Sam McIlwaine

Back in the saddle @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social

Not up here mate. It's a cracking day.

Back on the mic tomorrow night

One minute it was there, then it wasn't.

And here we go again. On the socials. @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social is on its way back.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and co-host Gareth’s father, Brian.
Our hearts are with @gmulvenna.bsky.social and his family during this difficult time. Sending love, strength, and condolences from all here at Shrapnel.
Funeral Times Notice
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Today we remember the sacrifice made, and the horrors endured.
Lest we forget.

"You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go".

Liking the Boca one a lot.

Many, many, many loyalist rapists?? Do you want to clarify this?
Am I a rapist because I'm a loyalist?
It's a bit of a sweeping statement, I don't think sexual predators and rapists are confined to one social class or religion. It seems to be an issue across the board. But don't let that stop you!

Research is done and now it's gym time to process the new information.

#community

Currently reading...

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We're supporting #mentalhealthawarenessweek2025 and it's theme of #community

Next week we will be releasing two brand new episodes across all streaming platforms

We don't want subscriptions for these. We just want people to hear them.

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Reading through old DM's for @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social and finding my conversations with the late and utterly brilliant Ken Reid.
Has saddened me we just couldn't get the timings right and had him on to chat. That was one story we missed and I'll forever be regretful of it.

One of my favourites

Our new material....

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It really is.

In this episode hosts Sam and Gareth are joined by award-winning photographer Niall Carson. Niall discusses his journey as a photographer, his experiences growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and how these experiences shaped his perspective on life and photography

New episode on all streaming platforms now!
Link below.

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My girls

Some folk are trying to downplay today's result.
No matter what, an Old Firm game is an Old Firm game.
I don't care if you're 13 pts ahead of us, playing us at tiddlywinks or whatever else.
This game means everything to the clubs & fans. Like Thursday let's enjoy the moment.

Productive morning with the @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social crew and our friend Iain Turner. #Fragments in the can and now a coffee and sweet treat.
@gmulvenna.bsky.social

Right fellow Gers fans. Let's enjoy this moment.
In a season of some really putrid crap, this is a shining light of joy. Embrace it. Bask in it. Take a minute and take it all in.

In 4 weeks we go again.

#Ready

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I don't like rattling the collection tin but @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social needs your help to keep the mics on.
Sooooooo with that in mind, if you can spare the price of a cup of coffee consider throwing it our way.
Thank you.

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Welcome Ted. #TedLasso #FunkoPop #NewFunkoDay

Honestly I don't know. I'd want it to be though.

A massive thank you to my gorgeous wife for the birthday gift. Despite being let down by a supplier, she persevered and got me this.
Always comes through for me.