Author, presenter, musician, screen-writer, film-maker and OG YouTube royalty, Charlie McDonnell (aka CharlieIsSoCoolLike) sits down for a fascinating chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We discussed Charlie's journey from a shy theatre kid, to blowing up as one of the first big YouTubers in the UK and the chaotic joyride that was online stardom in the earlier half of the noughties. Since then Charlie has taken the world by storm, leaving YouTube behind, presenting on multiple shows, wr...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Irish comedian, podcaster, writer, content creator and percussionist, Vittorio Angelone, joins me for a laughter loaded and down-to-earth chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We spoke all about Vittorio's journey from percussionist to podcaster, overcoming anxiety through comedy, our experiences as the ceasefire generation and identity politics and the struggles of forging your own path in the comedy circuit whilst trying not to get cancelled online. Follow Vittorio: Instagram - https://...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Singer, performer and 1/4 of the iconic Irish girl group sensation B*witched, Sinead O'Carroll, joins me a exclusive chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We talked all about Sinead's journey growing up and following her passion in performing arts, meeting the other girls by pure chance, to the formation of B*witched and the whirlwind ride of being part of one of the most iconic Irish pop groups of all time! Follow Sinead: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialsinocarroll/?hl=en T...
Jan 22, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Comedian, presenter, podcaster and actor, Shane Todd, joins me for a hilarious first episode of Finnterviews 2021! I spoke to Shane all about the dramas of a new lockdown and Brexit, his journey into the comedy spotlight, how his family inspired his unique humour and everything from choir robes and Hollister hell to arena gigs and what the future holds for Shane. Follow Shane: Website - https://theshanetodd.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanetoddcomedy/?hl=en Twitter - https://tinyu...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Merry Christmas kids, it's the festive special, and final episode of 2020's Finnterviews! Presenter, broadcaster and film-maker, Stephen Byrne, joined me for truly thrilling chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We chatted about Stephen's unconventional journey into the national spotlight, from finding himself on YouTube to being scouted for RTÉ's TwoTube, pulling pints underage and telling producers to F-Off, chancing his way to the Oscars, knocking himself out interviewing an A-list cel...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Irish content creator, funny man and fellow nordie, Travis Price, joins me for a down to earth chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We discussed Travis' brilliant journey into content creation since lockdown, the struggles of growing as a creative in Ireland, making mad bank in Donegal hotels and his dreams to break the mold in Irish comedy content before he moves across the world. Follow Travis: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travispriice/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@t...
Dec 18, 2020•56 min
TV personality, disability activist and social media star, Paddy Smyth, joins me for an giggle-filled episode of Finnterviews! I chatted with Paddy all about his rise to online stardom, the importance of breaking boundaries in representation in mainstream media, fibbing about being an Olympian to sell pins on the street, nude photoshoots and chatting on the Late Late Show, as well as the highs and lows of winning one of the biggest shows on TV mere months before the world went into lockdown. Fol...
Dec 11, 2020•43 min
Naturist and spokesperson for the Irish Naturist Association (INA), Stephen Bolton, joins me for an interview that truly bares all on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We discussed Stephen's personal journey into the world of naturism, the taboos of being a nudist in Ireland and the liberation of finding the INA and a global naturist community, as well as delving into everything from mass naked photoshoots and life modelling at hen parties to the all important issue of awkward boners. Follow ...
Dec 04, 2020•51 min
Presenter, broadcaster, actor, writer and fellow podcaster, Keith Walsh joins me for a an insightful and honest conversation on this week's episode of Finnerviews. We discussed Keith's whirlwind journey from working on Brave Heart in his hometown of Kildare, to escorting prostitutes from hotels as a concierge in London, getting pranked by Sinéad O'Connor and becoming one of the most respected names on the Irish air-waves. Follow Keith: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keithwalsh_walsh/?hl=e...
Nov 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Capital FM Presenter, content creator, TikTok star and all around funny guy, Niall Gray, joined me for a laugh on a very dodgy internet connection episode of Finnterviews ! We chatted all about Niall's journey from the old-school YouTube days to presenting on one of the biggest stations in the UK, from photobombing celebrities to interviewing superstars, the inspiration behind his hilarious viral videos and his nan's reaction to people quoting his TikToks as chat-up lines on Tinder. Follow Niall...
