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Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

Apr 26, 2021

Jaz Mooney is a publican from Northern Ireland who built-up an insane portfolio of pubs during the Troubles like The Fly bar, Madison’s Hotel, McHugh’s, The Nothern Whig, Ryan’s Bar and Grill, The Kings Head, The Globe Bar, Apartment Bar, The Rotterdam Bar and of course The Botanic Inn (aka The Bot!)
 
 
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Apr 19, 2021

Hello! Today is a bit of an experimental episode where I catch up with Rob Cantle from the Producer's Club to talk through his favourite Best Of Belfast podcast episodes!

 

The idea is simple: what if every quarter or so, we hop on a pod with a listener to swap notes and stories about some episodes from deep within the...


Apr 12, 2021

Hey friends — bringing something a little different to you today — a slow-cooked conversation with good friend and fellow creative Simon Worthington.

 

We cover a lot of random things in this chat from our Queen's Gambit-inspired chess obsession, skateboarding, writing and early mornings, but the real meat and...


Apr 5, 2021

Samuel Davidson (1846 – 1921) was an engineer from Belfast who invented the air conditioning fan, brought tea to Northern Ireland and founded Sirocco Works — a manufacturer of machines that employed over 1000 people.

 

He was also a self-taught musician, photographer and world-traveller in a time when ‘a business...


Apr 1, 2021

One of the most talked-about moments on the show.

 

Found it on the hard drive the other day and couldn't resist sharing it. Hope it gives you a laugh.

 

Full episode with Emer here: https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/emer-maguire-comedian