Best Maria Fanning Podcasts (2026)

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#204 Vic Schaefer // Building a successful programme 18:55

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On this episode 204 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Women's head basketball coach Vic Schafer. This episode was recorded in person from coach Schafer's office on campus in November 2025. We discuss his coaching philosophy, reason for coaching, how recruiting has changed, the attributes he looks for in his players & coaching staff and more. Lis…

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Rob Reiner Special 1:15:36

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Happy New Year everyone! Especially to you fellow listeners of the Holmes Movies Podcast. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026. Let's make this our year. Our plan was to make and record a festive Fascism On Film episode, but we decided to change our plans. On December 14th, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his w…

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#203 Alan McConnell // What makes an elite coach? 58:19

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On episode 203 I am delighted to be joined by one of Australia's best ever Aussie Rules coaches Alan McConnell. We discuss coaching, attributes of elite coaches, leadership, captains and more. We also discuss AFLW and the influx in Irish players. Alan was the mastermind behind Cora Staunton's move to Australia and also signed Brid Stack. Two athlet…

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Fascism On Film - Episode 9 - Metropolis 1:13:01

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"HEAD and HANDS need a mediator. THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN HEAD AND HANDS MUST BE THE HEART!" Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Holmes Movies Podcast team. Here's to a more prosperous and great 2026. Welcome to the ninth episode of our ongoing series: Fascism On Film. Each episode of this series, the Holmes Brothers look and review a film that…

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#202 State of the Game - Golf with Jonny MacCann (The Bogey Men podcast) 1:42:17

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On this episode 202, I am joined by golf podcaster Jonny Mac Cann for a deep and dynamic State of the Game golf edition. The aim was to keep the conversation to 40 minutes which we failed at miserably as the 2025 golf season was packed with history and headlines. In a wide-ranging episode we discuss golf media, Irish women’s golf, Lauren Walsh , ri…

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Hollywood’s Conscience — The Legacy of Meaningful Cinema 38:50

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Katharine “Kat” Kramer is an award-winning actress, producer, and founder of Kat Kramer’s Films That Change The World—a film series that spotlights movies and documentaries raising awareness of vital social issues.The daughter of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kramer and actress Karen Sharpe-Kramer, and godchild of Katharine Hepburn, Kat has built her…

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WILLIAM H. MACY: Fargo’s Legacy, Mamet’s Influence, and Shameless Reflections 1:20:03

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William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless, Boogie Nights) joins us this week for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his life on stage and screen. William opens up about the persistence it took to land Fargo, the influence of his mentor David Mamet, and the nerves that never quite leave even after decades of work. We talk about his family memorie…

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#201 Adam Harrington // NBA Shooting coach's secrets to success 55:22

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On episode 201 I am delighted to be joined by Adam Harrington. Adam is an NBA shooting coach and player development specialist, widely regarded as one of the leading shooting minds in the game. Adam was a High School All-American. Following high school he played at NC State and would later transfer to Auburn University. While he went undrafted he w…

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#200 Gandy Malou-Mamel // From Limerick to UCONN - The basketball capital of the world 49:30

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On episode 200 I am delighted to be joined by UCONN Husky Gandy Malou-Mamel. Gandy and I first spoke a few years ago when she made history becoming the first ever Irish player to sign for the UCONN Huskies. Check out episode 120 for that first chat. This time we catch up on campus and discuss her journey since then. How she has settled in, life on …

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RON PERLMAN: Sons of Anarchy Lessons, Weinstein Run-ins & The Art of DGAF 57:41

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Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) joins us for an unfiltered and captivating conversation about authenticity, creative rebellion, and the madness of Hollywood. Ron opens up about calling out powerful figures, feuding with politicians, and why he once sullied himself before shaking Harvey Weinstein’s. He talks about the genius of Bob Dylan and …

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Fascism On Film - Episode 8 - Stalag 17 1:00:17

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EPISODE NOTE: Apologies for the late release of this episode. We wanted to release a while ago after recording the episode in late November. As Anders has recently started a new job, there was a delay getting the episode out in time. We will try to be better with this in the future. Enjoy the episode. "There are two people in this barracks who know…

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City of Words: The Literary Soul of Los Angeles 35:22

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Meet Claire Strofield, founder of End of Life Concierge Beverly Hills and a compassionate guide for life's most profound transition. With a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med and five years as a cytotechnologist at the Southern Hemisphere's largest private pathology laboratory, Claire brings both scientific understanding and deep humanity to end-of-lif…

