Episodes
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C a p t u r i n g M o m e n t s
George Karbus, one of the most recognised outdoor photographers in the world joins me for this conversation.
He has won some of the top awards in the world for his photographs, including Nature's Best Photography Award, Outdoor Photographer of the Year, British Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Red Bull Illume and Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
George describes his work as Wild Ocean photography he has developed an incredible ability in capturing landscapes, water and wildlife around both in Ireland and all around the World.
He freedives for each of his underwater shots which requires patience, calmness and a high level of skill in order to create a shot which captures the moment.
Most notable in his work is how he develops relationships with animals in order to capture a photograph their behaviour in their natural habitat. One of these being a relationship with a wild dophin off the West Coast of Clare called Dusty or as his family call Malinka (little girl in Czech) which he and his family have swum with for over 12 years and which has produced work which has won some of the top outdoor photography awards in the world.
He has created his life around what he loves in nature, photography and family in the West of Ireland, this episode uncovers his journey from his native Czech Republic growing up in communist times to where he is today.
We discuss:
Growing up in communist times in Czech Republic Dreams of moving away as a kid Moving to Ireland How he started out as a photographer What photography means to him The intention behind his work Becoming a full-time professional photographer Developing a relationship with a dolphin Visualisation of his photographs The importance of water to him The struggles of an artist His relationship with fear Respecting and developing relationships with some of the biggest animals of the Ocean Plans for the futureEnjoy
Want To Find out more about George and his work?
George's Website
George's Instagram
George's Facebook
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
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C h a l l e n g e Y o u r s e l f
Dan Murphy from Hermitage Green joins me for this conversation.
Hermitage Green are a five piece Irish acoustic folk rock band who are renowned for their live performances.
Dan is one of the lead singers for the band and also plays multiple instruments including the guitar, dobro, harmonica and he beatboxes.
He is an intelligent man with many interests outside of the band which we talk about in the episode including travelling, boxing and debunking ghosts.
We discuss:
How he began with music What he was like as a kid Getting better through hard graft Developing self confidence His process for writing music Importance of travel for him Travel stories Learning from failure Plans for the futureEnjoy
Want To Find out more about Dan and Hermitage Green?
Hermitage Green's Website
Dan's Instagram
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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D e s i g n i n g S p a c e
Stephen Walton works as an interior designer and architect with over 20 years of experience.
In that time he has designed a lot of notable spaces familar to the wider public in Galway.
From Kai Restaurant, Coffeewerk + Press, McCambridges to the Portershed they are a blend of Stephen's ability to understand people's wants and to create something which serves those wants and the wants of his clients.
Stephen has a great story which we dive deep into in this conversation.We discuss:
Aspirations as a child How design followed him Blending logic and creativity Intentions behind the work Understanding what people want Moving through different professions to where he is today Facing adversity and how this led to reinventing himself Life outside of workAnd much more...
Enjoy
Want To Find out more about Stephen and his work?
Stephen's Website
Stephen's Facebook
Stephen's Instagram
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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S h a r i n g I s C a r i n g
Killian Crowley was voted as the Best Young Chef in Ireland and the UK in 2018 in the San Pellegrino competition.
He has worked in 3 Michelin Star restaurants over the past 10 years, learning from the best in the business.
This episode explores Killian's entry into the kitchen at the age of 15 in the country of his birth, Belgium and how he has spanned the past 10+ years practising his art.
We discuss:
His dreams as a kid to be a chef Importance of food growing up Lessons learned in the kitchen His death row meal How he used food to express himself Life outside of the kitchen Taking responsibility for his life A simple approach to life Ambitions for the futureAnd much more...
Enjoy
Want To Find out more about Killian and his work?
Killian's Instagram
Killian's Twitter
Aniar Restaurant Website (Get the dining experience where Killian works)
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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T h e A r t O f A s k i n g
David Owens is a street musician.
He has played in 35 different cities in Europe in front of hundreds of thousands of people on streets, in concerts and at festivals.
5 years ago he left his job as an engineer/mathematician to travel and busk and today he is a one of the top street musicians in Ireland.
David performs behind a grand piano on Grafton St. in Dublin where he also plays the guitar.
He is a singer-songwriter with a soft yet strong voice which carries the emotions of his music.
The conversation takes us through David's journey from making music at 5 to where he is today about to perform in his first large solo gig at a dedicated music venue.
We discuss:
Leaving his job in order to travel and to play music Performing in 35 European cities Getting instant feedback on the streets How asking for money in exchange for his art has allowed him to do what he loves Insecurities as an artist Responses to his music, gifts received and stories from the streets Connecting to people through his music Making music for the sake of making music How doing something he loves has helped him grow as a person Ambitions for the futureEnjoy
Want To Find out more about David and his work?
