General Spec

Jake Farrell, comedian, podcast host, writer and Stevenage FC season ticket holder joins the pod today. We speak about how Jake started in comedy, how things changed and how friend Jacob presented the idea of the very successful Screen Rot Podcast. We speak about Jake's Irish links, love of Stevenage and a whole lot more. A really special one for me as a Screen Rot member! Have a listen, share...

Ronan Boyle, calling him a comedian tells less than half his story! The Strabane native talks about his life growing up in Europe’s most bombed town, his time in America and time behind bars. We spoke at length about his MMA career which Ronan and his family have been very successful in. His own podcast and day job which involves education youths. His life has been extremely interesting and has a...

James Conway, a farmer among other roles is one of Ireland's most well known voices on social media. James speaks about his start on social media, the work he is doing with friend of the pod Maurice of the Long Acre as well as his latest venture in the successful fair days on his farm. James gives his thoughts on the recent fuel protests, why he is backing away and his focus for the future whi...

TJ and Fat Larry launch the 6th season of the podcast and do so in style. The Mayo duo much like there football team have taken over the Irish Instagram scene. After 75 years of hurt, Mayo are The All Ireland Champions. But what about TJ and Fat Larry? What did the start the pod? what is it like to be Champs? Who would they put in the ultimate Mayo 7 aside team? This was a fun way of getting back...

Aidan Kearney is a British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Coaching Psychologist, a BPS RAPPS registered psychology practice supervisor and professional member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science. How did Aidan get into this? we speak about his time in the Gardai, and what skills he learned along the way. What his day looks like now and what well know sports people he has w...

4 time football All Star Keith speaks about growing up in Ballyhaunis and the differing sports on offer at a young age. Keith lined out in both codes for Mayo (football and hurling) and we learn about his family history with strong connections to Galway. We speak about youth success and getting called into the senior setup. Juggling work, club and county. What aspects of his game came natural and...

Davy Holden is riding the crest of a wave with his social media account going great guns and this is all down to the hard work and research Davy puts in. Davy focuses on his passions which are Irish history and our language Hear him speak about his previous life as an accountant, giving up history in school, and his plans for moving to the US. Who would be his dream dinner party guests? we cover t...

Dr Tara speaks about her career as a clinical physiology and the path it took to get to it. Growing up in Kerry and the issues seen by different generations and the role of social media providing a different challenge. We speak on what issues are seen in Irish public healthcare to face and how Tara switches off. Subscribe and share to a friend!

Shauna is an Irish professional boxer who has a world title in her immediate vision. Listen to Shauna speak about the influence of her brothers when first picking up a pair of gloves and the battles against Katie Taylor. We speak about the difficulties and challenges that face pro boxers also. Shauna is very clear on your future goals and you can follow her on instagram : Shauna_okeeffe_boxer

Jason Hackett aka Prime Mutton has taken the internet by storm with his great content of finding good Guinness. Listen to how watching others try it during lockdown drove Jason to drink and the adventures he has had along the way. Jason is a person of many interests and we delve into those such as Man City and being a world class Bridge card player. Have a listen and to share to a friend!

Gary is a GAA coach and PT with over 28k Instagram followers. A former county minor who shares why he didn’t make senior has built a strong online following with easy to follow instructions that any club player can apply both young snd old. We speak about his tough challenge against Dublin the underdogs tv series and the positive experiences which don’t come on the pitch in that game! Share to a G...

Hear about the man behind the Long Acre and the reason for the name itself. Maurice has packed a lot into his 29 years, being adopted as a baby to retuning to his home county and setting up a farm and social media following behind it. Maurice is passionate about his interests and isn’t afraid to say what he truly thinks which has garnished both good and bad feedback online. Hear Maurice speak abou...

Kerryman Tomás has recently returned home from a cycle across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the UAE. This isn’t the first such trip and nor will it be the last, take a listen to the fascinating stories of life on the open road and the massively positive experiences found by Tomás. It hasn’t all been easy, we speak about the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Hear what Tomás is at now...

