Jarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad - 3 diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O’Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, Hozier, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Paul McGrath, Boy George, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Lisa Hannigan and Dylan Moran. To hear access the full back catalogue of hundreds of interviews dating back to 2013 and to unlock the full version of each weekly episode visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad. An Irishman Abroad is a winner of iTunes Store’s Best New Audio Podcast. The series has been featured in iTunes’ ”Best of” lists, Soundcloud and Podbean’s Most Popular Podcasts lists in multiple years. Recommended by The Guardian, Hot Press, Huffington Post, Telegraph, Times, BBC, RTE and Podfather himself, Marc Maron.
Episodes
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
This week Ireland's fastest rising musician and Grammy-nominated artist Andrew Hozier Byrne met Jarlath for an insightful chat about his journey which many people will be surprised to hear began with him being spotted by Louis Walsh at a school talent show. Hozier opens up about his admiration for his parents, the music he has never shared, that difficult Gay Byrne interview, his struggles at Trinity College and how his career has not been the skyrocket that many people think it has.
Hozier explains the sequence of events which led to Take Me To Church becoming a viral sensation, his anxiety over the decision sell his music to Dr Dre, a startling revelation about Saturday Night Live and why he feels the need to censor himself in interviews.
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Sunday Mar 01, 2015
Sunday Mar 01, 2015
This week singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey joins Jarlath in a heartfelt chat about the journey which has seen him become one of Ireland's most well-respected musical talents. Damien talks about being bullied for being an extrovert, his struggle with confidence, the process of writing powerful lyrics, how he and Glen Hansard ended up having a session with Bruce Springsteen and the circumstances which led to him forming a close relationship to his now long-time producer John Reynolds.
Damien speaks frankly about his frustrations with his homeland, the sense of freedom that he experienced in New York before moving to London and how he draws hope from all the struggles in Ireland at the minute.
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Sunday Nov 23, 2014
Sunday Nov 23, 2014
In An Irishman Abroad's first ever second instalment of a two-part interview Kian Egan returns to finish telling the incredible tale which is the life of one of Ireland's most successful musicians.
Kian gives his thoughts on Brian McFadden leaving Westlife at the time that he did and how it drove the band forward as well as how he felt responsible for one of Westlife's all time lows. Kian also discusses some of the realisations that he experienced in the jungle, Simon Cowell's people skills, establishing the nationality of his son, why a business mentality is required to make it in the music industry and why he believes One Direction will never sell as many records as Westlife.
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Sunday Oct 19, 2014
Sunday Oct 19, 2014
Duke Special is one Ireland's most loved musicians and in this week's episode it is not hard to see why. The man behind Duke Special, Peter Wilson, opens up to Jarlath about his insecurities and the reason why he chooses to perform as Duke Special, how he felt completely out of his depth performing on Later with Jools Holland and how not being a megastar has allowed his artistic creativity to run completely free.
Peter talks about moving to Swindon aged 18 before returning home to Belfast out of guilt, the experiences he had as an apprentice pianist, his love for timelessness and things that are forgotten as well as revealing how he almost tried to join East 17.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or contact the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Aug 31, 2014
Sunday Aug 31, 2014
It is An Irishman Abroad's 50th episode and this week we have put together a very special show of some of the most memorable moments from the past year. Below is a guide to the clips played in this episode. Sit back and enjoy.
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Left open-mouthed:
Ken Doherty, Andy Lee, Derval O'Rourke, Mick Finnegan
Importance of love:
Tom Vaughan Lawlor, Brendan Dempsey, Robert Sheehan
Laugh out loud moments:
Dara O'Briain and Ed Byrne, Tom Dunne, Graham Linehan, Ken Doherty
Hitting rock bottom:
Jack Reynor, Graham Linehan, Richard Hughes, Jane Ní Dhulchaointaigh, Chris O'Dowd, Ronnie Whelan
Telling a good story:
Andrew Maxwell, Aidan Gillen, Barry Glendenning, Chris O'Dowd
Dealing with criticism:
Paul Kimmage, Tony McCoy, Tom Vaughan Lawlor, Robert Sheehan
Being a chancer:
Kian Egan, Michael Smiley, Ken Doherty, Angela Scanlon, Chris O'Dowd, Owen O'Neill
Influential people in their story:
Lisa Hannigan, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan
Mental Health:
Niall Breslin (Bressie), Mick Finnegan
Advice:
Lenny Abrahamson, Boy George, Tony McCoy
This episode is sponsored by GAA GO, Bonkers.ie, Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or contact the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
Sunday Aug 24, 2014
Sunday Aug 24, 2014
One of the world's most successful pop artists and DJ's joins Jarlath this week to talk about growing up Irish in London, how his upbringing influenced his aversion to authority and how prison opened up his eyes to those around him. With a Grammy Award to his name and over thirty million records sold George's story of reaching superstardom includes the Culture Club's breakup and reformation, how Buddhist chants help him with his aspirations, why he believes one can invest in happiness and how life has been for him since he became sober six years ago. This episode is sponsored by GAAGO, Bonkers.ie, Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or contact the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.
Friday Jul 11, 2014
Friday Jul 11, 2014
The frontman of The Coronas and extremely sound man, Danny O'Reilly joins Jarlath this week to catch up on the last ten years they missed in their friendship and break the news that will change everything for the band.
Danny discusses how he was at first afraid to admit that music was the career he wanted, his flirtation with the GAA, the lesson he has learned from letting the media into his private life and the band's big news that puts them along side the likes of Mumford and Sons and Florence and The Machine.
This episode is sponsored by Bonkers.ie, Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or contact the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
Sunday Jun 15, 2014
Sunday Jun 15, 2014
Niall Breslin has a story which many people would have never imagined. From having a career in professional rugby for Leinster which led him to representing Ireland in the under 21s World Cup to being the frontman of multiple award-winning band The Blizzards before embarking on a solo career and coaching on The Voice of Ireland. In this gripping episode Niall opens up about suffering with a general anxiety disorder which has led him to becoming an ambassador for mental health in Ireland. Niall also talks about why he was completely broke after a successful career with The Blizzards, why he believes the Brit School drains the 'rawness' out of artists before offering some sterling advice on how to fight back against mental health issues.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly at irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Jun 01, 2014
Sunday Jun 01, 2014
This week Dermot O'Leary talks to Jarlath about being raised Irish in London as the son of a Wexford hurler, how he values hard work and why he believes that this generation of youths can save the world.
Dermot's story is a true tale of hard graft from working as a sports reporter who was unable to find his way to football grounds to dominating live television presenting in Britain for the last 15 years since getting his big break which led to hosting on Big Brother's Little Brother before eventually becoming the host of XFactor. In this episode which was recorded at his BBC Radio 2 studio, Dermot speaks frankly about the importance of honesty, how he handled a now-famous difficult interview with Morrissey and why he likes people underestimating him.
This episode is sponsored by Vyke, Currency Fair, The Email Laundry and Keogh's Crisps. Get updates on future episodes by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Kian Egan has experienced more highs and lows in his 33 years than most of us will experience in three lifetimes. This episode scratches the surface of how he discovered music as a 4 year old in Sligo, signing with Louis Walsh thanks to some classic Irish Mammyism and much much more. Incredibly frank and always brutally honest Kian surprises Jarlath with some truths about the music industry and his role in the biggest boy band in the history of Irish music.