In March 2024, the popular ‘Real Talks with Alan O’Mara’ podcast series announced its return, a new weekly format and a slate of brilliant Irish guests.
The series, which originated in Ireland and is now based in New York, will celebrate leading figures from music, sport, art and life. Each episode will feature vulnerable discussions that empower listeners to live happier, healthier and more successful lives.
In a bonus episode released on Wednesday, March 6, O’Mara discussed the return of the podcast with Real Talks producer Mary Kate Boylan. New episodes drop every Wednesday and will inc
Sports Broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn Talks Women’s Sports, Sharing and Grief
In this episode, we sat down with Irish sports journalist and television presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn, and had an honest and heartfelt chat about her career and so much more.
We talked about Evanne's book, The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games (https://linktr.ee/greatirishbookofgaelicgames?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d24e927d-1266-4bd6-8f65-8d0b3bf06090), and how she loves a challenge. We also discussed the current state of women's sports, sharing and storytelling, and her journey through grief, IVF and hyperemesis.
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1 May 2024
Alan and Mary Kate talk asking for help
In this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about topics including asking for help, how they feel about the word 'resilience' and turning awareness into action. Using last week’s interview with comedian Emman Idama as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week.
Trigger warning for the episode: Emman is a brilliant comic, and we discuss his comedy career throughout the episode. We also talk about more difficult parts of Emman’s life - including the abuse he lived through as a child.
In Ireland, Samaritan’s Ireland (https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/) is a 24/7 helpline that can be reached at 116 123, for free, day or night. If you’re listening in the US, help is available by dialing 988, and Crisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/) is a free 24/7 service that can be accessed by texting HOME to 741741.
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24 Apr 2024
Comedian Emman Idama talks childhood trauma, dyslexia and finding comedy
Emman Idama is a Nigerian Irish comedian, and a rising star on the comedy scene. Emman MC’s at In Stitches Comedy Club in Dublin, and has been seen on Comedy Central. He’s won Hot Press Irish Comedian of the Year twice, and was a Chortle Comedy Finalist in 2019. He co-hosts the Acting the Maggot podcast.
We’re sitting down with Emman in person, while he’s in New York for his US debut, which was a sold out headline show, at New York City’s Dead Rabbit.
Trigger warning for the episode: Emman is a brilliant comic, and we discuss his comedy career throughout the episode. We also talk about more difficult parts of Emman’s life - including the abuse he lived through as a child, and times he thought about or attempted to die by suicide.
In Ireland, Samaritan’s Ireland (https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/) is a 24/7 helpline that can be reached at 116 123, for free, day or night. If you’re listening in the US, help is available by dialing 988, and Crisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/) is a free 24/7 service that can be accessed by texting HOME to 741741.
As always, please take care when listening to the episode, and thank you again, to Emman, for his honesty in sharing his story.
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