Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I'm your host, Gemma Smith – Animal Advocate, Nightlife Producer, Host, and Burlesque Performer. By day, I'm a manager at a Kitten Nursery in NYC, and by night, I host the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show! In this podcast, I'll chat with burlesque and nightlife performers about their craft, their cats and how the two worlds collied. Plus bonus episodes with feline experts answering your burning questions. We're launching with three episodes ...
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Join Stevie as she takes a deep dive into the indie book world with some of your favorite authors! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookshelf-boyfriends/support
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A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.
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I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and High Performance Coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of The #PerformHappy Community.Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game. Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this ...
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Welcome to The Trailblazher Podcast! Hosted by Jan and Erin Johnson, co-founders of the multi-platform brand Trailblazher Co. and mother and daughter business partner of over two decades. With a deep passion for exploring the stories behind rural women, Jan and Erin peel back the layers into what makes rural women persevere on their paths to becoming Trailblazhers. We’re talking grit, resilience, creativity, resourcefulness & gutsiness! Jan and Erin will deep dive into what shapes their iden ...
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Miriam O'Callaghan presents an all-talking, all-singing, all-human-life-is-here show. Listen live every Sunday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Comedian Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by a different mum from the world of comedy - no judgement, no filter on this crazy ride of life, work, sprogs and being bloody great women .
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Will Perry, Eleanor Oldroyd and the BBC Radio 5 live team bring you the stories from London 2012 and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
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Learning how to "Never Give Up" with NCAA D1 Gymnast Sage Thompson
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On today's episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I sit down with NCAA gymnastics star Sage Thompson from Oregon State. Sage's story is one of resilience and determination, embodying the "never give up" mindset that so many young athletes strive for. Throughout her career, Sage has faced significant challenges, but she's pushed through with the suppo…
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What it's Like to Be an Olympian with Gymnast Daniel Purvis
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I’m thrilled to announce today’s special PerformHappy podcast episode, featuring none other than the incredible Daniel Purvis! If you’re a gymnastics fan, you’re in for a treat because it’s Olympics week, and we’re diving deep into the journey of this Scottish former international elite gymnast, Olympian, and three-time British all-around champion.…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.By Barely Contained
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Gymnastics in the Social Media Era with Whitney Bjerken
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In the latest episode of the PerformHappy podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Whitney Bjerken, a name many of you might recognize from her impressive gymnastics journey shared on YouTube. Whitney's channel, boasting over 1.5 million subscribers, has been a window into her life as a level 10 gymnast, offering a unique perspective on the int…
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The Evolution of Gymnastics with Olympian Aagje Vanwalleghem
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On today's PerformHappy podcast episode, I'm thrilled to have Olympian Aagje Vanwalleghem join us. Not only is she an amazing athlete, but she's also a dedicated gymnastics mom and a passionate advocate for positive change in the sport of gymnastics. Our conversation left me feeling hopeful about the future of gymnastics, and I'm excited to share h…
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The actor and director chat about this year being the 10th anniversary of their play 'Dublin Oldschool', from it's small beginnings to the London stage. They also talk about changing nightlife and the arts scene in Dublin. 'Dublin Oldschool' returns to the 3Olympia in SeptemberBy RTÉ Radio 1
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The tv sports presenter chats about her early life as a teenage gymnast, a Leeds Rose of Tralee in 1991, realising her ambition to be a tv presenter, now also a podcaster and author with her new book ‘The Midpoint Plan’By RTÉ Radio 1
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Chat and live music with the singer/ songwriter about taking a career break, dealing with anxiety and moving to west Cork. Her upcoming album is called ‘Blind Faith’ Official website: http://gemmahayes.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…
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Sneak Peek: Tails and Tassels Podcast Premiere
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I'm your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I'm a manager at a Kitten Nursery in NYC, and by night, I host the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show! In this podcast, I'll chat with burlesque and nightlife performers about their craft, their cats and how the two worlds collide. Plus tips for purr-formers and c…
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Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Ellen Reed
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On today's podcast, I'm thrilled to interview Dr. Ellen Reed, a former professional dancer, performance coach, and fellow recovering perfectionist. If you're struggling with perfectionism, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Reed shares practical mental strategies to help you shift from perfectionism to optimism, making you happier and more successf…
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The author chats about her new book ‘A Good Enough Mother’, being one of former teachers at Greendale Community School who went on to be writers and how it was losing a child over 30 years ago which spurred her on to be a writerBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Newly-nominated to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris, the new Senator Nikki Bradley talks about her own story - losing a leg to cancer, taking on major physical challenges and her dedication to being a disability advocateBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Marion McKeone reports from the US on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania yesterday eveningBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Kevin Quaid, Dr Lisa Kelly and Carl Corcoran
