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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: Eric Bell Part 2

Debbie McGrory in conversation with Belfast rock and blues musician, Eric Bell, founder member and the original guitarist of the rock group, Thin Lizzy.
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15/03/2018

Talk Like That: Willy Vlautin

Willy Vlautin (born 1967) is an American author, musician and songwriter.
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02/03/2018

Talk Like That: Eric Bell Part 1

Debbie McGrory in conversation with Belfast rock and blues musician, Eric Bell, founder member and the original guitarist of the rock group, Thin Lizzy.
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07/02/2018

Talk Like That: Michael Cunningham

Debbie McGrory in conversation with Belfast musician and songwriter Michael Cunningham.
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02/02/2018

Talk Like That: Shane Lynch

Robin Elliott interviews singer songwriter Sean Lynch, best known as a member of Boyzone.
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27/01/2018

Talk Like That: Dom Martin & Matt Hewer

Debbie McGrory talks to musicians Dom Martin and Matt Hewer who together form the duo ‘Dom Martin and the Furious Thirst’
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29/12/2017

Talk Like That: Chris Todd

Musician Chris Todd from the band Hardchargers talks about his career and the new album Scarecrow.
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05/12/2017

Talk Like That: Billy Payne

Billy Payne is a self proclaimed Country & Western Outlaw musician, with a career spanning over two decades.
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19/11/2017

Talk Like That: Will Alexander

Debbie McGrory talks to musician Will Alexander about his life and work.
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16/11/2017

Talk Like That: Lee Hedley

Debbie McGrory in conversation with Blues musician Lee Hedley.
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08/11/2017

Talk Like That: Simon Yates

Francis Jones talks to the mountaineer about his adventures climbing some of the worlds most dangerous peaks.
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03/10/2017

Talk Like That: Davy Watson

Debbie McGrory talks to musician Davy Watson about his life and career and working on his new album.
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27/09/2017
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