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Sparks Will Fly

Tortoise Shack Media

27 episodes

2 days ago

Reboot Republic is the innovative Podcast that delves beyond the headlines and soundbites and pulls up the roots of our Social Crises to unearth progressive solutions. We talk to world leading experts, politicians, activists and everyday change-makers. This not about tinkering around the edges. Hosted by Lecturer of Social Policy in Maynooth University and Social Justice Campaigner, Dr Rory Hearne and independent podcast nerd Tony Groves, we look beyond the political speak for real, globally tried and tested solutions. Reboot Republic aims to be the podcast for an optimistic and inclusive future and not the polarised present. There is another way. Listen, share and join in our conversation as we start a new journey

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Reboot Republic is the innovative Podcast that delves beyond the headlines and soundbites and pulls up the roots of our Social Crises to unearth progressive solutions. We talk to world leading experts, politicians, activists and everyday change-makers. This not about tinkering around the edges. Hosted by Lecturer of Social Policy in Maynooth University and Social Justice Campaigner, Dr Rory Hearne and independent podcast nerd Tony Groves, we look beyond the political speak for real, globally tried and tested solutions. Reboot Republic aims to be the podcast for an optimistic and inclusive future and not the polarised present. There is another way. Listen, share and join in our conversation as we start a new journey

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Episodes (20/27)

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Grief, Recovery and Giving Back with Willa White

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Sparks Will Fly is back and in this very special episode Ray sits down with acclaimed comedian and all round force of nature, Willa White, to discuss their own experiences of grief, addiction, recovery and fellowship. Don't worry, it's much more fun than I've made it sound!
The Post-Election Special is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-142094500

1 week ago

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Declan, a Dub and Derry

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Declan McLoughlan is an Irish singer songwriter from the streets of Free Derry. His songwriting style has seen him dubbed the “Derry Bruce Springsteen” as like The Boss his songs often revolve around characters and social issues. Ray went into the old city for this chat with an old friend. Yup!
The latest SWF with Adam Mohamed is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-136760010
Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes 47 seconds

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Black 47 and Other Songs

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Growing up Chris Byrne spent his time between New York City and Rural Ireland, he became a Brooklyn Cop, learned the tin whistle and uillean pipes and as part of Black 47, toured with the Pogues. And that was just a little bit of his story. He sat down with Sparky for a chat about it all and more.
The Christy Moore podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-135485064
Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes 21 seconds

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A Heart Too Open

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In this Sparks Will Fly, Ray sits down with singer-songwriter, community activist and big hearted artist, Sean Millar, for a raw, emotional and deeply personal conversation. Sure it's always the way, isn't it. Beautiful, Sean. Thank you.
The latest SWF with Black 47's Chris Byrne is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-135125057
To support Dignity for Palestine click here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

3 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes 18 seconds

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25. In Between Silence

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Stano has been a recording artist, musician, painter and activist for decades. He is a storyteller and a collector of stories. In this podcast he and Sparky talk music, stories, solidarity and humanity in what can only be described as a very special conversation. Don't miss it.
Latest Echo Chamber RTE-An Post podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-134177046
Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-132827532

3 months ago

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24. From Ballymun to Palestine

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Everyone in Ballymun knows Robert Murphy. From the shop in the van to the post office man, he's a local institution. He sits down with Sparky to talk about his life, why he went on the recent Global March to Gaza and what happened when the Egyptian Army stepped in. Yup!
Stano on Sparks Will Fly is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-134088321
The Prof Richard Murphy podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-133571593
Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-132827532

3 months ago

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23. Father Eamon’s Homily

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Sparky meets up with old friend Fr Eamon Sheridan and talk about Ballymun, recovery, faith, mischief and Eamon’s remarkable work in Myanmar. Yup!
Liam Cunningham on Displaced in Gaza is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-131053187
Donate to dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-129326641

4 months ago

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22. God Knows I’m Trying – Tadgh Conroy

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Fresh out of treatment Tadgh Conroy has a deep chat with Sparky about addiction, recovery, treatment, healing and more. What a heart.
The Frances Black podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-130406374

5 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes 29 seconds

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21. Hurt by Our Own – Brendan Ogle

