Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Fresh out of treatment Tadgh Conroy has a deep chat with Sparky about addiction, recovery, treatment, healing and more. What a heart. The Frances Black podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-130406374
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode Sparky is joined by Trade Unionist, lifelong activist, social justice advocate and stone in your shoe, Brendan Ogle, to talk his pathway (trainline?) into workers rights, mental health struggles, Apollo House and why people have the right to be angry. But how that anger needs to be redirected upwards instead of punching […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this pod Sparky sits down with musician, photographer and community music activist, Dave Hingerty. Dave as well as drumming with the likes of the Frames, Kíla and Josh ritter, spearheads the Side4 collective which is just unreal, trust us. They chat about drumming, rock n roll, some resentments, being on the road and touring […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode Sparky is joined by musical artist Colm Quearney for a chat that goes on a magical mystery tour. They talk about music, friendship, family, the new Ireland they’d like to see and how we can enjoy our old songs while writing new stories. Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-to-126186702
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This week I have my mate Ro Byrne with me in the (wall to wall communist) shack. Ro was the guitarist with Dublin band Lir and one of my firm firm favourites Earthquake Hair. We chat about the magic of music, ups, downs and lots more.
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This week my guest is Myles Gaffney a Grammy nominated singer songwriter from Corks Northside. Myles is a natural storyteller so turn in tune in and drop out😝 Note: no mushy peas, Tanora or Apple iPhones were hurt in the making of this podcast. Support Dignity for Palestine in Gaza here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-your-124980167
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode Sparky catches up with his neighbour comedian, podcaster, troublemaker and gem of a pal, Eric Lalor. They chat everything from him being scouted for Man Utd, to how he hit the ground running with his comedy and acting career. Yup!
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode Sparky chats with his dear friend who is also in recovery, Terry, about the experience of being orphaned, childhood trauma, football, reevaluation co-counselling, right through to recovery, giving back and helping others. A lovely chat. The next SWF with Eric Lalor is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123757139