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inspireland podcast
by Dave Curran
Based out of Dublin, Ireland the Inspireland podcast hopes to make what's relevant, interesting. On the show Dave Curran interviews people from all over the world with a wide variety of backgrounds.The interviews are long format in an attempt to get beyond the sound bite culture that has come to dominate much of modern media.Topics covered by the show will be as wide ranging as the interests of the host. The show will be released fortnightly at massive expense and great inconvenience. Subscribe and enjoy.
Episodes
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Pop Filter: Best of 2016
There's too much pop culture to possibly keep track of. There are so many podcasts, apps, boxsets, books, and movies clamouring for your attention that it's hard to know which are worth exploring. That's where Pop Filter comes in. The producer/editor behind the Inspireland Podcast, Wil McDermott,...
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E51 Kliph Nesteroff: History Of US Comedy
Kliph Nesteroff joins me on the show to discuss his bestselling book The Comedians; Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy. The Comedians chronicles the evolution of comedy from interval acts in burlesque shows, through its growth on radio and tv, to the glory days of Las...
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POP FILTER: BLACK MIRROR
***THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS*** In episode #3 of Pop Filter I join Wil and Lorraine to discuss the first few episodes of Netflix's bleak but brilliant Black Mirror. Black Mirror was written by the always excellent Charlie Brooker and the current 6 episodes are the first installment of a 12 part…
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E50 Dara O'Kearney: Poker Pro
In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to be joined in the studio by professional Irish poker player, Dara O'Kearney. Dara, or Doke as he's known in the poker world, gave a wide ranging and fascinating interview that's definitely one of my favourites to date. It's a long one but a good…
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POP FILTER: WESTWORLD
In episode #2 of Pop Filter Wil and Lorraine discuss the first few episodes of HBO's Westworld. Westworld is based on a 1973 film of the same name that was written and directed by novelist, Michael Crichton. Westworld blends the Western and Sci-Fi genres and has a stellar cast. The reviews for…
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E49 Virginia Heffernan: The Internet As Art
I've read books and think pieces about the internet but none have come close to describing the web's awesome yet terrifying power as well as Magic And Loss by Virginia Heffernan. Heffernan, who has been described as "...one of the mothers of the internet.", views the web as a massive work of art...
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POP FILTER: AMANDA KNOX
We break from the norm for this episode as Wil McDermott, editor of Inspireland Podcast, sits down with our mutual friend, Lorraine Harton to discuss something from popular culture. In this episode they discuss Netflix's Amanda Knox documentary. Enjoy. Dave
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E48 Easkey Britton: Soulful Surfer
In episode #48 I was joined by Ireland's first lady of surfing, Easkey Britton. Surfing is so deep in Easkey's DNA that she was named after a famous wave off Ireland's west coast. More recently, Easkey has shifted her focus from competitive big wave surfing to using her training and research to...
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E47 Constantin Gurdgiev: Economics As Art
For episode #47 I was joined by the economist Dr Constantin Gurdgiev. When the Irish economy crashed and everybody was desperately searching for answers and solutions I often heard Constantin on the radio and was instantly attracted to his knowledge of economics and his ability to communicate...
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E46 James Bloodworth: Myth Of Meritocracy
In episode #46 I was joined by journalist and author, James Bloodworth. James's book, The Myth Of Meritocracy, is a detailed investigation of the inequalities at the heart of how society works. Bloodworth has found that if you're born poor you'll stay poor in spite of the widely-held belief that...
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E45 Sarah Knight: Give Less Fucks
In episode #45 I was joined by the wonderfully sweary Sarah Knight to discuss the philosophy behind her bestselling book: The Life Changing Magic Of Not Giving A Fuck. This book's philosophy is more than a gimmick and helps us identify the things in our lives that bring us joy while…
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E44 Dr Philip Nitschke: Euthanasia
For episode #44 I was joined by Dr Philip Nitschke of Exit International. In 1996, Nitschke became the first doctor to administer a legal, voluntary, lethal injection to a terminally ill patient. For the short period that euthanasia was legal in Australia Nitschke oversaw 4 voluntary suicides....
