Best Kent Julian Podcasts (2025)

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Frankie Gavin 14:28

6h ago14:28

14:28

Chat with the great fiddler about the new-look De Danann who are performing this month at Tradfest, his other projects like the Princess Grace Symphonic Suite and the Roaring 20s Irish Orchestra and being happy to stay away from social media Tradfest: https://tradfest.com/By RTÉ Radio 1

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Barry McGuigan 18:06

6h ago18:06

18:06

Chat with the former champion boxer about his recent time in the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here', his faith being tested after the death of his daughter Nika and staying involved in the world of boxingBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Julian Benson 16:20

6h ago16:20

16:20

The former professional dancer, producer and choreographer explains why he stepped away from being a judge on the UK's 'Dancing With The Stars', and his latest project (which also involved Dermot Bannon) - Tranquility House, a charity foundation to help people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families Further details: jbcff.com…

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Karan Casey 11:36

2d ago11:36

11:36

Live music and chat with the folk singer about a career on the road, women in folk and women in history, and where those two meet in her latest show 'The Women, We Will Rise' Official site: https://www.karancasey.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

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Roisín O’Donnell 16:58

2d ago16:58

16:58

The award-winning short story writer chats about her roots in Sheffield and Derry, deciding to write full-time and her first novel ‘Nesting’, about a mother caught in a coercive control marriage (published by Scribner)By RTÉ Radio 1

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Chris Kent 16:43

2d ago16:43

16:43

The Cork comedian is currently on tour with his show‘Offline’, where he shares the wisdom he gained when he gave up using theInternet completely for 2 months Official site: https://chriskentcomedy.com/By RTÉ Radio 1

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Highlights of 2024 48:09

9d ago48:09

48:09

Some highlights from 2024, including conversations with Saoirse Ronan, Tommy Tiernan, Sharon Corr, Melanie Finn, Rod Stewart, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Clare Bird, Geraldine Finucane, Davy Russell, Marina Carr and Neil Delamere and music from AmbleBy RTÉ Radio 1

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How Does Art Shape Our Lives? Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers & Actors Share Their Stories 11:22

11d ago11:22

11:22

How do the arts help us find purpose and meaning? What role do stories play in helping us preserve memories, connect us to each other, and answer life’s big questions? MAX RICHTER(Award-winning Composer & Pianist · His album Sleep is the most streamed classical album of all time) reflects on the importance of creativity and how literature, music, a…

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Musical highlights of 2024 19:00

16d ago19:00

19:00

Some of the musical guests who performed live during 2024, including Kingfishr, Aimée, NOTIFY with Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Flatharta, Lisa McHugh, Gemma Hayes, Shobsy, The Devlins and Conor O'Brien/Villagers (pic: Miriam and Aimée) (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this programme cannot be made available in the podcast)…

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Cathy Kelly 16:52

23d ago16:52

16:52

An end-of-year catch-up with the author, who talked to us in February about her treatment for breast cancer; she chats about her other major life events this year (including selling her home and divorce)By RTÉ Radio 1

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John Crowley 14:19

23d ago14:19

14:19

Chat with the Cork native, and acclaimed film director (including ‘Intermission’ and ‘Brooklyn’) about his latest film ‘We Live In Time’ starring Andrew Garfield and Florence PughBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Shannon Murray 12:02

23d ago12:02

12:02

An end-of-year catch-up with the actor and writer and daughter of the late Frank Murray, manager of The Pogues, about the emotions stirred up by hearing ‘Fairytale of New York’ and remembering friends and family that have died at this time of yearBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Jessie Grimes 15:06

1M ago15:06

15:06

Chat with the Dublin-born, UK-based clarinet-player, about her route into a career in classical music, the challenges of the nomadic life and being the first Learning and Participation artist-in-residence at the National Concert Hall Official website: www.jessiegrimes.com National Concert Hall: www.nch.ie…

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Eimear Quinn 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

