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Box2Box Football NetworkBox2Box - Andrew Mangan as Arsenal draw with City, Chris Waugh on life at Newcastle without IsakBox2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! When Box2Box launched 2015, one of our earliest guests was a pioneer of Podcasting and sports blogging from the iconic Arseblog, Andrew Mangan. Andrew returns to dissect all things Arsenal …then, Chris Waugh from The Athletic chats about the mid table tightrope the Magpies are walking. Plus World Cup Tickets released and African qualifiers on the brink… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/See omn...
2025-09-221h 13
The Barber's Chair NetworkShirtless Plantain Show Ep.648 | 25/26 Arsenal Season Preview w/ Andrew Mangan of Arsecast & ArseblogFellow Gooners, another new Arsenal season is upon us, so we figured we'd kick things off in the most special manner we could think of.
We're proud to welcome Andrew Mangan (of the Arsecast and Arseblog) onto SPS for Arsenal season preview. We talked transfers, the infamous left side, deep blocks, mid blocks, Italian leather, Mikel's job security, the club's aspirations, hate watches, the competition, and everything else we could get Andrew to opine on.
If we dare say so ourselves, this one's a fantastic episode.
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2025-08-131h 04
Shirtless Plantain ShowSPS 25/26 Arsenal Season Preview w/ Andrew Mangan of The Arsecast & Arseblog | SPS Podcast Episode 648Fellow Gooners, another new Arsenal season is upon us, so we figured we'd kick things off in the most special manner we could think of. We're proud to welcome Andrew Mangan (of the Arsecast and Arseblog) onto SPS for Arsenal season preview. We talked transfers, the infamous left side, deep blocks, mid blocks, Italian leather, Mikel's job security, the club's aspirations, hate watches, the competition, and everything else we could get Andrew to opine on.If we dare say so ourselves, this one's a fantastic episode!Tap in!
2025-08-121h 04
When We Wake with Andrew Shaver34. When We Wake with Dan ManganDan Mangan is one of Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters - a moniker he’s newly embracing. So much so, in fact, that he considered calling his new album Schminger Schmongwriter - a nod to Harry Nilsson’s classic 1971 LP Nilsson Schmilsson.In the end, Dan went with Natural Light as an album title, and as you’ll hear in our chat, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours as an album reference, in that, he calls Natural Light his Rumours, AKA a modern classic. And why not. The album is a thing of b...
2025-05-2338 min
The Sporticos Football Stories PodcastAndrew Mangan (Arsenal)Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Andrew Mangan. Andrew is the founder of the award-winning Arsenal fan site Arseblog and its sister podcast Arsecast.The boys get into Andrew's childhood memories of following Arsenal, his thoughts on Mikel Arteta, Euro 2024, Emirates ticket prices, and much more!We hope you will enjoy the show and thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend.PLEASE LEAVE US A SHORT 5* REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS....
2024-07-0534 min
Restaurant Leadership Podcast: Overcome Burnout, Embrace Freedom, and Drive Growth13 : Resilience, Toughness and Competitiveness: Ingredients of Leadership Explored with Andrew Mangan and Ryan FarrellLearn about leadership from the perspective of competitive sports.Brace yourself for a conversation that blends leadership, the beauty of competitive sports, and the essence of true camaraderie. We're joined by Andrew Mangan and Ryan Farrell, two ultimate Frisbee maestros who have managed to keep their 20-year-old friendship intact amidst their competitive spirit. Their intriguing story highlights how a shared love for a sport can not only nourish friendship but also foster remarkable leadership skills.We’re thrilled to have guests, Ryan and Andrew give us a fresh insight into leadership development. They il...
2023-12-1142 min
mangan kodokDOWNLOAD [PDF] Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff DOWNLOAD [PDF] Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff Read Online Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Raft of Stars for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/54829771-raft-of-stars **Download Book Here ==> https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/54829771-raft-of-stars Book Synopsis : An instant classic for fans of Peace Like a River and Jim the Boy: when two hardscrabble young boys think they’ve committed a crime, they flee into the Northwo...
2023-09-0100 min
mangan kodokread [PDF] The Bachelor by Andrew Palmer read [PDF] The Bachelor by Andrew Palmer Read Online The Bachelor by Andrew Palmer is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook The Bachelor for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/55655098-the-bachelor **Download Book Here ==> https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/55655098-the-bachelor Book Synopsis : An incisive, witty, and tender debut novel about love and commitment, celebrity and obsession, poetry and reality TV. Reeling from a breakup with his almost-fiancée, the narrator of Andrew Palmer's first nove...
2023-09-0100 min
mangan kodok[pdf] [READ] Black Coral (Underwater Investigation Unit, #2) by Andrew Mayne [pdf] [READ] Black Coral (Underwater Investigation Unit, #2) by Andrew Mayne Read Online Black Coral (Underwater Investigation Unit, #2) by Andrew Mayne is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Black Coral (Underwater Investigation Unit, #2) for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/51158503-black-coral **Download Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/51158503-black-coral Book Synopsis : An epic mafia romance trilogy that sets a new bar for just how dark a hero can get, from NY Times Bestselling author...
2023-09-0100 min
mangan kodok[ePub] [download] The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple [ePub] [download] The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple Read Online The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/41709894-the-impeachers **Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/41709894-the-impeachers
2023-09-0100 min
Pursuit of Gold with Laura WilkinsonKeep Moving Forward with Para Rower Andrew ManganLaura’s truly remarkable guest this week is Andrew Mangan, an exceptional rower whose journey through adversity is nothing short of inspirational. Born into an athletic family, Andrew's passion for rowing bloomed alongside his siblings' quests for sporting excellence. However, when he was just 17 years old, a profound spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the chest down, altering his trajectory. Through candid narration here today, Andrew walks listeners through the pivotal moments of that transformative night, his arduous route to recovery, the emotional difficulties he has faced, and his quest to qualify for the 2024 Paralympics.
