Episode 145 Artist Gerard Byrne chats with Fender Jackson. Some great ghost stories in this episode!

Conversation includes: introductions; early life; education; becoming an electrician; being part of a ghost story off the coast of Kerry during a storm; life after death and spirits; being part of a ghost story on Rathlin Island; being part of a James Bond story in Burma in the 1980’s; Argo film; living as an artist in the Liberties, Dublin as well as other topics.

Relevant Links

https://gerardbyrneartist.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gerard_byrne_artist/

Additional Links

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/89db230a/146-gerard-byrne-artist-part-two

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/be7f6790/147-gerard-byrne-artist-part-three

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VwrZL8Iohhq5MOVIrpt2Z?si=8577af745cb74a8d

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Episode144. Singer, songwriter and musician Shobsy chats with Fender Jackson.

Conversation includes: introductions; mononyms; influences; Riverdance; U2 and The Edge; State Lights; Bono; the three voices (falsetto, middle and speaking voices); studying songwriting in BIMM; Alan Cullivan; learning classical guitar; piano; songwriting tips; ‘Entertainment’; Andy Warhol; Paul Muldoon, the troubadour and makar; ‘Champagne’; Splice; Sabrina Carpenter ‘Espresso’; Prince at the Purple Rain premiere in 1984; Dublin vs. London; Batman; Bowie Alumni & RTÉ Concert Orchestra performance as part of the Dublin Bowie Festival; Gerry Leonard; Duke Special; rehearsals; ‘Bewlay Brothers’; ‘Fame’; John Lennon; Soda Blonde; Dana Masters; Gail Ann Dorsey; ‘Loving The Alien’; Sat Bisla and Muse Expo; SXSW; News Expo; Whelans; music business insights; ‘Smalltown Boy’ on The Late, Late Show; Jimmy Somerville; Joe Regan; Donagh Seaver O’Leary; Rob Kennedy and other topics. The show finishes with Shobsy singing his song 'Animated' whilst playing piano.

You can catch Shobsy in Whelans, 25 Wexford St, Portobello, Dublin 2 on 22nd March 2025.

Special thanks to all at O'Regan's, 26-27 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2 where this episode was recorded.

Relevant Links

https://linktr.ee/shobsymusic

https://www.instagram.com/shobsymusic/

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Spotify Playlist for Ep. 144

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Episode 143 features singer and philanthropist Daniel O'Donnell in conversation with Fender Jackson.

Conversation includes: introductions; early years; Margo; the big break; Mick Clerkin and Ritz Records; Sean Reilly; Pirate Radio; advice to other singers; having your heart in what you do; Big Tom; Philomena Begley; Larry Cunningham; Brian Coll; Gene Stuart; Susan McCann; Michael English; Jimmy Buckley; Nathan Carter; Derek Ryan; Claudia Buckley; Cliona Hagan; Olivia Douglas; Prince; dealing with emotions whilst singing; Christmas Day 1915; ballads; his MBE; Daniel’s mother; Derek Hill the painter; the Queen Mother; Strictly Come Dancing; The Grand Ole Opry; Daniel’s love of the Gaelic language; Mrs. Logue; Daniel’s sister Kathleen and her husband John Doogan; Sharon Shannon; Daniel’s choice of five guests to a mystery meal; how Daniel chooses which songs to record; themed albums; Daniel’s favourite three movies; Daniel’s advice to songwriters; Ciaran Mitchel; David Arkins; Daniel in the studio; Daniel’s discography; Daniel’s charity work; Romanian Challenge Appeal; Chat GPT; Taylor Swift; Fr. Ted; Daniel’s musical tastes; Hugo Duncan; Daniel’s love of meeting people; grief and other topics.

This episode is dedicated to Frankie Bosco O’Donnell. May he RIP.

The Viennese Waltz: Produced, arranged and composed by Fender Jackson.

Vocals, Piano, Double Bass, Guitar, Shaker, Toy Glockenspiel (computer), Tuba (computer), Strings (computer): Fender Jackson

Trumpet 1: Michael Dooley

Trumpet 2: Michael Dooley

Trombone: Tom Welsh

Relevant Links

https://danielodonnell.org/

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Episode 143. Photographer Peter Rowen sits with Fender Jackson. (Peter also happens to be the boy model from the U2 artwork).

