The People I Know

Katie Coull talks about her new play "Celtic Sisters".

The intro from the main podcast, Episode #8 - Katie Coull Katie Coull is an actor/director/producer and powerful woman from Scotland. In this episode we talk about her new play "Celtic Sisters", what it's like to produce a low budget play in London, how far women have come - and how much further they still need to go.

Katie Coull is an actor/director/producer and powerful woman from Scotland. In this episode we talk about her new play "Celtic Sisters", what it's like to produce a low budget play in London, how far women have come - and how much further they still need to go. Check out the play's Facebook page here. Get your tickets for the event here. Thank you Caitlin Sinclair for producing the music included in the podcast!

An entrepreneur gives his advice on how to convert your ideas into a business.

The intro from the main podcast, Episode #7 - Niall McKeever Niall McKeever is an entrepreneur, digital nomad and a sound man from Derry. In this episode we talk about his latest business venture "The Weekend University", his path to becoming a self employed businessman, his advice for anyone interested in turning their passions into money making opportunities and what it's like to be a digital nomad living in Bulgaria.

Niall McKeever is an entrepreneur, digital nomad and a sound man from Derry. In this episode we talk about his latest business venture "The Weekend University", his path to becoming a self employed businessman, his advice for anyone interested in turning their passions into money making opportunities and what it's like to be a digital nomad living in Bulgaria. If you're interested in Niall's work, check out TheWeekendUniversity.com Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Quixoticelixer Rory Gallagher - Bad Penny The Verve - Lucky Man

Christy 'Brophy' Smith is a local character and my Grand-Uncle. Mick Chambers (my Father) also joins the conversation as a link between Christy and me. Listen in to hear about where Christy grew up & worked, why the Christian Brothers didn't practice what they preached and his one bit of advice for young people. Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Quixoticelixer Tom Lenihan - Stick To The Cratur (Poteen) Commentary from Offaly v Kerry (1982 All-Ireland Football Final)

A Zen Buddhist student of 25 years answers an essential question, why meditate?

The intro from the main podcast, Episode #5 - Tom Cleary Tom Cleary is an experienced Zen Buddhist student who has practiced Zazen (seated meditation) on a regular basis for 25 years. Listen in on our chat to hear about his relationship with organised religion, why it’s a good idea to meditate, his take on mindfulness and the Taoist concept of Wu Wei.

Tom Cleary is an experienced Zen Buddhist student who has practiced Zazen (seated meditation) on a regular basis for 25 years. Listen in on our chat to hear about his relationship with organised religion, why it’s a good idea to meditate, his take on mindfulness and the Taoist concept of Wu Wei. If you would like to learn more about Zen and the group that practices meditation sessions in Galway, check out http://www.zenireland.com. Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Quixoticelixer R.E.M – Losing My Religion Alan Watts – What Do You Desire? (Except from one of his lectures)

The intro from the main podcast, Episode #4 - Myles McGarrigle Myles McGarrigle is an Engineering PhD candidate, world traveller and all-round sound man. Listen in on our chat to hear about the Donegal identity, how he got on when he was travelling around Iran, the celebrity status of being white in certain foreign countries and why it’s a good idea to travel and see the world.

Myles McGarrigle is an Engineering PhD candidate, world traveller and all-round sound man. Listen in on our chat to hear about the Donegal identity, how he got on when he was travelling around Iran, the celebrity status of being white in certain foreign countries and why it’s a good idea to travel and see the world. Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Quixoticelixer VULFPECK - 1612 Modern Talking - Brother Louie

Myles and I talking about the weird compliment of being asked for a selfie by people from other countries

Myles talking about some of his observations while visiting Iran

Some thoughts on why its important to travel and see the world

The Intro from the main podcast, Episode #3 - Ed Fagan Ed Fagan is an Engineering PhD candidate, space/technology/science enthusiast and all-round smart guy. Listen in on our chat to hear about why and why not to do post-graduate academic research, what’s going on out in space at the moment, how social media makes you the product and how to live life without a job after the machines take over

Ed Fagan is an Engineering PhD candidate, space/technology/science enthusiast and all-round smart guy. Listen in on our chat to hear about why and why not to do post-graduate academic research, what’s going on out in space at the moment, how social media makes you the product and how to live life without a job after the machines take over Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Quixoticelixer Gorillaz - Kids With Guns R.E.M - It's The End Of The World

A Snippet of the main podcast, Ep #3 - Ed Fagan Some thoughts on the best and worst reasons to get involved with post-graduate research

A Snippet from the main podcast, Episode #3 - Ed Fagan Ed chatting about what’s currently going on in outer space

A Snippet of the main podcast, Ep #3 - Ed Fagan Some thoughts on Facebook’s AI algorithms and how the combination of “free” social media and advertising makes YOU a product