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Episode 76 – Phelim Drew

Derek and Kieran are joined by Dublin actor and musician Phelim Drew. We discuss his career in film, tv, the theatre and of course music. Phelim is touring his new show, The Drew House Band Remembering Ronnie, which features songs and stories about his Father, the late great Ronnie Drew. It’s a must see for…

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Episode 75 – Enter The Dragon

Kieran and Derek are discussing the 1970’s classic Enter The Dragon. Bruce Lee sadly never got to see the finished movie but it set a high bar for martial arts films and is still regarded as the ultimate Kung Fu movie. So with a deep bow to Mark for his black belt level editing skills…

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Episode 74 – Evie Sands

Kieran and Derek are joined by the legendary singer, songwriter and musician, Evie Sands. A career that spans over 50 years we discuss the early years as a teenage singer, the classic performances, albums, Northern Soul and “Get Out Of Your Own Way” Evie’s latest release. Let Christy Take It bring you Evie Sands. Thanks…

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Episode 73 – Ewen MacIntosh

Derek and Kieran are joined on this weeks episode by actor Ewen MacIntosh. Ewen is best known for his role as Keith Bishop in The Office. We discuss the process of getting cast in the part, the behind the scenes story of the TV classic and would Ewen have taken a role in the US…

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Episode 72 – Carol Decker

Kieran and Derek are joined by Carol Decker from the band T’Pau. Carol discusses her career as front woman for the British pop rock group who had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK in the late 1980’s. The band formed in 1986 in Shropshire, taking their name from a Vulcan elder of…

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Episode 71 – Gerry Leonard

Derek and Kieran are thrilled to be joined by Gerry Leonard. Gerry is a musician and producer who hails from Dublin. We discuss the music scene of the 80’s in the fair city, moving to New York and ultimately recording and touring with David Bowie. Gerry’s partnership with Bowie produced three studio albums (Next Day,…

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Episode 70 – Bev Bevan & Joy Strachan

Derek and Kieran are delighted to be joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bev Bevan. Bev has been a member of some of the most iconic bands in music history, from The Move to Electric Light Orchestra. We discuss the formation of The Move, one of the most influential bands of the…

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Episode 69 – Darryl Vidal

Derek and Kieran are joined by Darryl Vidal. The Karate Kid (1984) is one of the most iconic movies of the 80’s and we are delighted to be joined by Darryl who was pipped to a place in the All Valley Championships final by Johnny Lawrence from the Cobra Kai Dojo (BOO). We talk all…

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Episode 68 – Janne Schaffer

Kieran and Derek are feeling like a pair of Super Trooper’s as they are joined by Janne Schaffer to celebrate the release of the new studio album Voyage by ABBA. Janne is a Swedish songwriter and guitarist who has had huge solo success in his native Sweden but is better known as a session musician…

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Episode 67 – Betsy Baker

Derek and Kieran are joined by actor Betsy Baker. The Evil Dead (1981) is an iconic horror movie and launched the careers of director Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell. Betsy played Linda the girlfriend of Ash who meets a grizzly demise in the cult classic. We discuss the making of the movie and reveal…

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