Podcasts by The Big Rab Show Podcast

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 360. Lissa Schneckenburger from 2023-12-06T21:27:45

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 360th Episode we chat with Lissa Schneckenburger, an amazing composer, fiddle player, singer songwriter and educator in the Trad and Folk scene....

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 359. The 12 Products of Christmas 2023 from 2023-11-29T21:59:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 359th Episode we bring you our annual 12 Products of Christmas show !! We list what we believe to be some of the best possible gifts for the Pip...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 358. Grant Cassidy from 2023-11-22T17:02

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 358th Episode we chat with Red Hot Chilli Piper Snare Drummer and percussionist, and now new Leading Drummer of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pi...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 357. Ali North from 2023-11-15T21:24:23

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 357th Episode we bring youo a conversation with Simon Fraser University Bass Drummer Ali North.  What does it take to lift the bass drum with a ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 356. The Big Rab Show Awards 2023 from 2023-11-08T20:14:42

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 356th Episode we bring youo a great chat with Grant and J.Reid Maxwell as we hear all about their new project “taking no shortcuts”.   Listen

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 325. Simon Thoumire - Hands Up For Trad from 2023-04-05T16:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 325th Episode we chat with Simon Thoumire from Hands Up For Trad.  We find out all about their fantastic work, and why you should be checking out...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 324. Lets Talk New Zealand Nationals 2023 from 2023-03-29T20:40:27

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 324th Episode we chat with Libby O’Brien and Liam Kernaghan, as we hear all about their fantastic work on presenting the online live streamed cov...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 323. Hobbies outside the Piping world from 2023-03-22T21:06:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 323rd Episode we chat all about our hobbies, and what we do outside of the Piping World.  We all have our own pursuits and interests, but just ho...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 322. Danielle Hamilton Cooper from 2023-03-15T21:45:16

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 322nd Episode we chat with Tenor Drummer Gold Medal Winner Danielle Hamilton Cooper.  We hear all about her experience at Winter Storm 2023, and ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 321. Kids With Cancer 2023 from 2023-03-08T20:37:23

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 321st Episode we hang out at the Kids With Cancer event 2023.  We have an early sneak peak of the new 2023 Inveraray and District Medley ! Plus p...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 320. Derek Midgley - The CPA from 2023-03-01T21:17:10

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 320th Episode we find out all about the workings of the Competitive Pipers Association, as we chat with their President – Derek Midgley.  That pl...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 319. Andrew Douglas from 2023-02-22T22:12:33

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 319th Episode we catch up with Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo as we hear about their new Theme !.  Check it out on the link below:

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 318. Tartan Tunes from 2023-02-15T21:13:06

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 318th Episode we bring you Peter and Davie from Tartan Tunes.  We hear all about their work with musicians from across the piping, trad and folk ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 317. British Championships Cancelled. from 2023-02-08T22:11:54

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 317th Episode we bring you all the reaction following the announcement by RSPBA Board of Directors that the 2023 British Championships do not hav...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 316. Hater Mail Vol 2 from 2023-02-01T21:47:18

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 316th Episode we bring you a selection of some of our “Hater” mail we have received over the last few years.  This is just a selection box of som...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 315. Scott Wood from 2023-01-25T20:52:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 315th Episode we chat to Scott Wood ahead of his upcoming gig at Celtic Connections.  The plus all the usual piping news and views from throughou...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 314. Do we need competition? from 2023-01-18T21:16:54

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 314th Episode we discuss if we need competition to further our art form?  Does competition help or hinder the Piping Scene?  Are you “not a real ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 313. Lorne MacDougall from 2023-01-11T21:04:39

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 313th Episode we bring our new revamped format for our podcast.  We catch up with Lorne MacDougall as we find out all about the upcoming Pipe Ban...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 312. J. Reid Maxwell from 2023-01-04T19:42

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 312th Episode we chat with World Champion Lead Drummer J. Reid Maxwell of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. Happy New Year from all of us here a...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 311. Bob Worrall from 2022-12-28T18:05

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 311th Episode we chat with the voice of the World Pipe Band Championships, Bob Worrall.  We find out what it means to him to be back on the grass...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 310. Tyler Fry from 2022-12-21T18:40

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 310th Episode we bring you a chat with Tyler Fry !  Throughout his storied career Tyler with his unique style, has revolutionised the Tenor Drumm...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 309. The 12 Products of Christmas 2022 from 2022-12-14T21:44:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 309th Episode we bring our 12 products of Christmas ! We put together our Christmas wish list, in the hope you can use it to guide you when consi...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 308. Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 from 2022-12-07T19:42:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 308th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2022 Scots Trad Music Awards.  We were absolutely honored to have been nominated in t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 307. Droning On from 2022-11-30T21:10:27

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 307th Episode we chat with Jim from the Droning On Podcast.  We find out all about this incredible long form conversational Piping based podcast....

