Ciara Duggan - Podcast Details

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Newstalk Daily Magic Mushrooms Go Mainstream — But Are They Safe?Psychedelics are everywhere right now. From celebrity confessions by Conor McGregor and Miley Cyrus, to Silicon Valley productivity hacks, and cutting-edge Irish research labs. But are substances like psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine genuinely therapeutic… or just the latest wellness trend with a dangerous edge? On today’s podcast, Tara Duggan plunges into Ireland’s fast-moving psychedelic conversation. Writer Suzanne Harrington shares her candid experience microdosing magic mushrooms and explains why so many middle-aged women — not tech bros — are quietly experimenting with these substances. We also hear from therapist and author Ciara Sherlock, whose book The Spirit of the...

2025-12-0423 min

The Hard Shoulder What can be done to improve issues at Tusla?Tusla was before the Oireachtas Committee earlier today, as issues facing the system were highlighted and addressed.To chat about what was discussed today, Ciara Doherty is joined by Chief Executive of Tusla, Kate Duggan.

2025-11-2718 min

Newstalk Daily Why Is Ireland Still Avoiding a Statutory Covid Inquiry?The British Covid Inquiry has released another huge report. Hundreds of pages, years of testimony, and a stark conclusion: tens of thousands of lives might have been saved with a faster response. Its public hearings, cross-examinations, and political fallout are all playing out in the open. Ireland, by contrast, is taking a very different path. Our Covid-19 Evaluation has been operating behind closed doors for months. No sworn evidence. No public questioning. No powers to compel documents or text messages. Supporters of the process say it keeps the focus on learning lessons instead of political point-scoring. Critics — inc...

2025-11-2622 min $OTB\'s Sunday Paper Review$

OTB's Sunday Paper Review The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED: McCabe Conquers EuropeListen in to a short snippet from today's Sunday Paper Review as John Duggan is joined by Hugh Farrelly and Ciara Trant to look over the weekend's back pages.

2025-05-2515 min

She Drives 2. Turning Corners with Ciara Duggan RallyingIn this episode of She Drives, host Tyree Patton gets Behind the Wheel with rally driver Ciara Duggan! We dive into all things rallying—her journey into the sport, the highs and lows of competition, and what it takes to navigate the fast-paced world of rally racing. Ciara shares her experiences as a woman in motorsport, the challenges she’s faced, and her advice for those looking to break into the scene.She Drives is all about supporting and celebrating women in the car community, and this episode is packed with inspiration, insi...

2025-02-1943 min

Symposium by Pipeline Artists Hard Truths: Book Writing CompetitionsWriting contests provide an opportunity for writers to get recognition for their work, win monetary prizes, and even have their work pitched to literary agents.Understanding how contests actually work and what types of projects typically resonate is essential to any writer looking to compete—the story idea, the quality of the writing sample, the voice of the author, etc.Our Book Pipeline execs, Matthew J. Misetich, Ciara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, join contest-winning writer Laura Picklesimer to offer insider tips on writing competitions. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNe...

2025-01-091h 17

The Story Will Save You Our Coverfly Convo on Adapting Screenplays to BooksCiara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman joined a recent Coverfly educational day of fun by leading a Q&A with a live audience on the value of adapting screenplays into novels. But wait, there's more! Insights on the publishing process, acquiring an agent, and self-publishing tips were discussed, as well. We left no stone unturned.Resources from this episode:Scrivener SoftwareSymposium's "Self-Publishing: Fundamentals and Beyond"Symposium's "One-on-One with Writer Beware's Victoria Strauss"Enter a Book Pipeline Competition:Book Pipeline (Unpublished and Adaptation)

2024-12-0245 min

The Story Will Save You So It Begins—We All Need SavingBook Pipeline execs Ciara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman take you on the brutally honest ride of publishing ... and hold on. It's bumpy. But don't worry—the story will save you.In this inaugural episode, Ciara and Jeanne share what drew them to writing as well as how they are (or aren't) juggling writing and life. Resources from this episode:Pipeline ArtistsJeanne's articles on Pipeline ArtistsCiara's articles on Pipeline ArtistsSymposium - A year-round conference in the arts.Enter a Book Pipeline Competition:

2024-04-2723 min

OTB GAA LGFA look to boost match attendances | Emma Duggan and Ciara Brown | OTB GAALidl and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association launched the new National League season at Croke Park today, with new research revealing that 59% of Irish people have never attended a live women’s sporting event.OTB's Aisling O'Reilly spoke to Lindsay Peterson, Director of Operations, at the Nebraska Volleyball Programme, the FA's Holly Murdock, Meath star Emma Duggan and Antrim's Ciara Brown.

