The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Aidan about studying linguistics, the morphology of the Irish language, why people don't take on learning a new language, the history of the Irish language, rap group Kneecap, his identity and the Irish language, and the decline of singing solo in pubs!

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Derek talks about famous artistic achievements, songwriting, the road to writing his first album, his fear of new technology, the insecurities in his voice, writing personal lyrics, and how his driving lessons are going!

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Derek talks to Audrey about sociology, emotions as an element of teaching, the sociology of children, social media, climate change, switching between research topics, and Schitt's Creek!

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Derek talks to Briana about her multicultural background, working as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, changing the education system around diversity, critical thinking, the stupidity of banning books, telling our stories, and reading 'Jurassic Park' as an 11 year old!

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Derek talks to Niamh about moving to Dublin, Ultra running in the mountains, mental strength, Brazilian jiu jitsu, HYROX training, hot yoga, daily sea dips and if she ever sits down?!

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Derek talks to Niamh about the aura around poetry, her first novel, if awards matter, historical fiction, researching for her second novel 'Her Kind', absolving so called witches and supporting fellow artists!

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Derek talks to Aileen about her rural upbringing, being drawn to creativity, her training to become a makeup artist, working with brides to be, her nerves on their big day, makeup trends, and mindfulness in dressmaking!

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Derek talks to Calvin about the buzz of creating, allowing for both good + bad, his short films, how music can make a movie, writing his first feature film, where he wants to shoot his film, balancing creativity + family, and Wong Kar-wai!

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Derek talks about grumpiness, reasons why he may be grumpy, if it is just OCD, societal norms, a worst of list, bad lyrics, and crap films!

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Derek talks about his current mood, dealing with dizzy spells, his songwriting process, discovering his older short stories, upcoming driving lessons, and reading books about terrorists in restaurants!

As a bonus he reads his new short story 'Facing The Wall'.