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AIBF Business TalkEpisode 162: From Navy Discipline to Business Excellence: Andy Mackin’s JourneyThis week, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll sits down with the dynamic Andy Mackin of the Mackin Group, a seven-in-a-row Business All-Star. From humble beginnings in 2004, Andy’s empire now spans Mackin EHS (health and safety) and Mackin Talent (global recruitment), employing 170+ staff across 11 countries 🌎, with revenue soaring to nearly €40M 💰.
Andy’s story is one of evolution and resilience, transitioning from a 21-year Navy career to entrepreneurial success 🚢➡️💼. He highlights the value of discipline, early mornings, and delegation 💪⏰. His ventures have diversified into property development 🏗️ including hotels 🏨, and co-working spaces 🏢, driven by his knack for solving problems and building relationships 🤝.
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Happy Sad Talk Thing#151: Ryan Wagner (Fixed Audio)RYAN WAGNER (FILMMAKER) FOLKS!!WE TALK ABOUT CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD AND ARTMAKINGRYAN'S STUFF CAN BE FOUND HERELOVE,MACKIN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-041h 15
Happy Sad Talk Thing#148: Sam VendigON THIS GOOD EPISODE MACKIN DOES VERY GOOD AND SAM VENDIG (PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, ARTIST) DROPS ACTUAL WISDOM AND ALSO MACKIN TALKS ON THE SHOW BUT LIKE I SAID IT'S VERY GOOD THANK YOU SO MUCH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-261h 41Happy Sad Talk Thing#147: Tess GreenhamTess Greenham (Audio Engineer, Musician) joins Mackin and talks about The OC, soda, and The Sims~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-031h 17Happy Sad Talk Thing#145: FAIREST MAIDENMACKIN TALK ABOUT MAIDENS, THE WOLF, AND HIS DREAMS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1332 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#144: JEOPARDY MORE LIKE GET WRECKED PARTYMACKIN PLAYS JEOPARDY FROM 2000 AND IT'S HARD AND SORRY IF THE AUDIO SUCKS 2022-09-0841 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#141: Alice PoloAlice Polo (comedian) talks with Mackin about comedy, cousins, and middle school~Follow her @alice__polo on IG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-121h 31Happy Sad Talk Thing#140: FULLY NAKEYMackin talks to Mackin and you about the Supreme Court, naked cyclists, vodka, Spoon, and new couch~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-3045 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#137: SHREKMANMackin talk about Ren Faire and aging and Joeg Rogman and do big cool rap everyone loves it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1538 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#136: NEW YORK BUSMACKIN RAPS AND TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW YORK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-0333 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#134: "BLIMBUS: FORBIDDEN SOULS"MACKIN AND YOU MAKE NEW GAME Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-3028 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#133: Didi BeckDidi (filmmaker, vlogger, magical person) talks with Mackin about ghosts, stardust, and heartbreak~//https://www.didibeck.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2144 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#132: MURDER BREADMACKIN SOUNDS NORMAL AND TALKS ABOUT A DOG, DAVE, AND DUCKS~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0732 min
The Legacy SagaS1 E27: Life As It Should BeAtarah bristles under the weight of expectation. Abathar settles into the high life. Naiea gives everyone a reality check. Rowan saves Abathar from himself, again. Aurora Nova try to find their way back to each other. Content Warning: swearingPlease be sure to follow, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates on the show, follow us on social media:Instagram: @welcomematradioTwitter: @mat_welcomeTikTok: @welcomematradio CAST LIST (in order of appearance)Other Narrator: Isabel RoneyGuard 1: Ryan LewNaiea: Lauren Hu...2022-02-2325 minHappy Sad Talk Thing#129: Lucy GladstoneMackin and Lucy talk about writing, Boston, and call each other BROTHER~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-231h 22Happy Sad Talk Thing#128: Daniel LoumpouridisMackin remembers being your best friend and all the times you had together down at the crik. Then Daniel Loumpouridis (@danloump) joins and we talk about sisters, Chicago, television, and drinking whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-091h 47Happy Sad Talk Thing#127: OH MY CRON!MACKIN GOT COVID AND IS DATING BARNIS AND TALKS ABOUT THE CUOMOS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2742 minThe Legacy SagaS1 E17: MotherhoodSabin seeks to decrypt his family heirloom. Atarah shares her childhood fantasies. Azrael asks Valar about his mother. Rowan finally discovers Ianthe's fate. Content Warning: swearingPlease be sure to follow, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates on the show, follow us on social media:Instagram: @welcomematradioTwitter: @mat_welcomeTikTok: @welcomematradio CAST LIST (in order of appearance)Narrator: Massimo NapoliValar: Riley GeneKortez: Irvin SolorioAtarah: Austin Olivia KendrickTheo: Adrian PrendergastNaiea: Lauren HughesBrahe: Joey BuschRowan: Emma WhitleyAzrael: Matthew Thomas Moo...2021-09-0819 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#125: Lina WilleyLina Willey (fashion industry, friend) talks with Mackin about seeds, fabric, and friendship~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-261h 27
