Let Christy Take It

Let Christy Take It

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  • Episode 40 - Dennis Seaton
    Dave and Kieran are joined by Dennis Seaton from Musical Youth to discuss all things reggae, soul and a touch of Irish ballads. We also talk about the trappings of fame at a young age and trips around the world and meeting and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry. We hope you enjoy the episode and please pass the dutchie to the left hand side.
    Dennis Seaton is a Grammy nominated British Jamaican Soul and R&B recording artist and record producer, best known as the front man of the British Jamaican reggae band Musical Youth.
    48 min
  • Episode 39 - Ruth Coker Burks
    Derek and Kieran are honored to talk to Ruth Coker Burks. Ruth is a former caregiver for AIDS victims and an AIDS awareness advocate based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA.  During the AIDS epidemic in the late 1980's, she used her salary as a real estate agent to care for AIDS patients whose families and communities had abandoned them. Due to the stigma surrounding the disease at the time, she was often the patients' only caregiver until they eventually died. Ruth came to the aid of Jimmy, a young man dying of AIDS in hospital. She noticed no one would go into the room to bring his medication or food. The moment Ruth entered Jimmy's room and soothed him as he died, her life and that of countless other men would change forever.
    Ruth is additionally recognized for burying more than forty AIDS victims in her family cemetery and helping those struggling to get assistance with housing, medication and to die with dignity and someone to call a friend. A truly remarkable lady who has recently released her memoir, All the Young Men, with her co writer, Kevin Carr O' Leary.
    Let Christy take it subscribers and listeners can get a copy of the excellent all the young men at Bookstation with a 5% discount and free shipping in Ireland by using the code CHRISTYPOD at checkout. Visit https://www.bookstation.ie/product/all-the-young-men-how-one-woman-risked-it-all-to-care-for-the-dying-2/ to purchase a copy.
    If any listeners are affected by this episode of would like more information on HIV and AIDS please contact : HIV Ireland on 01- 8733799 or Email [email protected]
    55 min
  • Episode 38 - Philadelphia
    Derek and Kieran discuss the 1993 groundbreaking Philadelphia. The first Hollywood movie to address the issue of AIDS.
    Attorney Andy Beckett (Tom Hanks) is a young man quickly rising up the ranks at his prestigious law firm. However he is is hiding two very big secrets: He's gay and he has AIDS. When Andy gets fired from his job soon after when a colleague asks why there is a lesion on his forehead, he sues his former employers. He hires attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to represent him. Joe's prejudices against homosexuals begin to fade as he begins to see the bigger picture of discrimination. What ensues is a legal battle that puts the way America treats gay people with AIDS firmly in the spotlight. 
    If any listeners are affected by this episode of would like more information on HIV and AIDS please contact :  HIV Ireland on 01- 8733799 or Email [email protected]
    57 min
  • Episode 37 - Julie Dawn Cole of Willy Wonka

    Let Christy Take It are delighted to get the golden ticket opportunity to talk to the original Veruca Salt actress Julie Dawn Cole. Julie started her career in entertainment as a child. At the age of 12, she was cast in the iconic role of Veruca Salt, a nasty young girl, in the 1971 family classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," starring opposite Gene Wilder, who portrayed Willy Wonka. During the film's debut in London, the young actress famously presented flowers to Princess Margaret. Julie was the only one of the film's child actors to pursue a career into adulthood. After her work in this film, the actress concentrated primarily on television roles. In 1975, she took on a recurring role in British television drama series "Angels," leaving the show the following year and landing a recurring part in the drama serial "Poldark" in 1977. Cole has appeared in numerous guest roles in television series, including the comedy shows "The Many Wives of Patrick" and "Married for Life," and the soap opera "Emmerdale Farm." Julie has made many stage appearances and pursued a career as a psychotherapist.