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 306. Flux n Flashes from 2022-11-23T21:01:54

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 306th Episode we chat with Linda from Linda’s Personalised Flashes and Robbie from Flux Solutions.  Two very exiting products you should definite...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 305. Piper.Ally from 2022-11-16T21:08:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 305th Episode we chat with international social media star Piper.Ally, as she has quite an exciting announcement for fans.  Plus all the news and...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 304. The Big Rab Show Awards 2022 from 2022-11-09T20:12:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 304th Episode we announce the winners of the 2022 Big Rab Show Awards !  Plus all the news and updates from this past week in the Piping Scene. Listen

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 303. The E-Belaire from 2022-11-02T20:26:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 303rd Episode we bring you an interesting interview with Bruce Lazaroff, creator of the E-Belaire.  An interesting new product which hopes to mak...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 302. The Pibroch Network from 2022-10-26T21:45:17

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 302nd Episode we bring you an incredible interview with Professor Josh Dickson and Barnaby Brown from the Pibroch Network.  We hear all about the...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 301. Ceol Mor Software from 2022-10-19T20:36:41

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 301st Episode we announce the finalists of the 2022 Big Rab Show Awards.  You can place your votes now on our website.  Listen

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 231. Finlay MacDonald, Piping Live 2021 from 2021-06-16T20:37:06

Welcome to The Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 231st Episode we chat with Finlay MacDonald!  We hear all about the upcoming 2021 Piping Live festival.  Be sure to grab your tickets now at pipi...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 230. Ali Levack from 2021-06-09T18:05

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 230th Episode we chat with the 2020 Young Scots Trad Musician of The Year, Ali Levack !!  We hear all about his experiences and his work with Pro...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 229. Finding Bagpipe Freedom from 2021-06-02T20:46:44

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 229th Episode we chat to Andrew Douglas all about his upcoming book, Finding Bagpipe Freedom.  This incredible Bagpipe instructional will really ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 228. Ciaren Ross from 2021-05-26T21:03:43

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 228th Episode we chat to Ciaren Ross all about his upcoming new volume of music.  Plus we return to practice with Tullylagan Pipe Band, and have ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 227. Dan Nevans from 2021-05-19T21:41:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 227th Episode we chat to Dan Nevans all about his upcoming book “Piobraireachd is for everyone”.  An exciting new look at an area of piping, most...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 226. Recovery Plan from 2021-05-12T21:36:11

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 226th Episode we chat all about the potential RSPBA Recovery Plan, and what we believe should be included on their list of to-dos.  This episode ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 225. Be a part of it - Beer Tent 2021 from 2021-05-05T20:48:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 225th Episode we chat all about our upcoming event The Beer Tent 2021.  We want you guys to be involved in our community focused event ! Email us...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 224. Stuart Samson MBE. from 2021-04-28T19:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 224th Episode we chat to Captain Stuart Samson MBE.  We hear all about his time Piping in the Military, his time as a competing bands man and sol...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 223. Graeme Peters. Alba Rhythm from 2021-04-21T20:10:17

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 223rd Episode we chat to Graeme Peters and hear all about his amazing service at Alba Rhythm.  Plus we chat all about the big news of the week, t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 222. Isla Stout from 2021-04-14T21:31:09

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 222nd Episode we chat to Isla Stout all about her exciting new collection, The Stout Collection. Soon to be launched at this year Piping Live Fes...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 221. Up To The Line from 2021-04-07T21:23:19

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 221st Episode we chat to Stu and Stephen of the Up To The Line Pipe Band Podcast.  We hear all about what they've been up to this last few months...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 220. Stuart Robertson from 2021-03-31T20:40:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 220th Episode we chat to Stuart Robertson.  We hear all about his amazing debut album “North to South” available now!  Plus all the usual piping ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 220. Stuart Robertson from 2021-03-31T20:40:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 220th Episode we chat to Stuart Robertson.  We hear all about his amazing debut album “North to South” available now!  Plus all the usual piping ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 219. Heron Valley from 2021-03-24T22:25:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 219th Episode we pay tribute following the loss of a good friend of the show, Micky Daly.  This weeks episode is dedicated to Micky, and to all w...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 218. Bagpipe Central from 2021-03-17T21:34:06

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 217th Episode we chat to Nathan Mitchell who has launched a new website called Bagpipe Central.  We hear all about their services, and the commun...

The Big Rab ShowPodcast. Episode 217. Ross Miller from 2021-03-10T21:24:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 217th Episode we chat to Ross Miller, as we find out all about his new book to accompany his new album “The Roke”.  Available for pre-order now o...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 216. Callum Beaumont from 2021-03-03T21:27:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 216th Episode we chat to Callum Beaumont, as we find out all about his incredible new website

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 215 New HND in Piping from 2021-02-24T21:23:26

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 215th Episode we chat to Finlay MacDonald and Derek Doyle of the National Piping Centre, and hear all about the new HND qualification at the Nati...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 214. Kerr McQuillan and Chris Coates from 2021-02-17T21:29:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 214th Episode we chat to Kerr McQuillan and Chris Coates !  We discuss all of Kerr's ongoing work in social media, with his new brand of KMQ.  Ca...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 213 Cameron Barnes and Allyson Crowley-Duncan from 2021-02-10T21:23:50

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 213rd Episode we chat to Cameron Barnes and his amazing new single with Methill and District Pipe Band.  Plus we chat to TikTok star Allyson Crow...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 212 Andrew Douglas from 2021-02-03T21:44:22

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 212th Episode we chat to Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo, and their exciting new program.  Also he has some new music for us to check out.  Lin...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 211. Learning from defeat from 2021-01-27T21:41:26

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 211th Episode we talk all about the benefits of loosing. Yes we know we all play to win, and there’s no better feeling that reach...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 210. Talent Vs Hard Work from 2021-01-20T21:08:15

