Best Ryan Scully Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 356: Uragh: Track-by-Track Breakdown of Stalemate | The Metal Cell Podcast 46:22

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Uragh join The Metal Cell Podcast! This week, myself and Letty sit down with Craig (Vocals), Marcelo (Guitars), and Jay (Drums) of Uragh to talk all about their brand-new EP Stalemate. We do a track-by-track deep dive, discussing the stories behind Crimson Dove, Time Heals Nothing, and more, plus Uragh’s DIY approach to videos, artwork, and collabo…

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🏖️ Summer Classics #3: Funniest Episode 😹 – Comedian Stuart Goldsmith 46:40

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. In this last episode of the series, I'm reviving my chat with comedian Stuart Goldsmith where we: 🛹 Quote the Simpsons a couple times 🏟️ Clarify it's differen…

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OATL37: Chris Olsen!!! Music by Clint Maedgen! 1:59:27

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Obligations lives!!! (We were just on summer break.) Howie and Scully are back with special guest: influencer and French Quarter vintage clothing store owner Chris Olsen. He popped into the King Room to discuss his journey into French Quarter small business advocacy and beyond. He shares how growing up he developed a love for antiques from his fath…

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Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'. 33:39

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Host Letty Sharp sits down with Wolfie (Vocals) and Kevin (Guitars) of Praelium, one of the most exciting new bands in the Irish metal scene. Praelium bring a crushing mix of alt-metal, groove metal, and thrash metal, and they’ve been making serious noise with the release of their debut EP Pigs (2025). In this episode, Wolfie and Kevin talk about t…

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Episode 354: Ancient Malice Interview – Steve Maher Talks Deathgrind, Chaos & Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead. 44:27

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I sat down with Steve Maher (ex-Abaddon Incarnate, Ancient Malice) to talk about the band’s crushing debut Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead. We dig into the chaotic roots of Irish deathgrind, finding the balance between memorable riffs and total filth, writing alongside Ian Lawless (Coldwar) and Adam Power (Sheep Dip), and how crust, grind, and de…

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🏖️ Summer Classics #2: Investor Favourite 📈 – Jessica Burley of Planet A 30:49

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. The second of three episodes in the series is my interview with Jessica Burley of Planet A. I call it the "Investor Favourite" because I've heard from lots of…

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Episode 353: Archaós Return: New Singer, New Sound, Same Heavy Energy | Irish Metal 2025. 46:05

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🔥 Archaós Are Back! 🔥 Cork metal band Archaós return with a brand-new single and a powerful new voice — Ciara Sheehan joins Luke Butler, Alessio Bagattin, Aaron F Kennedy, and Chris Hanlon to bring a fresh energy to the lineup. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🎸 How the band dynamic has evolved — musically & personally 🤘 The moment they knew it …

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Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That Burn talk Cut Throat Culture & future plans with Letty. 24:53

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In this episode, Letty sits down with Roni MacRuairi (Vocals) and Shane Martin (Guitars) from Words That Burn – one of Ireland’s most powerful modern metal acts. We caught up right before their explosive set at a packed Academy in Dublin, supporting the UK’s Heriot and Swedish heavyweights Thrown on their first-ever Irish show. Make sure to check o…

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Episode 351: Scaling the Ghosts of Everest with Machina Kore. A track by track exclusive with the band! 1:15:01

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In this episode, I sit down with Irish metal trailblazers Machina Kore to dive deep into their fearless new album, Ghosts of Everest. Formed in 2020 and built on decades of hard-earned experience in the rock and metal scenes, the band share their journey from their raw debut EP 'Blood in Code' to the bold, genre-defying sound they’ve forged today. …

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🏖️ Summer Classics #1: Rising Star 🌟 – Shannon Falconer of BioCraft Pet Nutrition 28:51

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. First up is Shannon Falconer, Founder & CEO of BioCraft Pet Nutrition (formerly Because, Animals). Two years on, they’ve made huge strides toward radically re…

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Episode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers. 52:12

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In this episode, I sit down with Conor Bradley of Black Mantra Photography and Dylan Scully of DYLPOOL Photography — two of the most exciting visual storytellers documenting the pulse of the Irish Metal Scene. From their creative origins to their unique photography styles, we dive deep into: Their background and how they got involved in the Irish m…

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Summer "Break" - Ukraine Volunteering 0:36

