The Big Rab Show Podcast

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 announcement on this weeks episode…. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.    Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Ra...

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 usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.    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 with you on there, so cli...

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 recital’s from some of the worlds most talented women pipers.  All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.    Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab...

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 last week.    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 with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!! Email u...

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.  What can we do to encourage more people to get involved?  All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.    Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recording...

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 recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.c...

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 all the latest news and views from around the piping world.   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 with you on there, s...

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 news and views from around the piping world.   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 with you on there, so click support...

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 views from around the piping world.   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 with you on there, so click suppor...

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 Centre in Belfast.  We are also joined by Pipe Major David Wilton and Leading Drummer Mick O’Neill as we hear what Police Scotland Fife will bring to the big stage in Cookstown !.  All this plus we catch up on all the latest n...

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 amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email...

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 the band on their socials on the following link: https://www.instagram.com/themclassiehighlanders   All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Don’t forget...

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 link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-5sYAb8Vo 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 amazing backstage videos, and audio...

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 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 loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your...

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 - http://www.wdpb.org/index.html We also have an amazing interview with musicians from Northern Ireland involved in the historic Gordon Duncan Tribute pipe band and the Live n Well at 30 concert at Celtic Connections. All this plus we catc...

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 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 loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get you...

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 to be back, business as usual; we hope you enjoy. 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 with you on th...

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 Piping World. 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 with you on t...

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 recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email u...

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 ! 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 with you on there, so click support and...