Best Deb Shaw Podcasts (2024)

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Art protests, artist ruptures and Miranda July: the latest OLD NEWS w/special guest Maiza Hixson 1:09:07

7d ago1:09:07

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In Episode 362, artist, curator and recent PhD (from U.C. Santa Barbara) Maiza Hixson co-hosts this episode’s OLD NEWS, featuring updates on: protests, including the case of #metoo being spray-painted onto Gustave Courbet’s painting ‘Origin de monde,’ and how the article had a correction stating that the image was of a vulva, rather than a vagina; …

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Epis. 361- Adam Henry on what makes a successful show, and navigating the fluctuations of the art market 47:53

1M ago47:53

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To listen to the complete episode with Adam Henry as well as all past Bonus episodes, please become a Patreon supporter of the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/theconversationpod New York-based artist Adam Henry talks about: His recently ended show at Candice Madey gallery, and how he defines a ‘successful show’ (a mix of sales, critical dialo…

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Epis. 360- How to Navigate Downward Mobility as an Art Worker- Valerie Werder, Part 2 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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In the 2nd conversation with author, recovering art worker and academic Valerie Werder, she talks about: the travails of clothes shopping for her job in the blue-chip gallery, not only how fraught it was but how much it brought up class issues as she moved through the sartorial gauntlet, where her appearance as a frosty, inaccessible object was par…

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Journalist Bianca Bosker: a ‘normie Philistine’ dives into the art world working for artists, dealers and as a museum security guard in attempt to unravel its mysteries 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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Bianca Bosker, journalist and author of Get the Picture, talks about: The genesis of her deep dive into the art world - working with gallerists and artists, doing art fairs and galleries with collectors, and doing a stint as a security guard at the Guggenheim Museum – which largely came out of her need to learn whether she could learn to ‘see’ like…

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Valerie Werder turns her intense years working for a blue-chip gallery into an inspired novel, Thieves 56:21

5M ago56:21

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This episode features the 1st half of the full episode. To get the full version, please visit: Patreon.com/theconversationpod The Conversation Art Podcast | creating a podcast that goes behind the scenes of the art worlds | Patreon Recovering art worker and author of the novel Thieves, Valerie Werder talks about: Her entrance into the art world via…

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Epis. 357- Seattle artist Debra Broz on her studio routines, love of work as well as successfully navigating "the feel bad machine" that is Instagram 1:27:01

6M ago1:27:01

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Seattle-based artist and restorer Debra Broz talks about: Living in Seattle, where she moved to from Los Angeles a year and a half prior to our call; how Seattle is full of rule-followers who are also anarchists/anti-capitalists; how she found her Seattle studio, where it was important to have decent heat, especially for her sculptures; her reasons…

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Tape 35 - Outer Reach Meditation a Transcendental Experience by Nick Lay 20:59

6M ago20:59

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it begs you to come closer... You Can No Longer Turn Back... just hold your breath...count to ten... And Open Your Eyes. If you enjoyed listening to this episode or the podcast as a whole, feel free to rate the show and share your thoughts in a review. It means a lot. Thank you. Happy 2024. Show some love and support to the Author: Nick Lay Website…

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Zombie Formalism, Debt aesthetics, and AI & Art: New Yorker writer/critic Chris Wiley 1:44:44

8M ago1:44:44

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Chris Wiley- Artist, New Yorker photography critic, and contributing editor at Frieze - talks about: His fleeing upstate to the Catskills during the pandemic, and what his relative disconnect from the art world and the city has been like since the move (though he still keeps a small apt. in the city); the differences between English and American ar…

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Tape 34 - Living Will by Roger Ley 14:10

9M ago14:10

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Martin Riley leads as much a normal life as any other person, he marries, starts a family, divorces and of course like everyone else, he grows old. Now on his death bed, unable to eat, drink or talk, the decision of his end-of-life care is left to a software version of himself. A futuristic form of a living which he signed years before. If you enjo…

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Epis: 354- the Art Thief, the remarkable story of art history's most prolific stealer, with author Michael Finkel 1:24:04

9M ago1:24:04

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Michael Finkel discusses the remarkable story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the subject of his recent book, The Art Thief, including: The genesis of the book project, starting with a three-paragraph article, and eventually turning into a 10+ year-project; the style and methods of theft that Breitwieser and his partner, Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, put to …