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E43 Amanda Fielding: Psychedelics
In episode #43 I was joined by Amanda Fielding, founder and director of the Beckley Foundation. The Beckley Foundation are currently involved in pioneering research into the effect of psychedelics on the brain and their possible use in treatment for mental conditions such as PTSD, depression,...
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E42 Michael Boran: Photographer
In this episode it was my pleasure to be joined by photographer Michael Boran. We met in Dublin's Kevin Kavanagh gallery to look at, and discuss, Michael's latest solo exhibition, Through The Undergrowth. I was worried that talking about photographs might prove to be as difficult as bicycling…
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E41 Brian Boutwell: Criminologist
In Ep#41 I was joined by biosocial criminologist, Brian Boutwell PhD. Brian works as an associate professor at St Louis University in the US and his passion for his subject is contagious. Boutwell's writing on the often overlooked role of heritability as a driver for behaviour is…
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E40 Maria Konnikova: The Psychology Of The Con
In this short episode I was joined by psychologist and author, Maria Konnikova. Maria was born in Russia but moved to the US with her family when she was 4 years old. Maria studied psychology and creative writing in Harvard where she was lucky enough to be tutored by Steven Pinker before…
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E39 Fearghal O'Nuallain: Irish Adventurer
In episode 39 I was joined in the studio by adventurous Irish geography teacher Fearghal O'Nuallain. Fearghal trained as a chef in several exclusive restaurants before waking up hungover one morning to the serendipitous discovery that he had emptied his bank account to buy a touring bike and...
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E38 Annie Kirwan: Pilates Preacher
In this episode I was joined by pilates instructor, health blogger, and self confessed science geek, Annie Kirwan. Annie has a degree in biological science and a masters in molecular immunology. This science background, together with her experience of high level sports, led Annie to Platinum...
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E37 John Seabrook: The Song Machine
In Episode #37 I was joined by John Seabrook, author of The Song Machine: Inside the hit factory. John is a writer for the excellent The New Yorker where he writes about "... the intersection between commerce and creativity in the fields of technology, design, and music." The Song Machine is...
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E36 Frank Berry: Filmmaker
In this episode I was joined by filmmaker, teacher, and personal friend Frank Berry. Frank's latest award winning feature film, I Used To Live Here, is an examination of the phenomenon of suicide clusters told entirely using a cast and crew from an area affected by one such cluster. Our...
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E35 Thaddeus Russell: Renegade Historian
In episode #35 I was joined by US historian and cultural critic, Thaddeus Russell. Thaddeus is best known for his brilliantly titled book: A Renegade History Of The United States. Michael Simmons of LA weekly described Renegade History as; "...the story of our country told by the fuck-ups,...
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E34 Alastair Humphreys: Living Adventurously
In this episode I was joined by adventurer, author, and speaker Alastair Humphreys. Alastair has gone on several massive adventures but is at pains to point out that he is as lazy and cautious as the rest of us. Alastair was named a National Geographic Adventurer Of The Year in 2012 for his...
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E33 Justin Wren: The Big Pygmy
In this episode I was joined from Fort Worth, Texas, by Justin "The Big Pygmy" Wren. Justin is a professional MMA fighter but his principal fight is for the rights of the 'forgotten' Mbuti Pygmy slaves in eastern Congo. Still only 27, Justin has packed a lot into his life so far. He has gone from...
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E32 Jamie Bartlett: The Dark Net
In this episode I was joined by Jamie Bartlett, author of The Dark Net: Inside the digital underworld. The Dark Net explores the vast and hidden network of sites that engines like Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can't access. It's a world where people can be anyone they want and largely…
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E31 Kirby Ferguson: Remixing Conspiracies
In this episode I was joined by the creator of online video hit Everything Is A Remix, Kirby Ferguson. Kirby's first series was described by The Guardian as: "...occasionally feeling like a PowerPoint presentation by the world's most coked-up history professor." While Kirby's documentary style is...
