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Going Off TrackFlashback Friday! - Laura StevensonWho better to put you in a good mood for the weekend than the delightful Laura Stevenson? Friend of the show and talented singer/songwriter. If you don't have time to revisit this episode in full, at least pull up some Laura songs on your streamer of choice for your drive home!
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Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonJacinta & Bernard - Wedding Couple Why us? Why not you! Jacinta & Bernard kindly join Laura and Benny to tell of there unassuming wedding day in Adare. For however simple and normal Jacinta & Bernard thought their wedding day was, we can reassure you it was a day to remember. Bring their own personalities and preferences to the day and allowing their friends and family to help and joy in the celebrations. A modern phenomenon, a Bank Holiday Monday Wedding. Why wait all weekend? Who said anything about waiting for Monday: let the fun begin, buildup crank up and mischief manifest. Vendor snatching is a...2024-09-111h 22
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonRed Church - Formal MenswearRed Church formal menswear joins Laura and Benny to talk everything from black tie to semi formal to smart casual. Suiting Different Styles, what a tag line and it rings through when you hear all Eoin and the team at Red Church have to offer. Not just handing over the physical product, the lads at Red Church give great advice, guidance and options when you visit. We had great craic talking about how the Bride manages to crash the suit picking at some stage. If some lads are lucky they might even get to pick a...2024-06-0953 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonAuntie Katie's - Wedding BabysittersWedding Babysitters and Entertainers and all round legends! Auntie Katie's join Laura and Benny to give us the run down on taking care of the little people at weddings. Auntie Katie's are multi award winning and rightly so. Nation wide coverage and options to bring them abroad too. Check in whatever your circumstances. Full of character Katie lets us know of her engagement and horse experience. Clodagh tells us of her Rose of Cork adventure. Child minding in not just available for the wedding day itself, but also the day before and after. T...2024-06-021h 02Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonPristine Classics OccasionsFor all the car heads Pristine Classics Occasions is where it is at. Not only Chauffeur options but Self-Drive classics are also available. Helen joins Laura and Benny to chat all things fancy cars. Not only that Pristine Classics Occasions now offers Prosecco Truck and Ice Cream Bike. Helen explains the benefits of Self-Drive Vintage from time together, surprise delivery, support before and during the day, photo ops and just plain good fun. Deceiving spacious for those with big dresses or super tall the low cars don’t mean a tight squeeze. Insurance is hassle free. Collection is...2024-05-2653 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonTruly Diverse - Wedding BandE21 - Truly Diverse Kieran from Truly Diverse, a craic addicted joins Laura and Benny this week. Kieran’s energy levels are off the charts. Laura and Kieran bring noise levels in any room, to a new found octave. Bling Jackets, Split Pants, Dry Sparks, Sing Songs, April Fools, ‘nough said? (a whirl wind of a listen) Truly Diverse are one of the top entertainers in Ireland, they bring a big show to Weddings. The variety of songs and variety of approach, gets every guest on board. You just can’t resist but join i...2024-05-191h 09Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDamian Moloney - Officiant - Registered SolemniserDamian is a beaut of a man, West Cork true n true and one of the best celebrants in Ireland if not in all of Clon! A Registered Solemniser in Ireland through Spiritual Ceremonies. Damian has endless stories, dead pan humour followed by a cackle of a laugh. If you want someone to be calm when the wedding storm is all around you, Damian is your man. Great advice of: trust your vendors, along with: go how the couple’s vision of their day is. Bottom line is it is the wedding couples’ day. 2024-05-111h 09Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBMG SoundBilly the disco maniac from BMG Sound joins DJ Benny and Laura to talk all things sound, lighting and effects for weddings. Billy admits his Ferrero Rocher addiction as he spoils Benny with the chocolates. Billy has years of experience, understanding sound systems in depth. Whether you have the huge banqueting room on small intimate space Billy can cater appropriately for your wedding. Obsessed with disco balls, Billy is a shinning light for weddings (I couldn’t resist). Rare for a DJ, BMG Sound is a team player, super conscious that th...2024-05-021h 04Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBlacktye Wedding BandBlacktye Wedding Band stopped by to visit Laura and Benny. Darragh professes his love for Cork… Clare... and Ireland. Darragh has lots of love! Blacktye are a true party band… a fun band… a band that gives you permission to let loose! Award winning Blacktye Wedding Band get the recognition they deserve. Laura gives a big shout out to all the members of the band including Derin (nee Doreen) and Ryan. Excentric in nature, excentric in clobber, Pacman Polka Dot suits set the tone and it just explodes from there. The...2024-04-2658 min
Going Off TrackLaura Jane GraceIs Laura Jane Grace the best podcast guest ever? She has certainly always been on for us and brings it again in this awesome interview. From Elvis marrying her in Vegas, to singing "Just Like Heaven" with Dinosaur Jr., this episode bounces with fun and stories.2024-04-241h 36Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonJanusz T PhotographyGuest photographers Justina and Janusz, join Laura and Benny for wedding talk on their favourite topic. Janusz T Photography are one of Laura and Benny’s favourite photographers. They are technically brilliant and have character to boot. Photo chats to the max, from champers and night shots to morning essentials. Janusz times weddings like a pro! Best friend attention to detail, man jokes, effort put into photos gives super surprising results. Stay true to your personality! Advantages of 2 photographers. Pre-shoots. New traditions. Benny lands laura in it as to how they met Janusz T-s. 2024-04-181h 07Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonPopcorn BangersPre-Show for Janusz T Photography joining Laura and Benny this week on the podcast. Some more old age slaggings for Laura. Shout out to Spanish Point, great spot. Getting lost at the Cliffs of Moher. Popcorn behaviour and misbehaviour, Laura is a cheeky bold lady, in a good way. Valencia, Spain Weddings. Firework Bangers to ring in the celebrations. Benny puts it up to, The Instagram Posers. #wedding #ireland #podcast Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography a...2024-04-1613 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDerek Burke Band – Recrystallization of an Irish Music SwingerDerek Burke Band join Laura and Benny as part of their launch marketing tour. A man of many names, including “your man”, Derek addresses the swingers in the room. Country true and true, from tractors to jives, music is in Derek's bones and a showman is in his soul. The energy Derek Burke brings when he is preforming is off the charts. Derek tells great stories from the early days in Crystal Swing, from the big break and big “hack” that resulted in them going viral (you have to love Irish mammies! "our YouTube...2024-04-101h 15Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonTake Me Back to the Night We MetLaura’s grey hairs? Benny has good hair, fact. Pre-Show for the Derek Burke Band guest podcast this week. Derek is a legend in Irish music and one of the nicest blokes you will meet. Weddings are back this week with Laura and Benny photographing 3 weddings in a row. Laura is giddy to see some humans, have the chats and engage with her wider world of work colleagues. Benny fandoms up an anniversary with Arthur Wedding Band. Take Me Back to the Night We Met. Shout out to Jim and Sonya for setting up...2024-04-0920 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDiamond Bridal – Wedding Dress Boutique & Bridesmaids Collections Grace from Diamond Bridal joined Laura and Benny to share her knowledge of bridal dresses, accessories & bridesmaids dresses. Grace gives great tips for key moments in the bridal wear experience. A must listen whatever stage you are at in your dress journey. Each to their own first and foremost while shopping, Diamond Bridal can cater off the rack and designer made. Buy for your personality over trends. Diamond Bridal aim to cater for everyone and to give them an excellent experience. Through private consultations you get advice and guidance. Grace gives us some...2024-04-0557 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS07 E11 – Bustle n Tape Benny so Laura can TalkLaura’s big birthday celebrations are almost over. Shout out to Clancy’s for a great night out: food, fun, drink and dancing. The Essentials rocked the night away, Fiona Kennedy's Show was emotional. Benny slags Laura for being Cork famous. This is the pre-show for the guest podcast with Diamond Bridal’s Grace. Benny gets his bustle on, throws a filthy question at Laura and Laura gets filthy about her corset. Whoops warnings are given, Laura is actually helpful about wedding dresses while Benny just keeps stirring it. Tape it up gir...2024-04-0319 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBroken Spoons Cakes – Tara – Baker, Smile Maker, Artist!Finally, Laura and Benny get to meet Tara of Broken Spoon Cakes. Laura is a long time admirer of the smell of Tara’s cakes. Yes! The smell! You know when you walk into a room that the pure quality of Broken Spoon Cakes is on display. Tara’s expertise, creativity and attention to detail screams across throughout this chat. Tara fears no challenge. Bring on the black! Benny laps up everything as his favourite topic gets a deep dive. Tara continually throws up little nuggets from the inside track of cake making. Roasting chocolate! Think of the...2024-03-281h 15Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonMore Cake – Even if you don’t like Cake JumperBenny’s clothes woes continue. Jumpers n Shirts just aint going to cut it. Speaking of cutting, this episode is a Pre Show for special guest: Broken Spoons, Tara is a Wedding Cake Baker, Maker, Designer. Benny wants to bring cake into the drinks reception, full time! Cake Walls could be the way to do it. Or slivers allá Baker Boy style. Can you click your fingers? Blacktye Wedding Band cannot. Cake could solve the wasted dessert problem. Shot wall, shout out! Kelly! bespoke_bliss_with_a_twist! ...2024-03-2616 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonFiona Kennedy – Ceremony Singer, Songwriter & Independent MusicianNone other than Ed Sheran gets called out by Fiona Kennedy. As Fiona played Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 1985 to 60,000 Kris Kristofferson with just her guitar. Stick that up your jumper Ed. Fiona Kennedy has a rich legacy and an evolving future. Winner of Screen Test, an RTE talent competition in the 80s. Saw Fiona go on to release 4 independent albums. At the end of March 2024 Fiona self-produced show Natural Woman will debut at the Cork Arts Theatre. Inspired by women, Fiona is a woman who is both talented and inspiring in her own right. 2024-03-201h 00Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonCeremony Singing Paddywhackery on TinderPreshow for this week’s guest Fiona Kennedy. While Fiona brings great depth and knowledge to conversation later in the week, Benny and Laura spin ceremony music conversation into the church advertising mass times on tinder. Paddywhackery a foot, Benny is in search of a hot date for Fiona's gig. Are you the Kenmare singer of April 2022? Banshee jumps to a whole new level. Eventually, some wedding ceremony music chat prevails, from rock bands in churches to gospel choirs to Maddie Courtney. Check out: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/ #we...2024-03-1925 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonPimp Your Paddy Cap the Party is Coming - Espressos and Rainbows Guests are coming in thick and fast. Espressos and Rainbows get addressed first of the bat. The inside track for Partybands Auditions is revealed, as Justin is due to join us on the next episode (da da da da). The search for music can be daunting so Justin might be able to help find you a beat to bop to. It is re-confirmed Bill Gates is on the last page of the internet. Harleys for a choreographed dance? Derek Burke has been lighting fires! Dazing into Pat Fitz Eyes. Maryborough hugs...2024-03-1119 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonLinda Foley Celebrant – Registered Solemniser - EntheosLinda Foley a wedding celebrant from Entheos joins Laura and Benny to talk all things Wedding Ceremonies. And more including, baking, beautiful coffee cupcakes for Benny! Linda Foley is a Registered Solemniser, which is explained in this episode, along with the various types of wedding ceremonies people can have. Great wedding advice is given. Plan and prepare: but let the day happen and there is beauty in the mistakes, mishaps and randomness of life. Linda is there to guide you through the process and the ceremony itself, allowing each ceremony to be unique...2024-03-071h 07Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonThe Celebrant is Coming to Solemnise YouThe response from suppliers to the podcast call out has been amazing! First up is going to be a Celebrant/Officiant/Solemniser. So laura and Benny pounder true love ceremonies verse legal ceremonies verse religious ceremonies. 3rd time married is a charm for some. Laura tells us some of her favourite parts of the Ceremonies, including some alternative approaches to key moments. Mums should be allowed ride in cars! They mothers love playing host on wedding days. Warning on how not to scupper the couples’ plans on their wedding da...2024-03-0531 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWeddimony Films – Who be thems Wedding Videographers?Benny has a brief Tech / AI rant. Laura introduces Weddimony Films. Weddimony Films are Wedding Videographers in partnership with Laura and Benny. The video team, like Laura and Benny only take 1 wedding per day. Laura and Benny still work with other videographers but offer a video package that is combines to leverage off Laura’s approach before, during, and after your wedding day even more. The edits delivered and discrete approach to recording is discussed. Benny teases Laura on your geography knowledge, counties of Ireland can be tricky! Laura wants to gi...2024-02-2914 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWe are Back – 2024 Weddings in IrelandIt is the 2024 Wedding Season in Ireland! Laura and Benny are back to chat about all things weddings and a few random side topics. Irish People love weddings and if anything, weddings grow year on year. People forever find their own way of doing weddings, putting to own personal touch to their day. A brief chat to say hello, we are back and we are still here. Laura and