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Plus ex-BBC NI stalwart set for Kilimanjaro climb 7 years after devastating diagnosis.

Today Elaine chats to comedian, writer and actor Elaine Malcolmson about her new show Joik. We chat the inspiration for the show, how you can find yourself lost after something huge happens in your life and you are dealing with grief, we take the fringe experience and much more, Joik- Gilded Balloon, Patter House - The Penny Dates: 31st July- 24th August @ 7.40 pm Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elaine-malcolmson-joik Joik Elaine Malcolmson returns to the Fringe with a comic journey from lost to found in the company of a reindeer. A gentle show that aims to bring hope and solace to all, Joik explores human emotion, memory and connection with the help of a hardy Arctic mammal. Feeling lost and misunderstood in the wake of a bereavement, Elaine is gifted a reindeer with unexpected consequences. Follow her unlikely path from grief to comfort in what is probably the second-best show about a reindeer you'll see this year. Finding somewhere beautiful to put the things we never asked for in the first place, Joik makes its way to a resolution of unapologetic optimism, celebrating the small moments of understanding that remind us we're alive. You will also learn a fair bit about antlers. These fragile subjects are in safe hands as Elaine is an award winning comedian, writer and actor whose previous shows have examined loneliness using Disney princesses and looked at the hopelessness of capitalism using salad spinners. Elaine Malcolmson Born and raised in Northern Ireland, and now living in Glasgow via a stint in Wales, Elaine is known for her deliciously dry humour and original take on everything from current affairs to colouring in. A Scottish Variety Award nominee and Scottish Comedy Award winner, Elaine's TV and radio work includes BBC Scotland's Breaking the News and whatever combination of these you think is most impressive: Good Morning Scotland, A Funny Kind of Life and Death (they're both BBC Radio Scotland) Radio 4 Extra Stands Up, BBC 2's What Women Want, BBC NI's The Blame Game. She has gigged across the UK, performing at the Big Tickle Comedy Festival in Derry, Merchant City Festival in Glasgow, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Glasgow International Comedy Festival; she made her international comedy debut at New York Comedy Festival in 2012. Elaine has written for and performed in various sketch groups including the Stockholm Syndrome and Alchemy. She has also been known to act and recently stared as Penny in BBC One Northern Ireland's, RTS award winning, Soft Border Patrol. Elaine is currently writing, among other things, a new solo show and another short play. Watch this space. HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

It's March and the hosts are ready to learn about an Irish guy named Patrick…but not the one you're thinking of!After just 5 years in comedy, comedian Paddy Raff has a record-breaking 6 solo sell-out nights at Belfast's SSE Arena under his belt, amassed millions of likes and views on his social media sketches, provided tour support for comedy legend Micky Flanagan in the UK & Ireland and also written and created 2 award-winning seasons of BBC NI's comedy sketch series 'The Paddy Raff Show' - making him one of Northern Ireland's fastest rising comedians. Listen in as Paddy and Anne talk Catholic grandmothers, sending your kids to Catholic school as a lapsed Catholic, and how St. Patrick's day is celebrated in Ireland vs. the US.  Check Paddy out at https://www.paddyraffcomedy.com/. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to https://www.cedar-foundation.org/.Links:Sweet Heart of Jesus VideoCONNECT:WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at lapsedpodcast@gmail.com or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.Follow us on Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and Facebook.Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!

We talk to BBC NI's Jennifer O'Leary about tonight's Spotlight programme 'The Spy Who Got Away With Murder' which will be broadcast on BBCONE at 22.40.

After looking at the challenges facing both nationalism and unionism in the run up to the local council election, Mark is joined by David McCann, Deputy Editor of Slugger O'Toole, Suzanne Breen, the Belfast Telegraph's Political Editor and BBC NI's Political Editor, Enda McClafferty to discuss the issues confronting the 'other' parties as they prepare to contest 462 seats across 11 council areas.

He asks about his future plans & some of the controversial decisions he's already taken

There was a lot of heavy-lifting done by a lot of people to make the Good Friday Agreement happen, but some key individuals shouldered more of the burden than others. Mark Carruthers is joined by David Kerr, the former Director of Communications with the UUP, his opposite number in the SDLP, Conall McDevitt, Kate Fearon who was the Women's Coalitions's Chief of Staff and Mark Simpson, who covered the negotiations for BBC NI .

Recorded in front of a live audience as guests of the Imagine! Belfast Festival, Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph, Mark Devenport, former Political Editor of BBC NI and Gareth Gordon, Political Correspondent with BBC NI, to discuss the challenges of political journalism over the last 25 years.