2024-01-1031 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Danielle BurbyIn the long-overdue fourth episode of season three, the cohosts talk with literary agent Danielle Burby of Mad Woman Literary about her journey from interning into opening her own agency, hustling, holding space for relaxation, and risk-taking.Mentioned in this episode:https://www.madwomanliterary.com/abouthttps://inkedentertainment.com/danika-frosthttps://twitter.com/DanielleBurbyhttps://www.instagram.com/madwomanliterary/

2023-09-0236 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Ally MalinenkoEpisode trigger warnings for:cancertraumasexual assaultdeath/parent deathgreifBuckle up, Nerds this is a deep one. In a very special episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Isabel and Erica rant, rave, complain, and scream into their hearts with none other than Bram Stoker Award Finalist Ally Malinenko. Ally is a poet, novelist, and librarian living in Brooklyn, New York, where she pens her tales in a secret writing closet before dawn each day. Connect with Ally on her website at www.allymalinenko.com or on socials @AllyMalinenko. And check out...

2023-07-1335 min

The Swanston Explainer How Compulsory Unpaid Internships Are Troubling Australian Students.Australian students who are studying a range of vocational degrees such as nursing, social work, teaching, counselling and psychology are forced to undertake hours of unpaid placements as a part of their study. However, due to the rising cost of living, the amount of hours they are forced to spend at their placement is often unviable for students trying to support themselves. Many don’t have time to work enough to earn the money they need to support themselves, leading to pontentially dropout of specific courses. Ciara Duffy - Quinn Maya Duggan ...

2023-06-0111 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Vanessa MontalbanAfter a longer than expected hiatus, the co-hosts are back and joined by a third co-host, Isabel Sterling! In this 2nd episode of season 3, Isabel and Erica (who miss Ciara a lot) are joined by their emotional support writing buddy author Vanessa Montalban to talk about her debut book A Tall Dark Trouble. Shenanigans 100% guaranteed. About our guest:Fueled by the magic of espresso, Miami-born Vanessa Montalban channels her wanderlust for far-off worlds into writing speculative fiction for teens. She’s a first-gen graduate from the University of Cent...

2023-05-1129 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with New Co-host Ciara Duggan (But Erica Lost the Recording So Here's a Coupon Instead)Welcome to Season 3, Nerds. We have a GREAT first episode but Erica lost the recording. There's still some cool stuff though. Stay awesome. See you in April.

2023-03-2102 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Data Subject Access Request: Advice for EmployersSince the introduction of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, employees have had the right to request access to their personal data from their employer using a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR).In this podcast Ciara Duggan and Oscar Poku members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal discuss DSARs in an employment law context, as they often appear where there is on ongoing dispute between an employee and their employer. They will explain what exactly a DSAR is, how one is made, and how companies should respond if they receive one. If yo...

2023-03-1609 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Redundancy and settlement agreements - What you need to knowIn this podcast Ciara Duggan and Sana Nahas members of the employment team at Clarkslegal will guide you through the tricky topic of redundancy and settlement agreements, covering what redundancy means for both employers and employees, as well as how settlement agreements work in practise.Topics include:What is a redundancy ? What rights does an employee have if they are made redundant? What is a settlement agreement? What is a protected conversation? What does without prejudice mean? What are the differences between redundancy and settlement agreements?How is a settlement agreement negotiated? What must an employer includ...

2023-02-0610 min

reflectionsFM Mirrors Vol. 86 | Mikie OrangeJoining our family this week we welcome Mikie Orange, raising the energy with her blends of UK-inspired grooves, enjoy! -- Follow @mikie-orange @subsessions_slo @perfectdark909 https://www.instagram.com/mikie.orange -- "Mikie Orange is a Central Coast artist who is on an endless journey to push her creativity to new levels. She has been on a mission to bring the UK sound to the US. Her pursuit continues with this mix. In it you will hear the hypnotic addicting beats of classic garage, bassline, and speed garage. Cheeky chune innit bruv?" -- Tracklist: 1. The Players- R.I.P Productions 2...

