Win Happy Podcast
In this podcast Greg chats with some of the interesting people that he meets along the way from many different walks of life, about their lives, what it means to achieve their goals and hopefully with a smile on their faces! #WinHappy
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Fr. David Gierlach - Jesus Christ! He Still Matters
11/20/2025
Fr. David Gierlach - Jesus Christ! He Still Matters
On today’s podcast I had the pleasure of the company of Episcopal priest, speaking from his parish in Honolulu, in Hawaii. Fr. David was encouraged to speak his mind on social media a couple of years’ ago when many people were outraged that Transgender Appreciation Day coincidentally fell on the same day as Easter Sunday. His post blew up! Fr. David realised that he had a powerful platform and his gift for communication could take his voice beyond the congregation in his own parish. Two years later this skilled and passionate priest has amassed a following of over 600,000 people between , , and and he uses this to talk straight regularly about basic human values, and in particular the dangerous MAGA cult of morally absent Donald Trump and the damage he is doing. Fr. David started off life in a Catholic seminary, but he left because it wasn't for him. He worked for an alcohol and drug residential centre, he studied law and had a successful two decade career as a lawyer and then in 2009 he became an Episcopal priest. He has recently written a book, ‘’, to remind people about real faith, and not the version that seems to be brainwashing so many at the moment. We need many more like Fr. David. Enjoy the Show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Paul Kearns in Tel Aviv - Peace At Last
11/05/2025
Paul Kearns in Tel Aviv - Peace At Last
On today’s podcast I chat once again with , urban planner, author and journalist who has been living in Tel Aviv with his young family for the last 8 years. Paul brings us his insights from inside Israel since the Trump brokered cease fire - were there celebrations, who is credited with the ceasefire, what is the general mood like, what is the current standing of Netanyahu and what will happen with his corruption trial? He spoke about the trauma of this war for those in Israel, for those in Gaza and the West Bank, and how he tries his very best to explain the war to his very curious 9 year old girl. This was a difficult conversation, and in all honesty it is impossible to see a peaceful path forward, but yet, life goes on for everyone who will have to do their best to recover from the psychological trauma of this utterly pointless war. This world of ours has to do a better job in making sure this does not happen again. Just a day after our conversation Gaza was attacked again and over 100 people were murdered. Thanks for listening .. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Facing fear and living with OCD with Renee Zukin, Author of ‘Every Day I’m Brave’
10/26/2025
Facing fear and living with OCD with Renee Zukin, Author of ‘Every Day I’m Brave’
On today’s podcast I chatted with the author of the book ‘Every Day I’m Brave’, . Renee talks about her life and career and in particular about the struggles of living with otherwise known as OCD. For some reason she was always fearful in her life, and when this mum of three was unravelling with malnutrition because of the irrational fear of what might be in her food, she realised that she had to seek much needed help. Eventually she was diagnosed of having OCD, and it was only with a deep understanding of this condition did she learn how to recognise and control it and begin to change her life for the better. This avid writer put pen to paper and wrote the book ‘’ to help others who suffer from similar conditions or who are gripped by fear, preventing them from living the full lives they deserve. Renee says the book is part memoir and in part a practical self help book, and in our conversation she talks about the debilitating effect of “fear” and how you can start to face it, one step at a time. Enjoy the show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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David Ellis - When the Spirit World meets the Physical World (Part 2)
10/14/2025
David Ellis - When the Spirit World meets the Physical World (Part 2)
Welcome back to the second part of my conversation with author, restaurateur, healer and teacher David Ellis. In this episode David explains why he could hear the voices that no one else could hear and the changes this brought to his life. He chats about his spiritual journey, his healing work and that of the and he also has a very honest conversation about the challenges of living as part of a gay couple in a world where acceptance is often just polite lip service to an inclusive idea. Enjoy the show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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David Ellis - from Hatchet Man to Heartfullness
10/08/2025
David Ellis - from Hatchet Man to Heartfullness
On today’s podcast I chatted with author, restaurateur, healer and teacher . David is a former client of ours and after a brief amount of work that we did for him way back in the very dark Celtic tiger crash days, a friendship developed. David’s story is extremely interesting, and in the very competitive and demanding hospitality sector he went from being the emotionless hatchet man to being someone that his colleagues could barely recognise. After his father passed away something very strange and quite unbelievable happened to him, which changed the course of his life. Let’s hear that story... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Gifty Enright, author of 'Octopus on a Treadmill'
09/25/2025
Gifty Enright, author of 'Octopus on a Treadmill'
