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Taking Action

Hosted by The Real David Cameron · education · EN-US

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The podcast with no faff, no fuss and no fanfare, just people who have taken action to make us more connected or build healthy relationships or help others deal with hardship and trauma

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31%

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Selective

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Questions about Taking Action

What is Taking Action about?

The podcast with no faff, no fuss and no fanfare, just people who have taken action to make us more connected or build healthy relationships or help others deal with hardship and trauma

Who hosts Taking Action?

Taking Action is hosted by The Real David Cameron. The show has published 42 episodes to date.

What has Taking Action covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Suzanne Zeedyk, Developmental Psychologist, Campaigner and Book Festival Organiser" (18 September 2026, 40 minutes), "Takin Action with the real David Cameron and Alex Renton, author, campaigning journalist and more" (28 August 2026, 31 minutes), and "Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Karen Campbell, author" (10 July 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does Taking Action publish?

Taking Action publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 42 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Taking Action?

Booking probability for Taking Action is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Taking Action requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Taking Action's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Taking Action?

The strongest fits for Taking Action are Family & Social Services and Advocacy & Social Causes. Taking Action has an education audience.

About the host

The Real David Cameron hosts Taking Action, an education podcast with 42 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Suzanne Zeedyk, Developmental Psychologist, Campaigner and Book Festival Organiser

    Sep 18, 202640 minS2

    It is great to have Suzanne Zeedyk back on "Taking Action", albeit in a different role. Suzanne was the instigator and driving force behind the "Getting to grips with Trauma" Book Festival held in the Cumbernauld...

  • Taking Action

    Takin Action with the real David Cameron and Alex Renton, author, campaigning journalist and more

    Aug 28, 202631 min

    This episode is yet another trailer for a session at the "Getting to Grips with Trauma" Book Festival which will be held at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 6th September from 10.00 - 5.30. You can buy tickets here...

  • Taking Action

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Karen Campbell, author

    Jul 10, 202647 min

    This is the first in a series of episodes which form part of the "Getting to Grips with Trauma" Book Festival which will be held at the Lantern house theatre in Cumbernauld on Sunday 6th September from 10.00 - 5.30. You...

  • Taking Action

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Conor McNamara, Youth Development Worker with the Ocean Youth Trust

    Jun 19, 202627 min

    This podcast was an absolute pleasure for me. I have long been committed to outdoor learning and chaired the Outdoor Connections Advisory Group for Scottish Government, so to combine that with addressing Adverse...

  • Taking Action

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Conor McNamara, Youth Development Worker with the Ocean Youth Trust

    Jun 19, 202627 minS0

    <p>This podcast was an absolute pleasure for me. I have long been committed to outdoor learning and chaired the Outdoor Connections Advisory Group for Scottish Government, so to combine that with addressing Adverse...

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  • Taking Action

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Terry McTernan, Community Activist

    May 29, 202647 minS0

    <p>This episode takes us back into the territory of community activism and empowerment and that is something that is at the heart of this series. Terry McTernan has a great story to tell about Ferguslie Park and the...

  • Taking Action

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Kenny and Kerry Watson talking about their film "Love and Trouble"

    May 9, 20261h 6mS0

    <p>It is wonderful to come back to the film "Love and Trouble" which we first discussed in episode 4 of series 1 of this podcast when we spoke to Christo Hird from Dartmouth Films. I now get the chance to talk about not...

  • Episode #2

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Laurie Ellis, Head of Academy Coaching at Heart of Midlothian FC

    Apr 24, 202631 minS2

    <p>I am absolutely delighted to be able to release this podcast with Laurie Ellis.</p><p>It is our first episode dealing with all of the issues, which we have dealt with in other episodes, in the world off sport, Laurie...

  • Episode #1

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Melanie Stuart ACEs activist, lecturer at Dundee & Angus College

    Apr 3, 202632 minS2

    <p>We are back with a bang! Season 2 of Taking Action kicks off with the indefatigable Melanie Stuart, FE lecturer, activist and more. The list of links and references set out below will give you a flavour of the range...

  • Episode #30

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron : A Retrospective with Suzanne Zeedyk

    Jan 23, 202649 minS1

    <p>Welcome to the final podcast of series 1 of Taking Action. I will now be 'taking stock" and "taking a break" instead. the podcast will definitely be back, maybe with a renewed focus, format and frequency. Please look...

  • Episode #29

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and John Carnochan and Karyn McCluskey, founding members of the Violence Reduction Unit of Strathclyde Police

    Jan 16, 202655 minS1

    <p>This is an episode which I have been longing to record. John Carnochan and Karyn McCluskey are, for me, towering figures in Scotland's ACEs movement. They were founding members of the groundbreaking Violence...

  • Episode #28

    Taking Action with the Real David Cameron and Warren Larkin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Managing Director, Warren Larkin Associates'

    Jan 9, 202657 minS1

    <p>This episode really moves us into the final phase of this series of "Taking Action" - (look out for an announcement about future plans soon). We are going to be "looking in" with Warren Larkin to see how Scotland...

  • Episode #27

    Taking Action with the Real David Cameron and Suzanne Zeedyk, ACEs Campaigner

    Dec 19, 202553 minS1

    <p><br/>I know that people can listen to this podcast anytime, but it is being posted as the Christmas edition for 2025 and it is, appropriately, a cracker!!</p><p>Suzanne Zeedyk has been mentioned in a number of the...

  • Episode #26

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Kirsten Harrold, Lecturer in Early Years at Edinburgh College

    Dec 12, 202533 minS1

    <p>I have been keen to record another episode of this series which focussed on Further Education to follow up the wonderful episode with Jackie Galbraith from West Lothian College. Kirsten Harrold is a worthy successor...

  • Episode #25

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Louise Marryat, Researcher

    Dec 5, 202533 minS1

    <p>This episode marks our quarter century. It also marks a bit of a departure in that it is a discussion with Louise Marryat and reflecting on her 2019 research into ACEs in Scotland. It is about a different sort of...

  • Episode #24

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Kwaku Adjei, Anti-racist campaigner and activist

    Nov 28, 202533 minS1

    <p>This is a really important podcast for me. I realised that we had recorded 23 episodes and not included anyone from a black or minority ethnic community. That led me to reflect on how little engagement there has been...

  • Episode #23

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Gwenne McIntosh and Jennie Young, Health Educators

    Nov 20, 202536 minS1

    <p>I am delighted to be releasing this episode of Taking Action for a number of reasons.</p><p>First, and most importantly, it features two really committed and passionate people in Gwenne and Jennie, who have an...

  • Episode #22

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Angus Bell, boarding school survivor

    Nov 16, 202541 minS1

    <p>Angus Bell's story is remarkable. His experience of attending a well known boarding school in Scotland is utterly horrific, but Angus has certainly taken action. He took legal action against the school that he...

  • Episode #21

    Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Willie French, Chair of Upstart Scotland

    Nov 7, 202539 minS1

    <p>Upstart Scotland - https://upstart.scot/ - is a remarkable organisation. Here's the link to a very old video by way of introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMaxhELpG7I. It takes a special campaign to bring...

  • Episode #20

    Taking Action with the Real David Cameron and Jennie Seed. Secondary School Depute

    Oct 31, 202537 minS1

    <p>I am really proud that we have reached 20 episodes of this podcast and am very pleased that it is an interview with Jennie Seed, Deputy Headteacher at Carnoustie High School. Jennie is a classic example of someone...

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