Best Paul Hegarty Podcasts (2025)

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EP50 - Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan 53:00

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To mark Cathal Coughlan’s third anniversary EP50 isdevoted to his 2021 album, Song of Co-Aklan. It was the sixth album under Cathal’s own name, it was released on 31 March 2021 and this interview with Cathal was first broadcast on Songs to Learn and Sing on 103.2 Dublin City FM on 07 April 2021. Cathal talks about writing the songs for Song of Co-A…

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A second short preview of Episode 50 – Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan.

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A short preview of Episode 50 – Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan.

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Ep 11: Ruth Madeley 1:01:39

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In this episode, I’m joined by BAFTA nominated actor, and Doctor Who regular, Ruth Madeley. We talk about how Ruth accidentally got into acting, getting a BAFTA nomination for a Jack Thorne drama, Russell T Davies’s Years And Years, Disability within the television industry and talk all things Doctor Who and The War Between Land & Sea, with a few c…

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Ep 10: Paul Kasey 50:04

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In this episode, I’m joined by the movement and creature performer and choreographer of Doctor Who and Star Wars, Paul Kasey. We talk about what it’s like to work with all the Doctors in the Whoniverse, what it’s really like to be an Ood and Cyberleader and tips on how to become an alien and monster! Don’t forget to subscribe and review! Instagram:…

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Bonus EP - Danny Kelly's favourite Irish albums 1:51:00

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Danny Kelly is a former editor of the NME and Q magazine, He’s had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting. He was born in Islington in London, to Irish parents. In recent years Danny moved back to Ireland. In a long conversation we chat about all sorts of things: growing up in an Irish community in London; the Irish diaspora and his Irishnes…

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Ep 9: Taj Atwal 43:08

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In this episode, I’m joined by two time BAFTA nominated Hullraisers actor, Taj Atwal. We talk about BBC’s Daddy Issues, “cringe” jobs, having an accent at drama school, her love for Kathy Burke and getting to work Kay Mellor and with Sally Wainwright in the upcoming drama, Riot Women. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode! DM your questions…

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Ep 8: David Fynn 54:18

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In this episode, I’m joined by the actor recently known for his role as ‘Derek’ in BBC comedy Daddy Issues, David Fynn. We talk about the panic of getting an agent after drama school, working with actors you admire, being a TROLL and how one episode of The Inbetweeners still follows him around. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode! DM your…

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Ep 7: Elliot Hegarty 1:03:27

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In this episode, I’m joined by the director of Jilly Cooper's hit Disney Plus series Rivals, Elliot Hegarty. We talk about how Elliot went from runner and clapper loader to attending film school in New York City. He then Directed comedies such as Bad Education, Cheater, American studio sitcoms and Emmy winning, Ted Lasso. Subscribe and review if yo…

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EP49 - The D They Put Between the R & L by A Lazarus Soul 1:15:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Brian Brannigan from A Lazarus Soul for a deep dive about the band's fifth album, 2019's The D They Put Between the R & L. Our conversation takes in Brian's first band Sub Assembly and the different incarnations of A Lazarus Soul since the release of the band's first album in 2002. We talk about how Brian's writing has…

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A short preview of Episode 49 – The D They Put Between the R & L by A Lazarus Soul.

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EP48 - Twilight by John Hegarty 1:19:00

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On this episode I’m joined by John Hegarty for a deep dive about Twilight, his debut album from 2000. Twilight was produced by Bob Lamb, who produced UB40's Signing Off and The Lilac Time's self-titled debut. John has played with Female Hercules and Dinah Brand and has contributed to records by a load of artists including: Adrian Crowley, Cian Nuge…

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A short preview of Episode 48 – Twilight by John Hegarty.

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EP47 - Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800 1:10:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Eoin ‘Stan’ O’Sullivan and Dave Hackett for a deep dive about Louder & Clearer the second album by Stanley Super 800. We chat about: The Shanks, The Céilí Allstars, The Young Offenders, Simple Kid, SS800’s self-titled debut album, touring Ireland, Sofa Records, Choice Music Price 2007, reforming for the 20th Clonakilty…

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A short video preview of Episode 47 – Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800.

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A short preview of Episode 47 – Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800.

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EP46 - A Murder of Crows by Joe Chester 1:04:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Joe Chester for a deep dive about A Murder of Crows. We chat about Dublin in the mid-90s, playing music with Sunbear, Nina Hynes, Ten Speed Racer, and others. We also chat about A Lazarus Soul, Elvis Costello, Christy Moore, collaborating with Gemma Hayes for Culture Night 2024, revisiting A Murder of Crows for its vin…

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A short video preview of Episode 46 – A Murder of Crows by Joe Chester.

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A short preview of Episode 46 – A Murder of Crows by Joe Chester.

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EP45 - At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools 1:12:10

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On this episode I’m joined by Patrick Barrett for a deep dive about At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools. Pat formed The Hedge Schools with his former Ten Speed Racer bandmate Joe Chester. We chat about Ten Speed Racer, collaborating with Joe on The Hedge Schools’s three albums, bespoke independent releases and the impetus to create art…

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A short video preview of Episode 45 – At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools.

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A short preview of Episode 45 – At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools.

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EP44 - Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne 1:36:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Giordaí Ua Laoghaire for a deep dive about Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne. Giordaí Ua Laoighaire was a member of Cork punk band Nun Attax before joining Micro Disney. Giordaí played guitar on Stano’s first two albums and later in the 1980s was a member of Cork band Soon. In 1988 he moved to Dublin and wrote mus…

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A short preview of Episode 44 – Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne.