Nov 20, 2020•45 min
Belfast comedian, film-maker and meme-maker, Cormac Mac Diarmada, also known as 'The Barrick Boy', joins me for a laughter loaded episode of Finnterviews! We spoke about Cormac discovering his passion for film-making and comedy, getting verbally abused in minimum wage jobs, his highlights and horror stories of the Belfast stand-up comedy scene and the exciting projects he has lined up for after lockdown. Follow Cormac: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BarrickBoy Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/y3...
Nov 13, 2020•40 min
Irish radio presenter, broadcaster and author, Ciara King joined me for another hilarious chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We discussed Ciara's journey growing up in the West, the unique characters and dark humours that emerge from rural Ireland, falling into success in radio and broadcasting, the exhilarating highs and lows of interviewing some of the biggest names in the business and her frustrations with receiving a lack of Roger Federer memorabilia! Follow Ciara: Instagram- https...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Irish singer/song-writer and winner of The Voice UK, Andrea Begley, joined me for a down to earth chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We delved into Andrea's fascinating upbringing surrounded by music, coming from the esteemed Begley clan and Queen of Country herself, Philomena Begley, Andrea's journey with glaucoma and dealing with her partial vision and of course her astounding story of winning one of the most coveted singing competitions in the world, The Voice. Follow Andrea: Twitte...
Oct 30, 2020•52 min
Proprietor of Ireland's multi-award winning sex toy retailer 'Sex Siopa', Shawna Scott, joins me for a saucy and insightful conversation on episode sixteen of Finnterviews! We discussed her fascinating journey into the often taboo industry of sex toys and sexual well-being, how Shawna became the go-to sex guru in Irish media, the issues of politics and poverty in Ireland and her hilarious aspirations of getting featured on RTÉ's Nationwide with a bog oak dildo! Follow Sex Siopa: Website- https:/...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Meme-maker and admin to one of the biggest meme pages in the country 'Ireland Simpsons Fans', Maeve Murrihy, joins me for an intriguing chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We discussed Maeve's journey from hometown meme-maker to moderator and admin on one of Ireland's biggest digital publishers, how the Irish audience have leaned towards processing news and current affairs through Simpsons memes and some of the incredible charity work Ireland Simpsons Fans has been doing behind the scen...
Oct 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Australian street artist/creative and social superstar, Danni Simpson, joins me for a fascinating chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We delved into Danni's unexpected journey into street art and murals, the lessons she learned working in a burlesque shop growing up and the amazing story of how she made a new life and career for herself across the globe in Ireland. Follow Danni: Website- https://www.dannisimpsonart.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dannisimpsonart/ Facebook- htt...
Oct 09, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Musician, singer, songer-writer and BBC broadcaster, Gemma Bradley joined me for a down to earth chat on this week's episode of FInnterviews! We chatted about Gemma's exciting journey into music, the inspiration behind her unique style and sound, Gemma's blazing rise to fame in recent years and the amazing experiences she's had so early in her career. Follow Gemma: Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/y6eddq3t Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/y43qa3ag Facebook- https://tinyurl.com/yywfhmqn YouTube: https:...
Oct 02, 2020•46 min
Irish music photographer, seasoned festival connoisseur and founder of Ruthless Imagery, Ruth Medjber, joins me for chat and many laughs on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We talked about Ruth's phenomenal career, progressing from shooting toilet rolls to photographing A-list rock stars around the world, her life long love affair with her cameras and her latest lockdown project, shooting window portraits that have captured the nation's eye. Follow Ruth: Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/yxhej2f5...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Belfast actor, writer, comedian and broadcaster, Tim McGarry joined me for a laughter-loaded chat on this week's episode of Finnterviews! We talked about Tim's crazy journey from law to laughter, how NI's Troubles tensions sparked his career in comedy,Tim's sensational horror stories of performing stand-up and how after 25 years, he's trying trying to give his head some peace. Follow Tim: Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/y5mhal2r Follow Finnterviews: Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/yat3odr6 Twitter- ...
Sep 18, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Joint MD of the award-winning Belfast TV production company Stellify Media, and former boss of mine, Kieran Doherty, sits down for a chat and slightly hungover laugh on episode ten of Finnterviews! We talked about Kieran's surprising journey as a west Belfast lad, progressing from call centres to Sony partnerships, the madness of being in charge of such iconic shows as Blind Date and Who Wants to be a Millionaire, following your creative instinct and the struggle of being interviewed by a past e...
