In the latest episode of The Collective Whisper podcast, host Simon K interviews the famous baker Buddy Valastro, popularly known as the Cake Boss. Simon & Buddy speak about: - Buddy’s new Hulu series, Buddy's Holiday Recipe Rumble, showcasing family holiday traditions through cooking competitions. - Various cultural celebrations featured such as t…

The Collective Whisper podcast, hosted by Simon K, features special guest Owen Colgan, an Irish actor, comedian, and writer known for his role in Hardy Bucks. The episode explores Owen's journey in comedy, the creation of Hardy Bucks, and his recent projects.Von Collective Whisper podcast

In this episode of the Collective Whisper Podcast, host Simon K. engages in a captivating discussion with renowned documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger. The episode delves into Joe's illustrious career, spanning over three decades, with highlights including 'The Paradise Lost Trilogy,' 'Metallica: Some Kind of Monster,' and his latest Netflix series…

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast, Simon K has the pleasure of speaking with Fergus Farrell, Fergus Farrell, is a former rugby player, self-employed businessman, and a true testament to the power of perseverance. Fergus represented Connacht at multiple levels in rugby and left a lasting impact on the province's rugby community. Howe…

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast Simon K speaks to Avril Smith & her son Michael. Co-written by Avril and her son, their book, "Michael's Story," offers an honest and inspiring account of the dreams and challenges that come with Down syndrome. It's a captivating autobiography written in Michael's own voice, where he shares his deep…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Hollywood producer Mary Aloe.Mary Aloe is an American film and television producer, focusing on faith-based, action and drama. She is the owner of Aloe Entertainment based in Beverly Hills, California, which has produced movies including Bruised with Halle Berry,Marlowe with Liam Neeson,Battle in Seattle, When a Ma…

On this episode of Simon speaks to broadcaster Mike Sheridan. Simon and Mike speak about his career so far,meeting top international actors and celebrities from TV,movies and the political spectrum. He also talks about his start in the industry and how he gambled on himself to create his own show and his personal goals and achievements in sport and…

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast Simon speaks to keyboard player Tom Brislin from the band Kansas. They speak about his amazing career playing piano and keyboards with Kansas ,Meatloaf, Yes and Debbie Harry and many others. Tom Brislin has performed on tour and on recordings for several of the biggest names in classic rock, includi…

On this episode Simon speaks to Michelle Caulfield and Susan Costello from the Galway rape crisis centre. They speak about the great work that the GRCC does in helping victims of rape and sexual abuse and how they help educate young and old in matters of consent and sexual awareness amongst their peers,friends and future sexual partners. Sexual con…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Irish singer/songwriter George Murphy George Murphy is an Irish singer songwriter who hails from the Dublin suburb of Beaumount. He exploded onto the Irish music scene after his memorable appearances on the Irish television show “You’re a Star”. Just out of secondary school at the age of 17 he very quickly took ove…

On this episode Simon K speaks about kids and our relationships with them, understanding them, loving them, raising them and how different our childhoods were to children's childhoods today. He talks about the tolerance we need to have for an ever-changing world and how our kids need our support in discovering who they are and want to be. Some peop…

On this episode Simon K speaks about Ireland's rural drug scene and how it is changing Irish lives. Cocaine is the second most commonly used drug among students in Ireland, according to a new survey. In first place for recreational drug use with this cohort is cannabis, while cocaine is now thought to be more widely used today than ecstasy. Accordi…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Irish astrophysicist and potential future astronaut Cillian Murphy. They speak about his career as an astrophysicist and his ambition to become an astronaut with the European Space Agency. Cillian tells Simon about his travels and growing up in different countries. Cillian also talks about his love of sports and ma…

On this episode Simon K speaks about St Patrick’s day and all its myths and legends. He looks at interesting facts about the man and the legend and gets to know the myth a little closer. He also talks to special guest Aindrias e Staic about his life, what he’s up to at the moment and looks back at some Irish tales including St Patrick himself. Toge…

On this episode Simon K speaks about radio and what it means to us now and over the years. He talks about the history of radio,fun facts about radio,how it was used during the war and how radio has changed over the years. He also talks about the top radio hits and some songs written about the radio. Also he talks to two special guests,Tracey Lee & …

On this weeks episode Simon K speaks about expats. What makes one person an expat, and another a foreign worker or migrant? Simon discusses this and talks about his own experience being an expat or immigrants in another country. Language barriers, cultural differences, comparisons to home and the "grass is always greener on the other side" are all …

On this episode Simon K speaks to Sinead Dalton Sinead Dalton is a TV and media producer. Sinead was the assistant producer of The Elaine Show on Virgin Media One. her work covered organising, producing, and editing vts. Research and booking guests and new panelists, as well as coming up with creative new ideas for the show. Over the last few years…

On this weeks episode Simon K speaks about dogs. Dogs are and have been a big part of Simon's life over the years and here he talks about their fun facts, their amazing abilities, why we love them so much and how they changed his life and healed him in troubled times.Simon talks about his dog Ben and how they had a special bond and how he grieved f…

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast, Simon K speaks to Chesney Claire. Pop Singer/Songwriter Chesney Claire was born July 10, 2001. Right after graduation in 2019, Chesney moved to Branson, Missouri to work and ultimately begin her music career. While in Branson, Chesney's talents caught the eye (and ears) of several Las Vegas produce…

On this weeks episode Simon K speaks about domestic violence. This week has been a really difficult week for the people of Ireland and especially the Murphy family after the murder of their daughter Aisling Murphy from Tullamore. Ashling Murphy was a 23-year-old primary teacher from Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland who was murdered on the 12th o…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Sonya Macari Born in Ireland of Italian descent, Sonya Macari began appearing in television commercials in Dublin at the age of 18, and her acting debut was in the Irish hit show “The Clinic” followed by a recurring role on Showtime’s “ The Tudors.” She now resides in Los Angeles and has built on the success she ha…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Caitriona O'Sullivan Caitríona O’Sullivan (43) is a singer, songwriter and one of the judges on TG4’s talent show Glór Tíre. Caitríona is 16 years a judge on the hit country music show. Also a singer-songwriter, she is currently working on her second album of original material in a pop country style. In May 2021,sh…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Darragh O'Dea. Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea from Tuam is known for his wistful storytelling, creating nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair. His music conveys the moods and elements of his surroundings and is delivered in an honest and alluring manner. Released on 29.10.2021 the debut album, “Tilly & The Postmaste…

On this episode Simon K speaks to Flo McSweeney. Flo McSweeney is a musician, actress and presenter, known for TV shows such as megamix,No frontiers and Separation Anxiety (2002), and Garth & Bev (2009).She has sang with moving hearts and has released her own solo material in the last few years. She has two children,Mia and Luke, with husband actor…

On this episode Simon K speaks to dusty Rhodes,DJ and podcaster. Dusty Rhodes was one of a generation of Irish DJs who got their start in pirate radio during the 1980s. Dusty started his radio life on the pirates when he was 13 – with his first big job being on Sunshine 101. As mid-morning DJ on Sunshine 101, he was in competition with a fledgling …