Behind The Mic with David Cotter

Behind The Mic with David Cotter

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  • #37-Innovating Health Education and Prioritising Hard Work- A Conversation with Dr Gary McGowan
    Welcome back to Behind The Mic with David Cotter. 
    I was joined on episode #37 by Dr. Gary McGowan. Gary is the founder of the health and fitness coaching and education company TriageMethod. 
    In the 21st century, we are sold on get-rich-quick business schemes. Gary is proof that taking the difficult but more traditional can pay off. He has recently qualified as a medical doctor, he has a degree in physiotherapy. He gained these two qualifications while working full-time on his own online coaching business. 
    This episode is brought to you by ReGreen Media. ReGreen is a marketing agency focused on creating simple short-form content for small business owners across Ireland and beyond. In 2023 organic video content is the best form of advertising there is.  If you are interested in having a quick call about what ReGreen can do for you you can book a call at the link below. 
    Check out Gary at the links to his socials below:
    Garys Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/drgarymcgowan/
    Triage Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/triagemethod/
    Triage Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/@TriageMethod
    Behind The Mic Social Links
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/
    Tiktok
    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter
    Youtube 
    https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688
    ReGreen Media Strategy Call
    https://calendly.com/free1-1strategycallwithdavid/collaboration-call-1
    1 hr 10 min
  • #36 Behind The Mic with David Cotter Q&A Session

    Welcome back folks to Behind The Mic with me your host David Cotter.
    Some weeks back I invited people to ask me questions on Instagram. In this episode, I answer some of your questions in a very long-winded way.
    The questions answered are listed below.
    1) If you could re-do any interview or episode which would you choose and why?
    2) Who is my dream guest?
    3) What was the funniest show that I recorded?
    4) My view on gender roles?
    5) What are my biggest failures and what did I learn from them?
    6) How am I always so happy?
    Instagram Link
    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/
    TikTok
    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/david.cotter.520
    Need help with your social media marketing? Check out my Calendly and let's book a time to talk.

    https://calendly.com/free1-1strategycallwithdavid/collaboration-call-1


    #motivation #grind #responsibility #grow #q&a

    42 min
  • #35- From Addiction and Prison Walls to Marathon Trails: Daniel M Bradley's Unforgettable Journey

    Daniel M Bradley is guest #35 on Behind The Mic. 

    Daniel has had a far from straightforward life. From his first exposure to murder at 13 to dabbling in alcohol and drugs at 15 he quickly went down a dangerous track. 

    Like anyone exposed to this type of life early on he becomes a product of his environment which culminates with his house being searched by Gardai at the age of 21. 

    At the age of 23, he begins his 4-year sentence for drug possession in the most infamous prison on the island of Ireland. Mount Joy. 

    In this episode, Daniel details the highest and lowest points in his life, from addiction to marathon running. 

    A true redemption story. 

    Daniel M Bradley Social Links

    https://www.instagram.com/danielmbradley/

    Behind The Mic Social Links

    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/

    https://www.tiktok.com/foryou?lang=en

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter?lang=en

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tEQfyorBZuj-1qSGmUMxA


    1 hr 29 min
  • #34 Gavin J Gallagher- A Celtic Tiger Tale; a €65 million property portfolio to -€14 million in debt.

    Gavin J Gallagher is a property investor, podcaster, and business mentor. Gavin began his journey in property investing during the Celtic Tiger. After a couple of years of successful investing, Gavin managed to have a portfolio valued at over €65 million. Fast forward a couple of months, the property bubble bursts and the global recession begins as the collapse of the banking sector led by the infamous Lehman Brothers causes economies to tank worldwide. This coupled with some reckless investment decisions causes Gavin to be in €14 million worth of debt. 

    In this episode, I spoke to Gavin about his entry into property investments, his rise and fall, and the role of health, fitness, and wellness in his life and redemption.


    1 hr 23 min
  • #33-Ian Bailey and The Unresolved Case of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier

    On the 23rd of December 1996, French socialite Madame Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was found murdered a couple of hundred meters from her holiday home near the coastal town of Schull in West Cork. The investigation later showed that Madame Du Plantier received several lacerations to her body, and received several brutal blows to the head which ultimately resulted in her losing her life.

