EP 37 Pub Sessions: Eddie Sherlock (The Rattling Kind)

Welcome to something brand new on The Road Podcast — the first ever “Pub Sessions” episode. No studio lights, no fancy setup, just two mics, two pints, and a real conversation in a real Dublin pub. And who better to kick off this new format than Eddie Sherlock of The Rattling Kind, one of the most genuine voices in Irish music today.We recorded this in the Kilmardinny pub in Santry, and the whole vibe is exactly what a pub session should be — relaxed, raw, honest, full of laughs, and absolutely soaked in Dublin soul. You’ll hear the clink of glasses, the ambient chatter, and the heartbeat of the place as we talk. It’s as real as it gets.Eddie brings us deep into his world as a songwriter and storyteller. He talks through the craft, the spark, the discipline, and the strange magic moments when a song lands fully formed. One of his biggest tracks, “King of the Road,” was written in just two hours and has since exploded past 11 million streams on Spotify — a huge achievement for an independent Irish artist. We dig into how it happened, what triggered it, and why that song connected with so many.We also chat about “All Around the Town,” another massive fan favourite, plus stories behind The Rattling Kind’s newest work and the journey toward their 2025 album “Home.” Eddie opens up about the themes, the heart, the honesty, and the Dublin grit behind the record, giving a proper look into the creative mind behind the music.Outside the tunes, Eddie brings us back to a wild chapter of his younger life — playing for the first ever Irish national ice hockey team. The characters, the scrapes, the camaraderie, the lessons… all part of the fabric that shaped him long before stepped into a booth or onto a stage.This episode is packed with real Dublin storytelling — laughs, nostalgia, philosophy, creativity, life lessons, songwriting gems, and the kind of raw, honest chat you only get sitting across from someone in a pub with no filters and no agenda. Proper session energy.What’s inside:– The launch of Pub Sessions– Eddie’s biggest songs & their backstories– “King of the Road”: written in 2 hours, 11M+ Spotify streams– “All Around the Town”: another huge fan favourite– The album “Home” (2025)– Working with Damien Dempsey & Christy Dignam– Eddie’s writing process & creativity– The Rattling Kind’s journey– Early life & Ireland’s first national ice hockey team– Dublin culture, storytelling, philosophy– Pure pub-table magicIf you enjoy the episode, throw it on your story, share it with a mate, or stick it on during a night drive. Every share helps the show grow, and it means a lot.Follow The Road Podcast:Instagram: @the_road_podcastTikTok: @the_road.podcast5YouTube: @TheRoadpodcast-z8bSpotify & Acast: The Road PodcastFollow Eddie Sherlock & The Rattling Kind:Instagram: @therattlingkindStreaming everywhere now — including “King of the Road,” “All Around the Town,” and the latest album Home.Welcome to Pub Sessions — grab a stool, grab a pint, and enjoy the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.