Let Christy Take It

Derek and Kieran put on their Gi and discuss the pop culture phenomenon that is the Karate Kid

The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the Karate Kid franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and William Zabka. The Karate Kid follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), a teenager taught karate by Mr. Miyagi (Morita) to help defend himself and compete in a tournament against his bullies, one of which is the ex-boyfriend of his love interest Ali Mills (Shue)

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Kieran and Derek are joined by Dave Browne from Dublin Band, PictureHouse. Originally signed to London Records in 1994, a rather tumultuous time resulted in the band returning to their native Dublin. They self-financed the release of their debut album "Shine Box". The album produced a number of popular singles such as "Somebody Somewhere", "The World and His Dog" and the smash hit "Heavenly Day". With success in their native Ireland the band toured with fellow Irish band The Saw Doctors on their UK tour in 1996. They later supported Bon Jovi in Dublin in the following year. We also talk of the smash hit Sunburst.

Dave talks to the lads about the origins of the band and the stories behind touring with Meat Loaf and the perils of the recording industry. 

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Who you gonna call....Derek and Kieran Discuss the 1984 classic Ghostbusters. 

After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become "ghostbusters" to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction.

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Derek and Kieran talk to the wonderful Mara Alexandru. Join the lads as they discuss Mara's journey through Hollywood. An epic interview where Mara regaled us with stories of growing up in Tinseltown. Mara recalled her times with a wide cast of the Hollywood A list including Judy Garland, Fred Astaire , Paul Newman. Frank Sinatra, touring with the Beach Boy's and her experiences on the set of the horror classic Salem's Lot. Enjoy and please visit Mara's Blog, Life Love and BS at https://www.lifeloveandbs.com/

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Derek and Kieran delve into the 1994 Quentin  Tarantino classic that has inspired pop culture, movies, soundtracks and countless screenwriters. The lads discuss the key scenes and offer their perspective on this masterpiece. 

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Martin McAloon joins Kieran and Derek to discuss his career with the amazing Prefab Sprout and his new solo project Feliks Culpa which sees Martin highlight his artistic eye, You can visit http://feliksculpa.com/ to see more of his brilliant work. So pull up a chair wet your Appetite and say Goodbye Lucille  because you know when love breaks down life is full of surprises!!

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Kieran and Derek are delighted to talk to musician and actor Robert Arkins. The lads spoke to Robert about his career from a schoolboy musician right through his role as Jimmy Rabbitte in the 1991 film The Commitments, directed by Alan Parker and to Robert's work as a multi instrument player and composer. 

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Derek and Kieran discuss the classic Christmas songs, adding a dash of movies and a sprinkling of their favorites that you may not have heard of! This episode is sponsored by Dubliner Whiskey. You can find them at https://www.dublinerwhiskey.com/ and don't forget to mention us!

Happy Christmas from Kieran, Derek and Mark, See you in 2021 for lots more music, movies and chat.

Derek and Kieran are joined by the brilliant Luka Bloom. We talk about his new album Bittersweet Crimson, touring at 14 with his brother Chisty Moore, Life in America and the story behind his wonderful version of the LL Cool J classic, I need love. Also a mention of O J Simpson ! It is a great episode that is brought to you by Dubliner whiskey.

Derek and Kieran are delighted to be joined by Kevin Doyle to launch his new album,  Too Beautiful Too Young .  Including three live performances from the studio.