Best Daniel McClean Podcasts (2026)

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Daniel McClean 35:37

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5d ago35:37

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, cultural influencer Pearl Lam sits with art aficionado, lawyer and art magazine writer Daniel McClean who regularly writes and produces shows in the art world. To Pearl Lam’s delight, this is a man who wears many hats and who has also authored and edited several books while acting as an independent curator …

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Michal Korman 32:50

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, cultural influencer Pearl Lam sits in Slovak-born academic painter Michal Korman’s art studio in Burgundy, France. Candid discussions about delicious French delicacies aside, the conversation with artist Korman paints a sumptuous picture of a man who since childhood began a lifelong career in art. Having th…

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Ep. 59 - European Cross Country ft. Nick Griggs, Callum Morgan and Mark Kirk 1:22:00

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This one is all about the Euro Cross! In part 1 we recap the results from each race and highlight some of the standout Irish performances. In part 2 we welcome European Champions Nick Griggs and Callum Morgan as well as the master coach that is Mark Kirk! We recap the race and what it means to the lads and then get chatting about what is to come. B…

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#19 - The Rock, Daddy Longlegs, The Camelford Arms 1:24:54

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After an extended period of shore leave, our three sozzled sailors take once more to the Good Ship Pub on their ever-lengthening quest to sample a beer and talk total nonsense in all of Brighton's finest haunts. This episode sees the crew journey to sunny Kemptown where their boat runs aground at The Rock Inn, creaks on to Daddy Longlegs, before ma…

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Ep. 58 - Seeley Cup ft. Conall McClean - European XC preview ft. Finn Diver - Local XC action 1:22:52

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Busy couple of weeks calls for a jam-packed episode! In part 1 of the episode we dive into all of the results from the Irish Novice Cross Country in Abbottstown and Irwin Spiers XC before we recap the 2025 Seeley Cup! To help us with the recap we bring the men's winner - Conall McClean onto the pod to hear about what was happening at the pointy end…

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Abdel Laadjel on The Back Straight - 9th at NCAA National Cross 58:37

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Abdel Laadjel is an Irish International and current Oregon Duck. Abdel recently became an All-American XC runner placing 9th at the NCAA Div 1 Cross Country Championships. Abdel has had a brilliant year thus far on the grass and track and looks set to smash some PBs such as his 13:29 5,000m. It was great catching up with Abdel and hearing what it i…

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Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard 1:27:02

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The National Cross Country Championships 2025 was hosted in Derry this year and The Back Straight is delighted to welcome the National Champions onto the podcast! Super grateful to have the amazing Fiona Everard from Bandon AC and the charming Brian Fay from Raheny Shamrocks who are your champs for this year. This episode is very centred on the rac…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Anders Petterson 52:24

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam meets in London with Anders Petterson, founder and CEO of the art-market research firm ArtTactic. Anders traces his path from investment banking into contemporary art and examines how the market has shifted over the past 25 years, noting that the present moment represents a significant turning poi…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Ben Luke 41:46

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with Ben Luke, one of the most respected voices in contemporary art criticism and host of A Brush with… and The Week in Art for The Art Newspaper. Drawing from his extensive experience speaking with artists, curators, and cultural leaders, Ben reflects on how art can serve as a bridge ac…

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Ep. 56 - Irish Senior XC Preview - Cross Country Results - 100 mile World Record 1:10:07

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This is the cross country episode of the year with epic results popping off both locally and internationally. We review all of the recent action from the McConnell Shield in Ballyclare, the Novice XC in Stranolar as well as some brilliant results out of the States and San Sebastián. A few other talking points hit the agenda such as Caitriona Jennin…

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Ep. 55 - 2025 Dublin Marathon ft. David McGlynn (Irish National Champion) - Local Results + Nick Griggs documentary premiere! 1:27:51

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It is an absolutely massive episode this week as we are still reeling from the amazing results at the 2025 Dublin Marathon! We are very lucky to be joined by the 2025 Irish National Marathon Champion - David McGlynn - for an interview and race recap. David was a great guest and it was epic to hear how the race played out for him as well as what wen…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Romy Jacobson 39:40

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with numerologist Romy Jacobson for an insightful conversation about intuition, energy, and the numerical patterns that shape human experience. Romy explains how numbers reveal hidden aspects of personality, behavior, and destiny, offering a lens through which to understand the rhythm an…

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Ep. 54 - Armagh 10 Mile - Comber Cup - Chicago Marathon - Autumn Open XC and Dublin Marathon Previews 1:06:16