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 210th Episode we discuss the argument do you need to be simply talented to be successful in competitive Piping, or do you need to...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 209. The future of Piping in 2021 from 2021-01-13T23:00:34

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 209th Episode we discuss the future of our piping world in 2021. Following recent publications and discussions online, we chat al...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 208. Brian Martin from 2021-01-06T20:53:10

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 208th Episode we chat to Brian Martin, long term Piper with the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Also we ask your opinions on ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 207. Dr Richard Parkes MBE from 2020-12-30T15:48

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 207th Episode we bring you Pipe Major Dr Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.  Wishing you all a very Ha...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 206. Bob Worrall from 2020-12-23T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 206th Episode we bring you the voice of the worlds, the LEGEND Bob Worrall !!  Wishing you all a very happy Christmas 2020. 

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 205. Bruce Gandy from 2020-12-16T22:14:28

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 205th Episode we chat to Piping Legend Bruce Gandy !!

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 203. Davie Hunter from 2020-12-02T20:32:20

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 203rd episode, we chat to multi instrumentalist and composer, Davie Hunter ! Plus all the usual Piping News and Views from this p...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 202. Chris Gray from 2020-11-25T21:55

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 202nd episode, we chat to multi instrumentalist and composer, Chris Gray !

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 164. Choosing a Pipe Band from 2020-03-04T22:30:41

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 164th episode, we chat all about what you should consider when choosing Pipe Band.  When joining a pipe band, there are so many things you need t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 163. Kids with Cancer Charity night 2020. from 2020-02-26T20:04:18

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 163rd episode, we bring you on the ground coverage and interviews from Gary Smyth’s Kids with Cancer charity fundraiser. Held in the Royal Ho...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 162. Mrs Big Rab from 2020-02-19T21:42:52

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 162nd episode, we have a Chat with Mrs Big Rab.  Sarah Lennox ! We chat all about what it’s like being a Pipe Band Widow, and thoughts on the eff...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 161. Knowing when to start from 2020-02-12T21:42:43

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 161st episode, we chat all about knowing when is the right time to start learning Piping and Drumming. What are the things holding you back from ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 160. Knowing when to quit from 2020-02-05T21:15:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 160th episode, we chat all about knowing when to quit.  Is there a right time to hang up the pipes, or put down those drum sticks?

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 159. Winter Storm 2020 Wrap Up from 2020-01-29T21:44:19

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 159th episode, we bring you our interviews from Winter Storm 2020, thanks to Michael Eagle and the guys at Rhythm Monster.

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 158. RSPBA HQ Refurb Pt3. from 2020-01-22T20:40:41

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 158th episode, and here we go again.. Part 3 of the never ending story of the RSPBA HQ Redevelopment.  This story keeps developing, with more and...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 157. Winter Storm 2020 Preview from 2020-01-15T20:17:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 157th episode, we chat all about one of the biggest Piping and Drumming events in the United States.. Winter Storm ! It opens its doors for 2020 ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 156. Turn It Down !! from 2020-01-08T21:21:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 156th episode, we chat all about our experiences playing a gigs.  Have you any gigging horror stories?  Just how many times have you heard, “what...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 155. New Year, New Season from 2020-01-01T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 155th episode, we look ahead to what the 2020 season will hold for us, with so many concerts and performances to take in before the season kicks ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 154. 2019 Year in Review from 2019-12-25T20:04

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 154th episode, we look back at 2019 and chat all about the ups and downs of what was a very crazy year in the Bagpiping world.  Including some of...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 153. December 2019 Q&A from 2019-12-18T21:44:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 153rd episode, we answer all your questions that we have not addressed up till now.  Its great to catch up, and we respond to all your listener m...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 152. Christmas List 2019 from 2019-12-11T21:46:25

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 152nd episode, we chat all about what to buy that piper or drummer in your life for Christmas !! What makes our list for 2019?  With so many amaz...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 151. RSPBA HQ Refurb Pt2. from 2019-12-04T21:29:48

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 151st episode, we chat all about the recent developments with the saga that is, the Redevelopment of the RSPBA HQ building. With recent Branch me...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 150. Can you cheat, to win? from 2019-11-27T21:33:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 150th episode, we chat all about is it possible to cheat to win?  With all sorts of rumours on ways to cheat, is it actually possible to cheat yo...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 149. Favourite Piping Recordings from 2019-11-20T17:29

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 149th episode, we chat all about our favourite piping recordings.  Just what are our favourite recordings, and the reasons why?  We introduce wha...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 148. Piping and Drumming Apps from 2019-11-13T21:23:12

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 148th episode, we chat all about Apps!  What are the best and possibly the worst apps when it comes to Piping and Drumming?  We also have a great...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 147. Lessons learned from the USA from 2019-11-06T21:27:56

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 147th  episode, I chat all about what I learned following my trip to the Stone Mountain Highland games in Atlanta.  What were my main take a ways...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 146. RSPBA HQ Refurb. Pt1. from 2019-10-30T22:09:50

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 146th  episode, we chat all about the current ongoing refurbishment works at RSPBA Head Quarters, and the questions posed by the piping world.  H...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 145. Stone Mountain Highland Games 2019 from 2019-10-23T19:59:15

