The DW Podcast
The DW Podcast
The DW Podcast
“The DW Podcast, hosted by Derek Watson, has been running for just over a year and is already one of the hottest podcasts in Scotland.” - The Daily Record. The podcast features guests from all over the Globe with various backgrounds.
Episode 92 with Iain McMillan / Frogger - Author of The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
In Episode 92 Derek is joined by a close friend Iain McMillan. Iain recently released his debut novel The Boy With The Thorn In His Side which draws from his experience growing up in 80/90s Scotland and his life in recovery thereafter. The pair discuss Iain's motivations behind writing his first book; his younger life which was dominated by football, fashion, clubbing and alcohol, before delving deeper into recovery and the social problems that face many across Scotland today. Derek and Iain talk in detail about The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, how much is based on Iain's own life and how he hopes that this book will help others.
Dec 17, 2022
54 min
Episode 91 with Chris Lee author of The Defiant -A History of Football Against Fascism
In Episode 91 Derek speaks to author, blogger and podcaster Chris Lee. Chris is founder and editor of the football culture blog and podcast, Outside Write, and has also contributed to Football Weekends, Halb Vier and The Gentleman Ultra. The pair talk about his latest book The Defiant which charts a century of football-based activism against fascism and the far right - from the 1920s to the present day. Discover the role that footballers, fans, coaches and officials played in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America.
Nov 28, 2022
30 min
Episode #90 with Paul Crawford, Panther Milk found and former Sub Club owner
In Episode 90 Derek is joined by Paul Crawford from Glasgow, founder of Panther Milk and former owner of legendary dance venue the Sub Club. For years, Vegan Panther M*lk has been available at a secret pub on Mitchell Lane and Bananamoon on Great Western Road. Crawford, who ran Glasgow's famous Sub Club at the time, found the recipe at a music event in Barcelona, which has roots in 1920s Spain. He returned to Glasgow with the concept and made his version of the Leche De Pantera. Derek and Paul discuss Paul's success on the BBC favour Dragon's Den, the future of the brand, the back story to Panther Milk and so much more.
Oct 21, 2022
48 min
Episode #89 with Charlotte Laws from The Most Hated Man on the Internet
In Episode 89 Derek talks to Charlotte Laws. Charlotte Laws was named one of the fiercest women in the world Buzzfeed and is known around the world as the Erin Brockovich of Revenge Porn. The pair talk about Charlotte's upbringing in America; crashing celebrity parties and dating Welsh singer Tom Jones before touch on Charlotte's revenge porn activism. When her daughter became one of Hunter Moore’s revenge porn victims, Charlotte Laws did everything she could to bring down the man responsible for the humiliation caused. Moore, the self-styled “professional life ruiner” created revenge porn hub IsAnyoneUp.com. Site users could submit nude photos of men and women, without either knowledge or consent. A recent 3 part Netflix documentary The Most Hated Man on The Internet documents Charlotte Laws’ journey to have Moore convicted for his crimes. The series interviews other victims of his crimes, and fans of his misogynistic website he named “The Family.
Sep 30, 2022
32 min
Episode 88 with Conor Powell -FIFA Corruption, Working in Warzones & American Politics
In Episode 88 Derek is joined by Conor Powell, a California based Storyteller & Journalist, freelance producer and correspondent on CNN, as well as hosting the Lords Of Soccer Podcast which goes into detail about the corruption at the highest level of world football. Derek and Conor take an in-depth look at one of the most corrupt international organizations in the world #fifa and discuss Conor's true crime podcast for people who love to be blown away by the audacity of criminals.
Sep 16, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Episode 87 with Kerso
In Episode 87 Derek chats to Kerso. For those who know, he needs no introduction. Synonymous in vintage trainer circles as a knowledgeable participant in the UK’s most enduring style movement the Casuals. Born in 1966 in Bellshill Kerso started going to watch his local football team Motherwell FC in 1978 and as the casual scene formed he came a member of the Motherwell Saturday Service in 1983. He talks about how his healthy obsession with trainers and fashion began and still exists to this day, his early memories of travelling to football and showcases his favourite items from his wardrobe.
Jun 23, 2022
58 min
Episode 86 with Connor Fyfe
In Episode 86 Derek chats with one of Scotland's most exciting young musicians Connor Fyfe. Derek first met Connor when he gave him his first gig 4 years ago when the Bellshill musician was only 11 years old. Since then he released his debut album at just 13 and has played shows all over the country. The Lanarkshire singer is also the youngest to ever sell out Glasgow's famous King Tut's – a feat accomplished in just 24 hours – and will be the youngest performer to have played TRNSMT Festival when he takes to the stage in July this year. Connor talks about touring the country at such a young age, going from playing on stage on his own to having a backing band, supporting acts like Jamie Webster and so much more.
Jun 9, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Episode 85 with Bemz
In Episode 85 Derek is joined by one of the hottest emerging talents in Scotland, Glasgow based rapper Bemz. Born in Nigeria before moving to London followed by Stranraer and on to Glasgow, Bemz shares his experiences in both life and music. Recently winning BBC Introducing's Scottish Act of the Year, the rap artist appears to have the world at his feet. He is making heads turn across the country, has a festival appearance and TRNSMT coming up and new music in the pipeline. If you enjoyed this episode, please like an subscribe.
Apr 13, 2022
58 min
Episode 84 with talkSport's Jonny Owen
In Episode 84 Derek is joined by Jonny Owen, a Welsh producer, actor, broadcaster and writer. Jonny talks about growing up in Merthyr; his early memories of going to the football, getting into fashion, his introduction to music and his fathers influence. The pair talk about Jonny's current role at talkSPORT; interviewing his heroes like Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller and the new talent coming through in the music industry. Jonny goes into detail about his film The Three Kings which was released in 2020 and details the stories of Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein, hailing from industrial Scottish towns and each became legendary football managers. Winning over the hearts of the fans, explore how they changed the face of the game.
Mar 26, 2022
37 min
Episode 83 with Matthew Collins from Hope Not Hate
In Episode 83 Derek was joined by Matt Collins. Matthew activist and author born in London in 1972 and currently a researcher for Hope Not Hate - the UK's leading anti fascism & anti racism campaign group. In the mid-late 1980's Matthew was heavily involved and active within Britain's Far Right - he was the South London organiser for the National Front, a volunteer for the British National Party’s head office and a member of Combat 18. Matthew details his often violent involvement within these groups before switching allegiances and becoming a mole for the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight which exposed those with Nazi connections. Derek and Matthew talk about the rise of the far right politics in Britain; how the BNP went from street gangs to having elected representatives in the European Parliament, how the language we hear from the current government that is dominated by race became mainstream and more. Matthew talks about the current situation in Britain, the importance of music and culture, his current work with Hope Not Hate and much more. Please like and subscribe to this podcast if you have enjoyed it!
Mar 10, 2022
56 min
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