As yo...
2023-08-3142 min
OTB BreakfastUgo Monye & Matt Williams’ 6N wrap, Andrew Mangan on Arsenal, Sarah O’Donovan on hurling.Welcome to Tuesday’s #OTBAM! Ger & Adrian bring you a packed show today.
Listen in to hear Matt Williams reacting to Ireland's Grand Slam, Andrew Mangan’s Arsenal breakdown, Ugo Monye dives into England, Sarah O'Donovan’s take on Kilkenny and Waterford, and plenty more besides!
Timestamps and topics below.
(00:50) Ger, Adrian & Colm
(33:04) Matt Williams
(1:00:46) Andrew Mangan
(1:14:53) JD
(1:19:32) Ugo Monye
(1:42:55) Sarah O'Donovan
Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for ‘OTB AM’ and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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2023-03-212h 05
Cool Collaborations#25 Andrew Mangan - Collaborating for Sustainable DevelopmentAndrew Mangan joins me for episode #25 of the podcast. At the time we recorded the episode, Andrew was the Executive Director of the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development. Andy has recently stepped out of the Executive Director position and continues to serve on the Board for the US BCSD. Andrew Mangan founded the council in 1992 and developed it into a globally recognized leader in sustainable development solutions, collaboration, and innovation. In our conversation, we talk about how businesses that might normally never work together have found ways to collaborate to reduce waste and cost and improve their...
2021-11-0942 min
The Art & Science of Learning36. Developing a Positive Mindset (Andrew Mangan)Having a positive mindset is a critical part of overcoming adversity and living a happy life. Although there are challenges that seem insurmountable, history is filled with examples of individuals who never lost hope and overcame the most harrowing challenges. But what does it mean to have a positive mindset when faced with a great adversity, and how can we learn to think positively? My guest in this episode is a truly inspiring individual, who faced an unimaginable challenge with a positive mindset that he attributes to enabling him to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Andrew Mangan had...
2021-04-1442 min
Connecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastAndrew Bernstein: A cyclist returningListen in to my conversation with Andrew Bernstein who was hit by a car while biking home from training. As he explains in the podcast, the spinal cord injury was the least of his concerns as he fought for life in the first couple of months. A year and a half later, Andrew shares how he is walking further, biking again, and attacking his rehab like he attacked his training before he got hurt. In this episode, we also touch on what it means to “recover,” and how it is often more than just physical recoveries, and Andrew offers some...
2020-12-1039 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury Podcast22.5 Update from AndrewI wanted to quickly update you on what has been happening over here at CTR and where I have been! We have some really exciting episodes coming in the next couple of months and I am hoping to transform the channel into a bit more of a conversational podcast. I also wanted to share with you a fundraiser I am doing to celebrate my fourth injury anniversary! Between now and December 10th, I am trying to raise $10,000 for High Fives Foundation. High Fives is a fabulous organization that helps injured athletes get back to the sports they love. They...
2020-12-0309 min
Premier League YankerEverything Arsenal. The Legendary Creator of the World Famous Arseblog and Arsecast, Andrew Mangan, Previews the 2020-2021 Arsenal SeasonOn episode 13 of the Premier League Yanker, Victor Salazar: Spotlights Arsenal ahead of the upcoming season Interviews Andrew Mangan from Arseblog and Arseblog ArseCast, the Award-winning Arsenal blog, featuring daily posts, podcasts, tactics, columnists, and more. Highlights include Recap the Community Shield Preview the 2020-2021 Arsenal Season with predictions and expectations for the Gunners Debate who to keep or sell going into the end of the transfer market. Mangan also gives his keys for Arsenal to have a successful campaign to get back into Champions League. Learn more about our guest, Andrew Mangan: https://arseblog.com/2020/09/ar...
2020-09-0931 min
Connecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastOrion Owens: PhotographerListen in to my conversation with Orion Owens. Orion and I met while we were at Craig and one of our first encounters was while filming with drones. Orion, who has spent much of his life photographing surfing, has continued to explore film and cinematography with drones. He recently published his first book title, “Regeneration.” You can check it out along with his other work at www.orionowens.com.
I apologize for the poor audio quality in this episode. There was a technical difficulty that I didn’t notice until too late.
2020-03-1900 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastDerek Herrera: Wounded Warrior Pushing the Cutting Edge ForwardListen to my conversation with Derek Herrera who suffered a spinal cord injury in combat in 2012. Since then, Derek has become an expert in spinal cord injury recovery and the technologies aiding that recovery. Derek is the founder of Spinal Singularity, a company aimed at providing solutions to widespread issues faced by the spinal cord injury community. Currently, his company is working on a fully implantable multi-use catheter that has the potential to revolutionize bladder management.We spoke about how Derek has seen the changes in funding for SCI research, the different technologies he thinks are most...
2020-01-0700 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastNick Fairall: Olympic Ski Jumper to Paralympic Water-SkierListen in to my conversation with Nick Fairall, former Olympian and current paralympian, as we discuss how he rebounded from his injury during a ski-jumping competition into another sport he loved: water skiing. Beyond these incredible feats, however, Nick’s true prowess is in his attitude towards life and recovering from a spinal cord injury. I left my conversation with Nick much happier and I hope you do as well! Feel free to connect with Nick on facebook and twitter:
Facebook.com/fairallniInstagram: nick_fairall
Be sure to check out our new Peer2Peer program here.
2019-11-0400 min
Semi-Eloquent With John HuffEpisode #12: Creating a Global Community With Andrew ManganAndrew Mangan is the founder of the Arseblog – one of the largest and most prominent online communities dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. What began in 2002 as a site where Andrew could practice his web design skills has grown into a global presence with daily blog posts, news updates, podcasts, and regular traffic that numbers in the millions of visitors and downloads. Arseblog has also become Andrew's full-time job. Join us for a cool conversation about following your passions, taking risks, using the Internet and social media for positive purposes, and creating a massive following online....