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 145th  episode, we bring you our on the ground report from the Stone Mountain Highland Games 2019 !  Playing and podcasting in a tropical storm h...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 144. Big Rab Show Live 2019. On the Ground from 2019-10-16T16:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 144th episode, we bring you our on the ground report from G1 Reeds presents Big Rab Show Live 2019.  These are interviews that hit the cutting ro...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 143. The Big Rab Show Awards 2019 from 2019-10-09T21:25:31

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 143rd  episode, we announce the winners of Big Rab Show Awards 2019, as chosen by you guys.  Congratulations to all our nominees and all our winn...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 142. The End? from 2019-10-02T22:05:11

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 142nd episode, is it the end of the Big Rab Show Podcast?  Have we heard the last of the weekly radio show?  The end of the weekly podcast? Are t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 141. Hanging out with Rhythm Monster from 2019-09-25T21:17:17

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 141st episode, we bring you our interview with the guys from Rhythm Monster.  These guys are doing some very exciting things in the drumming worl...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 140. Big Rab Show Awards 2019 Finalists from 2019-09-18T22:19:16

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 140th episode, we chat all about our 2019 Big Rab Show Award Finalists! You have all been placing your nominations furiously, so who came out on ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 139. The Belfast International Tattoo 2019 from 2019-09-11T16:06

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 139th episode, we hang out backstage at the Belfast International Tattoo 2019.  We bring you all the back stage chat as we enjoy this amazing spe...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 138. Scottish Power Concert and Drumming for Drinks 2019 from 2019-09-04T22:06:59

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 138th episode, we bring you all our backstage chat and interviews from the Scottish Power Concert in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.  Plus we han...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 137. Worlds Wrap Up 2019 from 2019-08-28T20:44:20

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 137th episode, we bring you our Worlds 2019 wrap up.  What did we think of the state of the Portaloo’s, the price of beer, the lack of a trader v...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 136. Worlds 2019 from The Green from 2019-08-21T21:15:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 136th episode, we bring you our on the ground report from the biggest event in the Piping Calendar, the World Pipe Band Championships 2019.  We p...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 135. G1 Reeds presents Big Rab Show Live at Piping Live 2019 from 2019-08-14T21:13:24

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 135th episode, we bring you our Live show from Piping Live 2019.  G1 Reeds Presents Big Rab Show Live at Piping Live 2019.  Including acts such a...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 134. Worlds 2019 Predictions from 2019-08-07T18:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 134th episode, we bring you our annual World Pipe Band Championship Prediction podcast.  (just a bit of fun, we most probably will get every one ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 133. Piping Live 2019 Preview from 2019-07-31T21:32:13

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 133rd episode, we bring you our Piping Live 2019 Preview!  These are our picks for the biggest and possibly the best piping festival in the World...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 132. Scottish Championships Preview 2019 from 2019-07-24T22:12:25

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 132nd episode, we chat all about the up and coming Scottish Championships in Dumbarton !! Yes, the last Major before the big yin in Glasgow, is h...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 131. Copyright from 2019-07-17T22:20:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 131st episode, we chat all about that dirty word in the Piping World.  Copyright.  Just how do we apply this law to the Piping World.  Or should ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 130. All-Ireland Championships 2019 from 2019-07-10T16:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 130th episode, we bring you our on the ground coverage from the All-Irelands 2019.  Including full performances from Grades 3B and Grade 1.  You ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 129. Euro's Reaction 2019 from 2019-07-03T21:29:41

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 129th episode, we bring you our full reaction to the European Championships in Inverness.  Just what did we think about who won, and who didn’t. ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 128. Euros 2019 Preview from 2019-06-26T20:44:43

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 128th episode, we bring you our full preview of the upcoming European Championships in Inverness.  Who will be the bands to watch, who will win? ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 127. Soggy UK Championships 2019 from 2019-06-19T19:41:19

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 127th episode, we bring you a on the ground report from the UK Championships 2019.  We brave the elements and chat with loads of good people at t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 126. UK Championships 2019 Preview from 2019-06-12T22:14:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 126th episode, we chat all about the second Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships.  Who are our picks in each grade?  Hard to be...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 125. Who are the Experts from 2019-06-05T16:15

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 125th episode, we chat all about just who are the Piping Experts we should listen to?  Both when learning, and from a band point of view, who’s o...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 124. Time for Change from 2019-05-29T21:00:20

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 124th episode, we chat all about the interesting articles published on Pipes Drums .com written by Scott Currie.  Clean Break – Time for Change. ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 123, Paisley 2019. The Good, The Bad, The Ehh? from 2019-05-22T21:44:35

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 123rd episode, we bring you our full review from the first Major of the season.  The British Championships 2019.  The Good, the Bad, the ehh?? Listen

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 122. Stream-Gate 2019 Pt2. from 2019-05-15T22:01:37

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 122nd episode, we bring you the entire story all about #StreamGate.  Following our podcast last week, there has been further developments.  Plus ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 121 Stream-Gate 2019 from 2019-05-08T19:23:23

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 121st episode, we finally have a sit down chat about all things Live Streaming.  Us here on the Big Rab Show have been providing Live Streamed co...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 120. Turas Ceoil Resume 2019 from 2019-05-01T20:24:18

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 120th episode, we bring you all of our coverage from the St Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band concert, Turas Ceoil Resume 2019.  LIVE in the Armagh City...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 119. The 2019 Season Preview from 2019-04-24T17:30

