Darren McGarvey's Common People

In this episode, we revisit the sixth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the battle for health between staying fit and processed foods with two esteemed guests: Kimberley Wilson and Nikki Small.Nikki Small: As a personal trainer and the owner of The Rack Glasgow, Nikki Small brings her wealth of experience to the forefront of this engaging discu

In this episode, we revisit the fifth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the profound impact of The Digital Age on Authors with two distinguished guests: Irvine Welsh and Cat Cochrane.Irvine Welsh: Since the 1990s, Irvine Welsh has carved a niche for himself in the world of literature, achieving cult status. His novels, known for their unique bl

In this episode, we revisit the fourth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we explore the fascinating world of comic book artistry with two remarkable guests: Grant Morrison and Etienne Kubwabo.Grant Morrison is a renowned comic book writer with an illustrious 30-year career, known for iconic runs on characters like Batman, Superman, and the X-Men. He has also

In this episode, we revisit the second show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the impact of social media with two remarkable guests.Meet Paul Tweddle, aka 'Heavy Spoilers,' a YouTube sensation renowned for his Hollywood movie breakdowns. With over 1.24 million subscribers, he's a digital success story. Join us for an engaging discussion about his ch

This audio-only episode captures the first show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Darren McGarvey welcomes special guests Karyn McCluskey and James Docherty for a thought-provoking discussion on poverty, trauma, and aggression. Explore the crucial insights and ideas shared during this captivating conversation. Stay tuned for more live audio episodes from the E

In this latest episode of Common People, Darren McGarvey recaps the exciting 8-day stint of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe! Join us as we revisit the engaging guests and thought-provoking topics that were discussed during this extended special event. Stay tuned for the release of live audio versions of each show in the coming weeks. Subscribe now so you don't miss out o

Step into Rachel Munro's shoes as she takes us behind the scenes of the intense culinary battleground of Gordan Ramsey's Future Food Stars. Join us as Rachel explores the influence of the show's editing in crafting sensational reactions from its viewers, and how this contributed to the unforeseen challenges she encountered. In addition, we are joined by Iain McMillan, an esteemed l

In our first in-conversation episode, Darren is joined by film-makers Lisa Selby and Rebecca Lloyd Evans, creators of the powerful documentary, Blue Bag Life, which has been captivating audiences and taking the festival circuit by storm. Blue Bag Life is a deeply moving and visually stunning film that explores the profound effects of addiction on both those who suffer from it and t