2023-02-011h 25

Clarkslegal Law Bites UK Data Protection: Development round-up 2022 and 2023 trendsIn this podcast Ciara Duggan and Oscar Poku members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal discuss the main developments in the UK Data Protection scene from 2022 and what trends to look out for in 2023.Key developments of 2022Implementation of the International Data Transfer Agreement and update to Transfer Risk AssessmentsThe Data Protection and Data Information BillNew guidance on the UK BCRsCybersecurity and data breachesWhat to look out for in 2023Data protection reformRegulation of AIDevelopment of the metaverseUK ‘adequacy’ status reviewIf you have any questions in relation to D...

2023-01-2619 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and Erica - Part SixTRIGGER WARNINGS for grief, trauma, and PTSD.In the ninth episode of season two, Peter and Erica gush about happy news, rant about trauma-informed career choices, and rave about mashed potatoes. Come for the holiday joy and stay for Peter's first-ever tarot reading. Mentioned in this episode:Here is Peter's article on Pipeline Artists:https://pipelineartists.com/f-ck-it-writing-career/Here are Erica's bookshop.org recommendations:https://bookshop.org/shop/dorkwitcheryHere's the Social Security Administration's disability application:https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/d...

2022-12-2142 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Jessica HatchIn the eighth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with author “Jessica” Hatch (and Erica's IRL BFF!) about her debut novel My Big Fake Wedding and what it’s like to sign a publishing contract without a literary agent. Tune in for the air-quotes and stay for Peter’s ill-fated attempts to keep Hatch and Erica somewhat on topic.Connect with Jessica Hatch:Twitter: @JessicaNHatchInsta: https://www.instagram.com/jessicanhatch/Pre-order her books: https://geni.us/B0BLT5H3XQcoverBuy her books: https://www.jessicahatch.com/books

2022-11-1633 min

Pop-Off! With James (A Below Deck Above Average Production)Ciara Duggan from season 1 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht• Ciara from the very first season of Below Deck Sailing stops by Pop-Off! and by golly, she is such a fking sweetheart! I feel so blessed that one of the privileges I get from running my fan page is that I get to meet such lovely people.• We spoke about the interesting story of how she ended up on BDSY, how she’s good friends (and business partners) with new mom Jess More (she was there during Charli’s birth!), the pact and expectations her and her ex Paget had going into filming, her future as a business...

2022-11-0241 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Samuel C. SpitaleIn the seventh episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with former Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Samuel C. Spitale about his newly released nonfiction book How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality. Come for Samuel’s insights and stay for the cohosts’ not-insightful-at-all Halloween song. Here’s how to find Samuel and learn more bout his awesome work: Website: https://www.samuelcspitale.com/Twitter: @SamuelCSpitaleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelcspitale

2022-10-2633 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Dani SegelbaumIn the sixth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with Dani Segelbaum of the Carol Mann Agency about her journey from political science to agenting, her querying preferences, and her vast personal collection of cookbooks. As always, come for the conversation, stay for the full-throttle tangents. Connect with Dani: On TwitterFor editingAnd more

2022-09-2131 min

OTB Newsround Serena Retires | Merseyside derby and Old Firm | Mageean breaks Sonia's record | THE NEWSROUNDWill O'Callaghan joined John Duggan on The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball. They discussed the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, Celtic's clash with rivals Rangers, and Bohemians' victory against Shamrock Rovers. Serena Williams' retirement from tennis was also on the agenda and Ciara Mageean smashing Sonia O'Sullivan's Irish 1500m record.

2022-09-0319 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Matt MisetichIn the fifth episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with 1987 Crestwood Elementary Spelling Bee winner/Pipeline Media Group partner Matt Misetich about finding your authentic voice, the glories and pitfalls of pivoting from screenwriting to novel writing, and "Gilmore Girls" (with a visit from a very special guest). Come for the excerpt from Matt's superfluous, verbose, and thesaurus-y first novel, but stay for the staff meeting. See more about Matt's awesome work at: https://pipelineartists.com/Follow him on Twitter: @SPMJM or Instagram @SPMJM Listen to his podcast: @howthearts

2022-08-2140 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Jarrard RajuIn the fourth episode of season two, Peter and Erica talk with Afro-latinx author, poet, and photographer Jarrard Raju about leaning into a love of prose, being an author of color in the industry, and their experience as a contributor on the forthcoming anthology WHERE MONSTERS LURK AND MAGIC HIDES. Come for the honest query talk, stay for the amazing way Jarrard takes risks in publishing. Also joy. Lots of joy.Follow Jarrard on Twitter: @JarrardWritesJarrard's LinktreeBuy their poetry collection!

