Fiachna is a founding member of legendary Irish band The Hot House Flowers. They have recently released their latest album, Let's do this thing.Fiachna has also re-released his solo album, Bouganvilla. For the past 10 years he has been hosting the RTE radio show, the Late Date.A great supporter of Irish music and new musician, his show is often a launch pad for many new artists.You can find out more about Fiachna on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook______________________________Fiachna's music choiceFoutaines DC - Boys in the better landBill Fay - The healing dayThe Rolling Stones - Give me shelterColm Mac Con Iomaire - The Finnish LineWallis Bird - Salve'Mick Flannery (with SON) - Baby TalkFiachna Ó Braonáin - Bougainvillea __________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Dr Caroline West is a lecturer in sexual studies in Dublin City University.She also teaches Psychology of Marketing at the International School of Business (Dublin)She recently completed her PhD focused on the experiences of women working in the American pornography industry.She is a regular contributor to various media outlets, including TV, Radio and Newspapers, and is a columnist with Evoke MagazineTo find out more about Caroline, go to her Website or Twitter accountSpice Girls - WannabeTaylor Swift - LoverBritney Spears - Gimme MoreKesha - PrayingDestiny's Child - BootyliciousMadonna - Justify my love LL Cool J - Doin it  __________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

David grew up in Dublin, Ireland and has been advocating for mental health awareness for a number of years.His podcast "I sprained my mental health" deals with a number of issues seeing from a personal perspective.He has been doing a lot of charity events for the likes of Aware and other leading organisations that care for people with mental illness.Passionate about football, especially Shelbourne FC, and he became part of the first team coaching staff for a number of years.For more about David check out his Instagram ______________________________________David's music choiceDavid Kitt - Song from Hope St.Ludovico Einaudi - OltremareNick Drake - Cello SongNew Order - Your smiling faceThe Streets - Turn the pageOasis - Live foreverRichard Hawley - Open up your door__________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Charlie Ryder was born and grew up in London.Both his parents came from Ireland and his affinity with the country of his ancestors is very strong.1993 following a demonstration against the British National Party, Charlie was sentenced to 16 months in prison, of which he served 8 for good behaviour.He wrote and performed a one man play based on his prison experience that he has performed in prisons in Ireland and UK as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.He has worked as a social worker and carer and he has written a number of songs, including two that are played in this podcast.You can find out more about Charlie on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website Charlie's Music ChoicesThe Muppet Show - Theme SongEric Idle - Always Look On the Bright Side of LifeGil Scott-Heron - The BottleYoussou N'Dour - 7 Seconds ft. Neneh CherryThe Saw Doctors - Share The DarknessCharlie Ryder - UBUNTUCharlie Ryder - Love & Healing __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Dee Newell grew up in a small village in Co.Galway. Her love for swimming started as young girl where she found solace in the early morning pool training.She joined the army after school and her current rank is Captain.Dee enjoys challenges and after trying anything from weight lifting and body building, she completed Iron Man and triathlon race.Her first love, swimming, is what she has been concentrating on more recently.  She is a long distance swimmer with the Galway Bay, The Irish Sea and The English Channel already under her belt.In February 2020 she'll be part of an Exploration (along with Ger Kennedy, previous guest on the show) to Antartica where they'll be swimming... ice swimming.You can find more about Dee on her website, Instagram or Twitter.________________________________Dee's Music ChoiceFaithless - God is a DJLil Dicky - EarthLuke Kelly - The lifeboat MonaThe Vaccines - WetsuitEnya - Orinoco FlowR.E.M. - NightswimmingDaithi - Mary Keanes introduction__________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Paddy's working life started in radio and broadcasting, but soon he found himself working in the world of wealth management and finance.Changes happen when he discover mindfulness, first as an individual practice and then as a teacher.He now runs regular events, workshops and retreats.He is also the author of "This Works, how to use mindfulness to calm the hell down and just be happy"You can find more about Paddy on his Website Facebook or Instagram_________________________Paddy's music choiceMarc Cohn - Walking in MemphisKygo & Selena Gomez - It Ain't MeLost Frequencies - Are You With MeKygo - Stole The Show feat. Parson JamesNahko and Medicine For The People - Budding TreesMiley Cyrus - The ClimbThe KLF-Justified And Ancient Feat Tammy Wynette __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Ger Kennedy grew up in Dublin, played rugby and competed in triathlons.Following an injury to his knees and hips he was advised to try sea swimming in cold water.What started as a pain relief became a new found love for long distance swimming and ice swimming.Ger will be swimming in Antartica in February 2020 leading a international group of swimmers.He has been nominated as person of the year be World Open Water Swimming AssociationYou can find out more about Ger on his Facebook or Instagram accounts.___________________________Ger's music choicesAC/DC - You shook me all night longIron Maiden - Run for the hillDio - We RockAC/DC - ThunderstruckDeep Purple - Smoke on the waterAC/DC - Long way to the topAccept - Balls to the wall__________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Aidan grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Killarney, Co. Kerry.Kerry's tradition and love for Gaelic Football goes deep into the DNA of its people and playing for your county is the dream of most young men growing up there.Aidan played for Kerry for 14 years, captained the side and won the coveted All Ireland Cup five times. He has been described many times as a "Kerry Legend".Upon retiring in 2017 he went on to participate and win the first Dancing With The Stars aired in Ireland.He had put his knowledge of fitness and his fame to good use, running a fitness website and doing a lot of charity work within and outside his community.You can find out more about Aidan on Twitter, Instagram or on AOM fitness website_____________________________________Aidan's Music ChoiceBruce Springsteen - Born To RunThe Cramberries -  ZombieLana Del Rey - Born to DieAndrea Boccelli - Nessun DormaColdplay - Sky full of starsLyra - FallingSia - Move your body __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones

Claire ventured into the world of freediving just a few years ago.In 2019 she participated in the World Championships, the only Irish person to do so, and set and Irish record.Her quest for a better acknowledgement and support for the sport is only getting started and she has plans for more competitions at international levels in the months to come.Claire also works as a voice coach and has worked as a puppeteer with the famous Lambert family in Ireland.You can find out more about Claire on Instagram or Twitter _______________________Claire Music ChoiceFly On - ColdplayI wish I knew how - Nina SimoneBohemian Rhapsody - QueenJupiter -  Gustav HolstDo they know it's Christmas - Band AidShake it out - Florence and the MachineThe wind that shakes the barley - Dolores Keane______________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones

Rebecca lives in New York five years ago was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.She has been chronicling her battle with the disease on social media and that helped her coping with the it as well as finding new friends and supporters.Rebecca is very positive in her approach to fighting cancer and candid account of her journey is inspiring and hopefully of help to someone out there.She is passionate about music, travel, art, people, life.You can find out more about Rebecca on Instagram ___________________________________Rebecca Music ChoiceKeren Ann - I’m not going anywhereHowe Gelb - Jane by any other nameBuck 65 - Drawing curtainsSpain - Every time I tryPaul Collins - Different kind of girlJohn Grant - GMF-LIVE from BBCBenjamin Booker - Witness_____________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones