Planxty Podcast

Julia Topper and Kristo Sween
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A podcast exploring the rich tapestry of Irish dance and the community who loves it. Hosted by Julia Topper, ethnomusicologist and Irish dance competitor and teacher, and Kristo Sween, 20-year Irish dance dad, live camera director for FEIStv, and Operations Manager at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea Pt. 2

    Part 2 of 2: Your hosts deliver their recap of CLRG Worlds 2026 and all the amazingness it was, before rolling part 2 of their conversation with Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea. In this half of the conversation, they dig deeper into teaching, team building and community and talk about the origin and future of the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

    57 min

  2. 31 MAR

    Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea - Pt. 1

    Part 1 of 2: Julia and Kristo sit down with friends, collaborators and colleagues Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea to talk Irish dance teaching, the different paths that led them both to Riverdance, and the value of dance and music productions for their school. And, if you listen for it you may hear sounds of the remodel taking place at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. More on that in Part 2!

    39 min

  3. 31 MAR

    Sean O'Brien & Liam O'Sullivan

    Co-founders of the FEIS app and FEIStv, Sean O'Brien and Liam O'Sullivan sit down with Julia and Kristo and share their different paths to traditional Irish music and the world of Irish dance, and do a deep dive into composing and performing as world-class feis musicians.

    1hr 12min

  4. 24 MAR

    Scott Doherty

    Recorded nearly one year ago, Scott Doherty was Julia and Kristo's first podcast guest! The episode and the podcast are finally here. Scott is a mindset coach, a World Irish Dance Champion, a professional dancer, a dance teacher and the list goes on. We were glad to have him on to share his perspective and creative approach to working with dancers and families.

    52 min

  5. 24 MAR

    Colleen Falco & Hollie Geraghty - The Irish Dance Globe

    Julia and Kristo sit down with Colleen Falco, Founder and Creative Director, and Hollie Geraghty, Editor-In-Chief of The Irish Dance Globe! Colleen and Hollie share how ID Globe has evolved, their creative and editorial process, the reality of pouring so much passion into the Irish Dance world while balancing life and full-time work, and why they think they'll always be involved this amazingly rich dance community.

    38 min

  6. 24 MAR

    Meet Julia & Kristo

    After months of discussion and development, Julia and Kristo finally sit down together to talk about their own Irish dance journeys, their shared passion for exploring and telling the stories of people involved in the multifaceted world of Irish dance.

    20 min

  7. EPISODE 1

    Welcome to Planxty - Teaser Trailer

    Welcome to the Planxty Podcast! This teaser trailer episode will give you a taste of what's to come on this podcast as we explore the rich tapestry of Irish Dance and talk with the people who love it.  Meet hosts Julia Topper and Kristo Sween and hear samples from upcoming episodes with guests Sean O'Brien, Liam O'Sullivan, Scott Doherty, Colleen Falco, Hollie Geraghty, Cormac O'Se and Natalie Nugent O'Shea.

    8 min

Trailer

About

A podcast exploring the rich tapestry of Irish dance and the community who loves it. Hosted by Julia Topper, ethnomusicologist and Irish dance competitor and teacher, and Kristo Sween, 20-year Irish dance dad, live camera director for FEIStv, and Operations Manager at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

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  • Creator
    Julia Topper and Kristo Sween
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    7
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    © 2026 The Planxty Podcast
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