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Episodes

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.

145. Gerard Byrne: Artist - Part One

Episode 145 Artist Gerard Byrne chats with Fender Jackson. Some great ghost stories in this episode!.

142. Peter Rowen: Award Winning Photographer

Episode 143. Photographer Peter Rowen sits with Fender Jackson. (Peter also happens to be the boy model from the U2 artwork).

139. John O'Donnell: Artist - Part 1

Ep. 139 Fender Jackson finds out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

136. Dr. Kenneth Monaghan: Stroke Rehabilitation Expert - Pt. 1

Ep. 136 has Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the ‘Neuroplasticity Research Group’ in.

133. Moses Rowen: Inventor - Part 2

Ep 133 is the second half of Fender's chat with inventor Moses Rowen. Inventor Moses Rowen picks up the timeline of his career talking about.

130. Seán Lyons: Musician / Singer-Songwriter

Ep. 129 brings singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seán Lyons from County Clare to Fender’s studio in Galway. Seán demonstrates his exceptional musicianship, performing live and engaging.

127. Steve Lillywhite: Music Producer Of The Pogues

Episode 127 has Fender chatting with six times Grammy Winner, producer Steve Lillywhite who produced 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God' and 'Peace.

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.

144. Shobsy: Singer & Musician

Episode144. Singer, songwriter and musician Shobsy chats with Fender Jackson.

141. John O'Donnell: Artist - Part 2

Ep. 141 Fender Jackson continues to find out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

138. Gerry McAvoy: Rory Gallagher's Bass Player

Ep. 138 has Fender walking Gerry McAvoy track by track through 'Calling Card', the sixth studio album and eighth album overall by Irish singer and.

135. James Fearnley: Life Until 'Red Roses For Me'

Ep. 135 has Fender in conversation with The Pogues' Accordionist James Fearnley from England living in Los Angeles on the day before the 2025 LA. Fire started.

132. Moses Rowen: Inventor - Part 1

2025 kicks off with Fender Jackson interviewing Moses Rowen, inventor. Part one charts his schooling, early career and an overview of a piece of kit.

129. Dr. T. Finn & Dr. T. Varley: Inside Rural Ireland

Editors Tomás Finn and Tony Varley discuss their book, *Inside Rural Ireland*. They explain how rural Ireland’s success is intrinsically tied to the prosperity of.

126. Mark McCauley: Camerman - The Fall Of The Berlin Wall

Episode 126 has Fender in conversation with Director of Photography Mark McCauley. Mark details his meteoric rise from being a musician in Derry to witnessing.

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!.

143. Daniel O'Donnell: Singer & Philanthropist

Episode 143 features singer and philanthropist Daniel O'Donnell in conversation with Fender Jackson.

140. Bertie Ahern: Former Taoiseach

Episode 140 brings Fender Jackson face to face with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Bertie was one of the key people who helped bring about the.

137. Dr. Kenneth Monaghan: Stroke Rehabilitation Expert - Pt. 2

Ep. 137 is the second half of Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the.

134. Rónán Ó Snodaigh: Musician

Ep. 134 has Fender Jackson chatting with Rónán Ó Snodaigh on New Year’s Eve 2024 before his performance with Kíla in Monroe’s, Galway.

131. Red Roses For Me: 40th Anniversary

Ep. 131 has Fender Jackson catching punters' reactions, thoughts and favourite songs from The Pogues' 40th anniversary gig of Red Roses For Me which took.

128. Mark McCauley: Bosnian War

Episode 128 is a continuation of the conversation with Derry man - Director of Photographer, Mark McCauley - who talks about his experience of being.

125. Tom Giblin: A Musical Tribute

Episode 125 is a musical tribute to the esteemed musician Tom Giblin who passed on Saturday 19th October 2024. Tom was a regular fixture on.

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