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#199 Grace Prenter // From South Dublin to becoming a Texas longhorn (Spotlight Her) 45:59

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On episode 199 I am delighted to be joined by Grace Prenter, freshman at the University of Texas. One of the most exciting young talents to emerge from the island of Ireland Grace is grew up playing in south Dublin. She took to many sports including basketball at Meteors, Gaelic football in Kilmacud Crokes and athletics with Dundrum South Dublin at…

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JARED HARRIS: Mad Men Secrets, Richard Harris Chaos & Lessons From Chernobyl 1:22:12

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Jared Harris (Chernobyl, Mad Men) joins us this week for a deeply personal and fascinating conversation about legacy, loss, and learning to trust himself as an actor. He opens up about growing up with his father Richard Harris, how that chaotic love shaped his view of art and fame, and the long road it took to find his own voice. Jared shares candi…

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Wrestlemania 37 - What's worth watching? 1:40:47

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It’s time to revisit WrestleMania 37! In this episode, a longtime wrestling fan (Carlos) and a first-time viewer (Maria) break down the entire two-night event to decide which matches are worth watching and which ones you can skip. We cover every match from Night 1 and Night 2 — including Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre, Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair,…

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#198 Brian Geltzeiler // Building a media career from a blog to the NBA 49:39

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On episode 198 I am delighted to be joined by Host on Sirius XM NBA Radio and contributor Brian Geltzeiler. Brian also works in finance full time and developed his media career from setting up his own blog, Hoopscritic. He would share articles online tagging those he mentioned on X and grew his following and name as an NBA contributor. He has worke…

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#197 Emma Tolan // From Cavan to the SEC - Oklahoma Sooners (Spotlight Her) 26:37

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On episode 197 I am delighted to be joined by Oklahoma Sooners forward Emma Tolan. Emma rejoins the podcast following her first interview on episode 175 following her announcement to join the Sooners on scholarship. She is one of the many Irish girls putting Irish basketball on the world map and one of two Irish players in the SEC this season. If y…

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BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN: Beverly Hills 90210 Burnout, Teen Idol Pressure & Finding Himself Again 1:18:20

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Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210, Smallville, The Masked Singer) joins us this week for a candid and funny conversation about early fame, learning boundaries, and finding peace through growth. Brian talks about his wild 90210 years, the pressure of sudden fame, and how therapy, fatherhood, and self-awareness have shaped him into who he is to…

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#196 Amy Duggan // From Cobh to Florida (Spotlight Her Series) 34:40

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On episode 196 I am joined by St. Leo Guard and Irish international Amy Duggan. Amy is originally from Cobh in Cork where she grew up playing basketball and camogie locally. She dreamed of playing college basketball in the states and following in fellow cork woman Edel Thornton’s footsteps. Amy developed her skills in the gym with extra individual …

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Fascism On Film - Episode 7 - Seven Days In May 56:35

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"All you've got to know is this: right now the government of the United States is sitting on top of the Washington Monument, right on the very point, tipping right and left and ready to fall off and break up on the pavement. There are just a handful of men who can prevent that. And you're one of them." Welcome to the seventh episode of our ongoing …

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ALLISON MACK: From Smallville to Cult Scandal & Taking Accountability for It Today 1:15:20

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Thank you to our sponsors: 🏠 Wayfair: ⁠https://www.wayfair.com/⁠ 🍽️ Factor: ⁠https://factormeals.com/inside50off⁠ ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠https://betterhelp.com/inside⁠ and get on your way to being your best self Allison Mack (Smallville, Wilfred) joins us for one of the most raw and reflective conv…

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Naples by the Sea: The Dream of Long Beach 38:34

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Ashley Archer Tindall is a film Director, Producer and Writer. She connects individuals’ stories with contemporary public conflicts and policy debates through documentary filmmaking and fiction scriptwriting. In addition to her independent feature documentary “27 Months: Journeys in the Peace Corps,” she has produced documentaries for National Geog…

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#195 Lucy Coogan // From Kilkenny to New Jersey (Spotlight Her Series) 36:37

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On episode 195 I am delighted to be joined by Caldwell University guard Lucy Coogan. An underage star in Ireland Lucy worked on her game for close to 10,000 hours across sports halls in Kilkenny to get a chance at playing college basketball in the United States. However it nearly didn't happen. She would spend hours emailing coaches from her sittin…