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 119th episode, we bring you our full 2019 season preview ! Every grade, every band, every drum major, we examine them all, and give you our picks...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 118. Playing in all weathers from 2019-04-17T22:01:05

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 118th episode, we chat all about having to play pipes or drums in the worst of weathers.  When is it ok for organisers to pull the plug?  Should ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 117. Learning by ear from 2019-04-10T21:30:47

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 117th episode, we chat all about the old-school method of learning pipe band drumming.  Learning by ear.  Is there an advantage to it, or is lear...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 116. Pipe Band Stewards from 2019-04-03T21:44:33

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 116th episode, we chat all about the unsung hero’s of the competitive piping world.  The Pipe Band Stewards. Those people who’s job it is to make...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 115. Piping in the USA Part 2. from 2019-03-27T21:55:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 115th episode, we revisit Piping in the USA, as you guys answer all our questions about how the piping scene operates in the United States.

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 114. Piping in the USA from 2019-03-20T21:01:17

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 113th episode, we chat all about just how does Piping and Drumming function in the USA?  How do people get involved in this amazing music, and ho...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 113. RSPBA AGM Reactions from 2019-03-13T20:48:04

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 113th episode, we chat all about the fallout from the recent RSPBA HQ AGM.  With so much anger and frustration from the general Pipe Band populou...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 112. Tunes stuck in your head from 2019-03-06T21:37:05

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 112th episode, we chat all about those tunes that you just can’t get out of your head !! Love em, or hate em, they exist.  What tunes get stuck i...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 111. Listener Mail from 2019-02-27T22:05:35

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 111th episode, we chat all about the recent news and views from throughout the piping world.  We answer your mail and address the big questions y...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 110. Whats going on with Worlds 2019 from 2019-02-20T16:54:56

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 110th episode, we chat all about the recent news about our Grade 1 competition for this years Worlds?  Just what will happen with the Friday Qual...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 109. Kids with Cancer Charity night 2019 from 2019-02-13T19:16:42

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 109th episode, we bring you all the action from the Kids with Cancer Charity Night.  Including interviews and performances from some of the best ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 108. Motivation from 2019-02-06T13:14

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 108th episode, we chat all about motivation.  Just why should we remain motivated through the long winter months?  Why is this piping thing worth...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 107. Travel Tips from 2019-01-30T17:22:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 107th episode, we bring you our rant on travelling.  When travelling to the major championships in 2019, are there any possible tips or tricks we...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 106. Winter Storm Wrap Up 2019 from 2019-01-23T20:50:31

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 106th episode, we bring you our wrap up of Winter Storm 2019.  Thanks to the guys of Rhythm Monster and Jim Williamson for our on the ground repo...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 105. Winter Storm and Celtic Connections 2019 from 2019-01-16T21:14:59

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 105th episode, we bring you our preview of Winter Storm 2019 and the launch of Celtic Connections 2019.  These two events will be incredible, and...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 104. Pipe Major Emmett Conway from 2019-01-09T21:04:15

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 104th episode, we bring you a fantastic interview with Pipe Major Emmett Conway of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia.

We are the show for the ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 103. Burgess Bagpipes and Rhythm Monster from 2019-01-02T15:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 103rd episode, we bring you interviews with Burgess Bagpipes and the guys from Rhythm Monster!  Two very exciting ongoing projects in the Piping ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 102. Richard Parkes MBE from 2018-12-26T15:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 102nd episode, we held bring you our interview on Fuse FM Ballymoney with Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery.

W...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 101. Christmas List 2018 from 2018-12-19T16:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 101st episode, we held bring you our Christmas list for 2018.  What the are the products that we would like to see under our Christmas tree this ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 100. LIVE in the Terrace Hotel from 2018-12-12T15:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 100th episode, we held a live podcast event in the Terrace Hotel in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland.  We bring some of the best in the piping wor...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 99. Whats happening to Grade 1 from 2018-12-05T17:22:27

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 99th episode, we chat all about the recent decline in band numbers in our top grade.  Just what is happening in Grade 1 that has resulted in band...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 98. You won ! Now what? from 2018-11-28T21:51:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 98th episode, we chat all about the burning question.. You’ve won… Now what?  Just what drives us to keep chasing that next title?

We are ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 97. Judging Part 2 from 2018-11-21T15:14

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 97th episode, we chat all about Judging… Again !! Judging part 2, this time we bring you the judges perspective.

We are the show for the p...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 96. No storm lasts forever from 2018-11-14T22:17:28

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 96th episode, we chat all about Mental Health?  How does it affect us all in the Piping World? 

We are the show for the piping folk, refle...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 95. Where to Practice from 2018-11-07T20:28

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 95th episode, we chat all about where we can go to practice?  Not all of us have the option to practice at home, so where can we go to practice a...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 94. Bullying from 2018-10-31T15:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 94rd episode, we chat all about Bullying in our piping world.  Us here on the Rab Show Team do know it exists in the Piping World, but does it al...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 93. Instrument Maintenance from 2018-10-24T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 93rd episode, we chat all about instrument maintenance.  Should this be taught from beginner level?  Or should it be someone else’s problem?  How...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 92. Drum Scores from 2018-10-17T21:45:51

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 92nd episode, we bring you a chat all about the process around creating drum scores.  Us Drummers can be a creative bunch, but do we always get i...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 91. The Big Rab Show Awards 2018 from 2018-10-10T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 91st episode, we bring you the winners of the 2018 Big Rab Show Awards !

