A Traveller & A Countryman

Episode 50 Live with Sharyn Ward & Hughie Maughan in axis Ballymun.

We are joined by Hughie Maughan Snr. Hughie is Martin's neighbour and he tells us about his early life growing up in Bellewstown with his mother and farther and the care and support he received when he was sick as a teenager. Hughie tell us how he met his wife and talks about his love for his family and helping others. Ironman Hughie Maughan is a Diesel engine.

Martin and Dean chat about taking risks, getting out of your comfort zone and facing your fears. What have you lost that you would most like back? When have things not gone to plan and were better because of it? What scares you the most, and how does it impact your daily life? Get tickets for the live show in axis here

Tom McDonagh grew up in Ballymun and was reared by his Grandmother Bridie. He tells us how he got stranded at a bus stop in Clonmel the first he visited his wife. He talks about some of the roles he has taken on so far in his acting career. And we hear about the challenges and difficulties he has had to over come to stay in college. Bridie's Tom is a powerful man. JOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention...

We are delighted to be join by the talented Traveller songwriter Davy Jesse Collins. Davy tells us how he was inspired by his father to pursue song writing and how a simple 'cup a tae' helps him get into the creative mood. CONTROVERSIAL KINGS - Blow Wind Blow JOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention Travellers - YouTube

In preparation for their live show in Ballymun in November Sparky, Dean and Martin Stokes get together for a rare but beautiful conversation.

Dean and Martin ask some serious questions like, Where does the wind come from? Will we ever have Nuclear powered cars? Should there be seat belts on horses? Why is there so much dumping at Electric Picnic? Why will Dean not answer his phone? and Is robbing school books a good idea?

Martin gives an update on his campervan conversion and explains why he loves to watch biography films. We discuss the pros and cons of talking regular Vitamins and supplements.

After a short break, Dean and Martin are back with some news.

Martin takes the reins this week as he tries to interrogate Dean. Dean teaches Matin about the hero's journey story in Star Wars and explains how Martin is like the Traveller Chewbacca. Martin finishes off the episode with a great story about a deadly sneaky snake.

In this Episode Dean and Martin chat about Community, Confession, Confrontation, Comedy, King Charles Coronations, Irish Drug Laws, The Fighting Irish and Freedom of Speech. www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman

Dean calls out the Talking Bollox lads and Martin tells us all about his recent family pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in Co. Mayo. Martins also chats about his claustrophobia and has a funny porta loo story. ⁠www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman

Its been few weeks since we last heard from heard from Dean and Martin. The reason why is revealed in this special episode. Dean talks about his housing situation and gets some great practical advice from Martin about getting a camper van on the road. ⁠www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman

Dean and Martin at their best, fun, free and full of shit. They discuss curse words, clowns, the cosmos, holy water, tides and traveller myths. ⁠www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman

We are joined by Jamie Harrington, The Unofficial Lord Mayor of Ballymun. Martin was super excited to get Jamie on to talk about the time Jamie sat down with a suicidal man and asked him if he was okay. Jamie brings us into his world and lets us know what makes him happy. He also shares his experience of anti-depressants and how he manages his mental health.

Martin and Dean chat about some of the worlds top conspiracy theories. Martin tries to convince Dean the earth is the centre of the universe and freaks out when Dean brings up the Illuminati but seems okay with the idea of a lizard Queen Mother.

This is a special episode about the #IrelandForAll movement made up of clips from previous podcast and radio interviews.

Dean and Martin chat all things silver screen, the talk about everything from classics Films like Titanic to Movies that make you want to run for cover like Mr and Mrs and they throw in a few other gems too.

Martin and Dean chat with Lucky Khambule a (South African) former asylum seeker. Lucky lived in Direct Provision in Cork after his arrival in Ireland in 2013. He was involved in organising a strike there protesting the restrictive rules that were enforced around eating times and access to supplies such as toiletries. He co-founded the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) which advocates fo...

Dean chats about a new Ballymun photobook project and Martin tell us all about a recent family wedding and shares some great advice for his younger self.

In their first chat of 2023 Martin and Dean have an honest open discussion about fear, racism, discrimination, tolerance, solidarity and love. Dean pushes Martin on why having women travellers on the podcast isn't only important its healthy and inevitable. Martin gives us a really special surprise to welcome in a new year.

In our last chat of 2022 and our first Podcast of 2023 we shoot the breeze with a Ballymun Legend, Ray 'Sparky' Corcoran. As a youth worker in Ballymun for 40 yrs Sparky has a wealth of experience, insight and wisdom as to what's what in Dublin. We chat about family, music, sea swimming, ghosts, homelessness, drugs, Christmas spirit and the importance of doing good work in your community.

In their final podcast chat of 2022 Martin and Dean sit down with Historian, Author and Podcaster Donal Fallon for a lovey heart felt social history chin wag about all things Dublin. Donal's Podcast 'Three Castles Burning' is a wonderfully crafted insight into some of the real hidden gems of Ireland's capita cityl, 'Dubh Linn', beyond the air brushed tourist traps and trails.

We sit down with Subset for a conversation about Art, Love, Life, lessons to learn and what to do to feel alive. Recorded live in Mend. Since inception Subset have been preparing for an inevitable standoff with Dublin City Council. Ideological differences have given rise to a clash between imagination and risk mitigation. This has led to a protracted court battle over several years, stemming from...

6 months in Dean and Martin sit down to shoot the breeze and chat about everything from finding money in a cashless world, toll bridges trolls, online scams, Emmet Till, The Wire, Rainbow Rapids, bullying bosses, Sharyn Ward, Finbar and Tyson Furey, Thomas Carty, Elvis Presley, Maverick Sabre and music business sharks.