Digitize Fully Charged Podcast

Digitize Fully Charged Podcast

Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast – where Scottish humour meets digital transformation.

Hosted by Pam Currie and Niall Ridgway, we’re here to spark real conversations about how technology is shaking up classrooms, schools, and local businesses across Scotland (and beyond).



⚡ What We Talk About

We don’t do buzzwords for the sake of it – instead, we explore what really matters:

AI in education – from writing dinosaur adventures with Copilot to saving teachers hours each week.

Practical EdTech – the websites, tools, and sound systems (hello, Coomber nostalgia!) that actually get used in real classrooms.

Digital strategy for schools & small businesses – how to make tech work for people, not the other way around.

Human moments – like Niall’s dog Goose barking mid-episode, or guests sharing the sparks that got them started.


All in a friendly, down-to-earth style that makes even the trickiest topics feel accessible.



✏️ Why Listen

  • Real voices, real stories – from teachers, local business owners, digital specialists, and the occasional surprise guest.
  • No jargon zone – just honest chat, practical ideas, and the odd laugh.
  • Local to global – rooted in Scottish education and business, but with insights anyone can use.
  • Community spirit – join us and other curious minds on socials @DigitizeCrew.



🔌 Stay Fully Charged

  • Subscribe for fresh episodes that won’t talk down to you.
  • Follow @DigitizeCrew for behind-the-scenes clips, live streams, and moments you won’t hear on air.
  • Visit wearedigitize.com for extra content, podcast links, and more.



🚀 Plug in & join the chat

Whether you’re a teacher looking for digital tools, a small business owner exploring AI, or just someone who loves a good conversation about how tech shapes daily life – you’re in the right place.

Subscribe now. Stay fully charged. And let’s see where the spark takes us.


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1:13:33139.64 MB

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1:06:09125.03 MB

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James Hood | Esports Is Teaching Kids Real-Life Skills Schools Can’t
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44:31105.71 MB

James Hood | Esports Is Teaching Kids Real-Life Skills Schools Can’t

Welcome to the Digitize Fully Charged Podcast, where we energise listeners, spark inspiration, and top-up your tech-game. Today, we are joined by the incredible James Hood. James has been a massive friend to Niall and Pam over the years and we’ve been huge fans of his work for a number of years. Jam...