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Talk Like That

Talk Like That features one‑to‑one conversations with creatives from Northern Ireland’s cultural scene. Hosted by various presenters including Debbie McGory, Karen Mooney and others, the series ran from May 2018 through December 2024.

Musicians include Ciarán Mac Gowan discussing his original songs, Eimear McGeown, String Ninjas and Becah. Writers featured are Angela Graham on her Christmas poetry collection, Malachi O’Doherty, Liz Weir (recently awarded an MBE for storytelling), Sarah McCreedy and Jane Talbot. Filmmakers and visual artists appear too: Gregg Houston on making music videos for Two Door Cinema Club and Noel Gallagher, photographer Inge Persyn, and artist Alistair MacKenzie. Other guests span an arborist, abandoned buildings explorer, and various community figures.

The format is straightforward interview – guest and host in dialogue, covering careers, creative processes and recent work. It captures a cross‑section of Belfast’s cultural output across six years.

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Talk Like That: Chris Difford

Francis Jones talks to Chris Difford, the founding member of the 70’s new wave band Squeeze.
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23/05/2019

Talk Like That: Stephen Beggs

In conversation with the actor and playwright, Stephen Beggs.
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14/05/2019

Talk Like That: Alice La

Karen Mooney in conversation with Banbridge musician Alice La.
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09/05/2019

Talk Like That: Sam Davidson

Debbie McGrory talks to singer and guitarist Sam Davidson who took over frontman duties for the reforming of the band Taste in 1996.
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18/04/2019

Talk Like That: Jude Johnstone

Karen Mooney discusses a journey in award winning songwriting with Jude Johnstone.
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27/03/2019

Talk Like That: Conal Montgomery

Debbie McGrory talks to musician, Conal Montgomery about his new band, Stillwater and what has inspired his latest solo album.
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07/02/2019

Talk Like That: Sarah McCreedy

Debbie McGrory in conversation with singer/songwriter Sarah McCreedy.
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15/01/2019

Talk Like That: Joe O’Sullivan

Debbie McGrory talks to musician and professor Joe O’Sullivan about his latest album ‘Another Light’ and his work as an oncologist treating cancer patients who have become inspiration for his music.
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19/12/2018

Talk Like That: Tony Wright

Francis Jones talks to musician Tony Wright about his first book which tells tales of his adventures as a musician.
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14/11/2018

Talk Like That: Rory Friers

Francis Jones talks to local musician Rory Friers about his instrumental rock band And So I Watch You From Afar.
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30/05/2018

Talk Like That: Alistair MacKenzie

Debbie McGrory sits down with local bass player Ali MacKenzie to talk about his music career and his new instrumental album ‘Space Debris’.
Show added:
03/05/2018

Talk Like That: Eimear McGeown

Irish flautist Eimear McGeown has steadily built a reputation as a versatile and talented flautist who excels in both classical and Irish flute.
Show added:
02/05/2018
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