We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 90. How to get upgraded, fast ! from 2018-10-03T19:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 90th episode, we chat all about how a band can be upgraded.  What does the Music Board look for when grading a band?  Does winning the Worlds car...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 89. Listener Mail from 2018-09-26T21:54:17

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 89th episode, we try to answer all your Lister Mail ! So many topics and questions, we hope this will be a catch all chat.

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 88. Pipe Majors from 2018-09-19T21:05:16

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 88th episode, we chat all about Pipe Majors.. Love em or hate em, we all have them … What makes a good one? What makes a bad one?...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 87. Belfast Tattoo 2018 from 2018-09-12T17:24:19

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 87th episode, we hang out back stage at the Belfast Tattoo. Chatting to lots of interesting people, from within the piping world,...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 86. Judging Pt1. from 2018-09-05T17:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 86th episode, we bring you a special podcast all about judging. Is the system working? What can we do to improve it? We c...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 85. John Elliott G1 Chanters and Reeds. from 2018-08-29T21:09:08

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 85th episode, we bring you an interview with John Elliott Owner and manager of G1 Reeds and Chanters. Just how do you mak...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 84. Worlds Wrap Up 2018 from 2018-08-22T21:38:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 84th episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship wrap up. The good, the bad and the hmmmm...

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 83. Worlds 2018 Predictions from 2018-08-15T17:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 83rd episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship predictions ! I chat with Andrew Shilliday and Drew Lenn...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 82. Piping Live Preview 2018 from 2018-08-08T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 82nd episode, we bring our our picks for the 2018 Piping live festival ! The biggest week in the piping season and here a...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 81. Ross Ainslie from 2018-08-01T20:58:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 81st episode, we chat to one of the biggest names in modern piping at the moment. Ross Ainslie. Plus we wrap up everythin...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 80. Nerves from 2018-07-25T19:28:16

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 80th episode, we chat all about nerves !! We've all had the wobbly knees at the line, or suffering from a little stage fr...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 79. FAQ from 2018-07-18T21:58:28

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 79th episode, we bring you our frequently asked questions. This week we try to answer all your Big Rab Show frequently As...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 78. Worlds 2018 The Draw from 2018-07-11T21:34:40

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 78th episode, we bring you Rab's live reaction to the 2018 World Championships draw ! Grade by grade, group by group... A...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 77. Arena Behavior from 2018-07-04T21:53:59

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 77th episode, we chat all about the general public's behaviour when watching bands in the arena. The sea of camping chairs, follo...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 76. Indoor Majors? from 2018-06-27T21:38:52

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 76th episode, we chat all about if the Piping World is ready to bring a Major Championships in doors? Do you think that we could? Or is it simply...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 75. Belfast 2018. from 2018-06-20T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 75th episode, we bring you an on the ground report from the UK Championships 2018. Including performances, and interviews...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 74. UK Championships Preview. 2018 from 2018-06-13T20:47:52

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 74th episode, we chat all about the up and coming UK Championships in Belfast. We give you our picks for each grade, and ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 73. The Decline of Domestic Competitions from 2018-06-06T18:08

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 73rd episode, we chat all about our Domestic Competitions. Notably the recent decline in numbers at these competitions. F...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 72. The March Past from 2018-05-30T21:07:48

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 72nd episode, we chat all about March Pasts. Mass Bands, Grand Finale, whatever you may call is, we all do it differently...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 71. Paisley 2018 from 2018-05-23T19:29:58

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 71st episode, we bring chat all the first major of the season. The British Championships in Paisley. Surprises, Shocks, ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 70. Bangor 2018 from 2018-05-16T18:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 70th episode, we bring you all the action from the start of the UK competitive season, in Bangor Northern Ireland. You ca...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 69. Inveraray and District Concert 2018 from 2018-05-09T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 69th episode, we bring you all the back stage chat from the Inveraray & District concert in the Tullyglass Hotel in Bally...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 68. Marching and Deportment from 2018-05-02T20:48:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 68th episode, we chat all about Marching and Deportment. Just how important is it for a band to get this right? What is i...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 67. 2018 Season Preview from 2018-04-25T21:35:32

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 67th episode, we give you our 2018 season predictions, and bands to watch.. This season is going to be one for the histor...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 66. Police Scotland Fife Concert from 2018-04-18T21:03:04

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 66th episode, we head backstage to the Police Scotland Fife concert, and chat to everyone involved. Thanks to Stephen our...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 65. British Championship Draw 2018. from 2018-04-11T20:40:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 65th episode, we chat all about the British Championships 2018 ! You will hear our live reaction to the Draw as we go thr...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 64. The Wee Tap on the Shoulder. from 2018-04-04T20:32:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 64th episode, we chat all about that moment, when you get a wee tap on the shoulder. Have you ever been dropped from the ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 63. Beer Tents from 2018-03-28T19:42:20

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 63rd episode, we chat all about Beer tents. They can really make or break an event. We chat all about how they can get it...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 62. Ensemble from 2018-03-21T21:09:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 62nd episode, we chat all about that mysterious area of ensemble. Should this solitary judge hold the clipboard of power ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 61. Road and Service Bands from 2018-03-14T21:12:56

