We Are The People

About We Are The People

Behind every face is a story that has the power to inspire, connect, and change the way we see the world. We Are The People is where those stories are told—stories of everyday lives, big dreams, challenges overcome, and the small moments that leave a lasting impact. Through open and honest conversations, we explore what makes us human: resilience, kindness, determination, and hope. These are not just stories you’ll hear; they’re experiences you’ll feel. We believe that when we share our stories, we inspire others to find their own strength. Together, we are the people.

Publisher

Philip Bourke

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Jan 2021

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   S9-E6: Bernadette Kenny: Finding the Freedom to Be Yourself

   Growing up, Bernadette Kenny was Irish in England and English when she visited Ireland. Finding somewhere she could fully be herself would take her much further from home. Told at school that she would never become a teacher, Bernadette challenged those expectations and became a dance teacher and youth worker, advocating for young people whose potential was too often overlooked. Then, in her late twenties, while married to her best friend, a kiss changed her understanding of her sexuality. Sh...

2. 

   26 Jul 2026

   S9-E5: Eoghan Cleary: Protecting Childhood in an Adult World

   Eoghan Cleary is a teacher, researcher and campaigner whose work explores the influences shaping young people’s identities, relationships and understanding of sex. In this deeply reflective conversation, Eoghan shares how a frightening childhood experience, struggles with belonging and his discovery of theatre shaped the person he would become. He discusses working with marginalised communities, creating spaces where young people can be vulnerable and the personal experiences that often sit b...

3. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Social Without the Media: Growing Up Online with Lorena, Tara and Rosie

   What does it feel like to grow up in a world where childhood, friendship, self-image and attention are all shaped by technology? In this episode of We Are The People, I speak with Lorena, Tara and Rosie, three young women reflecting honestly on their childhoods and the role that phones, tablets, online games, social media, short-form content and AI have played in their lives. This is not a conversation about blaming young people. It is not about blaming parents either. And it is not a claim t...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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