Happy Sad Talk Thing#124: Kyle ScherrerKyle (music producer) talks with Mackin about friendships, smoothies, and winning the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-202h 08
Happy Sad Talk Thing#123: Shabnam FerdowsiShab (Indie Rocker, Photographer, Pizza Mogul) talks with Mackin about getting things done, living with visual impairment, and the indie LA food scene! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-131h 18
Happy Sad Talk Thing#121: BABYTOWN + Jury DutyBABY TAKES OVER then Mackin is back (ugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2940 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#115: HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TO ME?MACKIN GETS EVEN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1438 minThe Legacy SagaS1 E8: The FigureEveryone splits up in search for clues. Sabin meets an eccentric shopkeeper. Kortez and Naiea find a dingy bar where Sabin makes some new friends. Rowan puts Sabin in his place. Azrael tries his first and last drink. Atarah turns the tables on her terrifying tracker. Content Warning: alcohol, sexual innuendo, swearingPlease be sure to follow, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates on the show, follow us on social media:Instagram: @welcomematradioTwitter: @mat_welcomeTikTok: @welcomematradioCAST LIST (in order of ap...2021-06-0924 minThe Legacy SagaS1 E4: The Doom That Came To HighgateAn awkward professor shares his extraordinary research with his students. A fortune teller untangles Fate, much to Abathar’s chagrin. Everyone reconnects thanks to the help of an unexpected guide. Five college students rush into the forest to save a lost soul, and when they emerge, their world will change forever.Content Warning: violence, death, fire, bullying, swearingPlease be sure to follow, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates on the show, follow us on social media:Instagram: @welcomematradioTwitter: @mat_welcomeTikTok: @welcomematradio...2021-05-1223 minThe Legacy SagaS1 E3: The VisionThe Harvest Festival begins! Four flat-broke college kids come together to fight off froglodytes and earn fortune’s favor. As the sun sets on a congregation of newfound friends, Abathar and Atarah find they have something curious in common.Content Warning: violence, fire, body horror, blood, bullying, drowning, swearingPlease be sure to follow, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates on the show, follow us on social media:Instagram: @welcomematradioTwitter: @mat_welcomeTikTok: @welcomematradioCAST LIST (in order of appearance)Narrator: Ma...2021-05-1220 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#113: Remembering Dotty Carroll (Re-Release)Dotty Carroll (1920-2021) // Beloved grandmother // Original release December 2017 // New introduction~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-151h 52
Happy Sad Talk Thing#105: 2020 WAS ACTUALLY SICK AFMackin plays the Wurlitzer and reflects on the year~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-0142 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#101: Collin Dewey (pt. 1)Mackin reflects on what he's learned the Trump years.Then, writer/dungeon master/law student Collin Dewey joins to talk about Dungeons & Dragons, creativity, art, and being cold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1645 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingYou're Invited to HSTT100 Live!COME TO THE ZOOM ON SATURDAY AUGUST 29THBIG SHOWBIG 100100 YEARSFOREVERRICK AND MORTYPODCASTP33P33P00P00! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2703 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#99: SkofeeSkofee drops by to talk about Middle School, Songwriting, & Life During Rona-times~//www.skofee.comIG / FB : @skofeemusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-281h 10
