Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.
Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of "oh!" moments.
Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka "DeepSpaceHebrides"
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Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.
Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of "oh!" moments.
Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka "DeepSpaceHebrides"
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of OH!CAST, host Calum MacDhòmhnail engages with Jason Bond, a passionate Gaelic educator and YouTuber, to explore the journey of learning Gaelic, the importance of storytelling in language acquisition, and the innovative teaching methods that can make learning more engaging. They discuss the challenges faced by learners, especially those outside of Gaelic-speaking regions, and the significance of cultural connections through language. The conversation also touches on the representation of Gaelic in media and the value of preserving endangered languages. Jason shares his insights on overcoming negativity towards Gaelic and emphasizes the enriching experiences that come from learning the language.
takeaways
00:00
Introduction to Gaelic and Geek Culture
01:10
The Journey to Learning Gaelic
04:13
The Role of Stories in Language Learning
07:44
Innovative Teaching Methods in Gaelic
12:26
Challenges of Teaching Gaelic Abroad
19:11
Advice for Isolated Learners
20:46
Overcoming Negativity Towards Gaelic
23:42
The Value of Learning Endangered Languages
26:50
Cultural Connections Through Language
29:20
The Importance of Gaelic in Media
34:47
The Future of Gaelic Language
37:17
Final Thoughts and Audience Interaction
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