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In Conversation With...
by In Conversation With...
'In Conversation With...' is an interview podcast where young Irish college students talk to recognised and prolific figures within the worlds of sport, the arts, politics and more!
Episodes
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Mario Rosenstock
Capping off this season of ICW interviews is one of Ireland's most celebrated impressionists and comedians: Mario Rosenstock. Mario is most famous for his myriad of impressions of famous and renowned figures, which has led to Mario becoming famous on radio through Gift Grub; starring in his own...
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Shane Beatty
This week we welcome Newstalk reporter Shane Beatty. We discussed his career path through the Irish media industry and being a reporter at the forefront of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Welshy
Ross Walsh from Kilkenny, better known as Welshy is an Irish DJ known for his remixes of renowned songs such as Dancing in the Moonlight, C'mon Ye Black and Tans and many more. His remixes and tunes across YouTube and Soundcloud have earned him millions of listens and gigs across the country.…
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Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
Today we talk to the ladies behind the very successful 'Aisling' book series, Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen. We talk to the gals about everything from DCU memories, co-writing a book, film adaptations, and best of all, the return of our beloved All-Star Mr. & Mrs. segment!
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Chris Kabs
In this episode of the podcast, Colm and Gavin talk to on-the-rise music producer and artist Chris Kabs. Chris has lived in Congo and Sweden but has made Ireland his home for most of his adult life, where he's made a name for himself as a producer for Irish acts such as JYellowL and Tebi Rex.…
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Tebi Rex (again)
An ICW first, repeat guests!! For the first time, we have guests returning to the show, none other than our favourite Kildare duo, Tebi Rex. We welcomed the boys back on after our first meeting wayyyy back in October 2018. Since then the boys have released a successful album in 'The Young Will…
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Michael Fry
The boys are back, kinda. With travel restrictions having been in place for the past three months our ability to interview has been slightly altered. However thanks to the beautiful medium of Zoom we now have a whole host of fresh interviews ready for you to enjoy, starting with the one and only...
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Chloe Watkins
Today we welcome Irish international hockey player Chloe Watkins to the podcast to talk about that historic run to the 2018 World Cup final, qualifying for the Olympics and the 20x20 campaign among many other things. Hope you enjoy!
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Jacqui Hurley
After a brief hiatus, we have another interview for you to enjoy. This time with sports broadcaster and fierce athlete in her own right, Jacqui Hurley. We talked to Jacqui about her early upbringing in Australia, her adoration for all things sport and her role in the brilliant 20x20 campaign. Enjoy!
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Eoin Lyons
This week's episode brings you an interview with DJ and founder of the collective, Lost, Eoin Lyons. We talked to Eoin about Lost's humble beginnings back in his hometown of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, bringing the idea to Dublin and we also took a wider look at Dublin nightlife in general…
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Emma Nolan
Today we welcome FM104 DJ but more importantly proud Waterford woman Emma Nolan. In a lively discussion we talked about Emma's already journeyed radio career, the rapidly expanding Irish hip-hop scene and her love for Waterford.
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Eoin Sheahan
This week's guest is MPS alum, former Deputy Head of DCUfm and Off The Ball presenter, Eoin Sheahan. We travelled to Eoin's HQ in the Off The Ball studio to chat with him about a range of topics including his time at DCU, how he broke into the ranks of OTB and of course we picked his brain for…
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Darren Conway
Today we welcome content creator and Mary Lou McDonald's best mate, Darren Conway, to the podcast. We talked to Darren about his humble beginnings growing up in Finglas, gaining notoriety on social media, his love for Dublin culture and much more!
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JyellowL
In this episode, we talk to one of the leading lights in the Irish hip-hop, JyellowL. With a string of successful singles, an appearance on the FIFA 20 soundtrack and a quickly approaching album, it's been an exciting time for J and you can hear him reflect on all of that and more in this episode!
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Eithne Shortall
Today's episode sees us chat to accomplished author and journalist Eithne Shortall. We chatted to Eithne about her literary works, her career in journalism, her to time studying in our beloved DCU as well as many more interesting topics in between.