Happy Sad Talk Thing#98: On Doing Better/Allyship/Quick Check-InMackin says hello after a little hiatus and discusses antiracism, how to show up better as an white ally, and shares what he's been up to personally in the last couple weeks.Some resources:Black Trans Travel Fundhttps://devinmichaellowe.com/black-trans-travel-fundCritique from Slate of "White Fragility"https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/09/white-fragility-robin-diangelo-workshop.htmlTweet Re: White Fragilityhttps://twitter.com/shanteerosado/status/1278011975046438916IG:@accordingtoweeze (Antiracist Educator)@brandonkgood (Writer) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0348 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#97: Jacob BergerJacob Berger (@thisismoontower) joins to talk about songwriting, honesty, and working with a team~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2756 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#96: Shut Up, Dragons!Mackin rambles re: fantasy RPG's, snobbery vs. anti-snobbery, and the morality of ordering delivery~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1838 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#95: Karli WebsterKarli Webster (singer/songwriter) joins Mackin over Zoom to discuss Bob Dylan, summer camp, mental health, and not being Scottish~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-041h 03
Happy Sad Talk Thing#94: Daniel McLaughlinDaneil McLaughlin (Musician/Producer) chats with Mackin about bike riding, DVD menu screens, and Legend of Zelda~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2838 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingThe Diary Brothers: Polydaddery (Ep. 6)Mackin and Massimo read from their diaries and then improvise comedy scenes based on the readings~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2342 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#93: SAMIWE BACK!Mackin comes out of the three month retirement to bring us a great episode with SAMI (Sami Shapiro), a dope artist/producer. They talk about jazz, LA, and Club Penguin~Check out her new single HIGH here: https://song.link/us/i/1493745822 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-191h 09
Happy Sad Talk ThingThe Diary Brothers: Dogman! (Ep. 5)Mackin & Massimo read entries from their diaries to inspire improv comedy scenes~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1650 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingThe Diary Brothers: No, I'm Todd! (Ep. 4)Limited series where Massimo Napoli and Mackin Carroll do improv scenes based off of diary entries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0947 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingThe Diary Brothers: Opposite of Pushups (Ep. 3)Mackin and Massimo do improv based off of their diary entries~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0249 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingThe Diary Brothers: A Shrek Level Breakup (Ep. 2)The Diary Bros. return! Mackin and Massimo chat, read diary excerpts, and do improv~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2547 min
Happy Sad Talk ThingINTRODUCING: The Diary Brothers (Pilot)WHATSUP NERDS!Today I'm stoked to be sharing the pilot of a podcast from the VAULT that I made with my friend Massimo Napoli a couple years back. We read excerpts from our diaries (or famous diaries) and then improvise a scene based on the excerpt. Very silly very fun!Hope you dig this and it brings you relief in the quarantine times~If you wanna send us a diary excerpt to use for the show, send it to thediarybrothers@gmail.com and we'll use it if/when we make more 2020-03-191h 15
Happy Sad Talk Thing#92.5 TA TA (FOR NOW)TAKING A BREAKWILL RETURN(AND WHEN I DO IT'LL BE SICK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2002 min
DockPodRebuilding the House of Capitalism“Capitalism is the most powerful tool in our toolbelt, but a hammer can be used to make or destroy a house. So how do you choose to wield it?”. So says Unreasonable Group founder Daniel Epstein in this conversation with Claire Carroll, director of the Human Insights Lab at The Dock. In this episode, Claire and Daniel discuss the ethics of progress, the Future of Work, regenerative capitalism, mining introversion, empathetic meetings and more. The episode is introduced by Laurence Mackin and produced by Sinead O’Shea.2019-12-1924 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#92: Petro A.P.Petro (Music Producer) stops by to do Yo Mama jokes and talk about sandwiches and romance~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2754 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#91: Robin Rense#91: Robin Rense by Mackin Carroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-261h 08Happy Sad Talk Thing#90: Haleigh BowersHaleigh Bowers (@haleighbowers) the songwriter comes and talks about self-care, living with someone else's grandma, and making art~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-191h 23
Happy Sad Talk Thing#89: Logan GriméLogan Grimé (Midi Matilda) comes by to talk about music, positive energy, and friendships~@midimatilda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-051h 47