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I'm going to be spending the summer on the road, delivering humanitarian aid across Ukraine. And needless to say, it's not the best setup for recording a podcast. So things will be quiet here until about October when I'll be back with new episodes, when I'm back settled in Kyiv and in relative peace. If you want to follow my adventures, be sure to …

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Episode 349: Mallacht Interview | Letty Sharp Chats with Ryan & Steve | Black Metal Insights 34:57

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Join host Letty Sharp as she sits down with Ryan (Vocals) and Steve (Guitars) of Mallacht, a rising force in the Black Metal scene. With a clear homage to the traditional, classic Black Metal sound fused with a fresh, contemporary edge, Mallacht — which means “Curse” in Gaelic — have been turning heads with their powerful debut EP Black Sorcery. In…

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Episode 348: Belfast Hardcore Rises: Steve & Robbie of If It Bleeds on their formation, debut EP & Bloodstock 2025. 42:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Steve (drums) and Robbie (guitar) from the 5-piece hardcore-infused metal outfit If It Bleeds – one of the most exciting names rising out of the Belfast heavy scene. We dive deep into: • How the band was formed • Steve and Paddy’s shared history in Heal of Achilles • Their debut WE CAN KILL IT EP — 13 minutes of cru…

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Episode 346: Ketos brought the riffs, the laughs….and the chaos. Dwayne Close (guitars) and Pete Crenshaw (vocals) talk all things heavy! 54:34

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Join us for a wild and unfiltered chat with Dwayne Close (guitars) and Pete Crenshaw (vocals) from Belfast groove/thrash metal heavyweights Ketos! We dig into the band's origins, the evolution from their Rise EP to the full-length onslaught that is First Strike, and explore the themes and sound of their latest singles. We also dive into the incredi…

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Smart Meters, Dumb Rules, and Why AI is the New Electrification, with Felix Krause of Vireo Ventures 38:28

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Felix Krause is the Managing Partner at Vireo Ventures, a European VC fund betting that the future of energy is electric, distributed, and intelligently managed. Based in Berlin, Felix brings sector-specific clarity to the sprawling world of climate investing and makes a strong case for why electrons, not moonshots, will define the next great energ…

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OATL36 - Sabine McCalla!!! Live Music from The Helots! 1:23:19

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Singer/Songwriter, BJ's Bartender and Bestie Sabine McCalla stops by the King Room to tell Scully and Howie about her new single that just dropped on Garhole Records and the upcoming full album release. She shares stories of growing up with Haitian activist parents, living in Africa for two years as a child, attending a service oriented university …

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Episode 345: Tide7. 'Rinse, Repeat, and Rise” Letty interviews Mark, Luca & Aaron about their progress so far. 32:12

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In this episode, we dive into the origin and rise of Tide 7, one of the most aggressive and exciting new bands in Ireland’s heavy music scene. From drummer Jack’s initial vision in late 2022 to the formation of a powerhouse lineup featuring Luke, Aaron, and Mark — we explore how the band forged their signature sound blending metalcore, deathcore, d…

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Episode 344: Exclusive Interview with Jen Vaughan (Vocals), Darren O’Keeffe (Rhythm Guitar) and Scott McGowan (Lead Guitar) of Alt-Rock/Metal band Shadows Calling from Cork. 51:29

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In this episode, I sit down with Jen Vaughan (Vocals), Darren O’Keeffe (Rhythm Guitar) and Scott McGowan (Lead Guitar) of the band with Mike Jordan (Bass) & Barry English (Drums) making up the rest of Shadows Calling, one of Ireland’s most exciting rising bands blending alt-rock, grunge, and metal into a sound entirely their own. We dive into how t…

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Episode 347: MONKFEST 2025 LIVE STREAM SPECIAL: Rodger of Cursed Monk Records & Eoghan of Slung From a Tree talk us through this years stellar line-up & what to expect in Limerick on July 5th. 54:07

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Monk Fest 2025 will take place on July 5th in Pharmacia Bar, Limerick, to honour the memory of Rodgers niece Ash who was so well looked after by Temple St. in her final months. All money raised will be donated to Temple St. Children's Hospital and will go to the Play Therapy Department. • Tickets are €20 each and will allow access to the live perfo…

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Universities are Reshaping the Future of Food with Ismäel, Lisa, and Jorge of the Alt Proteins Project 47:14