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E30 Dr Joe Marshalla: Repeatlessness
What is the purpose of your life? This is the question that Dr Joe Marshalla found himself asking after a near death experience. Dr Joe uses his unique blend of philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and physics to communicate his philosophy of life to the world. This philosophy is best expressed…
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E29 Aoife McLysaght: Geneticist
In episode 28 I was joined by gregarious geneticist Aoife McLysaght. Aoife works in the Molecular Evolution Lab in Trinity College, Dublin. Aoife is currently engaged in a European Research Council funded search for genes that cause diseases. Sadly for me Aoife debunked my favourite genetic myth...
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E28 Vex Ashley on Making Porn
In episode 28 I was joined by cam-girl and porn actress Vex Ashley. I came across Vex when I read an article about her and her work in Esquire magazine. In the article Vex spoke so intelligently and frankly about her career and her place within the porn/sexwork industry that I knew I had to have...
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E27.5 Grainne Martin: Bikram Yogi
In inbetweenisode 27.5 I was joined by Bikram yoga teacher, Grainne Martin. We met in Grainne's studio in Fairview, Dublin shortly after a class has finished and spoke as the room slowly cooled. Grainne has been practicing Bikram since 2003 and in 2006 she made the decision to travel to Los…
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E27 Ashley Merryman: The Science Of Winning & Losing
In this episode I was joined on the phone from LA by New York Times bestselling author, Ashley Merryman. Merryman, along with her co-author Po Bronson, have written two award winning popular science books; NurtureShock: New Thinking About Parenting, and Top Dog: The Science Of Winning & Losing....
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E26 Ruairi McKiernan on Travelling, Fear, Mindfulness, & Embracing Uncertainty.
In episode 26 it was my pleasure to sit down with Ruairi McKiernan. Ruairi is a social innovator, leader, writer, speaker, and member of Ireland's Council of State. During our conversation we discussed the following topics; What it was like growing up near the Northern Irish border in the 1980s....
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E25 Dr Andrew Hill: Cognitive Neuroscientist
In this episode I was delighted to be joined on the phone by Dr Andrew Hill. Andrew is, among other things, a lecturer at UCLA and the head of neuroscience at nootropic producer truBrain. So. Neuroscience. What do most of us know about the way our brains operate?, very little. It was great to…
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E24 Eugene Jarecki:
In this episode I was joined on the phone by author and documentary filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. Jarecki began as a director of stage plays before moving to the moving image and his last 2 feature length documentaries, Why We Fight and The House I live In, both won the Grand Joury Prize for...
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E23 Oliver Burkeman on Happiness for Skeptics
For episode 23 I was joined on the phone by the always excellent Oliver Burkeman. Burkeman is an award winning columnist and author writing about the self-help culture, social psychology, philosophy, and the negative path to happiness. During the episode we discuss: The pitfalls of modern…
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E22 Jon Ronson on Public Shaming
In this episode it was my great pleasure to be joined by Jon Ronson. Jon has worked as a columnist for TimeOut and the Guardian, has made lots of excellent tv and radio, has written multiple bestselling books, and co-wrote the movie Frank. We met in Dublin's elegant Merrion Hotel to discuss Jon's...
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E21 Frank Meeink: Recovering Skinhead
In this episode I was joined on the phone by recovering skinhead Frank Meeink. During his teens Frank was one of the most notorious and violent skinheads on the east coast of the US. Frank's story is one of the broken American family, inner city life, addiction, abandonment, racism, violence and...
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E20 Steve Doogan: Illustrator, Prankster
In this episode I was joined in my kitchen by Glaswegian illustrator Steve Doogan. Steve was one of 9 children born into an Irish catholic family in Glasgow. Why did Steve get into art? because he was the best in his class at drawing horses! Steve was thrown out of college at 17, a decision he...
