A Broken World: Recent Episodes
Grant Parker
My first attempt into the podcasting world where I am looking to talk to as many different people about the issues of today and educate myself as well as others.
We will be talking politics, current events, the big issues of today and anything else i find interesting
Contact Me
Twitter - @ABrokenWorld1 email - abrokenworld12@gmail.com
Welcome back to a Broken World, this time from across the pond!
For my first episode back I was joined by Mike Stewart, Owner and coach at Rising Tide Academy in Maryland. We sat down to discuss all things Jujitsu, Running a business during covid and some differences between the States and Scotland
Check them out at their website - https://www.realjiujitsu.com/#1
For this weeks episode of the podcast i was joined by Jason Call who is currently in the middle of his 2nd Campaign to run for congress in Washington State. We sat down to chat about his campaign, possible new green policies, medicare for all and more.
For this weeks episode, I was joined by Activist for people suffering from addiction and recovering from addiction and CEO of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK.
We sat down to discuss her work with the charity, her own struggles with addiction and how addiction and recovery are being handled in the UK and Scotland.
This week I was joined by author and journalist, Dr Yvonne Ridley. We sat down to discuss Yvonnes very interesting career as a journalist where she was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban and when she came back eventually converted to Islan as well as her new book, The Caledonians, and Scottish history.
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This week I was joined by Josh who is seeking candidacy for the SNP North East regional list at the next Scottish election. He is also s campaigner on Social Care, Drug Reform and LGBTQ+ Rights. We sat down to discuss some of these issues and more.
For this weeks episode, I was joined by my good friend, Colyn Burbank to discuss the election, the difference between the UK and American politics and heading back to the states after a few years living in Scotland.
This is an episode that we recorded a few months back and for some reason, I never got round to editing, it was recorded right after the election so that was what our conversation was centred around.
This week I was joined by journalist, producer, filmmaker and life long independence activist, Mark Hirst. Mark has recently been involved in a scandal following his comments on the Alex Salmond scandal. We sat down to discuss this as well as lockdown and more.
This week I was joined by author, activist and TV presenter, Darren McGarvey to talk lockdown, class and music. You can check out Darren's new TV show, Class Wars, coming up very soon on the BBC
For the first episode of the new year, I was joined by my good friend and musician, Leon Kage, to talk about music, lockdowns, LGBT issues and more.
This weeks episode I was joined by my good friend Valera Kushnir who currently lives in Florida after migrating from Ukraine when he was a teenage. We sat down to discuss his first experience voting in the US since becoming a citizen, his hopes for the future of US politics, COVID, and the tech industry.
This week I was joined by my friend Casey Larkins from Maryland USA, Casey came on to discuss the current situation with the election results, the fraud controversy, how covid affected things ad more.
Welcome back to A Broken World!! This week I was joined for a second time by my good friend Chuck Vincent to talk all about the US election. Chuck and I are looking to make this into a regular series as we are from opposite ends of the political spectrum but have a mutual respect for each other and are able to talk about our differences.
This week is the long-awaited return of the drunk cast with my good friends, Jordan Fox & Callum McHoul. They are the musicians behind my intro song and have recently released the first video for there new upcoming album. We sat down for a few drinks and some general chit chat about life, politics and music. This one is not for the easily offended or the light-hearted so be warned
This week I was joined by Educator, journalist, commentator & author, James McEnaney to talk about all things education in Scotland and the UK including the recent exam results scandel following lockdown.
Hear more from James @ https://jamesmcenaney.co.uk/
You can support the podcast @ https://www.patreon.com/aBrokenworld
This week I was joined by Public figure, politician and activist, Tommy Sheridan to talk about everything from Politics in Scotland to Celebrity Big Brother.
This week I was joined by Roger Mullin, a former MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath and has recently thrown his hat in the ring to become MSP at the next election. he is also the Founding Director of Momentous Change Ltd and has a long career in humanitarian work, visiting countries all over the world to help and learn from them.
This week I was joined by actor and comedian, Rosie Holt. You may have seen some of her videos on social media where she plays a character mocking the craziness in British politics and culture.
We sat down to chat about politics, comedy and the state of 2020
This week I was joined by my good friend Irfan Ali. We sat down to discuss his Muslim faith, some of the misconceptions and negative attitude towards it as well as the positives that he gets from his faith. We also talked about his current 5k for 100 days run for Yemen which you can donate to at the link below
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thebeardedpilgrim
Jim Gellatly is a Scottish radio presenter and DJ. He presented Drivetime on XFM Scotland until its closure. Currently, he hosts Breakfast on BFBS Radio in Scotland and does a weekly New Music showcase on online/DAB radio station Amazing Radio.
