Best Big Rab Podcasts (2026)

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 469. Andrew Berthoff 48:24

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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 Pipin…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 468. PM Rab Mathieson - Ensemble 1:26:13

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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 we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio re…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 467. Bob Worrall 58:29

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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 ! Do…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 466. 2025 Year in Review 1:05:57

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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. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backs…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 465. 12 Products of Christmas 2025 1:25:01

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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 Bi…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 464. Meet The Band - Queen Elizabeth PB 1:41:50

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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, e…

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Stuttgart Shenanigans & Phantasmal Flames - The End of the Rab Era: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 47 1:25:22

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for another chinwag on the SpillTheTeaCG podcast! ☕️ In this week’s episode, the lads break down all the Stuttgart Shenanigans, share their thoughts on Phantasmal Flames entering the format, and reflect on a big moment - The end of the Rab (casting that is!). We dive into the stories from the weekend, first impressions of the…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 463. Meet The Band - MacEoin-Ramsey PB 1:29:52

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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, exc…

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All the Highs and Lows of LAIC & Phantasmal Flames for Stuttgart!: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 46 1:26:16

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode discuss the latest LAIC from last weekend along with some first impressions from our latest set.Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https://twitter.com/SpillTheTeaCGAnd F…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 462. Meet The Band - Cloughfin 1:54:05

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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 in…

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Las Vegas Madness Into LAIC Predictions — LAIC Tier List!: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 45 1:29:45

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week’s episode, the gang break down the Las Vegas Regionals, including one of the wildest Top Cuts we’ve seen all season and With LAIC just days away, we also drop our FINAL tier list of the format — which, in true SpillTheTeaCG fashion, means plenty of argu…

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2 Regionals, 0 Chill: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 43 1:20:09

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the lads discuss the latest Gdansk and Brisbane Regionals, how Alex got on commentating and if Joe finally reached a Phase 2.Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https://t…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 461. Meet The Band - New Ross and District 1:32:04

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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 …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 460. The Big Rab Show Awards, Winners 2025 1:00:52

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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. 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…

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Lille’s Bluffs & Gdasnk’s Meta Mess: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 42 1:40:41

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode Ben, Alex and newcomer Jack discuss the Lille Regional Championships whilst also trying to guess the upcoming metagame for the Gdansk Regional Championships this weekend.Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 459. Meet The Band - Altnaveigh Memorial PB 1:29:35

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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 bac…

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Mega Evolutions & Meta Chaos: The Return of Big Basics!: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 41 1:44:04

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the lads discuss the last two Pokémon Regional Championships in Milwaukee and Belo Horizonte, including the impact of the new Mega Evolution format and what to expect at the Lille Regional Championships. Rabs Retro Four Man Cube: https://cubek…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 458. Meet The Band - North Stratton PB 1:45:30

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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 au…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 457. Rab Show Awards Nominee's 2025 1:38:15

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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 …

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We Prized Ourselves for 5 Weeks: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 40 1:22:26

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the boys discuss their 5 week hiatus along with the Pokémon TCG format ahead of the next major events around the World, including Belo Horizonte, Milwaukee, and Lillie. Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 456. Meet The Band - City of Plymouth PB 1:27:42

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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. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and l…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 455. Rab Show Awards Launch and Andrew Douglas 1:50:57

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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 …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 454. Big Rab Show Live at Piping Live. 14th August 2025 57:34

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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. Do…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 453. Big Rab Show LIVE at Piping Live 13th August 2025 44:29

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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…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 452. Belfast International Tattoo 2025 1:33:15

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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 interview…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 451. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 2 1:48:23

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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, exclus…

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The One Who Casted Worlds 🎤 …and the Minions Who Watched from Home: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 39 1:31:13

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the gang discuss their latest happenings along with their experiences of the Pokémon World Championships 2025.Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https://twitter.com/Spil…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 450. Worlds 2025 On The Ground Report. Day 1 2:42:48

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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. Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backsta…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 449. Worlds Wrap Up 2025 1:47:16

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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 recording…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 448. Worlds Predictions 2025 1:12:49

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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…

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TIER LIST 🔥 Bring THESE to Anaheim… BIN the Rest!: SpillTheTeaCG Pod Episode 38 1:47:55

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the boys discuss all things World Championships in California next week and their meta predictions.Apologies for the unfortunate audio quality!Join the SpilltheTeaCG Premier League here: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/us6sreht…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 447. Piping Live Preview 2025 1:30:03

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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 r…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 446. Scottish Championships 2025 Wrap Up 1:54:13

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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 t…

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First Impressions of Black Bolt & White Flare! More Hype than Impact?: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Ep 37 1:38:18

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the boys discuss the latest set and review all its new additions in the format, including early online results. Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https://twitter.com/Sp…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 445. The Rules 1:18:00

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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,…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 444. UK Championships Wrap Up 2025 1:51:00

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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 …

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New Tournament Rules Just Dropped: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 36 1:11:22

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the gang catch up on what they have been up during th off season, and the new Pokemon rule changes!Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https://twitter.com/SpillTheTeaCGAn…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 443. All Irelands 2025 Wrap Up 1:53:51

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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 aroun…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 442. All-Irelands Preview 2025 1:20:44

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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 vie…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 441. Ross Miller 1:25:32

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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 Inverara…

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NAIC Heat & Worlds Blueprint, We're in The Final Stretch: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 35 1:45:46

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the gang chat about the latest NAIC last week along with our hotly debated World Championship Invite structure ahead of the World Championships in August. Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 440. Big Rab Show Team 2025 1:33:50

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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 …

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 439. Meet The Band - St Joseph's 1:12:39

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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, excl…

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Portland, Bologna and the NAIC Preview Tierlist: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 35 1:47:46

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the gang discuss the past two weeks, covering the Portland Regional Championships, the Bologna Special Championships and cover a light spread on the upcoming NAIC meta. Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 438. Meet The Band - Uddingston Strathclyde 1:43:24

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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 c…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 437. Cameronian Rifles Music Collection 1:28:23

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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, excl…

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Triple Threat! Breaking Down 3️⃣ Majors and a Portland Tierlist: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 34 1:27:13

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the boys chat about the last weekend, where 3 major TCG events happened. Using their expertise the lads also create a tierlist for our next event, Portland.Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqd…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 436. Andrew Graham 1:17:58

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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…

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 435. Jordan Aiken 1:17:40

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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 backs…

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Sevilla, Milwaukee and the Ever Changing Decklists: SpilltheTeaCG Podcast Episode 33 1:30:39

8M ago1:30:39

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Join Alex, Ben and Joe for a quick chinwag regarding their new Pokémon TCG podcast. In this week's episode the gang chat about the latest Sevilla and Milwaukee major events while also discussing the latest meta shifts and deck lists. Follow our SpillTheTeaCG Podcast Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2gX: https:/…