Episodes

184. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 2

Part two of a conversation with Michael Moloney on Galway Racecourse.

181. London Irish Centre: Community Café

A look at the London Irish Centre’s Community Café and its role in the community.

178. Gary Lineker & Anna: Podcaster & Footballer

A conversation with Gary Lineker and Anna on football, media, and podcasting.

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.

183. Malachi Cush: Singer, Songwriter, Broadcaster

Singer-songwriter Malachi Cush discusses music, broadcasting, and storytelling.

180. Kathryn Callaghan: Artist

Artist Kathryn Callaghan discusses creativity and visual practice.

177. Lord Chris Patten: The Patten Report

Lord Chris Patten reflects on the Patten Report and policing reform.

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.

182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1

Part one of a conversation with Michael Moloney on Galway Racecourse.

179. Wayne McCullough: World Boxing Champion

Wayne McCullough reflects on his career as a world boxing champion.

176. Daoirí Farrell: Traditional Singer & Musician

Daoirí Farrell discusses traditional singing and folk music.

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.