The Pear Pod

Ciaran O'Connor is a 23 year old Irish entrepreneur. We discuss his rise through the food industry in Ireland as a chef, starting his first company 'Soul Food' and how he navigates life as a young entrepreneur with more employees every year. One of my favourite and most impactful episodes we've done so far. I hope you enjoy!

A couple of weeks back I saw a TikTok of this Irish rapper freestyling and decided I had to get him on the podcast. Fast forward two weeks and here we are. Graham was also decent enough to drop a freestyle for us at the end of the episode. Don't Miss It.

Delighted to welcome on the UHUO lads to discuss all things comedy. We're thinking of making this a series called "Protect Our Pears" so let us know if you enjoy this little threesome. x

Only right that the last episode recorded in 2024 was with Jay. My first guest in Ireland and honestly the first episode where I felt things starting to click for the show. Loads of episodes upcoming in January :)

It's a special one today folks. My dad joins me on the podcast to discuss his illustrious career as an entrepeneur comprising of 25 different businesses.On a serious note, my Dad is a huge inspiration for me and this was a pleasure to record. Love you dad.

Thomas Arnold is someone who's content I have been watching for years. Back when he was making vlogs in UCD, I remember thinking how cool those vlogs were. Fast forward a few years, and I was actually brought in to shoot some behind the scenes of a podcast Thomas co-hosted. It was here that the inspiration for the pear pod was born. Fast forward a little further and here we are. Thomas Arnold x The Pear Pod Follow Thomas - http://www.youtube.com/@UCbTne30haUJfKoABQeOnbrw

We are back for season six of the pod and this week we welcome sean and manny, founders of the filmbytwo studio. Known these lads a long time and they talk about how they manage being best friends as well as co-workers. Manny also speaks on the ongoing issues in Venezuela and why he needed to move to Dublin. Really tried to step up the production in this episode, hope you enjoy. Subscribe plz.

This week I am delighted to be joined by Mark Donnelly. Mark founded a mental health clothing brand HUH Clothing and is using clothing as a way to get more people talking about their mental health.Enjoy. X

Delighted to welcome Irish producer Camrin Watsin onto the pod this week. Cam's music has exploded this year after having huge success with tracks like Blue Lights and Kisses. Cam has an amazing story, after being inspired by his father who also produced music, he decided to leave his apprenticeship to pursue his dream, which cumulated in his performance at longitude this year. Like and Subscribe beautiful people. Pear

This week I am delighted to be joined by Luke McHugh, owner of New Rhythm Yoga. Luke told me nothing was off the table and we have a great conversation about how he battled his mental demons, why he started fighting, his ayahuasca experience and running 100km for charity

Fresh off the plane from Australia, Monksy from the S&M show joins us to discuss life in Australia, the real reason he came home and how he found himself in debt. Hope you all enjoy x and subscribe ffs

This week we are delighted to welcome 8-0 pro-boxer, Thomas Carty.

We did it folks. This week I am delighted to welcome the host of @trainrecovereat Aaron Whelan / Whelo Whelo and I first met when he hired me to shoot the pilot episode of TRE. Since then I have been dying to get him on the podcast. We discuss that appearance on first dates, life growing up, being misunderstood as well as his cancelled MTV show and how he is going to climb mount everest. If you enjoy, please subscribe!

This week I am delighted to be joined by Conor Ryan. Conor is a content creator and entrepreneur from Dublin who rocketed to fame with his food reviews. We hear about his upbringing and what toll social fame has taken on him mentally.

This week I am delighted to be welcomed by Luke Joyce. Luke is an entrepreneur who is currently building an empire with The Cleaning Company and he tells us the whole story. Luke's humility makes him an amazing story teller, no frills, no sugar coating. Enjoy.

This week I am delighted to be joined by OG creator Glen Gillen. Glen is a staple of the Irish fitness scene and reveals all the BTS stories that we haven't heard before.Enjoy folks. Rate 5 stars please!

Today I sit down with Chris Connelly whose videos about sobriety and fitness have become hugely popular online. This is by far one of the most honest and real conversations I have had so far. I hope you enjoy.

We are back for Season Five of The Pear Pod. Today we are joined by fitness content creator Sean Cullen. Sean famously left YouTube five years ago to pursue a career in the corporate world, but has made the decision to leave that promising career to go all in on YouTube.Very interesting conversation!

Our final episode of this season features a pioneer of the Irish videography scene, Ben Kealy.Thank you all for the support this year and I'll see you in Season 5!

So chuffed to have DJ Ev Wilde on the podcast this week. This guy has been grinding the Irish EDM scene for over a decade and just had the most successful year of his career after risking it all.

Delighted to say that today I am joined by Ireland's No. 1 Female Sports Journalist Lydia Des Dolles. She shares her journey through the music industry and how one jiu jitsu class became the rest of her life.

Aaron Rowe joins us this week for a musical episode discussing the song writing process, struggling in school and performs for us live!

Delighted to welcome the Adam and Lee Molloy onto the podcast this week. Amazing conversation full of value and heart warming moments

Chaotic episode this week with the Celtic Tiger himself Marcus Sweeney. We discuss his feud with Nicola Tallant and Crime World, his life during the Celtic Tiger and Ryan Tubridy being fired from RTE. Hope you all enjoy and I'll see you next week.

Delighted to welcome Sean Bryan, owner of Cut + Sew barbers in Dublin onto the pod. Sean has become a staple of the barber scene in Dublin and has endless learnings and stories from his 15 plus years in the industry. You'll enjoy this one!

Delighted to welcome one half of the Hard Chats in Hard Hats podcast, Simo. Really great chat where we discuss the origin of HCHH, boxing King Gaffo and Talkin Bollix comparisons.

