Born Optimistic

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Synopsis

Every week we glean life lessons from an inspirational artist. New episode every Monday. Presented by Donal Scannell.

Episodes

  • Delush

    27/11/2017 Duration: 59min

    Enjoy the story of Enda Gallery and his voyage to a full-time career as a musician in Berlin. His tale touches on sports psychology, why accountancy wasn't for him and welcoming life from other planets.

  • Stephen James Smith

    20/11/2017 Duration: 59min

    A gorgeous mind shares his innermost thoughts. Stephen talks about his changes in mindset, the purpose of alcohol, and being 'fearless'.

  • John Spillane

    13/11/2017 Duration: 59min

    A gorgeous hour in the company of an uplifting lyricist who revels in finding beauty that's all around him.

  • Mark Geary

    06/11/2017 Duration: 59min

    One of the wittiest people I know. Comedy's loss is music's gain as Mark shares his refreshing world view. Honest in a beautiful way.

  • Steve & Joe Wall - The Stunning

    23/10/2017 Duration: 59min

    40% of one of Ireland's greatest ever rock groups share stories about moving from the big city to a small town as kids and how it shaped them.

  • Paul Murray

    16/10/2017 Duration: 59min

    An amazing novelist with three fantastic books published, Paul traces his reluctant pessimism back to losing his school jumper when he was nine.

  • Matthew Devereux - The Pale

    09/10/2017 Duration: 59min

    A conversation with some jaw dropping moments, including Matt's assertion that he is 'hidden homeless'.

  • Glen Hansard

    02/10/2017 Duration: 01h47s

    On the occasion of the vinyl release of 'Skylarkin' by Mic Christopher, Glen shares memories of his dear departed pal. Entertaining, uplifting and emotional all at once! RIP Mic x

  • Rónán Ó Snodaigh

    25/09/2017 Duration: 59min

    Sitting down for a chat on the ocassion of his 7th solo album 'Ór agus Airgead' and the vinyl release of Mic Christopher's Skylarkin'.

  • Nick Kelly

    18/09/2017 Duration: 59min

    From lead singer of The Fat Lady Sings, to a career in advertising and on to his debut feature film; Nick Kelly shares what he's learned along the way about collaboration and trust.

  • David Schafer

    11/09/2017 Duration: 59min

    The mind-blowing author of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot in conversation as he grapples with his second novel which is working out to be a call to action regarding climate change.

  • James Heather

    04/09/2017 Duration: 59min

    Piano - the world's greatest instrument and what drew this man to it. Time Travel, bike crashes and Grime all come up in this peek inside the mind of the wonderful James Heather

  • Katell Keineg

    10/07/2017 Duration: 01h06min

    One of the world's greatest singer-songwriters shares what she mines for her incredible lyrics.

  • Claire Hennessy

    03/07/2017 Duration: 01h35s

    With twelve novels under her belt, this author has got lots to share as she discusses her new book 'Like Other Girls' and the Irish law which inspired her to write it.

  • Khumariyaan

    26/06/2017 Duration: 59min

    From Pakistan with love, this foursome share what drives them to devote their lives to music despite obstacles few western musicians have to contend with. Inspiring.

  • Orbital

    12/06/2017 Duration: 59min

    In a world exclusive, brothers Phil & Paul Hartnoll speak together after reuniting. They have just returned from a five year hiatus.

  • Sally Rooney

    05/06/2017 Duration: 59min

    'Conversations With Friends' is the debut novel from this energetic, insightful, revolutionary socialist author. Check out what the future thinks in this revealing interview.

  • Mundy

    29/05/2017 Duration: 59min

    One of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters shares his love of transcendental meditation.

  • Steve Wickham (The Waterboys)

    22/05/2017 Duration: 59min

    The man who brought that extra sparkle to The Waterboys recounts life tales on the occasion of The Beekeeper - his incredible second solo album.

  • David Gedge (The Wedding Present)

    15/05/2017 Duration: 01h08s

    The agony uncle for million of late 80s teens, David Gedge was the singer-songwriter who mapped the pain of failed relationships. The Wedding Present's classic album 'George Best' has just turned 30 believe it or not!

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