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Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (11): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1225)

Part 11 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Esther helps Neil uncover Maggie’s final months and the hidden grave marked by a pebble. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, grief, and belonging.

Episode 11: The Pebble

Esther and Neil playfully sat on the ground on a summer’s day. “Oh, my mother’s the same, Neil,” muttered Esther with a deep sigh. “Even the mention of the Catholic Church can throw her into a rage. I think it was a Lowland Scotland thing. Around Glasgow it became much worse because of Irish immigration. My mother’s family came from Kilbirnie, but my father’s people were from Skye, and they never seemed to carry the same bitterness.”

Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (10): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1223)

Part 10 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Neil confronts three silences around grief, religion, and the Keating threat. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, and belonging.

Episode 10: The Three Silences

After feeling more settled because of the café visit, Neil was thinking of ways he could help the family move on from the death of Thomas’s sister Maggie. Thomas clearly couldn’t speak of her except when he was upset and the rest of the family seemed to have forgotten her, but it was simply their way of grieving.

1222 Neil McTaggart’s Crossing Returns | A New Home for the Story & Audiobook

Neil McTaggart’s Crossing now has its own permanent home. Read and listen to the complete story so far, follow every chapter in order, and continue the journey from Scotland to Canada.

After a break, Neil McTaggart's Crossing is returning.

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1219 BBC Ends Long Wave: The End of an Era for Radio 4 on 198 kHz

BBC Radio 4 Long Wave on 198 kHz has ended. A podcast reflecting on BBC Long Wave history, the Shipping Forecast, transmitters and British broadcasting heritage.

After nearly a century on the air, the BBC has ended its famous Radio 4 Long Wave broadcasts on 198 kHz, marking the close of one of the most significant chapters in British broadcasting history. For generations, Long Wave carried the Shipping Forecast, news, drama, Test Match Special, and countless memorable programmes across the UK and far beyond its shores.

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1212 Why I’m Disabling YouTube Comments and Choosing a More Peaceful Direction

Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and how the channel is moving toward peaceful, thoughtful learning, reflection, communication, storytelling, and personal growth.

In this channel update, Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and why the channel is moving toward a more peaceful, thoughtful space for learning, reflection, communication, language learning, storytelling, and personal growth. This is not about avoiding discussion, but about reducing noise and concentrating on meaningful content.

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1211 What Happened Last Night in Belfast? Violence, Immigration and the Online Echo Chamber

What really happened in Belfast last night? A thoughtful look at violence, immigration, community tensions, racism, and social media influence.

Last night Belfast saw scenes of unrest and violence. In this episode, I walk through what happened, read and discuss a major report published this morning, and share my thoughts on the difficult questions surrounding immigration, racism, social frustration, and the growing influence of online voices on vulnerable and isolated people.

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1209 All Britain’s Attack Submarines Are in Dock? Let’s Talk About It

Teacher Joseph discusses a report claiming Britain’s available Astute-class attack submarines are all in dock for maintenance or repairs.

A newspaper report caught my eye today because it claims that all of Britain's available attack submarines are currently sitting in dock undergoing maintenance.

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1208 The Three Types of Teachers: Instructor, Engager, and Mentor

Teacher Joseph explores three teaching styles: the disciplined instructor, the engaging teacher, and the mentor who helps unlock lifelong learning.

What makes a truly great teacher? In this episode, Teacher Joseph explores three different approaches to teaching: the disciplined instructor who follows the book closely and expects students to keep up, the engaging teacher who uses the book as a guide while making learning enjoyable and accessible, and the mentor whose role goes beyond teaching facts and skills. Drawing inspiration from classical traditions of education, this episode examines how each approach shapes the learning experience and why mentorship remains one of the most powerful forces in education.

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What is the Weekly Lessons Archive?

A guide to Teacher Joseph’s Weekly Lessons, with beginner-friendly starting points, the YouTube playlist, and the full archive.

The Weekly Lessons are structured English-learning posts from Teacher Joseph. They combine listening practice, reading, vocabulary, reflection, culture, and writing prompts so learners can study one topic in depth over several days.

1207 Nicola Sturgeon Moves to England – Scotland Reacts to Mail on Sunday Report

Reports claim Nicola Sturgeon has moved to London following the fallout from the Peter Murrell case. This podcast examines the story, the reaction, and what it could mean for Scottish public life.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have moved to London following the fallout from the conviction of her estranged husband, Peter Murrell. According to reports highlighted by the Mail on Sunday, Sturgeon is now renting a property in the English capital as she looks to rebuild her life and career.

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