Happy Sad Talk Thing#88: JoAnna HardyJoAnna Hardy is an insight meditation (Vipassanā) practitioner and teacher; Founding member of the Meditation Coalition, www.meditationcoalition.com a teacher's council member at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, visiting retreat teacher at Insight Meditation Society, Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center and collaborator on many online meditation programs~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-261h 06
Happy Sad Talk Thing#87: Rocky PajaritoRocky Pajarito (filmmaker) drops by to talk about movies, Catholicism, Neutral Milk Hotel, grief, and creativity~twitter: @RockyPajarito Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-181h 35
Happy Sad Talk Thing#86: Carter CouronCarter Couron (drummer) talks with Mackin about childhood, relationships, and ideas~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-112h 09
Happy Sad Talk Thing#85: EndgameA Solo Mackin RamblerTales of phone arguments with t-shirt manufacturers, hijinks at the movies, love of cartoons, and a brief mediation to close~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0537 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#84: Kitchen Sink Vol. 1Mackin shares a casserole of various field podcasts including bits from The Nova Darlings' most recent tour as well as just house parties. Much love~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2943 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#83: George MuenchGeorge Muench and I talk about K-Pop, meditation, and bedtime routines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-211h 22
Happy Sad Talk Thing#82: Okudaxij (Eric Radloff)Eric stops by to talk about the internet, Minnesota, marriage, and David Foster Wallace. And he shares new songs! @okudaxij Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-132h 53
Happy Sad Talk Thing#81: Chris SampsonChris Sampson (Musician, Educator) talks with Mackin about a life working in music, being a father, and dealing with cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-062h 14
Happy Sad Talk Thing#80: How Sad Is Too Sad?Solo Mack reflects on mental health and sadness in art~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-3029 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#79: Satan Is Real!Mackin talks about Satan, Love, and Relationships all by his lonesome~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1034 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#78: On 2020 Candidates, MJ, & Swimming~Mackin discusses which democratic candidates he likes for the 2020 US presidential election, reckoning with Michael Jackson, and his new practice of swimming~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1643 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#77: Ephemera, Etc. - Pt. 2@The Nova Darlings return to discuss the remainder of their debut album~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-091h 03
Happy Sad Talk Thing#63: Adam BarnettAdam Barnett (composer, musician) talks with Mackin about childhood, anxiety/depression, basketball, and Los Angeles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-121h 28
Happy Sad Talk Thing#62: Self Love AND WHATEVERMackin talks about balancing self-work with self-care, shares stories about his time as a religious retreat leader, and ends with a new piece of experimental music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-2249 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#61: Quinn D'AndreaQuinn D'Andrea (Singer/Songwriter, Roommate) talks with Mackin about love, music, and farts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-161h 05Happy Sad Talk Thing#60: Haley Perkins (iø)The lovely singer/songwriter drops by to speak with Mackin about writing, memories, and laws of the universe. She also performs her original, "Chestnut".https://soundcloud.com/i-am-io-music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-3058 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#58: "Life from the Passenger Seat" w/ Kelly CruzKelly Cruz (Drummer)interviews Mackin about growing up in Orange County, depression, relationships, and music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-02-2059 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#56: What Are My Values?Mackin tries to figure out what's important to him and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-02-0436 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#55: On Being Sad Sometimes (feat. Friends)Mackin talks about depression/self-worth and calls friends to ask how they take care of themselves. Features: Hailey Dietterich, Cisco Earl, & Samantha Carroll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-2534 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#53: The Time I Burned My BallsMackin shares a story from the time he burned his balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-0421 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#52: Talia StewartMackin talks with his ex-girlfriend from High School, Talia Stewart (Singer/Songwriter). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-311h 57