On today’s podcast I had the immense pleasure of chatting with the author of the book, ‘Octopus on a Treadmill’, . As a young woman growing up in Ghana she dreamt of having lots of shoes, big cupboards, and the trappings of success, so she moved to London to fulfill her dream. She quickly discovered that she missed that strong sense of community that she enjoyed in Ghana, but she dug deep and carved out a very successful career and life for herself in London. After a number of years this successful, hard working career mum hit a “Burnout” wall that she knew could not be solved with the medication that was being prescribed to her. This avid reader who was determined to get better, did some deep research to find a sustainable solution to her life situation. She applied what she learnt and after just three months she was on the road to recovery and hasn’t looked back since. She wrote the book '' to share what she learned so that other busy career mums who are constantly juggling don’t hit the same burnout wall that she did. As well as being an author, she is a public speaker and a coach and she doesn’t care so much about those shoes anymore! Enjoy the show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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The World of Genealogy with David Ryan
09/10/2025
The World of Genealogy with David Ryan
On today’s episode I chatted with who opened up my eyes to a profession I knew nothing about. What exactly does a genealogist do, who employs them, why and when? David explained to me the process that he normally follows, and the interesting people that he ends up doing this work for and the unusual stories that he uncovers, including the poor man who was killed on Patrick Street by a bull who had escaped! As well as providing practical tips about investigating your own family tree, he also spoke about the many online ancestry services that use DNA tests as part of their process and if these are to be trusted. Enjoy the show.. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Irish actor Diarmuid Noyes speaks about his role as co-lead in the movie Christy and much more!
08/24/2025
Irish actor Diarmuid Noyes speaks about his role as co-lead in the movie Christy and much more!
On today’s podcast I had the privilege of speaking with Irish actor , the co-lead of the movie ‘Christy’, which has been winning awards in Ireland and abroad and rave reviews from movie critics everywhere. Diarmuid plays the character Shane in the movie brilliantly, as he wrestles with the job of trying to steer his brother Christy on the right path and at the same time, not to derail his own life. Diarmuid talks in detail about the huge preparation that goes into getting a part like this right, the process around the whole movie and the special bond that has grown between the novice actors and the more experienced actors like himself and Emma Willis, who played his wife Stacey in the movie. He has been acting since he was nine years of age, a career shaped in some ways by a crush on Mary Kate Olsen and personal circumstances, and even now he still finds this crazy profession challenging. Diarmuid is extremely humble, finds praise a difficult thing to accept and for some strange reason he gives himself too hard a time. Yes Diarmuid, you are a brilliant actor. Enjoy the show... opens in Irish cinemas on the 29th August, and in Britain from the 5th September. The book I referred to at the end of the podcast is called The Surrender Experiment. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Christy - Garry McCarthy : Having the right people around you
08/11/2025
Christy - Garry McCarthy : Having the right people around you
On today’s podcast I bring you a conversation that I had with Garry McCarthy outside a busy beer house in Berlin during the , where the movie '' won the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus category. While Garry didn’t have a starring role in the movie, you could say he was the biggest star of the movie, because his tireless work as the Founder and Creative Director of the for years and years, can be seen in the performances of some of the main actors as well as the spirit that runs through the whole movie. Danny Power who plays the main character in the movie, Christy, came from the Kabin as well as Jamie Forde, Darren Stewart, Cara Cullen and many of the supporting cast. Much of the music you hear in the movie and is available in the soundtrack came from the Kabin Studio. The movie captures the real stories of life for many in the northside of Cork city and Gary has witnessed these stories for years. Through his work at the Kabin he empowers young people through music and creativity to find their voices, build their confidence and to feel safe. He says “when you have the right people around you, you can be steered in the right direction” He is one of those people. Enjoy the show Christy opens in Irish cinemas at the end of August. Christy was directed by . by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Christy - Real Lives, The Dark and the Light
07/29/2025
Christy - Real Lives, The Dark and the Light
On night two of the there was a second screening of the movie in a more intimate venue, and a chance for me to relax and properly watch the movie. During the course of the evening I spoke with some of the stars behind the movie and I also hit the record button during the performance, and the audience question and answer session with the cast and the audience after the show. The film really connected with the audience and while the questions they asked were really interesting, some of the answers were quite hilarious and you just might get a flavour of real Cork like! The movie was about real lives, it captured both the dark and the light, and in many ways it was art imitating life. On today’s podcast I captured some of the magic from this very special night. Interviews with: Brendan Canty (Director and co-writer) Emmet Fleming - Sleeper Films Danny Power - Christy Jamie Forde - Robot Darren 'Tiny' Stewart - Ferrit Ema Willis - Stacy Cara Cullen - Leona Ian 'Bony' Tabone Enjoy the show Christy was co-written by and directed by Christy opens in cinemas at the end of August. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Karen Minihan - The Untold Stories of Extraordinary, Ordinary Women from the Founding of the State
07/17/2025
Karen Minihan - The Untold Stories of Extraordinary, Ordinary Women from the Founding of the State
