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EP56: Fran Berry- Fran The Man, Saddle Up.

This week I spoke with former professional Flat Racing Jockey, Fran Berry from Kilcullen, Co. Kildare who has over 1000 race wins in Ireland and has won races from The Curragh, Royal Ascot to Tokyo.
Fran talked about his first win at 15 years old, winning as a jumps jockey on Ladies Day at Aintree, the camaraderie of the unique environment of the jockeys weighing room, superstitions, the favourite horse he has worked with?, working under Mick Kinane and always learning.
He talked about the most challenging times in his career, dealing with pressure, setting routines for himself, career injuries, and an accident at Wolverhampton that caused him to retire in 2019- how he dealt with this?
Today he has transitioned to working in media, writing columns and working with Racing TV. He also spoke about upcoming projects and plans.
Thanks, Fran for, allowing me into your world and offering your unique insight into your world of racing, and as always to the listeners, remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.
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EP 55: Joe Barr, World-Class Endurance Cyclist.

EP 55: Joe Barr, World-Class Endurance Cyclist.This week on the show, I chatted to World-Class Irish Endurance, Cyclist, Joe Barr.Joe explained what exactly is ultra-endurance cycling?. He talked about technological advancements in cycling, the planning and preparation that goes into endurance cycling events.It is a life that has brought him many challenges personally and professionally.I hope you enjoy; learning about Joe's story so far.He has also written a book about his life which is available to buy. https://www.bookdepository.com/Going-Distance-Joe-Barr/9780717190607?ref=grid-view&qid=1631267031707&sr=1-1To learn more about upcoming events or to perhaps get into this yourself.https://www.teamjoebarr.com/Thanks, Joe for, allowing me into your world and offering your unique insight into your world, and as always, remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.

EP54: Chris Rush: Horror Writer- Halloween Special: Part 2

It's that time of year, the spooky season, booooooo (ahem you get the picture) Happy Halloween to you all. 
 
Part 2 of my chat with bestselling Irish Horror Writer- Chris Rush from Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
 
He talked further about Loftus Hall's dark history. His appreciation of becoming a bestselling Author, meeting his fans his love of Horror movies and of course Halloween.
 
He spoke about meeting Kane Hodder ( Friday 13th Movie Franchise ) along with Candyman himself, Tony Todd, and about the theme for his latest novel, plus so much more.
 
You can find out more about Chris and find his body of work on his website.
 
chrisrushauthor.com
 
or via Facebook- Chris Rush Horror Writer
Twitter - @ChrisRush1017
 
Also, the house dog features as a special unexpected guest, this episode is full of surprises.
 
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EP53: Chris Rush: Horror Writer- Halloween Special: Part 1

It's that time of year, the spooky season, booooooo (ahem you get the picture) Happy Halloween to you all. 
 
So who better to have on the show at this time than bestselling Irish Horror Writer, Chris Rush from Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
 
Chris talked about how a random encounter with a best selling American Author in Florida got him into horror writing, advice for anyone considering writing a book, his process for writing also his love of metal music.
 
He also talked about his work with Paranormal Researchers Ireland and writing a book about Loftus Hall at Hook Peninsula, Co. Wexford.
 
You can find out more about Chris and find his body of work on his website
chrisrushauthor.com
 
or via Facebook- Chris Rush Horror Writer.
 
Oh and stick around right to the bitter end to hear a teaser for Part 2.
 
And once again thanks for listening and remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.
 
 

EP52: Adrian Kennedy- Late Night Radio Legend.

In this weeks episode, I got to chat with a talk radio legend from Dublin, Ireland, and an idol of mine growing up, the one and only Adrian Kennedy.
Adrian talked openly and honestly about life, how he got the late-night FM104 Phoneshow job?, the highs and lows of 17 years presenting the FM104 Phoneshow.
Then, moving on to host Dublin Talks, a morning radio show on 98FM for over seven years, the effects of losing his job and coming out the other side with a podcast with Jeremy Dixon.
I also asked him for advice for anyone looking to get into radio?. The changes in radio over the years, and there was so much more in this in chat to learn.
 
They say never meet your Idols, but I have to say it was a lovely chat that did not disappoint.
Adrian Kennedy & Jeremy Dixon have a podcast. Check them out!!
https://open.spotify.com/show/4dXIjQkWJ1itSqJGSoZB7o?si=h-zMb1TySLCMneAy0rssYg&dl_branch=1
 
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EP51: John Ducie-Tour Guide & Genealogist.

In this weeks episode, I chatted to Tour Guide & Genealogist- John Ducie.He talked about how he got into studying Geneaology, the rise in people searching for their ancestry and why it was needed historically, the origins of Irish family names, the Irish Diaspora, DNA testing and how this works? and the modern-day Irish.
 
He retold a powerful story about helping an American client find his ancestry.
John also talked about Irish, Gaelic, Celtic languages, and in this chat, he goes through a Historical journey of Ireland. You can check out John's Tours and find more about your ancestry.
 
www.johnstoursofireland.ie
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I'm very grateful for John giving of his time. Thanks for listening if you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend and remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.

EP50-Jason Levy: The Jason Experience, Instagrammer.

This week for my special, 50th episode. I caught up with Jason Levy, Instagrammer, The Jason Experience.
This interview came about from meeting him for a short time in Dublin.
To this week's conversation, he talked about growing up in Brooklyn, New York and gentrification over the years.
He talked about how his love for basketball and working alongside different people have shaped his outlook on life.
Then during the pandemic, he embarked on a 32 Country journey and talked about his motivations for doing this?
Jason was very open and candid about his life. He also talked about putting himself out of his comfort zone, how he got into Instagramming and advice for posting on social media and the upcoming plans for himself and The Jason experience.
You can check out Jason and follow him.
Instagram: @thejasonexperience
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EP49:Danny O'Brien-A Year On with A Stand Up Guy.

This week I caught up with Irish Comedian, Danny O'Brien again a year on from our last chat on the show.He talked about diversifying his business portfolio to bringing comedy workshops to schools. What virtual gigs have taught him?. A short trip to Costa Rica to visit friends turned into many months that also brought him to Guatemala, a place he learned about Mayan culture and gave him inspiration for his upcoming show.He also talked about lessons learned in his career, starting to gig again in the UK, his hopes for a return to live entertainment in Ireland, antigen tests, his upcoming Ringsend Comedy Festival, being nominated for his work in the community and so much more.
 
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