What We Do In The Winter

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88 John MacInnes

September 29, 2026

This episode is a conversation with John MacInnes of the Isle of Iona. John has lived on the island for the vast majority of his life, coming from a long line of Iona MacInneses. Our conversation ranges from observations on the new Iona harbour development, his school days, the nature of the land on Iona, the former ministers of Iona Kirk, training at agricultural college, tractor adventures in the centre of Glasgow, the coming and going of people from Iona, the politics of Gaelic language ...

87 Steve Irvine

April 12, 2026

This episode is a conversation with Steve Irvine of Loch Na Meal, near Tobermory. Born in Dundee, Steve grew up mostly in Carnoustie. A retired forest ranger, Steve has always had a passion for the outdoors and adventure. In our conversation we hear about Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes in unexpected locations, talk about encountering a Basking Shark in Loch Goil, go into the genetics of the local deer population and Steve tells me all about a Crannog that I’d never heard of before. Episode n...

Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel - Andrena and Alasdair chat about Ulva

January 05, 2026

This short episode is being released to coincide with the premiere of Banjo and Ro Beale’s new series Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. which can be found on BBC iPlayer. The short episode you’re about to hear features a conversation with the wonderful Andrena Duffin, a local historian and tour guide who knows so much about our history. A minute of this conversation was featured in the first episode of Grand Island Hotel, so I thought you may like to hear more of what Andrena had to sa...

Golden Grenades · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for What We Do In The Winter?

The publicly listed email for What We Do In The Winter: whatwedointhewinter@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What We Do In The Winter have?

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Who is an ideal guest for What We Do In The Winter?

What We Do In The Winter typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Deep local knowledge rather than national fame: island residents, long-time workers, retired professionals, local historians, tour guides, or people directly connected to Mull/Iona/Ulva/Gometra (including culture, heritage, wildlife, small businesses). Some guests may also be public-facing creatives/TV personalities if they have a tangible local footprint. Common among recent guests: Local historical research or guiding credentials; Long-term environmental/cultural work (e.g., ranger, outdoor/wildlife expertise); Community-connected small business activity (hospitality, food production/distilling, design projects). Recent guests include Steve Irvine, Banjo Beale and Ro Beale, and Andrena Duffin.

How hard is it to get booked on What We Do In The Winter?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What We Do In The Winter cover?

Recent episodes cover Islands, Oral History, Heritage, Local History, and Biography. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.