The Goosed Podcast

Jon talks with Andy McManagan, Programme Associate with the NDRC and Republic of Work in Cork, in this installment about the thriving Irish startup landscape. Learn how Ireland has become a hotbed of talent and discover the range of programmes available to support business growth in technology. Andy shares his insights into the resources and opportunities that make Ireland an ideal environment for...

In this episode of The Goosed Podcast, Jon chats with DC Cahalane, Venture Partner for Sure Valley Ventures, about the vibrant Irish startup landscape. Discover why Ireland or the Republic of Cork is one of the best places to start a business and gain valuable insights into what a founder needs to succeed. DC shares his expertise on the unique opportunities and challenges in the Irish market, offe...

In this episode of The Goosed Podcast, Jon speaks with Padraig Power, Marketing Manager of refurbed.ie, about their mission to make technology more sustainable. Dive into an insightful conversation on how refurbed.ie is championing the circular economy, reducing e-waste, and promoting the refurbishment and reuse of tech products. Discover the innovative approaches they are taking to create a more...

In this enlightening episode of The Goosed Podcast, Jon speaks with Patricia Lopez, CEO and founder of Myhixel, about their groundbreaking med-sex devices and the mission to break down the stigma surrounding men's wellness. Patricia shares insights into Myhixel's innovative product range, where science, innovation, gamification and "self-love" combine to revolutionize men's h...

In this exciting episode of The Goosed Podcast, Jon sits down with Aila Raquel, founder of Alya Space, to discuss her groundbreaking journey as the first woman from Latin America to send satellites into space. Discover the innovative work Alya Space is doing to revolutionize satellite technology and how Aila's inspiring leadership is paving the way for future generations in the aerospace indus...

On this episode of Goosed.ie, Jon interviews Mark Gibbons, CEO of Tapitag, about sustainability in tech and the innovative use of NFC technology. Discover how Tapitag is leading the charge toward a greener future with smart, eco-friendly solutions. Join us in the latest episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast and find out NFC is one of the most flexible bits of tech that can be used from everything from...

Did you know that smartphones are one of the fastest-growing streams of e-waste globally? You do now! Jon recently caught up with Luisa the new Country Manager for Ireland to discuss all things Swappie.com, looking at topics such as the circular economy, sustainability in technology and what it means to buy a refurb phone. Join us in the latest episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast and find out why buy...

Jon has a conversation with David McIntyre, CEO of Cubbie—an immersive multi-sensory space designed to reduce anxiety and foster participation for individuals with autism and neurodiversity. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Cubbie and how it's making a positive impact on the lives of those with unique needs. David shares insights into the technology behind Cubbie, its rol...

In our latest installment join our host Jon and gaming expert Alex as they explore the top picks for 2024 and talk all things VR including Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, and PSVR2. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the latest gaming trends and virtual reality advancements. Alex shares his top gaming recommendations for the year, and the duo breaks down the features of Meta Quest 3, Apple Visi...

In this episode, I chat with Robert Fitzhugh the Festival Director from the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival just in time for their 7th year event in March! We break down creativity and smartphone filmmaking, making tech easy for everyone. Tune in for practical tips and a laid-back conversation about the cool intersection of creativity and smartphone tech. Let's make filmmaking with your phone...

Episode 6 of the podcast startup series and this time around Jon caught up with one of the most fascinating future business - Drone Delivery's namely the CEO and Founder of Ireland's biggest operation... Bobby Healy of Manna Drone Delivery. We spoke about the industry, the future, jobs, regulations, hobbyist drones and basically all things aero delivery. Check it out.

In episode 5 of the Goosed Podcast Miniseries, Jon caught up with long time friend of the site Brenny a jack of all trades in the tech world and owner of CryptoJerseys F.C. Ever wanted to know how to get into NFTs, learn about the metaverse, tech recruitment in general or listen to two soccer mad nerds talk sports tech well then this is the episode you have been waiting for.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Jon caught up with Jessica Kennedy the Co-Founder of both My OT and Me and Gabadoo, 2 platforms that are dedicated to supporting parents, schools, and children through personalised Occupational Therapy. In this episode, we discussed an array of topics from how the platforms work to what it means to be a woman in tech in this space and how the government can an...