Delighted to be joined by Outcast Matt this week to discuss his journey to becoming one of the biggest Irish Creators on TikTok. Was battling the sun a little bit so apologies for the lighting. If you enjoy, give the video a like you beautiful soul.

We have returned to Dublin, and that means the guests are going to be coming in hot. This episode is a very enjoyable listen as Jay is right on the cusp of exploding on social media in Ireland and has a truly unique perspective on life as a creator. Give the video a thumbs up if you can plz! See you again soon.

Howdy folks, Back with another episode of The Pear Pod and this week we are hitting the greens with Dan Hartley. Dan tells us about life as a golf pro, a tragic fire and reacts to the LIV vs. PGA rivalry. If you enjoy even one. morsel of this podcast, you're obligated to like and subscribe. Legally. Love you all.

We're back with a new episode and today we are joined by Sarah Catterson. We discuss ghosts, aliens and everything in between in this packed episode.Enjoy.

The camera for my shot died so you guys get more Jonathan.You're all welcome. Season 4 Baby! Show the love please.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro0:25 Christmas in Ireland02:30 Why Marbella?07:19 Bodybuilding and Injuries10:50 Dream Job When You Were Younger12:50 Creators Who Inspired You 16:25 Discipline, discipline, discipline19:45 Powerlifting and Bodybuilding25:00 Steroids Are Becoming Normalised28:30 What's John's Vice?31:50 Why YouTube?40:00 Doing Anything For Views43:30 The Importance of Sleep49:00 Tracking Macros

Delighted to come to you from Villa Lipsett today as I chat to Rob about purchasing his first home. We discuss the process from start to finish and all the learnings he has made along the way.You'll enjoy this one.Like and Share plz folks.

Delighted to welcome David from the ‘HowToBeast' YouTube channel onto the podcast today. David just recently moved from Texas to Marbella so we discuss the reasons for the move as well as getting married, business struggles and of course, Kanye West.Please, please subscribe to the channel, lots of big interviews on the way.

I had the opportunity to document the full MMA experience from the weight cut to the walkouts, this is the story. A three piece docu-series titled, A Fighters Journey will be coming soon. Like and Subscribe folks! x

Joe Sherriff may have one of the most intense and motivating stories I've heard. From surviving a knife attack to fighting on an Eddie Hearn card, Joe is the definition of a fighter. Please show some support on this one and let me know what you think in the comments. I'm coming for those Irish Podcast awards next year. Love Pear.

Hello folks, delighted this week to welcome Ted Helgusson onto the podcast. In this episode Ted takes us through his life growing up in Sweden, his lowest point in life, fighting in Thailand and of course, how smoking weed has changed his life. Enjoy my seedlings. P x

Hello my children. I hope I find you all well. I am delighted this week, to welcome Joss Mooney onto The Pear Pod. We discuss his life growing up on a farm, his life in Marbella and the importance of doing what you love. As well as a ton of top notch, mildly amusing banter. When you watch the whole episode and say "jeez this guy Sam has got something with this podcast." At that point. You should like and subscribe. Kisses and Hugs x

We've had some very handsome guests on this podcast but things have gone to a different level today. Haha that's weird to type. Anyway. Today we welcome online coach and content creator Ollie Rhoda. We discuss growing up, importance of good friends and interviewing for Love Island. Tried to switch up the question style for this pod so let me know what you think.

After being a fan of The Ultimate Fighter for years, I am over the moon to say that this week I am joined by Ultimate Fighter Season 27 Finalist, Jay 'the mellow fellow' Cucciniello. Like & Subscribe x

Delighted this week to welcome @Max Brown to the Pear Pod. Really motivated and driven guy who has figured out that if you're doing what you love everyday, you really aren't ever truly working. Max thank you for your time, would love to have you back! my bad for the fuck up with my camera but better my cam then his.

Love Island is back and it's getting worse/ better depending who you ask. I love it.

It's a big week. Sam's working in nightclubs, Jack Sparrow wins his trial and Maxx Chewning is now challenging us for the no.1 podcast spot. Like and subscribe my children. xx

Mr. International is back after 24 hours in Dublin over the weekend. I recap that trip as well as give a detailed breakdown of my MMA GOAT and why. Let me know yours down below. Politely press against the like and subscribe buttons too.

Trying to keep the momentum of last week going. This week I discuss Jack Harlow's new album, the Wayne Rooney doc and my big upcoming weekend.

Don't get me wrong, I like Brendan Scahub. But the guy is on a bad little run lately. We recap his tough week as well as all the drama from last weeks UFC event. Leave a comment or I'm going to keep bitching about it. Hugs and Kisses.

to say we're back with a bang would be an understatement. I've somehow convinced a genuine UFC prospect that he should come on my show. Huge thank you to Ian for being our first guest of the season. So no one embarrass me and we may get more guests! Pear Pod is back every Sunday

Well folks, with some travel plans next week and moving house the week after, this will be the finale of SEASON 2. Thank you all so much for your support and I'll be back in 2 weeks. Touch that like button inappropriately. Pear x

Logan Paul says he wants to be the biggest entertainer in the world. Not a bad effort you have to say.

Like I really need to explain what this podcast is all about.Chris has a chin.

This week we dive deeper into my dramatic history. I speak on how school politics cheated me out of a deserving lead role in Wesley's production of Hairspray. As you can tell, I'm now over it. Like this video. That's all I ask. Pear

Hello children, Welcome back to therapy. We have some news stories to cover this week as well as a spotlight look at Paddy Pimblett who fights this weekend at UFC London. I also tease a new series.. Confessions Of A Theatre Kid Subscribe you filthy animals.