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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: Laurence McKeown

Debbie McGrory in conversation with drummer, Laurence McKeown, who has played in Bap Kennedy’s band among others.
Show added:
14/08/2017

Talk Like That: Rocky O’Reilly

Francis Jones talks to musician and studio owner Rocky O’Reilly about his career in music and his production of some of the most popular local albums of recent times.
Show added:
13/07/2017

Talk Like That: Brendan Monaghan

Debbie McGrory in conversation with singer-songwriter Brendan Monaghan.
Show added:
06/07/2017

Talk Like That: Del Halligan

Debbie McGrory in conversation with musician Del Halligan.
Show added:
08/05/2017

Talk Like That: Marilyn Arsem

Artist Marilyn Arsem talks to Connor McKernan about her work on a visit to Belfast.
Show added:
20/04/2017

Talk like That: Dee Hanna

Musician Dee Hanna in conversation with Debbie McGrory.
Show added:
10/03/2017

Talk Like That: Alan McKelvey

Debbie McGrory in conversation with musician Alan McKelvey.
Show added:
20/02/2017

Talk Like That: Michael McHale

Connor McKernan interviews Internationally renowned concert pianist Michael McHale at Queens University.
Show added:
24/11/2016

Talk Like That: NW 200 Alastair Seeley

Following their successful programme “The NW200 – Highlights of the 1990’s” the production team of Colin James & Janice Webb have started on their next project covering the 17 wins by Alastair Seeley at the NW200.
Show added:
10/10/2016

Talk Like That: Ray Gange

Ray Gange talks about his life as a punk and his experiences working with The Clash on the rockumentary ‘Rude Boy’.
Show added:
30/05/2016

Talk Like That: Michael Bradley

Connor McKernan chats to Michael Bradley, an original member of iconic band The Undertones about his career in music and his new book about the Derry band.
Show added:
16/05/2016

Talk Like That: Greg Cowan

Greg Cowan talks about his life as a member of the Belfast punk band ‘The Outcasts’.
Show added:
22/04/2016
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