2019-07-0959 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastWings for Life World RunListen in to my conversation with Mike Shaw and Jim Mullan as we discuss this year’s Wings for Life World Run. The Wings for Life World Run is an annual running race taken part all around the world that raises money for spinal cord injury research. The race will take place on Sunday, May 5th at 7 a.m EST. You can join in with Mike, Jim and I as we try to run a collective 5500 km! Download the app here and make sure you join team #Coast2Coast! Let’s join together and run for those who can’t.
2019-04-2718 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastRob Shaw: The Way We MoveI met Rob a little over a year ago at a spinal cord injury conference in Canada. Rob told me then about the research he was doing and I was fascinated by it. I knew I had to get him on the podcast and although it took over a year I finally delivered! Rob is a super fascinating guy researching some really interesting things from spinal cord injury patients optimal exercise time to the best way to match a mentor with a mentee. I really hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did! Stay tuned for a...
2019-04-0118 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastJim Harris: Goals and AttitudeI am really excited to share with you my most recent podcast episode with Jim Harris! Jim was injured a little over four years ago while hiking in Chile but has made a remarkable recovery. The best part of Jim, however, is his great outlook toward life, his injury, and his recovery. We talked about how he has achieved this outlook as well as some milestones he has reached along the way. We also discussed the benefits and drawbacks of goal setting. I really enjoyed my conversation with Jim and hope you enjoy it as well! Be sure to...
2019-03-0400 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastJohn Maclean: Triathlete, Olympian, Wheelchair AthleteI am really excited to share my conversation with John Maclean with you. John was injured in 1988 and since then has battled back through his paralysis to accomplish herculean deeds. John first completed a triathlon post-injury in 1994 as a wheelchair athlete. 20 years later he completed the same triathlon as an able-bodied competitor.In those 20 years, he also raced in a number of IronMans, swam the English channel, went to and medaled in a number of Olympic games, started a foundation, and learned to walk. On top of that, he has written three books about his experiences.
2019-01-2900 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastRoy Tuscany: Founder and CEO of The High Fives FoundationListen in to my conversation with Roy about a super cool rehabilitation/recovery/empowerment program he attended for a number of weeks. In this episode we discuss the program itself as well as what role Roy sees this program playing in the bigger scheme of rehabilitation post injury. We also spoke a great deal about how Roy was taught to work out in any gym, regardless of adaptations and how he sees that as being crucial for many other spinal cord injury patients. This was a really fascinating conversation and it was cool to check back in...
2018-12-1800 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastBarry Munro: Canadian Spinal Research OrganizationListen in to a fascinating conversation with Barry Munro, the Chief Development Officer at the Canadian Spinal Research Organization. Barry suffered a spinal cord injury over 30 years ago and as such has seen a great deal of the spinal cord injury community. We speak about the changes over the years, different types of rehabilitation, as well as his hopes for the future of spinal cord injury research. A wonderful conversation that I hope you enjoy!
2018-10-2500 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastIra Pastor: When in doubt look to the newtListen in to my conversation with Ira Pastor, the CEO of Bioquark, a company that is examining the regrowing abilities of reptiles and other biological creatures. Originally working in Big Pharma, Pastor talks about how they are hoping to isolate these genes and potentially figure out how these animals regrow their spinal cord. A fascinating conversation, it is definitely worth a listen!
2018-03-2900 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastLori Nienaber: Forging aheadParalyzed in a horrific crash in 2000, Lori has gone through weeks in the ICU, months in a subpar acute rehabilitation center, and year of personal therapy. It has paid off though and Lori has had an extraordinary recovery. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
2018-02-2400 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastJenny Sichel: A stroke above the restListen in to my conversation with Jenny Sichel. Jenny is the coxswain for the adaptive national rowing team four+. She has been on the team for almost a decade and has seen the use of rowing as a rehabilitation tool grow. A relatively new field, adaptive rowing has taken off and is becoming more and more popular. Jenny hopes to compete with her four in the Tokyo 2022 olympics! A fascinating conversation, I hope you enjoy it.I apologize with the lack of episodes recently, I have been extremely busy, but I have a couple really interesting interviews...
2018-02-0700 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastMatt Leonard: Killing it in San FranListen in to my conversation with Matt Leonard. Matt, who broke his T4 3 years ago shares his journey and tips on how he lives each day with an amazing attitude. Matt is really a great guy who helped me decide on Craig hospital and it was an honor to finally be able to interview him. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast!
2018-01-2100 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastKay Ledson: Walking Across the U.SBe sure to listen in to my conversation with Kay Ledson, whose son suffered a SCI 17 years ago. Kay has fought for awareness of activity based rehabilitation ever since. Kay is currently walking across the greater United States, ending in Washington D.C, to get more funding from the government. Kay's walk is called Warrior momz walk and be sure to check out their facebook page and website.
2018-01-0700 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastBond Camp: A new RollListen in to episode 8, where I speak with Bond Camp. Bond was injured three years ago skiing and has done very well, getting back to his job and the activities he loves. Bond shares advice for maximize your ability in all scenarios as well as how he got through the ups and downs. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to like and subscribe.
2017-12-3000 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastWolfram Tetzlaff: Director of ICORDListen in to my conversation with Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, the director of ICORD. Dr. Tetzlaff has been involved in the SCI community for many decades and shares the transformations he has seen throughout his career. Later in the episode, Dr. Tetzlaff explains his research on rodents and how changing diet is showing significant recovery. I hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to like and subscribe.
2017-12-2300 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastTeren Clarke: SCI AlbertaListen in to my conversation with Teren Clarke, the director of SCI Alberta. Ms. Clarke was initially a nurse, and wanting to do more, got involved with the SCI community. She works closely with the provincial healthcare to secure more resources for the SCI community. SCI Alberta works on community integration and getting patients back to their lives. A very fascinating conversation, enjoy.