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(BONUS Tape 33) In Conversation with Author, Roger Ley 1:48:28

10M ago1:48:28

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Roger Ley is a novel and short story author born in London and educated in the U.K and Saudi Arabia. He worked as an engineer in the oilfields of North Africa and the North Sea, before pursuing a career in higher education. Teaching Mechanical Engineering and building navel engines. Now retired, he pursues his passion of writing stories, writing ov…

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Tape 32 - Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family by H.P Lovecraft with Special Guest VA, Margaret Ashley 31:06

10M ago31:06

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In this H.P Lovecraft classic, we listen to a story told by a nameless figure. A story about a certain strange man called Arthur Jermyn. As the title suggests, we listen to the life of this Arthur Jermyn and the peculiarities of both himself and his family. We hear about the family members and their strange unique obsessions with Gods and amazing m…

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Epis. 351- veteran co-host Deb Klowden Mann joins to discuss Money on the Wall, an epic profile of dealer Larry Gagosian 1:30:34

11M ago1:30:34

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This special episode features return-guest-but-more-co-host Deb Klowden Mann to discuss the recent New Yorker profile of mega-dealer Larry Gagosian. Deb starts us off by updating us on her closing of her eponymous gallery due to multiple health issues, which made the work unsustainable. We follow that update with our discussion of the article, incl…

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#68 - Guerrilla Poetry with Stephen Maguire (The Dublin Writer) 1:54:34

11M ago1:54:34

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Stephen Maguire, also known as 'The Dublin Writer' is an actor, writer, poet, and co-founder. Stephen's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedublinwriter/Restore: https://www.instagram.com/restore_dub/ My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…

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#67 - The Truth About Prostitution in Ireland with Mia Döring 1:36:50

11M ago1:36:50

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Mia Döring is a writer and psychotherapist with a focus on sexual trauma, who resides and practices in Dublin. 'Any Girl' marks her debut as a book author. Mia's links: Read about 'Any Girl': https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/irish-men-are-raping-women-for-money-all-across-the-country-1.4797680 Purchase 'Any Girl': https://www.amazon.co.uk/A…

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Epis: 349- Narsiso Martinez on his epic story from Oaxaca to California, from picking produce in the fields to becoming a full-time artist 1:37:11

12M ago1:37:11

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Long Beach-based artist and former produce field worker Narsiso Martinez talks about: Growing up in a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico (Santa Cruz Papalutla), with several brothers and sisters, and a mom and dad who were often on the road for work; his resistance and questioning of working in the fields, something his family did when he was growing up …

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#66 - Therapy Challenges in Autism & Gender Identity with Alan Dignam 1:15:44

12M ago1:15:44

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Alan Dignam is a counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and a member of Psychologists Protection Society (PPS). 00:00 - Pluralistic Therapy11:13 - The intersection of transgender people & ASD25:45 - The double empathy problem31:40 - The fear of diagnosis38:04 - Self-diagnosis …

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Tape 31 - Observation Part 2 by Jakob Chapman 29:00

12M ago29:00

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The conclusion to Jakob Chapman's "Observation". Mik attends his second Observation experiment and is sent to another world, his mind his own, but in a foreign body. His interactions with the planet organisms soon prove hostile, and things only get more horrific when Mik suddenly wakes up outside his girlfriend Kessy's apartment carrying an itch in…

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#65 - The Reality of Entrepreneurship with Corey Hennessy 1:49:32

12M ago1:49:32

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Corey Hennessy is an Irish entrepreneur and the founder of Vantage Agency. 0:00 - Moving to Barcelona 03:54 - The glamorisation of entrepreneurship 09:38 - Irish influencers 16:00 - Creative pursuits without affirmation 15:05 - Posting on social media 21:58 - What's your parachute? 34:52 - Impatience and longevity 44:30 - Starting a business 50:43 …

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#64 - Racism in Ireland with Leon Diop 1:10:32

1y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Leon Diop is a podcast host and the founder of 'Black and Irish'. 0:00 - Dog's personalities07:50 - Growing up as mixed-race14:05 - Feeling like 'you don't belog'18:45 - The court case against Luas 21:39 - Stereotyping and biases31:00 - Understanding racism36:52 - Different forms of racism42:05 - Embracing black culture vs 'blackfishing'47:30 - Lau…