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 61st episode, we chat all about Road bands and Service bands and the importance they have in our piping world. Also what ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 60. What makes a good concert? from 2018-03-07T22:10:54

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 60th episode, we chat all about what makes a good concert? Have you ever been to an amazing show that totally amazed you?...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 59. Player Poaching from 2018-02-28T12:31

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 59th episode, we chat all about a very controversial topic. Player poaching... Have you experience of Player Poaching? Le...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 58. Kids Cancer Charity Night from 2018-02-21T20:29:02

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 58th episode, we are attending the Kids Cancer Centre charity Piping and Drumming event, and hanging out with some of the...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 57. Hanging with the Chilli Pipers from 2018-02-14T16:30

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 57th episode, we are hanging out back stage with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers !! Asking the guys your questions you emailed ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 56. How much, is to much? from 2018-02-07T19:47:54

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 56th episode, we chat all about just how much practice is to much? Also can you listen to to much piping and drumming, be...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 55. When Bands close their doors. from 2018-01-31T20:23:26

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 55th episode, we chat all about when bands make that difficult decision to go off the road. What does drive a band to clo...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 54. Supply and Demand from 2018-01-24T18:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 54th episode, we chat all about travelling to Glasgow for the Big Yin. So many companies and hotels seem to bump their pr...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 53. Piping Promotion and Performance from 2018-01-17T18:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 53rd episode, we chat to a non piping fan and answer his questions. What can we do to attract more people to what we do? ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 52. Winter Storm Preview from 2018-01-10T17:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 52nd episode, we preview this weekends Winter Storm event in Kansas City. We pick out the must see workshops, and not for...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 51. Bass Drumming Pt2. from 2018-01-03T20:16:05

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 51st episode, we have part two in our bass drumming series. With a fantastic interview with current world champion bass ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 50. The Good, Bad and Ugly from 2017-12-27T19:13

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 50th episode, we look at what was Good, Bad and Ugly of the 2017 season. Also our possible predictions for 2018. Who is y...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 49. Our Christmas List 2017 from 2017-12-20T18:25:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 49th episode, we look at what we should be buying that special piper or drummer in our life, this Festive period. Hoping ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 48. Social Media from 2017-12-13T20:33:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 48th episode, we look at how Pipe Bands handle Social Media. Can bands manage it better? Do they need to?

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 47. Good Practice from 2017-12-06T21:09:08

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 47th episode, we look at how we practice. Are we doing it right? How do we structure our practice time to help us improve...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 46. Motivation from 2017-11-29T20:49:58

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 46th episode, we look at how to remain motivated during the off season. During these hard winter months it can be difficu...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 45. Sexism in Piping from 2017-11-22T20:41:36

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 45th episode, we look at and discuss the claimed sexism in the Piping World. Does it exist? With most of the top pipers a...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 44. Worlds Worst Piper? from 2017-11-15T21:02:58

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 44th episode, we look discuss the Worlds Worst Piper? Recently a discussion occurred online following a video appearing o...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 43. Hearing Protection from 2017-11-08T20:16:48

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 43rd episode, we look at Hearing Protection. Should us as Pipers and Drummers, take better care of our hearing as musicia...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 42. The Learning Journey. Part 1. from 2017-11-01T19:11:01

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 42nd episode, we begin our look at the Learning Journey. One taken by all pipers and drummers around the world. Everyone'...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 41. Nostalgia from 2017-10-25T21:36:44

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 41st episode, we look at looking back. Is it right to play the “in my day” game? Were bands better back in the day?

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 40. Bass Drumming Part 1. from 2017-10-18T12:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 40th episode, we bring you part one of our focus on Bass drumming. We chat all about what it takes to be a good bass drum...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 39. The Big Rab Show Awards 2017 from 2017-10-11T20:27:26

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 39th episode, we finally announce the winners of the 2017 Big Rab Show Awards, as voted for by you guys, the listeners of...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 38. Q&A from 2017-10-04T22:10:18

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 38th episode, we present a question and answer podcast with you guys the listeners. Plus all the usual piping news and vi...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 37. The Ups and Downs from 2017-09-27T20:27:16

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 37th episode, we chat all about the recent upgradings and downgradings announced by the RSPBA. Did the Music Board get th...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 36. The Off Season from 2017-09-20T22:09:27

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 36th episode, we chat all about the Off Season, or the “Winter”. Are you enjoying the break?

We ar...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 35. BIG Interviews from 2017-09-13T21:59:35

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 35th episode, we bring you interviews with some of the best in the business !!

We are the show f...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 34. The Belfast Tattoo 2017 from 2017-09-06T21:30:07

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 34th episode, we bring you all the back stage gossip and chat from the Belfast Tattoo 2017.

We are...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 33. The Big Rab Show from 2017-08-30T22:23:42

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 33rd episode, we chat all about ourselves. A bit of an update on whats happening here on the big Rab Show with looking ba...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 32. Worlds Wrap Up 2017 from 2017-08-23T22:15:52

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 31st episode, we are bringing you an extra long episode this week. We chat all things World Championships 2017, the good ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 31. Andy and Josh, Las Vegas Pipe Band from 2017-08-16T18:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 31st episode, we bring you an interview with Josh and Andy of the Las Vegas Pipe Band ! It was awesome to chat with these...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 30. Worlds Predictions 2017 from 2017-08-09T18:08

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 30th episode, we totally hang ourselves out to dry and tell you our picks for the 2017 World Pipe band Championships. Gra...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 29. Live Streaming from 2017-08-02T22:14:26

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 29th episode, we chat all abbout Live Streaming. We sadly announced that we won't be live streaming at this years World C...