Conversation includes: introductions; getting into photographer; Peter’s brother Johnny Rowen; nephew Moses Rowen (Ep. 132/133); Eugene Langan and Arnold Bell; setting up own his own in 1995; Kevin Kelly; Irish Times; moving into wedding photography; the honour of working on a wedding; the advantages of hiring a professional wedding photographer; Dublin Airport Authority; Design and Crafts Council Of Ireland; shooting for films; mirrorless cameras; self-promotion; wealth; David McSavage; Peter McGough and David McDermott; Gavin Friday; Peter’s brother Guggi; Cedarwood Road; shooting U2 in Slane Castle; being the model for U2’s artwork; soup; Bono nearly crashing the car; Daniel Johnston; awards; Graphis Photography Annual; Irish Professional Photographers & Videographers Association (IPPVA); Wedding Photojournalist Association; what makes a good photo; Robert F. Sargent, photographer of the Normandy landings; taking vs. receiving a photograph; Christopher Walken; Annie Leibovitz; AlPacino and Christopher Nolan; Anton Corbijn; Richard Avedon; John O’Donnell; Trinity Access; Peter’s plans for the future and other topics.

Special thanks to Wau Fusion, Ratoath, Co. Meath for laying on a room for us!

Relevant Links

https://www.peterrowen.com/

https://www.peterrowenweddings.com/

Additional Links

https://www.instagram.com/peterrowenphotographer/

https://www.instagram.com/peter.rowen.weddings/

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Ep. 141 Fender Jackson continues to find out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

Conversation includes: being seen as an extravagance in South Africa; creating one’s own reality; establishing price points; establishing himself as an artist; Chris de Burgh and Iggy Pop; relocating back to Ireland; qualifying for a pension in Ireland; emigrating to Ireland; Instagram; John’s style of work; being true to the art; Gavin Friday; Dorchadas; Angeline Ball; Liam Ó Maonlaí; Caroline Corr; Andrea Corr; Glen Hansard; Mary Coughlan; Guggi; Imelda May; ‘A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon Gormley’s Gallery, Dublin’; Gilbert O’Sullivan; Tommy Tiernan; Paul Brady; Hothouse Flowers; an upcoming exhibition for Reds Gallery, Dawson St; Sandyford 'Sentinel' building; the Christmas Eve Busk; Hozier; Dublin Simon Community; Peter Rowen; Adams Auctioneers; Self Aid; Cathy Belton; Amy De Bhrún; art as a vocation; four of John’s chosen pieces; “Butterfly” Oil on board 12 x 16 Santuary Exhibition. New York 1999; “Steps” Oil on board 2000, Sanctuary Exhibition New York; ’Olympia Theatre’ Dublin 1991; “Time Square “ Oil on canvas, New York 1999/2000; Bowie sacking Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars; Olympia Theatre, Dublin and other topics.

Relevant Links

https://www.johnodonnellartist.com/

https://www.instagram.com/johnodonnell_artist/

Additional Links

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74TTW7d5J9yALvNA1ewMWK?si=6de8d9bd0d264fe2

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/94cb9d48/139-john-odonnell-artist-part-1

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Episode 140 brings Fender Jackson face to face with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Bertie was one of the key people who helped bring about the Good Friday Agreement and therefore ending the 30 year conflict known as The Troubles. Bertie gives his overview of his involvement as well as his assessment of where things are at currently in the North and beyond.

