The Big Rab Show Podcast
by Big Rab
The Podcast for the Piping Folk ! Reflecting everything from the Bag Piping world, Celtic music, Folk music, Pipe Bands; if its got Bagpipes in it or around it; we‘re the show for you ! Also broadcast live every Tuesday night on Fuse FM Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.
Episodes
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 512. Greg the Piper
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 512nd Episode we catch up with social media sensation Greg the Piper ! We hear all about his piping history, his career with the RAF and what the future holds for him going forward. This plus we catch up on all the news and updates from this past...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 511. Donald WG. Lindsay - Honeymoon Bridge
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 511st Episode we catch up with Donald WG. Lindsay following the exciting release of his latest album, Honeymoon Bridge. This plus we catch up on all your listener mail, weekly drone’s and all the news and updates from this past week. Check out...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 510. Rab Show Awards Nominee's 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 510th Episode we announce the final nominee’s for the 2026 Big Rab Show Awards. You all have been submitting your nominations in the thousands, and we have finally reached a final 4 in each of our categories. They’re back again for 2026, and good...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 509. Sophie Stringer - Maket Collective
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 509th Episode we catch up with Sophie Stringer from the Maket Collective. We hear all about what they’ve been up to, and what their plans are for the future of the collective. Plus we catch up with everything else happening in the piping world,...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 508. The Big Rab Show Awards 2026 Launch
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 508th Episode we launch the 2026 Big Rab Show Awards ! We detail all the various categories including how you can now nominate your favourites right now !. Plus we catch up with everything in the piping world, including upgrades, and solo results....
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 507. Meet The Band - Celtic PB (Nelson)
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 507th Episode we meet the Celtic Pipe Band from Nelson (New Zealand). Plus we catch up with everything in the piping world, including upgrades, and solo results. Yet another packed show ! Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 506. Catching Up
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 506th Episode we are back in Big Rab Show Studio’s !! Back to business as usual and we do our best to catch up on everything that has happened these last few weeks. We have a crazy amount of Weekly Drones to get through, plus loads of hash tag…
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 505. Belfast International Tattoo 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 505th Episode we hang out backstage at the 2026 Belfast International Tattoo ! We bring you all the behind the scenes chat, as we catch up with a lot of the Pipers and Drummers from all around the world, who stepped out on the floor at this amazing...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 504. Episode 500 Celebration at Piping Live 2026
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 504th Episode we bring you our Episode 500 Celebration event at Piping Live. This was recorded LIVE at the National Piping Centre, at the Piping Live Main Stage. Such an amazing day, shared with good friends, and great music. Thank you to everyone...
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 503. Worlds 2026 On The Ground Report. Day 2
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 503rd Episode we bring you our On The Ground Report from Day 2 of the World Pipe Band Championships 2026. We catch action from bands outside and inside the competition circle. We also catch up with quite a few folks along the way and we bring you…
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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 502. Worlds 2026 On The Ground Report. Day 1
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 502nd Episode we bring you a full On The Ground Report from Day 1 at the World Pipe Band Championships 2026. Hang out with Rab as we walk around Glasgow Green and take in the sights, sounds, and everything the Worlds has to offer. Don’t forget we...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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?…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 -...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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? Don’t forget…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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About this show
The Podcast for the Piping Folk ! Reflecting everything from the Bag Piping world, Celtic music, Folk music, Pipe Bands; if its got Bagpipes in it or around it; we‘re the show for you ! Also broadcast live every Tuesday night on Fuse FM Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.
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