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Episodes

115. Liam Flynn: Black Forge Inn

Episode 115 is a conversation between Fender Jackson and Liam Flynn of Conor McGregor's The Black Forge Inn. It provides a fantastic insight into the.

112. Laura House: Ancestry, Genetic Genealogist - Part 1

A conversation between Fender Jackson and Laura House, a genetic genealogist in Ancestry. This episode brings a lot of detail to anyone.

109. Paul Sanders: Digital Music Pioneer

Episode 109 has Fender Jackson in London conversing with Paul Sanders, a former employer of Fender’s, who has been at the forefront of online music.

106. Terri Hooley: Good Vibrations - Part 2

Episode 104 is the concluding part of a conversation between Fender Jackson and Terri Hooley of Good Vibrations shop, label and film fame.

103. Stuart Neville: Author - Part 1

Episode 103 is very much a continuation on from Episode 100 and 101 with Fender chatting with his childhood friend, fellow musician and award winning.

100. Fender Jackson: Reflecting On 99 Episodes - Part 1

Episode 100 is the first part of an interview with Fender Jackson by his old friend and former fellow bandmate, the esteemed Dr. James Morrow.

97. Terry Woods: The Pogues & Beyond - Part 3

Episode 97 is the final episode of a three part series consisting of a conversation between Terry Woods and Fender Jackson.

94. Guggi: Artist

Episode 94 brings us to the southern coastal part of County Dublin where Fender Jackson chats with the visual artist Guggi.

91. George Lowden: Guitar Luthier

Episode 91 is a walk through the rollercoaster timeline of George Lowden’s life of making of guitars for the likes of Eric Clapton, Paul Brady.

88. Kevin Conneff: The Chieftains & The Dublin Trio - Part 2

Episode 88 is the second of a two-part conversation with six-time Grammy winner Kevin Conneff of The Chieftains and The Dublin Trio. Conversation picks up.

114. Jason P. Rothberg & Gianfranco Bianchi: Xavatar

Episode 114 brings Jason P. Rothberg (Founder / CEO) and Gianfranco Bianchi (Founder / CCO) of Xavatar in conversation with Fender Jackson. Xavatar is an.

111. William Foote: Irish Cultural Centre

Ep. 111 has Fender Jackson in conversation with William Foote the Centre Director of The Irish Cultural Centre in London. The ICC welcomes and invites.

108. Paula Quinn: Artist

Episode 108 has Fender Jackson in a conversation tracking Paula Quinn’s journey as a teacher from Ballymacnab, County Armagh to being an artist in Omagh,.

105. Stuart Neville: Author - Part 2

Episode 105 is the conclusion of the conversation between Fender Jackson and his childhood friend, the author Stuart Neville.

102. Linda Ervine MBE: Bainisteoir Turas

Episode 102 is the strengthening of bridges that unites these groups of islands through a cross-community conversation between Linda Ervine agus An Feannadóir (and Fender.

99. David Kelleher: Ultra Marathons & Poetry

Episode 99 is a conversation between Fender Jackson and IMRA member David Kelleher who is a family man, an ultra marathon runner and a poet.

96. Dr. Niall Muldoon: Ombudsman For Children In Ireland

Episode 96 has the Ombudsman for Children in Ireland Dr Niall Muldoon conversing with Fender Jackson. Niall has held this position since February 2015, and.

93. Terry Woods: Sweeney's Men, Steeleye Span & More - Part 1

Episode 93 is the first part of a conversation with Terry Woods as he takes us from his childhood into his first bands including Sweeney’s.

90. Armagh GAA Seniors: All Ireland Winners 2024

Episode 90 tracks Sam Maguire as he arrives in Maghery Sean McDermott complete with reaction from players and the supporters. The craic was 90 indeed!.

87. Prof. John Portmann: One Of The 1st Irish Passport Holders Through DNA

Episode 87 is a heartwarming story of Prof. John Portmann as he became one of the first people to gain an Irish passport through DNA.

113. Paul Connolly: TV Producer - Part 1

Episode 113 brings Fender Jackson face to face with Paul Connolly in this first part as he talks through his career taking him from West.

110. Daniel Pemberton: Film, TV & Video Composer

Episode 109 has Fender Jackson talking with film composer Daniel Pemberton during a chance encounter when both of them met coincidently in the state51 factory.

107. Game Of Thrones Studio Tour

Episode 107 has Fender Jackson doing a walkabout in the Game Of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, County Down. You’ll be able to hear how.

104. Terri Hooley: Good Vibrations - Part 1

Episode 104 is the first part of a conversation between Fender Jackson and Terri Hooley of Good Vibrations shop, label and film fame.

101. Fender Jackson: Reflecting On 100 Episodes - Part 2

Episode 101 is the second part of an interview with Fender Jackson by his old friend and former fellow bandmate, the esteemed Dr. James Morrow.

98. Martin Sharkey: Belleek Pottery

Episode 98 brings Fender Jackson face to face with Martin Sharkey who is the Finance Director of Belleek Pottery and the Belleek Pottery Group.

95. Terry Woods: The Pogues - Part 2

Episode 95 is a continuation of the conversation between Terry Woods and Fender Jackson as Terry talks about his career in The Pogues.

92. Seamus McGarvey: Cinematographer - Part 2

Episode 92 continues with the detailed conversation with Armagh’s most illustrious cinematographer Mr. Seamus McGarvey. Reintroductions: Spacey vs Bacon; Matthew McConaughey & Penelope Cruz; Charlotte’s.

89. Voices From Armagh: The Day After The All-Ireland Final

Episode 89: Fender and The GAA Correspondent for The Ireland Podcast travel the length of Armagh the day after the All Ireland final to get.

86. Malachi O'Doherty: Author & Journalist

Episode 86 is a conversation between Fender Jackson and a voice of reason which kept him company for years when he was in China, the.

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