This week I was joined by Billy Kay who is Writer and broadcast who has written all sorts of books and produced documentaries about Scotlands language and influence on the world.
We Sat down to discuss a but about the Scot language, politics and some projects he has coming up.
This week I was joined by Scottish Independence Blogger, Peter A Bell. We sat down to discuss a lot of the issues surrounding Scottish independence and what's next for the country. You can read more of Peters thoughts on his blog - https://peterabell.scot/
This week I was joined by Kate Miechowski, a social worker from the states who has a youtube channel and website dedicated to changing social work and tackling the problem of homelessness. We sat down to discuss her project, what got her started and what needs to change, the state of politics in the states and her thoughts on universal basic income.
For my 50th episode!! I was joined by a professional golfer from my home town of Blairgowrie, Bradley Neil. We sat down to discuss his career, turning professional, playing with his heroes, what it takes to be a pro, dealing with this time off and more.
This week I was joined by SNP council for Strathmartine and leader of the Dundee Council, John Alexander. We sat down to discuss everything from the current and future state of Dundee and Scotland to how the city has been affected by COVID 19 and what's next for Scotland.
This week I was joined by Dundee singer/songwriter, Be Charlotte, whose most recent EP, Dreaming with The Lights Off, can be found on all the major platforms.
We sat down to discuss her music career, how she's been spending her lock downtime and much more
This week I was joined by James Kelly who runs a Scottish Independence blog called Scot Goes Pop! Where he discusses his thought on all things Scotland and runs independent polls to discuss what the people think.
We Sat down to discuss Scottish Independence, His blog, current polls and just a bit about whats going on in the world.
https://scotgoespop.blogspot.com/
Dean Dunbar is a registered blind person who spends his life doing extreme sports and challenges. Through his website https://extremedreams.co.uk/ and his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/deanod69/featured you can follow he documents his adventures. We sat down to discuss some of these and his story about how he got to where he is today.
This week I was joined for the second day by my Jujitsu coach and owner of Fair City Jujitsu, Steven Grey.
We sat down to discuss how we have been coping being away from jujitsu, future plans for the gym and just a bit about whats going on in the world.
Fair City Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/?ref=br_rs
This week I was joined by Sue Gray from across in Maryland in the States. She has recently attended some of the protests following the killing of George Floyd so we sat down to discuss what these events have been like and the issues surrounding them.
Sue also has a very powerful story to tell about her own experience with domestic abuse which she was brave enough to share with me.
This week I was joined by Cameron Nicol who is the wrestling coach at the Grip House in Glasgow. Cameron competes in both Jujitsu and Amerture Wrestling and has recently started a podcast called Gold Medal Mindset which you can check on youtube.
We sat down to talk about whats its been like for the gym being in lockdown and how he has been keeping himself fit and active.
Gold Medal Mindset - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D6fGScvAWWHQxiIz8ovXQ
This week I was joined by Local councillor for Blairgowrie and the Glens, Caroline Shiers. We talked about everything from how the local council is dealing with the COVID crisis to the difference between the Scottish Conservatives to the UK Conservatives.
I really enjoy this chats with people from different ends of the political spectrum so I hope you enjoy.
This week I was joined by my good friend, Dominic Mullins, from Tampa Florida. We sat down to discuss the situation in America right now with the Killing of George Floyd by a police officer. Dom is from a half black, half white household so has a different perspective on the situation and has also recently seen some of the protests first hand in Florida while travelling to work.
Nicki is the host of the podcast Chasing Cosby and author of the book by the same name where she investigated the crimes of Bill Cosby for over 15 years we sat down to discuss the story around this incredible book and podcast.
This week I was joined by my good friend all the way Florida, Chuck Vincent. Chuck and I are from very different ends of the political scale so we sat down to discuss those differences including Trump, Guns, Freedom of Speach and COVID19 amongst other things.
This week I was joined by Actor, Andy Clark. Andy is from my hometown in Blairgowrie. You may have seen him in Rivercity where he played Dr. Michael Brodie.
We sat down to discuss what it takes to become an actor and what Andy's journey has been like.
This week I was joined by local musician, Bob Stewart. Anyone who sees much live music in pubs around Scotland may be familiar with Bob and his performances of all kinds of music from Folk to classic rock.
We sat down to discuss his career as a musician and how COVID19 is effecting his profession and him personally.
You can find his music on all major streaming services. such as Apple Music or Spotify.
This week we are trying something a bit different which we may do semi-regularly if people like it. This is the first episode of the drunkcast!
I was joined by good friends Jordan Fox & Callum McHoul for a few drinks and talk complete nonsense. We talk coronavirus, political correctness and Jordan and Callum's new album!