2017-12-1600 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastSusan Howley: The Reeve FoundationListen in to my interview with Ms. Susan Howley. Ms. Howley is the director of research at the Reeve Foundation. She has been with the foundation since it's beginning, and has years of experience in the spinal cord injury community. Ms. Howley and I discuss the history of spinal cord injury research as well as the changes that are starting to take route in modern rehabilitation centers. Ms. Howley also explained the research projects the Reeve foundation is working on, including epidermal stimulation.A wonderful discussion on the future of spinal cord injuries with...
2017-12-0900 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastAndrew Mangan: Why I Started Connecting The ResilientI wanted to post this to give a more in depth background of me, my injury, and why I started Connecting the Resilient. A couple people have requested this so hear it is. I talk at length about my goals with Connecting the Resilient, and why this podcast needs to get out to recently injured patients.Hope you enjoy and tune in again Saturday!
2017-12-0700 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastRoy Tuscany and Steve Wallace: High Fives FoundationListen in as I talk with Roy Tuscany and Steve Wallace. Roy and Steve both suffered spinal cord injuries and have had amazing recoveries from them. A few years after his injury, Roy started the High Fives Foundation that funds SCI athletes to get back to what they love doing. Steve was the first grant recipient of High Fives. There are now over 150 recipients. Roy and Steve give invaluable advice and recommendations on getting through a spinal cord injury. For more information visit their website at highfivesfoundation.org I hope you enjoy the episode.
2017-12-0200 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastMike Shaw: The Power of AttitudeMike, a professional freestyle skier, broke his neck in 2013. Four years later, Mike is walking, running, and skiing again! Mike tells us how, "we each have a choice, our attitude," and talks at length about the power of attitude in recovering.Mike is now working on a program for coaches and athletes to raise awareness about the errors that lead ot injuries. Check his work out at www.headstartpro.com. If you have any questions for Mike or would like to reach out to him, visit his website at www.mikeshawski.com
2017-11-2500 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastChristy Hill: Words of WisdomPhysical therapist Christy Hill has worked with spinal cord injuries and other nerve injuries for over 20 years.She initially gained inspiration from her father who, after receiving a SCI, persevered and proved his doctors wrong.Christy shared stories of the many amazing recoveries she has experienced and what she has taken away from them.A wonderful interview, it was very interesting to hear Christy's thoughts on the future of research and rehabilitation.
2017-11-1800 minConnecting The Resilient - A Spinal Cord Injury PodcastJustin Pines: Back to the TrackJustin PInes, an avid runner, ran in the NYC marathon in 2015. Five months later Justin broke his back becoming largely paralyzed from the chest down. Justin, never giving up hope, is racing in the NYC marathon again, two years later, in a wheelchair. Justin's story is one of the power of determination and grit.
2017-11-0200 min
ROTG PresentsAndrew Mangan on Blogging, Podcasting & Arsenal - EP002In this episode, I have a great conversation with Andrew Mangan.So, Andrew is one of the reasons I started down the road of putting a podcast together. He has been running the Arsecast Podcast for 10 years (which currently has over 1 million downloads per month) and has been writing the Arseblog for over 15 years. We touch on a lot during the hour long conversation. I hope you enjoy the hour conversation and please check out Andrew at andrewmangan.net or at the arseblog.com
2017-03-081h 13
WGM - THE WGMEp 4. (Re-Issue) Ken Early, Andrew Mangan, We Are Losers, Megan NolanKen Early (Second Captains) and Andrew Mangan (Arseblog) join us to talk podcasting, sport and DIY ethos, alongside performances from We Are Losers and Megan Nolan at the Dublin Conservatives Club
2016-10-2600 min
The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 68 - Dee WoodsMany of you are married. Many of you kiss the other half goodbye
in morning, go to work, and regale each other with stories of the
day when you reunite over dinner in the evening. Dee Woods does
not. She goes to work every day with her husband, Marty Miller
(episode 27 of this podcast) to do Morning Glory, the breakfast
show on Radio Nova. Dee and Marty in the morning have become a
fixture of morning radio in Dublin, and it's fair to say they do
have some chemistry, all things considered! I chat to Dee about how
her...
2016-05-0356 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 67 - Adam BuxtonOn this week's show it was a pleasure to chat with Adam Buxton.
Normally the podcasts are recorded in our studio in Dublin, but
because Adam was not, and is not to this day, in Dublin, we used a
thing called ipDTL which makes it sound like we're in the same
place. I wanted to talk to him not simply because he is a very
talented and entertaining man, but also because he's a huge David
Bowie fan. This is because I am also a huge David Bowie fan. Not in
terms of physical size, neither of us are...
2016-04-261h 15The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 66 - Jim O'NeillJim O’Neill has one of the most distinctive voices on Irish radio. It’s deep man, deeeeeep. Depending on your age you might remember him from RTE Radio 2 with his sidekick ‘Thing’, or from his time with Century Radio or 98FM. Today he’s with Today FM presenting ‘On the road’, classic anthems and great driving music. We chat about his start in radio, why RTE bosses got rid of his Thing character, his time working with Chris Cary at Nova International, his love of music (to play as a DJ and a musician), living in South Africa and voice-trac...
2016-04-1849 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 65 - Simon MaherSimon Maher was one of the original founders of Phantom, the popular 'Indie' radio station. It began in a bedroom, moved to a garden shed, and after many years of trying, was awarded a licence in 2004. Due to an objection by another party, the station's launch was delayed for almost two years, before it hit the airwaves in 2006. At first things looked rosy, then CRASH went the CRASH and that had an impact on everyone, Phantom were no exception. The difficulties the radio station faced meant decisions had to be made, and they weren't always the right ones – although hi...