On today's podcast I chatted with theatre director, writer and performer about many topics including her two books, her plays, her theatre directing and her performing. It is one of life’s huge miracles that Karen worked as a solicitor for 10 years, and then that moment arrived when she had to embrace who she was and what she needed to be doing with her precious life. She spoke about where she gets her inspiration, how stories come to her, how she develops the characters and how she thrives off the energy that comes from collaboration. She also spoke about her book and the sequel . In these books she reveals the untold stories that highlight the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions of women in West Cork during the Irish War of Independence and Civil War. Karen is an absolute live wire, brimming with passion, projects, ideas and creativity, and I tried my very best to keep pace with her. Enjoy the show This episode is dedicated to Sorcha by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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12 Days of War - Inside Tel Aviv with Paul Kearns
07/06/2025
12 Days of War - Inside Tel Aviv with Paul Kearns
Early in the morning on the 13th June 2025 the air raid sirens and the phone alerts came and you had to quickly move to a communal shelter with your partner and your two children. What thoughts go through your head when you hear the bombs overhead? What conversations do you have with other people sheltering? What do you tell your children? Does it make people think about what it must be like for people in Gaza as the bombs rain down on them and they have no shelters? How do you do this day after day when those sirens alert you once again to take cover? Now that the war with Iran “is over” how do you feel? What is the position with Gaza and has this changed the standing of Netanyahu? On today’s podcast I chat with , urban planner, author and journalist about his experience living in Tel Aviv with his young family for the last 8 years, and wonder what is he still doing there? Let's hear what he has to say. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Lisa Scarff - You never quite know where a horse drawn caravan will bring you
07/01/2025
Lisa Scarff - You never quite know where a horse drawn caravan will bring you
I can’t imagine giving up my home and deciding to live in a horse drawn caravan. I can’t imagine moving to another country in that horse drawn caravan and buying some land on a rugged peninsula. I can’t imagine living in a teepee on that land through wet and damp winters with my infant children. On today’s podcast I chatted with who moved from Dorset to Sheep’s Head in 1993, and made a wonderful life for herself and her children. She speaks about her love of nature, making a life in West Cork, entrepreneurship, her meadows, butterflies, moths and turning 70! Enjoy the show Greg by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Cracking the code of life with Fiona Burke of Little Red Skincare
06/21/2025
Cracking the code of life with Fiona Burke of Little Red Skincare
On today’s podcast I had the absolute pleasure of the company of Fiona Burke, the founder and owner of . A simple conversation about her very special business opened up into a number of areas I wasn’t at all expecting. She chatted about her early life as the daughter of the local policeman in Ennis, being bullied out of her job as an engineer by someone who felt that wasn’t the place for a woman, and this leading to an unplanned life of a successful entrepreneur selling cheese at various markets around Cork. The cheese business evolved into Little Red Skincare, an organically certified business that can be purchased online, in various stockists, or even better, in person from Fiona at Bantry, Skibbereen and Schull markets. She also chatted about some big personal changes that she has made recently, and how she has cracked the code on this thing we call life! Enjoy the show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Christy - A love letter to Cork
06/11/2025
Christy - A love letter to Cork
After such a long wait we were finally in our seats to watch the premiere of my son’s first feature film, at the prestigious Berlinaile International Film Festival. The speeches were made to open the festival and finally the lights went down and the film began. I wasn’t fully sure what to expect of the movie, and within minutes I found myself emotionally gripped by the story and throughout I laughed and I cried, I cheered on the main characters and hoped that things would work out for them, and at the very end, and I really don’t want to give anything away of the story, I wept and had to take a few moments to dry my eyes and gather myself. The movie was brilliant and moving, all of the talented actors and everyone involved waved the Irish and Knocknaheeney, Cork flag proudly and yes, my son did good, beyond good, brilliant. After the movie had finished and I dried my eyes, I chatted with who did the music score, to see how he enjoyed it, and how he went about creating such a beautiful sound backdrop throughout the film to match the story. I then managed to catch , the man of the moment for a couple of words before chatting with some of the very talented cast; , Sophia McNamara, and , a mix of established and brand new actors about their experience of working in the movie and some other projects they are involved in. At the after party I finally caught up with the extremely humble and down to earth, who played the main character Christy in the movie. This superstar in the making explained his journey from rapping to acting, and how easy that transition was for him and once again it shows the huge role that initiatives like the Kabin Studio can play in young people’s lives. A few drinks later and it was time to get to bed - this wasn't your typical Valentine’s Day, but it was the day when an international audience fell in love with Christy, with Knocknaheeny and this special love letter to Cork city. Christy will be showing in cinemas this summer - you are in for a very special treat. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Christy - When Knocknaheeny comes to Berlin!