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#63 - Authenticity in the Public Eye with Baz Black 1:33:21

1y ago1:33:21

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Baz Black is an award-winning actor, writer, and director. He's also an author, has toured doing stand-up comedy, and jiu-jitsu black belt. 0:00 - Becoming a spokesperson for tattoos2:56 - The Kate Hopkins debate15:31 - Being multi-talented22:50 Committing to yourself34:03 - Going independent44:50 - Following your gut51:59 - Monetising your passion…

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Tape 30 - Observation Part 1 by Jakob Chapman 26:55

1y ago26:55

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"Observation" tells the story of a man called Mik, who volunteers to take part for the second time, in an incredible experiment which takes a persons consciousness and sends it across the solar system to different worlds. To observe the universe and prove humanity is not alone. But with some unpleasant side effects. Although Mik is drawn by a sense…

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Epis: 347- Alexis Rockman on 'owning' natural history 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

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Connecticut- and New York City-based artist Alexis Rockman talks about: His semi-exodus from Manhattan, where he’s lived his whole life, to a fairly rural part of Connecticut called Warren; leaving his Tribeca studio of 33 years and building a new one on the property of their house in Warren; his early love and interest in animals through his anthr…

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#62 - From Fear to Freedom with Beryl Ohas 1:39:31

1y ago1:39:31

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Beryl Ohas is a Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and public speaker, who fled to Ireland in 2019 due to persecution in her homeland and now uses her platform to fervently advocate for refugee and LGBTQ+ rights. Drawing from her personal experiences, she captivates audiences with compelling narratives that highlight the challenges faced by both refugees and t…

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#61 - Writing, Sobriety, and Philosophy with Mahon McCann 1:19:01

1y ago1:19:01

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Mahon McCann is a writer, martial arts coach, podcast host, and a rising talent in the world of theatre. Known for his compelling writing style, McCann has successfully bridged his passion for literature with his academic pursuits. Currently undertaking a PhD at Dublin City University, his research focuses on the ethical quandaries posed by social …

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(BONUS Tape 29) In Conversation with Comedy Writer and VA, Debs Wardle 2:57:23

1y ago2:57:23

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Debs is a voiceover artist and comedy writer who although has only been in the VO industry for a little over 3 years, as Debs put it herself, she believes to have found her calling the moment she first stood in front of a microphone. As well as talking about Debs' humble beginnings as a VO, we also talk about a whole load of other subjects. Such as…

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Epis: 345- House-hunting with a Billionaire 1:44:12

1y ago1:44:12

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Hungarian billionaire Gabriela and artist and architect Andi Schmied talk about: Andi’s residencies, across Asia and Europe, as well as the Triangle Arts residency in DUMBO, Brooklyn, where she first connected with her fellow Hungarian, the billionaire Gabriela; some of the developments around the world that led her to the realization that there’s …

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Art Adivisor Lisa Schiff- a Re-Release of Episode 99 from 2015 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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Art Advisor Lisa Schiff has been in the news over the last two weeks, because of lawsuits being filed against her by clients who weren't given the artworks they paid for, and Schiff has subsequently filed for bankruptcy. How did this happen? Was there any indication, from the warm and thoughtful conversation I had with her in late 2014, that anythi…

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(BONUS Tape 28) In Conversation with VA, David Holmes 2:44:24

1y ago2:44:24

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Today I sit and chat with David Holmes. A voiceover artist who featured as the special guest narrator for Episode 23's "The Terrible Old Man" by H.P Lovecraft. We talk about a lot of things me and David. From his previous career as a theatre lighting designer, to his humble voiceover beginnings as a virtual Glaswegian Toad. From talking about his v…

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#60 - Finding Your Voice with Lydia Des Dolles 1:15:44

1y ago1:15:44

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Lydia Des Dolles is Ireland's first female combat sports presenter, founder of Fight Connect TV and podcast host. Lydia's links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lydiadesdolles/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FightConnectTV Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1ene0emghPoXUTSKH4XY92?si=9b94fce1152a4672 My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikT…

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(BONUS Tape 27) In Conversation with VA, Brad Shaw 1:33:53