2016-04-111h 05The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 64 - Dion FanningHey folks, sorry for the delay between the last episode and this one. Sometimes life and work and other stuff you can't move gets in the way. My guest today is journalist Dion Fanning. He's a hugely experienced football writer, and for many years was the Chief Football Writer at the Sunday Independent. Now, he's left London after 20 years to return to Ireland to take up the position of Chief Sports Writer for SportsJoe.ie and Joe.co.uk. It's a fairly seismic move in this ever-changing modern media landscape, so I wanted to chat to him about how...
2016-04-041h 07The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 63 - Ciaran MurphyMy guest on the show today is the third member of the Second Captains crew to drop into studio. After Eoin McDevitt (ep 11) and Ken Early (ep 15), Ciaran 'Murph' Murphy is next to chat about his rise to internet broadcasting based stardom. We talk about how he got started in the media as family connections inspired and then employed him. A stint in DCU proved important as he met one of the current Second Captains crew, and then got a placement in Newstalk which led to him becoming part of the Off The Ball team. Since then much has...
2016-03-2259 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 62 - Eoghan McDermottMy guest today is Eoghan McDermott, currently the presenter of the drive-time show on 2FM. Turns out he grew up just up the road from me – but obviously not at the same time. I was grown up when he was growing up, but still! We chat about his first forays into the media world, doing a weekend Irish language kids TV show on TG4. He then had to apply for his own job when the show went full-time and didn't get it. In college he learned how to dance, and was bitten by that particular bug. He moved to Ne...
2016-03-1457 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 61 - Morgan JonesWhen a man brings his own headphones to an interview, you know you're about to sit down with somebody interesting. Morgan C Jones is an actor, writer, producer, voice-over artist, stand-up comedian and probably a few others things as well. We chat about why he brings his own cans to interviews and VO sessions, and discover he's revisiting our studio after a significant absence. We discuss his work over the years and how going to film school opened up his desire to be an actor; why he got into and gave up stand-up comedy; his voice-over work; and how...
2016-03-081h 18The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 60 - Andy PrestonSorry this episode is a day late. I try my best to stick to the Monday schedule, but sometimes life, work, or more work or extra life gets in the way. Still, I think the fact we had an election last Friday and I've got a new episode out on a Tuesday before they've finished counting all the votes puts it in perspective. My guest today is Andy Preston who, if you're an FM 104 listener, you'll know well because he's been behind the mic there for over 20 years! I don't think we ever worked on the same station at...
2016-03-011h 05
The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod ShowThe Sodshow Garden Podcast – 5th Birthday. Andrew Mangan asks Peter Donegan.The Sodshow Garden Podcast and radio show airs every Friday live at 3pm on Dublin City FM and is available in iTunes and all good podcast stores just after the same day.
Andrew Mangan chats with Peter Donegan to discuss where and how it all began and to what is now 5 years of The Sodshow on air. Our 5th Birthday.
From Peter’s vinyl collection and soldering speakers as a child, far too much borrowed equipment and people with such kind hearts who we are so eternally grateful to – to meeting genius that is Brian Greene, winning Ireland’s Best P...
2016-02-2525 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 59 - Síle SeoigeThis week I was delighted to be joined by Síle Seoige, radio presenter, TV presenter, MC, actress, singer, yoga teacher ... she does a lot. We chat about her media career, starting at 19 and being thrown in at the very deep end with little or no training. We touch on dealing with life in the public eye, and how she caught the eye of a major Hollywood director. And we talk about how her diagnosis and recovery from cancer has given her a new perspective on her professional and personal life, her spirituality, and how and why yoga has h...
2016-02-221h 00The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 58 - Kevin BraniganKevin Branigan is the Chief Executive at Radio Nova 100 Dublin. He's also one of the first guys I ever did radio with back when we were just teenagers broadcasting from high up the Dublin mountains. I couldn't remember how it was we got together, so to speak, but Kevin's memory of a late night phone call to Radio Dublin, where I was working at the time, helped put some of the pieces together. We went from Signal 106, to radio stations operating out of a corner to Kevin's bedroom (much to the continued displeasure of his father who always looked...
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The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod ShowThe Sodshow. Andrew Mangan interviews Peter Donegan, Donegan Landscaping, DublinOn this weeks show Peter Donegan is interviewed by radio and podcasting legend Andrew Mangan. It’s a long story short as to why Brian isn’t doing it, but we’ll leave that there for another day.
In 5 years as The Sodshow, Peter has never actually been interviewed and this changes I guess everything. And so, from where Peter’s folks are from, his many homes and now 15 years as Donegan Landscaping by the age of 24 to shamrocks on pints of guinness (something very rarely a suggested to an Irishman in Ireland), a horrible start to growing seeds at 5 yea...
2016-02-1226 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 57 - Belinda McKeonMy guest on the show this week is writer Belinda McKeon. Her debut novel 'Solace' (2011), won the Irish Book of the Year award at the Irish book awards, and her second book 'Tender' was published last year. Having read both of them very recently, and really enjoyed them, it was great to chat with Belinda about the books, writing, teaching and more. She lives in New York and teaches creative writing at Rutgers University, so we chat about that; how being online so much has affected her memory; working as a journalist and what she learned from those years...
2016-02-081h 01The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 56 - Tracy CliffordMy guest this week is 2FM presenter Tracy Clifford. She began her radio career, like so many of us, in the pirate world – this was the era of the 90s dance stations. She went to Ballyfermot to 'study', and almost immediately after leaving there landed a job as a news presenter/editor on East Coast radio. From there she worked on the breakfast show, and the morning show with the legendary Declan Meehan – someone who played a major role in her broadcasting education. Already doing 5 days a week in East Coast, she did weekend news on Spin 103.8, which led to a...
