Create! Podcast by Braw Talent

Braw Talent

Create! Podcast by Braw Talent is hosted by Irish entertainer and educator Colm Keegan, a founding member of Braw Talent. In each episode, Colm interviews leading figures from the creative industries to inspire listeners who are starting their own creative journeys. Expect insights, tips, and stories from successful practitioners that will help you navigate your own path. Braw Talent, a Social Enterprise based in Glasgow, is dedicated to breaking down barriers in the creative sector, ensuring that young people, regardless of background, have the skills, tools, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s dynamic and thriving creative industries.

Episodes

  1. David Munro

    12/17/2020

    David Munro

    Season 1, Episode 8: David Munro chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 8 - DAVID MUNRO: Episode 8 of our final episode of our Create! Podcast  Season 1 and features an interview with Glasgow composer, pianist, visual artist and Music Director or Celtic Thunder David Munro.  David's broad-ranging career has led him to work as a musical director, répétiteur, composer and choral conductor in ballet, opera, musical theatre and, later, as a producer and arranger in commercial music. Throughout this Podcast he chats with Colm about his fascinating journey to date, whilst also gets the listener into the festive spirit as they discuss a number of David's orchestral arrangments from Celtic Thunder's Christmas Voices album. It's an absolute pleasure to welcome David onto the Create! Podcast.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

    59 min
  2. Damian McGinty

    12/10/2020

    Damian McGinty

    Season 1, Episode 7: Damian McGinty chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 7 - DAMIAN MCGINTY: Episode 7 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer/actor and Celtic Thunder star Damian McGinty.  Damian rose to fame with Celtic Thunder at the young age of 14 before touring the world with them, recording several #1 selling DVDs and Albums along the way. He then entered and won the TV competition The Glee Project and featured on the Glee show itself for two seasons before returning to the Celtic Thunder setup alongside our host, Colm Keegan. It's an absolute pleasure to welcome Damian onto the Create! Podcast.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

    58 min
  3. Chloe Agnew

    12/03/2020

    Chloe Agnew

    Season 1, Episode 6: Chloe Agnew chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 6 - CHLOE AGNEW: Episode 6 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer and Celtic Woman star Chloe Agnew.  Chloe rose to stardom at the young age of 15 as one of the original principal singers of world music show Celtic Woman. Since then Chloe has toured the world with this record selling production and has toured as a solo artist across the US. Her debut original Christmas single 'From Me To You' has just been released and we're thrilled Chloe could find the time to join our Create! Podcast. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

    50 min
  4. Danny O'Donoghue

    11/26/2020

    Danny O'Donoghue

    Season 1, Episode 5: Danny O'Donoghue chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 5 - DANNY O'DONOGHUE: Episode 5 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer-songwriter Danny O'Donoghue. Throughout this episode we talk about the importance of mental health; the feeling of performing to a sold-out stadium in your hometown for the first time (no pun intended!); becoming a judge on The Voice UK and advice Danny has for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

    48 min
  5. Josie Long

    11/19/2020

    Josie Long

    Josie Long Chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan EPISODE 4 - JOSIE LONG: In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Colm Keegan interviews British comedian and actor Josie Long. A seasoned stand-up performer, Josie has toured extensively, written for radio and TV, and appeared on popular shows such as Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the If.comeddies Best Newcomer Award for her show Kindness and Exuberance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also been nominated three times for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. Beyond her career in comedy, Josie co-founded the charity Arts Emergency in 2013, providing mentorship and support to young people impacted by rising tuition fees and arts cuts. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: Hosted by Colm Keegan, the Create! Podcast features inspiring conversations with creative professionals, offering insights and practical advice for those embarking on their own creative journeys. ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Glasgow-based Social Enterprise committed to ensuring that creative opportunities are accessible to all. We empower young people with the tools, skills, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s vibrant creative industries. ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, co-founder of Braw Talent, is an Irish entertainer and educator, best known as a principal singer with the world music show Celtic Thunder. Colm brings warmth and expertise to every episode, guiding engaging conversations with a variety of creative talents.

