted, but very rare Jonny run episodes this week as he takes us through the first half of the incredible and unpredictable band Biffy Clyro.

    Pop your headphones on and look out you favourite rock socks and plug into this week's episode of Thistle Do Nicely. 

    Sláinte


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    Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

    SOURCES:


    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wJAEzdzNeJEiI8PBs6Bv8?si=2f572e6b3eb6411d

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
    https://www.biffyclyro.com/releases/the-vertigo-of-bliss/
    https://drownedinsound.com/releases/3366/reviews/7231-
    https://comics-albumcovers-blog.tumblr.com/post/79457594897/milo-manara-questions-and-answers-biffy
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biffy_Clyro
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBHEEbPW9hE
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seoE_4Z5qSk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk15ytjtHA0&t=2718s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNEFkg8B2oM

    Thistle News Nicely: All Filler No Killer

    Thistle News Nicely: All Filler No Killer


    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    Once again we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently.

    Rory suffered the tech issues this week, mainly by not checking his equipment before use - which is something you should do in all walks of life.  

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:

     

    https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/aaron-ramsey-curse-list-goal-17126572

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/naked-man-bath-zoom-bombs-27120567

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/7080841/weird-jet-powered-bike-glasgow-airdrie-bloke-scot/

    Ewan McGregor Part 2: The Long Way Round Some Dodgy Accents

    Ewan McGregor Part 1: Trainspotting Willys Across the Star Wars

    Mark Millar Part 3: Millarworld, Kick-Ass and Conclusions

    Mark Millar Part 3: Millarworld, Kick-Ass and Conclusions

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

    Finally, the conclusion of our Mark Millar extravaganza.

    This week we explore Millar's original creations such as Kick-Ass, Wanted, The Secret Service and Jupiter's Legacy and the multiple movies they spawn. We discuss Millarworld and his massive ongoing deal with Netflix, as well a bit about the man himself, his politics and his charity work.

    After our marathon recording session we ended up having some tech difficulties towards the end and we lose Chris for a bit. 

    So pull on the wetsuit and grab your batons, because it's time to to nut up or shut up with the  Thistle Do Nicely Men!

    Sláinte


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    Google Voicemail: 4844 TDN POD (484 483-6763)

    SOURCES:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y

     https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htm

    https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-american-jesus-series-update-filming-mark-millar-millarworld/

    https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/every-millarworld-project-coming-soon-to-netflix/

    https://www.mrmarkmillar.com/about

    https://deadline.com/2021/04/joe-cornish-write-direct-starlight-mark-millar-simon-kinberg-20th-century-studios-1234732629/

    http://the-night-cruiser.blogspot.com/2018/07/comic-review-2000ad-big-dave.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibI

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millar

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimates

    https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/mark-millars-graphic-novels-really-are-graphic-coatbridge-boy-behind-wanted-and-new-teen-film-kick-ass-suprisingly-mild-mannered-2443083

    https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthority

    https://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/

    https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/

    Wanted, Timur Bekmambetov, 2008
    Kickass, Matthew Vaughn, 2010

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7npse9n-Yw

    Mark Millar Part 2: Avengers, Logan & Snikty Snikt

    Mark Millar Part 2: Avengers, Logan & Snikty Snikt

    A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!


    It's part 2 of the incredible world of Mark Millar and his life in comic books.

    This week we discuss his impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his book that inspired James Mangold's Logan movie.

    I hope your power suit is charged because your off once more to defeat supervillains with the Thistle Do Nicely Men!

    Sláinte


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    SOURCES:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNTGPBR75Y

     https://www.1stock1.com/1stock1_590.htm

    https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-american-jesus-series-update-filming-mark-millar-millarworld/

    https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/every-millarworld-project-coming-soon-to-netflix/

    https://www.mrmarkmillar.com/about

    https://deadline.com/2021/04/joe-cornish-write-direct-starlight-mark-millar-simon-kinberg-20th-century-studios-1234732629/

    http://the-night-cruiser.blogspot.com/2018/07/comic-review-2000ad-big-dave.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omv6tIFibI

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Millar

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimates

    https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/mark-millars-graphic-novels-really-are-graphic-coatbridge-boy-behind-wanted-and-new-teen-film-kick-ass-suprisingly-mild-mannered-2443083

    https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheAuthority

    https://www.denofgeek.com/books/the-den-of-geek-interview-mark-millar/

    https://www.cbr.com/millar-resurrects-chosen-as-american-jesus/

    Logan, James Mangold, 2017
    The Avengers, Joss Whedon, 2012
    X-Men (TV series) Theme
    Mallrats, Kevin Smith, 1995