To Here Knows When - Great Irish Albums Revisited
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To Here Knows When - Great Irish Albums Revisited
A music podcast about iconic Irish albums. Each episode takes a deep dive into the making of an album with one of its creators. Produced by Paul McDermott for Learn & Sing Productions. Info and episode notes: paulmcdermott.ie/podcast
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EP55 - The Spirit of Oberlin by Eileen Gogan
Eileen Gogan joins me to chat about her debut album The Spirit of Oberlin, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Eileen was in The Would Be...

EP54 - Year Zero by Bawl
Mark Cullen joins me to chat about his bands Bawl, Fixed Stars and Ponyclub. We discuss Bawl's Year Zero album and the three albums he recorded as Pon...

EP53 - Silly Songs For Cynical People by The Would Be's
In this episode I’m joined by Julie McDonnell, Aidine O’Reilly and Paul Finnegan of The Would Be's. We discuss the early years of the band: forming in...

EP52 - Exit Trashtown by Cypress, Mine!
In this episode I’m joined by Cypress, Mine! members Ciarán Ó Tuama, Ian Olney and Mark Healy to tell the story of the band and a whole lot more. Cypr...


EP51 - Understand by Brian
Brian is Ken Sweeney and Understand was his debut mini-album released on Setanta records in 1992. Ken chats about Dublin music in the 70s and 80s, the...



EP50 - Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan
To mark Cathal Coughlan’s third anniversary EP50 isdevoted to his 2021 album, Song of Co-Aklan. It was the sixth album under Cathal’s own name, it was...

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A second short preview of Episode 50 – Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan.


Bonus EP - Danny Kelly's favourite Irish albums
Danny Kelly is a former editor of the NME and Q magazine, He’s had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting. He was born in Islington in London,...

EP49 - The D They Put Between the R & L by A Lazarus Soul
On this episode I’m joined by Brian Brannigan from A Lazarus Soul for a deep dive about the band's fifth album, 2019's The D They Put Between the R &...

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A short preview of Episode 49 – The D They Put Between the R & L by A Lazarus Soul.

EP48 - Twilight by John Hegarty
On this episode I’m joined by John Hegarty for a deep dive about Twilight, his debut album from 2000. Twilight was produced by Bob Lamb, who produced...


EP47 - Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800
On this episode I’m joined by Eoin ‘Stan’ O’Sullivan and Dave Hackett for a deep dive about Louder & Clearer the second album by Stanley Super 800. We...

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A short video preview of Episode 47 – Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800.

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A short preview of Episode 47 – Louder & Clearer by Stanley Super 800.

EP46 - A Murder of Crows by Joe Chester
On this episode I’m joined by Joe Chester for a deep dive about A Murder of Crows. We chat about Dublin in the mid-90s, playing music with Sunbear, Ni...

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A short video preview of Episode 46 – A Murder of Crows by Joe Chester.


EP45 - At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools
On this episode I’m joined by Patrick Barrett for a deep dive about At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools. Pat formed The Hedge Schools wit...

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A short video preview of Episode 45 – At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools.

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A short preview of Episode 45 – At the End of a Winding Day by The Hedge Schools.

EP44 - Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne
On this episode I’m joined by Giordaí Ua Laoghaire for a deep dive about Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne. Giordaí Ua Laoighaire was a member of...

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A short preview of Episode 44 – Ciddy Hall by Nine Wassies From Bainne.

EP43 - Comforter & The Future is Medium by Compulsion
On this episode I’m joined by Jacknife Lee for a deep dive about Compulsion's two albums: Comforter (1994) and The Future is Medium (1996). Jacknife f...

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A short video preview of Episode 43 – Comforter and The Future is Medium by by Compulsion.

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A short preview of Episode 43 – Comforter and The Future is Medium by by Compulsion.

EP42 - Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano
On this episode I’m joined by Stano for a deep dive into his first album 1983's Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft. Stano has been a recording ar...

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A short preview of Episode 42 – Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano.

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A short preview of Episode 42 – Content to Write in I Dine Weathercraft by Stano.

EP41 - Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland
On this episode I’m joined by Gerry Leonard for a deep dive into Hinterland, the band he formed in the late 80s with Donal Coughlan, and the duo's 199...

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A short video preview of Episode 41 – Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland.

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A short preview of Episode 41 – Kissing the Roof of Heaven by Hinterland.

Bonus EP - Bring Your Own Hammer presents My Grief on the Sea
Joining me on this special bonus episode are Dr Richard McMahon (lecturer in History at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick) and Mike Smalle (academic...

EP40 - Hiding From the Landlord by Nun Attax / Five Go Down to the Sea? / Beethoven
On this episode I’m joined by Liam Heffernan and Ricky Dineen from Big Boy Foolish, a post-punk duo from the northside of Cork City who have just rele...

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A short video preview of Episode 40 – Hiding From the Landlord by Nun Attax, Five Go Down to the Sea? and Beethoven.