Best James Morrissey Podcasts (2024)

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122: John Blease - Robert Plant, Florence & The Machine, Paolo Nutini 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

What’s it like getting feedback from Robert Plant when playing on Led Zeppelin songs? How do we best deal with song changes on the day of the gig? How to best negotiate fees to ensure everyone is paid fairly? What makes Paolo Nutini unique to work with? How did the recent Florence and the Machine Royal Albert Hall show work logistically? Hosted by …

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121: James Walsh - Starsailor 1:28:27

3M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

An episode almost a decade in the making. Finally, James Walsh, frontman of Starsailor appears to discuss the final ever recordings with Phil Spector, the impact that episode had on his wellbeing, negotiating with Allen Klein, how he wrote 'Fever' and 'The Greatest Story Never Told', plus how to best work with a singer when you're a session musicia…

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120: Chris Maas - Sting 3.0 1:07:27

4M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Sting 3.0 drummer Chris Maas joins The StageLeft Podcast mid-tour! We explore: How to fill the ‘space’ in a trio when playing Sting classics. The auditions, rehearsals and soundchecks for Sting 3.0 Locking with Sting as a bassist within a rhythm section. Drumming long sets with high BPMs with Example. The challenges of fluctuating salaries as a mus…

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S4 Ep10: Competing on Boxing's Biggest Stage with Jack Marley & Michael Carruth 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

In the season finale of Under Construction with Chadwicks host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to Irish heavyweight boxer and Chadwicks brand ambassador Jack Marley as well as the first ever Irish boxer to win Olympic gold, Michael Carruth. The episode launches as Jack completes his final preparations to compete on boxing's biggest stage and fight at the…

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S4 Ep9: Modern Farming in Ireland: The Essential Trade Skills with John Hodnett and Glyn Egan 59:50

5M ago59:50

59:50

In this episode of our award winning podcast host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to farmer and carpenter Glyn Egan (‘Sheep Shepherd’) and Munster Rugby Player John Hodnett about their experiences of modern farming life. Glyn, who is an eighth generation hill farmer on the Cork and Kerry border, first worked as a carpenter in Australia and New Zealand, b…

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119: Seye Adelekan - Gorillaz (live band) 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Ginger shots at the ready! What would someone learn from working with Damon Albarn they wouldn't learn from anyone else? How does sobriety work on gig days in an environment so conducive to drink and drugs? How is Self-Esteem approaching her new record, given the success of her last? When does practice end and rehearsing begin? What happened to the…

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S4 Ep8: The Soaring Success of MMA in Ireland with Coach John Kavanagh 1:07:57

6M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In this episode of the award-winning Under Construction podcast, Donncha is joined by mixed martial arts (MMA) coach John Kavanagh. Throughout the episode, Coach Kavanagh delves into the crucial role he has played in fostering the growth of MMA in Ireland, including his own journey into the sport, switching career paths from engineering to opening …

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117: Ralph Rolle - Chic 1:13:43

6M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Ralph Rolle joins Chris Simpson to discuss his unique open-hand drum technique, walks us through the Grammy's tribute to David Bowie with Lady Gaga (which without Ralph's genius almost ended us a disaster), working with Nile Rogers and Prince and.... cookies. #chic #davidbowie #ladygagaBy The StageLeft Podcast

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S4 Ep7: The Influence of Comedy in Ireland with James 'Protein Bor' Doyle & Joe McGucken 1:07:35

6M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan is joined by social media content creator James 'Protein Bor' Doyle and actor & comedian Joe McGucken. Throughout the episode James and Joe discuss their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of content creation in the digital age where people’s attention spans are so short. They also delve into t…

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S4 Ep6: Inside the Julian Benson Foundation's Tranquility Project with Dermot Bannon 1:09:53

7M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

During this captivating episode, Donncha O'Callaghan, Julian Benson and Dermot Bannon give insights into the challenges they have faced transforming a ‘period building that needs a lot of love and attention’ to a ‘home away from home’ for CF families. Dermot also shares his thoughts on the number of buildings in Dublin which should be ‘reused bette…

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118: The 1975 Touring Band - Live Episode of The StageLeft Podcast 1:11:24