2022-07-2750 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Melissa Duge SpiersTRIGGER WARNINGS: trauma, abuse, sexual abuse.In the third episode of season two, the Erica and Peter talk with 2021 Book Pipeline Unpublished manuscript winner Melissa Duge Spiers about her upcoming memoir THE GLORY WHOLE, writing through trauma, dark comedy, escaping purity cultures, and procrastisnacking. Come for the rouge foot massager, stay for the deliberate rejection of writing rules. Read more about Melissa at her website: http://www.melissadugespiers.com/Twitter: @MDugeSpiersInstagram: mdugespiershttp://www.melissadugespiers.com/

2022-07-1348 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Linda EpsteinIn the second episode of season two, Peter and Erica get real with author and literary agent Linda Epstein about Jewish representation in books, equality for BIPOC industry folks, and how to be direct while maintaining kindness. Come for the publishing situation chat, stay for Linda's amazing show notes:All about Linda!Buy her book!The New School Gotham WritersThe Highlights FoundationLINDA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO QUERIES however BIPOC folks are welcome to ask general questions and advice about publishing and writing at: linda@emeraldcityliterary.com

2022-06-2949 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One With Peter and Erica - The Season Two Premiere!In the first episode of season two, Erica yells at Peter for not caring for and/or liking Jurassic Park, Peter discusses his decision to take a step back from the film/TV industry (for the time being), and why Matt Misetich is (apparently) a Gilmore Girls fanatic. Come for the tease of our next episode's AWESOME industry guest, and stay for Peter's usage of the term "Hey Gang"---which no one else has said...well, ever.

2022-06-1523 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Two Guests! Jessi Honard & Marie ParksIn the Season One finale, Peter and Erica geek out with Jessi Honard & Marie Parks—the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Sci-Fi/Fantasy category finalists. And this episode has EVERYTHING: Animorphs, setting and maintaining boundaries, and details of publishing their co-written debut novel, Unrelenting. Come for the talk about queer rep, stay for the inevitable tangent about stickers.Their book!http://www.notapipepublishing.com/unrelenting-by-jessi-honard-and-marie-parksTheir company!https://www.northstarmessaging.com/Their social media contacts!https://thegrigoribooks.com/@thegrigoribookshttps://www.ma...

2022-05-0659 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Romi MoondiIn the twenty-first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica get candid with author Romi Moondi about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the glories of Seinfeld, and how copywriting helps dialogue. Come for the professionalism, stay for a rant/rave about Michael Crichton.@RomiMoondiRomi's articles mentioned in this episode: https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-1-team-traditional-vs-team-self-publishing/ https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-2-a-new-option-and-the-subtle-art-of-having-fun/

2022-04-131h 10

This Podcast Needs a Title The One where Erica Rants at Peter about Michael CrichtonErica rants at Peter about the glory of Michael Crichton.

2022-04-0801 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and Erica - Part FiveIn the twentieth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica are untethered. Listen to them rant, rave, and reminisce about all the things, including but not limited to: Petee's Pie Company, the Taylors (Sheridan and Swift), impostor syndrome, the toxic positivity surrounding Jim and Pam’s relationship (don't @ us), how to take notes, favorite childhood television programs, Erica’s Dwight Schrute fanfic, and Peter’s deep understanding of and concern for Paul Giamatti’s bladder. Come for the singing and stay for the theme song.

2022-03-3049 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Elizabeth WileyIn the nineteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with award-winning audiobook narrator Elizabeth Wiley about points of entry into the industry, the unsinkable audiobook community, and the case for authors to read their work out loud. Mentioned in this episode:ACX.comhttps://findawayvoices.com/https://narratorlist.com/https://authorsrepublic.com/https://www.spokenrealms.com/https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/iAnnotate APPConnect with Elizabeth here:https://www.wileyvoice.com/https://twitter.com/WileyVoicehttps://www.i...

2022-03-161h 06

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Foyinsi AdegbonmireIn the eighteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Foyinsi Adegbonmire gives the cohosts a deep dive into the acquisitions process, her manuscript wishlist, and the truth behind superstitions. And, as a bonus, enjoy the detailed ramblings about an upcoming Festival of Mouth Pleasures (like snacks). Follow Foyinsi on Twitter at @Foyinsi_Pub Check out her Pipeline Artists Symposium, "From Acquisition to Publication: The Editor/Author Relationship," available on-demand.See her manuscript wishlist at: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/foyinsi-adegbonmire/ Learn more about Pub Workers For Justice here: ht...