Conversation includes: introductions; an overview of the North of Ireland from the 1950s; the Civil Rights movement; Charlie Haughey and Albert Reynolds; John Major; the 1993 Downing Street Declaration; the 1994 ceasefire; 1995 talks; 1996 ceasefire ending; Tony Blair and Bertie being elected in 1997; September 1997 ceasefire; 1998 Good Friday Agreement; the priority of the GFA being to end the mayhem; Omagh; the satisfaction vs. the disappointment of the process; how Bertie got into the world of politics; being on the debating committee at school on October 5th 1968; the Civil Rights movements in USA, France and Prague; being in a house full of politics and sport; maintaining an interest in the politics of the North; Sunningdale Agreement of 1974; Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985; Brookes/Mayhew Talks; the Three Strands being the internal situation of Northern Ireland, the North/South Ministerial Council and the Irish/British relationship; Brexit; Hilary Benn; negotiating with Tony Blair before either got in power; Bertie’s assessment of the current standing of the 3 Strands; Kenneth Clarke; the Tory Party not really getting the situation of the North; political inertia; reaching out to the Unionist Parties; Conway Mills and Glengall St; Ken Maginnis; Reg Empey; John Taylor; David Trimble; David Irvine; Gary McMichael; Martin McGuinness; Gerry Adams; Blair’s childhood trips to Donegal; trips to Downing St and Chequers; Bertie’s parents; the Shannon Free Zone; George Mitchell; Bertie’s very personal grief in the most critical week; Griffith Avenue; the celebrations on Good Friday; whether or not there could be a return to violence; Shared Island Initiative; his assessment of the current situation in the north; advice to people with troubled relationships; Gaza; Sudan and other topics.

Relevant Links

https://www.bertieahernoffice.com

https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/as-i-remember-it-bertie-ahern-the-good-friday-agreement

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Ep. 139 Fender Jackson finds out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

Conversation includes: introductions; education including Visual Communications; opening his first gallery in the Swan Centre in Rathmines; opening a second one in Ranelagh; John’s brother; moving to S.Africa in the late 1980s; selling art at the beginning; opening a gallery in S.Africa; reflecting the Rainbow Nation in his art; sell art to help fund disadvantaged people through college; how John sold work around the world; Art Expo; The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center; painting to suit the luggage allowance; dealing in honesty; overcoming raw-ness; getting the sale; Palm Springs; not framing; the hammer story; ‘Brazil’ by Terry Gilliam starring Robert De Niro; the work required to raise a certain money in a weaker economy; Bongi Dube; receiving a call from Anant Singh the producer of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ as a result of Oisin Gallery; remembering Dublin city in The Rare Auld Times; Guggi; Eamon Coleman; the 30th anniversary of the Trinity Access Program; Peter Rowen; Salvatore of Lucan; Frances Leogue; Jordan Cassidy and other topics. Oh! And Fender singing ‘The Rare Auld Times’ by Pete St. John. Please forgive the sloppy tempo change.

Relevant Links

https://www.johnodonnellartist.com/

https://www.instagram.com/johnodonnell_artist/

Additional Links

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74TTW7d5J9yALvNA1ewMWK?si=6de8d9bd0d264fe2

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/8b7d7ecd/141-john-odonnell-art-part-2

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Ep. 138 has Fender walking Gerry McAvoy track by track through 'Calling Card', the sixth studio album and eighth album overall by Irish singer and guitarist Rory Gallagher.

Conversation includes: (re)introductions; Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival; one of Fender’s favourite musical experiences of 2024 - and that includes seeing The World of Hans Zimmer; D minor being the saddest of all keys; the auction of Rory Gallagher’s guitar; Music promoter Denis Desmond; Joe Bonamassa; Brendan O’Neill; Davy Knowles from Chicago and Isle of Man; David Cowan from Scotland; Calling Card; touring with Deep Purple and Fleetwood Mac; Producer Roger Glover (the bassist for Deep Purple and Rainbow); Gerry walking us through Calling Card track by track; Stevie Wonder; Do you Read Me; Country Mile; Moonchild; Calling Card; I’ll Admit You’re Gone; performing with De Dannan at Rockpalast; Secret Agent; Jack-Knife Beat; Edged In Blue; Rory the pop song writer; the top of the mountain; Where Was I Going To?; de’Ath’s unusual, ambidextrous drumming style; Keith Moon; Lou Martin; that lost album; Elliot Mazer and His Master's Wheels Studio; the Sex Pistols’ last gig in San Francisco; sacking the band; the mad telepathy between Gerry and Rory; Fender’s new Fender as well as other topics.

