This Dundonian Life: Recent Episodes
Dundee Culture Studios
Inspired by This American Life, “This Dundonian Life” offers a look into Dundee and the amazing, different and unique things going on in the city with interesting stories and conversations from the perspective of Dundonian, Andrew Batchelor.
This Dundonian Life will be returning this autumn. I talk why it has been a while since I last got my hands on the mic!
Ooooh! Halloween has arrived which marks the beginning of This Dundonian Life's 2021 specials. Andrew Batchelor presents four short stories about ghosts that are alledged to haunt places across and around Dundee!
The Dundee Law dominates the skyline of our city. The history of this fine landmark is something which is interesting and one that is delved into on this episode.
The Dundee Dragon is one of the city's most popular urban legends. I look at the story behind the statue you see in the Murraygate.
In this week's episode, I talk about four athletes from or who have a connection with Dundee: Liz McColgan, Eilish McColgan, Laura Muir and Dick McTaggart and their Olympic achievements.
Talking about all things multis! A special look at the Ardler multis and the story of life in the multis from the 1960s.
It's the Dundee Fortnight! I look at this annual tradition we have in the city and why it is one we have.
Dundee is a city of comic books! The Beano, the Dandy, Oor Wullie, all created here. What impact do they have is what this one’s all about!
Dundonian dialect is a unique thing we have in the city. Considered by some as a ‘second language’, I look at some of the words and phrases of Dundonian.
With Eden Project Scotland given the green light, I look at what it means for Dundee, Scotland and the rest of the UK and what prospects it brings for the city.
Looking at the life and achievements of the woman who changed the way we see the universe - Williamina Fleming.
Have you ever heard of Dundee? What is it famous for? Why is it one of the greatest cities in the world? All your questions are answered here.
The trailer of This Dundonian Life - introducing you to what the podcast will be all about!
Andrew Batchelor introduces the "This Dundonian Life" podcast as he talks about the inspiration behind it, what it is about and why he's doing it.