Do we need a minister for disco?

Sub Club nightclub owner Mike Grieve has been a leading figure in Scotland’s late-night culture for 40 years.

As the Night Time Industries Association warn of the death of the night out, he tells us how his industry has changed.

And Natalie reveals how Britney Spears brought about a dance floor injury.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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