This week I was joined by Michael Scott Moore, author of The Desert and The Sea - 977 Days Captive On The Somali Pirate Coast. Michael has an incredible story to tell. He was held hostage by Somali pirates for almost 3 years. We sat down to discuss the story and how it has affected him.
This week I was joined by Dr Saskia Popescu, who has a PHD in biodefence and is an epidemiologist and infectious disease preventionist. She joined me to discuss the COVID19. She was kind enough to join me to discuss everything COVID19 from what we should be doing to protect our selves and others to how bad it really is.
This week I was joined by Paul Beckford from the No 3rd Runway Coalition who campaign to stop the 3rd runway at Heathrow being built for a whole host of reasons. We sat down to discuss the different issues surrounding the runway.
For this episode, I was joined by Russel McLean. Author of several books including the McNee series. the first of which is The Good Son, which you can find along with the others on Amazon or other book retailers.
We discussed everything from his writing and his books, pop culture and isolation.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Son-McNee-novels-Book-ebook/dp/B004V05Q9A
This week I was joined by one of my favourite YouTubers, Loki Doki, who mostly creates content through football manager. He also has a Patreon and steams on twitch.
We sat down to discuss Youtube, Football Manager and Football in general.
Loki Doki Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-3wJqf60YbC6jzAfPRm2ig
Thanks to our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week I was joined by my friend from the States, Amanda Veader. We discussed how self-isolation is going, how the virus is affecting our two countries differently as well as her own small business where she is actually a medium.
Amanda's Business - https://www.facebook.com/feelingherdhealing/
Thanks to our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
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For this weeks episode, I was joined by Chris Duke, author of the children's mental health book, Lucy's Blue Day. We sat down to discuss his book, his experience with mental health in his own life and how the book has helped a lot of children across the country. Please be aware that this is talk of self-harm in this podcast
https://www.lucysblueday.com/
Thanks to our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
For this weeks episode, I was joined by Marjorie Clark, a volunteer and founder at Perth And Kinross Food Bank. We sat down to discuss what the food banks do and the issues surrounding them.
https://perthkinross.foodbank.org.uk/
Thanks to our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
For this weeks episode, I was joined by Andy Anderson who has written several books on the issue of a new currency for a future independent Scotland. We sat down to discuss his newest book, A Clean Currency For Prosperous Scotland. We also discuss a report that he published on the postal votes during the 2014 referendum that appears to have been tampered with.
Thanks to our sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
For this week's episode, I was joined once again by David Low to pick up the story from where we left off in our first podcast together where he picked up an injury and it completely changed his life forever. This was a very powerful and honest podcast and was a real insight into mental health and the way these things can take over your whole life.
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Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week i was joined by Zoe Cooper who was one of the first group of students to complete the forensics crime writing course at Dundee University. We sat down to discuss the course and Zoe's writing aswell as her aspirations of getting into TV or Film.
Our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
For this episode I was joined by Colyn who had recently gained some attention in the press for hosting the only satellite caucus in the UK for the state of Iowa. He explains a bit what that means and about coming to Scotland from the states. We discussed the political difference and the things we both love and hate about our home country and our adopted ones.
Our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week i was joined by Clare Cooper who is currently involved with setting up the Ecomuseum for The Cateran Trail. Clare has lived an interesting life starting off in the forests of Tanzania. We sat down to discuss all of this and more
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Our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week i was joined by Tory Councillor or Blairgowrie and the Glens, Bob Brawn, to have a discussion about local politics and the importance of having an open conversation with people who disagree with us. Very interesting conversation for people on all sides of the political divide
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Our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week i was joined by the founder and long term wrestler at SWE, David Low. We sat down to discuss all things wrestling including starting the company and his experience with meeting a lot of his hero's and much more.
SWE have just opened a new 24/7 wrestling gym with classes for beginners so if you are interested head over to the SWE facebook page and check it out
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Our Sponsors -
Hammergod Tattoo -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Fair City Jujitsu -https://www.facebook.com/faircitybjj/
This week i was joined by 1-0 boxer Adam Stewart to discuss keeping a full time job and pursuing a pro career and everything that comes with it
Adam has his 2nd pro bout on the 21st of March in the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen, Contact him directly if your interested in heading down to support him
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For this weeks episode I was joined by Megan Sinclair who has recently released a comic book centring around the unexpected death of her father which has recently got quite a bit of attention in the media having been interviewed by the BBC amongst others.
We sat down to discuss the comic and the themes that go around it as well as some general movie and comic book chat.
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This week i was joined by local councillor for Blairgowrie and the Glens, Tom McEwan to learn a bit more about how local government works and discuss the issues facing Scotland and the UK as a whole.
