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Hosted by Michael Shanks MP · news · EN-GB · 6 episodes
A Blether With... is a community-focused podcast hosted by Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen, that shines a light on the people, places, and projects making a real difference across South Lanarkshire. Each episode features relaxed and insightful conversations with a diverse range of voices shaping the future of the area.It’s a chance to hear the stories, passion, and ideas behind the work of those driving local initiatives and grassroots efforts - the very people who make this area such a great place to live.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA Blether With... is a community-focused podcast hosted by Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen, that shines a light on the people, places, and projects making a real difference across South Lanarkshire. Each episode features relaxed and insightful conversations with a diverse range of voices shaping the future of the area.
A Blether With... is hosted by Michael Shanks MP. The show has published 6 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 6: Whitlawburn Resource Centre" (26 August 2026, 34 minutes), "Episode 5: Lizzie Macdonald" (15 May 2026, 23 minutes), and "Episode 5: Lizzie Macdonald" (15 May 2026, 23 minutes).
A Blether With... publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 6 episodes.
Booking probability for A Blether With... is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Blether With... requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Blether With...'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Michael Shanks MP hosts A Blether With..., a news show with 6 episodes published.
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A Blether With...
In this episode of A Blether With... , Michael heads to the Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre to chat with Stephanie, Elizabeth and Phil about the centre’s 30-year history and the role it continues to play at the...
Episode #5
In this episode of A Blether With... , Michael chats with Lizzie MacDonald, from the Highbacks community garden in Burnhill, about how the project has grown from a small community clean-up effort during Covid lockdown...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Lizzie MacDonald, from the Highbacks community garden in Burnhill, about how the project has grown from a small community clean-up effort during Covid lockdown...
Episode #4
<p>In this special episode of A Blether With…, Michael Shanks hands over the microphone to the pupils of Burgh Primary School - and no question is off limits.</p><p>Turning the usual format on its head, the pupils take...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Carrick McDonald from the Rutherglen Heritage Society about the group’s work to preserve and celebrate the town’s rich history.</p><p>Carrick shares how the...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Alison, the lead officer at the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, about the hub’s work to engage and empower communities in creating sustainable, low-carbon...
Episode #1
<p>In this first episode of A Blether With..., Michael visits the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre to chat with Sandra Lowson, Director of Operations and Engagement, who shares the remarkable story of one of...
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