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Ismaël Bawah is the SciTech Community Coordinator at the Good Food Institute Europe and the man behind the Alt Protein Project, a global student-powered initiative to transform universities into hubs for alternative protein innovation. Alongside him, we also heard from Lisa Neidhardt of Imperial College London and Jorge Guadalupe of Brazil’s Federa…

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Episode 343: The Metal Cell Forums Live Stream May 2025. Topic: “Metallica in Ireland 2026 more than just a Gig” 1:25:59

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Myself, Danielle, Evan, Letty & Joe of The Metal Cell Forums react to Metallica hitting Dublin for two nights in 2026 with Gojira, Avatar, Pantera & Knocked Loose being brought along for the craic! (Live Stream Podcast recorded in May 26th, 2025. Metallica is coming back to Ireland in 2026, and we need to talk about it. In this episode, we’re divin…

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OATL 35: Morning 40's Rick Hukill!!! Live Music from Conor Donohue! 1:33:24

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Rick stops by the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about growing up in Onion Town, Hanging in Athens, GA during its heyday, being saved from certain death by the late Paris Nesbit who also wrote a song about Rick (featured mid-interview), being forced by the law man to take an alias and hide out in 9th ward in the 90's, regaining his sense of …

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Episode 342: Psykosis: Technical Track-by-Track Breakdown of their killer new album 'Mind Games' with Grant (vocals/guitars), Tom (drums) & Liam (Bass) of the band. 1:21:29

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Grant Walsh (vocals/guitars), Tom Moylan (drums) and Liam Noctor (bass) of Dublin thrash metal band Psykosis as we dissect their long-awaited second album 'Mind Games'. Featuring eight tracks, the album blends reworked material from previous lineups with fresh, crushing new numbers, including the powerful l…

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Sticking with the Software Side of Energy Transition, with Veronique Hördemann of Future Energy Ventures 26:59

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Veronique Hördemann is Managing Partner and CFO at Future Energy Ventures, a climatetech VC firm investing in the software layer of the energy transition. From her base in Essen (with a side of Berlin), Veronique talked about going from corporate VC to a fully independent impact fund and why they’ve made a deliberate choice to stay clear of hardwar…

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OATL34: Nancy Montoya!!! Live Music from Slow Motion Cowboys! 1:33:42

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Queen of Krewe of Dreux (and basically the universe), Nancy Montoya pops into the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about how much she loves the Lounge. She shares how the late Gilbert Lopez introduced her to BJ's almost 30 years ago and how it remains dear to her heart. She tells of being a part of helping Carlos and Dewann re-open BJ's after …

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Episode 341: Letty Sharp Interviews Nathan & Ocean of War of Attrition – Music, Meaning, and a Mission. 40:01

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In this episode, Letty Sharp sits down with Nathan Price (vocals) and Ocean McCormack (guitars) of Limerick metal band War of Attrition. The band is gearing up to play the Tullamore Phoenix Metal Festival on May 31 at John Lee’s Bar & Venue—a one-day charity event in support of the National Missing Persons Helpline. The festival also shines a spotl…

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Volcanic Rock as a Carbon Sink, with Anastasia Pavlovic of Eion 41:26

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Anastasia Pavlovic is the co-founder of Eion, a carbon removal company that accelerates Earth's natural rock weathering process to lock away CO₂—permanently. Eion works with farmers to deploy enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in agricultural fields, creating a carbon sink disguised as soil amendment, with benefits to landowners and climate alike. Anas…

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Episode 340: Fangclub: Steven & Kevin of the alt/rock band talk about the writing & recording of their latest EP. 25:15

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Fangclub are a Dublin alternative rock band with members Steven King (Guitar/Vocals), Kevin Keane (Bass) and Dara Coleman (Drums). 2024s EP, “All Good”, marked a musical return for the band after an extended break since 2020. On the live circuit, Fangclub have supported bands such as Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Muse, Biffy Clyro, Twin Atl…

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Episode 339: Justine & Sammy of Church Road Records & Employed To Serve on running a label & playing in a band. 42:35

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On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Justine and Sammy of Church Road Records/Employed To Serve—exploring how the dual demands of running a label and playing in a touring band shape their daily lives and creative decisions. Church Road Records may have started in 2017 as a DIY operation run out of a spare room, but in just a few short ye…

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The Scully Effect is Alive and Fermenting, with Nemailla Bonturi of ÄIO 27:53