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Ep 6: Simon Callow 39:33

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In this episode, I'm joined by the British classic actor of stage and screen, Simon Callow. We talk about how Simon went from writing a letter to Sir Lawrence Olivier and getting a job at the National Theatre box office. Becoming one of the most respected actors in British theatre, television and film, and working with the greats. Subscribe and rev…

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Ep 5: Olivia Williams 59:54

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In this episode, I'm joined by 90’s Hollywood actor and star of the upcoming HBO Max Dune: Prophecy series, Olivia Williams. We talk about how Olivia was inspired by Judi Dench and how she went on to star in The Sixth Sense with Bruce Willis, Wes Anderson’s Rushmore, how she dealt with the predators of Hollywood, and what Camilla Parker Bowles REAL…

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Ep 4: Rhys Ifans 1:06:05

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In this episode, I'm joined by the Welsh actor currently starring in HBO’s House Of The Dragon, Rhys Ifans. We talk about Glastonbury, falling for the magic of theatre in Wales, Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the upcoming killer squirrel film, The Scurry. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode! DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @w…

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EP43 - Comforter & The Future is Medium by Compulsion 1:46:30

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On this episode I’m joined by Jacknife Lee for a deep dive about Compulsion's two albums: Comforter (1994) and The Future is Medium (1996). Jacknife formed Compulsion with Joseph Mary Barry, Sid Rainey and Jan Alkema. Jacknife, Joey and Sid had previously been in Thee Amazing Colossal Men. All this and more is discussed: the Irish music scene of th…

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A short video preview of Episode 43 – Comforter and The Future is Medium by by Compulsion.

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A short preview of Episode 43 – Comforter and The Future is Medium by by Compulsion.

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EP42 - Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano 1:16:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Stano for a deep dive into his first album 1983's Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft. Stano has been a recording artist and composer since the early 80s. He has released over a dozen albums, and numerous singles of startlingly, uncompromising original music. He is regarded as a true innovator, with an intense unde…

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A short preview of Episode 42 – Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano.

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A short preview of Episode 42 – Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano.

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EP41 - Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland 1:14:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Gerry Leonard for a deep dive into Hinterland, the band he formed in the late 80s with Donal Coughlan, and the duo's 1990 album Kissing the Roof of Heaven. Both Coughlan and Leonard had been in a variety of Dublin bands during the 80s but it wasn’t until they both moved to Copenhagen in 1986 that they got to know each …

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A short video preview of Episode 41 – Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland.

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A short preview of Episode 41 – Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland.

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Bonus EP - Bring Your Own Hammer presents My Grief on the Sea 57:00

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Joining me on this special bonus episode are Dr Richard McMahon (lecturer in History at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick) and Mike Smalle (academic librarian, musician and former frontman of the great Galway band Cane 141) to discuss Bring Your Own Hammer, a collaborative project that brings historians and composers together to create new song c…

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EP40 - Hiding From the Landlord by Nun Attax / Five Go Down to the Sea? / Beethoven 1:40:30

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On this episode I’m joined by Liam Heffernan and Ricky Dineen from Big Boy Foolish, a post-punk duo from the northside of Cork City who have just released their debut album – Stall the Ball. Ricky was the guitarist in the legendary bands Nun Attax, Five Go Down to the Sea? and Beethoven and Liam Heffernan played guitar with another Cork band Mean F…

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A short video preview of Episode 40 – Hiding From the Landlord by Nun Attax, Five Go Down to the Sea? and Beethoven.

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A short preview of Episode 40 – Hiding From the Landlord by Nun Attax, Five Go Down to the Sea? and Beethoven.

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EP39 - Butterfly Effect by Sack 1:17:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Martin McCann and John Brereton of Dublin band Sack for a deep dive into the making of the band's second album Butterfly Effect. It's a long conversation talking in their first band, Lord John White, moving to London, signing to Lemon Records, touring in the UK, the release of their acclaimed first singles and their de…

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A short preview of Episode 39 – Butterfly Effect by Sack

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EP38 - Cousteau 1:06:00

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On this episode I’m joined by Liam McKahey and Davey Ray Moor for a deep dive into Cousteau’s self-titled debut album from 1999. Cousteau were formed in London in the late 90s when singer McKahey, from Cork, hooked up with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ray Moor, from Canberra. Cousteau’s self-titled debut album was released in 1999 by the sm…

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A short preview of Episode 38 – Cousteau by Cousteau

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A short video preview of EP38 - Cousteau by Cousteau

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EP37 - Hawaii by The High Llamas 1:16:00

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This episode is a deep dive with Sean O'Hagan on Hawaii by The High Llamas. A long chat, bookended by stories about Arthur Lee and Love, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. In between we touch on everything from Cillian Murphy, The Coral, Mercury Rev, Sean’s 2019 album - Radum Calls, Radum Calls, signing to V2 Records, Gideon Gaye, A&M’s Jerry Moss an…

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A short video preview of EP37 - Hawaii by The High Llamas

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A short preview of Episode 37 – Hawaii by The High Llamas

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Bonus EP - An Draíocht - the music of Sliabh Luachra 54:00

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This is a special bonus episode of the podcast. An Draíocht is a radio documentary I produced in 2023. With the assistance of Eoin ‘Stan’ O’Sullivan, Sliabh Luachra musician in residence, I immerse myself in the music of Sliabh Luachra by going on a quest to track down six Irish traditional vinyl records released in 1977. It was first broadcast on …

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EP36 - Dublin Gone, Everybody Dead by The Jimmy Cake 1:16:00

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For this episode I’m joined by Dara Higgins, and brothers Diarmuid MacDiarmada and John Dermody to discuss the Jimmy Cake's second album, Dublin Gone, Everybody Dead. We chat about their first band together, Das Madman, the formation of The Jimmy Cake, the recording of their debut album Brains and how nine (and then ten members) of a band handle th…