2022-03-0253 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Camryn GarrettIn the seventeenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title the cohosts have the distinct pleasure of talking with author and filmmaker Camryn Garrett about the ups and downs of film school, how she knows when a manuscript is READY-ready, and her upcoming book Friday I'm In Love (winter 2023). Come for the discussion about New Adult as a valid age category, stay for a twelve minute tangent about (wait for it) snacks.

2022-02-0949 min

The COYGIG Pod The COYGIG Pod Ep.12 | Ciara Grant on her move to Rangers | The COYGIG Transfer AwardsFor this week's COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan were all set to have a WNL pre-season breakdown with Shels' Ciara Grant, but after her recent move to Rangers we've thrown that out the window. Instead, she lets us in on the how, when and most importantly why it all came about and what the WNL could learn to keep future generations closer to home. We've also let Emma Carroll run rogue this week as we ditch the TOTW for a very special inaugural COYGIG Transfer Awards as we look at the best, worst, most surprising and stupidest deals...

2022-02-0151 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Erin ClyburnIn the sixteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with Erin Clyburn of The Jennifer De Chiara Agency about putting your best foot forward with a rep, how to avoid an instant pass in a query, and much more—all the while Peter and Erica try not to overwhelm her with their pent up New Year energy. Come for the self-care tips, stay for the cowbell.Check out #schmagent and #WriterBeware hashtags on Twitter for alerts on scam agents and agencies.

2022-01-2859 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and Erica - Part FourIn the fifteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica scream into each others' voids about revision habits, critique partners vs. beta readers, and coping with grief through the holidays. Come for the new segue theme song, stay for two or three half-assed Christmas carols.Episode 1 of The Screenwriting Life: Getting Notes on Your WorkUse #JoinIn on Twitter whenever you're feeling alone.

2021-12-2341 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Cat Baab-MuguiraIn the fourteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Cat Baab-Muguira about her new book, Poe For Your Problems, the effects of literary obsessions on mental health, and kismet in publishing. BONUS: Erica finally pronounces "Hachette" correctly and Peter learns two new words.Here is the article that led Cat to us: "The Book of Jane" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman.

2021-12-1552 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Grant FaulknerIn the thirteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with Grant Faulkner (the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo) about day jobs that help keep the creative well filled, the current state of the publishing industry, and the questionable existence of Boo Berry cereal. Bonus Content: Erica babbles in nerdy joy about her history with NaNoWriMo. Bonus Bonus Content: Peter tolerates a perfectly executed Dirty Dancing joke. Sort of.

2021-11-3051 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Isabel SterlingIn the twelfth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and writing coach Isabel Sterling about burnout, the upcoming release of her new novel (The Coldest Touch), and how her coaching services help authors find their publishing power. Isabel also spills the beans on why and how she recently scrapped an entire work-in-progress without setting her life on fire. BONUS: Isabel coaches one of the co-hosts!

2021-11-031h 03

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Zack KnollIn the eleventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with editor Zack Knoll about work/life boundaries, his dream projects, pros and cons of creative writing degrees, the collective despising of voicemail, season 41 of Survivor, and zodiac signs. Featuring: Violet, Zack Knoll’s roommate’s most excellent cat.

2021-10-1254 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Mental health in an unequal worldSunday 10 October 2021 marks World Mental Health Day, with this year’s official theme announced by the World Federation for Mental Health as “Mental Health in an Unequal World”. The explanation for the theme by WFMH reflects on the “increasingly polarised” world, with inequalities in race and ethnicity and gender identity highlighted during the pandemic. These inequalities can impact on people’s mental health, which and in turn can impact their job prospects and hopes for the future. Ciara Duggan explains how employers could therefore take this year’s Mental Health Day not just as an opportunity to r...

2021-10-0703 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and Erica - Part ThreeIn the tenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat, rant, and rave about Mad Men, anxiety, industry gatekeepers, film school, ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, code-switching, and Dwight Schrute. Come for the shop talk, stay for a rousing game of This-or-That in which the co-hosts accidentally invite Rainn Wilson to be on the show.