06/01/2025
Christy - When Knocknaheeny comes to Berlin!
When your son has co-written and directed a full feature movie it’s a big deal. When this movie has been chosen to open the Generation section of the prestigious you start to get excited, and before you know it you are in Berlin on a snowy Valentines Day in a huge auditorium excitedly waiting to see the movie for the first time. The opening night was a sell out with 1,000 people gathering in the bar and lobby area before the doors opened for the theatre. I wanted to capture this special occasion so with a mixture of nerves and excitement I turned on the microphone and chatted with some of the stars of the movie and the producers to learn about their roles and to get a hint of what we were about to see on the big screen. First I spoke with two of the actors in the movie, and . To learn more about the business side of the movie and the importance of the festival itself I spoke with producers and . And then just before his huge night began I managed to catch my son, , to capture his excitement on what must be one of the biggest professional moments of his life. While the cast and crew were here for the international premiere of Christy, what the huge crowd were not expecting was that Knocknaheeny from the Northside of Cork were here in force and before we filed into the theatre we were treated to a special flavour of Cork by the . It’s time to take our seats and watch a movie! Christy will be on our big screens this summer.. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Artist and Author Sue Stolberger - Nature is the Greatest Teacher
05/10/2025
Artist and Author Sue Stolberger - Nature is the Greatest Teacher
In part two of a two part podcast, Artist and Author, chats with me about her nearly 40 years living in a tent in the in East Africa. Sue says that “nature is the greatest teacher” and she shares with me so many of her experiences from that special time including Winkie the Warthog, Mr and Mrs C, Romeo the giraffe, Mrs Reedbuck and the cycle of life, her encounter with a lion, falling trees, climate change, gender equality and her wonderful life with the world renowned sculptor, her very special . All of these stories are captured in her beautiful book, ‘Nature Speaks’ , which in many ways is as much a book about life as it is about nature. Sue has done lots, but there is lots more to come… by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Artist and Author Sue Stolberger - Living alone in a tent in the East African wilderness for nearly 40 years
05/04/2025
Artist and Author Sue Stolberger - Living alone in a tent in the East African wilderness for nearly 40 years
On today's podcast I chatted with the wonderful author, artist, photographer, nature lover and sometimes life philosopher, . Sue has had the most fascinating life, with most of it spent living in a tent in the in the East African wilderness. In part 1 of this two part podcast, Sue chats about her early magical idyllic life in Tanzania, her love of painting, living hand to mouth for four years in Italy, and then finally returning to Tanzania and purchasing a jeep with the proceeds of an exhibition of her work. After spending some time exploring and painting in different locations at weekends, she met and fell in love with sculptor after a few twists and turns. A good turn to a stranger in need, resulted in a permit to live and work in Ruaha National Park, where they were the only people permitted to be there. Sue remembers a safari visit there when she was young, and feeling that her heart was going to burst with happiness. Let’s hear the story that brought her there... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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From Lead Guitar to Leading a Brand with Liam Mullane of Mercedes-Benz
04/22/2025
From Lead Guitar to Leading a Brand with Liam Mullane of Mercedes-Benz
On today’s podcast I chatted with , the musician turned General Manager. Liam’s passion is music, and despite his very best efforts he realised that the life of a musician playing original material was not going to sustain him and he had to choose a different path. With a new focus this talented lead guitarist became a leading salesman, and after 22 years in the motor trade he is now the General Manager of Mercedes-Benz in Cork. He chatted about his career path, the ups and downs, the buzz of being a successful salesman, how to close a sale, the special role of cars in our lives, QTR and why the music never ever stops! Enjoy the show… by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Life in Tel Aviv since October 7th 2023 with Paul Kearns
03/27/2025
Life in Tel Aviv since October 7th 2023 with Paul Kearns
On today's podcast I chatted with , journalist and urban planner, from his home in Tel Aviv in Israel, just 60 kms from Gaza. Paul is living there with his two young daughters and his partner and he has been there since 2018. He shares in detail the perspective of life there, how it has changed considerably since October 7th 2023, how it is for him and his family, and how it is for his neighbours, friends and Israelis in general. He talks about the censorship by the media when reporting about the atrocities in Gaza, the awkward relationship Israel has with Ireland, and why he has taken it upon himself to write about the conflict and pull back the curtains on the real stories. As an expert on urban planning and urban beauty I ask him how he can possibly continue to live there and how this conflict can be resolved. I hope you enjoy the show... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Moving into Wisdom with Kevin Fahey, CEO of Essence of Leadership
