Episodes

  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 423. The Balvenie Medal
    Feb 19 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 423rd Episode we chat with Helen Urquhart from the National Piping Centre, and respected judge and broadcaster Bob Worrall, as we learn all about the Balvenie Medal and its nomination process. You can learn more on the link below.

    https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/play/competitions/glenfiddich-solo-piping-championships/the-balvenie-medal

    All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Weekly Drone also makes a welcome return, as we delve into some opinions on player poaching. It’s an interesting show this week !

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 422. Dan Nevans
    Feb 12 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 422nd Episode we have a special re-recorded interview with Dan Nevans. Recorded behind the scenes at the Piping Live Festival last year. Some real pearls of wisdom to enjoy, and some prudent issues discussed. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 421. Four Major Championships in 2025
    Feb 5 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 421st Episode we chat all about the confirmation from RSPBA that we will have four Major Championships this season. The British Championships will not be happening this year, which is a bitter blow to many. Is the writing on the wall for our Major Championships for future years or is just a bump in the road. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 420. Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust
    Jan 29 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 420th Episode we hear all about the amazing work of the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums trust. Including what to expect at the upcoming Scottish Schools championships in March. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    More information on the trust can be found on - https://sspdt.org.uk/

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

    www.twitter.com/bigrabshow

    bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 419. PM David Wilton and LD Mick O'Neill - Fife Police
    Jan 22 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 419th Episode we chat to Pipe Major David Wilton and Lead Tip Mick O’Neill of Fife Police. We talk about their thoughts on 2024, and their upcoming concert in Aberdeen, Dancing on the beat. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

    www.twitter.com/bigrabshow

    bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 418. Winter Storm 2025 Preview
    Jan 15 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 418th Episode we preview this years Winter Storm event in Kansas City. Each and every year, it just seems to get bigger and better. We catch up with President of the Midwest Highland Arts Fund, Mark Fullington. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

    www.twitter.com/bigrabshow

    bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 417. UK Championships, 12th July?
    Jan 8 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 417th Episode we discuss the announcement of the UK Championships, choosing to hold the Major Championships on the 12th July. We re-visit our online live stream with David Scott, Alastair Patterson and Erinn McIlwaine as we discuss all aspects of the implications of this decision for Northern Ireland bands. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

    www.twitter.com/bigrabshow

    bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 416. Richard Parkes MBE
    Jan 1 2025

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 416th Episode we chat with Legendary Pipe Major, Dr Richard Parkes MBE. 2024 was a huge year for Richard, and also seen the surprising announcement of his retirement from his role as PM of Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. It was an honour to sit and have a chat with Richard, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. What a way to start 2025 !! Wising you all a very happy new year !

    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com

    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

    www.thebigrabshow.com

    www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow

    www.twitter.com/bigrabshow

    bigrabshow@gmail.com

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    48 mins