Episodes

175. Bloomsday Special: Davy Byrnes Pub

A Bloomsday visit to Davy Byrne’s Pub and its literary significance.

172. Jim Ward: James Joyce & Galway - Bloomsday Special!

Jim Ward explores James Joyce’s connection to Galway.

169. Dr. Kieran O’Conor: Castles & Ringforts

Dr Kieran O’Conor discusses castles and ringforts in Ireland.

166. Ned Evett: Fretless Glass-Guitarist

Episode 166 player and designer of the fretless glass-guitar Ned Evett chats with Fender Jackson on Mon 19th May 2025. This conversation takes place in.

163. Damien Broderick: Content Creator & Designer

Ep.163. Dubliner Content Creator and Designer Damien Broderick shares his story with Fender Jackson from his base in Washington State, USA on Monday 12th May.

160. Jim FitzPatrick: Artist - Part 2

Episode 160 is the second half of the chat with legendary artist Jim Fitzpatrick at his studio in Howth, County Dublin, recorded at 12 noon.

157. Mike Garson: David Bowie's Pianist

Episode 157: pianist extraordinaire Mike Garson joins Fender Jackson from his home in Calabasas, California for a wide-ranging conversation recorded on Monday 14 April 2025.

154. Sonya Lennon: Designing Positive Impact

Episode 154: Sonya Lennon began her career in fashion as a stylist, then broadcaster, and designer. Now, as a passionate equality advocate, she has turned.

151. Eddie Winston: Singer / Songwriter - Part 2

Episode 151 is the second half of the chat with the inspirational Singer Songwriter Eddie Winston and Fender Jackson in Galway on Tuesday 25 March.

148. John Colleary: Comedian, Actor & Writer

Episode 148 Comedian, actor and writer John Colleary from Sligo chats with Fender Jackson in Galway. Warning: this episode contains music.

174. Bloomsday Special: Croke Park Skyline Tour

A Bloomsday exploration of the Croke Park Skyline Tour.

171. Dr. Kieran O'Conor: Turlough O'Carolan

Dr Kieran O’Conor discusses Turlough O’Carolan and Irish history.

168. Dr. Kieran O’Conor: The O’Conor/O’Connor Name

Dr Kieran O’Conor explores the history and meaning of the O’Conor name.

165. Marina Fiddler: MADRA Co-Founder

Episode 165 MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption) Co-Founder Marina Fiddler chats with Fender Jackson in Galway on Wed 14th May 2025.

162. South Derry Artists: Local Talent Showcase - Part 1

Episode 162. Fender Jackson joins James Devlin (Harbour Annie) and a host of talented local artists from South Derry to showcase their music in a.

159. Jim FitzPatrick: Artist - Part 1

*Episode 159* - Fender Jackson chats with legendary artist Jim Fitzpatrick at his studio in Howth, County Dublin, recorded at 12 noon on Saturday, 3rd.

156. Alexander Baburin: Chess Grand Master

Episode 156 Ireland’s first and only Chess Grand Master Alexander Baburin chats with Fender Jackson in Dublin on Sunday 13th April 2025. He is editor-in-chief.

153. Aoife Ahern: Global Producer/Tour Manager

Episode 153 Music Global Producer, Tour Manager (and other roles) Aoife Ahern chats with Fender Jackson on the phone from Cork on Saturday 29th March.

150. Eddie Winston: Singer / Songwriter - Part 1

We are proud mark the significant milestone of the 150th Episode with the inspirational Singer Songwriter Eddie Winston as he chats with Fender Jackson in.

147. Gerard Byrne: Artist - Part Three

Episode 147 concludes the conversation between Artist Gerard Byrne and Fender Jackson.

173. Chelsea Hoy & Mark Howard: Trinity Irish Dance Company

Chelsea Hoy and Mark Howard discuss the Trinity Irish Dance Company.

170. Dr. Kieran O'Conor: Ordnance Survey & Galway

Dr Kieran O’Conor explores the Ordnance Survey and Galway’s landscape.

167. Jim Ward: Galway Tour Guide, Artist & Writer

Episode 167 Galway Tour Guide, Artist and Writer Jim Ward chats with Fender Jackson on Wed 14th May 2025.

164. South Derry Artists: Local Talent Showcase - Part 2

Episode 164. Fender Jackson joins James Devlin and a host of talented local artists from South Derry to showcase their music in a special live.

161. Marie McGuckin: Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Episode 161 Fender Jackson travels to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, County Derry, to speak with Marie McGuckin, Sales and Marketing Officer. Recorded on Friday.

158. Orla Chennaoui: Broadcaster and Ten Times Braver

Episode 158. Broadcaster and founder of *Ten Times Braver* Orla Chennaoui chats with (her first cousin!) Fender Jackson in Draperstown (aka Ballinascreen), County Derry on.

155. Eoin Kinsella: Dictionary of Irish Biography

Episode 155 has Eoin Kinsella, Managing Editor of Dictionary of Irish Biography in conversation with Fender Jackson on the phone on 10th April 2025.

152. The 4 of Us: Brendan & Declan Murphy

Episode 152 features The 4 Of Us brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy with Fender Jackson in Galway on Saturday 29 March 2025.

149. Duke Special: Songwriter / Performer

Episode 149 Songwriter and Performer Peter Wilson a.k.a. Duke Special chats with Fender Jackson in Peter's house in Belfast on Thursday 20th March 2025.

146. Gerard Byrne: Artist - Part Two

Episode 146 continues with Artist Gerard Byrne’s chat with Fender Jackson. More great paranormal stories in this episode!.