This week's episode of Recorded History, is some unholy craic as Ed is joined by Sister Michael herself, the incredible and hilarious Siobhan McSweeney who discusses how and why she got into acting, her genuine love for that iconic character in Derry Girls and the 3 records that have soundtracked her remarkable journey so far.

This episode was recorded live at Electric Picnic and in front of an adoring crowd...and one heckler. Enjoy!

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Next up to share their life and times through their Recorded Hiostory is Irish music legend, Paul Noonan. He tells the story of how Bell X1 rose from the ashes of his first band, the tragedy that struck his life in the year 2000, appearing on David Letterman, offering PJ Harvey a biscuit and eventually how he's turned his musical talent to helping those who need it most. He even spoils us with a bit of singing!

So sit back and enjoy the life and musical musings of the great Paul Noonan.

Paul's records:

1. R.E.M - Green (1988)

2. DJ Shadow - Endtroducing (1996)

3. PJ Harvey - Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea (2000)

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This week we get to hear about the life, times and tunes of the brilliant Michael Fry. His rise to comedy stardom is an incredible story from his Navan schooldays to appearing in Derry Girls, his sharp and surrealist sense of humour has won him fans the world over and he's only getting started. He knows a good album when he hears it too. Enjoy!

Michael's records:

1. La Roux - La Roux (2009)

2. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell (2015)

3. NoSo - Stay Proud Of Me (2022)

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There's no denying that Louis Walsh is an absolute giant of Irish music. From his upbringing in Co. Mayo to creating and managing the biggest pop acts in the world by way of the the showband scene, Eurovision and above all a genuine and encyclopaedic love of music. His success story is remarkeable one and its one he tells brilliantly in this week's episode of Recorded History. Enjoy!

Louis' choices:

Roy Orbison - 'In Dreams'

Willie Nelson - 'Stardust'

Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra - 'Summer Wine'

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In this week's Recorded History, Ed chats with author, journalist and twitter thread legend Séamas O' Reilly @shockproofbeats.

They discuss THAT Mary McAleese tweet that changed his life, his hilarious and heartbreaking book about life in Derry with 9 siblings and an incredible/entertaining Dad after the passing of his mother. Séamas tells some brilliant stories and by way of the 3 albums that mean the most in his life.

Oh and Tommy Bowe makes an accidental and unintentionally hilarious cameo too.

Enjoy!

On this week's episode we delve into the Recorded History of global superstar and all round lovely fella, Hozier who took time out of his remarkably busy schedule to sit down with Ed and discuss the 3 albums that he holds the closest to his heart. He takes us on quite the journey from growing up around his Dad's phenomenal blues collection, to how Take Me To Church changed his life, working with his musical heroes and the rather surprising inspiration behind his new E.P and album.

Needless to say his 3 album picks are exquisite...even if he gets the order wrong...twice! (but he's very very tall so we'll allow it this time) and his reasons behind his choices are as fascinating as the records themselves. So sit back and enjoy an interesting and revealing time with the phenomenally talented and reassuringly sound Hozier.

Hozier's records:

1. Thin Lizzy - 'Live & Dangerous (1978)

2. Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings (1954)

3. Howlin' Wolf - Moanin' In The Moonlight (1959)

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Rummaging through the record crates with Ed this week is one of his pals and colleagues Pamela Joyce. Well known for her quick wit and even faster rap skills on Today FM, Joyce has become a big name in Irish broadcasting.

In this episode she opens up to Ed about online trolls, self-doubt and Britney (b*tch). It's a brilliant chat in which she shares three records that have meant something to her in her lifetime. All firmly from the pop canon of course.

Pamela's records:

1. Blackout - Britney Spears (2007)

2. Loud - Rihanna (2010)

3. Renaissance - Beyonce (2022)

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Our first guest on Recorded History impressed us very much (we're not even sorry). Shania Twain is the best-selling female artist in country music history and one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than a 100 million records. Which made her decision to be our first guest on the podcast even more generous... although our trailer did chart in Ireland so there is that.

Recorded History is as much about the memories and feelings that music inspires as it is about the music itself. Which means we cover Harry Styles, driving in cars and Fisher Price record players.

Shania's Records:

1. Breakfast in America - Supertramp (1979)

2. Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby - Terence Trent D'Arby (1987)

3. Born To Die - Lana Del Ray (2012)

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Get a sneak preview of the brand new show from GoLoud, Recorded History. Launching Sunday 26th March, the series will feature Ed Smith in conversation with homegrown and international musicians, writers, artists and creatives about the three records that have defined their lives.

This isn’t yet another podcast highlighting the coolest, edgiest or most rarefied records people have in their collection – it’s not even just for people “in the know”. This is a podcast for everyone, where we celebrate the personal relationship people have with the music they listen to.