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Nemailla Bonturi is the co-founder of ÄIO, an Estonian startup fermenting fats and oils from yeast instead of palm oil or animal products. A Brazilian scientist-turned-founder, Nemailla now works at the intersection of synthetic biology, circular economy, and baked goods—with an in-house chef, of course. In this episode we talked about: 🧫 How a “ve…

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Episode 338: Good Friend: Adam (Vox/Bass) & Izzy (Drums) talk to Letty about their Celtic punk rock style of music. 15:39

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Hailing from the Causeway Coast, Good Friend is Adam Carroll (lead vocals and bass), Izzy Curran (drums), and Andy Reid (lead guitar). These three Irish lads originally come from around Belfast/Northern Ireland but they moved to Newcastle, England to get shitty jobs and form a band. The jobs did indeed turn out to be shitty, but the band turned out…

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OATL33: Jazz Fest with Robin Rapuzzi!!! Music by Tuba Skinny! 1:12:24

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Robin walks a block and a half from his house to join Howie and Scully in the King Room for a chat about our beloved neighborhood. He tells how he came to New Orleans looking for inspiration many years ago and how he continues to find it; he explains what its like to play multiple instruments in several different bands including washboard with Tuba…

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Your next battery might be made from coal tar, with Eugene Beh of Quino Energy 29:40

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Eugene Beh is the founder of Quino Energy, where he’s commercializing organic flow batteries that are safer, cheaper, and more scalable than their vanadium and lithium-ion cousins. With a background in physics and chemistry from Harvard and Stanford, Eugene has traded academic labs for chemical plants—and he’s betting that petroleum byproducts migh…

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Episode 337: Irish Musicians Unite for Benefit Gigs in Support of Adam Moore's MS Treatment. 53:52

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Two special benefit gigs are set to take place in Dublin and Cork on April 24th and 25th in support of Adam Moore, (Merch Limbo/ex guitarist with Hero In Error), who has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for over a decade. All proceeds from the shows will go directly toward funding Adam’s ongoing stem cell treatment in Serbia. In a deeply mo…

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Episode 336: Grey Stag: Matt, Steve & Daragh talk about the release of their brilliant new e.p Mountain Breaker. 31:35

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It was great to meet up with Grey Stag in this pre-recorded episode, before they played a jam packed Fred Zeppelins, in Cork with a serious support line up from Bodydrinkers, Dead Memories and Archaos courtesy of Dead Cult Promotions. Grey Stag were in town to promote their single launch for 'Cauldron Burn' and it was the perfect time to catch up w…

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Your smartphone can cut home energy costs, with Selina Tobaccowala of HomeBoost 31:52

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Selina Tobaccowala is a Silicon Valley veteran turned climate entrepreneur. With hits like Evite, Ticketmaster, and SurveyMonkey on her resume, she’s now taking aim at one of the biggest sources of residential emissions: energy inefficiency. Through her startup HomeBoost, she’s making home energy assessments as simple as scanning your walls with yo…

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OATL32: WWOZ MEETS OBLIGATIONS w/ AJ "The Boudin Man" Rodrigue!!! 1:46:35

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The Boudin Man joins Howie and Scully in the King Room to discuss DJ'ing on WWOZ, restarting his father's old record label, and the importance of giving Ninth Ward musicians their due. He tell us how as a child he spent many nights recording bands with father for Houma Records. (His mother send the kids to keep pops from being a "rascal." ) He shar…

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Episode 335: The Metal Cell Forums March edition: Danielle, Howard & Joe discuss the impact of line-up changes in bands. 1:24:30

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Join myself, Danielle, Joe and Howard as we discuss the the impact of line-up changes in bands. What inspired the topic was the news of Brent Hinds departure from Mastodon and the potential fall out of revenue, creativity and legal issues that could occur. We look at bands on a local level also along with Joe and Howards experience of it first hand…

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Episode 334: Teras: Hunter (Vocals/Bass), Boydy (Drums/Vocals) and Grog (Guitars) of Northern Ireland based band talk to me about their newest songs, crazy gigs & future plans for 2025. 57:32

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Hunter (Vocals/Bass), Boydy (Drums/Vocals) and Grog (Guitars) of Northern Ireland based Teras have been absolutely killing it lately with live performances all over Ireland, including a memorable Siege of Limerick appearance last year and another invite back to play in Dolans this April. I invited them to The Metal Cell studios in this pre-recorded…