Sep 12, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Sketch comedian, impressionist and all around Twitter connoisseur, Michael Fry, joins me for a laugh on episode eight of Finnterviews. We chatted about Michael's whirlwind journey into online fame, the hilarious part-time jobs that inspired his comedy characters and the wonderfully chaotic world of Irish Twitter. Follow Michael: Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/y47oufu2 Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/yx9orwjy Youtube- https://tinyurl.com/y6bh5w45 Follow Finnterviews: Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/y...
Sep 04, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Comedian, impressionist, voice actor, comedy sketch creator and all around funny man, Seán Burke joins me for a chat on episode eight of Finnterviews. We chat about Seán's launch into global stardom, the struggle of being terrible at retail jobs (bar Seán's talent for selling printers), the reality of working in a 'sketchy' industry and getting pity dates with A-list movie stars. Follow Seán: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seanburkeshow/ Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/y4n4zd99 Facebook- http...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Presenter, broadcaster, entrepreneur and also, the most fashionable man in Ireland, Darren Kennedy joins me for episode seven of Finnterviews. We chat about Darren's fascinating journey into the creative industry, how he grafted his way into the global spotlight (featuring on everything from RTÉ's Operation Transformation and Dancing with the Stars, to his latest hit show with BBC, You Are What You Wear) and we discussed what the future has in store for Darren next. Follow Darren: Website- http:...
Aug 21, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Actor, writer, comedian and all around hilarious human, Diona Dohery sits down for a chat on episode six of Finnterviews. We talk about Diona's whirlwind journey into acting and performing (notably featuring on hit series such as BBC's Give My Head Peace, Soft Border Patrol and of course, Derry Girls), mastering the art of bullshitting your way into the best situations and how she's been dodging the neighbours during lock-down. Follow Diona: Instgram- https://tinyurl.com/y2d5ktdu Twitter- https:...
Aug 14, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this week's episode of Finnterviews I am joined by the 'CEO of having one leg', Irish TikTok star, Ruth Codd. We chat about Ruth's rise to fame, with over half a million TikTok followers enjoying her hilarious videos that joke about everything from her prosthetic leg, to sex education skits that have her noted as the girl who dresses up as a nun online. We discovered Ruth's inspiration around her unique content and humour, discussed dreams of getting sponsorship deals for chocolate raisins an...
Aug 07, 2020•51 min
Viral TikTok sensation, Hannah McSorley (or more commonly know as Tadpole Girl) joins me for my fourth episode of Finnterviews. We chat about Hannah's rise to global stardom over lock-down, how TikTok has completely changed her life and most importantly we discussed what the future holds for her baby frogs. Follow Tadpole Girl: TikTok- https://tinyurl.com/y64ayjau Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/y5obhuwp Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/y52toqqx Follow Finnterviews: Instagram- https://tinyurl.com/yat...
Jul 31, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Model, personal trainer and most notably one of Tinder's Top 30 most swiped-right profile, Alison Totten joins me for my third episode of Finnterviews. We chat about Ali's whirlwind journey into modeling, the world of social media and dating apps, how she got scouted for Love Island and her starring role in BBC's latest hit, Pretty Single. Follow Alison: Instagran (Personal)- https://tinyurl.com/yxl78e2s Instagram (PT)- https://tinyurl.com/y53d34aa Follow Finnterviews: Instagram- https://tinyurl...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Pop-culture journalist, screen writer, author and fellow podcaster Rory Cashin joins me on my second episode of Finnterviews. We chat about Rory's wild journey from film projectionist to film critic, the not so glamorous reality of interviewing movie stars and how lock-down has allowed Rory to write an entire book while I still struggle to not get kicked out of cinemas for laughing. Follow Rory's Socials: Twitter- https://tinyurl.com/yctad7y8 Follow R and R Rated: Spotify- https://tinyurl.com/yd...
Jul 17, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Comedian, content creator and all around meme queen, Justine Stafford joins me for my very first Finnterview. We chat about everything from growing up in the country and nobody understanding what you do for a living, to the traumatic part-time jobs that made us into the people we are today. Justine tells us about her hilarious journey into comedy and meme making , and of course ,her unequivocal love for the patron saint of Westmeath, Joe Dolan. Follow Justine's Socials: Twitter- https://tinyurl....
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Finnterviews! The brand new interview series hosted by Conor Finn. Each week Conor invites a new guest onto the show to interview them about their life. They have a light-hearted chat about everything from crazy stories growing up, traumatizing part-time jobs and hilarious moments of their lives, ultimately revealing how they got to where they are today! Essentially, this is just an excuse for Conor to pick the brains of some of the most interesting people he's always wanted to have a...
Jul 06, 2020•56 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