In the latest episode of our Irish Startup mini series, Jon caught up with one of the most exciting sports tech founders in Ireland in Emma Meehan of Precision Sports Technology. We talk about their standalone software for real-time feedback and analysis on exercise techniques...which is just about to launch, the journey of being an Irish startup and all about that hustle.

Dive into the tech wonders of CES 2024 with Jon and Alex as they share their top 10 takeaways from the event from the world's premier technology event, exploring the cutting-edge gadgets, revolutionary advancements, and futuristic trends that stole the spotlight. Plus, get an exclusive peek into Samsung Unpacked as they unpack the latest innovations from the tech giant. Whether you're a te...

After a bit of hiatus, the Goosed.ie Podcast is back, in this mini-series Jon interviews 6 of Ireland's most interesting tech startups to find out who they are, what they do, and why they do it. And of course, Martin, Alex, and Dean will pop by for chats on all things tech. To kick off the new series we caught up with James Flynn the CEO and Founder of Coso.ai, merging social media content cre...

We’re back with a special episode of The Goosed Podcast ahead of a new season of diving headfirst into technology. In this episode, Marty from Goosed takes the reins and tries not to wreck the place in conversation with Rob Fitzhugh from the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival. Recording in the shiny new recording studio in Ballyfermot Library, the lads discuss TikTok, creativity with smartphone film...

With Dean away on his holidays, this week Jon has a very special guest for The Goosed Podcast! Aimee Louise Carton, the Founder and CEO of Irish Tech For Good Company Keep Appy joins us to discuss all things mental health, what they've done since we met them 2 years ago at Dublin Tech Summit and what it means for them to be an Irish Startup in the Tech For Good space.   We talk about everythi...

Netflix will take over your life if you let it, we all know it! This week the lads decided to scrap the tech talk to focus on the masters of content....Netflix! Whether you're a fan of docuseries, comedies or Netflix originals, we try to remove the endless hours of scrolling to bring you the best off the box. There's not enough hours in the day to get through everything the platform has to offer a...

This week Goosed Tower got a visitor, friend of the site and gaming expert Vinny Fanneran joins Dean & Jon for the latest Goosed Podcast. It's that time of year again where all the big boys in the gaming industry release their blockbuster titles. Does FIFA or PES take the footy crown this year? How does Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint stack up and what are we expecting from the upcoming C...

The iPhone 11 Series has landed! Dean & Jon break down the recent Apple event and discuss the suite of products from the US giants. Whether you're in the market for the new iPhone 11, smartwatch or tablet, we give you the lowdown of the good, the bad and the ludicrous. Is the latest reincarnation worth the €800 starting price? Well, we'll let you decide that but here's what we think...

After lots of back and forth between Google and Huawei off the back of some frosty times between the U.S. and China, the Huawei P30 Series is available without any issues. However, Huawei has just announced the brand new Mate 30 Series and it looks like this will have to launch without Google apps . While the Mate 30 Series will ship with Android 10 and Huawei's EMUI 10, the following Google apps...

It's that time of year again when word starts filtering out about this years iPhone. The internet is full of rumors ranging from the ridiculous to the realistic. Jon and Dean have sat down (with help from Neal's article on the site) to talk about what we expect to see from the iPhone 11! Think we are on the money or a mile off? One way to find out. 

We love Fantasy Football, it's tech, data and sports all wrapped into one neat little package! We've been avid players for donkeys years now so we got our league Champion Mr Jimi Kavanagh to join us to talk about: What the hell is fantasy football? Key tips on picking your team Top players to look out for Draft strategy General shithousery Join the Goosed Fantasy League and see if you can bait the...

After watching the Netflix documentary, The Great Hack, that takes a look at the Cambridge Analytica & Facebook scandals from the other side, the lads have decided to sit down and and talk all things data! How intrusive is Facebook Targeting, are our phones listening to us and is there a bigger conspiracy at play? Find out now.