Relevant Links

http://www.bandoffriends.eu/

https://songwhip.com/bandoffriends

https://www.rorygallagher.com/

Other Links

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39i64MQ2bNPoPTHDTOIBoM?si=2f20d917dceb4bcd

https://www.rorygallagherfestival.com/

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/3febca36/65-gerry-mcavoy-rory-gallaghers-bassist-part-2

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/4d574220/62-gerry-mcavoy-rory-gallaghers-bassist-part-1

https://youtu.be/x_EiMP6N7oA?t=719

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Ep. 137 is the second half of Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the ‘Neuroplasticity Research Group’ in Atlantic Technological University. A stroke rehabilitation expert, he has worked at every level of healthcare as an academic, researcher, chartered physiotherapist, and innovator.

Conversation includes: advice to people returning to an empty home; Early Supported Discharge; physical and cognitive issues; acting oneself in one’s own home; caregivers preparing stroke survivors and survivorship bias; choosing one’s own therapy; the importance of flexible therapy; the importance of positive confirmation bias; keeping the motivation of keeping a record of progress; Dan Ariely’s experiment ‘Man's search for meaning: The case of Legos’; the importance of the belief system of neuroplasticity; how one can still improve beyond 12 months after suffering a stroke; there’s no golden ticket therapy; the importance of moving one’s body even if it is from outside help in order to keep tissues viable; yoga; that third; secondary strokes; benefits vs. risks of too much exercise; time is brain; BEFAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time); Dr. Frank McCurtin; Liz Levey artist; the link of famous movie’s with ‘Lights, Mirrors, Action’; ‘The Wizard of Oz’; how to buy the book; Dr. Kenneth’s LinkedIn Newsletter, as well as other topics.

Glinda the Good Witch, The Wizard of Oz. (1939)

Relevant Links

https://www.lightsmirrorsaction.com/

Buy the book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lights-Mirrors-Action-Transforming-Caregivers/dp/1738553604

Additional Links

Dr. Kenneth Monaghan's Linkedin Newsletter:

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7111132149038112768/

Mirror Therapy Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ-pz0k2gS0

136. Dr. Kenneth Monaghan: Stroke Rehabilitation Expert - Pt. 1

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/f1d50177/136-dr-kenneth-monaghan-stroke-rehabilitation-expert-pt-1

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Ep. 136 has Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the ‘Neuroplasticity Research Group’ in Atlantic Technological University. A stroke rehabilitation expert, he has worked at every level of healthcare as an academic, researcher, chartered physiotherapist, and innovator.

Conversation includes: introductions; Dr. Kenneth’s background; Neuroplasticity Research Group; Western vs Eastern medicine; the psychology of recovery; the placebo effect; ‘The Expectation Effect’ by David Robson; the “nocebo” effect; the cure - an Irish folk medicine; ‘Mind Over Milkshakes’; Alia J. Crum; what is a stroke; ischemic vs. hemorrhagic strokes; the annual numbers of strokes in Ireland (10,000), USA (1 million) and UK (100,000); the rule of thirds - one third will get a complete recovery, one third will die and one third will have disabilities of some sort; the importance of motivation and determination; Malcolm Gladwell's ‘Outliers’; 10,000 hours; preventing a stroke; the importance of walking; 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity walking; checking your blood pressure; ‘white coat syndrome’; Fender’s big reveal; neuroplasticity; the importance of highlighting progress; the power of a video diary; ‘The Brain That Changes Itself’ by Norman Doidge; Mirror Therapy and the cross information of strengthening; women who had lost their balance control as well as other topics.

Relevant Links

https://www.lightsmirrorsaction.com/

Buy the book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lights-Mirrors-Action-Transforming-Caregivers/dp/1738553604

Additional Links

Dr. Kenneth Monaghan's Linkedin Newsletter:

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7111132149038112768/

Mirror Therapy Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ-pz0k2gS0

137. Dr. Kenneth Monaghan: Stroke Rehabilitation Expert - Pt. 2

https://www.theirelandpodcast.com/latest-podcast/episode/a6c7141e/137-dr-kenneth-monaghan-stroke-rehabilitation-expert-pt-2

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