Best Mike Whelan Podcasts (2025)

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Why AI Is Stalled At Your Firm (And How to Fix It) with Colin Lachance 24:52

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Colin Lachance helps law firms implement AI without the paralysis. As founder of LawQi and former Innovator in Residence at the Ontario Bar Association, he's developed a practical framework: start with tasks, not processes. In this conversation, he explains why most firms aren't ready for full process redesigns, what infrastructure you actually nee…

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GGACP Classic: Bad Ape Movies 38:56

2d ago38:56

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GGACP celebrates Thanksgiving 2025 by revisiting this ridiculously in-depth 2018 analysis of some genuine "golden turkeys," featuring one of Gilbert and Frank's favorite topics: apes and gorillas. In this episode: Gilbert breaks down “Old Dracula," Jerry Lewis threatens to sue Sammy Petrillo, Raymond Burr turns into a gorilla and Bela Lugosi tries …

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Jackie Martling and Billy West Encore 1:34:49

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To coincide with this week's long-awaited "Fun For All Ages" Jackie Martling-Billy West reunion, GGACP turns back the clock to 2019, when the boys made their first joint appearance on the "Amazing Colossal Podcast." In this episode, Jackie and Billy talk about the cinema of George Pal, the versatility of Paul Frees, the uniqueness of Peter Sellers …

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Zoe Holohan 23:47

4h ago23:47

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After losing her husband Brian O’Callaghan Westropp seven years ago in a devastating wild fire in Greece while on honeymoon, Zoe talks about grief, survivor guilt, recovery, finding love again and the amazing burns unit at St James’s Hospital FoundationBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Barbara Scully 13:05

4h ago13:05

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The writer/broadcaster explains why, in her sixties, she has been taking to the stage as a stand-up comedian/storyteller in her shows ‘Older, Bolder, Wiser’ and now her new show ‘Because I’m Worth It’ Official website: https://barbarascully.comBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Three Amigos 10:06

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Chat and live music with the Irish country music stars Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney about their very successful working relationship and friendship Tour dates: www.ticketmaster.ie (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)…

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Using AI to Compete with BigLaw: The Small Firm Playbook w/ Shavon J. Smith 26:37

9d ago26:37

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Washington, DC attorney Shavon J. Smith runs a small firm that serves growing businesses as their fractional general counsel. In this episode, she explains how AI helps her compete with larger firms – from mapping workflows to drafting contract checklists, improving client alerts, pressure-testing assumptions, and crafting clearer redline comments …

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GGACP Classic: Richard Benjamin 1:32:15

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic Neil Simon comedy “The Sunshine Boys” (released November, 1975) by revisiting this memorable interview with the film’s co-star, actor-director Richard Benjamin. In this episode, Richard looks back on his six-decade career in Hollywood and recalls memories of working with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, …

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Fun for ALL Ages! 2:54

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Don't miss any of the fun. Subscribe to Fun for All Ages now for a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe now on Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon…

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Dick Cavett Encore 1:57:36

12d ago1:57:36

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (November 19th) of 4-time guest and friend of the podcast, the legendary Dick Cavett, by presenting this ENCORE of a fascinating interview from 2019. In this episode, Dick shares delightful (and hilarious) anecdotes about Jack Benny, Stan Laurel, Truman Capote and Walter Winchell (among others) and looks back on memora…

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Bill Whelan 19:21

3h ago19:21

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Bill talks about his career accomplishments while celebrating his 75th birthday. He looks back at his upbringing and how it impacted his driveBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Una Healy and Luke Thomas and the Swing Cats 6:07

11d ago6:07

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Live music from Una and Luke Thomas, as they chat about their upcoming shows togetherBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Eunice Power 20:14

2d ago20:14

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Eunice talks about her new cookbook and looks at her career, how her mother inspired her cooking and she talks about the heartbreaking loss of her son who died in May.By RTÉ Radio 1

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AI Readiness: The IT Infrastructure Lawyers Need Before Adopting AI with Olivia Anderson 30:52

