CDI Fridays is a podcast based in Coláiste Dun Iascaigh secondary school in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Teachers and students discuss and debate a wide range of topics and ideas each week, with no two shows ever being the same.
S3 E1 - Fantasy Teacher Boxing Match, Greyhounds with Grandad and Movies, Actors and Hollywood Money
Season 3, Episode 1 - a new crew for 2024! In the first episode of a brand new season of CDIFridays, Liam, Caidan and Tadgh join Ms Staunton for a lively discussion on movie favourites, actors and tv shows (0:25), a fantasy teacher boxing match (08:38), and behind the scenes of greyhound racing (17:08).
Produced by Caidan, Tadgh and Liam (TY Students)
Edited by Caidan
Artwork by Ellamai
Sound credit to CDI school bell.
School podcast created by Transition Years students in Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
17 Feb 2023
S2 E3 - Formula 1, The Art of Writing and Greek Mythology
In Episode 3, Mr Derby is back for his first appearance as host this season. His guests this week are Siobhán, our Formula 1 expert who breaks down all that's been happening in the lighting-fast world of racing (1:06). After that, Emma speaks passionately about her love of writing, and how it is an artform that is beginning to get a little lost in society (15:13). Finally, Ciara teaches the group all about Greek Mythology and her interest in the six main Greek gods (29:11).
As always, if you are on social media please give us some support. Just search 'cdifridays' on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with the show!
#podcast #school #ireland
3 Feb 2023
S2 E2 - Mbappe vs Haaland, Oasis vs Blur and Music Mount Rushmores
Ms Staunton is hosting again this week, joined by Conor who wants to decide once and for all who is better - Oasis or Blur? (0:47). Then Luke leads another hot topic and another controversial debate - who is the better player between Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland? (8:42). Finally, Nathan asks the group some music questions about their all time favourites (15:08).
As always, if you are on social media please give us some support. Just search 'cdifridays' on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date!
#podcast #school #irish
20 Jan 2023
Season 2, Episode 1
CDI Fridays is back! It's Season 2 and there's a whole new bunch of podcasters ready to chat.
This week, Ms Staunton is joined by Odhran to discuss black holes in space (0:42), then Cristiana talks about traditions from her native country of Romania and how they differ to what we do in Ireland (8:29). Finally Mary asks the group about their new year resolutions and breaks down a new book that she is reading at the moment (23:28).
As always, if you are on social media please give us some support. Just search 'cdifridays' on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date!
20 May 2022
Season 1, Episode 12 - Wrap up
In this episode Ellie interviews representatives from both the teacher and 6th year soccer teams ahead of the much anticipated match on Friday afternoon.
We also chat with all of the podcast members about their experiences working on CDI Fridays this year. They fill us in on the favourite moments and episodes and give advice to 3rd years thinking of joining next year.
As this is our last episode we just want to say a massive thank you to all of our listeners for all the support this year. That's all for this academic year, we will chat to ye all again in September!
#CDIFridays #Season2ComingSoon #podcast
13 May 2022
Season 1, Episode 11
Mr Derby and Ms Staunton chat with Keighley and Grace about the Eurovision semi finals and have a little round up of their Transition Year experience.
#podcast #irish #school #eurovision #irishpodcasts
6 May 2022
Season 1, Episode 10
In the tenth episode of CDI Fridays, we hear podcast regulars Mr Derby, Grace and Patrick D. They were joined by newcomer to the show Patrick C and chatted about biggest fears, all things music and the winners and losers from the 2022 Met Gala.
#podcast #irish #irishcreators #school #fashion #music
8 Apr 2022
Season 1, Episode 9
This week Ms Staunton is joined by Ellie, Colum and Kian. They experience some live magic, play some never have I ever and test their knowledge of their fellow podcast members.
25 Mar 2022
Season 1, Episode 8
Mr Derby is joined by Ellie, Grace and Millie to chat about souls, interesting would you rathers and wacky facts.
11 Mar 2022
Season 1, Episode 7
Ms Staunton is joined this week by Ailish, Andrew and Keighley for the latest episode of CDI Fridays. They discuss the upcoming St Patrick's Day parade, which of DC or Marvel is the best and also give examples of some of their biggest pet peeves.
4 Mar 2022
Season 1, Episode 6
After a well deserved midterm break, it's double trouble on the teacher front with Kian, Millie and Grace joining BOTH Ms Staunton and Mr Derby on this week's podcast. They chat about weird laws from around the world, the Bermuda Triangle, guilty pleasures and how fast technology is advancing.
18 Feb 2022
Season 1, Episode 5
Mr Derby is joined by Ellie, Andrew and Colum and they try to rank the Top 5 chocolate bars of all time. Also discussed is the Nature vs Nurture debate, the existence of aliens and dream jobs opportunities.
4 Feb 2022
Season 1, Episode 4
Kian, Keighley and Patrick are back this week joining Ms Staunton for a chat. Is school teaching us the proper life skills? What types of superstitions do we have? Are sports clubs becoming too competitive for young children? Tune in to find out!
28 Jan 2022
Season 1, Episode 3
This week Mr Derby is alongside Ailish, Patrick and Andrew for more brand new discussions. What is the Mandela effect? What were some of the best films of 2021? Who is the GOAT in the soccer world?
21 Jan 2022
Season 1, Episode 2
This week on CDI Fridays Ms Staunton is joined in studio by Ellie, Colum and Millie. Some of the topics discussed include... Do we need cinemas anymore? Are we losing the ability to talk to each other because of smart phones? What's on the top of your bucket list?
14 Jan 2022
Season 1, Episode 1
On this first ever episode of CDI Fridays, Mr Derby is joined by Kian, Grace and Keighley for some interesting discussions on a range of ideas. From the Eurovision to the Winter Olympics, from Spike Island to Torino, from Johnny Logan to Jedward... this episode has it all!
12 Jan 2022
Welcome to CDI Fridays
This pilot episode of CDI Fridays gives listeners a chance to meet the podcast team and find out what the show is all about.
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