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Alan Bennett was a stand-up comedian for a while and during that time he toured with David O'Doherty and Maeve Higgins and did well in some competitions and co-ran Schnitzel Comedy Club. Then he started writing fiction and it has been published in several literary magazines and anthologies including 30 Under 30 which Joseph O'Connor chose as one of his books of the year for The Irish Times. He received a Masters with first class honours in creative writing from UCD and a BA in fine art painting from LSAD. Now he's working on getting his novel on, and being in charge of HeadStuff.org.

The HeadStuff Podcast

40. DJ Kormac

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I was absolutely thrilled to talk to uber-talented DJ, musician, producer, all-round-sound-head, Kormac. I have been a big fan of Kormac for well over a decade. I was charged with organising the Graduation Party for my year in college, and…
The HeadStuff Podcast

39. Aine Cahill

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Aine Cahill drops into HPN studio this week to talk about lots of things. It eventually ends with puke in a pint glass but there's a journey before all that. We talk about growing up in Cavan, how she got into music (and out of sport),…
No Encore

NO ENCORE #005 | Know Your RED ENEMY

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Episode five of the NO ENCORE podcast begins in solemn fashion as HeadStuff Music Editor Dave Hanratty and Newstalk rock and roll business wordsmith Craig Fitzpatrick weigh up the passing of the brilliant, brilliant Prince, shortly after…
The Alison Spittle Show

#2 | Louise McSharry

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In Episode Two, Louise McSharry of 2FM fame helps Alison rename “Snakebite”. They also find out they have a lot in common. Such as loving radio, hating cancer and ringing into phone shows pretending to be racist. Alison asks Louise…
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36. Wyvern Lingo

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We have the wonderful Wyvern Lingo on the podcast this week. They first came to prominence by their association with Hozier, supporting him on his tour and doing backing vocals with his band (Karen also sings on the hauntingly beautiful…
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35. Kevin Barry

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Kevin Barry is one of my favourite writers, so I was suitably excited about this episode. Meet your heroes, that's what I say. He's a lovely, brilliant and funny man and I genuinely would have happily sat talking to him for many more hours.…