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This weeks podcast I sat down with William from the Commonweal Perth and Kinross which is a think and do tank discussing a lot of Scotlands issues of today. We discuss everything politics at the moment from the general election, Brexit, Independence and the Green New Deal. You can find out more about them on commonweal.scot
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I was joined by my old friend Callum Mchoul for a rather chaotic and hilarious podcast where we tried to work out whats going in the world as well as discussing his music as him and Jordan Fox have just released a cover of Bad Romance. You can find that as well as all there other songs on their facebook page - Jordan Fox and Callum Mchoul - and you can buy their album all on all major music platforms just search for "In Memory" by "Jordan Fox and Callum Mchoul"
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Derrick is the owner and tattooist at Hammer God Tattoo in Perth. We sat down to discuss tattoos, scary movies and the differences between Derricks original home in Ohio and his current one in Scotland.
You can check out Hammer God on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HammerGodTattoos/
Or you can find them at 1 Melville St, in Perth
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Dave Paton is the founder of Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club, which is a charitable organisation designed to get young people off the streets where they are getting into trouble, into doing something productive. We sat and down to discuss all the good work that the Club does and its plans for the future.
They currently have a crowdfunder on the go to repair and upgrade part of their track which was burnt down -https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/kick-start---workshop-on-the-right-track?fbclid=IwAR39kjMCBATIHLEpbcxGapnh9TTo97MbVcgStnBpHPIG-uqJiaMel0tQ_3A
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Iain lawson is a former conservative who know campaigns strongly for the SNP and has stood several times as an MP. He has also just retired as an envoy for the Scottish Government too Estonia .
We sat down to discuss his time working in Estonia and what lessons Scotland could learn from there emerging country as well as the upcoming election and Scottish Independence.
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For this episode i was joined by founder of the campaign "Keep Scotland the Brand" All about protecting Scottish food, drink and produce and out local community. We discuss the campaign and the threat that current politics causes to Scottish produce.
You can find out more and support the campaign athttps://www.keepscotlandthebrand.scot/
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This week I was joined by Anna Gordillo Ramos and Kayleigh Scott from local charity, Perth Autism Support, or PAS.
We discuss the ins and outs of Autism. The daily struggles and the hurdles that people deal with and the amazing work that the charity does in the local community.
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This week i was joined by host of football podcast, The High Press, to discuss the issue of sectarianism within football and with in society. You can find his podcast on all the main podcast apps.
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For this episode i was joined by the brand new SWE Heavyweight champion of the world, Darren McDonald, also known by his ring name Darren Blair. We discuss the highs and lows of his career and the journey to his first ever major title in the art of professional wrestling
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This weeks podcast i was joined by new Author Stephen Fyffe. Stephen started writing as a therapeutic exercise when he was forced to retire from the police due to being diagnosed with Parkinson's. We discussed his issues with Parkinson's, his time in the police and his new book.
You can find his new book, The Trophy Killer, on Amazon as a kindle book.
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This weeks podcast i am joined by Chris Sesar to discuss some of his experience of being from main land Europe and emigrating to the UK and how Brexit has changed things for him.
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This episode of the podcast is a bit different. i sat down with the coach and owner Fair City Jujitsu who are also the podcasts first ever sponsors.
We talked Jujitsu, his gym and business and how it changed our lives.
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This weeks podcast i sat down with Author Andrew Scott after the release of his most recent series of books, Deadly Secrecy and Scotched Nation. A series of Scottish political conspiracy thrillers.Andrew is also a former press security for a number of MSP's and MP's through out Scotland
A broken world is my new podcast where I talk to ordinary people about extraordinary people. We talk politics, news and the important issues of today.
This week i am joined by Bill Fyfe where we try to explain and make sense of Brexit. Aswell as the recent findings from Grenfell Tower and the NHS
A broken world is my new podcast where I talk to ordinary people about extraordinary people. We talk politics, news and the important issues of today.
This week i am joined by David Durie to discuss Brexit, IndyRef, LGBT rights and political correctness in very eye opening and interesting conversation
A broken world is my new podcast where I talk to ordinary people about extraordinary people. We talk politics, news and the important issues of today.
For episode 2 I was joined by Reona Fletcher to discuss mental health issues. Reona has had her own battles with depression and anxiety and was brave enough to share her views and experience to hopefully help others in the same position.
My first attempt into the podcasting world where I am looking to talk to as many different people about the issues of today and educate myself as well as others. We will be talking about current events, politics and the big issues of today.
For my first episode I am joined by Grant Thoms, local Radio Host for Stirling City Radio, where we discuss Brexit, Scottish Independence, some of the news to come out of the labour conference and more
Contact Me -
Twitter - @abrokenworld1
email - abrokenworld12@gmail.com