You hear the sound of Paul O’Mahony’s Mother-in-law washing up in the kitchen.  Paul talks about how he feels awkward about publicising something he’s never done before.
He has a splendid track record of losing speech contests, and also being disqualified. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week has been different.

You hear Paul O’Mahony reflecting on the experience he had yesterday, and learning from it.  “Toastmasters as Metaphor.”

You hear a perfect example of a sneeze, an Irish sneeze, brought on by Irish cold and damp.  If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the tinkle of a teaspoon on the side of a cup of second tea. 

You hear Paul O’Mahony  talking about the power of music.  How Maria Callas has moved into the house alongside his mother-in-law.  Together over a famous victory by Ireland in a rugby match with England.

This was recorded on the first morning Paul O’Mahony got back from Spain. You hear how surprised and pleased Paul is that the battery is still alive.
Your hear Paul talking about how he wishes he could wear bright colours like women do. 
In the end, he reveals he has a blocked ear. 

You hear Paul O’Mahony moving at the speed of lichen - recovering from the intensity of a week in Bilbao.  
You hear Paul talking about the fact that no one finished the Barclay marathons this year.
You hear the sound of coffee being made.