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Matt Cooper
After a two and a half month hiatus we are back, and what an episode we have for you today. Today's guest is veteran radio broadcaster and journalist Matt Cooper. Matt invited us to Marconi House where we chatted about Matt's own career in journalism and broadcasting, his views on the current…
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Shine A Light
In a special live episode of ICW, we chatted to Craig McHugh (Vice-President of the Dublin region of the USI), Cathal Curry (Project Manager at social enterprise, Giveback.ie), Paul Kelly (Manager of Youth Services at Focus Ireland) and Laura Horan (Community Fundraising Executive at Focus…
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Brave Giant
We’re back! After a long summer break we are back with a brand new interview with Irish indie/alternative band Brave Giant. We talked to Podge and Ross from the band about their upcoming album, White Pink + Blue, and their nationwide tour starting this Sunday in their native country of Longford...
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David Norris
Lively interview with Senator David Norris discussing his storied political career and the social issues prevalent in today's society.
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Marty Guilfoyle
Today’s guest is Spin 103.8 DJ and all round nice guy Marty Guilfoyle.
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Ken Robinson
In this edition of In Conversation With... we bring you a chat with CEO of DCU Sport, elite sports coach and lecturer, Ken Robinson. Ken's impressive CV is outweighed only by his level of friendliness and engagement. Ken's reputation proceeds him with glowing reviews from all he has worked with…
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George Hamilton
This week we welcome the voice of soccer on RTÉ, Mr George Hamilton. The Ulster man had great stories and anecdotes to share with us as well as invaluable advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in the media.
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Rob O’Hanrahan
Today we interview a secondary school teacher.... and FM104 DJ and sports reporter Rob O’Hanrahan. Rob was kind enough take a break from teaching the leaders of the tomorrow to drop into DCU for a chat about his early starts in journalism, his experience as a broadcaster and how that all balances...
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Darragh Maloney
This week RTÉ sport’s presenter, commentator and reporter Darragh Maloney swings by for a chat with the lads. Darragh spilled all on his early career in sports journalism, his fond memories of traveling as a commentator for the national broadcaster and the pressures of presenting live television.
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Al Foran
Today we welcome Louis Van Gaal, Katie Taylor, Eamon Dunphy and many more to the podcast in the form of genius impressionist, Mr. Al Foran. Al was kind enough to invite us out to his lovely Malahide home (not Portmarnock Gavin) and we had a great time talking to Al about the trials and…
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Ed Smith
This week we took another trip down to Digges Lane to visit the lovely Ed Smith for a chat. We talked to Ed about growing up in his native Cork, the move to the big smoke and his evergreen radio career as well as fond memories of the late and great Tony Fenton.
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Daire Keogh
This week we welcome Deputy President and self-proclaimed Sergio Romero of DCU, Mr. Daire Keogh. We chatted to Daire about what the position of Deputy entails as well as his illustrious academic career across multiple higher education institutions.
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Keith Walsh
Today’s episode is with wonderful Keith Walsh of Breakfast Republic. Keith delivered some of his famous dry humour and wit as he recounted his radio journey to date that’s seen him all the way to Breakfast Republic on 2fm. We even test how Newbridge Keith is!
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Mícheál Carey
Today’s episode sees TG4 presenter Mícheál Carey drop by DCU for a chat about his career in Irish TV so far, alternative career paths and his love for his native Donegal!
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Music and the Mind Discussion with Paddy Hanna and GodKnows
In our first ever live podcast, Gavin and Colm sat down with singer-songwriter Paddy Hanna and MC God Knows to talk about music and mental health and the connection between the two. This was recorded on Wednesday April 3rd as part of the ANAM cultural festival that took place in DCU last week.
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Delorentos
This week we bring you a lovely chat with Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos. Aside from being childhood friends with Colm’s uncle Kieran is also part of one of the biggest bands in Ireland at the moment. We chatted to Kieran about the formation of the band, how they got they’re name, the bumps in…
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Graham & Nathan
This week we bring you Spin 1038’s dynamic morning duo, Graham O’Toole and Nathan O’Reilly. We talked to the boys about their humble beginnings in DIT studying film, to starting on the online station FRQFM to eventually breaking into Spin and rising to the rank of breakfast show hosts. Lots of...
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Wild Youth
This is a big one! This week we welcome onto the show one of the hottest Irish bands around at the moment, Wild Youth. Conor and Dave dropped by ahead of the bands biggest ever headline gig in the Olympia on Saturday to talk about their meteoric rise to success since they first emerged onto the...
