Tangents

In this episode I had a great chat with Limerick musician Joyce Zacks. We chat about an array of topics such as the film 'Sinners', vampires, mysticism, music, housing crisis, racism and Joyce's music. Joyce is an amazing artist you can check her out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7850Kh6Qtmkcwi9emMdDtK?si=hi7ZiaxoQOaFy9_v6zGRIA

Myself and T.A Narrative read out my previous guests highlights from 2024.

In this episode I chat with Razan Hammad, a genocide survivor from Gaza. I had seen Razan at many protests, she has an iconic look and she gives off so much energy and power that I needed to know more about her. We chat about Razan's journey to Ireland with her family, and the challeneges they faced. Razan tells me about her life in Gaza and adjusting to life in Ireland. She talks about everyone s...

I had great craic chatting with Dylan, Killian, Keegan, and Evan from Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets. they have just released the brilliant album ' the story after they're gone' so we dicuss the themes and recoring process behind the album. They also tell me the story behind the formation, other bands they are involved in, Music Gen, gigging stories and more. Enjoy!

In this episode I sit down with Podge and Chris from PPP and the Technohippies to do a track by track preview of the new album 'Keep on Raving in the First World'. We chat about the themes of the album such as mental health, DNA, rave culture, partying hard, and female representation in music. Enjoy!

A Chat with Hazel, Seth, Fionn and Ben aka 50ft Woman. We talk about their lineups, gigging experiences, Glen Danzig, the giant granny of Limerick, Music Gen, and some of their favourite things. Enjoy!

I had a great chat with Liam and Lorcan from Limerick 'not a supergroup' supergroup SWEETS. The lads tell me all about their debut album, and I'm shocked to find out how long they've been sitting on these absolute monster tunes. They chat about their previous bands and how SWEETS came about. We have a track by track discussion on the debut and chat about favourite bands and stuff....

In this episode I had a chat with Charlotte Phillips. Charlotte is an amazing young woman, who is wise beyond her years. She is the Palestinian National team goalkeeper and recently played in the historic friendly vs Bohemians, which took place on Nakba day. We talk about the team's experience in Ireland, the importance of sport in highlighting issues, the match itself as well as Charlotte&#39...

I have a chat with Chris Quigley about Feile Na Greine, his life as an audio nerd, Steve Albini, and then an exclusive track by track preview of the amazing debut album by his band The PVP. Enjoy!

In this episode I chat with Tamar Nejem. Tamar is a Palestinian student studying in Limerick and she tells me about her life growing up in Gaza, how he ended up in Ireland and the horrors her family are going through right now. Tamar is seperated from her family and their biggest wish is too see each other again. If you can help please donate to her gofundme or share it. https://gofund.me/068d043b

I sat down for a chat with Liam and Paul from the brilliant Fonda. The lads take the ultimate Fonda quiz, talk about the different iterations of Fonda, lots of beach talk, and they tell me about how the debut album is coming along. Enjoy!

In this episode I have a chat with Zoë Lawlor. Zoë is the chair of the Ireland Palestine Solidairty Campaign(IPSC) and does incredible work as an activist and organiser to bring awareness to the injustices the Palestinian people face. Zoë tells me about her 1st protest(bulldozing a house) getting arrested by the Israeli's, we talk about Nick Cave breaking our hearts, the work the IPSC do and m...

Gregg Deal is (amongst other amazing things) an artist, activist, disruptor, and lead singer of Dead Pioneers. Gregg's art is informed by his Native identity and critiques American society, culture, politics etc. We had a great chat about Native portrals in movies like Killers of the Flower Moon. Gregg talks about his childhood, his art, punk music, and answers some fan questions. Enjoy the po...

A chat with the amazing Denise Chaila. We talk the upcoming Supremes movie, B+, integrity, protesting, Zambia, Pokemon, Pam Grier, and loads and loads more. Enjoy!!

I met up with producer/musician Rob Mulhern in Donegal for a chat. We talk about Gaoth Dobhair, rural Ireland, offending middle class Texans, Tuath, the Shamman Mixtape, and we consider doing a James Corden style car karaoke, listen to find out if we do. Enjoy!

The Anniversary Special- Tara and Anna join me as we go through feedback from previous guests to find out about their favourite albums, songs, gigs, movies and more from 2023. Find out what happened to Ushers house, why bald men love T.A Narrative, the gig that everyone seemed to adore and much more. Enjoy!

I had a chat with the brilliant Irish Dancer Kaitrock. We talked about how she started, touring, injuries, acting and singing in the upcoming Supremes movie. Also talking bout Michael Flatley(of course), Florida man, skateboarding, Batman, and the need fpr an Irish dancing version of the Step Up movies. Enjoy!

A Ted Talk with Andy Connolly. I chatted with Andy about his alter ego the masked DJ Naive Ted and find out how Ted was created and why is now heading off to retirement in places unknown. Andy also chats about his role as an educator, why he doesn't like singing, criticism, the farewell tour and lots of wrestling chat. Enjoy!

A chat with composer/electronic producer extraordinaire Paddy Mulcahy about his life in music. We chat about influences, recording, touring, microfreaks, and Paddy tells me about an upcoming project called "Dialects" which sounds really interesting. Enjoy!!

A chat with Abe Soare about music, rabbits, mental health, identity, waterfalls, Dermot Kennedy and loads of other good stuff. Enjoy!

A chat with poet and rapper Séamus Ó Súilleabháin where we chat about his childhood in London, Irish language, druids, poets, influences and collaborations. We also chat about Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí who is a huge influence on Irish contemporary music and helped Séamus get to where he is today. Rónán is sick and needs treatment now, I will link to the gofundme if anyone has the means to contribute it...

A chat with legendary music photographer B+ about his life and career and how he got to where he is, with discussions on hip-hop, art, Limerick and LA. Enjoy!

A chat with Podge about his career, the birth of Post Punk Podge and what the future holds. Podge talks about the Out of Place documentary and the Limerick scene. Also Bono gets mentioned...

A chat with Meryl Streek about his incredible album '796'. We talk about the making of the album, his influences, as well as the state of Ireland and the damage inflicted by the Catholic Church. Bono gets slated for a 2nd episode in a row and King vs Tayto is discussed. Enjoy!!

I chatted with metal legend Mick Carey. We talk about his time as a guitarist with The Swarm and the formation of Zealot Cult. Amongst other things Mick tells me about touring in the US, his guilty pleasue riff, meeting and playing with his heroes and how Death Collector came about. We also have a chat about horror movies and play a game of A-Z metal band. Enjoy!!