12h ago30:52

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Olivia Anderson helps law firms build the IT infrastructure they need before adopting AI. As Principal at Framework IT, a managed service provider working with legal practices of all sizes, she's seen what happens when firms rush into AI without the cybersecurity foundations in place. In this conversation, she walks through shadow AI, the $5.5 mill…

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GGACP Classic: Penn Jillette Returns 1:00:50

16d ago1:00:50

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In connection with this week's "Fun for All Ages" conversation about "The Day the Clown Cried," GGACP revisits this 2015 interview with illusionist, filmmaker and comedian Penn Jillette. In this episode, Penn opines on a host of offbeat topics ranging from Jerry Lewis' ill-fated pet project to strippers’ tricks of the trade, the comedy of Dennis Mi…

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Buck Henry Encore 1:12:16

19d ago1:12:16

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GGACP celebrates National Aviation Month (!) by revisiting the infamous Pat McCormick helicopter story in this ENCORE of an interview with legendary writer-actor-director Buck Henry. In this episode, Buck looks back on his 50+ year career and shares hilarious anecdotes about Orson Welles, James Mason, John Belushi and Jonathan Winters (among others…

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Cyrstal Gale 18:18

3h ago18:18

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American country music star talks about her life as a singer and her relationship with her sister Lorreta Lynn.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Paul Galvin 18:01

3h ago18:01

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Talks about his career as a fashion designer, his life after Gaelic football. How he started his fashion career in Dunnes and having a clothing brand that his about storytellingBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Mike O'Donnell 10:33

3h ago10:33

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Court artist talks about how he left teaching, and pursued his career as a court artist. He works in the Criminal Courts of Justice and the Four Courts. His objectivity was tested when former hurler DJ Carey was sentenced to five and half years for defrauding people by falsely claiming he had cancer and needed money for treatment.…

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AI's Role in the Courtroom with Appellate Lawyer Todd Smith | AI in Practice 28:55

23d ago28:55

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Todd Smith is a board-certified appellate lawyer in Texas who consults with trial teams and handles appeals. In this conversation, he explains how AI tools are changing his work—and where they hit their limits. 💎 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: Draft and review contracts 10x faster ➞ try it free: https://www.spellbook.legal 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀: 0:00 - Introduction 1:42 - Todd's…

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GGACP Classic: Bad Movie Musicals 37:01

23d ago37:01

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To coincide with this week's "Fun for All Ages" episode about movie musicals of 1980, GGACP revisits this hilarious conversation from 2017 about Gil and Frank's' favorite musical misfires. In this episode: Burt Reynolds sings Cole Porter, Gene Kelly laces up his skates, Nipsey Russell follows the yellow brick road and Carol Channing covers the Beat…

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Tom Savini Encore 1:21:57

26d ago1:21:57

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GGACP squeezes a few extra scares out of spooky season with this ENCORE of a 2016 interview with the “King of Splatter,” makeup effects wizard Tom Savini. In this episode, Tom reveals the secret of onscreen suspense, shares his admiration for legendary makeup artists Dick Smith and Jack Pierce and explains how “Midnight Cowboy” changed his life. Al…

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Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers 20:11

4d ago20:11

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Colin Davidson, whose work has featured in the National Portrait Collection of the National Gallery in Dublin. They chat about Davidson's new book ‘Twelve Paintings’ which was written by Mark recalls the people he has studied and painted down the years, including Queen Elizabeth II.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Eva Pau 11:58

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Eva talks about her show ‘Coming Home’ a series of programmes on Sundays on Radio1. They tell the stories of the Chinese-Irish community, and the presenter is chef and businesswoman Eva Pau. She talks about her life growing up in Ireland as the daughter of Chinese immigrantsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Joanne McNally 20:08

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Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Joanne McNally has become the biggest ticket-selling female comedian working on the UK circuit. She talks about how she has a massive tour planned here too, and loads of dates are already sold out.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How to Build a Law Firm That Runs Without You with Joey Vitale 30:08

