This ep of Operation: Project is a break from the norm, as I do my first solo podcast! I'm slightly embarrassed as I hit "Publish", but I'm taking that as a good sign.Normally on the pod, I talk to people I admire and respect about how they do

Alan McMonagle, writer

May 22nd, 2020 1h 13m

Alan McMonagle is an award-winning Galway-based writer, with loads of short stories, radio plays and a couple of novels to his name. His latest novel, Laura Cassidy's Walk Of Fame, was published by Picador in March 2020 - an unfortunate time fo

Before Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter

Mar 29th, 2020 1h 3m

I recorded Episode 10 of my podcast 16th February 2020, barely 6 weeks ago. So much has changed since - then, Allie and I hugged, talked for hours right across a table, went for a leisurely lunch - things that are impossible now, to who knows w

During Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter

Mar 29th, 2020 32m 43s

Allie O’Rourke - stand-up comedian and comedy promoter - is one of Dublin’s hardest-working comedians, playing over 300 gigs in 18 months all over the country, refining her comedic skillset to reach and entertain everyone who sees her. I wanted

Liam Hourican, actor

Mar 15th, 2020 1h 3m

Liam Hourican - actor, impressionist, comedian - lives in London, and has been a constant comedic presence on TV and stage since the mid-00’s, with roles in The Savage Eye (RTE), The IT Crowd (Channel 4) and Tracey Ullman's Show (BBC) to name j

Brian Gallagher, stand-up comedian

Feb 15th, 2020 1h 7m

Brian Gallagher - stand-up comedian - has, in just three years, risen rapidly through the ranks of Irish comedy. Caroline respects his all-in commitment to his career: constantly in motion, he plays gigs all over Ireland and internationally, as

Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly, creative producers

Feb 9th, 2020 59m 55s

Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly - creative producers - are the duo behind the annual Scene + Heard Festival of New Work in Smock Alley Theatre, now in its 5th year. Caroline applauds their combined ability to facilitate over 100 shows in unde

Chris O'Neill, comedy promoter

Jan 10th, 2020 55m 24s

Chris O’Neill - comedy promoter - runs the twice-weekly Jesters Comedy Club in Sin É in Dublin City, one of the best clubs in town, and a hugely valuable resource for new comedians. Caroline admires how keeps the club dynamic; putting the audie

Anne Gildea, comedian

Dec 28th, 2019 1h 6m

Anne Gildea - actor, writer, comedian, musician and founding member of groundbreaking musical comedy group The Nualas - is a true Renaissance woman. Caroline loves that no matter what Anne is doing creatively, she speaks with her unique voice,

Alan Lambert, filmmaker

Dec 16th, 2019 51m 39s

Alan Lambert - filmmaker - is a true auteur: directing, producing, even scoring his own experimental sci-fi features. Caroline is inspired by his unwavering commitment to his art and unconventional approach to all aspects of filmmaking: from fu

Kevin Boyle, yoga podcaster

Dec 7th, 2019 1h 7m

Kevin Boyle - yoga teacher and podcaster - has published his “The Yoga Life” podcast week-in week-out since early 2018, and Caroline admires his consistency and dedication to getting meaningful content out there. They talk about the difficultie

Daragh Muldowney, photographer

Dec 1st, 2019 1h 11m

Daragh Muldowney - nature photographer - travels the world with his camera, from the sand dunes of the Sahara to the frozen lakes of Siberia, showcasing his stunning imagery in exhibitions and books. He and Caroline talk about listening to your

Emily O’Callaghan, comedy promoter

Nov 23rd, 2019 58m 40s

Emily O'Callaghan - comedy promoter, event organiser, journalist, photographer - constantly gets creative things done, and Caroline wants to know how. They talk about getting over your fear of trying, why it's important to have a few failures b

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