Rally the Tartans - Lifting Culture, Throwing Tradition.

Rally the Tartans - Lifting Culture, Throwing Tradition.

Step into the world of Celtic festivals and Highland Games, where ancient tradition meets modern-day passion. Join us as we celebrate the athletes who lift and throw with power, the clans who carry centuries of heritage, the vendors who bring the culture to life, and the spectators who make it all unforgettable. Whether you’re tossing cabers or tapping your toes to the pipes, this podcast is your all-access pass to the most spirited events in Celtic culture.

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June 16, 2026 75 mins

Throwing Clubs, Lost History, and the Next Chapter of Scottish Athletics

In this episode of Rally the Tartans, we sit down with Clay Buchanan of the Clan Buchanan Throwing Club to explore one of the most important conversations facing Highland Games athletics today: how do we preserve our traditions while building for the future?

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After an unexpected hiatus, Rally the Tartans returns with a look at where we've been, where the Highland Games community stands today, and where we believe the future is headed.

In this season premiere, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis opens up about the show's absence, the challenges behind the scenes, and the work that was happening while the microphones were silent. More importantly, we discuss a powerful truth: the Games never ...

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December 11, 2025 4 mins

A quick announcement from host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis. Rally the Tartans is officially moving to Spotify for Podcasters! All new episodes, guest interviews, and exclusive content will now premiere there. Follow us on Spotify to stay connected, never miss an episode, and help us continue lifting culture and throwing tradition. Listen now → https://open.spotify.com/show/56dpgCTyOxYg4nVGwOqLB3?si=63e1015222dd4f0a

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From the mist-covered Highlands to the heart of America, the Scottish spirit has never stopped building, adapting, and thriving. In this episode, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis explores the enduring legacy of the Scottish Diaspora, how our people carried strength, tradition, and the Games themselves across oceans and generations. Then, we step into the circle with Danny Webster, the Rebel Architect behind The Backyard Rebellion, a...

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Before there were cages, medals, and modern gear — there was the Highland hammer. Forged from myth, muscle, and clan pride, the hammer throw stands as one of the oldest and most thunderous traditions in Celtic sport.

In this episode of Rally the Tartans, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis takes you on a powerful journey through the origins and evolution of the hammer throw — from ancient Celtic war...

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Before there were shot puts or stadiums, there were stones—and the Highlanders who hurled them. In this episode, host Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis takes us deep into the roots of the Stone Put, one of the oldest and purest tests of Highland strength.

From the ancient clan challenges held on rugged Scottish hillsides to the modern competition circles of the Highland Games, we trace how a simple act of throwing a stone became a s...

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Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell member. This podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit. Interviewing one of the Highland games most well known athlete and tr...

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Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell member. This podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit.

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Welcome to the only show where kilts clash with cabers, history dances with heavyweights, and the Highland Games come to life in full color. Hosted by Michael Paul Wolfgar Lewis — a former athlete, firearms instructor, and proud Clan Campbell leader — this podcast shines a spotlight on the legends, lifters, and legacy builders of the Celtic festival circuit.

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