    To this day, no one has been convicted of the murder and it has continued to divide opinions among people nationally and internationally. However, one man's name continues to be linked to this incident to the present day.
    Ian Bailey was convicted of murder in absentia in France in 2010. His extradition has been blocked 3 times by the Irish courts. The fact remains, Ian’s DNA has never been found or linked to the crime scene. All of the current evidence is circumstantial as echoed by the DPP here in Ireland.
    I spoke to the man at the center of this Murder Mystery to try and learn more about his life, and to hear the story from the side of the accused.
    Ian Bailey is Behind The Mic.

    1 hr 5 min
  • #32- Exploring Cannabis Legalization with Martin Condon: A Podcast Conversation

    Welcome to "Behind the Mic" with David Cotter! In this week's episode, David sits down with Martin Condon, a herbal scientist and podcaster who has been a vocal advocate for cannabis legalization in Ireland.

    Throughout the episode, Martin shares his insights on the history of cannabis and why it's currently illegal, and how he went from believing it was harmful to realizing its many benefits. This information-packed show is a must-listen for anyone interested in cannabis legalization and the science behind it.

    To stay updated on Martin's work and podcast, check out the links to his social media channels included below. And if you have suggestions for future guests or topics, feel free to send David a DM on Instagram.

    Don't forget to rate and subscribe to "Behind the Mic" on Spotify and YouTube to help attract the best guests possible. Thanks for tuning in to episode 32, "Introducing Martin Condon"!

    Martins Links

    https://www.instagram.com/martinsworldpodcast/

    https://www.youtube.com/@MartinsWorldPodcast


    Behind The Mic Links

    https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688/about

    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter?lang=en

    1 hr 42 min
  • #31-Life is not meaningless with Mahon McCann a modern monk.

    Mahon McCann is a philosopher, podcast host, playwright, author, and martial arts coach.

    Born and bred in Dublin, he is currently undertaking a Ph.D. in philosophy with a focus on the ethics around social media's attention economy. His podcast ‘The Mahon McCann Podcast’ is a must-listen for any philosophy geeks, he interviews professors and thought leaders from across the world on issues and theories in philosophy. It has over 70 episodes. Mahon's first play ‘Waiting for the Offo’ a coming-of-age story, is due to go on stage in June of 2023. He is entrenched in the world of Mixed Martial Arts holding a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and a coach of Muay Thai in Belfast.

    In this episode, we speak about the need for discipline in our life in the form of some sort of physical fitness. The discussion is centered at all times around modern life and the applicability of philosophy to the modern world. The current rise in nihilism and how we cannot live without meaning. He outlines why he, coming from a secular family struggled to find meaning and a framework to live by. Hence his high level of interest in martial arts and philosophy. We talk in-depth about social media and the beast that is the algorithm.

    Mahon tells all about his Ph.D. and some of his extracurriculars including his play, podcast, and a book he wrote called ‘The Man with a Mirror Face’.

    #philosophy #modernstoic #podcast #philosophypodcast

    Mahons Links

    Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/mahon_mccann/

    Youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/@MahonMcCann

    Waiting for the Offo

    https://thenewtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873644249

    Podcast

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1uo1BoLDtLdT9i2pQrnLkb?si=k0PkT_GoRtSWDuFCTh1UHQ&nd=1

    My Links

    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1ekq89bwCRSa0BZWeIs4lV

    https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter

    1 hr 23 min
  • #30 Claudia Savage- Journalism: an occupation made difficult by an accent!

    Welcome back everybody…. after a small two-week hiatus I am back with another podcast.

    This week's guest is Claudia Savage, a journo in training.

    Claudia has gathered a handy number of followers on TikTok (16,700 to be exact) over the last few months as she provides regular updates to her followers on all of the main current events and political stories across The Uk and Ireland for the most part.

    This podcast is an interesting one. Claudia is from Northern Ireland and reveals how much abuse she gets online for sharing stories from the Republic of Ireland and The Uk. People from both countries are seemingly willing to dish hateful comments here way the second they hear her accent.