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Plenty to chat about in episode 54 as we have some great action on the roads of Armagh and in the fields of Comber! In addition to that we get chatting about Chicago Marathon and the main stories there as well as the upcoming Dublin Marathon that always produces some great results. Rounding out the episode we look towards the Autumn XC Internationa…

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Darragh McElhinney on The Back Straight - Tokyo World Champs Recap 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

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Savage guest on the pod this week, Irish international and recent representative at the Tokyo World Champs, Darragh McElhinney! We are delighted to have Darragh on the pod as he talks us through his origin in the sport and bumpy road in the lead up to the Tokyo World Champs. Agonisingly close to making the final in the 5,000m, Darragh still made Ir…

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Ep. 53 - Belfast Half ft. Dearbhla Cox - Seaton Classic ft. Craig McMeechan 1:18:23

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Episode 53 of the Back Straight Podcast revolves around two interviews with some local champions over the half and 10k distance on the roads of Belfast and Bangor. In the first half of the episode we recap the results from the Belfast Half Marathon where over 7,500 people took part. Top of the podium in the women's race was Dearbhla Cox from Annand…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Cleo Roberts Komireddi 33:39

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl speaks with curator and art historian Cleo Roberts-Komireddi about her journey into Indian art and the shifting dynamics of the global art world. Cleo reflects on formative encounters with performance art in India that challenged her perceptions and inspired her lifelong research, leading to her forth…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Suzi Godson 41:27

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down in London with Suzi Godson, psychologist, journalist, and author of the long-running advice column Dear Suzi. Their conversation explores themes of emotional well-being, modern relationships, and the challenges of navigating vulnerability in contemporary life. Suzi reflects on how her in…

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Ep. 52 - Davey Seaton - World Champs - Local Races 1:06:56

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Michael and Danny are delighted to welcome Davey Seaton onto the Back Straight to chat about his impactful career in Northern Irish Athletics as both as a brilliant runner and top-class administrator. The Seaton Classic is looming on the calendar and Davey helps us understand the main players in this years iteration of the race named after him. In …

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Kevin Kwan 40:17

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down the internationally acclaimed author, Kevin Kwan. Kevin’s rise to fame can be attributed to his bestselling book, Crazy Rich Asians. During their discussion, they delve into the intricate dynamics of East–West cultural dialogue and emphasise the significance of telling Asian stories in a…

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Ep. 51 - Patrick Sheridan - Local Results 1:11:54

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Brilliant to welcome Newcastle man Patrick Sheridan onto the podcast after the breakout season he has had on the track. Patrick talks so us all about his return to running after a decade pursuing football and how his self-coached approach has yielded fantastic results so far. We talk all about Patrick's mindset for his focus event in the 800m and h…

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Ep. 50 - Return of the Roadrunners ft. Caitlyn Harvey and Noel McNally 1:08:49

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Great to have Caitlyn and Noel back on the podcast for a 50th episode! We get a full catch-up with both of these local legends on how their year has been thus far and what is on the agenda in the lead up to Dublin Marathon. Noel and Caitlyn talk to us all about the Roadrunner night of the races, how the group is going, coaching plans and their nutr…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Damian Elwes 45:50

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl travels to Los Angeles to meet British artist Damian Elwes. Renowned for his depictions of the studios of creative figures such as Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet, Elwes has built a career marked by both artistic curiosity and historical imagination. After studying at Harvard and an encounter with Keit…

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Ep. 49 - Conor Curran returns - Irish National Championships - Local Road Results - Upcoming meets 59:50

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Danny is out, Conor is back! Big thank you to the man from North Belfast for jumping on the podcast and chatting all things National Championships, road running results and upcoming meets! We hope you enjoy this insightful episode with Michael and Conor! Contact us here: [email protected] Instagram - @thebackstraightpodcast…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Keyu Jin 40:17

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl sits down with renowned economist Keyu Jin, Professor at the London School of Economics and author of The New China Playbook, for a nuanced conversation about China's evolving global identity. Together, they unpack the layers of misunderstanding between China and the West, the myths surrounding the Ch…

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Ep. 48 - Lughaidh Mallon on the Back Straight - Dan's London Diamond League Experience - Irish Track Meets & Euro U23 Champs 1:00:17

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Big title for a big episode! You read that right, this episode we are joined by none other than Northern Ireland's 16th person to break 4 minutes for the mile, Lughaidh Mallon! Lughaidh chat's to Michael about his rise in the sport and running in Belfast as well as his move to competing for DCU. Lughaidh has many great races ahead of him and we wis…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Alex Han and Ed Lee 32:13