    38 min
  • Episode 36 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy family film directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after receiving a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, visits Willy Wonka's chocolate factory along with four other children from around the world.
    Charlie Bucket, a poor paperboy, wins a golden ticket after opening a Wonka chocolate bar. He and four other children are among the golden ticket winners who win a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. However, the other four wreak havoc and are eliminated from the factory. Charlie is the only one left, but Wonka angrily informs them that he and his Grandpa Joe stole the fizzy lifting drinks. But Charlie gives Mr. Wonka a gobstopper and manages to win the morality test, where he wins the factory and the chocolate for the whole family.
    Kieran and Derek discuss this classic movie and offer their own opinion or two
    40 min
  • Episode 35 - George Murphy
    Derek and Kieran are joined on today's episode by the brilliant George Murphy.  George is an Irish singer songwriter who hails from Dublin, Ireland. He exploded onto the Irish music scene after his memorable appearances on the Irish television show “You’re a Star”. Just out of secondary school at the age of 17 he very quickly took over the Irish music scene, signing to Sony Ireland for his debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ which went straight to No.1 in the Irish charts. The album eventually went on to gain triple Platinum status. George had made a big impact with insiders on the Irish Music scene, Phil Coulter was quoted as saying that George “Is the most exciting vocal find in Ireland”, The late Ronnie Drew was quoted saying “A voice beyond his years”  This episode is brought to you by https://acen.ie/ for all your branded merchandise needs, they even have the LCTI cup
    47 min
  • Episode 34 - Jackie Bertone
    Kieran and Derek are joined by Jackie Bertone . Jackie is a renowned musician who has worked with bands such as the Beach Boys and The Eagles and too many more to mention. Jackie regaled us with stories of his award winning productions and appearances. Jackie is also a host of the hit radio show Jackie's groove, where he discusses music and life with some of the top names in the music industry. 
    This episode is kindly brought to you by TrueFlow who specialise in gaining maximum output from your energy system with minimal input.  Input in terms or fuel, effort and cost visit https://www.trueflow.ie/
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 33 - Hue and Cry
    Derek and Kieran are joined by brothers Pat and Greg Kane from the wonderful Hue and Cry. They formed Hue and Cry in 1983 and the duo made a huge impact in the late 80’s with the albums ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ and ‘Remote’ as well as massive hit singles such as ‘Labour of Love.’ Albums like ‘Stars Crash Down’ and ‘Jazz Not Jazz’ ensured Hue and Cry’s continued triumph in the 1990’s, whilst the release of the hugely applauded ‘Open Soul’ in 2008 brought them firmly back into the limelight. The release of their seasonal album ‘Xmasday’ (2009) and live album ‘Bitter Suite Again’ (2010), preceded the release of ‘Hot Wire’ (2012) which received rave reviews. To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide.
    Hue And Cry will be live with the Irish songbook on Saturday 20th March via LiveFrom.Events as the pop duo host a special stripped down performance live from their recording studio of classic Irish standards both old and new. Broadcasting from 7pm
    This episode is brought to you by https://www.trueflow.ie/
    59 min
  • Episode 32 - Bobby Figueroa of The Beach Boys
    Kieran and Derek are delighted to talk to the legendary Bobby Figueroa. Bobby's musical days began in Glendora California in the high school band which he chose over a promising baseball career. Bobby got his break with the Beach Boys in 1974, Bobby soon not only played back up but performed on percussion, drums and vocals, and stayed all the way through until 1988. Bobby performed on the Beach Boys “LA Light Album”, Dennis Wilson’s “Bamboo” and “Pacific Ocean Blue” albums. He was live on stage with the Beach Boys for some of their most memorable concerts ever including The fourth of July concerts on the Mall, Live Aid, Farm Aid and many others! 
    Bobby is still playing live and recording with his band California Surf  Incorporated  featuring Legends of surf music have united to offer the most spectacular tribute to the legendary Beach Boys! 
    This episode is brought to you by https://www.trueflow.ie/
    59 min
  • Episode 31 - Peter Hooton of The Farm

    Born and raised in Liverpool, Peter Hooton co-founded, edited and wrote for the legendary Merseyside fanzine, The End which featured football, music and fashion. John Peel listed it as one of his all-time favorite magazines. During the 1980’s Hooton was also the co-founder of Liverpool group The Farm who eventually set up their own independent record label Produce Records and went on to score a string of top 40 hits such as "Groovy Train" and the haunting "All Together Now" from the No 1 album "Spartacus" which was released in 1991. The group still perform live throughout the UK and Ireland.


    Let Christy Take It bring you Peter Hooton.

    Thanks to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft, check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie



    1 hr 5 min

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An Irish podcast based in Dublin, Ireland with an international twist. Kieran, Derek and Mark are passionate pop culture nerds. Join the lads as they discuss and offer their perspective on movies and…

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