Mark Carruthers is joined by the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent, Marianna Spring, BBC NI's Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly and Professor Deirdre Heenan to talk about their experiences dealing with online abuse and discuss what more platforms can do to try and stop it.

El 14 de noviemrbe de 1922, se realizó la primera emisión de radio de la BBC.Ya puedes escuchar Polvo eres, exclusivo en Podimo: https://go.podimo.com/es/polvoeres

El 14 de noviemrbe de 1922, se realizó la primera emisión de radio de la BBC.Ya puedes escuchar Polvo eres, exclusivo en Podimo: https://go.podimo.com/es/polvoeres

El 14 de noviemrbe de 1922, se realizó la primera emisión de radio de la BBC.Ya puedes escuchar Polvo eres, exclusivo en Podimo: https://go.podimo.com/es/polvoeres

Mark Carruthers is joined by BBC NI's Economics and Business Editor, John Campbell, RTE's Europe Editor, Tony Connelly, Jess Sargeant from the Institute for Government, to discuss not the details of a potential deal but the process of getting all sides across the line.

Sippers! In this weeks episode we're joined by the stars BBC NI hit show Lesser Spooked Ulster; Dave Elliott and Psychic Glenn. Join Patreon to support the podcast and access exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/teawithmepodcast Tickets for Shane's Grand Opera House available here - https://www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/shane-todd-mummy/ Whats Lesser Spooked Ulster here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001f6fr/lesser-spooked-ulster Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a free case of 8 craft beers! Simply go to www.beer52.com/TEA and cover the meagre postage costs of £5.95 to claim your free case now. Get 20% off and free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com when you use the code TEAWITHME

This week we're in 1997 with stand up, podcaster and TV regular, the Offaly good Neil Delamere. Neil's a regular on BBC NI's The Blame Game, 5 Live's Fighting Talk and an arena level stand up in Northern Ireland - in fact, he's back at the SSE next February. He also launched a podcast ‘Why Would You Tell Me That?' just this year. In this episode - Neil, Paddy and producer Rigsy discuss how to hide if you're Bono, which church does the best merch and what it might be like if Hugo Duncan voiced a radio station on Grand Theft Audio. But that all pails to the biggest question of them all - who's your favourite Spice Girl?   Tickets for Neil at The SSE Arena next year Neil's podcast This & previous eps are available to listen to on all major platforms or here Thanks to our sponsors Victoria Square, grab your giftcard here Set signage by Off The Wall Music by Alpha Chrome YaYo 

BBC NI will not resume live television coverage of the July parade.

One day to go to the 2022 Assembly elections

The following guest audio is part 3 of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. Part 1 Part 2 See show notes for links: Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWo9lkpuK2lU4roaMYumZ8fJ6ujM4UKc_IBvsOnskfk/edit?usp=sharing Lisa Morrison: "The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the BBC NI. The purpose is to share my views, experiences, and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. The purpose is to share my views, experiences and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. I have also since, received some of my records which had been requested because of my sketchy memory. These validated issues I have raised through my work but were quite challenging and at times distressing to read. This is a bog-standard reflection of my thoughts on ECT and the system in which it was delivered as I try to make sense of my own journey through mental health services. It has helped me take what felt overwhelming and ‘too big' and translate it into a narrative which I hope will contribute to positive change. I have not tried to give all perspectives or reference multiple research papers. This is just my story. I intentionally refer to ‘the system' and not individuals as I believe, in the most part, people wanted to help." ----------------------------------- RESOURCES How to Report Your ECT Injury to the FDA Action Litigation Additional Resources Petition · Standardize, Regulate & Audit Shock Treatments (Electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeafterect/message

The following guest audio is part two of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. Part 1 See show notes for links: Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CABT2asu7F3JdFDjhMFMiLMGfozu_mSMJm-ZsG42PQo/edit?usp=sharing Lisa Morrison: "The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the BBC NI. The purpose is to share my views, experiences, and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. The purpose is to share my views, experiences and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. I have also since, received some of my records which had been requested because of my sketchy memory. These validated issues I have raised through my work but were quite challenging and at times distressing to read. This is a bog-standard reflection of my thoughts on ECT and the system in which it was delivered as I try to make sense of my own journey through mental health services. It has helped me take what felt overwhelming and ‘too big' and translate it into a narrative which I hope will contribute to positive change. I have not tried to give all perspectives or reference multiple research papers. This is just my story. I intentionally refer to ‘the system' and not individuals as I believe, in the most part, people wanted to help." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeafterect/message

