The Big Rab Show Podcast
The Big Rab Show is a podcast dedicated to the world of bagpiping, covering Celtic music, folk music, and pipe bands. It reflects everything related to bagpipes, from traditional to contemporary. The show also airs live on Fuse FM Ballymoney in Northern Ireland every Tuesday night.
Episodes
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 501. Worlds Wrap Up 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 501st Episode we wrap up everything at the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships. We welcome the team back as we discuss everything from food and portaloos, security and the all important results.
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 w
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 500. Worlds Predictions 2026
Welcome to The Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 500th Episode we gather The Big Rab Show Team, and attempt to predict the potential winners for the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships. Please keep in mind that this is not to be taken seriously, but rather a discussion on those bands and Drum Majors we’re excited to see. We are so excited for the biggest weekend in Piping and Drumming, and we wa
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 499. Piping Live Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 499th Episode we bring you our 2026 Piping Live Festival Preview Pod. We chat with musical director Finlay MacDonald as we hear all about what this festival has in store for us. We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates from this past week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos,
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 498. Scottish Championships Wrap Up 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 498th Episode we wrap up everything at the 4th Major Championship of the season, the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. With so much to discuss, where do we start? Things are really hotting up ahead of the big yin in August ! We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates from this past week.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 497. Scottish Championships Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 497th Episode we preview the 4th Major Championship of the season, the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. Who do we believe will be the bands or drum majors to watch for this one? Will we receive any great shocks ahead of the Big Yin in Glasgow? We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates fro
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 496. What have we learned so far
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 496th Episode we catch up with all the all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week. We also chat about just what have we learned so far this season? We are at the mid-way point, so are there any clear things we should have learned?
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 495. All-Ireland Championships Wrap Up 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 495th Episode we wrap up everything from the All-Ireland Championships 2026. We include some of the amazing performances from Grade 2, and 1 as we review all aspects of this amazing competition. All this plus we check out the draw for the World Pipe Band Championships, and catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world th
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 494. European Championships Wrap Up 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 494th Episode we wrap up everything from the 3rd Major Championship of the season, the European Championships. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 493. European Championships Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 493rd Episode we preview the third major championship of the season, the European Championships. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, e
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 492. UK Championships 2026 Wrap Up
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 492nd Episode we wrap up everything from the 2nd Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships in Belfast. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell, including the review of the venue, venders and every aspect of such a packed day of piping action. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from arou
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 491. UK Championships Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 491st Episode we look forward to the 2nd Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships in Belfast. Grade by grade, band by band; so many stories to tell, and so many good tunes played. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 490. British Championships 2026 Wrap Up
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 490th Episode we wrap up everything from the 1st Major Championships of the season, the British Championships. Grade by grade, band by band; so many stories to tell, and so many good tunes played. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backst
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 489. British Championships Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 489th Episode we bring your our full 2026 British Championships Preview. We chat all about the bands, the grades and all the reasons why this season will be incredibly exciting ! All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and aud
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 488. 2026 Season Preview
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 488th Episode we bring your our full 2026 Season Preview. We chat all about the bands, the grades and all the reasons why this season will be incredibly exciting ! All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings,
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 487. Performance Anxiety
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 487th Episode we catch up with Dr Fiona McConnochie, and talk all about Performance Anxiety. That wee voice in our mind that prevents us from competing at our best. What can we do about the fear of performing, and how do we harness nerves. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 486. Pipe Band Rankings
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 486th Episode we catch up with Billy Blue, the man behind an exciting brand new website, Pipe Band Rankings. We find out all about the work that went into making this a reality, and most importantly, how it all works. We also have a HUGE announcement on this weeks episode…. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around t
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 485. Drum Major Emma Barr
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 485th Episode we catch up with Field Marshal Montgomery Drum Major, Emma Barr. We ask her some of your questions all about Drum Majoring, plus we hear all about her exciting upcoming trip back to Maxville ! All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 484. Maket Collective Recital
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 484th Episode we hear all about this weekends Maket Collective Recital, happening at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow. This fantastic initiative continues to grow momentum, and this weekend see’s the first in what will hopefully be more recital’s from some of the worlds most talented women pipers. All this plus we catch up with all the usual
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 483. Trevor Clydesdale
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 483rd Episode we catch up with Pipe Band Historian, Trevor Clydesdale. His research and collection of Pipe Band memorabilia is absolutely fascinating. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 482. Volunteers
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 482nd Episode we bring you an in-depth look at the role of volunteers in the bagpiping scene. Just how important are they, when considering how events are ran. Including those of course within our associations who are also there on a paid capacity. What can we do to encourage more people to get involved? All this plus we catch up with all the u
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 481. Kids With Cancer Night 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 481st Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2026 Kids With Cancer Charity Night. Including performances and interviews from those who hit the stage that night.
