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Episode Notes
Billy McGuinness is an Irish musician best known as the long time guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, and backing vocalist for Dublin rock band Aslan. With them, he has experienced major successes—chart-topping albums, platinum sales, reunions after hiatuses, and unforgettable performances, including a recent surprise guest appearance with Coldplay at Croke Park.
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Album Choice: David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Released in 1972, David Bowie's iconic album is a glam rock concept album about an alien rock star's rise and tragic downfall.
Tracks Played: Starman, 5 Years, Rock 'n’ Roll Suicide.
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Jenny Greene is one of Ireland's most acclaimed DJs and radio personalities, hailing from Dublin. She began DJing in her teens and gained national fame on RTÉ 2FM, where she hosts the popular weekend show "Electric Disco", a classic-dance-fuelled Friday/Saturday night programme. She’s known for her marathon sets, chart-topping radio shows, and standout festival performances, especially the orchestral "Electric Disco" live experiences.
Album Choice: Leftfield - Leftism (1995)
Released in 1995, Leftism is a groundbreaking electronic album blending house, dub, and techno with politically charged vocals and global influences.
Tracks Played: Release the Pressure, Open Up, Melt.
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Fred Cooke is an Irish stand‑up comedian, actor, musician and TV/radio personality from Kells, Co. Meath. Known for energetic, musical comedy and physical storytelling - debuted stand‑up in 2011, quickly earning praise as "Ireland's most unique stand‑up" at Edinburgh Fringe. Regular on RTE sketch shows like Republic of Telly, The Savage Eye, and as MC/announcer on The Tommy Tiernan Show since 2017. He's a multifaceted entertainer - blending stand-up, music, TV, and physical comedy - known for his lively style and national media presence.
Album Choice: The Divine Comedy – Regeneration (2001)
Regeneration is The Divine Comedy's bold reinvention—stripping away their usual theatrical flair in favor of a raw, reflective, and emotionally restrained sound. Produced by Nigel Godrich
Tracks Played: Perfect Love Song, Note to Self, Lost Property.
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