HarteLines

This week on the show, I took a look back on the year that was 2020 for the Hartelines podcast.

I talk about how it all began, reconnecting with old friends, the lovely guests who came and shared their stories, and more.

Next week I will be back with a brand new guest, so thanks for your support, and remember you're always welcome on Hartelines.

This week on the show, I caught up with Dave Hughes, a local Tallaght/Old Bawn native who now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

He talked about his first time moving to Canada, renting and living in Vancouver, the school system in Canada, Native Canadians, Christmas and New Years in Canada, and more.

I hope you enjoy this episode and had Merry Christmas and hope you have a Happy New Year 2021 and remember you're always welcome on Hartelines.

Thanks for your support in 2020, Shane.

This week on the show, I caught up with Dean Guerrine, a local Tallaght/Firhouse native whose been living in Fresno, California, for ten years.

He talked about everything from finding work, culture shock, the things he misses most from home, what a typical Christmas in California is like, and lots more.

I hope you enjoy this episode, Merry Christmas, and remember you're always welcome on Hartelines.

This week I spoke to the Owner of The Echo Newspaper and a very proud Tallaght native, David Kennedy.

He talked about growing up in Tallaght, the growth of Tallaght in the '60s and '70s, being involved in The Echo since May 1st, 1980 and seeing Tallaght evolve over the years, and lots more.

I hope you enjoy this episode and remember you're always welcome on Hartelines.

This week I caught up with Mural Artist, Painter, Illustrator, and Tallaght native Kevin Bohan.

He spoke candidly about a creative spark that awakened him at aged 37. He also talked about his latest Beatles exhibition with Marianne O'Dwyer, his love of all things street art, and lots more.

I hope that you enjoy this episode and remember you're always welcome on Hartlelines. 

This week I caught up with the Owner of Coach Approach Sports and Fitness Ltd and Tallaght Person of The Year 2019, and the incumbent for 2020, Lee Moroney.

He told his story, one of which started out playing/coaching in St Annes GAA Club, to starting his own business to then becoming Tallaght Person of The Year and more.

I hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for listening, and remember you always welcome on Hartlelines.

On this week's episode, I caught up with Singer-Songwriter and Tallaght native, Keith O'Connell.

He talked about when he was 7, that he only wanted to play the keyboard to impress girls. He then discussed his music education and how performing in other bands has influenced his music, and he delved into his creative process for making music and more.

During the lockdown, he released his latest single, Sacrifices, and is available on Spotify. Check it out.

Thanks for listening, remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.

I'm back with more guests and more stories. This week I caught up with Michelin Starred Chef and proud Tallaght native Andy McFadden. 

He talked about a career that has led him to London, Holland, and now back to Dublin, where he now runs his restaurant, Glovers Alley.

He also talked very candidly about motivation, work-life balance, and the dream guest he would like to cook for, and more. 

If you are in Dublin city and looking for a quality fine dining experience soon, be sure to check out  

Enjoy this episode, and remember you're always welcome on Hartlelines. 

On this week's episode I chatted to the President of Nepal Ireland Society, Deepesh Shakya.

He talked about when he first came to Ireland, his love for Irish people and the Irish weather.

He also talked about the work of the society, how lockdown has affected promoting and planning events and I asked him about his favourite Nepalese restaurant in Dublin and more.

To learn more about the society

http://www.nepalireland.org/

Thanks for listening and remember you are always welcome here on HarteLines.

Episode 25

Edinburgh Fringe Series: EP 7

In my final episode of the series, I caught up with comedian, actor, nerd enthusiast and fellow Irishman Des O'Gorman.

He spoke about his first Edinburgh Fringe, where he performed in a talent show at the Gilded Balloon.

How his love of cult 80's movie Ghostbusters led him to write a one man show then co-found a fan club in Scotland.

Why you should give Doctor Who a watch, his thoughts on the DC v Marvel Universe, his plans for the future and lots more comic book, tv and movie talk.

For all you Ghostbuster fans check out his orientation video.

https://youtu.be/79T-HLDQN_I

Thanks for listening and Remember you are always welcome here on HarteLines.