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E19 Dragana Jurisic: Photographer
In this episode I was joined by Irish based photographer Dragana Jurisic. Dragana's life as a photographer began the day her family's building burned to the gound as war began in former Yugoslavia. I met Dragana at the end of a long day of shooting for her latest project My Own Unknown. Dragana…
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E18 Andy Puddicombe: Meditation Man
In this episode it was my sincere pleasure to be joined by Andy Puddicombe. Andy is a former Buddhist monk and has a degree in circus arts but is best know as the co-founder, and voice, of the headspace meditation website and app. Andy recently spoke at the Web Summit in Dublin, has contributed...
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30 Days 2: Language, Full Moon Swim, Float Tank
The episode where the gang, joined by special guest Dave O' Connor, discuss their attempts to learn a language in 30 days, their experience of a full moon night-swim (contains nudity), and how they got on in a sensory deprivation tank. Enjoy.
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E17 Katie Aquino: Futurist
In this episode I was joined by futurist Katie Aquino. What's a futurist? I'm glad you asked. A futurist is someone who explores and predicts the possibilities and probabilities of the technological future. Phew! Futurists are like weather forecasters except tech is the weather. Aquino, AKA Miss...
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E16 Hayley Quinn: Dating Expert
In this episode I was joined by award winning female dating expert Hayley Quinn. Hayley describes her teenage self as "...too shy, too fat, too poor, and too brainy." The difficulties she faced in her formative years, including having disabled parents, inform Hayley's unique brand of…
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30 Days 1: Running, UrbEx, Tattoo
The 30 Day Challenge Club is an attempt by myself and a few friends to do some of the things that we often talk about doing but never get done. The idea is threefold but open to change. The basic concept is that every 30 Days we; Do the same thing every day (run, learn a language, eat only clean...
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E15 Louise O'Neill: Author & Feminist
In this episode I was joined by the charming, intelligent, and fiercely honest Louise O' Neill. Louise is an author and feminist who is currently best known for her prizewinning book 'Only Ever Yours' which is a terrifying examination of the pressure on girls to conform to society's expectations…
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E14 Andrew Keen: The Internet Is Not The Answer
In this episode we talk to Andrew Keen. Keen started life as an internet entrepreneur but is best known for his books that critique the impact the internet has on our culture, politics, and society. Keen has written 3 books on the subject of the internet; The Cult of the Amateur: How Today's...
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E13 Brad Garrett: Urban Explorer
In this episode of the podcast we are joined by urban explorer Brad Garrett. Brad is an LA native and qualified and worked as an archaelogist before discovering urban exploration or Urbex as it's more commonly known. When Brad turned 16 and got his driving licence he took the opposite direction…
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E12 John Perkins-Economic Hitman
In this episode I spoke to John Perkins, Economic Hitman. I have been chasing John since I first started the podcast and was delighted to have him for 40 mins. During the show we discuss John's childhood, his heroes as a student of Economics, and his subsequent vetting by the NSA prior to his...
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E11.5 Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying
Firstly, apologies for the sound at the start of this recording. It was my first attempt at recording outdoors and the wind noise is pretty strong at the start. Secondly, I recorded this in June but am only releasing now so the talk of good weather seems a long way away. Thirdly, it was my first...
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E11 Mark Cousins - Filmmaker, wanderer, artist
In this episode of the Inspireland podcast we are joined by filmmaker and wanderer Mark Cousins. Mark is passionately in love with his chosen art, filmmaking, and this love radiates from his voice when he discusses his subject. Mark first came to my attention during my time as a student when his...
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E10 T Christian Miller- Investigative Journalist
In this episode of the Inspireland podcast we speak to investigative journalist T Christian Miller. Miller is an old school investigative journalist working in the very new school ProPublica. Miller recently wrote the brilliant essay Firestone and the Warlord and was involved in the Frontline...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Based out of Dublin, Ireland the Inspireland podcast hopes to make what's relevant, interesting. On the show Dave Curran interviews people from all over the world with a wide variety of backgrounds.The interviews are long format in an attempt to get beyond the sound bite culture that has come to dominate much of modern media.Topics covered by the show will be as wide ranging as the interests of the host. The show will be released fortnightly at massive expense and great inconvenience. Subscribe and enjoy.
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