The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Cher about Chers Creative Cabin, mindfulness in crafts, upcycling, creative photography, empowerment in Cosplay, her tattoos and the beauty in black and white films!

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Derek talks to Alexander about his speculative fiction, avatars, climate change anxiety, his approach when writing short fiction v novels, 'After Yang', Colin Farrell, his next project and putting elements of himself in his own work!

Derek also gives a brief review of 'The Banshees Of Inisherin'. 

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Derek talks about his experiences on first dates, the grim realities of swiping left and right, the 12-week nutrition plan he is partaking in, eating more to feel better, the scientific reasons he binges on sweets, falling asleep during hypnotherapy and setting up a Patreon for the podcast!

Derek talks to Lisa about Halloween, the history of seances, horror films, 'ghost hunters', our Ouija board experiences, haunted tours and the changing attitudes towards witches over the centuries!

Derek talks to Fiona about freedom when we were young, the initial idea for 'Boys Don't Cry', connecting two separate stories into one, making people cry, accepting acclaim, revisiting works of art that devastated you the first time around and her favourite books!

Derek talks to John about growing up in lighthouses, mental health support for students in UCD, neuroscience, pharmacology, researching degenerative illnesses, synaptic physiology, the effects of medication on serotonin and tennis!

Derek talks to John about his early interest in history, teaching in Illinois, writing about The Beatles, his book 'Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s', radio censorship, Lennon's "Bigger than Jesus" comments, the notorious Mayor Richard J. Daley, the end of The Beatles and our favourite Beatle!

Derek talks to Conor about spirituality, why the Irish language is so important to him, finding the joy in life when you are struggling, combining Irish & spirituality, meditation with movement, relaxation through hypnotherapy and being in the moment!

Derek talks to Shane about why he wanted to become a life coach, neuroscience, helping others, the 'Change Is Key' podcast, awkward interviews, why we support football teams and Cormac McCarthy!

Derek talks to Paul about his introduction to botany, his studies of flora in Ireland & England, the huge array of different flora in Irish counties, wildlife tours abroad, curious finds, rewilding and falling asleep to video games!