1y ago1:33:53

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In this Conversation Episode, I sit and chat with fellow voiceover artist and my friend, Brad Shaw. Brad has been in the creative industries all his life and has had experience as a theatre actor, a show reel producer, a murder mystery facilitator and of course, a voiceover artist. As well as delving into Brad's colourful career, we hear the story …

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Epis: 343- Flora, Public Art and loving New York even if NY doesn’t love you back: Brooklyn-based artist Nancy Blum 1:25:07

1y ago1:25:07

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Brooklyn-based artist Nancy Blum talks about: Her relationship with Judaism, both growing up and as an adult, where her exploration of healing and self-soothing from generational trauma, which ultimately connects with her art; her alternative interpretation of the word ‘therapeutic,’ in relation to art-making, how it can be something deeply persona…

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#59 - Not Meeting Your Expectations with Thomas Arnold 1:38:40

1y ago1:38:40

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Thomas Arnold is the Owner of Fearless Media and former co-founder of The Go House, Ireland's first TikTok house. Tom's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthomasarnold/ LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/thomasarnold2Fearless Media: https://fearlessmedia.ie/ My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.ti…

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#58 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Conal Harpur 1:04:10

1y ago1:04:10

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Conal Harpur is a certified psychotherapist. While working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and CBT therapist at one of Ireland's largest maternity hospitals, he is also studying for a Doctorate of Psychotherapy at DCU School of Psychotherapy. Conal's links: Website: https://www.cbtsolutions.ie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_conal/ M…

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#57 - Getting out of a Rut (solo episode) 56:10

1y ago56:10

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! In this case, the lemonade is a tad bit sour but regardless, it got done! 0:00 - What's going on 11:34 - My experience interviewing people 16:49 - Creative ruts 22:00 - Creating content 24:55 - Reflecting on previous interviews 28:11 - Advice for those who are struggling 36:36 - Moving to Ireland 43:46 - P…

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In-Between Episode including fresh OLD NEWS 14:12

1y ago14:12

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In this in-between (342 and 343) episode, I talk about the new Bonus Episode with Stefanie Kogler-Heimburger (for subscribers only), and recent OLD NEWS including a photo contest winner who used AI to generate his image and subsequently withdrew his win; a successful Union strike at RISD; and art vs. advertising in the form of a muffin mural for a …

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Tape 26 - Hole by Nicholas Jones 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

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"Hole" is a short story written in the over-the-shoulder perceptive with the story telling you what is happening, as if you, the reader, is the one experiencing what is happening in the story. In this story, a perfectly black, circular hole has appeared on the floor of your Livingroom. Your immense curiosity needs to know. Why is it there? How did …

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#56 - Life with Chronic Pain with Róisín Tracey 1:10:47

1+ y ago1:10:47

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Róisín Tracey suffers from two chronic pain illnesses: Trigeminal Neuralgia & Fibromyalgia. She raises awareness of the two, along with disability and mental health. 0:00 - Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness 16:51 - Enduring medical trauma 21:17 - Perspective and gratitude 30:06 - Navigating life with an invisible illness 39:00 - Protests and…

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Epis. 341: Class Issues- artists and class with Berlin artist Norbert Witzgall 1:19:01

1+ y ago1:19:01

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Berlin-based artist and co-curator of the exhibition ‘Class Issues: Art Production in and out of Precarity,’ Norbert Witzgall talks about: The term/phenomenon of “Hope Labor,” which drives the economy of fine art and is based on the presumption that your hard work will pay off when you ‘make it;’ how Berlin has become prohibitively expensive for ar…

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#55 - How to Fix Your Sleep with Tom Coleman 1:05:47

1+ y ago1:05:47

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Tom Coleman is a sleep expert, health coach and public speaker. 0:00 - The initial interest in sleep 02:53 - Joining Conor McGregor's team 07:07 - What people get wrong about sleep 10:31 - Optimising your day 23:07 - Habits and routines 27:28 - The importance of light 29:31 - Thing you can do for better sleep 40:25 - Physical and mental resilience …

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#54 - The True Value of Democracy with Zak Moradi 1:23:30

1+ y ago1:23:30

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Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish activist, author of 'Life Begins in Leitrim', public speaker and former hurler who played for Leitrim. Born in a refugee camp in Iraq, Moradi and his family relocated to Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland in 2002. 0:00 - A brief introduction to Kurdistan 07:18 - The Kurdish divide 12:28 - Turkey's treatment of the Kurds 16:11…