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The three guests explain how their song ‘We Will Tell Everyone’ (by the Memory Lane Heroes) grew out of a songwriting workshop in the University of Limerick, with three people with a diagnosis of dementia and their spouses or carers Further details: https://alzheimer.ie/By RTÉ Radio 1
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Using Mental Skills to #PerformHappy in Elite and Collegiate Gymnastics with Ana Padarariu
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In the latest episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing UCLA and Canadian Elite Gymnast Ana Padarariu the 2018 World Championships silver medalist on balance beam. Ana has faced her fair share of injuries, and obstacles that have interrupted her Olympic dream. However, her story is incredibly inspiring. Despite the set…
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The experience of being forced to flee Kurdistan as refugees, being relocated to Ireland, playing inter-county hurling for Leitrim, settling in Tallaght and returning to his homeland for the documentary ‘Home: The Story of Zak Moradi’ (which will be screened at the Galway Film Fleadh) Details: https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/…
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Chat with the cutting-edge Surgical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden hospital in London, who is from Galway and who recently featured in the reality documentary series ‘Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life’ on Channel 4By RTÉ Radio 1
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Chat with the actor who had great success in tv, film and stage for years before suddenly quitting acting after crippling stage fright. He used this experience to return to the stage with his play ‘What Are You Afraid Of?’, produced by Rough Magic for the Kilkenny Arts Festival Full details: https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/…
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What Really Matters in Sport with Performance Coach Brandi Smith
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On today's episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandi Smith, the founder of Perfect 10.0 Physical Therapy and Performance Training. Perfect 10.0 is an all-inclusive program dedicated to injury care and sport-specific strength, conditioning, and performance. It’s designed to not only return athletes to their spor…
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Jessie J's free Wikifeet account and Hugh Grant's concert carrots
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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jessie J's free Wikifeet account, Hugh Grant's concert carrots and a household anthem for almost four decades.By Barely Contained
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Chat and live music from the Dublin pop singer who has a new EP out this week called ‘Daisy Chains’ Website: https://aimeemusicofficial.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)By RTÉ Radio 1
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An interview with wife of the late Robert Fisk, the award-winning journalist and long-time Dalkey resident, who covered the Middle East for more than four decades before his death in 2020. His final book was ‘Night of Power’, in which he considers the events, people and thinking that have shaped the Middle East (published by Fourth Estate)…
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From the 2010 archives, a Miriam interview with Mícheál just before he retired about how he prepared for match day and his attitude to lifeBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Billy Keane explains what the iconic sports commentator (and fellow Kerry native) meant to himBy RTÉ Radio 1
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36 | An Unexpected Bloom with Gemma James-Smith
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In this episode of the Trailblazher Podcast, we chat with Gemma James-Smith, with Bayfield Lavender Farm. Gemma grew up in the city and had zero farming experience before moving to rural Ontario in 2017. Her lavender farming adventure began almost by accident when she found an overgrown patch of lavender on her new property. Captivated by its sooth…
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Australian Elite Gymnast Emma Nedov on her Comeback and the Road to Paris
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I'm excited to share today's PerformHappy podcast episode with you. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Australian elite gymnast, Emma Nedov. Emma initially retired from gymnastics in 2020, transitioning into life after the sport. However, less than a year ago, she decided to make a comeback and set her sights on competing …
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Chat with Lisa Hogan, from her home on Diddly Squat farm (which she shares with her partner Jeremy Clarkson). She talks about her own background in modelling and acting, her first marriage, her 3 children and life in the glare of the tv series ‘Clarkson’s Farm’By RTÉ Radio 1
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Chat with the Australian journalist (and former Sydney Rose of Tralee) about her Irish parentage and why health issues, the cost of living in Dublin and a new job offer means she is moving back to Sydney (with her Irish boyfriend)By RTÉ Radio 1
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Chat and live music from Susan O'Neill, who is preparing to tour the country in the next few months. She chats about finding musical inspiration, life on the road and her love of Co Clare Official website: https://susanoneill.ie/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…
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035 | How a Mother and Daughter-in-law Team Make It Work while Building their Dream Business with Kay and Jordyn Clark
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Join us for a fun and inspiring episode of the Trailblazer Podcast with special guests Jordyn and Kay from Portage View Farm. This dynamic mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo has been perfecting the art of homesteading for years and now shares their wisdom on various platforms. Starting back in 2020 during the pandemic, they've become a go-to res…
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Winning with Joy with Champion Culture Coach Becky Beaulieu
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Join us as we chat with Becky Beaulieu, Champion Culture Coach, former licensed psychologist, and NCAA head coach. Becky shares her unique insights on raising team standards without increasing pressure, fostering a joyful and successful team environment. With a wealth of experience coaching top teams and mentoring athletes, Becky’s practical tips a…