7M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

After 8 years, we’ve finally done a live episode! We are joined by Polly Money, Gabi King and John Waugh (touring band with The 1975) in front of a live audience of BIMM students, recorded in London just before the European leg of The 1975s most recent tour. The interview begins with a 30mins interview with Chris, then then band jammed three songs …

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S4 Ep5: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Construction with Richie Sadlier and Willa White 1:06:43

7M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

As part of our ‘How’s the Head’ campaign psychotherapist, broadcaster and author Richie Sadlier and comedian Willa White sat down with Donncha to discuss the topic of mental health. Throughout the episode, Richie and Willa explore the stigma surrounding mental health in Ireland, particularly amongst tradespeople, and openly share their own experien…

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S4 Ep4: The Rise of The League of Ireland with Roddy Collins & Keith Buckley 1:08:51

8M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan sits down with legendary football figure Roddy Collins and Bohemians Football Club captain Keith Buckley to discuss the exciting resurgence of the League of Ireland. Throughout the episode, the lads discuss the league's evolution, its growing competitiveness on the European stage, and the key factors driving…

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S4 Ep3: Breaking The Concrete Ceiling: Discussing The Challenges in Recruitment & Diversity in the Irish Construction Industry 54:18

9M ago54:18

54:18

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Donncha is joined by Tara Brennan, Head of Marketing & Development at Chadwicks Group as co-host and by guests, Director, CIF Southern and Eastern Regions, Joanne Treacy and the Tarmacing Mammy, Shauna Doyle. Throughout the episode the panel discuss the current state of diversity within the Irish construction…

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S4 Ep2: Self-Building and Home Renovations with Carl Mullan & Stephanie O’Sullivan 1:01:50

9M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, Donncha is joined by Cian Bonnichon, Sales Team Lead at Baumit as co-host and by guests, RTE 2fm presenter Carl Mullan & Interior designer and owner of the award-winning Coal Lane House, Stephanie O’Sullivan. Throughout the episode Carl and Stephanie discuss all things self builds and home renov…

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S4 Ep1: Limerick Hurling - Creating a Dynasty with Séamus Hickey, Shane Dowling & Tom Morrissey 1:00:03

9M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

We love talking to people who get it done and Limerick Hurling Legends; Séamus Hickey, Shane Dowling & Tom Morrisey certainly know how to do that. The lads discuss the secret to Limerick's recent hurling success among other things. Host Donncha O Callaghan and Shane Dowling discuss punditry and tactics in hurling. The guys also discuss are Irish sp…

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S4: Season 4 Trailer 0:30

10M ago0:30

0:30

In Season 4 of Chadwicks' Under Construction podcast, Donncha O’Callaghan chats and has the craic with industry insiders, gets great tips on how to improve business and takes a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.By Under Construction with Chadwicks

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116: Erran Baron Cohen 1:16:15

10M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

The Oscar shortlisted composer Erran Baron Cohen joins us to dig deep into how the music industry has shaped him as a person, plus breaks down the creative process of writing music for the Borat movies, Da Ali G show, The Infidel (with David Baddiel), being signed to Miles Copeland III's label, and having Snoop Dogg, Elton John, Sting, Bono & Chris…

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115: Jessica Greenfield on experiencing postpartum depression & touring as a new parent 1:12:42

1y ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Jess Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds talks openly about some troubling experiences within the industry that took place over ten years ago, the treatment she received for post-natal depression, how NGHFB bandmates model how to best support parents separated from children when touring, and what needs to change in the music industry. …

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114: Tom Gray - Gomez & Chair of the Ivors Academy 1:11:53

1+ y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Currently, an artist would need 62million streams on Spotify to break even on a £25k budget. This needs to change and our guest today Tom Gray is leading that change. Tom is Chair of the prestigious Ivor Novello’s, and founding member of Gomez, and is doing more to try to change the music industry than most, through his Broken Records campaign whic…

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S2Ep6 - Exclusive Access (ft. Paul Clayton & Robin Morrissey) 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

Ashley finds herself right in the middle of the scoop of the century. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Paul Clayton, Robin Morrissey & Michael Marcus.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep5 - The Moo Loo (ft. Jamie Wilkes) 15:23

1+ y ago15:23

15:23

Ashley brings up the rear, behind a pioneer at the vanguard of climate science. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Jamie Wilkes & Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep4 - Precious Little Luck (ft. Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj) 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