03/18/2025
Moving into Wisdom with Kevin Fahey, CEO of Essence of Leadership
On today’s podcast I had the pleasure of learning some of life's lessons from a very wise man, , CEO and Founder of Peer to Peer coaching company, . Kevin came from a family farm in Tipperary, he went into the Irish clothing manufacturing industry and after a board room battle he found himself at home, unemployed. Never a man to stand still Kevin started off a successful training company and was once labelled a Positive Psychopath by one of his clients. Like so many other businesses the recession that followed the Celtic Tiger crash, had him once again wondering where the next few bob was going to come from. Kevin reinvented himself, and with all of his collective wisdom and experience he remodelled his business following the simple principle that often the wisdom that we are searching for actually sits within us. He explains why and how peer to peer coaching is so powerful, in particular for business owners and senior managers. As I have been very recently grappling with a big birthday number, we also chatted about ageism and moving into “wisdom”! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Men who are serious about rescuing their relationships - Puya Delavar
02/23/2025
Men who are serious about rescuing their relationships - Puya Delavar
On today's podcast I chatted with relationship crisis coach, . About 10 years ago Puya was on the brink - his successful corporate career came at a huge price as his marriage and his personal health were in crisis. He had successfully played the corporate game, giving his career everything and more but realised that he was about to lose thievery thing that was most precious to him and he wanted to change. It got so bad that his own doctor recommended that he should quit his job! He studied and researched how to repair the damage and recover his relationship and this process of discovery not only led to what he calls “holistic success”, but it also led him on the path to helping other men who find themselves in the same life predicament. Puya’s ‘’ programme helps men to face and embrace their emotions and over twelve weeks he helps them to repair their relationships and prosper. Enjoy the show... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Turning your passion for your football club into a career with Josh Williams
02/13/2025
Turning your passion for your football club into a career with Josh Williams
On today’s podcast I had the absolute pleasure of discussing one of my huge passions, my love of Liverpool Football Club with Liverpudlian, . Josh is a football analyst, a journalist, an author and a podcaster and his very focussed area of interest is the football club that I adore. Josh is from the city, he has an analytical mind and he has combined that with his passion for his club, and on his podcast and Substack account, he goes into the kind of clever detail that all dedicated fans love. He left his full time job as a football journalist with the Liverpool Echo to bravely follow his passion and if you want to read and listen to what he has to say you have to subscribe - it’s more than worth it. As well as being a clever football analyst he is a super nice guy who seems to have this thing called life figured out! Enjoy the show.. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Helping successful women find a true live partner with Bob Grant of the Relationship Headquarters
02/03/2025
Helping successful women find a true live partner with Bob Grant of the Relationship Headquarters
On today's podcast I chatted to a really nice guy, , a clinically trained relationship expert and founder of . For over 20 years Bob from Atlanta, Georgia, has been helping successful women to find lasting relationships with men through his very successful programmes. Bob chats about the unique challenges that these successful women have and how his programmes help them to overcome these challenges and fulfill their dreams. Men and women are very different, and a woman’s “success” can cause a particular set of circumstances because of the roles we are normally programmed to have in our relationships. Bob chats about this, about how you treat your own heart and so much more. Enjoy the show .., by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Bridging the gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset
01/25/2025
Bridging the gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset
On today's podcast I chatted with , a Norwegian business and life philosopher. Anders, a former international handball champion and entrepreneur, now spends his time writing and speaking at events about philosophy and the role of technology for humanity. Anders has many big ideas, he invests in technology businesses that can create a positive effect on humanity and unlike me he is very positive about the role of AI in society. He chats about his latest book, ‘’ and yes we did have a big conversation about that horrible topic, AI !! He has a lot to say and I must admit at times I found it hard to keep up with him!! Enjoy the show by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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The Meaning of Life!
