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Joseph Kennedy III currently serves as the Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. In today's episode we talk about: - Growing up in a family known for public service - How the assassination of his uncle (JFK) and granda (Bobby
Paul Tweed is a media lawyer described as “the most powerful man in Hollywood.” He’s represented A-list celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Harrison Ford, Britney Spears, Liam Neeson and countless others — all while being based in Belfast. In t
Colin Leeman is the British Consul General in Cape Town. Over the last twenty years in the British Foreign Service, he’s had postings to Iraq, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, the UAE, New Zealand — and now South Africa. In today’s episode we talk about:
George McGowan, is a professional parkour athlete from Northern Ireland who’s widely known as the “springiest guy in the sport.” In today's episode we talk about: How he became a real-life Spiderman (Without killing himself in the process) Mak
Laurence Beattie is a recently retired jack-of-all-trades, including lab technician, forensic scientist, quality engineer, quality manager, plant manager, production manager, executive, business owner/managing director, mixologist, and full-tim
Roberta Clements is a gospel singer from Belfast who has performed on thousands of stages around the world, including local pubs/clubs, high-security prisons, and U.S. military bases during the Vietnam War. She is also a recovering alcoholic. I
Leon McCarron is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and explorer from Northern Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Geographical Society of Philadelphia's Explorer of the Year. He is known for his long-distance e
[Rebroadcast: this episode first aired on 13th November 2019] The Priests are the fastest-selling classical group of all time. They’re also full-time clergymen… In this week’s episode, we chat about what it was like to grow up together, what i
[Rebroadcast: this episode first aired on 17th May 2021] Anna and Carl Isaksson are the founders of Hotbox: Northern Ireland’s first ever beach sauna experience. The idea is simple yet utterly genius: what if after a cold plunge in the se
[Rebroadcast: this episode was first aired on 7th November 2019] Nadine Patterson is a puppet-maker from Northern Ireland. From making models as a child to working in the puppet hospital on a Tim Burton movie set, Nadine has one of the most int
[Rebroadcast: This episode first aired 2nd November 2020] Sir Otto Jaffe was one of the leading entrepreneurs responsible for the boom of the Linen Industry here in Belfast in the 1800s. Through a lot of hard work and determination, the
Ian D Withers is a retired Private Investigator and author. In today’s episode we talk about: Growing up in the aftermath of WW2 The role private investigators play in society Falling through the ceiling while trying to catch someone in the ac
Ryan Jenkins is a 30-year-old self-taught chef from West Belfast and the owner of ROAM: an award-winning restaurant in Belfast city centre. In today's episode we talk about: Stumbling into hospitality at 19-years-old How he went from peeling v
Joan Burney Keatings is the Chief Executive of Cinemagic: an award-winning charity that provides young people around the world with opportunities to break into the film-industry. In today’s episode we talk about: How her parent’s entrepreneuri
John Christie is a Hot Rod Racing World Champion. In today's episode, we discuss: What Hot Rod is and what sets it apart from other motorsports Qualifying for the world championship with a broken arm Running a mechanic workshop while racing ar
Michael Cosgrove is a bartender in The Crown Bar. In today’s episode we talk about: How he became a celebrity bartender The ghost that lives The Crown The cultural shift he’s noticed since COVID Why he’s stayed in the same job in the same pub
Welcome to Pub Chats & A Pint, a podcast series sponsored by Harp where we sit down with interesting local people in a Belfast pub. Today we are in The Orpheus Bar in the Cathedral Quarter and are joined by comedian, actor and social media star
James McGinn is the Managing Director of Hastings Hotels. Over the last 27 years, he has been involved in presidential visits, hosting celebrities, starring in 31 episodes of reality TV, and working with charities like Belfast Homeless Shelter,
Welcome to Pub Chats & A Pint a podcast series sponsored by Harp where we sit down with interesting local people in a Belfast pub. Today we are in The Errigle Inn on the Ormeau Road and are joined by legendary pizza maker Marty Duggan who runs
Chris Lynch is the Head Wellbeing Manager of Australia's National Football Team. He has also worked in Olympic Cycling and Malaysian Rugby. In today's episode, we talk about: The early years of sports data (collecting sticker books and cards!)
Welcome to Pub Chats & A Pint, a podcast series sponsored by Harp Lager where we sit down in a local pub with someone interesting from Northern Ireland. Today we're in The Harp Bar in Cathedral Quarter and are joined by rising-star Comedian Wil
Welcome to Sport Inspires: a podcast recorded in collaboration with The Mary Peter’s Trust and made possible by the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. Today’s episode is with Olympic Rower and Medical Doctor Philip Doyle. In today’s episode we talk abou
Welcome to Pub Chats & A Pint, a podcast series sponsored by Harp Lager where we sit down in a local pub with someone interesting from Northern Ireland. Today we're in Southside Social on Botanic Avenue and are joined by Bernadette Hagans: a pr
Welcome to Sport Inspires: a podcast recorded in collaboration with The Mary Peter’s Trust and made possible by the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. Today’s episode is with Claire Taggart, the 2022 Boccia World Champion and the first person from North
Paul Kennedy is a young, driven entrepreneur who has squeezed a lot into his first 29-years here on earth. (Including survivng a car accident, building a creative marketing agency, travelling to 38 different countries, making content for Floyd
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