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SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: From Comedy Store Roots, Nerves With De Niro & Learning to Slow Down 1:25:24

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Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman, About My Father) joins us this week for an unfiltered conversation about chasing approval, the grind of stand-up, and learning to slow down. Sebastian opens up about growing up with immigrant parents, bombing in his early sets, and the nerves of auditioning for Scorsese before eventually working with Robert De Ni…

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#194 Maria Kealy // From the Hills of Donegal to United States (Spotlight Her) 47:37

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On episode 194 I am delighted to be joined by Quinnipiac University point guard Maria Kealy. Maria shares her basketball journey from growing in Donegal, playing basketball with her family, to winning AICCs with Letterkenny Blaze and training early before school at Loreto Letterkenny. Despite an early set back Kealy had a successful underage intern…

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KRISTEN SCHAAL: Bob's Burgers Family, Becoming Unbreakable & Simpson's Easter Eggs 1:26:56

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Kristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) joins us this week to share her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood. From crashing on couches in New York and making comedy for no money, to finding her voice on South Park and building family on Bob’s Burgers, Kristen’s story is one of persistence and originality. Along the w…

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Anders Reviews. . .Joy Ride & The Hitcher 54:20

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Hello! Anders Holmes is back with another solo Anders Reviews. . . episode. Halloween maybe is over, but that won't stop Anders from talking about two of his favourite horror films. Much like the Demon Knight & Bones episode, he reviews not one, but two films. Joy Ride, released in 2001 and directed by John Dahl. It was co-written by JJ Abrams, he …

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#193 Ian Reeves // Align • Conquer • Elevate 1:00:40

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On episode 193 I am delighted to welcome back Ian Reeves. Ian is Head of Wellbeing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He is also a high-performance coach and founder of his own performance-consulting business ACE (Align • Conquer • Elevate). Ian’s journey has spanned continents and performance contexts from amateur players with the GPA, to …

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Fascism On Film - Episode 6 - The Marriage Of Maria Braun 1:01:09

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"I'm a master of deceit: a capitalist tool by day, and by night an agent of the proletarian masses - the Mata Hari of the Economic Miracle." - Maria Braun (Hanna Schygulla) Welcome to the sixth episode of our ongoing series: Fascism On Film. Each episode of this series, the Holmes Brothers look and review a film that has to do with fascism. During …

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BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth 1:10:31

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Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents’ marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera da…

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Chatsworth Uncovered: LA's Secret Oasis 31:53

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Adrian Grand is a Los Angeles–based photographer who captures both people and pets with warmth and authenticity. Born in Ukraine to a Ukrainian mother and a Cuban father, Adrian brings a unique cultural perspective to his work, blending sensitivity, curiosity, and an eye for connection. Now living in Chatsworth, he draws daily inspiration from the …

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#192 Annalise Murphy // How the egg team led to an olympic medal 1:39:29

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On episode 192 I am delighted to be joined by former world class sailor and olympic medalist Annalise Murphy. Annaliese is an Olympic silver medalist, a triple olympian, an Irish sailing legend, MBA, Corporate speaker, grand marshal of the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade 2017, fellow podcast host, future and even had a plane named after her. We disc…

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KRISTIN KREUK: Smallville Memories, Facing Rejection & Midlife Reflections 1:06:38

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Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth) opens up in this week’s episode about the surprising turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way. From the sting of being fired from a pilot to the unexpected path that led her to Smallville, Kristin reflects on rejection, resilience, and finding her voice. She also talks about midlife healt…

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The Smashing Machine Review | A Hidden Gem or Total Knockout Flop 51:40

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson steps into one of his most serious roles yet in The Smashing Machine, portraying real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The movie’s box office numbers may have flopped — but is it actually a hidden gem? In this episode, we break down what we enjoyed, how accurate it was compared to the real Mark Kerr documentary, what didn’t wor…

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Anders Reviews. . .The Mist 34:06

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Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews Frank Darabont's The Mist, adapted from the short story written by Stephen King. As it is spooky season (October aka Scary Movie Month) and Halloween is on the way, Anders Holmes will be talking about some of his favourite horror films in these solo Anders Reviews epis…

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EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability 1:13:25

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Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life aft…

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Anders Reviews. . .Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight & Bones 44:46

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EPISODE NOTE: On the episode when talking about Jada Pinkett Smith's character, Anders gets her character name wrong. It's pronounced Jery-line. Not Jeryl-line as Anders says. Apologies for the mistake. Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews two Ernest Dickerson films - Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight an…