2016-02-0158 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 55 - Mike MoloneyIf you're of a certain vintage you'll remember Mike Moloney as one of the mainstays of late night radio in Dublin, and in Ireland. As presenter of The Night Train, when Mark Cagney wasn't doing it, and later Moloney after Midnight, his voice and music choices were an essential part of the radio landscape for years. Mike Moloney began his radio career almost by accident, starting off with a jazz show on ARD, before he did just about every job in there, on-air and off. He moved to Kiss FM and Radio Nova, before ending up on 2FM where...
2016-01-251h 16The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 54 - Jonathan RyanSome of you will know that part of what I do to earn a living is voice-over work. So, it was a real pleasure to chat this week to one of the legends of the Irish voice-over scene. Jonathan Ryan did his first gig back in the 80s, and he's been a mainstay behind the mic ever since. If you're in Ireland, you'll almost certainly recognise his voice when we start talking. As well as that though, Jonathan is an actor, appearing in TV shows like The Irish RM, The Tudors, and Fair City, and in movies like In...
2016-01-181h 14The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 53 - Cormac BattleMy guest on the show this week is Cormac Battle who, if you're young enough, you'll know as a presenter on 2FM in his own right, and as co-presenter and 'man who comes up with surreal ideas' on the Rick O'Shea show. However, you might remember him from such bands as Kerbdog and Wilt, and we discuss his life as a musician, sending out demos and getting a record deal, touring, recording in LA in the same studio in which Nirvana made Nevermind, crazy Hollywood parties, and why the bands never quite reached the heights he'd hoped. We also...
2016-01-121h 09The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 52 - Leagues O'TooleToday my guest is Leagues O'Toole, whose main gig right now is as a promoter with Aiken Promotions. Chances are you've been to one of his gigs at some point, and we start by discussing US comedians, like Marc Maron and Anthony Jesselnik, who have played in Dublin in recent times. Leagues is also a writer, so there's chat about how he got started by writing reviews for the Dublin Event Guide, and the magazine he created called Foggy Notions. We touch on his time as the somewhat reluctant presenter of No Disco, the challenges in putting on gigs...
2016-01-0451 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 51 - Tara Flynn reduxIt's an absolute pleasure to welcome Tara Flynn back to the show this week. We first 'casted way back in episode 2, and so much has happened since that I had to ask her back on. In that first episode we talked a bit about social issues, such as the marriage referendum, and this year Tara spoke and wrote very openly and eloquently about her experience of abortion. In this podcast we talk about being so up-front with her personal experiences, and how it's making sure that what is an important subject is spoken about properly. We discuss the repeal...
2015-12-211h 04The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 50 - Alison SpittleHey folks, welcome to episode 50 of the podcast. A bit of a landmark, you have to say. If you've been here since the start, thanks very much for listening. If you're new to the show, check out the archives for some amazing chats with people like Marc Maron, Dara O'Briain, Tara Flynn, Jon Ronson, and loads more. Remember, you can follow the show on Twitter @738ampod or my own account @andrewmanganvo. Today's guest is comedian Alison Spittle. Alison is forging a career in the comedy world, and we chat about why she got started doing stand-up via the radio...
2015-12-1454 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 49 - Nails MahoneyYou might remember Nails Mahoney from such radio stations as Sunshine 101, Atlantic 252, 2FM, and 98FM to name just a few. His radio career has been long and varied, and in this episode I chat to him about his start in the industry as a rookie pirate, being given his current moniker by Wild Bill at Sunshine 101 when that station went 'hot hits', to where he is and all that went in-between. He's worked on and off in Canada down the years, and speaks about how for him radio isn't so much about the music, it's what happens between songs...
2015-12-0751 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 48 - Donal DineenOn this week's show I chat with Donal Dineen who first came to prominence on the seminal music video show No Disco on RTE 2. He moved from there into radio, finding himself at the helm of two hugely influential shows. Firstly, Here Comes The Night on Radio Ireland, and Small Hours on Today FM. Donal chats about how life as the 'psychedelic black sheep' of the family fuelled his desire to move to the bright lights; how a kindly person insisted that a life in the civil service was not for him and pushed him into a more creative...
2015-11-301h 10The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 47 - Bernard ButlerBernard Butler is a musician and record producer, known to lots of us as the guitarist with Suede, before that all went a bit wonky. Others might know the song 'Yes', by McAlmont and Butler, as one that became something of an anthem around the time of the marriage referendum earlier this year. Aside from that he's played and/or produced with the likes of Duffy, The Libertines, Roy Orbison, Eddi Reader and loads more. He was in Dublin a few weeks back as part of a McAlmont & Butler tour and he was very kind to get off the...
2015-11-2343 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 46 - Ian DempseyIt was an honour this week to chat to a real legend of Irish radio, Ian Dempsey. Ian began his career like many others on the first wave of pirate stations in Dublin, including ARD. He joined RTE in 1980 and was 2FM's most successful breakfast jock ever, and since his departure they've never really managed to find anyone to replace him properly. He was also the host of Dempsey's Den on RTE2 television, a kid's show which brought us those lovable aliens Zig and Zag. In 1998 he was lured away to Today FM where he's presented the breakfast show...
2015-11-161h 00The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 45 - Colm ParkinsonIf you're a lover of sport and radio, you'll be well aware of today's guest. Colm Parkinson is a former Gaelic Footballer, turned broadcaster. He's part of the Off The Ball team on Newstalk every evening, and by his own admission he can be a bit divisive due to his forthright opinions. I spoke with him about his playing career; the difficulties of combining work, training and matches; how his personality got him into trouble with a series of managers and coaches – especially with Mick O'Dwyer; and his belief that he felt he knew best most of the time. Th...
2015-11-0954 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 44 - Daniel AndersonToday's guest is singer/songwriter Daniel Anderson. You might have caught a recent YouTube video which saw him go door to door around Dublin to try and sell the record he'd made. It was a clever and innovative way to generate some buzz about his work, and a successful one too as he sold out within a couple of days. The story of how he made the record happen is far from normal though. Going beyond the usual process of writing and recording songs, Daniel's four year project involved construction work, learning to play a variety of instruments, recording...