    59 min
  6. Nathan Carter

    11/11/2020

    Nathan Carter

    Nathan Carter Chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan EPISODE 3 - NATHAN CARTER: In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Colm Keegan interviews country music sensation Nathan Carter. Nathan shares his journey from growing up in Liverpool and discovering music at a young age to performing regularly in the Irish community. He discusses his rise to fame, including headlining Dublin's 3Arena and hosting his own show on RTÉ. Nathan also delves into his brand-new album, The Best of the First 10 Years, released today, November 12th. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: Hosted by Colm Keegan, the Create! Podcast brings listeners inspiring stories and insights from creative professionals, offering practical advice for anyone on their own creative journey. ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Glasgow-based Social Enterprise that strives to make creative opportunities accessible to all, empowering young people with the skills and confidence to build careers in Scotland’s thriving creative industries. ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, co-founder of Braw Talent, is an Irish entertainer and educator best known as a principal singer with the world music show Celtic Thunder. As the host of the Create! Podcast, he brings his experience and passion for creativity to every conversation.

    46 min
  7. Stuart Murdoch

    11/04/2020

    Stuart Murdoch

    Stuart Murdoch Chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan EPISODE 2 - STUART MURDOCH: In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Colm Keegan sits down with Stuart Murdoch, the Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and frontman of indie music group Belle & Sebastian. Stuart reflects on his upbringing in Scotland, the challenges he faced while launching his music career, and how he stayed motivated after achieving international success. He also shares his experience transitioning into filmmaking with his musical drama God Help The Girl. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: Hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan, the Create! Podcast brings inspiring conversations with creative professionals, offering listeners insights and advice as they navigate their own creative journeys. ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Glasgow-based Social Enterprise committed to ensuring that creative opportunities are accessible to all. We empower young people with the skills, tools, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s growing creative industries. ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, co-founder of Braw Talent, is an Irish entertainer and educator, best known as a principal singer with the world music show Celtic Thunder. With a passion for creativity and learning, Colm leads each episode with warmth and insight.

    1h 1m
  8. Doug King

    10/28/2020

    Doug King

    Doug King Chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan EPISODE 1 - DOUG KING: In the debut episode of the Create! Podcast, host Colm Keegan sits down with Glasgow-based writer and director Doug King, whose debut film was nominated for a BIFA Discovery Award. Doug shares his journey into the world of film, the inspiration behind his latest short, Do No Harm, released this week, and reflects on the early influences that shaped his career. Aspiring filmmakers, take note—Doug also offers valuable advice for those looking to break into the industry. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: Hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan, the Create! Podcast explores the creative journeys of industry professionals, offering listeners inspiration and practical insights as they embark on their own creative paths. ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise based in Glasgow, Scotland, passionate about making creative opportunities accessible to all. We empower young people with the skills, tools, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s dynamic creative industries. ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, co-founder of Braw Talent, is an Irish entertainer and music teacher, best known as a principal singer with the world music show Celtic Thunder. His passion for education and creativity shines through in every episode of the podcast.

    44 min

  9. 10/19/2020 ·  Bonus

    Pilot - Who are Braw Talent?

    Braw Talent's Create! Podcast: Season 1 - Pilot SEASON 1 PILOT: Get a sneak peek before our official launch! In this pilot episode, we introduce what the Create! Podcast is all about, offering a glimpse into Braw Talent, our mission, and some highlights from our past projects. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: Hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan, this podcast features inspiring conversations with creative professionals, offering listeners valuable insights and advice as they embark on their own creative paths. ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Based in Glasgow, Braw Talent is a passionate Social Enterprise committed to ensuring that creative opportunities aren’t dictated by background or postcode. We empower young people with the skills, tools, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s thriving creative industries. ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, co-founder of Braw Talent, is an Irish entertainer best known as a principal singer with the world music show Celtic Thunder. As a qualified music teacher, Colm brings both expertise and passion to the role of podcast host.

    28 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Create! Podcast by Braw Talent is hosted by Irish entertainer and educator Colm Keegan, a founding member of Braw Talent. In each episode, Colm interviews leading figures from the creative industries to inspire listeners who are starting their own creative journeys. Expect insights, tips, and stories from successful practitioners that will help you navigate your own path. Braw Talent, a Social Enterprise based in Glasgow, is dedicated to breaking down barriers in the creative sector, ensuring that young people, regardless of background, have the skills, tools, and confidence to pursue careers in Scotland’s dynamic and thriving creative industries.

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