Benny mention the busy year that was 2023. Touch on a couple holidays they snuck in between photographing weddings. As life goes on we get...2024-02-2714 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Gifts – How much to giving? How much to expect to receive?After recently giving advice to friends and family, Laura and Benny share their take on Wedding Gifts. God Bless the days of brown envelopes because cash is king in Ireland’s Wedding Gift Circles. Physical gifts are rare. But how much do people actually gift? Caution and realism is needed! Balance what you spend vs what you expect in return. The range of gifts taps out at a certain monetary value so don’t presume if you spend more, you get more back. Laura time hops back a generation, to the land of toas...2023-10-0328 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonFirst Look & Pre-Ceremony Photoshoots SummaryAs seasons change and lighting slips away into Autumn and Winter, First Looks and Pre-Ceremony Shoots are considered. Laura and Benny do a summary the options available and give some crucial tips (flower arrival time, who needs to be ready when etc.). We are talking Couple Only First Look, + Couple Photoshoot, + Bridal Shoot and + Family Shoot. Kids discussed too. Benny harps on about Leave Time over Ceremony Time. Travel impacts are addressed. Venue situations are highlighted (to be seen or not to be seen). It really is all about...2023-09-2627 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonMedia Content Creation on your Wedding DayBenny rocks another shirt. Laura sets the topic of Social Media content creation reaching new heights beyound Wedding Ceremonies (think unplugged etc.). The growing norm is your whole wedding day is an opportunity for content. Whether it be vendors, family or guests that are using a device to capture media content. Whether you asked them to or whether they asked you if it is ok to record. Personalities and attitudes to Media are so varied whatever end of the recording device you are on. Laura outlines how attitudes and acts impact the Mornings...2023-09-1929 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBack Again - Summer Wedding Overview - Lay of the LandLaura and Benny return after an extremely busy summer of photographing Weddings. Giving an overview of what went down and what people should expect to come, on the Wedding front. Laura reads out some love letters as Benny rocks a holiday shirt as Ireland finally gets some sun after a wet summer (think Hawaii vibes or Miami Vice). The ever changing weather is discussed, hopes for an Autumn this year. The climate change fears. Plans A, Bs and Cs are touched on. Weddings in Ireland seem to be as busy as they have...2023-09-1317 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonTiming – don’t squeeze the life out of your wedding dayLaura and Benny do a quick-fire podcast to try flag the issues people are seeing with timing Weddings. Logically timing the whole day solves a lot of problems. But some time pressures are being put on by providers not timing the whole day and not speaking with the couple (as to what the couple’s plans are). Laura and Benny run through timing a traditional church wedding and the rest of the wedding day. As well as timing a modern, all at one venue wedding day. Highlighting some extras that are impacting wedding day timings. Remember if...2023-05-2528 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonAoife O'Neill Music - stay in your lane tomatoAoife O'Neill Music goes on Laura and Benny Show to talk wedding singing. Aoife has the voice of an Angel and the tongue of a Demon. Stay in your lane tomato! (listen to make any sense) Cats keep her in check as Aoife lives for music. If she is not teaching she is playing/recording at home or at an event singing. She loves unique requests and is well up for learning a new song or re-working an old one. Her song range and list is long and wide. Traditional religious...2023-05-171h 03Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonTransport Warning & IdeasBenny gives warnings on various types of transport. Laura gives ideas on various types of transport. Everything from comfort considerations to the length of time in transport and the additional time certain transport causes. Using multiple methods of transport on the day. not functional? still use the photo op. A list is rattled off! You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and...2023-05-0317 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonSummer Warning - Hotness at your weddingAs Laura get overly excited about the Summer Weddings, Benny issues stack warning of burning you bits. Trend is moving to outdoor weddings as an option in Ireland. For those freak heatwaves do plan if your wedding week is hit with sunshine bliss. Skin Care is discussed, what's an SPF? Are you a "pow" makeup artist or a technical one. Benny fumbles to explain. Glass box ceremony effect, umbrellas in the sun, sun, sun, sun! Fun parts of the summer weddings discussed too. Benny gives an AI photo tip.2023-04-2721 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBring the Positivity - Surprising LauraBring the good vibes! Mother of a groom put it lovely recently “it costs nothing to be nice” and many a wedding day participant could take that on board, so we are being a summer of good times and positive interactions. Winding Laura up Benny switches up the topic of the podcast. Whatever happens in the small moments of the day don’t dwell on it. Laura and Benny run through all the various people that can try create a downer on your day and call on everyone to have a positive contribution. 2023-04-2021 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonSpeechesThe topic that shall not be mentioned! From the fear of long speeches, to not doing speeches at all. The varying degrees of speeches are discussed by Laura and Benny. New wave speeches vs the historic approach. When to have speeches, where to have speeches, the order of speeches. Pretty much all the ins and outs of speeches. Allocating time limits, windows, taking the venues advice! Importance of an M.C. Heckling is ok (oh no it isn’t!). When props go work. This is a long epi...2023-04-041h 02Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonExit to Bell - Timing and OrderThe time between when you exit your wedding ceremony and the bell rings for dinner service is tricky and froth with choices. So what to do and how not to do the things you choose to do. Laura and Benny is this short episode try to flag some of the ways you can help yourself enjoy the brief time window and spend the time doing what you value. First up is the receiving line debacle, to shake hands, hugs n kisses for all or run for the hills! Lots of variations, lots of opinions for...2023-03-3128 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Couple - Kacie & Darren - Running Fertility Haka Toasted Waterworks, Gently...Running Fertility Haka Toasted Waterworks, Gently...Kacie & Darren: Running Fertility Haka Toasted Waterworks, Gently... Noisy bunch today. Kacie and Darren got married in May 2022 in Killarney, Kerry. They came in to share their story to highlight the importance of having fun on your wedding day no matter what happens. Kacie and Darren’s hotel flooded amongst other hiccups but it did bother them. Benny checks in with Darren on how he managed to balance up going out the night before without going too far. Being on location for your wedding can be tricky, not being with home comforts but Kacie and Da...2023-03-261h 02Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonKids at WeddingsAn audio only podcast for this one, Kids be a touchy subjects, looks