Happy Sad Talk Thing#51: Noa ZimmermanNoa Zimmerman(Songwriter/Producer/Performer)talks with Mackin about death, the Beatles, and relationships. She also bring her sitar and performs her song, "Burning Away". https://soundcloud.com/noazimm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-151h 51
Happy Sad Talk Thing#50: The Rat Pack (feat. J.R. Casares, Tommy Barry, & Jake Stanford)For the fiftieth episode, Mackin hangs out with his three best friends from high school (altogether comprising "The Rat Pack"). Tune in for freestylin', suburban nostalgia, and sillytown rambles from some goons who grew up in Southern California together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-061h 09
Happy Sad Talk Thing#49: Mackin Creates His First D&D Character (feat. Massimo Napoli)Mackin and Massimo laugh and nerd their way through Mackin's first venture in to D&D as a player.Huzzah! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-11-301h 04
Happy Sad Talk Thing#48: Dotty CarrollMackin hangs out with his grandma, a 96 year old Bostonian who's lived a tremendous life and is generous enough to share her thoughts and stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-11-221h 42
Happy Sad Talk Thing#47: On Sexual MisconductMackin, appearing by himself for the first time on this podcast, discusses sexual misconduct/assault/violence and toxic masculinity, in the world today and in his own life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-11-1541 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#44: Alexa VellanowethAlexa Vellanoweth (actor, improviser) talks with Mackin about life, love, creativity, careers, and happiness and they do some long form improv comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-191h 50
Happy Sad Talk Thing#43: NyallahNyallah talks with Mackin about how best to be an ally/accomplice, blackness, queerness, spirituality, high school, music, and doing things yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-151h 49
Happy Sad Talk Thing#42: Live From My Apt No. 4 8/18/17WOW! What a show. Live from downtown Los Angeles, Mackin rambles about how confusing and complicated race and class issues are before bringing up his friends, Caitlin Notey (Huxlee), Tyler Miclean, and Jensen McRae for a RIOT of a night filled with conversation, music, and improv comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-102h 16
Happy Sad Talk Thing#40: Dylan MurphyDylan Murphy (songwriter) sits with Mackin in the back of the Secret Garden tea room in Galway, Ireland to talk about Father John Misty, blogs, and guitars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-08-3050 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#39: Hannah BowersHannah Bowers (songwriter) joins Mackin to talk about rocks, rock, mental health, and the feeling of home.Find her music here: https://soundcloud.com/thehannahbowers(Also on Spotify, iTunes, etc.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-08-111h 19
Happy Sad Talk Thing#38: Huxlee (Caitlin Notey)Caitlin Notey (Huxlee) talks with Mackin about The Shire, Dads, and the importance of journaling - all while having dessert in her lovely Silver Lake home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-08-031h 45
Happy Sad Talk Thing#37: Erin McGathyErin McGathy (Podcaster, Comedian, Artist)sits down with Mackin in her house in Ireland to talk about relationships, traveling, America, comedy, art, and being a person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-07-261h 43
Happy Sad Talk Thing#36: Hannah RogersHannah Rogers (Old Friend, Feminist, Writer, Essayist, Christian, Activist, Aspiring Governor, Being of Light) talks to Mackin about summer camp, the pressures of academia on American youth, mythology, how Christianity is misinterpreted and misrepresented, having difficult political conversations, and why it's important to talk to strangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-07-221h 31
Happy Sad Talk Thing#35: Maddie Ross#35: Maddie Ross by Mackin Carroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-07-131h 59
Happy Sad Talk Thing#33: Mason SummitMason Summit (musician) sits down with Mackin to talk performing, writing, and growing up in Los Angeles.Originals performed live: 1. Hitting All The Reds2. InterloperFind his music here! masonsummit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-06-241h 17
Happy Sad Talk Thing#32: Sean HoltSean Holt (musician, producer, guru) drops some serious wisdom this week as he and Mackin talk about life philosophies, music, and being a good person. Sean is an American musician, producer, songwriter and artist. Originally from Louisiana, Holt’s early musical influences were a unique collection of blues, gospel, soul and jazz from that region. He began his professional career in 1991 in Los Angeles, where he currently resides. Shortly after locating in LA, Sean received his master’s degree in music from USC and began recording and performing with West Coast artists. He has worked with artists ranging from Carlos Sant...2017-06-151h 20
