All Episodes - Three Things
Everyone has a story to tell. Each episode, we invite a guest onto our podcast to tell us three things about their area of expertise. If you fancy a dive into the hidden worlds around us, then this is the podcast for you. This show is hosted by George Hooker, and produced by Kevin Brennan.
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Emma Langford // Songwriting
In this episode we're welcoming Limerick lady Emma Langford - singer songwriter extraordinaire.Emma chose three things:Travel / Loss / Place
Sebastian Pecznik // Film Music
This episode we're talking to Sebastian Pecznik, composer and guitarist, about the world of music for film and advertising. We discuss working with directors, rock songs changing the world, and finding a way into classical music. Sebastian sees us out with a performance on the Ronroco - an instrument of his native Argentina. Sebastian chose three things:Composition / Story / Purpose
Nicholas Ryan-Purcell // Autism
This week we're talking to documentary filmmaker, Nicholas Ryan-Purcell, about his journey with autism. Nicholas chose three things:Socialising / Focus / Learning
Betty Jean Corcoran // About Betty
Betty is a fashion designer, vintage virtuoso, and icon in the making. This episode we talk three things about her new label, About Betty.Betty chose three things:Curiosity / Comparison / Identity
Cathy Flynn // Dublin Digital Radio
This week we have DJ and organiser, Cathy Flynn, who is going to tell us three things about Dublin Digital Radio. DDR is an online community radio station that's making waves in the Irish music scene. Cathy chose three things: Organisation / Media / Community
Dara Connolly // Crossing Boundaries
This week we have Dara Connolly, who is CEO of Common Purpose Ireland, a non-profit that helps leaders to cross boundaries in business and society. Dara chose three things: Diversity / Opportunity / Leadership
Danielle McVeigh // Professional Golf
Danielle is a business consultant and former professional golfer. She also manages the Irish ladies golf team. Danielle tells us about her experience of professional sport, why she left golf to follow a new life, and the things she learnt along the way. Danielle chose three things: People - Awareness - Learning
Eugene // Manual Labour
This week we're talking with Eugene, who is a manual labourer from Moldova. He tells us about life on construction sites around Dublin, and gives us a window into his life, and this intensive, sometimes dangerous profession.Eugene chose three things:Value of Labour - Skips - Motivation
Eimhin McNamara // Stop-Motion Animation
In this weeks episode of Three Things, we welcome Eimhin McNamara, who is an animator and co-founder of Dublin animation studio Paper Panther.Eimhin specialises in stop-motion animation and gives us an inside look into the world of professional animation. Eimhin chose three things:Building a team - Creating a world - Working with limitations
Deborah Ryan // Student Digestive
This week we welcome Deborah Ryan, who is a chef and a food writer for the Student Irish Times. We talk everything from working in a professional kitchen to surviving a student one. And here is her recipe to Gratitude Muesli. It's delish. Deborah chose three things:Ingredients - Cupboards - Cooking
Aran O'Grady // Musical Arrangement
In episode four of Three Things, we're talking with musician and composer Aran O'Grady about musical arrangement. We discuss the world of professional music, and life as a musician.Aran chose three things:Interpretation / Balance / Performance
Maureen Taylor // Thinking like a founder
Maureen is CEO and co-founder of SNP communications, and an expert in public speaking. Maureen and her team mentor founders and corporate leaders alike, and is known as a silicone valley guru. Mo chose three things: Communication - The Founder Mindset - Improv
Laura Lavelle // Burlesque
Laura Lavelle is a Burlesque performer, producer, and host of the Cabaret Limerick. In this episode she talks to us about why she loves this old form of striptease, and how she's bringing it back. Laura chose three things:Body Image - Liberation - Humour
Joan Mulloy // Professional offshore solo sailing
In this episode of Three Things, we welcome Joan Mulloy, who is a professional offshore sailor and aims to be the first Irish woman to compete in the Vendee Globe - circumnavigating the globe, solo.Joan chose three things:Sleep - Determination - Risk