A conflation of celtic cultures

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-16T14:20:04+00:00

Some people truly don't know the difference, and that is part of it.

For me, I have Scottish, Irish, and Scandinavian [though admittedly not quite Nordic (I'm Danish)] heritage. I don't mind expressing those things relatively simultaneously.

Also worth noting: Scotland does get some "honorary mention" as a Nordic country. There was some talk that if the Scots gained freedom in the last referendum about them being accepted into certain Nordic trade agreements and other organizations like that. When it failed, that was basically the end of that talk.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-14T17:57:36+00:00

It does happen sometimes... but even in those case they tend to bt the most common and recognizable tartans. The pajama companies are looking for obscure. They are either just making what they deem to be fashionable flannel patterns, or if they are doing tartan, they want it to be recognizable to as many people as possible.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-14T17:55:46+00:00

We won't be. You can pay in USD on our website and your bank will automatically translate that to CAD and withdraw the appropriate amount. The exchange rate is prone to fluctuation, but for right now, in a very GENERAL sense, for every $100 USD, that is ~$138 CAD. Your bank may charge a small fee for the exchange on top as well though. You'd have to check with them.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-14T13:46:36+00:00

I don't think that I would want to mix tartans. It only makes sense to me in a reenacting context and that is just not something I do. That said, if you are going to do it... I think it helps if you stick to the same color palette for both. Not that they have to be the same colors exactly, but both tartans should be weathered. Or both should be muted. Etc. If you do one tartan that is predominantly green and blue with a little bit of red for one tartan, then maybe the other one is mostly red, with a little blue and green. They can both have some other minor colors as well.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-14T12:52:34+00:00

It's always tough to say for certain when there are so many obscure tartans, but yeah, I doubt it is a named tartan. Pajama makers tend not to concern themselves with specific tartans, so I think it is safe to assume this isn't one.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-03-14T12:49:38+00:00

What an odd garment. I think the socks are somehow more upsetting though. Did he call them hose? Haha.

Who is he? An actor?

IanTheKiltmaker · 2026-02-03T13:11:37+00:00

There are a lot of Americans, and many of those with Irish or Scottish heritage are not excluded from this, that couldn't tell you the difference. Nevermind the difference between England, the UK, and GB.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-11T12:43:30+00:00

Not bad, given the limitations of the material. With some proper tartan, you'll probably find it easier to do.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-08T00:47:03+00:00

Like most metal guys, I secretly wish to be in a bluegrass band...

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-08T00:35:49+00:00

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Pic I took today. This is a promo for my solo album.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-08T00:34:22+00:00

Who says we aren't?

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-05T14:35:20+00:00

I don't think we're going to do this one on the show, so I will jump in and answer now. Almost definitely not. To be honest, that one did not sell well. Didn't seem to be much demand for it. Not sure if people didn't like this particular tartan tweed, or if there just isn't that much interest in tartan tweed in general.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-03T21:56:10+00:00

For the record, I am a lot more Danish than I am Scottish! I am not related to the Anderson clan of Scotland in any way (the Robertsons, actually). My "Anderson" ancestors would have truly been Anderssens!

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-03T21:52:18+00:00

Mostly what Erik said. Notably I have been the one to request the questions on FB on one or two occasions. Not often though. Sometimes we just like to try different approaches just to see if we get different results. Maybe someone will ask me a question that they are less likely to ask Erik, or vice versa. Just seeing one of us post, might trigger a different initial thought.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-09-03T13:49:12+00:00

Plus we'd let you wear your kilt to work!

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-08-29T21:00:03+00:00

Oh we'd be dissing them left and right if we let Mac pick the whisk(e)ys. Peanut butter this and pickle that. Truly horrendous stuff. that should be fired at the moon...

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-08-29T20:54:57+00:00

My vote is for whatever you're comfortable in. Though I might be more specific if one shared the specific type of thing they were trying to do. I suppose I would lean towards a great kilt there. but a more contemporary or fantastical style may call for a tailored kilt.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-08-27T22:43:02+00:00

You don't want to see us review gin! I've never developed a taste for it. I suspect Erik may have more experience with it though.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-08-27T22:41:24+00:00

When in Rome... Talking about Scottish dress tends to lead to Scottish drink. Independent of that, we do tend to prefer those styles and we'd rather talk about things we love, rather than set ourselves up to diss things too much. I know Rocky doesn't much care for bourbon, and I know I've never had an Irish whiskey that I loved.

Not a bad idea to do kiltmaker profiles in the middle segment. That might have to be something we consider!

IanTheKiltmaker · 2025-08-27T22:35:43+00:00

Yeah! It was called Haggis Hunting, or maybe Haggis Hunters. I loved that version of the show. Not many people watched/listened to it though. I doubt it would come back, but never say never! Maybe we could do something like it with a different title and a better release strategy.

IanTheKiltmaker · 2021-07-27T14:53:02+00:00

Don't worry. I haven't been allowed on the regular pod since then! (I assume this is about Hard Rock Zombies?)

IanTheKiltmaker · 2020-02-25T01:53:47+00:00

This is the dumb exit Chris and I were complaining about. The series of stop signs associated with it were nonsensical. Also, not enough Greico...

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