    In the episode, she also reveals some of the vile DM’s she has received for creating videos regarding male immigrants being welcomed into communities around Ireland.

    As has become customary on the latest episodes of Behind The Mic we delve into the left and right divide currently witnessed throughout politics in the western world.

    Now my reach out to you.

    Please share the podcast, not only does it help me grow my podcast but it also helps many of these other young Irish creators increase their reach and grow their platforms.

    You can see it on the usual platforms, Spotify and Youtube. Drop a rating and subscribe people.


    Claudia Socials

    https://www.instagram.com/claudia_savage/?hl=en

    https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiasavage8


    Behind The Mic

    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthemic_davidcotter

    https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688/featured

    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/?hl=en




    1 hr 19 min
  • #29 Completing a World Record on Craogh Patrick for Motor Neuron Disease- Ricky Wynne
    Welcome back to the world top ranking podcast in no category whatsoever, Behind The Mic with David Cotter.  
    My guest on the show this week is a top-ranking, world-record-holding endurance Athlete from Leitrim.  
    Ricky Wynne has been competing in Ultra Races for 7 years now. 
    He is one of Ireland's finest Ultra Running athletes with regular 1st place finishes at races nationally and even some top 10 finishes in some of the most significant ultra events in Europe.  
    We talk about all things mindset, training, nutrition, recovery, and the motivation behind the triumphant world record attempt on Craogh Patrick in June 2022 in aid of Motor Neuron Disease. 
    This one is a belter….  Just before the episode starts can I ask again for listeners of this podcast to give it a rating on Spotify and subscribe on Youtube? 
    Why does this matter? Because… when I contact guests to come on my podcast I need stone-cold evidence that coming on this podcast is not a waste of their time and ratings are one of the best ways to gauge the listener's relationship with the podcast.  
    So if you are a one-off or regular listener, get that thumb out and smash the 5-star rating like a legend.  
    If you are on youtube subscribe and like the video like a legend. 
    Now time for Episode 29, Completing a world record on Craogh Patrick for Motor Neurones.  
    Rickys Social Links 
    https://www.instagram.com/rickiwynne10/?hl=en  
    Behind The Mic Links 
    https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688 
    https://www.instagram.com/david_cotter97/?hl=en 
    https://open.spotify.com/show/1ekq89bwCRSa0BZWeIs4lV?si=06464cbee7af4aae
    1 hr 12 min
  • Is it time to move on from meat? Dr Declan Cotter #28

    Welcome back to Behind the Mic with me, David Cotter.

    On this week's episode, I chat with my older brother Doctor Declan Cotter.

    Decy is a doctor employed by the NHS in Glasgow. Over the last five years, he transitioned from an omnivorous diet to a plant-based one.

    We chat about the major turning points or proponents of his dietary transition.

    This episode is all about the vegan diet and…..

    We detail the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of adopting a plant-based or vegan diet.

    Once again I will ask you to help me out in one small way if you listen to the podcast…..

    And that is….

    Rate the podcast on Spotify….

    Share the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok….

    Subscribe and like the podcast on youtube.

    Please see the episode notes for links to some left-wing propaganda my guest and brother supplied.

    Without further adieu- Is it time to move on from meat?


    Useful Links

    https://youtu.be/o0VrZPBskpg

    https://youtu.be/byTxzzztRBU

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a44GB8zkkZGHS6fARvc3E?si=hBABWXaZRCCi5BnBcc9ghg

    https://www.plantbaseddata.org/


    Book recommendations;

    The proof is in the plants - Simon Hill (health)

    Why we eat pigs, wear cows, and love dogs - Melanie Joy (psychology)

    Regenesis - George Monbiot (environment, economics, politics of agriculture)


    Cookbooks;

    Gaz Oakley plant kitchen

    20 minute vegan

    Deliciously Ella 

    Happy pear

    Plant-based India

    Korean vegan

    The great British vegan




    1 hr 33 min

About Behind The Mic with David Cotter

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Behind The Mic first aired in 2021. In 2023, so many people struggle to know what their purpose is in this life. Never before has there been such a meaning crisis. Behind The Mic is a podcast that…