be flying! Glances be daggers. Laura and Benny discuss the options of: no kids at weddings, a selected few children at weddings and the wildly open invitation to the little people. Benny is bold as usual. Laura shows sensitivity to those travelling and kids being included/excluded. Are weddings family days or adult night outs? Communication as always is reiterated as being key. Suggestions as to how you can include kids throughout the day. ...2023-03-1429 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Couple - Kate & LukeLaura and Benny are joined for the first time by a Wedding Couple that they have photographed. Kate & Luke got married in 2022 and are delighted to share their Wedding Day story. Kate & Luke’s story is great as they remained true to their personalities and what they really wanted on from their celebrations. A video clip of Kate’s Wedding Dress being cut has gone viral with over 2 million views. We hear all about Kate’s father making the dresses and the impromptu wedding day alteration #cutthedress . Dad reveal explained by Luke as he had...2023-03-0458 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDecember & February WeddingsLast Part from the first sitting, Laura and Benny discuss December and February Weddings while those months are fresh in the memory. Laura gets over her winter delirium to big up crisp, dry, low light in December. Solid advice is given for the unavoidable cold regarding photoshoots and how to game the elements. Notice tips for people getting time of work. Benny wants to cut the cake and eat it. February with its fancy new bank holiday is buzzing. Light is no longer an issue. Snow talk. Foliage warning. Rugby George! Eh? Six Nations and...2023-02-2826 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonJust Engaged – Getting into the DetailBonus, half episode for those newly engaged that do want to get into the detail. Just Engaged to be Married? Where to start planning your Wedding? Laura (with Benny's intro) detail how you can begin planning your wedding. From the obvious to the not so obvious, Laura gives tips on what is essential to research early on. Picking a Wedding Date? Laura gives brief considerations for the date you may be considering for your big day. Make sure your nearest and dearest can come? Whether Family or Friends, Laura reminds you how to...2023-02-2412 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonJust Engaged, Step Back, Have a ChatJust Engaged to be Married? Step Back. Have a Chat! Following on from Laura and Benny getting back into the swing of Podcasting. Laura and Benny chat about the importance for newly engaged couples to step back and enjoy the moment of being engaged to be married. Communication is key through wedding planning and straight for the start be sure to understand what each partner expects, values and is comfortable with. At least have a high level chat so when the inevitable flow of information comes your way you can be more a...2023-02-2123 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWe are Back - 2023 Weddings and beyondLaunch of 2023 Podcasts for the Laura and Benny Show. Winter got Laura and Benny got a belly. Off Season for weddings is over. Laura and Benny chat about the lay of the land in Weddings for 2023 and 2024 for Couples that are just engaged or Couples still in the planning and booking stage. Flexibility required, is discussed for those couples that have decided to go for 2023 and not wait (those planning within 12 months). 2024 is showing no sign of a slow down. Advice on the balance required if not wanting to go head first into...2023-02-1716 min
Going Off TrackFlashback Friday - Laura Jane GraceFor this flashback episode, we go back to December 2019 for our very first, return episode #305, after a long hiatus. It's a pleasant conversation between Benny and Laura, sitting outside of the venue where they both were playing while touring together that previous fall.2022-06-101h 03Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Band & DJ - Arklight & Paudie WalshThis week there was war! Na! Arklight Wedding Band’s Finbarr and Paudie Walsh The DJ came in with and the jovial banter to discuss Wedding Music provide by Wedding Bands and Wedding DJs. The decision making process and how to research a Wedding Band vs a Wedding DJ is addressed. The art of reading a Wedding crowd and the dancefloor is explained. Why you should book a Wedding specialist Band or DJ and how it makes all the difference. You cannot beat Wedding Experience! As a first timer on th...2022-06-021h 03Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Make-Up Artist - Ruthanna Crowley - RepostFrom a time before the C word, Laura spoke with Ruthanna and the conversation had timeless advice on Skin Care and MakeUp. So whether you have heard it before or are new to this conversation, it is worth listening to again. You will pick up some nugget of wisdom from the timeless fountain of knowledge that is Ruthanna: Laura of Laura and Benny Photography talks with Make-Up Artist Ruthanna Crowley, an expert in wedding day bridal make-up. Laura and Ruthanna discuss in detail the Wedding Morning preparations from the perspective of Make-Up application. as well...2022-05-0448 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Stationery - Wedding ScribblersJade from the Wedding Scribblers joins Laura and Benny to discuss everything Wedding Stationary for the “Event of Your Love”. It is not all traditional invites and booklets, Benny even gets excited with clever tips on how to use both Digital and Print together. Laura laughs at old ladies taking a piece of every wedding stationary home as a souvenir. Stationary definitely matters and great designs do go down a treat. Wedding Scribblers explain how you can use templates or get bespoke designs on everything from your Save the Dates, Invites, Signs, Itinerary, Table Plans, Plac...2022-04-2751 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonLate Wedding CeremonyLaura and Benny discuss options for when you are put in the situation of having a late ceremony. Late being 3 pm in Ireland (traditionally between 12 and 2 pm). With the move to having Ceremonies and Receptions in the same location, venues may suggest a 3 pm Wedding Ceremony. Couples should consider how their day will run if they have a later than traditional wedding ceremony. Laura and Benny give 4 or more options in their chat about the timing issues. Benny puts Laura under pressure so that couples may see how being flexible and moving a few things around can...2022-04-2114 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Photography - Sean SharpeLaura and Benny talk Wedding Photography with an arch-rival Sean Sharpe #soundsean #seanissound. Sean gives us loads of insight to his approach to Wedding Photography including: being a solo photographer his style or how he achieves a balance of creative and natural styles helping those who hate having their photo taken Morning Preparations get a big mention the big Ceremony moments: aisle walk, first kiss etc Family Portraits First Looks and pre ceremony shoots timing in winter and weather his signature Confetti photo Sean beautifully coins the phase Unpressured Coverage. After spending time with Sean...2022-04-1259 min