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Chat and live music with Robbie Cunnigham, Ross McNerney and Oisín McCaffrey of Irish folk trio Amble, who've given up the day jobs as they play sell-out gigs around the country Website: https://www.ambleofficial.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…
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The leader of the Social Democrats reflects on the results the recent local and European elections, discusses her plans for the party and shares some lovely personal newsBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Sherri Crichton (widow of the Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton) and best-selling author James Patterson explain why they have collaborated on publishing Michael’s last, unfinished novel ‘Eruption’By RTÉ Radio 1
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Finding Gratitude after Loss with Michigan State Gymnast Sage Kellerman
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Today on PerformHappy, join me in an uplifting conversation with Sage Kellerman, a remarkable gymnast from Michigan State University. Beyond her perfect 10 on vault, Sage shares her journey of resilience and gratitude in the face of adversity, including the loss of her father. From navigating grief to battling impostor syndrome, Sage's story is one…
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034 | PART TWO: A Trailblazher Exclusive with Amber Marshall
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Want to Win a Whole Year Subscription to Trailblzher PLUS a signed copy of Issue 15 with Amber Marshall? Join Here! In this enlightening episode, Amber Marshall, star of CBC's "Heartland," delves into the balance of her work, personal life, and dedication to rural living. She shares her deep connection to her work, entrepreneurial ventures, and sim…
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033 | How Two Spitfire, Millennial Sisters - Stephanie and Hayley Painter are Modernizing the American Dairy Space
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Join us in this inspiring episode featuring Stephanie and Hayley Painter, the sisters and souls behind Painterland Sisters, an organic skyr yogurt brand dedicated to connecting consumers with where their food comes from. Discover how these fourth-generation farmers turned their family's dairy crisis into an innovative venture by bridging the gap be…
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Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports with Jaime Hamilton
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On today’s PerformHappy Podcast episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Professor Jaime Hamilton, a communication expert and fierce advocate for bullying awareness. Jaime founded The Comm Experts to bridge the gap between higher education and real-world contexts, focusing on bullying prevention and awareness. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she…
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The two Wexford natives, and long-time friends, chat about how significant it was for other aspiring writers when Billy proved that somebody from a small town like Wexford could become a success. This year is the 35th anniversary of the first production of Billy’s play ‘A Handful of Stars (the first in his Wexford Trilogy)…
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The newly-crowned Miss Northern Ireland Hannah Johns and her father, former Ireland rugby captain Paddy JohnsBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Chat with the tv legend, who last week was honoured by her home place of Armagh with the Freedom of the Borough. She talks about growing up in Portadown, still loving working on tv and the breast cancer charity she set up in memory of her daughter KarenBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction and Richard Madeley's icy privates
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.By Barely Contained
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032 | Part One: A Trailblazher Exclusive with Amber Marshall
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Join the Insider's Club to Receive EXCLUSIVE Access to Part 2 of this conversation with Amber Marshall Here Welcome to part one of this two-hour exclusive interview with Amber Marshall, known for her role as Amy Fleming on the popular TV series Heartland. We sat down to chat about Amber’s journey of making it on the show, Heartland’s unique impact …
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Staying in Love with your Sport (Even through Recruiting) with D1 Collegiate Gymnast Kaitlyn Donovan
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Today's podcast features Kaitlyn Donovan, captain of the Illinois State gymnastics team. Kaitlyn shares her journey through injuries, the rigorous recruiting process, and how she keeps her passion for gymnastics alive. In this episode, Kaitlyn offers invaluable tips on recruiting and mental skills. Her insights, drawn from over 20 years of experien…
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In October 2020 Darren’s wife Nicola Keane was suffering with post-natal depression, she killed their baby son Henry and took her own life. Last week Darren received an apology from the HSE about the care of his wife. For anyone affected by this conversation: Pieta House 1800-247247 // Samaritans freephone 116 123 // rte.ie/helplines…
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Chat with the woman who has many strings to her bow – she is an actor, a solicitor, a disability rights campaigner and her late father Frank Murray was the manager of The PoguesBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Live music and chat with the singer based on Inis Mór, about the influence of the west of Ireland on his music and performing in Irish and English Website: https://www.padraigjack.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)By RTÉ Radio 1
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Using the Brain-Body Connection to Optimize Performance with Yuka Sugiura
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Welcome to the latest episode of PerformHappy! Today, we're thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with neural performance coach Yuka Sugiura. Join us as we explore how Yuka's expertise can revolutionize your approach to performance. In this episode, Yuka shares her insights on leveraging the brain-body connection to optimize performanc…
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Dublin-born journalist Nuala McGovern has landed a new gig, as presenter of Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and while she’s home in Dublin she chats to Miriam about her career and her ambitions for the show.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Miriam chats to Claire Bird about her late husband Charlie Bird and how he kept working despite his diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease. She reminisces about their lives together and their final upcoming documentary film: ‘Ransom 79’ which hits cinemas Friday 24th May.By RTÉ Radio 1
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