Episodes

207. Bill Laswell: Producer

Producer Bill Laswell discusses the making of Album (1986) by Public Image Ltd - recording with Tony Williams, Ginger Baker, Steve Vai and others.

204. Jane O’Leary: Musician - Part 2

Part two of a conversation with musician Jane O’Leary, exploring her creative life and musical journey.

201. Karl MacDermott: Comedy Writer & Performer

A conversation with Karl MacDermott on comedy, writing, and performance in Ireland.

198. Gerry McAvoy: Photo-Finish & Joe Bonamassa

Gerry McAvoy reflects on Photo Finish, Joe Bonamassa, and life in music.

195. Alastair Campbell: Good Friday Agreement

Alastair Campbell reflects on the Good Friday Agreement and political leadership.

192. Fender Jackson: Introducing 'The Ireland Podcast'

Fender Jackson introduces The Ireland Podcast and its ethos.

189. Liam Ó Cuinneagáin: Oideas Gael - Part 2

Part two of a conversation with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin on Oideas Gael.

186. Emer Cooke: Executive Director, European Medicines Agency

Emer Cooke discusses leadership at the European Medicines Agency.

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.

206. Steve Vai: Guitarist - Part 2

Steve Vai returns for Part Two, listening through PiL’s Album in real time and reflecting on the sessions, the players, and the creative freedom of the record.

203. Jane O’Leary: Musician - Part 1

Part one of a conversation with musician Jane O’Leary, discussing influences, career, and artistic development.

200. Fender Jackson: Interview Your Parents

Fender Jackson explores the Interview Your Parents project and the importance of recording family stories.

197. Nora McBurney: The Irish Yinzer

Nora McBurney discusses identity, migration, and the Irish Yinzer experience.

194. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir: Belfast Booster, Civic Leader

Máirtín Ó Muilleoir discusses Belfast, media, politics, and cultural confidence.

191. Rónán Ó Dochartaigh: Oideas Gael Course Manager - Part 1

Part one of a conversation with Rónán Ó Dochartaigh on Oideas Gael and cultural education.

188. Liam Ó Cuinneagáin: Oideas Gael - Part 1

Part one of a conversation with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin on Irish language and education.

185. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 3

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

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.

205. Steve Vai: Guitarist - Part 1

Steve Vai reflects on Frank Zappa, virtuosity, and self-doubt, tracing the musical ideas that shaped his early career in Part 1 of a two-part conversation.