2015-11-0249 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 43 - Dave MooreMy guest on the show today is Dave Moore. You'll know him as part of the dynamic duo, Dermot and Dave, and their work on 98FM and now every weekday from midday on Today FM. I've spoken to quite a few radio people for this podcast, and the stories of how they got into the business have always been interesting, but quite similar. A love of radio or music, cutting their teeth on pirate stations etc, but I've never heard a story quite like Dave's. So, we get the full version of how he went from being a working...
2015-10-261h 07The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 42 - Colm TobinOne of the great accomplishments of my life will be tell people I've interviewed so many people who have Wikipedia entries. Maybe one day I'll have one of my own, in the meantime I can live vicariously through my guests. According to the online encyclopedia, my guest today is 'an Irish screenwriter and television producer known for his work on Irish Pictorial Weekly, Langerland.TV, Science Fiction, and Brain Freeze.' If you've been online in Ireland for any amount of time, you'll surely have been aware of Langerland, the biting, cynical look at Irish life, and we talk...
2015-10-1946 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 41 - Sinead GleesonI have to admit I always find it a bit strange when I sit down with somebody I know to do a podcast. I just think it's easier when it's someone I haven't met before. I've known Sinead Gleeson since the blog explosion in the early-mid 2000s, when we all had to answer the question 'What's a blog?' every time we talked about it. Now everyone know what a blog is and we're in the 'What's a podcast?' era! Sinead's blog, which I think was called Sigla, won lots of awards in the Pop Culture category, and...
2015-10-1253 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 40 - Dara O'BriainMy guest today needs absolutely no introduction, but I'll give him one anyway. As one of Ireland's most successful comedians he's filled venues up and down the country and, of course, in the UK where he's now based. Dara O'Briain is a regular on the telly with shows like Mock the Week, The Apprentice: you're fired, Stargazing and Dara and Ed's Big Adventure with fellow comedian Ed Byrne. He's written books, released DVDs, he likes science, Arsenal and video games, and he's also one of the nicest guys you could possibly meet. He came into the Castaway studio a...
2015-10-051h 03The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 39 - Abie Philbin BowmanMy guest this week is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and writer Abie Philbin Bowman. We chat about his career, and why he didn’t go to the Edinburgh festival despite having a hit show there a few years ago. We discuss comedy as career, the comedy scene in Ireland (on TV and radio), how married life has changed him and his work, and loads more. It’s a good chat, so dig in. You can follow Abie on Twitter @AbiePB
2015-09-2852 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 38 - Paul O'BrienMy guest this week is a writer of books who, by his own admission, doesn't read fiction. He writes for TV without being a dedicated television watcher, and has spent most of his life as playwright despite the fact he's only ever seen a couple of plays. His methods, in general, are what you might call unconventional. But Paul O'Brien's story is little short of remarkable. Having written novels set in the world of professional wrestling in America, he published them himself, and set about having them noticed by important people in that world. He did that, and it...
2015-09-2158 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 37 - Louise O'NeillLouise O'Neill's debut novel, 'Only ever yours', was published in 2014. Her second book, 'Asking for it', was launched last month and has garnered rave reviews and feedback in the short time since. 'Brave, clever, provocative but relentless', said the Irish Times, while the Guardian said, ‘This may only be her second book, but it’s clear that O’Neill is blazing her own path in literature’. Both books go beyond traditional story-telling, carrying messages that will resonate with readers, and start important conversations. I caught up with Louise just before the launch of 'Asking for it'. We discussed her life as...
2015-09-1450 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 36 - Marc MaronWe all know what it's like to be a fan of somebody creative. A singer, songwriter, actor, playwright, poet, whatever it is, sometimes somebody's work just resonates with you.
That's very much the case with Marc Maron whose show has become a huge part of my life since I discovered it a few years ago. Mondays and Thursdays provide new episodes, gleefully consumed each week.
Marc was in Dublin this week performing his brilliant stand-up (sit on a stool) comedy show at Vicar Street, and I managed to get him into the studio for a...
2015-09-041h 06The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 35 - Jax MillerOn today’s show I meet author Jax Miller whose debut novel ‘Freedom’s Child’ is in shops now and causing quite a stir.She talks very openly and candidly about the heartbreak that prompted her to write the book, why the act of writing was essentially a life-saver for her, and how the instant success has been tough to deal with. We chat about how the book came to life, how she identified so strongly with Freedom Oliver – the main character – and her influences, which are more visual than literary.It’s a great listen, Jax is...
2015-08-3149 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 34 - Hugh LinehanMy guest today is Hugh Linehan, Digital Development Editor of the Irish Times. Previously he was Online Editor there.
We discuss starting in journalism, and how he became so involved with the online side of the publication.
At a time when newspaper sales are falling, we talk about how the Irish Times, along with other traditional media outlets, are having to change their business model, embrace new technologies and the myriad challenges faced by the different ways people choose to consume content and news.
The Irish Times has also moved into the podcasting sp...
2015-08-241h 04The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 33 - Louise McSharryMy guest on this week's show is 2FM presenter Louise McSharry. She talks about how she got her breakthrough in radio through persistence and a bit of brass neck, becoming the breakfast show presenter for iRadio, moving to RTE and her hopes for the music show she does every weeknight from 8pm - 10pm.
We also discuss her upbringing, dealing with loss and a childhood situation that was challenging, to say the least, as well as the fact she was given the all clear from cancer back in March – and how that experienced has affected her and wh...
2015-08-1752 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 32 - Lisa McInerneySo back in the day, when blogging was the thing all the cool kids did, Lisa McInerney set up one called 'The Arse End of Ireland'.