David's Music on Spotify
David's Instagram
David's Facebook
David's Website
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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O p e n i n g U p
Finbar McHugh aka Finbar 247 is an artist and a teacher.
Originally known as a graffiti artist with over 10 years experience he has now evolved with his art.
Today he creates pieces which are expansive and full of colour expressing an inner landscape which in turn gives people moments to reflect and learn about their own lives.
If you haven't seen his work then it's worth following him on Instagram to see the range of work and the incredible talent and person he is.
The conversation contains so much amazing insights ranging from self expression to emotional intelligence that I had to listen back a few times to get it all.
At the heart of this episode it's all about the journey of opening up.
We discuss:
The role of art growing up 10 years as a graffiti artist The role of travel in developing as a person Letting go of limitations and rules Evolving as an artist Learning about himself from his own art The origin of teaching people about art and creativity Feedback from people who he has worked with Working in different settings Opening upEnjoy
Want To Find out more about Finbar and his work?
Finbar's Instagram
Finbar's Facebook
Finbar's Website
Before You Go:I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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E x p l o r i n g I n t e r n a l l y A n d E x t e r n a l l y
Damian Browne is an incredible human.
He has had a professional career in Rugby Union spanning 16 years, having played with Leinster, Connacht, Northampton and several French teams at the highest level of the professional sport.
His feats outside of sport as an individual are equally as impressive.
Completing the toughest foot race on earth called the Marathon Des Sables, 6 days through the Sahara Desert in 2016.
Travelling through many of the lesser known and frequented countries of the world.
This year completing a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean over 63 days unassisted.
He describes himself as human, exploring life externally and internally.
This is one of the most interesting conversations I have had and one I learned so much from.
We trace back through the progression to being professional sportsman, to the massive feats he has achieved and dive deep into what it's all for.
We discuss:
The realities of professional sport Developing a mindset for professional sport and life The role of curiosity in his life Taking responsibility for his own life Visualisation Transitioning into life outside of rugby His self talk What his feats mean to him The freedom of exploring externally and internally Advice to his younger self Goal setting What's nextEnjoy
Want To Find out more about Damian and his life?
Damian's Instagram
Damian's Facebook
Damian's Website
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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F o l l o w Y o u r G u t
Pa Sheehy the lead singer and main lyricist of Walking On Cars, an Indie Pop band from Dingle in Kerry.
He is also my cousin and I would have spend considerable time with him growing up in his native Dingle in Kerry which made this episode a particularly interesting one.
I had plenty to ask and to uncover what led him to where he is today as a professional artist in an extremely successful Irish band.
This episode traces his journey from growing up, to his move towards a career in music and all that happened along the way.
We discuss: Life growing up in Dingle and it's influence on him Why he feels college is not for everyone Advice to his younger self Dreaming big and ambition Listening to and following your gut Self-doubt, anxiety, insecurity Getting support from people who matter Going all in on music Responsibility as an artist Goals for the bandI really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too.
Want To Find out more about Pa and Walking On Cars?
Pa's Instagram
Walking on Cars Facebook
Walking on Cars Website
Listen to Walking on Cars on Spotify
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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I m a g e s S p e a k
Joe Caslin is a street artist and teacher. His art work are large scale drawings across Ireland which explore societal issues. His work has surrounded themes of mental health, sexuality, drug addiction amongst others. As you will hear in the episode these drawings are meant to start a conversation rather than to tell you something, the images speak for themselves. "They are bringing people from the peripheries of society back into the conversation.” We discuss: What led Joe to being a street artist. The power of images to open conversations. How suffering has played such a big role in his art. The importance of art for his own mental health. The role of a teacher and how his students respond to being given a creative platform.I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do too.
Want To Find out more about Joe and his work?
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Vimeo- Videos of his work
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
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M o v e F r e e l y
Ronan Brady is a physical artist from Roscommon.
In this episode we dive into his journey from county footballer and school teacher to becoming a professional physical artist which has taken him all over the world and on a personal journey within.
Want To Find out more about Ronan and his work?
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Before You Go:
I hope you are enjoying the podcast.
If you feel that this project is one worth contributing towards then I would please ask you to become a Patreon for The Croí8 Show on the podcast's dedicated Patreon page.
Any money you can contribute towards this project is massively appreciated and it allows me to create the very best content for you and get it out to you each week.
Thank you,
Darragh
PS: Follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the Croí8 project including previews for each episode and other resources.
