Barbershop Banter Podcast

Paul Redmond is a homeopath of almost 40 years practicing in Swords & North County Dublin. People travel from far and wide to get help from Paul.  He has seen a huge increase in demand for alternative medicine in the past 12 months and can only put it down to one thing. A charming & charismatic individual well worth listening to for an alternative slant on the goings on of the past two years. 

Jim retired after 40 years as a photographer, printer and processor of film materials.  In more recent years he was involved in the Broadcast and Film hire business. A keen sound recordist and collector of audio social histories and folklore. He is considered the main contributor for the past 15 years of video and audio material for the Lusk Heritage  Group and has taught film making to various groups along the way. 

Two Birds Coffee is a new Takeaway  Coffee Caravan located at Jcs/ Dunnes Stores Carpark on the Rathbeale Road Swords in North County Dublin. Its operated by its co owners, sisters in law Marian Walsh & Fianna O DonnellIn this short podcast they talk to me about how Covid influenced their decision to go in to business the journey getting there, their grattitude for their customers and the challenges they face to stay in business!

Si Cregan chats to Irish Professional Snooker Player Fergal O Brien.

Si Cregan chats to former professional jockey turned Sports Psychologist Aodhagan Conlon. Aodhagan suffered a horrific fall while a pro jockey which ultimately halted his career and led him on a different path to the world of sports psychology and helping others deal with the ups and downs of a professional career and real life balance.

Si Cregan chats to Richie McNamara proprietar of Richie's Bike Store in Swords Co Dublin. From his apprentice days to being self employed and navigating business through the years and the surprisingly positive impact of the lockdown on his bike business #richiesbikestore

Si Cregan sits down with Bohemians/St Kevins Boys League of Ireland Under 14s manager Karl Lambe who talks about his roots in coaching taking his U 8s team up to under 15s winning 2 All Ireland trophies along the way and receiving the FAI coach of the year award in 2018. Also acquiring his Uefa B licence currently studying for his A licence and his ambition to complete the Pro licence and maybe one day take the hot seat at his beloved Bohenians. Well worth a listen.

Si Cregan chats with CEO of Fortus and ex league of ireland footballer Brian Honan. #fortus

Si Cregan goes solo this week and reflects on his first few weeks at podcasting, his intentions for the future and his thoughts on Viruses Vaccines and Lockdown !!

Si Cregan chats with life long friend and shop client Aaron Dempsey of Crumlin Boxing Club. Aaron talks about his almost 25 year association with boxing and the club from his amateur days to coaching present day including his victorious bout in 1998 with future world champion Paulie Malignaggi. With some great anecdotal stories and nostalgia it's well worth a listen.Link to the fight https://youtu.be/tSNIxcr-WK

Si Cregan kicks off his Podcast with his Mother (Marian)  as his first guest.  Marian talks about going back to college in her 60s and completing her degree in English from Trinity College Dublin. They also reflect on years gone by when Marian dabbled in creative writing and was recruited to write stories for Disney Comics, and the Gay Byrne radio show treasure hunt that led to Gay personally reciting a poem over the airwaves written by Marian herself lamenting her unsuccessful attempts to find the treasure!  All in all an enjoyable listen!

Si Cregan of the Barbershop Banter Podcast & Co Host Aaron Dempsey sit down to chat with former world champion boxer Paulie Malignaggi about his early life in Brooklyn and Sicily, his introduction to boxing at  the great Gleasons Gym in New York, a brief trip to Dublin as an amateur in the 90s and his rise to being a 2 time world champion. Paulie also speaks candidly about his experience with the McGregor camp in the run up to the Mayweather/McGregor bout in 2017 and the controversy surrounding it. All in all a top guy, very articulate and a great listen!