3 episodes
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning JOE
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- Society & Culture
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4.1 • 156 Ratings
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Hosted by Dion Fanning, Ireland Unfiltered features stripped-back, honest conversations with some of the biggest names in Irish entertainment, sport, politics and media. Fanning also speaks to notable international figures on some of the most important issues affecting Ireland today. Ireland Unfiltered will be available every Tuesday. Together with Carlsberg Ireland.
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Jack Whitehall: How he made peace with being posh
Dion is joined by stand-up comedian and actor, Jack Whitehall, ahead of his headline comedy shows at The Three Arena this December. Whitehall discusses why when it comes to making it on the comedy scene, privilege and class won't get you far and how he deals with his posh guilt. Whitehall also discusses his unique relationship with his father both on and off screen and gives some anecdotes on their worldwide travels.
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Emma Donoghue: Enjoying Room's success and the Ireland she left behind
This week on Ireland Unfiltered, Dion is joined by Irish-Canadian novelist and screenwriter, Emma Donoghue. Donoghue discusses the story behind bringing her award-winning novel, Room, to the big screen and the reality of life as a touring author. Donoghue also reflects on the Ireland she left behind as a young, gay woman and the changes her country continues to make.
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Dermot Kennedy: How Ireland’s next music superstar always knew what he wanted
Prior to the release of his debut album, Without Fear, Dion Fanning was joined by Irish musician and songwriter, Dermot Kennedy. Kennedy discussed his journey from busking on Grafton Street to playing headline arena gigs and the help he had along the way. He also discusses how he cultivated a loyal fanbase through his lyrics and the creative process behind his debut album.
Customer Reviews
Healy-Rae
Really enjoy Dion’s interviews. Have listened to the majority of them and enjoyed them all . Slightly disappointed with the Michael Healy- Rae episode that I just finished . Aside from a few early questions on the whole Dublin versus the rest of the country divide- it was a very cosy ride for Michael . Nothing was spoken about regarding his ludicrous take on drink driving laws . When pushed on instances that he took the unpopular view against the majority of his voters, he bafflingly gave abortion as one such example where he went against them. The suggestion that the majority of his voters were not anti-abortion is absolutely ridiculous and one that Fanning should have queried. It just felt too comfortable. Michael is clearly a far more intelligent man then most give him credit more but Dion seemed content enough to allow him to play the simple, humble Kerryman . I still listened to whole lot of it , not sure if Ivan Yates would have made it through .
Hidden Gem
Really don’t understand why this podcast isn’t hyped an awful lot more. I listen to the Tommy Tiernan or Joe Brolly interview every time i’m hungover, always sets me straight!
Frank Crummey
Never heard of the man beforehand to my shame . A man ahead of his time , principled and a true Irish hero in my eyes