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Intergenerational podcast for the Irish community. A series of interviews with the older members of our community using questions from the younger members. This podcast is about culture and heritage.
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Jul 27, 2021
Jul 27, 2021
29 min
In this episode, Larry tells us about his time in the band Black 47 and his many other creative endeavors. We also talk about his new musical Paradise Square, which will be premiering in Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre in November.
Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
23 min
This episode sees Sean talk about growing up as an Irish american and trips to Ireland when he was a child. We also dicussed the need to end the stereotype of what it is to be Irish.
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
15 min
Listen to this conversation about all things Irish. In this episode Ann talks about the Knights of Columbus and Aine tells us about the Banshee!!
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Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
13 min
Be a fly on the wall with the conversation between 90 year old Kathleen and Sorcha whos is 82 years her junior.
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Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
12 min
This is the tenth episode and it features 100 year old Peggy Cooney. Peggy lives in Chicago, she was interviewed by siblings Ciaran and Aine (and their parents) from Co. Clare.
Feb 28, 2021
Feb 28, 2021
16 min
This episode is for the creative out there. 8year old Everleigh chats with profession Actor and Acting coach Mary McCusker. They talk about Ireland and about acting and Mary's new book Auditioning- What they say when you leave the room.
Find out more about Mary here:
https://marymccuskeractingstudio.com/about-mary/
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You can find Everleigh's song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekoavyCFsqs
Jan 29, 2021
Jan 29, 2021
18 min
This is a special episode. People of color talking about their experiences being Irish. how privilaged to be a fly on the wall for this conversation.
Leni Sloan is a member of the African American Irish Diaspora. He is such a wonderful soul and I am proud to call him an Irish man.
Kara (7) and Kian (11) are brother and sister. They are mixed race kids (African American/Irish/Nigerian) and are both Irish citizens living in the suburbs of Chicago.
For more information
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Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
20 min
From Ceili dances to Kuala Lumpur. The Ambassador paints the picture of his life. This episode sees Mallory dive into the world of an Irish Ambassador.
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Nov 29, 2020
Nov 29, 2020
16 min
This episode see 8 year old Everleigh Murphy interview Fr Mick Madigan. They both have some intersting things to say and some advice for everyone who is listening.
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Oct 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
17 min
This episode see Irish American News owner Cliff Carlson interviewed by 10 year old Luke Johnson. Learn about the evolution of the IAN, along with how many times cliff has visited Ireland.