Hamish who hails from Prestwick (near Glasgow) has recently moved to the other side of the world Australia and even more recently has started up a YouTube page called “Celtic AM” a Celtic FC related channel which can be found on YouTube, the content and style Hamish brings is excellent so give that a sub! Hamish has also released a book on Ange Postecoglou “Never Stop” which can be found of course...

James Weir, recently retired from professional football at the young age of 28 talks us through growing up in Preston and the move from his hometown club to Man United at 13. James progressed through the youth ranks and made his Premier League debut against Arsenal at Old Trafford. James talks about the man who gave him that debut, Louis Van Gaal and what occurred after. James speaks about his tra...

Season 4 kicks off with comedian Rob Morgan (robbiemorgz). Rob is currently Stateside but talks us through his life in Essex the differing jobs he had including a postman and the reasons that didn’t work out! Rob is a big West Ham fan but also of footballs from circa 2002 which plays a part in his “cheat code” comedy. A very funny man and as his bio says “some dry weird stuff”. Give Rob a follow o...

Listen to the story of a trip to the Czech Republic had a marked change on David’s life. What is the reason behind #MakingBigBank and how he manages to keep all the plates spinning, day job, social media including podcast “The Wood From The Trees” alongside a young family. David is good and direct so he says exactly what he thinks and gives his opinion on the current main stream media and role of...

This one a bit special! Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly is an internet sensation, with almost 220k followers on Instagram alone. Hear about how a chance encounter with a hardy buck got him involved in the show back in the day. Hear him speak passionately about the live shows with the likes of Garron Noone and plans for the future. Of course we speak on Mayo football! It hasn’t been all smooth sailing for t...

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to one of Manchester’s hardest working men in media, Joe McGrath! I was delighted when he agreed to do the episode as you will hear all the different pies he is currently fingering at the moment, The Sloppy Joes podcast, The Wingmen YouTube channel, a show on BBC Radio Manchester and the location of this recording, The Red Lion Withington where Joe hosts a q...

Duncan McNamara, has written his first book about an adventure of walking the Camino De Santiago and how some covid spring cleaning nearly a decade later drove him to document his experience in his book “Walk This Way”. We also speak about his new sporting activities which are keeping him busy along with giving his two cents on the UK in general. The book can be found on Amazon “Walk This Way”.

Leigh is a long way from Tuam County Galway based in the UAE and the route he has taken to signing his first professional football contract at the age of 33. We speak about growing up, playing junior football in Galway. Dealing with setbacks and wanting to see more of the world which involved moving to London and then to Dubai. Leigh is a busy man, fitting in coaching, training, playing and workin...

“A wonderfully well crafted comedian with a great old school style of storytelling” is how Tommy Tiernan has described Bernard. But, did you know he has won two all Irelands? How soaking wet clothes didn’t stop him making the first steps into something we never wants to leave. Bernard talks about his upbringing in Kerry, being in a school class of craic and playing football for his local club, Ske...

Singer, songwriter and Williamstown neighbour, Hubert Murray, joins the pod to talk about growing up in a house of music and mix tapes, and the influence of his family on his musical journey. A conversation with his father, led Hubert to fly the nest and follow his love for music. Hubert later moved to London for work and with that came a change in his music taste, being immersed into the blue gra...

I had the absolute pleasure of having Irish Times Sports Journalist Malachy Clerkin join the pod for episode 7. Malachy talks about how a mistake on his college CAO form led him to the job he loves. We talked about growing up in Monaghan Town during an era of influential sports stars like Maradona and McGuigan. Malachy also talks about his own time as right back for his local soccer club, the big...

Malachy speaks about the European Rugby Cup Final, does it bode badly for the Irish team going into the World Cup? Thoughts on the new All Ireland football series, and why are so many not bothered? And finally who is Malachy tipping for Sam. The Full Episode with Malachy is out Thursday 1st June. Please share and subscribe to the pod!