Regular Stadium Announcer at The National Stadium, Hampden Park and presenter for Strathclyde Sirens, Graeme Easton meets up with the stars and business minds of Scottish Sport to find out what music makes their playlists and to take part in the "See You In The Charts" Quiz!
Guests include Gordon Strachan, Doddie Weir, Shelley Kerr, Michael Stewart, Steven Thompson, Tim Visser, Tam Cowan and Stewart Cosgrove.
On Episode 29 the guest is one of rugby’s most recognizable personalities, Doddie Weir. Doddie earned 61 caps for Scotland during a successful playing career, represented the British and Irish Lions on their successful tour to South Africa in 1997, and won championships with his two club sides, Melrose and Newcastle Falcons.A talented, committed and athletic lock forward, Doddie is now facing his biggest challenge.In June 2017 the Scot revealed he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. In November 2017 Doddie and his Trustees launched the registered charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.Its aims are simple:- To raise funds to aid research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and investigate potential cures. - To make grants to individuals suffering from MND, to enable them to live as fulfilled a life as possible.Like all guests on the show Doddie chooses 5 songs that motivate him and that he's grown up with and still loves to this day. He keeps Graeme on his toes for the full show and is thoroughly entertaining company.www.myname5doddie.co.ukTwitter - @MNDoddie5
May 16, 2018
Graeme Easton's Playlist - Gordon Strachan - Episode 28
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The guest on this episode is former Scotland Manager Gordon Strachan.Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. He also managed Coventry City, Southampton, Celtic and Middlesbrough.A huge music fan Gordon reveals the acts he regularly goes to see in concert and how he has to always have music on in the house, and even when swimming.
May 02, 2018
Graeme Easton's Playlist - Luke Shanley - Episode 27
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This episode we continue our mini-series with the men behind the mic and the guest is Sky Sports Reporter Luke Shanley. Luke is a man you might not always see on camera but he's particularly adept at asking questions to footballers and managers and while also keeping us up to speed with all the sporting speculation on Sky Sports News.As well as picking his 5 favourite songs, find out how he gets on in the now, almost legendary, "See You In The Charts" quiz, on his specialist topic of James Bond Theme Tunes.
Apr 25, 2018
Graeme Easton's Playlist - Michael Stewart - Episode 26
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Regular Stadium Announcer at BT Murrayfield and The National Stadium, Hampden Park, Graeme Easton meets up with the stars and business minds of Scottish Sport to find out what music makes their playlists and to take part in the "See You In The Charts" Quiz! The guest on this episode is former Manchester United, Hearts and Hibs midfielder, turned Sportscene and BT Sport pundit, Michael Stewart. Michael reveals what music was played in the Old Trafford dressing room as well providing an insight into his role as a football pundit for the BBC and BT Sport.
Apr 18, 2018
Graeme Easton's Playlist - Charles Paterson - Episode 25
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Regular Stadium Announcer at BT Murrayfield and The National Stadium, Hampden Park, Graeme Easton meets up with the stars and business minds of Scottish Sport to find out what music makes their playlists and to take part in the "See You In The Charts" Quiz!
The guest on this episode is Sky Sports News Reporter Charles Paterson. Charles is a man well versed in asking questions, particularly to footballers and managers post match, while also keeping us up to speed with the latest news on Transfer Deadline Day.
Apr 11, 2018
Graeme Easton's Playlist - Jack McGill - Episode 24
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On episode 24 of The PlayList the guest is a man who only 6 years ago founded a company driving change in how sports are broadcast online and on TV. His company works with a number of sports governing bodies covering cricket, football, netball, archery and tennis.
That makes the guest, CEO of QTV Sports, Jack McGill. As ever the guest has taken on the challenge of choosing 5 songs that motivate and inspire them and as per previous shows some classics make the playlist.
On Episode 23 it's a pairing who are off to represent Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Graeme meets up with two women who will be making their debut as Team Scotland's first Beach Volleyball team at the Commonwealth Games - Mel Coutts and Lynne Beattie. They've had the challenge of agreeing on 5 tunes that motivate and inspire them - as ever there's some classic songs on the show.
On Episode 22 it's another member of Team Scotland going to 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, the current Badminton Silver medallist, two time European Silver medallist and Team GB Olympian Kirsty Gilmour.
Kirsty is a big music fan and loves going to gigs, making her the ideal guest for the show. Hear about the gigs she's been to, the ones she's missed, and how she gets on in The See You In The Charts Quiz.
In Episode 21 Graeme meets up with Scotland's first contracted female rugby referee Hollie Davidson. As well as chatting to Hollie about the music that motivates her, Graeme will be testing Hollie's musical knowledge in the See You In The Charts quiz!
On Episode 20 it's Kilmarnock Football Club Stadium Announcer Gavin Wallace joining Graeme to chat about the music in his life.
With Graeme and Gavin both familiar voices at football grounds in Scotland, this is another fascinating insight into the role of a Stadium Announcer.
Gavin is also a Travel Presenter for BBC Radio Scotland and has hosted radio shows on Heart Scotland and Capital Scotland. He has a voice that travels (except when there's roadworks at M8 Arkelston junction) and has a keen interest in music.