In this episode, we'll touch on some news then follow up with guest audio from electroshock survivor Lisa Morrison's amazing 3 part series about her experience with ECT. The following guest audio is a 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. See show notes for links: Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zALXBgdPTzcYoDkay9uxXJX_HsbUgq75YFAHtvMye4Q/edit?usp=sharing Lisa Morrison: "The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the BBC NI. The purpose is to share my views, experiences, and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. The purpose is to share my views, experiences and questions arising from facing the reality that I had received ECT on far more occasions than I remembered. I have also since, received some of my records which had been requested because of my sketchy memory. These validated issues I have raised through my work but were quite challenging and at times distressing to read. This is a bog-standard reflection of my thoughts on ECT and the system in which it was delivered as I try to make sense of my own journey through mental health services. It has helped me take what felt overwhelming and ‘too big' and translate it into a narrative which I hope will contribute to positive change. I have not tried to give all perspectives or reference multiple research papers. This is just my story. I intentionally refer to ‘the system' and not individuals as I believe, in the most part, people wanted to help." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeafterect/message

Louise Cullen, BBC NI's agriculture and environment correspondent, on a cull of 27,000 ducks at a farm in Co Tyrone amidst bird flu concerns

Labhraíonn Máire Bhreathnach le Seán faoin tsraith is déanaí de I Lár An Aonaigh, a théann amach gach oíche Luan ar BBC 2 NI. Insíonn sí dúinn faoin saothar iontach atá déanta aici (An Focal Scoir ar BBC NI, Blas ar BBC Raidió Uladh agus an scannán Rocky Ros Muc), a cuid oibre i gceannas ar Rannóg na Gaeilge le Below The Radar, a gradam do Phearsa Theilifíse na Bliana ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais agus go leor eile.

This week's guests are Ros Stephens and Jo Royce. Ros is an award-winning lesbian photographer, based in London. She's been heard on Women's hour, BBC NI, BBC Essex and the East End Women Activists archive at the Bishopsgate Institute. Ros lives with her two kitties, her bass guitar and her bike and loves all aspects of photography.  Jo Royce is a people-curious lover of learning, coaching and creativity. Currently Global Director of Marketing Capabilities @ Unilever, Ros is Women in Advertising and Communications, Leadership member; a coach, mentor, and teaches & learns as much as I can, on the side.    Links Ros's Photography site https://www.rosalindstephens.com/ The book HELP! https://www.waterstones.com/book/help/oliver-burkeman/9781784709655 Edward Hopper https://www.edwardhopper.net/ Online Calendar tips https://www.calendar.com/blog/advantages-online-calendar/ Kanban https://www.atlassian.com/agile/kanban  

Rob and Tom discuss how the Labour leader has fared in his first year as leader of the opposition…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:53] Headlines: Duke Of Edinburgh- [8:57] Headlines: Keep Calm And Carry On Jabbing- [14:16] Headlines: Northern Ireland- [23:03] Main Story: Keir Starmer, One Year On- [38:06] Anti-Semitism In The Labour Party- [47:46] Keir On Brexit- [53:04] Labour In The Polls- [1:03:10] Outro- [1:04:53] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- Twitter: BBC News Black Indent- BBC: Timeline: How Northern Ireland's violence unfolded- BBC: NI riots: What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?- Politico: Poll of Polls UK- The Polls- New Statesman: A year into his Labour leadership, - how is Keir Starmer performing?- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: First virtual PMQs and Ministerial statement on Coronavirus 22/04/2020 by UK Parliament under CC BY-NC 2.0

This week Darren and Jordan are joined by star of BBC NI's show The Paddy Raff show. Its only Paddy Raff. We talk about the career of Ryan Giggs and also Jordan gets too cocky with the trivia challenge.

Clodagh interviewed me at the studio in 2020 when Covid was spreading and rumours of lockdown hit. She is the go-to for information around businesses and a familiar face and voice on the evening news in Northern Ireland. We discuss personality types, Clodagh’s experience of shadowing to help her understand and gain experience in journalism and how social media can be both a beauty and a beast.

