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EP47- Séamus Lehane, TikTok Impressionist & Content Creator

This week, I caught up with Irish TikTok Impressionist & content creator, Séamus Lehane.
 
He talked about how he got into TikToking, his work as a teacher and TikTok, the differences between Instagram and TikTok, managing expectations from his work, going viral in Asia, Impersonating Irish Celebrities, the Irish language, hashtags, and so much more.
 
*Apologies for the static and the sound quality for this episode, but it was a lovely conversation with lots of depth and knowledge.
 
You can check out Séamus in action.
 
TikTok:      @seamboyseam
Instagram: @seamboyseam
 
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EP46- John Evoy, Founder of Irish Men's Sheds Association.

This week, I caught up with the Founder of the Irish Men's Sheds Association, John Evoy.
 
He talked openly and honestly about growing up in Co. Wexford in Rural Ireland, mental health, isolation, how the idea to investigate Men's Sheds came about, What exactly is a Men's Shed?, going from working on a farm to community development, Inequality, his current role in Grow Remote that focuses on remote working around Ireland and the growth of remote job opportunities and so much more.
 
You can find more about grow remote and if you are interested in looking into joining Men's Shed below.
 
Grow Remote: https://growremote.ie/
 
Men's Shed: https://menssheds.ie/
 
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EP45- Dave Mcelfatrick, Co-Creator of Cyanide & Happiness.

This week, I caught up with Irish Cartoonist, Illustrator and co-creator of Cyanide & Happiness Webcomics/Franchise, Dave Mcelfatrick.
 
He talked about his childhood in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, doodling, how being bullied at school shaped him, using spite as a positive motivator, and how it all started for Cyanide & Happiness.
 
Dave was also very open to telling his story of getting a Visa to work in the US, adapting to life in Dallas, Texas, the support from the fans, teamwork and much more.
 
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Twitter:      https://twitter.com/daveexplosm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemcelfat....
 
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EP44- Shane 'Maverick' O'Connor- Irish Professional Darts Player.

This week, I caught up with Professional Darts Player, Shane O'Connor from Tallaght, Dublin.
Shane talked about playing darts from age 7-8, then playing tournaments in The Horse and Jockey Bar, Inchicore to being the first player to get a PDC tour card in 2011. His darting career in between brought him National success and he even won and competed Professionally in Australia. 
He also talked about the opportunities in darts today, advice from professionals like Phil Taylor and Kevin Painter, his darting schedule, friendship, the origin of his stage name, motivation and belief, going back to qualifying school in 2021 and his plans to tour again later this year. 
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EP43- Michael Yare, Actor

This week, I caught up with Actor, Michael Yare who is of Nigerian and Irish descent and a very proud Tallaght man.
Michael talked about growing up in Brookfield, Tallaght how it shaped him, modelling in UCD- how this got him noticed for acting, working on Fair City, HBO Drame Series, Game of Thrones alongside Peter Dinklage, Line of Duty filming under covid restrictions, this was also an in-depth conversation about plans, finding balance in life so much more,
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EP42-Colin Hassard-Poet, Lyricist & Podcast Host.

On this week's episode, I chatted with award-winning Poet, Lyricist and Host of The Duncairn Podcast, Colin Hassard.Through speaking to Colin, I got to understand where his poetry journey began and about being from Banbridge, Co. Down. Colin also talked Slam Poetry and what that is exactly?, the first time he supported Punk Poet, John Cooper Clarke, his work as a writer in residence for Duncairn Art Centre, Belfast also his youth ambitions of becoming a wrestler and so much more.Colin's book of poetry 'Age Of The Microwave Dinner' is out very soon and can be ordered here.https://www.doirepress.com/writers/colin-hassard
 
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EP41- Ashling Aylward- Graphic Designer & Branding Specialist

On this week's episode, I chatted with Graphic Designer and Brand Specialist, Ashling Aylward.
 
Through speaking to Ashling, I got to understand her graphic design journey and the importance of client relationships. I posed a few questions like if she was asked to redesign a brand which would she choose and why?.
 
Ashling also talked about growing up in Co. Kilkenny, Hurling Royalty, that time she won a National design competition for a Telecom company in secondary school, and lots more.
 
To discuss branding and design opportunities that can help your brand identity, check out Ashlings' website.
 
https://www.ashlingaylwardesign.ie/
 
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EP40-Gary Roberts-BGR Fitness

It's my 40th episode, so this week I caught up with Fitness Coach, Gary Roberts of BGR Fitness.
Through speaking to Gary, I got to understand his fitness journey and how BGR Fitness came about. He talked about many different things like his time as an MLS Soccer Camp Coach, Fitness goals, nutrition, supplements, and tips and tricks for fitness during the lockdown.
The chat also turned into a deep dive about motivation, their upcoming eight-week online challenge, and so much more. 
Thanks for listening and, I hope you enjoy this episode and remember you are always welcome on Hartlelines.You can also find me on social media and let me know your thoughts.
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