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl sits down with Alex Han and Ed Lee, the founders of RED FLAGGED, a London-based platform created to support and amplify Queer East and Southeast Asian communities. What began as a response to the lack of visibility and safe spaces for queer Asians in the city has evolved into a vital cultural movement…

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Ep. 47 - Zoe Toland and Thomas Elfenbein - Plethora of results 1:15:05

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Lots has been happening on the track since you last heard from us here at the Back Straight! We go into all the results from France, Tullamore, Eugene Diamond League, Irish Milers Crusaders, Ards Half-marathon and the group selected to represent Ireland in Bergen, Norway! Part 2 of the episode (42 mins) we get chatting to the new Aussies in town, Z…

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Who is Andrew Thompson? Bonus episode on the Back Straight 29:35

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Andrew Thompson? Who is he? How is he running 1.46 in his second year competing in the event? What is his link to Northern Ireland and what led him to signing with North Belfast Harriers? The man from Carrickfergus shares it all in this bonus episode. We hope you enjoy it! Contact us here: Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast Email: thebackstraightpo…

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Ep. 46 - Faith Kipyegon's craic at the 4-minute mile ft. Rebekah Osborne 1:23:31

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*PRE-ORDER YOUR BACK STRAIGHT MERCH NOW - Link in bio on Instagram!* Big interview this week Back Straight gang! We have the brilliant Rebekah Osborne in the house to chat about how Faith Kipyegon is going to take down the legendary 4-minute mile barrier! Plenty of great insights for every runner out there on how to get the most from your races and…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Rasmus Munk 45:42

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Rasmus Munk, the visionary chef and co-owner of Alchemist in Copenhagen, sits down with Pearl Lam for a conversation that goes far beyond food. In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Rasmus opens up about his journey from traditional kitchens to creating one of the most radical and immersive dining experiences in the world. At Alchemist, meals u…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With William Louey Lai Kuen 34:12

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl sits down with her longtime friend William Louey Lai Kuen at his residence in Hong Kong for a wide-ranging and personal conversation. Together, they reflect on William’s life as a third-generation member of one of Hong Kong’s most prominent business families and as a Non-Executive Director of Kowloon …

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Ep. 45 - BMC Belfast Preview ft. Mark Kirk - Local results 51:31

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It's a slightly shorter episode this week (we will explain later hopefully!) but we have a great guest and some good chat about some local performances! First off we recap recent results like the CS Lewis 5 Mile and some international performances before we are joined by Mark Kirk for a thorough BMC Belfast preview ahead of the meet this coming wee…

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Ep. 44 - The Nick Griggs update - IFAM Brussels - Local bits and bobs 1:14:53

8M ago1:14:53

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Another jam-packed episode this week for number 44! We have got a tonne of great results from the Newells 5k and 10k, Newry Half Marathon and 10k as well as some brilliant performances on the track both near and far. In part 2 of the episode we are joined by Nick Griggs. Nick is a superstar runner and we are very lucky to have him on the pod as he …

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Ekow Eshun 52:58

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On this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam engages in an insightful conversation with British writer, curator, and cultural commentator Ekow Eshun. Eshun, renowned for his compelling work on Black identity, futurism, and the politics of representation, shares his reflections on the pivotal role of art in shaping narratives around race, mem…

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Ep. 43 - Belfast Marathon - Belfast Irish Milers Meet - Jack Gray from Flycarb 1:14:27

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Episode 43 of the Back Straight stays very local to Belfast with all the results from the Belfast City Marathon 2025 and the Belfast Irish Milers Meet (in association with Tripadvisor of course)! There were some brilliant performances in the home marathon and Eamonn Christie's Milers Meet never fails to bring the great weather and fast times. In pa…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 10 - Race recaps and final thoughts 1:10:36

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Welp, it's the final episode of the Road to Belfast series! In the last episode of the series we get to hear from Gladys and Stephen on how they went in the race and all of the drama that unfolded on the day! Spoiler alert, they both went great and we reflect on this as well as the lead up to the race and what is to come next. Until the next road t…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Scott Stover 47:44

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In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl is joined by her longtime friend, Scott Stover, for an insightful discussion about his remarkable journey from the finance sector to the art world. Scott reflects on his early years in Paris, which significantly influenced his career trajectory, his start in banking, and his transition from managing S…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 9 - Race Week! 57:04

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It's race week and both Stephen and Gladys are locked and loaded! In this episode we reflect on the training blocks that were and how they are going to approach the race on Sunday. From race tactics to nutrition, this is a true insight into how Stephen and Gladys are going to take control of their races and get the most out of themselves. Make sure…

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Ep. 42 - London Marathon Recap - Belfast Marathon Preview - IMC Belfast ft. Eamonn Christie 1:07:26

