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Operation: Project
by Caroline Swords
I'm Caroline! Over the years, I've started a bunch of creative projects I've failed to finish.So I wanted to talk to creative people - writers, filmmakers, comedians, photographers, musicians, and more - about how they work, and what they do when things get tough - learn the secrets of finishing!From Dublin, Ireland - it's Operation: Project!
Episodes
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Caroline Swords, podcaster: 13 Steps to Breaking Up without Cracking Up
This ep of Operation: Project is a break from the norm, as I do my first solo podcast! I'm slightly embarrassed as I hit "Publish", but I'm taking that as a good sign. Normally on the pod, I talk to people I admire and respect about how they do their creative projects. It's been on a hiatus for a...
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Alan McMonagle, writer
Alan McMonagle is an award-winning Galway-based writer, with loads of short stories, radio plays and a couple of novels to his name. His latest novel, Laura Cassidy's Walk Of Fame, was published by Picador in March 2020 - an unfortunate time for marketing a new work, it being the outset of a…
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Before Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter
I recorded Episode 10 of my podcast 16th February 2020, barely 6 weeks ago. So much has changed since - then, Allie and I hugged, talked for hours right across a table, went for a leisurely lunch - things that are impossible now, to who knows when. I wanted to catch up with Allie see how she was...
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During Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter
Allie O’Rourke - stand-up comedian and comedy promoter - is one of Dublin’s hardest-working comedians, playing over 300 gigs in 18 months all over the country, refining her comedic skillset to reach and entertain everyone who sees her. I wanted to catch up with Allie see how she was getting on...
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Liam Hourican, actor
Liam Hourican - actor, impressionist, comedian - lives in London, and has been a constant comedic presence on TV and stage since the mid-00’s, with roles in The Savage Eye (RTE), The IT Crowd (Channel 4) and Tracey Ullman's Show (BBC) to name just a few. Caroline marvels at his ability to...
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Brian Gallagher, stand-up comedian
Brian Gallagher - stand-up comedian - has, in just three years, risen rapidly through the ranks of Irish comedy. Caroline respects his all-in commitment to his career: constantly in motion, he plays gigs all over Ireland and internationally, as well as co-producing one Dublin’s finest comedy...
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Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly, creative producers
Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly - creative producers - are the duo behind the annual Scene + Heard Festival of New Work in Smock Alley Theatre, now in its 5th year. Caroline applauds their combined ability to facilitate over 100 shows in under three weeks, supporting hundreds of artists as they...
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Chris O'Neill, comedy promoter
Chris O’Neill - comedy promoter - runs the twice-weekly Jesters Comedy Club in Sin É in Dublin City, one of the best clubs in town, and a hugely valuable resource for new comedians. Caroline admires how keeps the club dynamic; putting the audience first, he is always finding ways to make the...
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Anne Gildea, comedian
Anne Gildea - actor, writer, comedian, musician and founding member of groundbreaking musical comedy group The Nualas - is a true Renaissance woman. Caroline loves that no matter what Anne is doing creatively, she speaks with her unique voice, and makes her point of view heard, hilariously and…
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Alan Lambert, filmmaker
Alan Lambert - filmmaker - is a true auteur: directing, producing, even scoring his own experimental sci-fi features. Caroline is inspired by his unwavering commitment to his art and unconventional approach to all aspects of filmmaking: from funding to collaboration, he does his own thing. They...
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Kevin Boyle, yoga podcaster
Kevin Boyle - yoga teacher and podcaster - has published his “The Yoga Life” podcast week-in week-out since early 2018, and Caroline admires his consistency and dedication to getting meaningful content out there. They talk about the difficulties of delegation, the challenges of self-promotion and...
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Daragh Muldowney, photographer
Daragh Muldowney - nature photographer - travels the world with his camera, from the sand dunes of the Sahara to the frozen lakes of Siberia, showcasing his stunning imagery in exhibitions and books. He and Caroline talk about listening to yourself to find out what you love, accepting your most...
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Emily O’Callaghan, comedy promoter
Emily O'Callaghan - comedy promoter, event organiser, journalist, photographer - constantly gets creative things done, and Caroline wants to know how. They talk about getting over your fear of trying, why it's important to have a few failures behind you, and how to pack out the first night of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I'm Caroline! Over the years, I've started a bunch of creative projects I've failed to finish.So I wanted to talk to creative people - writers, filmmakers, comedians, photographers, musicians, and more - about how they work, and what they do when things get tough - learn the secrets of finishing!From Dublin, Ireland - it's Operation: Project!
HOSTED BY
Caroline Swords
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I'm Caroline! Over the years, I've started a bunch of creative projects I've failed to finish.So I wanted to talk to creative people - writers, filmmakers, comedians, photographers, musicians, and more - about how they work, and what they do when things get tough - learn the secrets of...
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Operation: Project is created and hosted by Caroline Swords.
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