Only One In The RoomScott Talks to Benny PoughScott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Benny Pough right after the show.Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp:BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/one Best Fiends:Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. Tha...2022-01-0514 minOnly One In The RoomBenny Pough Is The Only One Whose Near-Death Accident Gave Him A New Lease On LifeImagine going to a friend’s barbeque with your wife and your daughter and then your friend asks you to take a spin with him, in his new Mercedes Benz.Benny Pough, music executive, entrepreneur, author, real estate proprietor, and founder of DVerse Media flew home earlier on that fateful day, just so he could accept his friend’s invitation and show up as he’d promised.But what would you do after getting into the car, you were in an accident that would change your life forever? Would you resent your friend for walking away wi...2022-01-0437 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson2022 Weddings, COVID & Life - IrelandBenny surprises Laura with a Podcast recording while they drive from Dublin to Galway, in between photographing weddings in Meath and Claire. Laura and Benny look at 2022 for Weddings and how COVID will impact the restrictions imposed on Weddings in Ireland. Benny makes an outlandish prediction regarding Mask wearing. Laura clears the fog of doom. The recording was on 19th December 2021, in case you are trying to work out when what was said about what was happening at the time. Laura starts of by exuding the stress and fear that so m...2021-12-221h 02Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonPermits & Insurance - Wedding PhotographyA quick podcast including a clip from a Radio interview on Permits being required for Killarney National Park. Councillor Marie Moloney raised the issue over Weddings having difficulty photographing at Muckross House and thus the radio discussion. Thanks to Cork's 96FM for having us on. You can read the original news article here: https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/claims-wedding-photographs-no-longer-allowed-to-be-taken-in-killarney-national-park-257615 Laura and Benny Photography have no problem comply with permits and have public liability insurance. Laura and Benny Photography Photograph in Kerry and through Munster and Leinster, Ireland.2021-11-1210 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS04 #03 COVID never Ending - Oct 2021 AnnouncementLaura and Benny discussing the slight pause of the final lifting of restrictions: COVID preventive measures will be in place until Spring 2022. Mainly: COVID Certs (not used at weddings but get vaccinated!), Mask Wearing and Physical Distancing. For Weddings, easiest one first: Curfews are gone! Normal trading hours are now permitted for hospitality. Numbers: there is no explicit numbers restriction but venues must adhere to preventative measures. That means venue should follow guidelines. Following guidelines may result in reduced capacity. Weddings are made up of potentially vaccinated and unvaccinated guests so...2021-10-1908 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS4 #02 COVID Ending - Last of the RestrictionsCOVID is ending! Well, the wedding restrictions in Ireland anyway! Music is back, dancing is no longer illegal. Benny's final show is nearly, NPHET is being disbanded and Benny is going back into his cave. Laura was right, about most things. Hopefully with the lifting of restrictions, the extreme differences in what venues allow are gone and the bending of rules can stop. At the end of August 2021 Laura and Benny photographed what seemed like the most normal wedding since before COVID. People have stopped talking about COVID. October 22nd 2021 will s...2021-09-0241 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS4 #01 Delta Weddings - The Fourth COVID WaveSeason 4 of the Laura and Benny Podcast. The fourth wave is here and COVID wedding restriction are saying the long goodbye. Benny winds Laura up per norm. June was great for weddings but Laura is well and truly done with restrictions (protective measures). Small Weddings are great but timing constraints are a hassle currently. The receiving line is back, hugging n kiss'n. Vaccination buzz is great for the day. Warning is given that the target or government plan for months ahead are not for definite. Guests are very understanding if you have to...2021-07-0737 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS3 #05 COVID Weddings - Open Up - June Onwards 2021The restrictions announcement is made for Weddings in June, July and August in Ireland. Laura and Benny get into the ins and outs of it as "Christmas has come early!". There is a bit of fear in the air for September and October as the summer weddings are all go. (Hopefully vaccinations out run the rise of any variants) The biggest sign the Pandemic is nearly over is the sweat pants are off. Dress code dilemma is discussed for ceremony attendees. Laura shares a sense of what people are planning for June Weddings...2021-06-0334 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS3 #04 COVID Summer Weddings 2021 - The Path AheadThe Path Ahead in Ireland for COVID Summer Weddings 2021. Laura and Benny discuss the lifting of restrictions for May and June 2021, with an eye on July onwards. New rules, mass confusion, literally mass is causing confusion. Indoors, Outdoors, silliness. Super positive podcast with some blunt truths. Benny thinks there are 2 red herrings in the guidelines. And there is probably more to come with Faitle Ireland to still update their operations document. Religious services are addresses (vs wedding days). The outdoor wedding cod is lambasted. In general the rules are t...2021-05-0145 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS3 #03 COVID Weddings Update March 2021It is all so quiet! March 2021 and we are still recovering from the COVID 3rd Wave in Ireland. Laura and Benny sit down for a chat on the one year anniversary of their first wedding under restrictions and the last wedding in 2020 before the first long lockdown. They reminisce over the weirdness of it all. People's Wedding Venue hunts get a mention. Benny gets pressured into making Predictions. It brings out his blunt side (he apologises later for not truly knowing anything). April and May look like 6 guest weddings. Guessing retail is hard enough so...2021-03-1743 min
Jewanced#31 - Laura Kelly, D.C. based foreign policy reporter for The Hill, covering Capitol Hill & the White HouseLaura Kelly is a reporter for The Hill in Washington D.C. where she writes about the politics and policy surrounding U.S. foreign affairs, covering Capitol Hill, the White House, and the State Department. Laura began her journalism career in Israel in 2012 working for The Jerusalem Post and lived in the country until 2016. Her reporting has taken her all over the world covering conflict, culture, and natural disasters. This includes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Syrian Civil War, the fight against ISIS, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, to name a few. She is a graduate of Fordham University a...2021-02-052h 18Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS3 #02 2021 Wedding Honesty – COVID Restrictions - Laura and Benny ShowAfter a brief hiatus Benny is back with Laura, throwing curve balls at the 2021 outlook for weddings in Ireland. Of course, discussing COVID Restrictions. The long intro this episode addresses the serious controversy of February being in Winter or Spring! A deep sea diving story. And a move relevant postponement overview for January 2021. In trying to understand the next restriction moves Benny brings up the sentiment change by government towards sectors and rules. Travel quarantine is discussed, Christmas is already on people’s lips. An outlandish prediction for summer pubs an...2021-02-041h 08Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS3 #01 COVID Weddings Surging in 2021 - Laura and Benny ShowThe Third Season, The Third Wave, The Real Surge. As things get serious in Ireland with COVID, restrictions are at Level 5 and micro weddings are only permitted. Micro Weddings being 6 guests allowed at a wedding. Laura and Benny are back for the first time in 2021. A typical long winding intro with Benny dropping the bomb that the last audio podcast went live, Laura thought it was binned. Laura is in much better form but does a bit of dooms-day-ing imagining the worst case for weddings. Total stopping of weddings and then a guest cap for...2021-01-0654 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonNew Years Eve Driving to the Shop - Laura and Benny ShowAn emotional rollercoaster of a podcast to say goodbye to 2020. Fittingly we get frustration, optimism, anger, relief and more emotions all in a 15-minute spin to the supermarket! 