About this episode

This episode explores various themes including music, fandom, and the beauty of nature through personal stories and reflections.

Cowbells and baby birds, the highs and lows of Arsenal fandom, scaling Mount Brandon and saluting the extraordinary voice of Moya Brennan, with John Toal, Lani O’Hanlon, Oliver Sears, Eileen Heron, Philip Judge, Fr Alan Hilliard and Moya Cannon

People in this episode

Guests: John Toal, Lani O’Hanlon, Oliver Sears, Eileen Heron, Philip Judge, Fr Alan Hilliard, Moya Cannon

Topics covered

• music
• fandom
• Irish culture
• nature
• literature

Keywords

• music
• Arsenal
• Mount Brandon
• Moya Brennan
• Irish culture
• fandom
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arsenal

Places: Mount Brandon

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