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Before "AI automation" was a buzzword, Joey Vitale built Indie Law to operate without him. That experience—paired with years helping lawyers scale through virtual assistants—turned him into a quiet expert on systems, delegation, and identity. In this episode, he and host Mike Whelan dig into what happens when the work that once defined you starts r…

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GGACP Classic: Gilbert and Frank's Halloween Recommendations 13:49

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GGACP celebrates Halloween 2025 with this ENCORE of a mini-ep from 2015, featuring Gilbert and Frank's Halloween movie recommendations. In this episode: Lon Chaney Jr. fills Karloff's boots, Walter Huston meets Agatha Christie, Gilbert’s nana praises Barry Fitzgerald and the strange passions of Lionel Atwill. PLUS: The boys (finally) track down Jan…

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Rick Baker & David J. Skal Encore 1:51:52

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GGACP celebrates Halloween week by revisiting this conversation from 2021 as Gilbert and Frank celebrate the 90th anniversaries (1931-2021) of Universal Studios’ original “Dracula” and “Frankenstein” with Oscar-winning makeup creator Rick Baker and late author-historian David J. Skal. In this episode, Rick and David talk about sympathetic monsters,…

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Phil Coulter 17:07

11d ago17:07

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Chat with the legendary songwriter about why, at the age of 83, he’s heading off again around the country on tour (with his wife Geraldine Branagan in ‘Tranquility by Candlelight’). He also talks about the stories behind his music, his family roots in the north of Ireland and working with musicians like John Sheahan and Luke Kelly and The Dubliners…

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Aisling Maher 12:31

11d ago12:31

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The vice-captain of the Dublin camogie team chats about the skorts issue that dominated headlines earlier this year, and her club being one of those Ross Whitaker features in a new two-part documentary series ‘Camogie: Inside the Championship’ (on RTÉ TV on the 6th and 13th of November)By RTÉ Radio 1

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Hector Ó hEochagáin 15:03

11d ago15:03

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The travel presenter and podcaster chats about his new book ‘An Irish Word a Day’. He talks about the burgeoning love for the language and why we shouldn’t be nervous about using whatever little we haveBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Teaching Lawyers to Prompt with AI Legal Consultant Alessandra Colaci 29:49

1M ago29:49

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Alessandra Colaci helps in-house legal teams figure out how to actually use AI—not just talk about it. As the founder of Legal Plus AI and former founding marketer at Harvey, she's spent years teaching lawyers to prompt, experiment, and integrate AI into their daily work. In this conversation, she breaks down the quick wins that build momentum, the…

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GGACP Classic: Tales from "The Carson Podcast" with Mark Malkoff (and Phil Rosenthal) 45:13

1M ago45:13

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In connection with this week's "Fun For All Ages" episode about Johnny Carson's 100th birthday, GGACP revisits this 2019 interview with comedian-historian and host of "The Carson Podcast," Mark Malkoff and Emmy-winning writer and producer (and lifelong Carson fan) Phil Rosenthal. Also in this episode: The flamboyance of Monti Rock, the “magic” of U…

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Don't miss any of the Fun (For All Ages with Frank Santopadre) 2:53

1M ago2:53

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Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe now on Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5e…

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Kirk Hammett Encore 1:40:05

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The celebration of Halloween month continues with this classic episode from 2018 that helped inspire the format of Frank's "Fun For All Ages" podcast as Metallica guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and monster kid Kirk Hammett discusses his lifelong love affair with horror films, his priceless collection of movie memorabilia and the shared connec…

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Maryette McFarland 7:55

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The amazing 90-year old from Derry, the oldest Open University graduate in Ireland this year. She explains why her husband’s death and having to stop driving prompted her return to the world of academia, with great support from her family (pic credit: Paul Moane)By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ye Vagabonds 9:53

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Chat and live music with brothers - and Carlow natives - Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn about folk music, harmonies and the importance of 'community' to their sound. Official website: https://yevagabonds.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed in this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