Using the moniker of 'Sweary Lady' it was a showcase of her writing talent, both comedic and serious, and it become one of the most popular blogs in Ireland. The plan, however, was to use the power of blogging to become a novelist, and that couldn't have come together better if Hannibal Smith himself had made it.
Lisa's first novel, 'The Glorious Heresies', was published earlier this year to...
2015-08-1050 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 31 - Jarlath ReganNo doubt many of you who are into podcasts are well aware of Jarlath Regan. His show 'An Irishman abroad' hit the ground running when his first episode topped the iTunes charts, and since then he's gone from strength to strength, interviewing people like Boy George, Niall Quinn, Aidan Gillen and loads more.
Jarlath was in town last week for the Vodafone Comedy Festival where he recorded his latest shows (a two parter with Tommy Tiernan), and he was kind enough to come to the Castaway studios for a good chat about his life as a stand-up...
2015-08-031h 08The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 30 - Adrian KennedyMy guest this week is Adrian Kennedy who, for 17 years, was the host of the nightly FM 104 phone show.
Having spent so long with that station, it's not a huge surprise that relations were strained when he decided to leave to join arch-rival 98FM, but the fall-out from that decision and the way it has affected some friendships has left a bitter taste in his mouth.
We discuss that move, the way he feels about it, and the effect it had on the show itself. Not to mention the strange circularity of Adrian now going...
2015-07-271h 00The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 29 - Donal RyanMy guest this week is author Donal Ryan.
His breakout book 'The Spinning Heart' was long-listed for the Booker Prize and won the Guardian's First Book Award in 2013. It captured small town Ireland at the height of the recession, and the way it affected individuals, families, communities and more.
That was followed up by a second novel 'The thing about December', to my mind one of the best books I've read in years.
I chat to Donal about his influences, how he started writing and the challenges he's overcome even to get his...
2015-07-2052 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 28 - Ryle NugentRyle Nugent is obviously well known for his commentary work on Irish rugby, and he combines that role with that of Head of RTÉ Sport so he's a busy man.Ryle and I go way back, to when we were in the last throes of our teenage years, studying Broadcasting and Journalism at Senior College, Ballyfermot. We go back to those old days, talk about the pedigree of some of the people we were in class with, remember when he mobilsed the troops against the college, and how he began his career in 98FM spinning tunes overnight.
2015-07-131h 03The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 27 - Marty MillerThe radio world in Ireland is quite small, and considering the stations he's been at – and when – it was a surprise to me that I'd never met Marty Miller before.It turns out that his departure from East Coast radio in 1994 more or less left the door open for me to take his job in the production department there the following year. Having begun his career in FM104, there doesn't seem to be a station he hasn't worked for in the meantime, either on air or as part of the production team (or both).We chat...
2015-07-0650 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 26 - Mark O'HalloranMark O'Halloran is an Irish scriptwriter and actor, well known for writing and starring in Adam and Paul. He also wrote Garage, with Pat Shortt, and the TV series Prosperity which was directed by Lenny Abrahamson (episode 19).Currently he's starring in 'Shadow of a Gunman' in the Abbey Theatre. Mark came to the Castaway studios last week to talk about his work as an actor and a writer, how he came to star in Adam and Paul, why he gave up acting for a while and travelled to some unusual places, his new film Viva (set in...
2015-06-2955 minThe 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 25 - Steve KSteve K has been a presenter on Spin 1038 for the last 13 years, taking the show from the early days of the station to the number 1 in the drive-time slot in Dublin. Having worked with Steve in KISS FM many years ago this is no surprise. He was always a brilliant DJ so it was fantastic to catch up with him after 21 years. When KISS closed down, we went our separate ways, life takes you in different directions, and he's had an interesting journey through the radio world from South East Radio to FM 104 and to his current...
2015-06-221h 18The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 24 - Declan MeehanDeclan Meehan began his broadcasting career in a friend's wardrobe. Bitten by the pirate radio bug in his youth, his first station was Radio Vanessa in the early 1970s.Arrested and charged with being a pirate in 1972, he worked for BigD and ARD as the stations came back on air, before moving to Sunshine and then to Radio Nova where he formed a great breakfast show partnership with Bob Gallico.Since then he's worked for Capital Radio in London, Century Radio, FM104 Radio Ireland and Today FM, and presents a morning talk show on East...
2015-06-151h 14The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 23 - Amanda BrunkerAmanda Brunker has been in the public eye since the age of 17 when she won Miss Ireland.Since then she's worked as a model, a newspaper columnist, a radio presenter and, by her own admission, appeared on nearly every reality TV show ever made in Ireland. The first of her three novels, Champagne Kisses, was launched by Bono, and she's recently written and directed a radio play called Curiosity.It's fair to say she's had an interesting life, so it was a pleasure to chat with her about how it all began in the world...
2015-06-081h 01The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 22 - John KellyJohn Kelly is synonymous with Irish arts broadcasting. Currently he presents the John Kelly Ensemble every weekday on Lyric FM, and has presented The View and The Works on RTE television.
Previously, he presented the ground-breaking Eclectic Ballroom on Radio Ireland/Today FM and Mystery Train on RTE Radio 1. As well as that he's a writer and his latest novel 'From Out Of The City' was published last year.
I chat to John about a shared football interest as well as music, writing, the changes in his career, opportunities he's turned down, the art of...
2015-06-021h 05The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuffEpisode 21 - Jon RonsonJon Ronson's latest book – So you've been publicly shamed – revolves around the re-emergence of public shaming as an Internet phenomenon. How is it that somebody with few Twitter followers can post a not very funny 'joke', and hours later become publicly online enemy number 1? No doubt you've read extracts, but if you haven't yet got the book I can't recommend it highly enough.I talk to Jon about the book, the phenomenon, and how he nearly ended up on the wrong end of it himself not long after the book came out. We also...
2015-05-2543 min