Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 444th Episode we bring you all the thoughts and opinions following the 1st Major this season, the UK Championships. Some good, some bad, and some … umm…confusing... We get into it all. Plus we try and catch up with all the lister mail and news and views from this past week. Don’t forget 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 ...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 435
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 443rd Episode we bring you a full wrap up of the 2025 All-Ireland Championships. Plus we have a LIVE reaction to the World Championship draw which has just been published online, and we announce the line up for our Thursday show at Piping Live !! AND we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Its proper packed show this week folks... Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordin...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 433
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 442nd Episode we catch preview the up coming All-Ireland Championships due to be held this weekend in Derry/Londonderry. This has been shaping up to be quite a big event, with a full week long program of fringe events, so a lot to enjoy for piping fans. This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, epi...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 432
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 441st Episode we catch up with John Mulhearn from the National Piping Centre, as we hear all about the new set up for the 2025 Piping Live Festival. Plus we catch up with the incredibly busy Ross Miller !! We hear all about his up coming gigs, and ofcourse the big anniversary celebration for Inveraray and District Pipe Band. This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 431
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 440th Episode we catch up with the Big Rab Show Team. We chat all about some of the most common complaints about our show, and our coverage. Including a belief that we are all really rich?? This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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 ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 430
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 439th Episode we catch up with the folks of St Joseph's Pipe Band. We hear all about their history and plans for the future. This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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 stuf...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 429
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 438th Episode we have the first instalment of our new segment, Meet The Band. We catch up with the folks of Uddingston Strathclyde, as we hear all about their history and plans for the future. We also catch up with Kyle Warren, as he prepares to release a new collection of tunes !. All this plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio reco...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 428
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 437th Episode we hear about the development of a brand-new music collection from the world famous Cameronian Rifles Regiment. Plus we catch up with all the news and and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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 stuf...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 427
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 436th Episode we catch up with the new Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch Chairperson, Mr Andrew Graham. We hear all about his background in piping, and his hopes for this incoming season and years ahead. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab S...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 426
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 435th Episode we catch up with an innovative bagpiper, teacher, and composer Jordan Aiken. Who is taking Bagpiping in a new and interesting musical direction. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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 an...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 425
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 434th Episode we hear all about an interesting new innovation to hit the Bagpiping world, the DuncElectric Chanter Stock. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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 st...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 424
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 433rd Episode we catch with international bagpiper Cameron Morrison, who has quite a story to tell. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don’t forget 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!! Email us now - b...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 423
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 432nd Episode we catch up with two weeks of Piping News and views from around the piping scene. Plus we chat to Author and Bagpiper Richard McLauchlan, as he has written and published a brand new book exploring the Cultural History of Bagpipes. For more information and also where you can pick up a copy check out the link below. LINK - https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-bagpipes/ Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audi...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 422
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 431st Episode we chat to Anna Smart from the Rollin Drones. She talks all about her experience re-discovering bagpipes, and her journey back to playing again. Also her story of going viral, playing at Time Square and ontop of a table !.. Check out details of the Rollin Drones on the following link.. LINK - https://www.rollindrones.org/ Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Bi...
Apr 16, 2025•48 min•Ep. 421
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 430th Episode we chat all about Piping in Concert. It’s a totally different dynamic from piping in a competition or parades. I chat all about my personal experience and detail all the various nuances I discovered recently. All this plus we bring you all the usual news and views from across the piping scene. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads mo...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 420
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 429th Episode we catch up with a multi-instrumentalist who is taking bagpipes to a totally new musical genre. Elias Alexander, tells us all about his background in piping and what brought him to bring piping to the masses. You can check out more information on Elias on his website https://www.eliasalexander.com/ All this plus we bring you all the usual news and views from across the piping scene. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage vide...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 419
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 428th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2025 Kids With Cancer Charity Night. Including interviews from the folks involved and some of the amazing live performances on stage. It’s quite a packed podcast. 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 t...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 418
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 427th Episode we catch up with Kerr McQuillan. We hear all about what he has been up to lately and his exciting new innovations in the drumming world. You can check out more details and pick up one of his new drum pads on the following link. https://www.kerrmcquillan.com/ All this plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Email us now - bigrabsho...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 417
This episode of the Big Rab Show Podcast, is dedicated to the late Charlie Conway. Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 426th Episode we talk all about how far we have come from the beginning of our podcast, and just where are we now in the Piping Scene? That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. 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 l...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 416
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 425th Episode we talk all about the dreaded, Piping Poser. What even is a piping poser you may ask? Well we get into the very definition of the term and just what makes a Piping Poser… That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. 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, ...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 415
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 424th Episode we talk all about the very sad passing of a bagpiping legend, Bill Livingston. That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones. Our topic this week, we catch up with Ally the Piper as she is set to release her new album “The session”. Be sure to check her out on tour also. Link to her website - https://piperally.com/ All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Email us now - bi...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 414
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 m...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 413
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 in...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 412
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 ww...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 411
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 vid...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 410
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 ...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 409
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 ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 408
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...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 407
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/Bi...
Jan 01, 2025•48 min•Ep. 405
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 415th Episode we chat with Mr Christmas himself, the voice of bag piping, Bob Worrall !! Each and every year now on our show we invite Bob to spend some time with us over the holidays. We find out what 2024 has been like for Bob, plus we learn some really interesting facts about Pineapple on Pizza !! This is such a great interview, we hope you enjoy. We hope you’ve had an amazing Christmas ! Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us www.patre...
Dec 25, 2024•57 min•Ep. 404