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,
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 480. New Zealand Nationals 2026 Wrap Up
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 480th Episode we look back at the 2026 New Zealand National Championships. This was such an amazing event we just had to invite Libby O’Brien and Liam Kernaghan back on the show to hear how they thought it all went.. All this plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping world.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing b
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 479. New Zealand Nationals 2026 Preview
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 479th Episode we look forward to the 2026 New Zealand National Championships. This is ramping up to be a very exciting event, and we catch up with Libby O’Brien and Liam Kernaghan to hear all about it. All this plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping world.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 478. Keeping a band on the grass
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 478th Episode we explore just what does it take to keep a competitive band on the grass? With so many possible pit falls along the road, how can they be dealt with, and keep the music flowing? All this plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping world.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and aud
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 477. Kids With Cancer Night Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 477th Episode we preview the 2026 Kids With Cancer Charity Night. Due to take place on the 28th March in the Royal Hotel in Cookstown, this is shaping up to be another great night of piping and drumming and raising money for the Children’s Cancer Centre in Belfast.
We are also joined by Pipe Major David Wilton and Leading Drummer Mick O’Neill as
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 476. Siobhan Naude - Piping in South Africa
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 476th Episode we learn all about the piping scene in South Africa, as we catch up with Rab Show team member, Siobhan Naude. All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around 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 lo
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 475. Meet The Band - The McLassie Highlanders
This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Drum Major Gloria Aicken
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 475th Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series. This week we meet the McLassie Highlanders Pipe Band. You can check out more details about the band on their socials on the following link:
https://www.instagram.com/themclassiehighlanders
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 474. Meet The Band - Kevin R Blandford Memorial
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 474th Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series. We meet the Kevin R Blandford Memorial Pipe Band. We hear all about the band, their history, and hopes for the future. You can check out their Christmas Concert from 2025 on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-5sYAb8Vo
All this plus we catch up on all the latest news a
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 473. Meet The Band - The Rose and Thistle Ladies Pipe Band
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 473rd Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series. We meet the Rose and Thistle Ladies Pipe Band. Check out their details here - https://www.facebook.com/p/Rose-Thistle-Ladies-Pipe-Band-61579354212466/
All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage vi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 472. Meet The Band - Wasatch and District Pipe Band
This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the memory of good friend Jeff Mann.
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 472nd Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series. We meet the Wasatch & District Pipe Band from Utah. Check out their website - http://www.wdpb.org/index.html
We also have an amazing interview with musicians from Northern Ireland involved i
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 471. Meet The Band - Baile-Mor Pipe Band
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 471st Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series. We meet the Baile-Mor Pipe Band, who compete in Grade 4B. For more information on the band, check out their socials – LINK
All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings,
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 470. Winter Storm Preview 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 470th Episode we have quite an epic show this week, as we catch up with some of the biggest news and views from around the piping scene. We also catch up with Mark from the Mid West Highland Arts Fund as they build up to Winter Storm 2026. Its good to be back, business as usual; we hope you enjoy.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage vi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 469. Andrew Berthoff
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 469th Episode we chat with the man behind the website, Pipes Drums. Seen as a one stop shop for all the latest piping news, it has been around for decades ! We take time to catch up with Andrew Berthoff to hear all about his own background in piping and his work on this amazing resource for the Piping World.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing ba
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 468. PM Rab Mathieson - Ensemble
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 468th Episode we chat with a Legend, Pipe Major Rab Mathieson. We hear all about his experiences stepping back out on stage with Shotts at their Solas concert. Plus we get into the mysterious world of Ensemble. Just what is Ensemble?
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 467. Bob Worrall
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 467th Episode we catch up with Mr Christmas himself, Bob Worrall !! We find out all about his experiences this year, and his thoughts and opinions on the direction of Pipe Band music. All of us here at The Big Rab Show wish each and everyone listening, a happy holidays and a very merry Christmas !
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage vid
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 466. 2025 Year in Review
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 466th Episode we catch up with some of The Big Rab Show Team and we chat all about our year. 2025 has been filled with plenty of great music and some huge highlights. Join us as we introduce you to some new members of the team, and discuss the year that was.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 465. 12 Products of Christmas 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 465th Episode we bring you our annual episode, the 12 products of Christmas. The Big Rab Show Team have put together a list of all the must have products for this incoming holiday season.
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 yo
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 464. Meet The Band - Queen Elizabeth PB
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 464th Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series, as we catch up with the folks at the Queen Elizabeth Pipe Band. This plus we catch up on Weekly Drones, and the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show P
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 463. Meet The Band - MacEoin-Ramsey PB
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 463rd Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series, as we catch up with the MacEoin-Ramsey Pipe Band. This plus we catch up on a wealth of Weekly Drones, and the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 462. Meet The Band - Cloughfin
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 462nd Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series, as we catch up with Cloughfin Pipe Band. This plus we catch up on a wealth of Weekly Drones, and the latest news and views from around 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 loa
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 461. Meet The Band - New Ross and District
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 461st Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series, as we catch up with Brian McMahon from New Ross and District. This plus we catch up on a wealth of Weekly Drones, and the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Please consider voting for us at this years Scots Trad Music Awards !
