ScotcastEpisodes Episode guide
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27/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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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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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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05/02/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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04/02/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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03/02/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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02/02/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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29/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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28/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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26/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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World Cup Boycott
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask what the World Cup could look like this year.
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Hospitals Inquiry
Why failures at Scotland’s so-called ‘super-hospital’ are being branded a 'scandal'.
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Road Safety
Martin Geissler, Natalie Higgins and David Henderson discuss road safety in Scotland.
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Trans Prisoners
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss where transgender prisoners are housed.
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Reform reveal Scottish leader
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss a day of political chaos.
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Childcare Costs
How the cost of childcare could be pushing mothers out of the workforce.
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Scottish Budget
Martin Geissler, Natalie Higgins and guests discuss today’s Scottish Budget.
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Budget Rumours
Is the SNP considering tax cuts for higher earners in the upcoming Scottish Budget?
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University Funding
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller talk to the principal of Edinburgh University.
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Military Service
Could geopolitical developments trigger a new debate about military conscription?
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Winter weather
We hear how one of the men responsible for the gritter system clears our icy roads.
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The News in 2026
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins on the themes of the upcoming Holyrood election.
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Review of the Year
Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins look back on the year’s news.
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Two Doors Down returns
Martin and Laura speak to Two Doors Down co-creator about the Christmas special.
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STV’s Cost-Cutting Boss
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller talk to STV’s chief executive.
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Constance confidence vote
Justice secretary Angela Constance survived a vote of no confidence over grooming gangs.
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Peggie ruling reaction
Discussion of the significance of errors in the Sandie Peggie tribunal judgment.
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Malcolm Offord interview
Martin Geissler speaks to Nigel Farage’s latest Scottish recruit, Lord Malcolm Offord.
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Botched Tweakments
Martin and Laura hear what it’s like working on the front line of the aesthetics industry.








