General Spec

We have reached end of season 1, and how better to finish it then with a piece of in depth investigative podcasting. Callam aka Calpol, sharing his experience of doing Uber on the side. How his learnings can benefit aspiring drivers and customers. Callam has some great stories so stick around for this one and share to a friend.

Freelance football journalist, Alex Jonson who has worked for FIFA and UEFA, who has has media content published in serveral countries including Sweden, Spain and England is the feature of this pod. Alex speaks about growing up in Sweden, how her passion for football and Hendrik Larsson fuelled a desire to move to Spain to cover La Liga. Alex speaks about how her passion became her job. Alex has covered the biggest sports events from Olympics to World Cups but the people in the games are more interesting to cover than just xG. Alex became a Real Oviedo fan and shareholder. How the fans saved the club more than once has inspired Alex to write a book on it. Alex also has an extensive football jersey collection which can be seen when WFH on Twitter @AlexandraJonson. This conversation also covers some interesting information about Spanish fan culture and club ownership. Please subscribe and share this to a friend! Enjoy

My mate Greg joined me from Sydney to discuss his work and passion, volunteering. Greg speaks about how he first got involved by moving to Manchester. The well reported issues and how others can get involved and how rewarding it is. Greg speaks about his move to China, and onto Australia. Greg is a natural story teller, and speaks about our odd first meeting, plus his other passion in life, Everton. For anyone looking to get involved in volunteering in the UK click https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/volunteer.

A top notch talk with one of Ireland’s finest comedy creators over the past decade or so, Martin Maloney. Get to hear from the man behind the Eddie Durkan character as Martin talks through his move from Merseyside to Mayo as a teenager, stories from the building site which you won’t find in a safe pass course. How the Hardy bucks started up and the inspiration for the names and characters took it from a university project to RTE. Martin speaks about the doubts of others in the tv show and the experience of appearing in TV show Vikings. In the past few years many things have changed including in Martins life. He him speak about those changes and what life is like in Sweden which includes him interviewing for a role as a teacher. Martin is redoubling his efforts to make new content and has exciting plans for the year ahead. Give Martin a follow on Instagram @MartinMaloney, Twitter @EddieDurkan and the man is also on TikTok. Please share and enjoy!

Award winning journalist Ewan discusses growing up in Kildare a Rangers fan. Why he dropped out of college and how he got into print media. Ewan speaks about the books he enjoyed writing and the one he didn’t and why. His experience of moving to Brazil, and seeing how Ireland and its media reacted to lockdowns. How his views on those topics have affected his career. Ewan speaks about plenty of other things in this most General Spec of pods done to date. Ewan can be found on Twitter @EwanMacKenna. Please sub and share this podcast.

Tadhg talks us through the well laid out path he followed to join Connacht Rugby, how injuries changed his course which brought him to Missouri via Italy, playing for USA Rugby before transiting to American Football and taking a kick in a 70,000 stadium. Tadhg tells us how what he is doing today to help Irish players attain scholarships in the US brings him joy and a passion to do more. Tadhg tells us how you can get involved with Leaderkicking. Follow Leaderkicking on instagram or checkout Leaderkicking.com for more information.

Graham talks about his return to Scotland, dealing with injuries after a bright start, becoming friends with Michael Duberry, and moving home to finish playing which involved working under Stephen Kenny. Making the move into coaching and dealing with leaving that role. Graham talks about his involvement with Shamrock Rovers today alongside his media work. Check out Graham’s excellent “Clear The Head” interviews on YouTube.

In the first part of a 2 episode special, Graham talks through his upbringing in Tallaght, playing all sports but with soccer as the main focus. Juggling the Leaving Cert and signing a contract in the UK turned sour as a result of the ITV tv deal collapsing. The return home which kick started his career winning cups and a title with Drogheda United. Graham talks about how his experiences are helping in his academy role with Shamrock Rovers today. Graham also talks about his favourite moments, and a story about getting an senior Irish call up. Give it a listen and a share, subscribe to the podcast so not to miss out on part 2.

Shaun (Instagram: Kearneyfolk) talks through a diverse range of topics which include his band Whiskey Dancer, a thrilling ride in Florida to 99 ice cream cones, and answering, are they a county thing? He confesses his undying love of Niall Quinn and a ball of other things. Buckle up for this unfiltered discussion with Cloonfad’s finest. Shaun (pictured) presented me a bottle of Black Donkey, “Sheep Stealer”, as Buff Egan would say “a mighty sound gesture”. Follow Shaun’s account https://instagram.com/kearneyfolk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Luke talks us through how teenage injuries has shaped his opinion and attitude towards physiotherapy and general healthcare. He talks about living with an All Black, a game of pool with Bundee Aki played a key role in him joining Connacht, working in the NHS during covid, use of social media as a power for good and why he wants to complete a decade in 3rd level education by becoming a Doctor. Take a listen and follow him on Instagram https://instagram.com/luke_irish_physio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=