01/13/2025
The Meaning of Life!
An unlikely and unexpected meeting with my cousin Mick Brennan led us to recording this podcast at the beginning of the year. Mick is a psychotherapist and counsellor among many other interests that he has. On the podcast we figured out the meaning of life, and he also chatted to me about the importance of building a solid foundation for your mental health and general well being by looking after a few basic things every day. While we chatted about well being we also spoke about the importance of being resilient and being able to cope with the normal stresses that life can throw at all of us. Happy New Year and enjoy the show! by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Another war time Christmas in Kyiv with Paul Niland, CEO and Founder of Lifeline Ukraine
12/21/2024
Another war time Christmas in Kyiv with Paul Niland, CEO and Founder of Lifeline Ukraine
On today’s podcast I chatted with journalist and CEO / Founder of , the national suicide prevention resource for the country. This is the third year in succession that I have chatted with Paul from his apartment in Kyiv as he and fellow Ukrainians prepare for another war time Christmas and the prospect of yet another year of this brutal war. Even though Paul is experiencing the effects of the relentless stress of living through a war, he says the mood there is one of resolute resistance, Ukraine will not capitulate and he is confident that victory will come. We spoke about daily life in Kyiv, the possible difference that Trump may make, how people end up being hardened by war and we even spoke about Christmas trees. This is my last podcast of 2024, I’d like to thank all of my guests this year and I’d like to thank you, my listeners. Have a wonderful, peaceful Christmas and let’s hope that Paul and his fellow Ukrainians will experience this too, sooner rather than later. Enjoy the show. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Inside the unsafe world of cosmetic surgery with Michelle Furey
12/16/2024
Inside the unsafe world of cosmetic surgery with Michelle Furey
On today’s podcast I chatted with Michelle Furey, who comes from that famous Irish musical family. Michelle' s career wasn’t a musical one, but one in the beauty industry which resulted in her establishing her own beauty clinic. Her life took a huge turn in 2018 when just like many others, she went to Turkey for what should have been a routine Tummy Tuck procedure. This procedure turned out to be a botched horror show of monumental proportions which has resulted in Michelle needing 21 subsequent procedures to restore her health, which has still not been fully restored, Michelle, determined to make sure that no one suffers like her has started her own cosmetic surgery company to provide safe, affordable procedures for these who need them Our conversation provides a fascinating insight into this poorly regulated industry, about who needs these procedures and what would make them take the same dangerous journey as Michelle took. Enjoy the show... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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10 Years of the Wild Atlantic Way with Place Brand Pioneer, Malcolm Allan
12/03/2024
10 Years of the Wild Atlantic Way with Place Brand Pioneer, Malcolm Allan
On today’s podcast I chatted with my good friend, the proud Scotsman, , co-founder of a new training company, . At the tender age of 75, Malcolm, one of the true pioneers of Place Brand Marketing had brought all of his experience, knowledge and expertise together for anyone who wants to work or learn more about this fascinating discipline. Malcolm chats about the importance of place branding, and the process and discipline involved in developing place brands. As the celebrates 10 successful years he shares his story of how the brand was developed and how the same approach was used for other brands he worked with around the world. While developing a place brand is an important first step, the real value is created when it is managed properly into the future. Enjoy the show! by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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O’Sullivan’s Bar - Have a Pint in Paradise!
11/19/2024
O’Sullivan’s Bar - Have a Pint in Paradise!
At the beginning of the summer I sat down with Der O’Sullivan and his wife Linda Kennedy as they were gearing up for another, hopefully busy season at and . Der and Linda are the next generation who took over the business from his parents Billy and Angela,who took over from Billy's parents, Sonny and Elizabeth. This special business is a little piece of paradise in a West Cork village by the sea called Crookhaven where you can enjoy the most Southerly pint in Ireland and wholesome food 364 days a year. Der and Linda spoke about how they first met, the challenge of hiring a brand new team each summer, coping with the off season and the magic of the place that keeps bringing people back. Enjoy the show! by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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