2020 bashed up Laura but Benny will hang in there and deflect her trauma to something irrelevant keeping her afloat. We will prevail!!! This is a quick sign-off of 2020 with a brief chat on the new restrictions (once more) and a quick glance a 2021. Do not believe all the hype, keep your reality in check to limit any heartache! Happy New Year everyone, congratulations to those who...2021-01-0115 min
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDriving Home For Christmas Part 2 - Laura and Benny ShowBenny is back at it again, catching Laura for a driving chats podcast. With more restrictions on the way in Ireland there is some wedding talk. Cold water dips get a mention again along with Christmas lights. Laura makes a New Years resolution to stop caring so much and Benny just doesn't care. Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Ireland.2020-12-201h 00Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonDriving Home For Christmas Part 1 - Laura and Benny ShowLaura and Benny drive 2 hours home after photographing a wedding. Benny surprises Laura by recording a podcast in an attempt to keep them both awake. Laura on Benny left Cobh at 8am and now were making the spin home after a long days shoot. Random conversations on 2020 are had, some relevant to weddings, some less so. COVID to the minimum. Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Ireland.2020-12-141h 21Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #16 Level 3 COVID Weddings for Christmas - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeDecember is here! Merry Christmas! This is the last episode of Season 2, The Second Wave! It has been quite an undoing but who done it? (don't mind Benny's humour). Day 1 of Level 3 and Laura is straight in with getting the Hair done. Benny will hold out a bit longer. His odd behaviour is down to sleep deprivation, so really don't mind him today. Level 3 restrictions for December 2020 in Ireland are discussed by Laura and Benny. Failte Ireland fail to update documents, no news is good news. Music and Dancing is a go until...2020-12-0126 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #15 COVID Weddings Update, Clarity, Outlook - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeCOVID weddings update as the current restrictions and how they will be used until the end of 2020 is causing confusion online. Laura and Benny clarify the levels at a high level without getting into details of each. Argo ensues as Laura tries to undo Benny's clarification (oh the tension!). Misinformation in the press is given a kicking. Vaccine hope is discussed, Benny takes a cautious approach. 2021 outlook is tipped on with guess in general as to what may happen, positive outlook aims for 50+ with warnings to boot. More in general in k...2020-11-2122 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #14 Small Weddings - Rough Guide - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeSmall Weddings are going to be knocking around a bit longer into 2021 so Laura and Benny do a quick overview to put 2021 wedding couples at ease. (this is not a COVID rules discussion but a Small Weddings chat!) Wedding Dress questions get dealt with. Should you still wear a wedding dress, the big one! Is there a need to get a ne Wedding Dress? Comfort is give that Mornings and Ceremonies are largely not effected, still fun, still full of excitement and energy. Know your crowd, particularly the smaller you go! ...2020-11-1937 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #13 Newly Engaged - Wedding Planning during Lockdown - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeA tetchy podcast from Laura and Benny, Lockdown may be getting to them. Laura tries to help newly engaged couples (or those still researching) plan for their wedding during COVID lockdown. Benny is distracted by cheesecake and rugby. With restrictions, Wedding Shows and Fairs cannot happen, viewings are limited and in person meetings are off limits. Laura has a plan to give advise on searching for Photographers, Benny fires in random suggestions of using Family and Friends recommendations. Even puts forward getting a wedding magazine for your lockdown browsing. Budgets get a mention...2020-11-0249 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #12 Level 5+ COVID Weddings Re-Explained - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeThe Irish Government put additional restrictions on Level 5 Weddings 2 days after the initial announcement of restrictions. Laura and Benny discuss how brides and grooms are battling on even with change after change to wedding rules. Laura tells of the talk online and fight back by Hair, Make-up and Music. 3 major negative rules changes for weddings are detailed. The varying policies across different venues is addressed. A positive from the clarifications is the permission to allow hotels accommodate all wedding guests. Wedding Cake, Wedding dress shops and wedding novelty get...2020-10-2437 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #11 Level 5 COVID Weddings Explained - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeIreland's Level 5 COVID restrictions for Wedding Explained. The farce of setting and explaining rules for Level 5 climaxed in the Government's Press Conference on the 19th October 2020. Laura and Benny detail what the rules mean for Weddings, for couples, guests, suppliers, venues and more. Midnight Wednesday is discussed (poor Leo). Laura coin's Weddings are still in Level 3! A solution is suggested for the funeral snubbing (Government have since acted putting funerals from 10 to 25). Warning is giving to trusting articles even from good sources. The remaining of 2020 will at least have 25...2020-10-2043 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #10 Wedding Album Photos, Design, Deadlines - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeThis episode was recorded pre-road-trip (see Instagram). Benny was in a mood. Any way, Laura and Benny get into Wedding Albums and the deadlines that approach at Christmas. Also, remember, animals are for life and not just for Christmas or COVID. Laura gives a timeline for selecting photographs to be included in the wedding album, design, production, delivery. And of course as it in 2020, a COVID warning on potential delays. Help is given on what to include and no to double up on. Discussion on achieving a balance throughout the day, in specific sections like...2020-10-1721 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #09 Level 4 Restrictions and Weddings - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave's SurgeLaura and Benny surge back, looking yet again at the latest restrictions. The Irish government put some counties to Level 4 and add more restrictions to those counties in Level 3. Laura and Benny work through what this means to Weddings. Clarification is given as suppliers and wedding couples try to