Born Optimistic
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 69:30:46
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Synopsis
Every week we glean life lessons from an inspirational artist. New episode every Monday. Presented by Donal Scannell.
Episodes
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Stephen James Smith
20/11/2017 Duration: 59minA gorgeous mind shares his innermost thoughts. Stephen talks about his changes in mindset, the purpose of alcohol, and being 'fearless'.
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John Spillane
13/11/2017 Duration: 59minA gorgeous hour in the company of an uplifting lyricist who revels in finding beauty that's all around him.
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Mark Geary
06/11/2017 Duration: 59minOne 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.
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Steve & Joe Wall - The Stunning
23/10/2017 Duration: 59min40% 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.
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Paul Murray
16/10/2017 Duration: 59minAn amazing novelist with three fantastic books published, Paul traces his reluctant pessimism back to losing his school jumper when he was nine.
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Matthew Devereux - The Pale
09/10/2017 Duration: 59minA conversation with some jaw dropping moments, including Matt's assertion that he is 'hidden homeless'.
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Glen Hansard
02/10/2017 Duration: 01h47sOn 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
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Rónán Ó Snodaigh
25/09/2017 Duration: 59minSitting down for a chat on the ocassion of his 7th solo album 'Ór agus Airgead' and the vinyl release of Mic Christopher's Skylarkin'.
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Nick Kelly
18/09/2017 Duration: 59minFrom 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.
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David Schafer
11/09/2017 Duration: 59minThe 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.
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James Heather
04/09/2017 Duration: 59minPiano - 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
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Katell Keineg
10/07/2017 Duration: 01h06minOne of the world's greatest singer-songwriters shares what she mines for her incredible lyrics.
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Claire Hennessy
03/07/2017 Duration: 01h35sWith 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.
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Khumariyaan
26/06/2017 Duration: 59minFrom 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.
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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.
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Steve Wickham (The Waterboys)
22/05/2017 Duration: 59minThe man who brought that extra sparkle to The Waterboys recounts life tales on the occasion of The Beekeeper - his incredible second solo album.
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David Gedge (The Wedding Present)
15/05/2017 Duration: 01h08sThe 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!