Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Water Cremations
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear about water cremations.
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Tax Rates Debate
Martin asks if Scotland’s tax system is costing or raising us money.
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Scottish Labour Leadership
Will the new Scottish Labour leader make a difference to the party's success?
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Orkney’s Rebel Monks
Martin Geissler hears about a group of rebel monks in Orkney.
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Gordon McQueen Inquest
Should the laws of football change to protect players from brain injury?
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Dubai Gangster Arrests
Why do so many gangsters make the United Arab Emirates their home?
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Do We Need a Minister for Disco?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.
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Politics Show: 30/07/2026
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Conor Matchett.
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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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Election Results
Martin, Natalie and guests analyse the results of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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15/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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14/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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13/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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12/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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08/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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07/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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06/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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05/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and ex-Labour adviser James Matthewson.
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Rape cases
Criminal defence lawyers are concerned men might not get a fair trial in rape cases.
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'The Promise'
The Promise’s oversight board boss on government bureaucracy and delay.
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Glasgow Council Dispute
How did we end up with Glasgow City council in dispute with the unions?
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Politics Show: 24/09/2026
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul O'Kane.
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Peggie Tribunal
The first day of evidence in an employment tribunal involving Sandie Peggie and the RCN.
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Drug Deaths
Discussion about the gangs producing synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin.
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Marra on Indyref
Discussion on Michael Marra’s position on holding an independence referendum.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Shona Robison.
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Octopus CEO
Martin Geissler speaks to Greg Jackson, chief executive of energy supplier Octopus.
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AI and Data centres
What is going on with the data centres debate, and can we get control of AI growth?
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Cardiff summit
How significant is the Cardiff summit for John Swinney’s independence strategy?