2021-10-0639 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Immigration: Skilled workers shortageAs the UK economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions of the last 18 months, the number of job vacancies are reaching record highs.Many businesses across a number of sectors have been able to reopen in full in the UK since the final restrictions lifted on 19 July 2021. This has created a serious increase in demand for workers, with the ONS estimating that between May and July 2021, there were approximately 958,000 vacancies that needed to be filled.In this podcast Ciara Duggan explains the skilled workers shortage and how employers can recruit a...

2021-09-1402 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Ciara DugganIn the ninth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Ciara Duggan about the release of her debut novel, TV watching habits, and the importance of self-care. Come from the insights on writing and editing, and stay for the debate on the glories (real meaning: disgustingness) of caffeinated pink Crystal Light.

2021-09-0848 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Mara RadenIn the eighth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with writer, editor, and story consultant Mara Raden about a little bit of everything. Chaos ensues. But the good kind of chaos. Plus, Peter and Erica each have some good news to share.

2021-08-2556 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Natalie KimberIn the seventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with literary agent Natalie Kimber of The Rights Factory about bringing experimental literature to the mainstream, authors' perception of agents, snacks, and her work with the Weehawken Writers and Artists Studio. PLUS Natalie and Erica correct Peter about his wrong opinion on Halloween.

2021-07-271h 00

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Shelly PageIn the sixth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and attorney Shelly Page about querying, rewriting, and diversity in publishing. Come for the insights on the drafting process, and stay for Erica's abject resignation that not everyone snacks while writing.

2021-07-1356 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and Erica - Part TwoIn the fifth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica swap stories and tips about writing habits, pets, discipline, Animal Crossing, and Schitt's Creek. Come for the shop talk, stay for shop talk because that's all there is.

2021-07-0638 min

Spirituality and self-love in the modern world ™️#70 Ciara Duggan from Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Yes I experienced paranormal encounters on boats beforeWhy she isn't on Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2Working on Frank Sinatra's boat for her first jobWhy Ciara & Paget broke upIf she is still singleCaptain Glenn decided Ciara as a deckhand instead of working in the interior because he wanted someone who knew the boat inside and out.Her friendship with the rest of the crew and more more moreSpiritual needs + reality tv stars interviews on Spirituality and Self-Love in the Modern World ™ podcast 👩‍💻 Ex techie @Twitch | Wrote Intuition is Your Superpower on Amazon🌎| Self Awareness Enthusiast | Breathing everyday, Meditate 40 min...

2021-07-0651 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Lee Matthew GoldbergIn the fourth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author, screenwriter, and publisher Lee Matthew Goldberg about his new novel, the upcoming launch of his Fringe Press, and releasing books during the pandemic. Come for the book talk, stay for the barking dogs. And the chicken wing throw down.

2021-06-2257 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Dealing with long Covid and the return to workWhile the Government grapples with whether to continue with the planned final easing of lockdown restrictions on 21 June 2021, employers are continuing with their preparations to welcome employees (at least partially) back to the workplace.While much of the focus during these preparations will be on preventing infections, employers should also consider how they will support employees who have already had Covid-19 and are now suffering from the long-term side effects, known as “long Covid”. Ciara Duggan explains how employers can deal with the return to work and long COVID affected employees.

2021-06-0303 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Stacey Graham and a Ghost (Probably)In the third episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with agent Stacey Graham of Three Seas Literary about her manuscript wishlist, patience while querying during a pandemic, how to gently nudge an agent without setting your career on fire, and her work as a paranormal investigator. This episode contains Special Features like:An amazing new catchphraseMultiple technical difficultiesSwear bleepsAn EVP from a paranormal investigation (Courtesy of Stacey Graham)

2021-06-0148 min

SportsDaz The Fair Green (Ciara O'Sullivan - Cork) - Monday, 24th May 2021This week's guest on THE FAIR GREEN is Cork All-Ireland winning captain CIARA O'SULLIVAN. The eight-time All-Ireland winner talks about the 2020 campaign, starting her football career, her parents' influence, Irish dancing, joining a dressing room of legends and playing wing back. Having lifted the Brendan Martin Cup in 2015 and 2016 for Cork, Ciara also chats about double national success with Mourneabbey, Eamonn Ryan, Shane Ronayne, James Masters, week long celebrations and how an All-Ireland senior hurling final draw secured her place on the Croke Park field. And she also names her 'Fantastic Four.'

2021-05-2456 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with John CosgroveIn the second episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with the winner of the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished competition, John Cosgrove, about how he copes with grief, rejection, and why he gets into very cold water, everyday. Come for the author insights, stay for the new Accountability Goals theme song. Plus a few good swears.

