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Half-Swing Podcast

Aarron Duncan-MacLeod
Shinty
Mctavish Cup
Inverness
Camanachd Association
Beaulieu

The Half-Swing Shinty Podcast reviews and previews shinty from all around Scotland. This podcast is commissioned by the Camanachd Association but its content does not reflect the views of the organisation.

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Latest Episodes

Aarron and John sit down to talk about a high octane week in shinty.

Features:

* MacTavish Cup Final Preview

* Kilmallie shock the Glen

* Herbie Patterson Interview

* Col Glen pick up first Premiership points

* A new shinty song?

Kick... more

Aarron & Jaime sit down to talk about the week that was in the shinty world.

Includes:

* MacTavish & Celtic Semis

* Jamie Buchan Interview

* Kinlochshiel on the rise

* Camanachd Cup Preview

* Veteran's Game

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In the first of a new series, Aarron sits down with Gerry, Hugh and Frank Grant to discuss their memories of shinty in the post-war era.

This sub series will run throughout 2026 and we are looking for contributors of any age who have stories to tel... more

Aarron and John sit down to talk about the week that was in the shinty world.

Includes:

* Inveraray go wild

* Panda Stag Bears GMA Flounder

* Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup Preview

* Craig Mainland reflects on derby win

* Women's roundup

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Aarron and Roddy sit down to discuss the week that was in the shinty world. Includes:

* Oban Camanachd back on track

* Lovat survive Aray scary

* The best generation in... generations?

* W M Donald MacTavish Preview

* Donna MacKenzie on Sk... more

Aarron and John sit down to discuss the week that was in the shinty world.

Includes:

* Masters Golfers as Shinty Players

* Lochcarron turn ship

* Fort William's 100% record

* Strathglass upset champions

* National Division bedlam

Kickti... more

Aarron and Cammy have a look at the week that was!

Includes:

* Kinlochshiel vs Kingussie

* Uddingston cup shock

* Newtonmore continue apace

* Beauly break 18-month hoodoo

* MacTavish Cup Draw reaction

Kicktipp: www.kicktipp.... more

Aarron is joined by special guest host John Fraser to have a chat about the ins and outs of the opening weeks of the season

Kicktipp: www.kicktipp.co.uk/shinty2026

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Recent Guests

Maggie Wallace
Musician; guest discussing Jenny Og song inspired by Shinty
FUAM Folk Band
Episode: Glen left to O'Rua the day & MacTavish Cup Final Preview
Jamie Buchan
Representative of Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University
Episode: Cup Final Confirmation & Aberdeen Uni school Balla
Gerry Grant
Former Shinty player for Beaulieu, Strathglass, and Gennacherd
Shinty clubs in Scotland
Episode: Camanachd's Characters: The Grant Brothers
Frank Grant
Shinty player with Beaulieu and Inverness connections
Shinty clubs in Scotland
Episode: Camanachd's Characters: The Grant Brothers
Hugh Grant
Shinty player with Beaulieu and Inverness connections
Shinty clubs in Scotland
Episode: Camanachd's Characters: The Grant Brothers
Craig Mainland
Lovat player, guest on the show
Lovat
Episode: Lovat retain bragging rights & Caberfeidh siege Fort
Colin Burnie
Shoth Glass captain
Shoth Glass
Episode: 3 /3 for Fort & Ard leave Fifers dour

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Glen left to O'Rua the day & MacTavish Cup Final Preview
Q: What's harder, writing a smash hit or being in a relationship with Roddy Kearns?
Maggie explains that Roddy wrote the lyrics for Jenny Og, while Maggie and her band arranged the music, illustrating a collaborative dynamic that blends personal and artistic partnership with Shinty inspiration.
Half-Swing Quiz III
Q: Who capped Newton Moore to the Tullock Homes Camanach Cup in 2025?
Craig Ritchie.
Half-Swing Quiz III
Q: Who won the Maui WCA North Division this year?
Glen Ackert.
Half-Swing Quiz III
Q: Who scored four of the six goals in that Glasgow Celtics Final?
Daniel McVicar, Ross McMillan, Ross Campbell, and James Pringle.
Half-Swing Quiz III
Q: Oben Camanachd and Kyle Zathletic played in the 2025 Glasgow Celtics Society Cup Final. What was the score?
It was 6-1 in favor of Oban Camanachd.

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This show centers on shinty, delivering both in-depth reviews of recent results and previews of upcoming matches across Scottish leagues. Episodes frequently feature tactical breakdowns, team form, and youth progression, with light banter and sponsor spots woven in to keep the pacing accessible. A notable strength is the mix of match analysis, league-wide context, and occasional guest insights from people with first-hand experience in clubs, players, and administration, which provides listeners with a practical view of the sport's current landscape and future developments.

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