Episodes: 265
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Publicly listed emails
seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com
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Sean McDonald - Glasgow- and Barcelona-based podcast host and interviewer focused on serious social topics, life stories, current affairs, and modern culture.
Mhairi Baird - Pre- And Postnatal Depression, Postpartum Mental Health, Motherhood, And The Challenges Of Seeking Support.
Katy Koren - Running A Major Comedy Venue, Developing Performers, The Edinburgh Fringe, Business Resilience, And Working With Family.
Karen Koren - Building The Gilded Balloon, Launching Comedians, Recovering From A Venue Fire, Operating Through The Pandemic, And Working With Family.
Ged Fitzsimmons - Filmmaking, Social-impact Cinema, Class And Opportunity In The Film Industry, Working With Ken Loach, And A Documentary About Footballer George Connelly.
Debbie MacPhee - Catfishing, Sextortion, Online Blackmail, Safeguarding Young People, And Practical Online Safety.
From Heroin Addiction To Football Hero // with Sarah Rhind
October 07, 2026
Earlier this year, Sarah Rhind released her autobiography, ‘Scars Under the Jersey’, detailing a life filled with personal challenges, and some incredible personal achievements. We talk about being in the grips of a serious heroin addiction, and we get an insight into just how that can happen, the difficulty in overcoming it, and the wisdom accrued after leaving that in the past.Sarah also talks about her new beginnings with the incredible charity Street Soccer Scotland, becoming a profession...
Graham Lyle: Scotland’s Most Under-the-Radar Music Legend
September 25, 2026
Try Coachly For FreeSix years after his first appearance on Blethered, legendary Scottish songwriter Graham Lyle is back, fresh from being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York alongside Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette and Gene Simmons.We talk about that extraordinary night, recognition at home in Scotland, and his recent sit-down with myself and First Minister John Swinney at Bute House.And I play Graham a new, unreleased song I’ve co-written with Sandi Thom, inspired by Ant...
The Lindsay Clancy Case and the Reality of Postnatal Depression // with Mhairi Baird
September 08, 2026
The Lindsay Clancy case in America has been one of the most scrutinised, analysed and talked-about cases in a long time.Clancy is a Massachusetts mother who killed her three young children in 2023, in a case centred on whether she was criminally responsible or suffering from postpartum psychosis. Her trial very recently ended with a hung jury, meaning that a decision could not be reached.One of the by-products of the entire case has been the realisation that mothers, and fathers, are often le...
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Blethered is hosted by Sean McDonald. Its publicly listed email is seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Blethered: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Blethered reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Blethered typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct lived experience of a serious social issue, recognized work in comedy or film, leadership of a cultural or creative organization, an established public career, or a compelling personal story relevant to current social conversations. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a business, venue, film company, or community organization; Created or contributed to film, comedy, or other cultural work; Built a recognizable public or media career. Recent guests include Mhairi Baird, Katy Koren, and Karen Koren.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Society, Social Issues, Mental Health, Film, and Comedy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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