Chat with the singer about her latest album ‘Songs of Winter Dreaming’, her current touring schedule and Christmas traditions in her own home Official website: www.eimearquinn.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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Art, Creativity & Intuition - Filmmakers, Musicians & Artists discuss their Creative Process 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

Where does our intuition come from? How are lifelong creative partnerships formed and what role do friendship and personal connection play? How do our personal lives influence the art we make? Erland Cooper (Scottish composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist) explores the emotional and transformative effects of music and visual arts. He undersc…

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Hermitage Green 9:08

1M ago9:08

9:08

Chat and live music with the Limerick band Hermitage Green, whose new album 'Connection' has just been released Official website: www.hermitagegreen.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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Tommy Tiernan 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

In a wide-ranging interview the comedian and presenter discusses his work ethic, pursuing his varying interests, family dynamics and his own personal philosophies.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Brianna Parkins 19:31

2M ago19:31

19:31

A catch-up with the journalist about how she has adjusted to life back home to Sydney, Australia after leaving Ireland last year. She continues to write for The Irish Times and remains very interested in Irish life and is convinced that the Irish diaspora should have the right to vote in Irish elections.…

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Tor Cotton 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

Chat with Chairperson of Ionad Phoenix CLG (set up to try to save the local Dingle cinema) about their delight that actor Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness have decided to buy The Phoenix Cinema and redevelop it.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Neil Delamere 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

The comedian chats about being on tv shows like The Chase and Countdown, his Offaly roots, the early days playing Edinburgh and The Late Late Show and topical comedy in Northern Ireland. His upcoming tour is ‘Achilles Neil’ and his podcast series ‘Why Would You Tell Me That?’ with Today FM’s Dave Moore. https://www.neildelamere.com/gigs…

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Catherine Leyden 13:47

2M ago13:47

13:47

Chat with the well-known baker, a former baking advisor with Odlums and cookery fixture on Ireland AM for over 20 years, who explains why she’s had to slow down in the past few years because of COPD (caused by smoking) Support website: https://copd.ie/By RTÉ Radio 1

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Melanie Finn 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

The entertainment journalist with the Irish Independent discusses how she dealt with the shock diagnosis of a colloid brain cyst, which was potentially fatal, and why giving it the name Cyril helped herBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Alex Conyngham Mountcharles 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

Alex Conyngham - the son of Sir Henry Mountcharles - explains why their winter show ‘Enchanted Kingdom’ at Slane Castle was inspired by his young daughter Laragh who has Rett Syndrome https://www.slanecastle.ie/enchanted-kingdom-at-slane-castle/ Rett Syndrome support: https://rettsyndrome.ie/By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dearbhla Mescal 7:23

2M ago7:23

7:23

Chat with Paul Mescal’s mother about the extraordinary career high for her son, from being a drama student at the Lir Academy just a few short years ago to headlining the new major Hollywood blockbuster ‘Gladiator II’ which premiered this weekendBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Half Room 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Members of new folk band The Half Room - Pauline Scanlon, Nicola Joyce and Fabian Joyce - chat about the roots of the band in Galway and where they find their songs Official: https://www.thehalfroom.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

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Geraldine Finucane 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

The wife of the prominent human rights lawyer Pat Finucane, who was murdered in their home by loyalists, reacts to the news that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn finally announced a full inquiry into Pat’s killingBy RTÉ Radio 1

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JULIAN LENNON on Art, Empathy & Creativity - Highlights 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

“I think a lot of joy comes from helping others. One of the things that I've been really focusing on is finding that balance in life, what’s real and what’s true and what makes you happy. How can you help other people feel the same and have a happier life? I think whatever that takes. So if that's charity, if that's photography, if that's documenta…

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Life’s Fragile Moments with JULIAN LENNON - Photographer, Musician, Documentary Filmmaker 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

What is the power of photography? How do images and songs bookmark our lives, reminding us of what we care about, who we love, and what it means to be alive? Julian Lennon is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and NYTimes bestselling author of the Touch the Earth children’s book trilogy. This autumn, Whispers…

