General Spec

Gary is a GAA coach and PT with over 28k Instagram followers. A former county minor who shares why he didn’t make senior has built a strong online following with easy to follow instructions that any club player can apply both young snd old. We speak about his tough challenge against Dublin the underdogs tv series and the positive experiences which don’t come on the pitch in that game! Share to a Gaelic football liking friend and give Gary a follow too @gaz_gaelic_guide.

Hear about the man behind the Long Acre and the reason for the name itself. Maurice has packed a lot into his 29 years, being adopted as a baby to retuning to his home county and setting up a farm and social media following behind it. Maurice is passionate about his interests and isn’t afraid to say what he truly thinks which has garnished both good and bad feedback online. Hear Maurice speak about the issues of farming in Ireland and his hopes for the future. Maurice was a gentleman to deal with and has greatly supported this podcast since which is massively appreciated. Give the Long Acre a follow on instagram, you may not agree with everything but be willing to have your opinions challenged and Maurice is using his voice to do that.

Kerryman Tomás has recently returned home from a cycle across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the UAE. This isn’t the first such trip and nor will it be the last, take a listen to the fascinating stories of life on the open road and the massively positive experiences found by Tomás. It hasn’t all been easy, we speak about the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Hear what Tomás is at now at home, and a possible return to Gaelic football and all. Genuinely one of the nicest pods to record. Take a listen, follow Tomás on socials (anbotharfada) and send to a friend.

Hamish who hails from Prestwick (near Glasgow) has recently moved to the other side of the world Australia and even more recently has started up a YouTube page called “Celtic AM” a Celtic FC related channel which can be found on YouTube, the content and style Hamish brings is excellent so give that a sub! Hamish has also released a book on Ange Postecoglou “Never Stop” which can be found of course on Amazon. We speak more than just Oz and Celtic, did you know about Elvis Presley’s trip to Prestwick? If not this is surely worth a listen alone!

James Weir, recently retired from professional football at the young age of 28 talks us through growing up in Preston and the move from his hometown club to Man United at 13. James progressed through the youth ranks and made his Premier League debut against Arsenal at Old Trafford. James talks about the man who gave him that debut, Louis Van Gaal and what occurred after. James speaks about his transfers to Europe and the decision to call it a day and pursue a new career. James can be found on instagram as @jamesweirtravel, the handle should give you an idea about that new business! A proper gentleman and as a United fan this was a very proud moment for me!

Season 4 kicks off with comedian Rob Morgan (robbiemorgz). Rob is currently Stateside but talks us through his life in Essex the differing jobs he had including a postman and the reasons that didn’t work out! Rob is a big West Ham fan but also of footballs from circa 2002 which plays a part in his “cheat code” comedy. A very funny man and as his bio says “some dry weird stuff”. Give Rob a follow on all social medias. Subscribe to the podcast too sure!

Listen to the story of a trip to the Czech Republic had a marked change on David’s life. What is the reason behind #MakingBigBank and how he manages to keep all the plates spinning, day job, social media including podcast “The Wood From The Trees” alongside a young family. David is good and direct so he says exactly what he thinks and gives his opinion on the current main stream media and role of advertisers with people on social media. I have been chasing David for a while so I’m delighted he came on!

This one a bit special! Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly is an internet sensation, with almost 220k followers on Instagram alone. Hear about how a chance encounter with a hardy buck got him involved in the show back in the day. Hear him speak passionately about the live shows with the likes of Garron Noone and plans for the future. Of course we speak on Mayo football! It hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the Mayo man, a heart attack at 28 is just one thing he has had to deal with. Stephen is a very busy man and I really appreciate him taking the time for this. Follow 3bucksleft, and listen to deadhedgehogs podcast but only after you subscribe and give 5 stars to General Spec! Enjoy and share to a friend.

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to one of Manchester’s hardest working men in media, Joe McGrath! I was delighted when he agreed to do the episode as you will hear all the different pies he is currently fingering at the moment, The Sloppy Joes podcast, The Wingmen YouTube channel, a show on BBC Radio Manchester and the location of this recording, The Red Lion Withington where Joe hosts a quiz each Wednesday. He speak about United, his Irish heritage, favourite takeaway in Manchester which tastes an unexpected and saucy turn! I hope you get a laugh as much as I did in recording. If you do share to a friend and subscribe!

Duncan McNamara, has written his first book about an adventure of walking the Camino De Santiago and how some covid spring cleaning nearly a decade later drove him to document his experience in his book “Walk This Way”. We also speak about his new sporting activities which are keeping him busy along with giving his two cents on the UK in general. The book can be found on Amazon “Walk This Way”.