9M ago1:07:26

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Big few weeks of marathoning both close to home and fairly far! In the first half of the episode we go over some action from London Marathon and then preview the BCM for 2025. In part 2 we are lucky to be joined bu Eamonn Christie to go over the finer details from the IMC on 10th of May. It is shaping up be a great race, see you there! Contact us h…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 8 - The Taper! 51:59

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Things are starting to settle on the running front for Gladys and Stephen as they set their sights on the big race. This week on the R2B we do the usual weekly training week recap and then get stuck into some chat about tapering for race day. Not long left until we are lining up at Stormont, thanks for following along. Contact us here: Instagram: @…

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Bonus Episode - Niamh Allen 35:04

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G'day mates, Dan is away in Australia for the week so we are changing things up and releasing a podcast we recorded with Leevale AC athlete Niamh Allen. Back to the usual scheduling next week so we will see you then! Hooroo. Contact us here: Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @thebackstraight…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 7 - Three weeks out! 55:51

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Great episode this week featuring our superstar guests Gladys and Stephen. We are three weeks out from the marathon and therefore we just go over some random topics before diving into the taper week in the next episode! Gladys is fresh off a big win in Larne and Stephen has been taking crowns down in Galway. Thanks for giving it a listen, see you n…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 6 - Race day Fuelling ft. Lindsey Hunt from Precision Fuel & Hydration 1:10:04

9M ago1:10:04

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In this episode we are excited to welcome Lindsey Hunt who is a Senior Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration. After the usual introductions and training weeks for Gladys and Stephen, Lindsey chats to us about carb-loading, race day nutrition and some other great insights on caffeine and more! We hope you enjoyed this episode and big thanks…

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Ep. 41 - Queen's 5k - Omagh Half Marathon - Conor Curran World Masters Indoors 1500m Silver Medalist 1:12:25

9M ago1:12:25

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Bit of drama this week in the local racing scene but some great events happened including the Queen's 5k, Omagh Half Marathon plus some exciting racing over in Jamaica at the first Grand Slam! We go over the results at Queen's, chat a bit about what happened, then Danny recaps his race at Omagh Half Marathon. Conor Curran joins us mid-way through t…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Anne-Louise Sommer 41:21

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Anne-Louise Sommer, director of Designmuseum Danmark since 2011, joins Pearl Lam for a conversation on the transformative role of design in society. Under her leadership, the museum has grown into an internationally recognized institution, championing the idea that "Design must be shared." In this episode, Anne-Louise discusses the intersection of …

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Road to Belfast - Episode 5 - All about the gear! 54:53

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No! Not that gear! This week on the road to Belfast Marathon we are chatting all about running gear and what Gladys and Stephen are going to be using come race day! We also do the usual recap of training weeks for our superstars and both seem to be tracking really well. Thanks as always for tuning in, race day nutrition is up next week! Contact us …

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Road to Belfast - Episode 4 - Stephen hits 120 miles - Recovery Advice 54:53

10M ago54:53

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Big week in the lifecycle of Road to Belfast as Stephen breaks tradition with a 120 mile week! In addition that, we get chatting to Gladys about her week of training that featured both a race and a hard long run. Once we get through the training weeks, our superstar athletes share what is most important to them when it comes to recovery. Thanks for…

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Ep. 40 - Dunboyne 10k - Coleraine Campus 5k - World Indoors Recap - Danny runs 2:31 in Barcelona 1:11:24

10M ago1:11:24

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Plenty more than what the episode title suggests! Michael and Dan are back to recap results from the Craic 10k, Dunboyne 10k, Coleraine Campus 5k, Portadown Half Marathon and the World Masters Indoors in Florida, USA. In addition to all of that we preview the Queen's 5k happening next week and Michael gives us his pick for the winners. Part 2 of th…

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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Eric and Tina Vildgaard 50:12

10M ago50:12

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During a recent visit to Copenhagen, Pearl Lam visited Restaurant Jordnær, an acclaimed dining destination that has captivated food enthusiasts worldwide. She spoke with head chef Eric Vildgaard and his wife, restaurant host Tina Vildgaard, uncovering the dedication and artistry that define their approach to Nordic gastronomy. Their discussion delv…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 3 - Nutrition in Training 59:31

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Join us (Gladys, Stephen and Dan) as we enter another week of the marathon block for Belfast Marathon! This week we chat to our runners about their experiences in the SPAR Craic 10km, their training weeks and then how they fuel their training in the lead-up to the marathon. Thanks for all the listener questions, keep them coming! Hooroo. Contact us…