Happy Sad Talk Thing#31: Me (Via My Dad)Yo! Mackin is back in action with a interview of himself hosted by his father. Unfortunately, the recording cut off halfway through the conversation. But what was captured was still worth sharing - Mackin diving in to his personal belief systems and history with religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-06-0847 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#25: My DadMy Dad, Richard Douglas Carroll, joins me to laugh, talk about life, love, and young manhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-091h 44
Happy Sad Talk Thing#19: Will Van Dalsem/Ernie FigueroaWill Van Dalsem (music writer, beat maker, lamb) and Mackin talk egos, Kendrick Lamar, and the gospel. Surprise guest Ernie Figueroa for the second half!2016-09-1200 min
Happy Sad Talk Thing#17: The Mackin Has No Friends Tour (LIVE Podcast/Stories from the Road)This is a big one! Wrapping up the summer tour, I tell stories from my travels and share recordings from the homecoming show (joined by Alex Rosenbloom and Rosie Tucker)which I held in my apartment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-08-272h 09
Happy Sad Talk Thing#13: David St. JohnDavid St. John (Award-Winning American Poet) speaks with Mackin about life, friendship, poetry, and song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-06-041h 22
Happy Sad Talk Thing#12: Pierce Valenzuela & Eli PetersPierce Valenzeula (Jerry & the Rest) and Eli Peters (One Man Bandit) talk to Mackin about folk music and stuff. These are Mackin's buds from his OC music making days.Check out things: http://one-man-bandit.bandcamp.com/releases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-05-312h 17
Happy Sad Talk Thing#7: Sara Mulford"Sara vs. Mackin"Sara Mulford (songwriter) and Mackin talk about NeoPets, middle school relationships, and Björk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-182h 02
Happy Sad Talk Thing#6: Tyler Miclean"Mackin vs. Tyler"Mackin and Tyler discuss Young Manhood, Improv Comedy, and Religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-182h 22
Happy Sad Talk Thing#5: Madison Douglas"Mackin vs. Madison"Oh man. Great episode here. Madison Douglas (songwriter) lays it down. Back and forth between lots of laughing and some #realtalk. We get into life as indie artists, Los Angeles, class systems, over-apologeticness, our middle school selves, and end up fan girling over our mutual friends. Her song at the end is titled "Are You Hers?" and can be found here:https://soundcloud.com/madison-douglas-music/are-you-hers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-181h 59
Happy Sad Talk Thing#4: Jonathan "Capital" Patterson"Mackin vs. Capital"Capital(guitarist, songwriter, recording artist, music professor, world class human) joins Mackin to talk about traveling the world, past relationships, making music, having roommates, finding balance in the world, and much more. And he shares with us some righteous tunes! Enjoy, friends.(contains explicit content) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-182h 11
Happy Sad Talk Thing#3: Alex Rosenbloom"Mackin vs. Alex"Mackin picks Alex's brain about Elliott Smith, movies, and ex-girlfriends. (Explicit) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-181h 29
Happy Sad Talk Thing#2: Jensen McRae"Mackin vs. Jensen McRae"Two hipsters discussing the finer points of the written word, embracing narcissism, cackling like buffoons, and establishing post race America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-102h 12
Happy Sad Talk Thing#1: Jack DeMeoMackin sits down with the always insightful Jack DeMeo (Songwriter, Improviser, Classy Dude) to do little bits, ask big questions, and make some music. (The songs performed are Moonlight Mile by the Rolling Stones, Vampires by Mackin Carroll, and Anyone But Me by Jack DeMeo). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-091h 25
Irish Times Off TopicSound Special: Jim Carroll's SxSW, Chris Watson's dream jobFirst up Jim Carroll joins us on the line from Austin, Texas to give his take on the sights and sounds of this year's SxSW and what the Irish contingent have contributed to the festival this time around.
In part two Laurence Mackin interviews celebrated sound recordist Chris Watson, best known for his work on David Attenborough's beloved nature documentaries. From getting into trouble trying to capture the howls of hyenas, recording animals on the edge of extinction, creating the imagined sounds of mythical island Hy Brasil with all its imaginary flora and fauna, to more mundane subjects like the...2016-03-1842 min