In this festive edition of the hit comedy, local comedienne Diona Doherty joins regular panellists Tim McGarry, Colin Murphy and Neil Delamere along with comedy couple Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris who join the show from home. Who will the virtual audience ask them to blame for 2020? A Moondog Production for BBC NI

Socially distanced jokes aren't something that come naturally to comedians Colin Murphy, Jake O'Kane, Tim McGarry or Neil Delamere. Typically they are up close and personal! Joining the boys online is comedian and actress Deirdre O' Kane. If you're missing the banter of the party season then the humorous exchanges traded between this lot will help fill the gap. A Moondog Production for BBC NI

Pléann Fearghal Mag Uiginn Peil na mBan le Gráinne McElwain agus Damien Ó Dónaill, tuairisceoirí Spóirt le Sky Sports agus RTÉ. Le linn seachtain feasachta BBC NI le haird a dhíriú ar an uaigneas um Nollaig, labhraíonn Máire le Michaeline Ní Dhonnaile, oibrí óige le Fóram na nÓg, faoi thionchar shrianta Covid-19 ar chaidrimh phearsanta dhaoine óga. Tá tionchar ag Covid-19 ar gach gné den saol agus i mí Mheán an Fhómhair, labhair Caoimhe le cúigear éagsúil faoi impleachtaí na paindéime. Labhraíonn sí leo uilig arís faoin mhéid atá tarlaithe i saolta s’acu ó shin. Leis an Nollaig agus an bhliain úr ag teannadh linn, cad iad na mianta is mó atá acu do 2021? Fearghal discusses Ladies’ Football with Sky Sports and RTÉ Sports journalists Gráinne McElwaine and Damien Ó Dónaill. During BBC NI’s Christmas campaign to increase awareness of loneliness, Máire speaks to Fóram na nÓg youth worker, Michaeline Ní Dhonnaile, about the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on young people’s personal relationships. In September, Caoimhe spoke to five people about the impact of the pandemic. We hear what has happened in their lives since. With Christmas and the new year just around the corner, what are their biggest hopes for 2021?

On this episode of the Ulster Rugby lad podcast I’m delighted to say that I’m joined by Ulster Rugby legend Andy Ward. Every Ulster fan will know Andy Ward – I remember watching him as a kid and thinking that he was hard as nails - I was, and still am, a huge fan of his. A rock solid and unflappable presence for Ulster, he was, like all good flankers, the heartbeat of the team and had the respect of his team-mates and fans. Andy was part of the legendary Ulster team that won the European Cup in 1999 and went on to captain Ulster and also got 28 caps for Ireland. After leaving Ulster he continued to play for Ballynahinch and coached Belfast Harlequins and Cooke, opened a successful chain of gyms and did punditry for BBC NI. He now has his own business doing gardening and landscaping called Silver Fern. I could have sat and spoken to him for ages, he has some class stories. Really enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy listening.

It's December and the festive season has kicked in. Joining the comedy line up this week from New York is comedian Michelle Wolf. There may not be much of a party season this year but Colin, Tim, Jake and Neil will be exchanging plenty of laughs with Michelle about the funny side of politics and trading jokes from both sides of the Atlantic. A Moondog Production for BBC NI

More comedy and unexpected asides about the week's news…and that's just from the audience who join the show online. Also joining the comedy line from Los Angeles via the internet is comedian and actress Caroline Rhea. A virtual guest and a virtual audience but there's nothing virtual about Tim, Colin, Jake and Neil who will be there in the flesh. A Moondog Production for BBC NI

This week Lee and Niamh speak again to Tyrone McKenna, the Mighty Celt who is getting ready for the fight of his life next week against Ohara Davies in the super lightweight Golden Contract. The Belfast native also discusses his appearance on BBC NI's latest boxing documentary, When Boxing Ends. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing

Sheridan Tongue is a BAFTA-nominated composer from Belfast known his global, award-winning work on drama series and documentaries alike.   From scoring the mind of Stephen Hawkings, soundtracking 12 seasons of Silent Witness, to releasing music under the pseudonym IN-IS; Sheridan's creative work has taken him all over the world and back home again — most recently with BBC NI's series Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History.   (Not bad for a guy who started busking with his saxophone outside BHS in Belfast as a teenager!)   In today's episode we chat about: How his early-experiences in NI shapes his work The role experimentation plays in composing music How he balances the commercial with the creative And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way   This is a fascinating insight into one of Northern Ireland's most creative minds and a real encouragement to anyone who's thinking about starting off on their own creative journey.     Check it out.   //   To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Lyn (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/sheridan-tongue-composer   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt 

'Good clean fun', or 'cringey TV'? BBC NI recommissioned reality show 'There's No Place Like Tyrone' and not everyone was happy. Frank spoke to journalist and Tyrone native Brendan Hughes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BBC NI Controller intervenes on Belfast Pride parade