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Adele King 25:44

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Before she returns to panto (in Cindarella with Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick), chat with the multi-talented entertainer Twink about her life in Irish showbiz, being a night owl, her love for animals and having an energy that never flagsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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GGACP Classic: Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani Part 2 43:54

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GGACP celebrates Halloween month by revisiting part two of a 2019 salute to Universal horror classics with author, screenwriter and historian Gary Gerani. In this episode: In praise of "The Raven"! The Monster takes a mate! Bela Lugosi’s finest hour! The strange life of Edgar G. Ulmer! And the absurd brilliance of “The Black Cat”! Learn more about …

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Fixed Fees, AI Experiments, and The Future of Family Law with Beau Atkins 34:41

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Beau Atkins runs Evolve Family Law in Saskatchewan, Canada, where he's using AI to reach the 79% of people with legal problems who never hire a lawyer. In this conversation, he shares how he built an AI-assisted tool that guides self-represented clients through court processes — and how he's testing an AI agent to handle intake calls. His end goal?…

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Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani Encore 40:45

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GGACP celebrates Halloween month with this ENCORE of an informative and entertaining two-part conversation about Gilbert and Frank's beloved Universal horror classics with historian, screenwriter and author of "Top 100 Horror Movies," Gary Gerani. This week: Directed by Roger Corman! The music of Billy Goldenberg! The trials of Colin Clive! Boris K…

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Francis & John Brennan 18:55

2M ago18:55

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Hoteliers John and Francis Brennan join Miriam in studio to reflect on life after selling the iconic Park Hotel in Kenmare two years ago. In this candid conversation, the brothers share how they've adjusted to life beyond the hotel, and the new passions and projects that have shaped their next chapter.…

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Lucy Kennedy in Malibu with Caitlyn Jenner 12:50

1M ago12:50

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For the new season of Living With Lucy, Lucy Kennedy travels to Malibu to spend several days with Caitlyn Jenner. Lucy revealed what it was like to spend time with Caitlyn.By RTÉ Radio 1

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'Inside the Dunnes Stores Dynasty', by Matt Cooper 17:35

1M ago17:35

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Journalist Matt Cooper joined Miriam in studio to discuss the powerful family behind Dunnes Stores — charting their rise in Irish retail, their wealth, their resilience, and the controversies that shaped them - which is all charted in his new book 'Dynasty (published by Eriu)By RTÉ Radio 1

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GGACP Classic: Michael Giacchino 1:49:26

2M ago1:49:26

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In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" episode about Atomic Age Cinema (with guest Michael Giacchino), GGACP revisits this 2018 interview with the Oscar and Grammy-winning composer. In this episode, Michael talks about his love of Japanese monster movies (including "Godzilla"), the golden age of “contract musicians,” and the influences of…

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Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre 1:55

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Adam Arkin and Alan Arkin Encore 1:37:23

2M ago1:37:23

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of a Frank favorite, the western-comedy "Hearts of the West," (released October 8, 1975) co-starring GGACP guest Alan Arkin. In this interview from 2020, Alan (joined by Emmy-winning actor Adam Arkin) talks about portraying villains, directing dark comedies, the precision of the Coen brothers and the Cold War p…

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Project Children 15:49

2M ago15:49

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Chat with the founder of Project Children, Denis Mulcahy about what inspired him to bring children from Troubles-divided Northern Ireland to America for a summer break; also, Bernadette McDonnell (who benefitted from the initiative) and Colin Caughey (a former intern on the project) Official website: https://projectchildren.org/…

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The Fynches 10:00

2M ago10:00

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Chat with brothers Ferdia and Oisín Walsh Peelo about combining acting with their band and their love of harmonies. Their debut album has just launched, and touring nationwide Official website: www.thefynches.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)…

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Hazel Chu 20:48

1M ago20:48

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The Green Party councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin talks about her journey through breast cancer – from initial diagnosis to ongoing treatment, helped with the amazing support of her husband and daughterBy RTÉ Radio 1