LINK - https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/sco
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 460. The Big Rab Show Awards, Winners 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 460th Episode we announce the winners of the 2025 Big Rab Show Awards ! You have all been voting for weeks now, so lets see who comes out on top.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 459. Meet The Band - Altnaveigh Memorial PB
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 459th Episode we meet Pipe Major David Hanna from the Altnaveigh Memorial Pipe Band. We hear all about their origin, their storied history, and what their plans are for the future. Plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 458. Meet The Band - North Stratton PB
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 458th Episode we meet the folks at North Stratton Pipe Band. We hear all about their origin, their approach to the music and what the plans are for the future. Plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 457. Rab Show Awards Nominee's 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 457th Episode we announce our finalists for the 2025 Big Rab Show Awards. You have all been nominating your favorites now for weeks, so who has made it through to the final? Plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive intervi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 456. Meet The Band - City of Plymouth PB
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 456th Episode we meet up with the City of Plymouth pipe band, as we hear their story. Plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 455. Rab Show Awards Launch and Andrew Douglas
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 455th Episode we do our best to catch up following our specialist episodes. With so much ground to cover, we need to start somewhere. We also launch the 2025 Big Rab Show Awards !! Get your nominations in now !! All this plus we catch up with Andrew Douglas, from Inveraray and District Pipe Band. We hear all about “That” medley, and what its li
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 454. Big Rab Show Live at Piping Live. 14th August 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 454th Episode we bring you our second Live Show at this years Piping Live Festival. A massive thank you to The Big Rab Show Team, Cameron Barnes, Louise Smiton, John Dew and The Bagad Brieg Pipe Band. Such a packed show, performed in an incredibly warm Both Tent outside the National Piping Centre.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 453. Big Rab Show LIVE at Piping Live 13th August 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 453rd Episode we bring you our first Live Show from the 2025 Piping Live Festival. Recorded in the Bothy tent, just outside the National Piping Centre we had some fantastic music and great chat. Many thanks to Anna Smart, Ross Miller and the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band for joining us on quite a warm, but enjoyable day.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 452. Belfast International Tattoo 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 452nd Episode we bring you a special podcast from behind the scenes of the Belfast International Tattoo 2025. We catch up with the organisers and ofcourse the acts themselves, for another exciting event !
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 451. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 2
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 451st Episode we bring you our second On The Ground Report from The World Pipe Band Championships 2025. We catch up with some folks along the way, and of course some amazing performances inside and outside the circle.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! an
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 450. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 1
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 450th Episode we bring you our on the ground report from Day 1 of the World Pipe Band Championships 2025. Hanging out in final tuning, and catching a lot of the action before bands hit the circle. Plus we catch up with some interesting folks along the way.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 449. Worlds Wrap Up 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 449th Episode we bring you our 2025 World Pipe Band Championship wrap up podcast. We welcome back our panel of Rab Show team members and Scott Cunningham, and we go through every aspect of the biggest event of the Piping year.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Sh
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 448. Worlds Predictions 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 448th Episode we bring you World Pipe Band Championship Prediction podcast. We welcome a panel of Rab Show team members and Scott Cunningham, and we attempt to predict who will win what, at the Big Yin.
By no means are we experts.. We are simply fans of the music, and this is a bit of fun, and not to be taken as absolute fact.. If we did not
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 447. Piping Live Preview 2025
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 447th Episode we bring you our 2025 Piping Live Preview show. We go through everything at this amazing festival, and give you our must see shows. Plus we try and catch up with all the lister mail and Weekly Drones from this past week.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Bi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 446. Scottish Championships 2025 Wrap Up
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 446th Episode we bring you all the thoughts and opinions following the 2nd Major this season, the Scottish Championships. Some good, some bad, and some … umm…confusing view points shared from our judges... 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 a
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 445. The Rules
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 445th Episode we delve into the RSPBA rule books, and discuss some of the more interesting points that you may not be aware of. Plus we look forward to this weekends Scottish Championships in Dumbarton.
Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 444. UK Championships Wrap Up 2025
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 recordi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 443. All Irelands 2025 Wrap Up
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
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 442. All-Irelands Preview 2025
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.
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 441. Ross Miller
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
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 440. Big Rab Show Team 2025
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 aud
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 439. Meet The Band - St Joseph's
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
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 438. Meet The Band - Uddingston Strathclyde
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 arou
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 437. Cameronian Rifles Music Collection
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!
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 436. Andrew Graham
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.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 435. Jordan Aiken
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 int
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 434. David Duncan - DuncElectric
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 Plu
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 433. Cameron Morrison
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 s
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 432. Richard McLauchlan
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
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 431. Anna Smart
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/
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 430. Piping in Concert
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 ba
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 429. Elias Alexander
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
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 428. Kids With Cancer Charity Night 2025
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.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 427. Kerr McQuillan
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 thi
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 426. Where are we now?
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 arou
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 425. Piping Posers
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.
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 424. Ally the Piper, The Session
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/
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 423. The Balvenie Medal
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 th
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 422. Dan Nevans
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.
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