21:53

Ashley may have got lucky last night, but that's all about to change. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep3 - Curry Sauce (ft. Gaby French & Michael Marcus) 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

18:05

Ashley visits old turf, and finds a new flame. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Gaby French, Michael Marcus & Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep2 - Dead Ringer (ft. Shazia Nicholls & Laura Morgan) 20:27

1+ y ago20:27

20:27

Ashley meets Roger's new girlfriend, and gets handed a real tasty scoop. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Morgan & Robin Morrissey.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep1 - Fat Palm Sally (ft. Lucy Phelps) 16:25

1+ y ago16:25

16:25

Ashley meets a sporting legend who turns out to be a real handful. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan and Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S3 Ep10: A Sustainable Future with Laura De Barra & YourRetrofit.ie 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

In the season finale of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat and Donncha are joined by property portfolio developer and bestselling author of "Gaff Goddess" and "Décor Galore'' Laura de Barra and David Shiel, founder of YourRetrofit.ie, a free platform providing personalised plans for your retrofit to enable you to transform your BER, save …

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S3 Ep9: The Road to Recovery 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, hosts Pat and Donncha sit down with two incredible guests, Brian Pennie and Brian O'Sullivan. Brian Pennie, is a former heroin addict from Dublin who battled with addiction for 15 years and is now an accomplished author, public speaker PhD graduate and university lecturer. Brian O'Sullivan is a recovering addict from Cork who has h…

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113: Liz Hanks - Liam Gallagher, Pulp, Richard Hawley 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

57:47

Liz Hanks is currently performing onstage with Pulp and James, and is the go to cellist for Liam Gallagher, Richard Hawley and Self Esteem. Hear about all these experiences, what needs to change in the music industry and the creation of new album 'Land' on our new episode. Enjoy!By The StageLeft Podcast

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S3 Ep8: A Guide to Saving Money and Making Your Home More Sustainable 53:50

1+ y ago53:50

53:50

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by author, TV personality and all-round champion of sustainability in construction Harrison Gardner and David Shiel, founder of YourRetrofit.ie, a free platform providing personalised plans for your retrofit to enable you to transform your BER, save on your energy bills & qualify for a green m…

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S3 Ep7: Mental Health & Nutrition with Philly McMahon & Ciara McNulty 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Dublin Football royalty Philly McMahon and Nutritionist Ciara McNulty. Throughout the episode, Philly and Ciara shed light on two critical topics, Mental Health and Nutrition. They discuss the importance of diet and the impact it can have on our mental well-being. They also discuss the impo…

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112: Toby Sebastian 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

Imagine being an incredible singer- songwriter but finding time be in Game of Thrones and play Andrea Bocelli in "The Music of Silence." What a career Toby Sebastian is having, hear how he tackles deciding setlists, what the music industry could learn from the film industry and how he walks the tightrope between feeling under from over rehearsed. T…

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S3 Ep6: Self-building in Ireland - The Benefits and The Challenges 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Kilkenny hurling’s finest TJ Reid, Talent Acquisition Manager and Social Media Influencer Niamh de Brún-Reid and Quantity Surveyor Shay Lally, who runs ‘houses to restore’ on Instagram, which showcases houses in need of restoration and has amassed 62K followers. Throughout the episode, TJ, …

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111: Kate Nash - What change is needed in the music industry? 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign." This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted pe…

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S3 Ep5: Exploring Community Initiatives with Men’s Sheds & Benchspace 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

52:49

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Maeve Murphy, Operations Manager of Benchspace Cork and Enda Egan, CEO of Mens Sheds. Benchspace Cork is a not for profit, social enterprise, established by makers for makers, from learner to professional. It provides a collaborative workspace for tradespeople & craftspeople to work. Men’s …

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The Beach Read 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

40:27

In the final episode of the season, Marlon and Jake weigh in on their favorite vacation reads, including the ones they started but never finished. Tune in to find out which classic novels Jake took to the beach and which ones Marlon says should have been thrown in the ocean. Subscribe to our River-herd newsletter for sneak peeks of our upcoming boo…

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The Campus Novel 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times—it was school. In this episode, Marlon and Jake discuss books where school is the setting or going to school is central to the plot. They debate which authors got school right and which got school wrong, what makes an inspiring teacher, and what the closed universe of a schoolyard or college campu…

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110: Bim Part 2 - "The music industry isn't built for women." 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

