Hadriatic Divide

Hadriatic Divide
Podcast Description
Podcast with Poddy Wilson (@poddywilson) and Ciaran Whyte (@cwhytemusic) discussing the weirdest and wonderful oddities of our neighbouring nations.In each episode Poddy and Ciaran bring a topic from their respective homelands to unravel and unpack. Join in their journalistic exploits as they seek to mend the fractured relationship between England and Scotland through a lens of silliness, appreciation, and acceptance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on cultural exploration, quirky national differences, and shared histories, with episodes discussing topics such as traditional Scottish music and country dancing. For instance, Episode 1 features an engaging dialogue about the contrasts between Scottish country dancing and ceilidh dancing, along with various lighthearted anecdotes.

Podcast with Poddy Wilson (@poddywilson) and Ciaran Whyte (@cwhytemusic) discussing the weirdest and wonderful oddities of our neighbouring nations.
In each episode Poddy and Ciaran bring a topic from their respective homelands to unravel and unpack. Join in their journalistic exploits as they seek to mend the fractured relationship between England and Scotland through a lens of silliness, appreciation, and acceptance.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Hadriatic Divide, Poddy surprises Ciaran with record-holding cheese chasing champion, Chris Anderson, as she delves into the fascinating history of the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake. The couple sometimes stay on topic, but often stray into such nail-biting topics as Marblelympics, town criers and the origins of cake.
Will Poddy convince Ciaran to adopt this element of her culture into Scottish life? Listen to find out.
Theme music (Throw Me a Penny) written by Ciaran and Gordon Whyte of Whyte Noise. Recorded by Chris Waite at Gran’s House Studios.
Outro music composed and performed by Gordon and Susan Whyte.
Cover art by Poddy Wilson.
HUGE thanks to Chris Anderson for his time, insight, and wonderful cheese chasing performances.
Email your feedback to [email protected] and tell us what topics you’d like to be covered on Hadriatic Divide from both countries.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.