General Spec

Award winning journalist and good mate Liam joins the pod to talk about his career to date and hopes for the future. Liam speaks about how early family influences shaped him and his passion for social injustice. Listen to Liam speak passionately about tragic stories he has covered like Stephen Smith and the work done during covid and how they affected him. Liam speaks fondly of his Irish links, wh...

Will from Generation Rent speaks about private renting in the UK and the common issues faced by renters. Making the news this week is the Renters Reform Bill, Will speaks about the benefits that this will bring. We get into what pressures can be put on the government, those who are forever renters and are happy to be. Find out if landlords are leaving the market and turning to Airbnb. Generation R...

Zach Sullivan, professional ice hockey player for almost a decade, who has played for his country and in 2020 became the first openly bisexual player in the sport. What spurred him to going public? the media frenzy which took hold alongside the reaction of own team mates. Zach speaks about importance of his family, why they put him into so many sports when young, what made him choose ice hockey an...

Seán picks up the chat talking about his Dundee United debut. Seán went on to play a decade at Tannadice and that special cup win in 2010, the European nights and the derby games. Seán also spoke about what he is doing now at Montrose, what attributes have served him well to be playing coming up to 40. We also speak about the future, does he want to become a manager? and the current state of the L...

Seán kicks off the second season of the pod, and it’s a two part special! In this episode Seán talks about growing up in Dublin, the various experiences he has with being scouted before going to Aston Villa. Seán talks about moving home, striking up a life long friendship with fellow pod guest Graham Gartland, winning trophies at Longford Town and Shels, plus very entertaining stories of being inv...

We have reached end of season 1, and how better to finish it then with a piece of in depth investigative podcasting. Callam aka Calpol, sharing his experience of doing Uber on the side. How his learnings can benefit aspiring drivers and customers. Callam has some great stories so stick around for this one and share to a friend.

Freelance football journalist, Alex Jonson who has worked for FIFA and UEFA, who has has media content published in serveral countries including Sweden, Spain and England is the feature of this pod. Alex speaks about growing up in Sweden, how her passion for football and Hendrik Larsson fuelled a desire to move to Spain to cover La Liga. Alex speaks about how her passion became her job. Alex has c...

My mate Greg joined me from Sydney to discuss his work and passion, volunteering. Greg speaks about how he first got involved by moving to Manchester. The well reported issues and how others can get involved and how rewarding it is. Greg speaks about his move to China, and onto Australia. Greg is a natural story teller, and speaks about our odd first meeting, plus his other passion in life, Everto...

A top notch talk with one of Ireland’s finest comedy creators over the past decade or so, Martin Maloney. Get to hear from the man behind the Eddie Durkan character as Martin talks through his move from Merseyside to Mayo as a teenager, stories from the building site which you won’t find in a safe pass course. How the Hardy bucks started up and the inspiration for the names and characters took it...

Award winning journalist Ewan discusses growing up in Kildare a Rangers fan. Why he dropped out of college and how he got into print media. Ewan speaks about the books he enjoyed writing and the one he didn’t and why. His experience of moving to Brazil, and seeing how Ireland and its media reacted to lockdowns. How his views on those topics have affected his career. Ewan speaks about plenty of oth...

Tadhg talks us through the well laid out path he followed to join Connacht Rugby, how injuries changed his course which brought him to Missouri via Italy, playing for USA Rugby before transiting to American Football and taking a kick in a 70,000 stadium. Tadhg tells us how what he is doing today to help Irish players attain scholarships in the US brings him joy and a passion to do more. Tadhg tell...

Graham talks about his return to Scotland, dealing with injuries after a bright start, becoming friends with Michael Duberry, and moving home to finish playing which involved working under Stephen Kenny. Making the move into coaching and dealing with leaving that role. Graham talks about his involvement with Shamrock Rovers today alongside his media work. Check out Graham’s excellent “Clear The He...

In the first part of a 2 episode special, Graham talks through his upbringing in Tallaght, playing all sports but with soccer as the main focus. Juggling the Leaving Cert and signing a contract in the UK turned sour as a result of the ITV tv deal collapsing. The return home which kick started his career winning cups and a title with Drogheda United. Graham talks about how his experiences are helpi...

Shaun (Instagram: Kearneyfolk) talks through a diverse range of topics which include his band Whiskey Dancer, a thrilling ride in Florida to 99 ice cream cones, and answering, are they a county thing? He confesses his undying love of Niall Quinn and a ball of other things. Buckle up for this unfiltered discussion with Cloonfad’s finest. Shaun (pictured) presented me a bottle of Black Donkey, “Shee...

Luke talks us through how teenage injuries has shaped his opinion and attitude towards physiotherapy and general healthcare. He talks about living with an All Black, a game of pool with Bundee Aki played a key role in him joining Connacht, working in the NHS during covid, use of social media as a power for good and why he wants to complete a decade in 3rd level education by becoming a Doctor. Take...

Mark and Aaron (Fitzy) speak candidly about the coffee scene in Manchester, why they started the page, the reasons behind the scoring, and which one is most important! The pair talk about the dream end goal, and a few interesting tails along the way which include a deceased family dog! Give the lads a follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/coffee_connoisseurs_manc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Spoke to Colm Farrell of Stamp Out Suicide (SOS) in his new hometown of Warrington. Colm speaks about the history of SOS, how the relationship started with St Peter’s GAA Manchester, along with discussing how he noticed differences in call volume during covid and providing important advice to all with regards to mental health. *SOS phone lines are open 16 hours a day 10am-2am on 07766-808-222. Web...

Spoke to the Gaffa Jason Hursty Hurst and Chris McLaughlin after going down 2-12 to 1-6 by the men from Turn Moss

Caught up with Tristan, Donny, Cinny, KF Dan and Long John after St Peter’s GAA Manchester played first game of 2022 v JM of Liverpool. The scousers running out deserved winners. Like share and sub for more! #HailHail