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In this episode Sparky is joined by Trade Unionist, lifelong activist, social justice advocate and stone in your shoe, Brendan Ogle, to talk his pathway (trainline?) into workers rights, mental health struggles, Apollo House and why people have the right to be angry. But how that anger needs to be redirected upwards instead of punching down.
Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-129326641

5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes 2 seconds

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20. He Bangs the Drum

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In this pod Sparky sits down with musician, photographer and community music activist, Dave Hingerty. Dave as well as drumming with the likes of the Frames, Kíla and Josh ritter, spearheads the Side4 collective which is just unreal, trust us. They chat about drumming, rock n roll, some resentments, being on the road and touring America. This is a long one, but so worth it!

5 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes 53 seconds

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19. Old Songs and New Stories

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In this episode Sparky is joined by musical artist Colm Quearney for a chat that goes on a magical mystery tour. They talk about music, friendship, family, the new Ireland they'd like to see and how we can enjoy our old songs while writing new stories.
Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-to-126186702

6 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes 32 seconds

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17. Magical Music with Ro Byrne

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This week I have my mate Ro Byrne with me in the (wall to wall communist) shack. Ro was the guitarist with Dublin band Lir and one of my firm firm favourites Earthquake Hair. We chat about the magic of music, ups, downs and lots more.

6 months ago

56 minutes 11 seconds

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15. Cork Realism with Myles Gaffney

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This week my guest is Myles Gaffney a Grammy nominated singer songwriter from Corks Northside. Myles is a natural storyteller so turn in tune in and drop out😝
Note: no mushy peas, Tanora or Apple iPhones were hurt in the making of this podcast.
Support Dignity for Palestine in Gaza here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-your-124980167

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes 5 seconds

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14. The Good-Bad Neighbour with Eric Lalor

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In this episode Sparky catches up with his neighbour comedian, podcaster, troublemaker and gem of a pal, Eric Lalor. They chat everything from him being scouted for Man Utd, to how he hit the ground running with his comedy and acting career. Yup!

7 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes 25 seconds

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13. Hope and a Pot of Tea

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In this episode Sparky chats with his dear friend who is also in recovery, Terry, about the experience of being orphaned, childhood trauma, football, reevaluation co-counselling, right through to recovery, giving back and helping others.
A lovely chat.
The next SWF with Eric Lalor is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123757139

8 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes 39 seconds

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12. Art of the People

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In this episode Sparky is joined in the tortoise shack by Aaron Sunderland Carey, who is a multi media socially engaged artist, who works with young people in Rialto and Ballymun. His work is motivated by conversations he has in the community and my god is he a great man for the chat.
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy on immigration is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123157069

8 months ago

55 minutes 33 seconds

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11. The Departed Stay Present – Meryl Streek

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In this episode of Sparks Will Fly (with a side of Echo Chamber Pod), Ray is joined by the voice of so many in Ireland's locked-out generation; the politically outspoken punk and thoroughly decent fella, Meryl Streek. They discuss his music, his persona vs himself, how anger can be directed into creative work, sobriety after life on the road and so much more. Yup!
The UK in Disarray Pod with Prof Richard Murphy is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-122032679

8 months ago

50 minutes 43 seconds

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10. The Parting Glass on Sparks Will Fly

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In this special crossover pod Ray and his special-guest-sidekick, host of the Parting Glass Podcast, Niamh Ryan, chat with the amazing Seana Halpin who is a Special Needs Assistant who suffers with Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Another open, informative and powerful conversation.
The Adam SpiceBag Doyle Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-121574544

8 months ago

48 minutes 7 seconds

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Bold with Joe McGucken

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Writer, actor, comedian and podcaster, Joe McGucken sits down with Ray for a chat about vulnerability, bravery, recovery, love, people-pleasing, comedy, art and his new podcast series Bold.
This is super.

9 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes 13 seconds

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8. Come on a Journey

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Ballymun native, Celine Burke, aka Lily, talks about her experiences with anxiety and severe agoraphobia during her teens and how she navigated her way out to the other side. Come on the journey.
The Dáil Chaos Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120553023

9 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes 15 seconds