What's The Craic Podcast

Odhran McCorry

What’s The Craic with host Odhran McCorry is a podcast about the journeys behind success. Every episode starts with a simple Irish question: What’s the craic? From there, the conversation goes wherever the story leads. The risks people took. The lessons they learned. The failures that shaped them. The moments that changed everything. You’ll hear from founders, leaders, athletes and operators talking honestly about the road that got them to where they are today. Real conversations. Real stories. No script. Where the craic flows and the stories get told. Welcome to What’s The Craic. 🍀

  1. Aug 13

    90. Damian Beausang: From A Bar in Cork, To A Life in Perth

    "From a night in a Cork bar with a mate and a one-way ticket, to running one of Perth's biggest scaffolding companies. Thirty-seven years on Damian Beausang still calls Ireland home." Damian Beausang landed in Perth in 1988 almost by accident, choosing Australia over America on a whim after a big night out with his cousin. What started as a working holiday turned into a life: a wife, two kids, deep roots in the local GAA scene, and a business, Access Engineering Group, that now employs around 100 people across scaffolding, powered access, rope access, and engineering. In this episode, we talk about:🇮🇪 Leaving 1980s Ireland during the unemployment years, working construction in London, and landing in Perth just after the America's Cup win🏗️ Building Celtic Scaffolding from a single ute and lockup into Access Engineering Group, and why every business owner needs an exit strategy from day one👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How meeting his wife and having kids became the real catalyst for growing the business⚰️ A workplace tragedy in 2011 that changed how Damian leads, and what the company learned from it🎧 Coaching the Australian ladies' Gaelic team to a World Cup win, and why he still weighs up a return to Ireland every few years🤝 Networking advice for newcomers to Perth, from GAA and the pub to Irish groups online This is a conversation about emigration, building something from nothing, and staying connected to home while putting down roots eighteen thousand kilometres away. Whether you're Irish in Perth, running a trade business, or just weighing up a big move of your own, there's plenty here to take something from. 🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

  2. Aug 6

    89. Nutrition For Busy Professionals

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  3. Aug 2

    88. How To Exercise For Results and Longevity

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  4. Jul 31

    87. Stress Reduction Strategies

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  5. Jul 28

    86. How To Optimise Your Sleep

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  6. Jul 2

    85. Darren Peterson - The Confidence to Speak Up

    “You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the first step.” After years working FIFO, Darren Peterson reached a point where anxiety, poor sleep, alcohol, and gambling were taking over. That experience became the catalyst for a complete career change — one that’s now helping thousands of people take charge of their mental health, communication, and wellbeing. In this episode, we talk about: 🧠 Why Darren left a successful FIFO career to build Take Charge Wellbeing 💬 Making mindfulness and mental health practical for blue-collar workers instead of “hairy fairy” 👥 How community initiatives like Bayswater Blokes are helping men connect before they reach crisis point 🎤 Overcoming a lifelong fear of public speaking and the simple framework Darren now teaches to build real confidence 🤝 Why Mental Health First Aid should be as common as physical first aid in every workplace 💙 Practical tools anyone can use to manage stress, build resilience, and support the people around them before things become overwhelming This is an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, community, and why asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do. Whether you’re leading a team, working FIFO, running a business, or simply trying to navigate life’s pressures, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today. 🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

  7. Jun 25

    84. Doug Robertson - Build People, Build Community, Build Business

    “Business growth starts with personal growth.” From data analyst to entrepreneur, recruiter, endurance athlete, and silent retreat participant - Douglas Robertson has built a business around helping people unlock opportunities while continually challenging himself to grow. In this episode, I sit down with Doug to discuss recruitment, leadership, fitness, entrepreneurship, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you deliberately step into discomfort. We talk about: 📊 How Doug combined his experience in data analytics and recruitment to build one of Perth’s leading specialist recruitment agencies for data, software, and AI talent 🤝 Why his philosophy of Build People, Build Community, Build Business has become the foundation of his company’s growth and reputation 📈 The leadership lessons he’s learned scaling a niche business and why “high expectations, high support” drives performance better than micromanagement 🏃 How fitness, half marathons, mountain climbs, and challenging physical goals help him become a better business owner, leader, and partner 🧘 What he learned from completing a six-day silent retreat in Bali and how it changed the way he handles stress, setbacks, and uncertainty 🚫 Why quitting alcohol became one of the most important decisions of his life and created the space for greater self-awareness, career growth, and entrepreneurship This is a conversation about personal growth, building meaningful relationships, creating community, and continually pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. 🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere else you get your podcasts.

  8. Jun 18

    83. Paula Rogers - The Power of Saying Yes

    “You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. Sometimes the best opportunities come from saying yes.” Paula Rogers left recession-era Ireland, built a career in London, and eventually found her home in Perth. Along the way she’s led publishing businesses, major industry organisations, state-wide policy conversations, and some of WA’s most influential networks. In this episode, we talk about: 🌍 Leaving Ireland for London and later taking the leap to Perth with two young children 📚 Building a career through unexpected opportunities, from publishing books to leading major business organisations 🤝 Why networking isn’t about collecting contacts, it’s about generosity, gratitude, and paying it forward 🎤 Overcoming imposter syndrome, finding your voice, and stepping into leadership roles you never thought you’d have 🏙️ The power of a “Team Perth” mindset and why WA should stop being Australia’s best-kept secret ❤️ Balancing ambition, family, motherhood, and reflecting on what really matters as a new grandmother Paula shares an honest look at building a life on the other side of the world, the importance of saying yes to opportunities, and why no one succeeds alone. This episode is packed with lessons on leadership, connection, community, and creating opportunities through relationships. 🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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What’s The Craic with host Odhran McCorry is a podcast about the journeys behind success. Every episode starts with a simple Irish question: What’s the craic? From there, the conversation goes wherever the story leads. The risks people took. The lessons they learned. The failures that shaped them. The moments that changed everything. You’ll hear from founders, leaders, athletes and operators talking honestly about the road that got them to where they are today. Real conversations. Real stories. No script. Where the craic flows and the stories get told. Welcome to What’s The Craic. 🍀

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  • Creator
    Odhran McCorry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Odhran McCorry
  • Show Website
    What's The Craic Podcast

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