interpret Level 3 rules into their situations. The exception afforded to Weddings is confirmed. Households vs Weddings in terms of rules is teased out. Work rules for suppliers and travel is clarified. Guest travel limitations is reiterated. Dates to...2020-10-1525 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #08 Level 3 Restrictions and Weddings - Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveLaura and Benny outline what the nation wide Level 3 COVID restrictions means for Weddings. County Lockdown, Couple County movement exemptions, 25 Guests, Supplier work exemption are all broken down and explained. Benny works through what the coming months may look like for Weddings. Laura gives advice to those postponing Weddings.2020-10-0626 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #07 Wedding Transport Tips Pronto - Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveLaura and Benny's quickie, well they tried to speed it up, but there is all solid wedding transport information in this episode. Following a disaster of driving back and forth for a lost phone (Laura's), Benny prompts this session of tip giving. Transport tips include, remember everyone, use reliable people, round trips do's and don'ts, hanging around avoidance, knowing where transport is going to (correct addresses!). Car types: be aware of their capabilities or limitations, think practicality. Vintage cars, modern luxury cars, mini buses, large buses. Do not forget the Kids...2020-10-0518 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #06 COVID Weddings, Food and Drink Service - Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveLaura and Benny give couples a sense of what food and drink service is like for COVID Weddings. Couples raised the question as to whether late food was still being served. Laura set about getting a fell for how a few venues are dealing with night food while the Cinderella COVID Curfew is in place. Some off topic but helpful ideas are given on various music options and bringing live music into the dining section of the day. Less relevant, Benny brings up the spectacular Autumn weather for a Saturday in October, Laura scolds him for rubbing i...2020-10-0427 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #05 Masks at COVID Weddings- Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveLaura is called out on her bottled water fetish, wrench'n'all. David Attenborough suggest baby making gets a bit of cold water poured on it. Mother's give the best reviews and Pig Oil for you roofing needs. All that off beat talk and ... Wearing Masks at Weddings during COVID, what is it really like and when people actually have a Mask on. Laura and Benny outline in general what the rule is and how the rule is applied in practice at each part of the day. What is it like for morning preparations and...2020-10-0340 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #04 Chasing Light & Backup locations, Winter Wedding Photos - Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveLaura failed not to mention the word COVID as Laura and Benny discussed chasing day light on Autumn and Winter Wedding Day's Photoshoots. This is the last of 4 episode recorded in one Sunday sitting after poor Benny had a torrid weekend re-arranging the studio and living areas on Laura's winter fire whim. Striking a balance between getting the photographs you want and your wedding day timing being reasonable can be tricky in Winter. Laura and Benny detail how to be cautious with light, timing the day, looking up the sunset time and working out what time useable...2020-10-0120 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #03 Part 2 of Cinderella's COVID Curfew - Laura and Benny Show - The Second Wave2 more scenarios explained in terms of the difficulty of timing your Wedding Day under COVID restrictions and particularly the Curfew. Laura and Benny run through if you cannot move your ceremony time. Solutions to avoiding the squeeze between the Ceremony and the bell call for dinner. Photoshoot pre-ceremony are explained, small shoots, full hog shoots, first looks and casual first meetings. Solution to family portraits in that time constraints. Of course how to actually count back the time needed and things to watch out for. Venues are under huge pressure to keep everything safe while...2020-09-3025 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS02 #02 Timing your Wedding Day under a Cinderella Curfew - Laura and Benny Show - The Second WaveTiming your Wedding under a Cinderella Curfew (less 30 minutes for the epidemiologist gods, burn bunsen burner burn). Laura and Benny delve into 1 of 3 common scenarios of how to time your wedding day under the curfew set in the COVID restrictions. Laura talked so much that the other 2 scenarios had to be sacrificed to the next episode. If you have full control and can move any part of the wedding day as you see fit, this is how you can have the traditional order of an Irish wedding day and still have a good party at...2020-09-2926 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonS2 #01 Intro, Weddings, COVID Levels, Partner Re-arranging Homes - Laura and Benny ShowLaura and Benny introduce their new podcast series, formally Laura Redhead Benson. As the second wave of COVID impacts daily life and impacts Weddings, Laura and Benny are going to discuss planning Weddings in COIVD, how Weddings are happening during COVID, what the out look is short term and long term, the various levels of restrictions and what the restrictions mean for Weddings, but most importantly Laura and Benny are going to push the conversation towards Wedding advice and discussion with less emphasis on COVID (where possible). This episode gets into what the number restrictions are for...2020-09-2825 min
Going Off TrackLaura StevensonSinger/songwriter, Laura Stevenson who is basically 'Offtrack family' joins us after giving birth in quarantine to bring hope while discussing Benny Goodman, Blink 182 and surviving an avalanche in western Canada. Oh yeah... "banana" is her safe word.2020-07-011h 36
Going Off Track#321 - Laura StevensonSinger/songwriter, Laura Stevenson who is basically 'Offtrack family' joins us after giving birth in quarantine to bring hope while discussing Benny Goodman, Blink 182 and surviving an avalanche in western Canada. Oh yeah... "banana" is her safe word.2020-07-011h 36Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonRevised Roadmap Reaction and Breakdown - Laura Redhead Benson Podcast with BennyIreland has revised its Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Laura and Benny discuss the impact of the Revision on Weddings. Also number restrictions for Small Weddings and Larger Weddings are revealed. In June 2020 it was announced the 3 remaining phases of the Roadmap in Ireland for lifting COVID19 lockdown restrictions would be rolled into 2 final phases. Much anticipation was around what changes would be made and the result it would have a weddings in Ireland. Laura and Benny discuss: The announcement including the Mean Girls quote. Number restrictions on gatherings. The Reopening of Hairdressers...2020-06-211h 19
