Welcome to the crew! Behind every episode of OH!CAST, a Hebridean geek podcast, is a team dedicated to sharing our love for all things nerdy. We believe that geek culture thrives everywhere, and we’re excited to introduce ourselves and share our own stories and passions.
Cal MacDonald is the host of OH!CAST, a podcast dedicated to all things geek and retro. A lifelong Trekkie and self-proclaimed nerd, Cal’s passion for pop culture is boundless. He is a keen collector of vintage sci-fi short story magazines, a hobby that connects him to the golden age of speculative fiction. Always looking for new ways to engage with his interests, Cal is also just beginning his journey into the vast and imaginative world of TTRPGs. When he’s not exploring the Final Frontier or rolling dice, you can find him lost in the nostalgia of retro gaming, with a particular fondness for the classic AMSTRAD CPC 464.
Hereward Proops is the co-host of OH!CAST, a Hebridean geek podcast. With a taste for the peculiar and the chilling, he is a dedicated fan and collector of obscure foreign film posters and a connoisseur of lesser-known horror films. A steadfast supporter of the light side of the Force, he is a passionate Star Wars fan. As the permanent Dungeon Master for his TTRPG group, Hereward is a seasoned storyteller and rules enthusiast. He proudly champions the simplicity and elegance of the Basic Fantasy role-playing system, often making the case for its superiority over the more complex mechanics of Dungeons and Dragons 5e.
Martin Johnstone is a new addition to the OH!CAST team, but a seasoned geek at heart. He is a devoted lover of the original Star Trek series and can often be found at conventions embodying a very uncanny Scottish version of Spock. Despite being a bit of a technophobe, Martin has fully embraced the world of podcasting. He brings a unique perspective and an enthusiastic energy to every episode, proving that passion for a subject can overcome any technological barrier.
John Hayward is the creative force behind the scenes at OH!CON. As a talented artist and builder, he is responsible for all the memorable graphics and posters for OH!CON. His passion for geek culture extends into his workshop, where he constructs detailed replica props, from menacing Daleks to beloved Star Wars droids. A keen gamer himself, John’s work often comes to life—if you’re lucky, you might even spot his Dalek replica occasionally roaming the streets of Stornoway.
Kathleen Milne, fondly dubbed “The Admiral” by the OH!CON team, is an essential voice on OH!CAST. As a former librarian, she brings a wealth of literary knowledge to the podcast and is a voracious consumer of all things geek culture. A keen video gamer, she provides a much-needed and insightful female perspective to the discussions, helping to ensure the podcast’s conversations are well-rounded and engaging for all audiences.
Madeline Lombard is another fantastic newcomer to the OH!CAST team, helping to bring an additional female voice to the podcast. A lover of French comics, she possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the medium. She brings her unique “Gallic flair” to the show, offering insightful and well-researched perspectives that enrich the podcast’s discussions on all things geek culture.