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Tommy Martin
Today's episode is with Virgin Media's main sports anchor and Co. Donegal man, Tommy Martin. We talked about Tommy's time spent in UCD, his broadcasting career with VMTV (formerly TV3) and we asked Tommy some burning questions about the sports landscape.
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Sinéad Finnegan
Today's episode brings you a chat with Dublin Ladies Senior Footballer and DCU graduate. current student AND employee, Sinéad Finnegan. We talked to Sinéad about her time spent in DCU so far as well in Colm's own native Waterford. Also among the topics of discussion were Sinéad's county career…
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Peter Collins
This week Colm, Gavin and...uh.... Gary(?) bring you a chat with Spin DJ Peter Collins. Being the same age as Greg and a lot more successful, it was interesting to talk to Peter about being such an established name in the radio industry at a relatively young age. We also touched on Peters time as…
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Rapids
We sat down with Shaun Dunne and Robbie Lawlor, the minds behind "Rapids" a documentary theatre piece highlighting the stigma surrounding HIV in Ireland. We also chatted with Ellie Marley, a current student in DCU, doing a PhD exploring shame in the narratives of women living with HIV in Ireland....
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Robbie Cannon
This week we bring you a chat with Robbie Cannon, a sports performance expert who works as a Strength and Conditioning coach with the likes of top Irish golfer Shane Lowry and a multitude of Laois football teams. As well as that Robbie also runs his own business, Cannon Performance which we also...
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Joan Burton
ICW goes political for the first time as we welcome former Tánaiste and Labour TD, Joan Burton. We talked to Joan about her storied career in politics, her various achievements with the Labour Party as well as getting to know Joan that little bit better.
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Fergal D’Arcy
We took our first ever trip to Marconi House, home of Today FM amongst others, to interview their DJ and all round sound guy Fergal D’Arcy. We talked to Fergal about his humble beginnings in Clare FM, his rise to popularity with iRadio and his move to the big shmoke to work for Today FM.
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Bryan Dobson
This is a big one folks. Legendary newscaster Bryan Dobson calls in to shed light on his famed career to date. Bryan had great stories to tell and great advice to give.
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Rachael English
This time we bring a lovely and relaxed conversation with RTÉ broadcaster and successful author Rachael English. We chatted with Rachael about her time spent in DCU doing the same course as the three of us are doing now, her early career in Clare FM and her work to date for RTÉ as well as the...
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Rick O’Shea
On the latest episode, the guys bring you an interview with another darling of RTÉ Radio, Rick O’Shea. We chat to Rick about his radio career, his move from 2fm to Gold and his love for all things sport, music and literature. Hope you enjoy!
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Ryle Nugent
This week we bring you the voice of Irish rugby for well over a decade Ryle Nugent. We talked to Ryle about his commentary career, the challenges that faced him as Head of Sport in RTÉ and of course that famous moment in the Grand Slam game of 2009 involving a certain Mr. Bowe.
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Jenny Egan
Irish international canoeist and former DCU student Jenny Egan dropped by to chat about her career so far, how she balanced academic and athletic life and her hopes as qualification for Tokyo 2020 is just on the horizon.
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Ger Canning
This time we bring you one of the most recognizable voices and friendly faces RTÉ sport has to offer. Mr Ger Canning. Ger lived up to his reputation of being the ultimate gentleman as he recounted many stories and fond memories from his storied career to date. Hope you enjoy!
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Ciara King
Lovely conversation with the one and only Ciara King from RTÉ 2FM’s Chris & Ciara. Enjoy 50 minutes of Ciara and Greg flirting and a bit of chat about her broadcasting career!
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Ross Munnelly
Our last throwback upload but definitely not least. Our very first ‘high-profile’ guest at that. Laois senior footballer and DCU Alumni Head Honcho, Ross Munnelly. We talked to Ross about his life in the footballing world and his time here in DCU.
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David McCullagh
The ICW boys welcomed author and host of RTÉ's Prime Time, David McCullagh, to The U in DCU for a chat about everything from his UCD days, his career as a political journalist, to his love for Springsteen.
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Eileen Dunne
A visit from legendary RTÉ newscaster Eileen Dunne, talking about her career and her longevity as well as some good fun along the way!
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