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Fingal Ferguson is a fifth generation cheese and charcuterie maker, based in Schull, West Cork, as well as being one of the worlds most respected bladesmiths. He and his family have been behind some of the most recognized and respected products to come out of the boundless cornucopia of West Cork. We talk knives, lives and have a great time in this Episode of Thats Bangin'

Wicklow is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and on this episode, Chris travels to new dining destination "The Wicklow Escape". A Wicklow special chatting to some great local suppliers, owner of The Wicklow Escape Lisa Wilkinson and executive chef Danni Barry. Danni was the second female in Ireland to hold a Michelin Star and was named chef of the year in 2016. 

24 hours in Galway to celebrate the amazing food scene that has developed in recent years. Grainne Mullins tells us about the science of chocolate and her incredible tale from chemistry to chocolate entrepreneur. Then Mister Eat Galway himself, (44:52) Jp McMahon tells the story of Irish food and its progression over many centuries.

This week Chris and Marcus are joined by one of Ireland's most exciting chefs, fresh off the back of his first twelve fires event in Wexford, John Relihan.


Having left Kerry at 16 to work for Jamie Oliver and having cooked all around the world since then, racking up some incredible stories Along the way, John Relihan is amazing, and it was a pleasure to have him on that's bangin' 

Chris & Marcus are taken on an in depth journey of veganism, with best selling author & vegan queen Holly White. A discussion about how vegan culture has changed in recent years, how turning vegan changed Holly's life and nonstop talk of delicious dishes!

Ireland finally has a festival going ahead! We are joined to talk all things Taste, by Dan Hannigan. Dan is one of our favourite Irish chefs and we talk about his time in the kitchens of Mister S, Richmond, his Food For Thought charity series. Plus big reveals of his Naughty Neighbour, his upcoming restaurant and what might be happening with The Greenhouse.