Big Rab Show Podcast Episde 28. Piping Live Picks 2017 from 2017-07-26T23:21:13

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 28th episode, we bring you our picks for the Piping Live festival 2017. Not the official picks from the festival itself, but one for the fans ! We...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 27. Travel from 2017-07-19T21:33:04

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 27th episode, we chat all about what the pit falls can be when traveling with our Bagpipes and Drums. Its expensive, ther...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 26. Andrew Elliott from 2017-07-12T21:00

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 26th episode, we bring you a taste of how it goes down on Fuse FM Ballymoney. Here we have an amazing interview with Fie...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 25. The Worlds 2017 Draw ! from 2017-07-05T21:26:37

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 25th episode, You get a live reaction and break down of the Draw for the 2017 World Pipe Band Championships ! Do we have ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 24. Piping Injuries from 2017-06-28T21:59:51

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 24th episode, we chat all about Piping Injuries. Have you ever given yourself a black eye while flourishing? Ever suffere...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 23. Champion of Champions from 2017-06-21T21:26:32

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 23rd episode, we address the question of, the Champion of Champions title. Do bands have the same focus they once had on ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 22. UK Championships 2017 from 2017-06-14T21:09:37

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 22nd episode, we bring you all the action from the 2017 UK Championships in Belfast.

We are the sh...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 21. Piping and Ageism from 2017-06-07T21:35:27

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 21st episode, we address the question of, when is the right age to start learning? Is there a right age to stop?

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The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 20. Disabled Players Access from 2017-05-31T21:13:22

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 20th episode, we finally address the question about Disabled Pipers and Drummers and access to our wonderful music. What ...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 19. Our Non Piping Friends from 2017-05-24T21:21:42

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 19th episode, we chat all about how we bring out Non Piping friends to what we do? How do you go about introducing your f...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 18. Piping Season Kick Off from 2017-05-17T16:45:12

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 18th episode, we bring you an on the ground report from Bangor (Northern Ireland) for the beginning of the Northern Irela...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 17. Piping by Numbers from 2017-05-10T20:56:53

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 17th episode, we chat all about The Pipe Band Numbers Game ! Should there be a cap on numbers? Should the larger bands, l...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 16. Tenor Drumming from 2017-05-03T21:21:40

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 16th episode, we chat all about Tenor Drumming ! Its come such a long way from what its origins were back in the early 80...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 15. Domestic Competitions from 2017-04-26T16:16:10

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 15th episode, we chat all about the domestic competition scene vs the major competition scene. Is our Domestic scene dyin...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 14. Bagpipes and the Media from 2017-04-19T15:57:50

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 14th episode, we chat all about Bagpipes portrayal in the main stream media. Are Bagpipes always seen as a bit of a joke?...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 13. Vendors from 2017-04-12T16:12:39

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 13th episode, we chat all about Vendors at competitions. Do you think our stalls at competitions, could be better at comp...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 12. Talent Vs Hard Work from 2017-04-05T22:37:45

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 12th episode, we chat all about the age old argument. Talent Vs Hard Work. Do talented people need to work hard to be suc...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 11. Piping and Finance from 2017-03-29T22:22:55

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 11th episode, we chat all about Piping and money !! This isn't the cheapest hobby in the world, with instruments and unif...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 10. The Future of Piping. from 2017-03-22T21:46:04

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 10th episode, we chat all about the Piping World, and just where is it headed? What is the driving force of the Piping Wo...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 9. Technology and Pipe Bands. from 2017-03-15T22:26:13

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 9th episode, we chat all about Piping and its relationship with Technology ! Do you think the piping world has embraced t...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 8. Relationships from 2017-03-08T20:28:38

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 8th episode, we chat all about relationships ! Have you a girlfriend or boyfriend, who's involved in the Piping Scene? H...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 7. Live Back In Ireland 87. from 2017-03-01T21:56:57

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 7th episode, we chat about all the Live Back in Ireland 87, Concert; which took place in the Waterfront hall in Belfast....

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 6. Pipe Band Fashion from 2017-02-22T21:40:41

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 6th episode, we chat about all the latest piping news from this past week. Also our topic of the week. Pipe Band Fashion...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 5. Hangin with the Chilli Pipers from 2017-02-15T18:55:45

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 5th episode, we finally announce the winner of our amazing G1 give away !! Plus our exclusive behind the scenes intervie...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 4. Trouble Down Under& Our Subculture from 2017-02-08T22:02:03

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our fourth episode, we chat all about the situation with the Australian Pipe Band Association, and just how do you talk to p...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 3. Eric Ward& Nigel Davison from 2017-02-01T20:58:32

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our third episode, we chat all about our Major Competition venues.  Should they be circulated around the world?  Also we hav...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 2. Lets Talk Band Numbers. from 2017-01-25T09:39:32

Welcome to The Big Rab Show Podcast.  Recorded the 25 January 2017. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything from the piping world.  Feel free to messag...

The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 1. By Way of Introduction from 2017-01-19T10:06:21

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In our first episode, is by way of an introduction to Rab.  What the show is all about, and what will be coming up on future podcast...