The Cosmic MatrixBenny Wills – Finding The Silver Lining Amidst Chaos And Division | TCM #36 (Part 1)Stand-up poet Benny Wills joins Bernhard Guenther on the Cosmic Matrix podcast to talk about recent events, the splitting within the Truth movement, and opposing views regarding Trump and Q, the left vs. right battle on the political spectrum, how more and more people are waking up, and more.2020-06-1953 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonCOVID-19 - New Roadmap Update - Laura Redhead Benson with BennyLaura and Benny after 11 weeks of living with COVID-19 turn their cameras back on to record a brief update podcast. Benny's debut on film in front of the camera. Laura and Benny discuss a range of updates to restrictions in Ireland and the impact on Weddings. A new Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in Ireland is planned as Ireland enters Phase 2 of exiting a lockdown in June 2020. The new Roadmap will see 3 phases rolled into 2 phases, accelerating the return to activities by 3 weeks. 00:00 Intro 02:25 New Roadmap (Ireland) 05:55 Number Restrictions 10:15 Social Distancing2020-06-0832 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonCOVID Weddings Update - Contact Lists - Numbers - Metres - Travel - with Benny BensonIt is the last day of May 2020! COVID lockdown is still in place in Ireland, we enter the last week of Phase 1 or easing the restrictions. Laura Redhead Benson joined by Benny Benny provide a brief-ish update on the impact on Weddings by the latest news. Contact Lists for Tracing to be applied at Weddings get a semi-official nod from Tony and the Health experts. Number Caps might announced soon, if not, other announcement may be good hints as to what is to come. Travel Quarantine comes under pressure. Laura and B...2020-06-0128 minLaura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBenny - Tracing Contact List, Guest Corona Packs, COVID Wedding Updates and More4 episodes in a row with Benny, will the lockdown ever end? Wedding Couples need to have a Contact List ready for Contact Tracing in case of transmission at their Wedding. FOR REALS? Most likely it is the right thing to do, Laura and Benny work through what that might look like. COVID wedding planning updates included confirmation of Travel Quarantine, hints on Guest Numbers restrictions, Social Distancing long term and those in the Cocooning category long term. Corona Packs a thing to come? Favours, Travel Packs, Hangover Packs, now you may want to g...2020-05-261h 05Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBenny - COVID19 Wedding Safety - Venues, Facemasks, Social DistancingBenny still lingers on the Laura Redhead Benson podcast as the COVID-19 wedding planning begins to evolve. Wedding Couples, Suppliers, Venues are all still in a bit of a lull as we await clear guidance and rules regarding weddings but you can still begin to plan for the impact that might happen on your wedding day. Laura and Benny try help you built up a list of questions to run through with your venue in relation to COVID-19 new norms and how to make those new behaviours work at a wedding. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:15 Venues (touch on, more later) ...2020-05-181h 07Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBenny - COVID19, Masks, Guests, Micro Weddings and moreBy Popular demand Benny is back to speak with Laura on the COVID19 (Coronavirus) updates and the impact on actual parts of the Wedding Day. Face mask and guest comfort are a big talking point. Developments this week include Micro Weddings approval, Dr Tony Holohan Pubs response used as a hint, Leaving Cert (school examines) cancellations not to be taken as to much of a negative. Wedding Couples are having problems with Venue Contracts and Availability. Newly Engaged couples find alternative way to research, and a positive surge of new couples booking venues...2020-05-111h 40Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonBenny - Should I Postpone My Wedding (COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS CoV 2)Should I Postpone My Wedding? Is the question on everyone's mind in 2020. The Coronavirus has resulted in lockdowns and new norms that have dramatically impacted Weddings. Many Weddings have not taken place so far in 2020 (5th May) and the remaining wedding of 2020 look very uncertain. Laura Redhead Benson is joined by the mercurial Benny Benson. Benny is part of the duo wedding photography team Laura and Benny Photography. In this Episode Benny and Laura talk through everything you need to consider to postpone your wedding as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus, SARS CoV 2). 2020-05-051h 42Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead BensonWedding Celebrant - Vincent WhelanThe Gold Standard of Wedding Officiants, Vincent Whelan of Spiritual Ceremonies joins Laura Redhead Benson to talk the ins and out of Wedding Ceremonies. Vincent is a registered Solemnizer, meaning he can preform legally binding ceremonies. Laura with Vinny, teases her way through the technicalities of ceremonies shedding light on legal and non-binding ceremonies. Laura recalls her first impressions of Vinny and how he flipped those impressions by doing the simplest of tasks. Vincent is all about everyone that is in the room, no one is left behind. The guests, the venue staff, wedding suppliers...2020-02-201h 25
Going Off Track#305 - Laura Jane GraceAgainst Me! front person, Laura Jane Grace talks with Benny on the road before one of their shared bills.2019-12-181h 03
Going Off TrackLaura Jane GraceAgainst Me! front person, Laura Jane Grace talks with Benny on the road before one of their shared bills.2019-12-181h 03
Laura Heywood InterviewsLaura Heywood Interviews Louie Pearlman & Joel Esher ("Joey & Ron: A New Sixties Bubblegum Rock Musical")Louie Pearlman & Joel Esher are the creators of "Joey & Ron: A New Sixties Bubblegum Rock Musical," which will premiere off-Broadway this November at the Players Theatre. Both Louie & Joel have been Story Pirates for over ten years (as has Laura!). In addition, Louie Pearlman has been an innovator and maverick of the NYC comedy and arts scene since 2002. Louie's officially-licensed Archie Comics/Riverdale stories "Nice Girls Finish Last," and “Riverdale’s Worst Nightmare” are currently available on the platform Yarn. Louie co-hosts and produces two podcasts: “XOXO Riverdale” and “Kick The Jukebox.” Joel Esher was recently nominat...2019-09-0457 min
Benny Asking People QuestionsFeel the warmth of the Beanies. Chatting with Laura, Mim and MichaelIn this episode of Parent time, I chat with the award winning Laura, Mim and Michael Beanie as they let us in on their process, their plans and why eggs are the obvious choice. So settle in and discover the world and work of this extraordinary trio of young people as they set about making their mark on Australia’s children’s music scene.
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Going Off Track#234 - Laura Jane Grace liveTo celebrate the release of Laura Jane Grace's new book "Tranny," we hosted a live podcast with Laura and Dan Ozzi on Nov. 15th. We discuss Laura's life and the collaborative process behind the book. If you weren't able to make the live show at Brooklyn Bazaar, this is the next best thing!2016-11-1656 min
Going Off TrackLaura Jane Grace liveTo celebrate the release of Laura Jane Grace's new book "Tranny," we hosted a live podcast with Laura and Dan Ozzi on Nov. 15th. We discuss Laura's life and the collaborative process behind the book. If you weren't able to make the live show at Brooklyn Bazaar, this is the next best thing!2016-11-1656 min
Going Off Track#42 with Laura StevensonAwesomely talented, singer/songwriter Laura Stevenson talks about the tortures of middle school, trying to write songs when you’re happy, silly ska-band names, and being the “adult contemporary” artist touring with a bunch of punk rockers.2013-02-081h 10
Going Off TrackLaura StevensonAwesomely talented, singer/songwriter Laura Stevenson talks about the tortures of middle school, trying to write songs when you’re happy, silly ska-band names, and being the “adult contemporary” artist touring with a bunch of punk rockers.2013-02-081h 10