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#191 Tim McCarthy // A legend on the court & mic 1:30:49

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On episode 191 I am delighted to be joined by Irish basketball Hall of famer and Demons legend Tim McCarthy. He is also well known as the RTÉ Olympic basketball lead commentator Tim is a former CEO, Business Strategist, C Suite coach Communication Coach, Leadership Consultant & Key Note Speaker. We discuss his career, how an injury nearly derailed …

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DAVID GIUNTOLI: Secret Grimm Romance, Almost Superman & Lessons in Humility 1:19:59

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Anders Reviews. . .What Lies Beneath 33:30

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Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews the Hitchcockian horror film What Lies Beneath, directed by Robert Zemeckis. As it is spooky season (October aka Scary Movie Month) and Halloween is on the way, Anders Holmes will be talking about some of his favourite horror films in these solo Anders Reviews episodes…

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The Other Hollywood: Where Modern Spirituality Was Born 41:36

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Jennifer Herrera is a Los Angeles–born writer, speaker, and educator devoted to emotional mastery, conscious leadership, and the healing of inherited patterns. She hosts the podcast Heal Your Part, a space for honest conversation, self-inquiry, and the kind of personal healing that ripples outward into collective change. With over two decades of ex…

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#190 State of the game: Women's Superleague Basketball 25-26 season preview // Niamh Dwyer, Suzanne Maguire & Patrick O'Neill 43:57

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On episode 190 I am joined by Patrick O’Neill, Suzanne Maguire and Niamh Dwyer to preview the upcoming Women’d Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish women’s basketball including underage talent, Irish developed players pursuing …

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Robert Redford Special 51:10

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Welcome to another episode of the Holmes Movies Podcast! Anders and Adam Holmes reunite after a long 2 month hiatus to pay tribute to a Hollywood legend. A fantastic actor and director, who also did a lot for social and human rights. The great Robert Redford passed away on the 16th of September 2025 at his home in Sundance, Utah. He was 89 years ol…

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#189 State of the game: Men's Superleague Basketball 25-26 season preview // Conor Meany & Mark Reynolds 47:06

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On episode 189 I am joined by former Superleague winners Conor Meany and Mark Reynolds to preview the upcoming men's Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish basketball including player development, transfers, Irish players and pro…

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MARÍA GABRIELA DE FARÍA: Superman Villainy, Culture Shocks & Turning Trauma to Humor 1:12:25

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María Gabriela de Faría (Superman, Animal Control) joins us this week for a powerful and open conversation about stepping into a life-changing role in Superman while learning to embrace her own vulnerability. María talks about leaving Venezuela for Hollywood, the culture shock she faced, and the identity struggles that came with it. She opens up ab…

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Anders Reviews. . .Event Horizon 23:00

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Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews the sci fi horror film Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. As it is spooky season with October around the corner and Halloween is on the way, Anders Holmes will be talking about some of his favourite horror films in these solo Anders Reviews episodes. Horror…

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#188 James Kerr // Inside Legacy & the All Blacks 1:30:06

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On episode 188 I am very excited to be joined by author of legacy James Kerr. James is a talented author with an exceptional eye for stories & finding purpose or meaning. His insights into elite sport are remarkable and is known world wide for his time spent following the most successful rugby team ever, the All Blacks and writing his award winning…

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JOHN BARROWMAN: Full Transparency, Reclaiming Control & the Fan Who Saved His Life 1:25:38

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John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) joins us this week for a transparent conversation about the facts and fiction of his contentious actions on set in the past and the dangerous fallout as a result of it in the present. John owns up to his actions while reflecting on how this period of time lead to some dark thoughts and plans; one of which was …

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Quantum Harmonics of LA 38:17

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Song Yi Jeon, a South Korean singer and composer, weaves modern jazz harmony and odd meters with lyrical, memorable melodies. Trained in classical composition in Graz and jazz vocals in Basel and at Berklee, she became the inaugural Quincy Jones CJ&E Fellow and a Billboard Endowed Award recipient.She has performed at major venues and festivals worl…

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#187 Richie Donnelly // Injury & Entrepreneurship 1:14:46

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On episode 187 I am delighted to be joined by Richie Donnelly, 2021 All-Ireland winner with Tyrone and entrepreneur. Richie suffered a serious knee injury and at the time of the chat was in the middle of intense rehab. He is currently in the throws of a club championship with his club Trillick in one of if not the toughest competitions in the count…