Hayley chats to the wonderful Eleanor Tiernan about Moonstruck, Musicals and Much more.  Eleanor is a comedian who has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz and Where’s the F In News as well as BBC NI on The Blame Game. Her stand up has featured on Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy Experience. Follow Eleanor on Twitter/Instagram @eleanortiernan Find out more here: www.donttellpodcast.co.uk you call also follow Hayley on twitter here @hayles_ellis Artwork design by David Frostick Photograph © Andy Hollingworth Music © Jo Walker

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It has taken almost a year but finally the Holywell Trust Brexit Focus Podcast has obtained an interview with a Politician who voted to Leave during the Referendum in 2016. Not only is he pro-Brexit he is also pro-Irexit. Paul Gosling inteviews Eamonn McCann (People Before Profit)on his standpoint, the failed Lexit movement and what he had expected to happen in the EU Withdrawal Referendum. The 500+ page Withdrawal Agreement Proposal has generated much debate over the past week so Paul and Gerard Deane explain what it all means and how it may impact the Northern Ireland Economy. Furthermore you will hear from John Campbell, Business & Economic Editor for BBC NI regarding the NI economy since the referendum result and Dr. Kurt Huebner, who recently published a report stating that economically the best response to Brexit is a United Ireland. Claire McCann, Human Rights Consortium, following a discussion hosted by the Holywell Trust and the North West Community Network spoke to us about her contribution to Human Rights issues faced by all Irish and British Citizens living in Northern Ireland come March 2019. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It has taken almost a year but finally the Holywell Trust Brexit Focus Podcast has obtained an interview with a Politician who voted to Leave during the Referendum in 2016. Not only is he pro-Brexit he is also pro-Irexit. Paul Gosling inteviews Eamonn McCann (People Before Profit)on his standpoint, the failed Lexit movement and what he had expected to happen in the EU Withdrawal Referendum. The 500+ page Withdrawal Agreement Proposal has generated much debate over the past week so Paul and Gerard Deane explain what it all means and how it may impact the Northern Ireland Economy. Furthermore you will hear from John Campbell, Business & Economic Editor for BBC NI regarding the NI economy since the referendum result and Dr. Kurt Huebner, who recently published a report stating that economically the best response to Brexit is a United Ireland. Claire McCann, Human Rights Consortium, following a discussion hosted by the Holywell Trust and the North West Community Network spoke to us about her contribution to Human Rights issues faced by all Irish and British Citizens living in Northern Ireland come March 2019. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Today you're going to be hearing from one of Northern Ireland's most hotly-tipped stand-up comedians, Micky Bartlett. Listeners will certainly have heard his name before on the Graeme Watson episode and you all know by know that I have a major thing for the current Northern Irish comedy scene so I had to get Micky on as a guest. We had a great laugh together, really did. Micky has to be one of the most relaxed comedians we're ever had on and it felt far more like a conversation over a pint than an interview. Nonetheless we nattered about how and why he got into comedy, ducking out of comedy for two full years after dying on his arse one night and making videos with, and being the victim of, the very talented Colin Geddis. We spoke too about Micky's influences, growing up in Northern Ireland; while some of his friends wanted woolly faces all he wanted to do was play Streets of Rage. We spoke too about STIs and trying to make doctors laugh, his successful stint on the BBC Northern Ireland panel show Monumental and dealing easily with being labelled as Northern Ireland's next big stand-up comedian. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Micky, he's a real what you see is what you get and although this is for a podcast you get what I mean. His stand-up show is nothing short of utterly hilarious and I sincerely thing he's only a couple of more tours away from greatness.

Larry Bass is the founder of Shinawil in Dublin. Larry Bass has a really interesting career in Irish TV and is responsible for producing some of the biggest TV hit shows in Ireland ever. Conor speaks to Larry about his career which kicked off when he was 13. We talk about TV industry, TV show formats and what is coming next. One interesting insight was that it was Larry who introduced Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell to TV talent shows many years ago. About Shinawill Set up in 1999 specialising in entertainment, factual entertainment, live event programming and now scripted drama, Screentime ShinAwiL is one of the largest and most successful independent production companies in Ireland. In 2009 ShinAwiL opened its first UK office and 2012 saw its first BBC NI commission, Undercover NI. ShinAwiL is the production powerhouse behind some of Ireland’s biggest entertainment series’ including The Apprentice, Dragons’ Den, MasterChef Ireland and most recently The Voice of Ireland.