2021-05-1858 min

Clarkslegal Law Bites Mental Health Awareness Week: Returning to the workplaceLockdown restrictions are set to be eased further on 17 May 2021, and many employers are beginning to welcome their employees back to the workplace. While it is understandable that employers will be focused on protecting their employees’ physical health, ensuring that its workplace is Covid-19 secure, consideration should also be given to how employers can safeguard their employees’ mental health.Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, which runs from 10 – 16 May 2021, is a good opportunity for employers to do just that. The pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health, with many experiencing significant levels of anxiety, stress and isol...

2021-05-1302 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Hetal AvaneeIn the first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Hetal Avanee about her experiences with Pitch Wars, signing with a literary agent, writing for/with youths, and snacks. Come for the insights, stay for the love of spreadsheets.

2021-04-2759 min

This Podcast Needs a Title The One with Peter and EricaWho are your co-hosts, and what do they do? In this introductory episode, Peter Malone Elliott and Erica Davis introduce themselves and talk about what and why they write, plus some stuff about what to expect from this podcast.

2021-04-0715 min

The Bottom Line on KCLR #048:The Bottom Line - Business News, Innovation with local companies, buying Irish and a local FinTech company.This week on The Bottom Line on KCLR John Purcell was joined by Business Editor of the Sunday Independent Samantha McCaughren to chat through some of the big business stories from the week including the technology issues that posed difficulties at a recent virtual AGM and the story relating to Fintech company Wirecard. Having recently received a Merit Award at the Justice Media awards for articles on Ireland’s growing role in policing social media across the EU, Samantha spoke about social media and the issue of misinformation on the various platforms, the regulations that are coming down the tra...

2020-06-2949 min

Bravo TV’s The Daily Dish The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Cast Shares the Final Word on Season 1After a series of explosive charters and one virtual reunion, the Parsifal III crew weighed in on the biggest moments of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1 in exclusive BravoTV.com interviews. Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray revealed where her relationship with Chef Adam Glick currently stands, Captain Glenn Shephard explained why he didn’t say anything about Adam and Jenna’s onboard PDA, Stew Madison Stalker reacted to Jenna’s teary apology at the reunion, Stew Georgia Grobler opened up about her flirtation with Paget Berry and taking a break from communicating with him and Ciara Duggan after the show, and so...

2020-06-2556 min $Bravo TV\'s The Daily Dish$

Bravo TV's The Daily Dish The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Cast Shares the Final Word on Season 1After a series of explosive charters and one virtual reunion, the Parsifal III crew weighed in on the biggest moments of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1 in exclusive BravoTV.com interviews. Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray revealed where her relationship with Chef Adam Glick currently stands, Captain Glenn Shephard explained why he didn’t say anything about Adam and Jenna’s onboard PDA, Stew Madison Stalker reacted to Jenna’s teary apology at the reunion, Stew Georgia Grobler opened up about her flirtation with Paget Berry and taking a break from communicating with him and Ciara Duggan after the show, and so...

2020-06-2556 min

nearfm All HoneyAll honey is a dark, modern day farce about a group of friends forced to face each other’s deadly sins. The play takes place in the apartment of Ru and Luke, a couple in their early 30’s, who are throwing a housewarming party. However, their guests seem more interested in whispering in the box room than joining the festivities. Infidelities, secrets and an uninvited guest mean that Ru & Luke will have to clean up more than red wine stains and glitter. This piece is strongly concerned with people indulging in their sexual desires and letting their egos take over. All...

2020-04-2858 min

drama on near All HoneyAll Honey by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth *Listener advisory – this audio drama contains strong language All honey is a dark, modern day farce about a group of friends forced to face each other’s deadly sins. The play takes place in the apartment of Ru and Luke, a couple in their early 30’s, who are throwing a housewarming party. However, their guests seem more interested in whispering in the box room than joining the festivities. Infidelities, secrets and an uninvited guest mean that Ru & Luke will have to clean up more than red wine stains and glitter...

2020-04-2800 min

Two Girls Talk Balls Episode 24 - Storm Ciara WalshWe are football-less. On a week where Storm Ciara washed away our WSL plans we talk late postponements, midweek matches and a celebrity sighting in the famous Duggan/Greenwood pink trouser suit. Plus, we catch up with Abdullah from Total Football Analysis to discuss who will be filling Ada Hegerberg boots at Lyon. @tgtalkballs

2020-02-1121 min