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Davy Russell 18:11

3M ago18:11

18:11

Acclaimed jockey Davy Russell looks back over a career that brought him Cheltenham success, back-to-back Grand Nationals on Tiger Roll, a fair share of injuries and a few clashes along the way. His memoir ‘Davy Russell: My Autobiography’, co-written with racing writer/broadcaster Donn McClean, has just been published…

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Don Conroy 13:46

3M ago13:46

13:46

Artist and naturalist Don Conroy brings us on a journey of discovery around our own country, helping us to spot the beauty in our wildlife in his new book ‘Drawn to Nature’ (published by Gill)By RTÉ Radio 1

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Conor O'Brien/Villagers 11:22

3M ago11:22

11:22

Conor O’Brien of Villagers brings us a new and an old song in a Studio 8 session and chat about creativity and the touring life Official website: https://wearevillagers.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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Harnessing Creativity to Heal & Unwind the Body & Mind w/ DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN - Highlights 16:52

3M ago16:52

16:52

"The state of being in flow and seeking out that state, sort of disappearing from the here and now... it must have been something that has been part of human cultures for many millennia. We know that, for example, dancing can bring you into these states. And we know from many anthropological works that people dance themselves into trance, a type of…

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The Pathway to Flow with Neuroscientist, Fmr. Dancer DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

How can we unlock a state of flow in our daily lives? How does connecting with nature influence our mental and physical well-being? How do movement, dance and play help us feel more creative, connected, and content? Dr. Julia F. Christensen is a Danish neuroscientist and former dancer currently working as a senior scientist at the Max Planck Instit…

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Niall Williams 20:33

3M ago20:33

20:33

Chat with the author of ‘This is Happiness’ and ‘Four Letters of Love’, about meeting his American wife Christine in UCD, being Booker-longlisted and an Irish Novel of the Year nominee, moving to Kiltumper, Clare and his new novel ‘Time of the Child’ (published by BloomsburyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh 5:35

3M ago5:35

5:35

The traditional singer, musician (as well as being presenter of ‘Folk On One’ on RTÉ Radio 1) chats about being a recipient of the Countess Markievicz Award for her plans to take a fresh look at the work and life of Peig SayersBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Peter and Colin Devlin 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

Live music and chat with the brothers about feeling excited about getting their band The Devlins back together, a newly-discovered photograph of their father and Seamus Heaney and their new album ‘All The Days’ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

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What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life? Musicians, Writers, Visionaries & Educators Share their Stories 15:11

3M ago15:11

15:11

What does it mean to live a good life? How can the arts help us learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What is the power of mentorship for forging character and creative vision? How can we hold onto our cultural heritage and traditions, while preparing students for the needs of the 21st century? Alan Poul…

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Fionn Regan 16:04

3M ago16:04

16:04

Miriam was joined by Bray musician Fionn Regan for some chats and tunes from his new album ‘O Avalanche’. Fionn’s November tour dates are already sold out, but on Friday, tickets went on sale for further dates in Ireland, the UK and Europe.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story 15:01

3M ago15:01

15:01

When actor Christopher Reeve became Superman, it made him an instant hero to a generation of fans. It’s twenty years since his death and his children decided that now is the time to tell his story. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve story goes on general release next week. Miriam is joined by his two children Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve.…

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Samantha Barry 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

Cork native Samantha Barry has worked her way up in journalism and magazine editing to her new role as editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine. One of her earliest jobs was with RTÉ Radio 1, and she also worked with the BBC and CNN. Now she has a new string to add to her bow.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Navigating Our Environmental Future From Climate Crisis to Urban Revolution 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…

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Trinity College Dublin renames the library after poet Eavan Boland 4:48

3M ago4:48

4:48

During the week, TCD announced their plan to rename the main library in the college as the Eavan Boland library, in honour of the poet who died in 2020. Back in September 2016 she was a guest on this show and we spoke about her family background, her time spent living abroad and how she wove themes of everyday life into her remarkable body of work.…

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