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Episode 86 – Eric Bogle

Derek and Kieran are joined by singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Eric is a Scottish folk musician who emigrated to Australia in 1969. His songs “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda,” “Leaving Nancy,” have been covered by a growing list of artists, including The Pogues, Mary Black, Donovan, Billy Bragg, and The Dubliners. The Fureys rendition of…

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Episode 85 – Nick Heyward

On this weeks episode. Kieran and Derek are joined by singer/songwriter Nick Heyward. Nick rose to prominence with his band Haircut 100 and had a slew of top ten hits including “Favorite Shirts (Boy meets Girl)”,” Fantastic Day” and “Love Plus One” which seen Nick nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. Upon leaving Haircut 100…

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Episode 84 – Trevor Devall

Derek and Kieran are joined by Trevor Devall. A native of Canada, Trevor is  a prolific voice artist having performed in hundreds of animated productions including television, movies and video games. Working on titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Lego Star Wars series and Johnny Test.Trevor has recently voiced a host of characters…

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Episode 83 – Jo Willems

Kieran and Derek are joined by Jo Willems. Jo is a renowned cinematographer who started his career on music videos for acts such as Prince, Britney Spears and Linkin Park. Jo progressed to movies working on The Hunger Games, Finch and Limitless. We discuss how it was to work with Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks…

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Episode 82 – Arlo Guthrie

Derek and Kieran are joined by folk music legend Arlo Guthrie. A strong advocate for social justice through songs of protest Arlo would follow in the footsteps of his father, the great Woody Guthrie. We talk about growing up surrounded by music and how his illegal dumping of household rubbish would turn out to be…

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Episode 81 – George Christopher

Kieran and Derek are joined by actor George Christopher. Playing Ziggy Greaves in the classic BBC show, Grange Hill, would catapult a young George into the conscious of millions of teenagers across Great Britain and Ireland. The hit show was known for its gritty and realistic storylines. Join us as George discusses his role in…

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Episode 80 – Paul Young

Derek and Kieran are joined for the 80th episode by an 80’s icon, Paul Young. The legendary English singer, songwriter and musician regaled us with stories from his glittering career. Enjoy our stroll through all the hits and the stories behind them. We also discuss the many live shows Paul preformed including Live Aid and…

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Episode 79 – Jason Falkner

Derek and Kieran are joined by American songwriter, musician, and guitarist Jason Falkner. A classically trained musician who was a member of the bands Jellyfish, The Three O’Clock and The Grays. Falkner has also released six solo albums to critical acclaim. As an in demand session musician and producer he has contributed to a host…

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Episode 78 – Matthew Devereux

Kieran and Derek are joined by Matthew Devereux. The Pale are a Dublin band who formed in 1990. Busking on Grafton Street would allow the band develop their sound while building a reputation as one of the Ireland’s best live bands. The Pale are touring the 30th anniversary of ‘Here’s One I Made Earlier’ and…

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Episode 77 – Graeme Clark

Kieran and Derek are joined by Wet Wet Wet founding member Graeme Clark. Graeme penned classics such as Goodnight Girl, Angel Eyes and Wishing I Was Lucky. Forming in Clydebank, Scotland in the early 80’s, Wet Wet Wet were propelled into the limelight from humble roots rehearsing in each others houses as teenage friends to…

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