Arguably our most important episode to date. Bastille and Elton John backing vocalist Bim explains how the music industry has not been built for women, from the design of touring patterns to tour buses facilities, and covers what needs to change. We pick up this conversation in future episodes with Kate Nash and Liam Gallagher cellist Liz Hanks. We…

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S3 Ep4: GAA & The Trades – Do they still work together? 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Kilkenny hurling legend JJ Delaney, retired Wexford hurler Thomas 'Mossy' Waters and current Wexford hurling captain Lee Chin. Throughout the episode, the lads discuss their experiences working in the trades while pursuing their passion for hurling. They also explore the unique challenges t…

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City Settings 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

In this episode, Marlon and Jake talk about cities in books. Books set in memorable cities, books set in cities you're glad you've never been to and books where the city itself is nearly a character. They talk about the specificity of London of the 19th century British novel, the New York novel, entirely fictional cities in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and …

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109: Bim Part 1 - Bastille (plus performing 'Stand By Me' at the Royal Wedding) 50:43

1+ y ago50:43

50:43

Imagine knowing you are about to perform live to a billion people watching the Royal Wedding. Bim, singer with Bastille and Elton John, walks us step by step of every thought process of how to perform under the greatest of pressure, when coordinating 'Stand by Me' at Harry & Megan's wedding, plus discusses playing MTV Unplugged as vocalist with Bas…

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Characters Behaving Badly 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

In this episode, Marlon and Jake talk about the bad characters we’re not meant to like but do and the good characters we’re meant to like but annoy us. From Dracula to Daisy Buchanan to Oliver Twist and Bambi, the good-to-evil spectrum is vast and no character is safe from commentary. Tune in to find out which classic villain the duo unanimously ha…

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S3 Ep3: The Power of Social Media with TikTok Sensation Eoin Reardon 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by TikTok sensation and proud Cork man, Eoin Reardon! Eoin rose to TikTok stardom over the last couple of years and has amassed 2.7 million followers on the platform with his videos that share his passion for the craft of traditional woodworking. Throughout the episode, Eoin shares his story o…

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Poetry FOMO 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

This episode, Marlon and Jake discuss a new subject for the podcast: poetry! From epic poems to sonnets to the Romantics poets to contemporary (dead) poets. They ponder over why people don’t read poetry as much as prose and recite, on the spot, lines of poetry that are forever engrained in their memories. Subscribe to our River-herd newsletter for …

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Books Assigned in School 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Books assigned in school evoke strong feelings. You either love em’ or you hate em.’ In this episode, Marlon and Jake discuss the books they wished they were assigned in school and the ones they suffered through. Accompanying the books taught in school, there are, of course, the teachers who taught them. A teacher can make or break a book read in s…

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S3 Ep2: Irish Tradespeople Through The Generations 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

55:09

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by 3 guests with unique perspectives on working in trades in Ireland. Dr. Aidan Kenny started his career as an apprentice in the 1980s and now lectures at TU Dublin. Peter Finn, better known as ‘Pete the Builder’, began his career a little later than Aidan and is thriving as a Director of MDS …

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Judging a Book 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

In this episode, Marlon and Jake weigh in on a question as old as books themselves—can you judge a book by its cover? Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! They discuss good books with bad covers and bad books with good covers, cover art trends (*cough* the woman facing away), books that were recommended to them, and books they read because of peer pre…

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108: Tucan - Superorganism 1:05:23

1+ y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Today we discuss creativity with the mind of Dr Tucan Taylor Michaels, drummer & producer with international banging tune-makers Superorganism, one of the most ingenious, innovative, inventive, experimental and original bands of recent times, often using extremely random objects as instruments as a back drop to colourful pop perfection. We also exp…

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From TBR to Recently Read 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Marlon and Jake are back! And they’re catching up on the dead authors they’ve read since they last spoke—some of which they praise, others they don’t. From comparing Nella Larson’s Passing to the Netflix film, to discussing unsettling stories that linger with you, they cover a lot of literary ground. They also weigh in on longstanding debates like …

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Season 3 Trailer 0:30

1+ y ago0:30

0:30

Donncha O’Callaghan and Chadwicks Commercial Director, Pat Moore chat and have the craic with industry insiders, get great tips on how to improve business and take a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.By Under Construction with Chadwicks

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