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OATL31: Joshua Starkman for Mayor!?!? Live Music from James McClaskey & the Rhythm Band! 1:29:34

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A tuxedoed "Mayor" Starkman joins Howie and Scully in the King Room for a discussion about the campaign. Yes It is real; he will be on the ballot! He shares several of his policy proposals including elimination of liability for all corporations, encouragement of bribery, expansion of bureaucracy (it creates jobs!), and a promise that on day one he …

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VOTE NO!!! on the March 29th Amendments w/ Meg Garvey 25:38

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Legislative Chair of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Meg Garvey joins Howie and Scully to explain why all Louisiana voters should say NO!!! to the four amendments on the March 29 ballot. Hint: They are all a means by which Jeff Landry can further consolidate his power in an effort to turn Louisiana into a modern feudal state.…

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Cutting Heavy Industry Carbon through AI, with Leise Sandeman of Pathways 32:04

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Leise Sandeman is co-founder of Pathways, a company using AI to make heavy manufacturing more sustainable. Based in Copenhagen, she brings deep expertise in steel production and AI to the challenge of industrial decarbonization. In this episode we talked about: 🏭 How Pathways is building the data layer for sustainable manufacturing, with their soft…

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Episode 333: Too Far Fetched: Colin (Vocals), Anto (Guitars) & Evan (Bass) of the five-piece metal band hailing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. 20:43

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Letty interviewed Too Far Fetched in Fibbers where they were playing the Rage Metal Metal night alongside Angry Chair, Pain In Vain and Tide 7. Too Far Fetched are a brilliant upcoming five-piece metal band hailing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Colin (Vocals), Anto (Guitars) & Evan (Bass) chat to Letty about the bands formation, playing Siege of L…

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Episode 332: Solo Project Pt.5: A talk with Irish musicians Fionn of FÓS, Kevin of Sonus Mortis & Shane of Temair about their solo work and dedication to releasing incredible music. 1:04:14

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I'm delighted to announce another episode focusing on promoting Irish Solo Metal artists. Kevin Byrne of Sonus Mortis makes a return to the show and making their debuts on the podcast are Fionn Murray of FÓS and Shane McCulloch of Temair. While they may have different styles and make incredible music, it's their creative energy and the enjoyment of…

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Climate Investing in Oil Country, with Eric Rubenstein of New Climate Ventures 43:32

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Eric Rubenstein is an oil and gas banker turned climate tech investor based in Houston. As founder of New Climate Ventures, he focuses on bridging the gap between traditional energy and climate innovation, bringing a pragmatic perspective shaped by his background in finance and fossil fuels. In this episode we talked about: 🌡️ The critical need for…

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Episode 331: Roan Hynes of Terror Syndrome. The innovative Cork musician genre-bending Metal with Synthwave . 21:52

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The Metal Cell presents Roan Hynes , the solo next-gen music prodigy who’s breaking barriers by blending heavy metal with electrifying synthwave! With 16 explosive releases and a unique sound that combines shredding guitars, thunderous drums, and futuristic synths, this rising star is redefining the limits of genre-bending music in Ireland. Terror …

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Packaging Made to Disappear, with Julia Bialetska of S.Lab 31:26

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Julia Bialetska is the founder of S.Lab, a Ukrainian company creating sustainable packaging solutions from agricultural waste. In this episode we talked about: 🌱 How S.Lab transforms agricultural waste into packaging that can be used in food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, furniture and fashion 📊 The impact of EU regulations requiring all packaging …

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Climate Resilience Is a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity with Jannik De Winter of PT1 29:53

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Jannik De Winter is an investor at PT1, a Berlin-based VC focused on greening the built environment. He recently co-authored a white paper on adaptation tech—the technologies we’ll need now that we’ve officially blown past 1.5°C. We talked about why climate resilience is an investment opportunity, not just a government expense, and why adaptation t…

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Episode 330: Frodo (Guitars/Vox/Synths) & Craig (Bass/Vox/Synths) of doom-ridden sludge merchants Nomadic Rituals. 54:42

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It was a pleasure to welcome Frodo (Guitars/Vox/Synths) & Craig (Bass/Vox/Synths) of Nomadic Rituals back onto the show. The three piece doom/sludge band along with Mark on drums are about to release their incredible fourth album titled 'Fust' via Cursed Monk Records. Myself and Danielle talk through each track with Frodo & Craig and get some great…