The Patterson Podcast

The Patterson Podcast is a long-form interview podcast based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The goal is to speak to people from all walks of life and provide a platform to share their stories and ideas.

The Patterson Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Ross Patterson, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ross Patterson hosts The Patterson Podcast, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Tommy Sheridan - Why Independence is the Only Way to Change Scotland

  Apr 23, 20261h 46mS0

  <p>Tommy Sheridan is a Scottish socialist politician and activist who served as a Glasgow city councillor and as a Member of the Scottish Parliament from 1999 to 2007, representing the Scottish Socialist Party. He rose to national prominence in the late 1980s as a leading figure in the campaign against the Community Charge in Scotland, a mass civil disobedience movement that contributed to the tax's abolition. In 2010 he was convicted of perjury arising from a defamation case against the News of the World and sentenced to three years in prison; he is currently standing as a candidate for the Alliance to...

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  Episode #16

  Nate Kitch - Stand-Up Comedy: Explained.

  Apr 21, 20261h 24mS0

  <p>Nate Kitch is a stand-up comedian based in Oxford who began performing in 2019. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2021 and received a five-star review from The Scotsman. He is currently on a spring 2026 UK tour and will return to the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2026.</p><p>If you enjoy The Patterson Podcast, you'll probably enjoy The Patterson Post - my newsletter. It's a collection of important news stories, interesting ideas, and useful resources. It also cuts out the large platforms, and allows a direct line of communication. Sign up here - https://thepattersonpost.beehiiv.com/ Download the...

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  Episode #15

  Neil McInroy - How to Build an Economy That Works for Everyone

  Mar 31, 20261h 49mS0

  <p>Neil McInroy is the Global Lead for Community Wealth Building at The Democracy Collaborative, where he advances systemic economic reform and democratic ownership strategies across the United States and internationally. He served for 20 years as Chief Executive of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), where he helped pioneer community wealth building in Britain and develop the Preston Model, and was a Community Wealth Building Adviser to the Scottish Government until 2023. He was one of the principal advisors on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill, which passed the Scottish Parliament in 2025 and represents the first piece of legislation of...

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  Episode #14

  Gerry Hassan PhD - Scottish Politics, the Rise of Reform, and the Case for Independence

  Mar 19, 202649 minS0

  <p>Dr. Gerry Hassan is a professor of social change at Glasgow Caledonian University and one of Scotland's most prolific political commentators. He has written and edited numerous books on Scottish politics, society, and culture, and contributes regularly to debate through articles, media appearances, and his own blog. His work spans the politics of devolution, independence, and the broader shifts reshaping the UK and the Western world.</p><p></p><p>Timestamps</p>00:01:53 — Erosion of the social contract across the West00:03:30 — Scotland's insider political class and cautious centrism00:05:09 — The collapse of two-party politics since the 1950s00:07:45 — Reform as a false anti-est...

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  Episode #13

  Kirby Ruth - Life As a Sex Worker

  Mar 17, 20261h 17mS0

  <p>Kirby Ruth is a full-service sex worker who has operated independently in the UK for several years, touring nationally and working as a self-employed sole trader. She entered the industry as a student and has since built a client base across multiple cities, managing her own advertising, client screening, and scheduling. Kirby speaks publicly about the distinction between consensual sex work and exploitation, and argues against legislative approaches she believes would drive the industry underground.</p><p>Timestamps:</p>00:00 — Introduction and how Ross and Kirby met00:04 — Why Kirby agreed to speak publicly00:05 — Media representation and stigma00:06 — Entry into the industry...

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