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The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce
Scottish Independence
SNP
Labour Party
The Portree Broadcasting Corporation
Orkney
Brexit
Scotland
Scottish Culture
Scottish Broadcasting
Orkney Folk Festival
Scottish Government
Austerity
Scottish Politics
Conservative Party
Children's Rights
Scottish Parliament
King's Speech
Child Poverty
Shetland
Gallic Language

Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you... more

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Dave Pearson
Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration Limited and visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University.
Star Refrigeration Limited
Episode: Energy Special Podcast
Rhys Stanwix
Energy advisor with a 30-year career in the energy industry.
Energy Scotland
Episode: Energy Special Podcast
Matthew Zajac
Actor and playwright, artistic director at Dogstar Theatre Company
Dogstar Theatre Company
Episode: Matthew Zajac-Podcast Extra
Max Wiszniewski
Land reform advocate and member of the Revive Coalition
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Episode: What Happened?
Dave Gray
A garage mechanic turned broadcaster, notable for his humorous and cheeky style on Radio Orkney.
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Episode: The Portree Broadcasting Corporation

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Lesley Riddoch
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist, who engages deeply with Scottish political discourse.
Pat Joyce
Co-host and former media lecturer, known for his insightful contributions to discussions of Scottish politics and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 368 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Love listening to all Lesley &Pat have to say. They just make sense. Love all the scandi stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Inverbud
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Freshest of Content from the Indy Movements Old Guard

    While she has a lot of new and original views (the Scandinavia stuff) Lesley Riddoch has an ability to talk about well-worn subjects and provide new perspectives.

    Pat is a great sidekick, and their unalloyed defence of the Scottish language and culture is a joy at times (and what a slap to the mainstream Brit media), and they never seem to get too dragged in to the in-fighting which has overtaken the independence movement over the last decade.

    It’s gey refreshing - mair pooer tae thaim baith... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daibhidh1
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Me

    Unfortunately not willing to admit some important truths regarding USA election. This means credibility is vastly reduced if not nullified.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    spatersonster
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Stephen Baker

    In the wake of the Brexit voted I was directed by a friend to the Lesley Riddoch Podcast. I listen from a distance in the north of Ireland. it has been a breath of fresh Scottish air in the often stale political atmosphere this wee antechamber to the Yookay. I enjoy Lesley’s analysis, her energy and passion for a new democratic settlement in an independent Scotland. I share her frustration and exasperation with the antiquated British state. Paddy Joyce is a wonderful interlocutor. Slightly furth... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen Rabelais Baker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A go to podcast for those who remain hopeful

    Lesley has a work rate, output and a range of interests that would be astounding for someone decades younger. And unlike our so called national broadcaster she takes her show & her impeccable research on the road to all parts of Scotland. Keep up the good work Lesley & Pat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anounemoose
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of Scottish politics, often praising the hosts for their engaging banter and ability to make complex topics accessible.
The discussions of community and social justice resonate strongly, fostering a sense of connectivity among listeners who share similar values.
Some listeners criticize the perceived bias towards Scottish Nationalist perspectives, indicating a division in audience reception based on political alignment.

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Alex Salmond-Riddoch Questions May 11 2007
Q: Can you give a rock-solid guarantee that your executive will honour your pre-election promise and overturn the previous executive's decision?
I'm not the First Minister or the executive yet, but I'll be moving in that direction.
Alex Salmond-Riddoch Questions May 11 2007
Q: Are you going to run Scotland by minority government?
We won't have a majority in the Parliament, so we'll be looking for consensus on issues.
The Portree Broadcasting Corporation
Q: Would you want to consider becoming one of these immigrants?
I definitely think I could. It wouldn't be such a bad place.
Tim Rideout-Podcast Extra
Q: What is the policy on currency that was adopted by the SNP after your motion?
The policy is that the SNP government will take all necessary steps to prepare for the introduction of a Scottish pound as soon as practicable after Independence Day.
Dr Jon Egilsson-Podcast Extra
Q: Do you think Scotland will have to accept the euro?
If Scotland is independent, it's mandatory to fulfill certain criteria for its own currency to join the EU, so yes.

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