Real Talks with Alan O'Mara

Apr 30 2024
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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

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Alan and Mary Kate talk asking for help

Apr 30 2024 42 mins  
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

Comedian Emman Idama talks childhood trauma, dyslexia and finding comedy

Apr 23 2024 92 mins  
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 h

Alan and Mary Kate talk quitting!

Apr 16 2024 37 mins  
During this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about quitting. Using last week’s interview with musician Ciarán Moran as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week. We also have an exciting giveaway thanks to Connemara Marble. To enter, just make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and

Ciarán Moran talks music, writing and 'It's OK'

Apr 09 2024 63 mins  
In this week’s episode, we sat down with musician Ciarán Moran. Ciarán Moran is a rising star on the Irish music scene, and a native of North Inner City Dublin. The singer songwriter has toured and performed with Damien Dempsey, and gained praise from Irish music pioneers including Christy Moore, Glen Hansard and Finbar Furey. His 2023 single ‘It’s OK’ hit #1 on the Iris

Alan and MK talk self-compassion and listening

Apr 02 2024 57 mins  
In this week’s episode, Alan and producer Mary Kate sit down to talk self-compassion, journaling and the power of listening.Using last week’s interview with Olympian Emmet Brennan as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week.Subscribe to the Real Talks newsletter at www.realtalks.news, and follow us on social media @heyrealtalks.

Emmet Brennan talks Olympics, second chances and chasing your dreams

Mar 26 2024 72 mins  
We sat down with Olympian and Irish boxer Emmet Brennan after his victorious US debut in New York City’s Sony Hall. Emmet talked about hitting his post-Olympics rock bottom with alcohol, and reflected on his journey, getting sober, and chasing his dreams. If you enjoy this episode, please rate or review the show on whatever podcast platform you prefer. You can also sign up for ou

Alan and MK talk messy journeys and good friends

Mar 19 2024 36 mins  
Alan and Mary Kate sat down to chat and reflect on last week's conversation with Katie Boyle. They also discuss their experiences of starting therapy on different sides of the Atlantic, hitting rock bottom and talk about the importance of good friends. Our newsletter is available at www.realtalks.news and includes helpful resources as well as the name of next week's podcas

Katie Boyle talks comedy, therapy and life as an immigrant in New York

Mar 13 2024 69 mins  
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her debut album “I’ll Do it Myself” dropped in June 2023, hitting number *one* in the iTunes charts. It’s been streamed more than 330,000 times on Youtube. She tours all over the US and Ireland. She is the host of The Shift podcast and has been heard on Sirius XM. Katie’s been featured in the Hollywood Reporter, Ir

And we're back!

Mar 05 2024 22 mins  
Host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan discuss the return of the podcast and what listeners can expect from weekly episodes. This 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 succ

Merry Christmas, thank you and 2024 plans!

Dec 24 2023 1 mins  
A message from Real Talks Founder Alan O'Mara! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Alan