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The Conversation MIDWAY- Bonus episode announcement, plus a rant on the art services industry 14:30

1+ y ago14:30

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In this Conversation MIDWAY - between epis. 340 and 341 - I talk about the bonus episode for Patreons, featuring Blum-Weinberg-Keinholz-Rottweiler, as well as talk about the art services industry via the Worst Job Posting Ever Created, the Nan Goldin documentary, and Tom Sachs, among other related topics. If you would like to access Episode 340A, w…

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#53 - The Seven Summits Adventure with Tom Cleary 1:04:46

1+ y ago1:04:46

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Tom Cleary aims to become Ireland's youngest person to climb the seven summits. His final summit is Mount Everest, which he will head off to on 28/03/2023. 0:00 - Training to Climb Mt. Everest 09:28 - 'Skull Cinema' 14:05 - Lessons from previous adventures 16:03 - What happens outside your comfort zone 33:24 - Summit 'push' day 40:57 - The power of…

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Tape 25 - From Beyond by H.P Lovecraft 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

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From Beyond tells the story of Crawford Tillinghast. A man who believes he has made the monumental discovery of a world and beings that are invisible to everyone. Everyone except Tillinghast however, who has built a vast machine that will allow him and his concerned friend to see these invisible worlds and their inhabitants once and for all. But th…

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#52 - A Rendition on Irish History & Mythology with Bertie Brosnan 1:42:37

1+ y ago1:42:37

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Bertie Brosnan is an Irish screenwriter, film producer, actor, and screen director. He is currently creating content on Ireland's history, mythology, and its people. 0:00 - Returning to the Emerald Isle 11:17 - The difference between history and mythology 16:06 - Making history relatable 26:43 - Brian Ború and the Battle of Dublin 43:44 - Grace O'M…

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Epis. 340: Veteran art handler Bryan Cooke on 50+ years in the art handling business, including several brushes with death 1:21:54

1+ y ago1:21:54

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Episode 340- Veteran art handler and preparator Bryan Cooke talks about: Cooke’s Crating, the business he started back in 1975, and how it’s essentially a service business, one that has grown with the art market, particularly in the last 10 years; why they don’t use the word ‘art’ in the company title, and how they discreetly move art around, espec…

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#51 - The Raw Truth on Female Fighting with Niamh O'Donoghue 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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Niamh O'Donoghue is a professional Muay Thai fighter. She is the co-organiser behind Valkyries, Ireland's first all-female promotion in Ireland. 0:00 - The reason behind starting muay thai 07:52 - The barriers for women in sport 16:36 - Turning pro in muay thai 23:14 - Discouragement outside the ring 30:54 - Making weight 35:32 - The difference bet…

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Tape 24 - Dagon by H.P Lovecraft with Special Guest VA, Brad Shaw 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

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One of the all time H.P Lovecraft favourites. Dagon tells the story about a mans retelling of his experiences as a WW1 naval prisoner of war who escaped alone, only to find the ocean vanished, along with himself marooned on a mysterious island that has a sinister quality to it. And as he explores his new surroundings, he finds a giant stone Monolit…

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#50 - Reflections on Never Giving Up with RobbieG 1:23:47

1+ y ago1:23:47

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Robbie Griffiths, aka RobbieG is a multi-platinum-selling producer from Dublin and one-half of Belters Only, who are signed to Polydor records. 0:00 - Advice for independent artists 15:48 - Belters Only 17:54 - Dreaming big 30:44 - 2022 33:02 - Overthinking your art 35:35 - Nearly giving up 45:29 - Opening up to friends 54:27 - Self-belief and find…

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#49 - Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway with Sinéad Walsh 1:44:35

1+ y ago1:44:35

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Sinéad Walsh is a Dublin-based stand-up comedian and one of Ireland's rising comedy stars. 0:00 - From Debbie to Deb 03:18 - Money and sport 15:26 - Ireland for All 25:07 - Drag Storytime protest in Mayo 29:40 - Online content and negativity 34:59 - Performing 'Big Foot'' 42:46 - Hard work and showing up 49:31 - The tipping point in someone's caree…

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