On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast Simon K speaks to actress Kami Cotler, famous for playing Elizabeth Walton in the classic TV show The Waltons.

Host Simon K takes a deep dive into the life and career of Kami Cotler, the talented actress who played the role of Elizabeth Walton for nine seasons.

So, what is Kami Cotler up to now? We'll answer all these questions and more as we explore her life, and look back on some of the memorable Waltons episodes.

Join us for an exclusive interview with Kami Cotler as she shares her thoughts on her most memorable roles, including her time on "The Waltons," as well as her other movies and TV shows. You'll get to know the actress beyond her on-screen persona and discover the person behind the role.

If you're a true fan of "The Waltons" and Kami Cotler, then this is one podcast you won't want to miss. Tune in to "Gets to know...Kami Cotler" and get ready to be entertained, informed, and inspired by one of TV’s most beloved actresses.

Simon & Kami speak about:

•Being recognised as Elizabeth Walton these days

•Starting out as a young actress

•Where is the real Walton mountain?

•The Walton's house

•The Walton's episode,"The Foundling"

•The Walton's young stars

•The Walton's & religion

•Escapism in the Walton's storylines

•The Walton's on air after all these years

•Looking familiar to The Walton's fans

•The famous Goodnight Johnboy line...

•Being a child actor on a TV show & it's challenges

•Central characters Mary Ellen & John Boy on the Waltons

•Earl Hamner telling his story through Johnboy

•Similarities between The Waltons & Little house on the prairie

•Michael Learned being everyone's mother

•Changing professions for Kami Cotler

•Life for an actor after the fame

•A possible return to Walton mountain?

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• Irish oscar nominations
• Working with amazing talent
• The right financing is the key
• How Mary started in the business
• Finding the real life stories
• Mary's new movie Bird's eye
• The road to becoming a producer
• The perfect storm for movie making
• Everybody wants a piece of the pie...
• The hidden art of producing...
• Mary's career as a rock journalist
• Do you get starstruck Mary?
• East coast to West coast...
• Mary's philantrophy work
• The politics behind helping the victims...
• Is Hollywood still male dominated?
• Agesim in Holywood
• Have the TV streaming services changed the industry?

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast,Simon K speaks to Singer Eleanor Shanley.

Simon & Eleanor speak all about:

05:36 Her musical beginnings....

08:29 Other passions...

10:57 Joining DeDannan

11:46 From an office to being a gigging musician...

12:51 A culture shock for a young woman....

14:35 The good old days in ANCO.....

16:08 A musicians life on tour....

16:40 Filling the shoes of Dolores Keane....

18:37 Eleanor's next move....

19:15 Singing in different styles....

20:36 Early musical influences.....

21:08 Working with Ronnie Drew....

23:02 Watching a legend slip away....

24:48 The challenges of working with other artists

26:22Collaborations...

27:34 Working with guitarist John Feely...

28:24 Spanish songs & Ronnie's spanish

29:53 The story behind Garradice...

31:09 Countries frequently toured in...

32:23 The recording of the album Canción de amor.

35:45 Recording in Meelick church

43:08 Guest performance-Galway to Graceland

Eleanor Shanley is one of Ireland’s most loved and respected vocalists.In her long and rich career, we have enjoyed Eleanor’s many solo performances and recordings in addition to her body of work from her wonderful collaborative projects both recordings and live performances. A beautiful career in itself with De Danann marked Eleanor’s baptism to her professional career, her fondly remembered period working with good friend and Irish icon Ronnie Drew, Mike Hanrahan and her work with Donal Lunny, Garadice and long-time friend and leading classical guitarist, John Feeley are just a few names from many.

Eleanor has worked alongside many other great musicians through the years and also recorded with The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, U2 and too many more both at home & internationally to mention here.

Web: https://www.eleanorshanley.ie/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channelUC4T9pJCnQmpa3vXf8q1yzBA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eleanorshanley?lang=en

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleanor.shanley/

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Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eleanor-shanley/177044950

Discography:https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/961962-Eleanor-Shanley

On this episode Simon speaks to TV presenter,fashion designer

and EDI speaker Brendan Courtney.

Simon and Brendan speak about his career and how it all began,the challenges he faced,the obstacles he overcame, and where he is in his life nowadays and the great work he does for other organisations and people.

One of Ireland’s best known and well-loved TV Presenters, Broadcaster, Activist and Designer. Brendan Courtney has established himself as an intelligent, insightful generous host, on “Keys to my Life”, his original TV format currently broadcasting Sunday nights RTE1. At the same time, he is one of Ireland’s most trusted, empathetic and safe pair of hands on his recent 'Live Studio' series, RTE1’s ‘Ireland on Call’ .

Starting his career as a TV researcher he has been a TV Presenter for over 20 years. He has hosted countless TV series in Ireland and the UK including his own self titled terrestrial TV talk show. Selling his first TV format ‘Wanderlust” to 19 countries, he went on to start, run and successfully exit his London based TV production company 'Giant film & TV'.

Brendan also runs his own successful women’s wear fashion label ‘Lennon Courtney’ with his business partner Sonya Lennon, with whom he has also co-written two No.1 books on confidence and style.

Using his profile to advocate for equality in the areas of health, housing, age and gender he recently achieved first-class honours in Europe's first Masters of Business (MBA) Degree in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

Brendan was one of the key public faces of the ‘Yes Equality’ Marriage Referendum and as Ireland's first openly Gay TV presenter, he has always crusaded for equality across gender, LGBTQ, age and housing. He is a regular corporate speaker on Equality, Inclusion & Diversity to audiences across the Globe.

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His unique approach, engaging voice and personal story inspires awareness and makes an impact for positive change.

Web:https://www.brendancourtney.com/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/BrendanCourtney

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-courtney-034a1569/

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On this episode of Simon speaks to broadcaster Mike Sheridan.

Simon and Mike speak about his career so far,meeting top international actors and celebrities from TV,movies and the political spectrum.

He also talks about his start in the industry and how he gambled on himself to create his own show and his personal goals and achievements in sport and making documentaries.

Mike Sheridan is a broadcaster, producer, and journalist with 16 years experience in the Irish media industry. He has edited some of the biggest publications in the country, JOE.ie and Entertainment.ie, as well as most recently overseeing the relaunch of Reach Ireland outlet Buzz.ie as editor.

Mike has featured in many national newspapers and magazines - including the cover of FIT Magazine and another cover for Tatler Man - most recently being interviewed about the success of The Delve in The Sunday World newspaper.

In a freelance capacity Mike has written extensively for Brown Thomas Men's Magazine, The Irish Independent. The Irish Times and Unilad on everything from politics to culture and style

As a broadcaster, Mike has hosted live radio shows on numerous stations and presented live television on the national broadcaster, RTE. In 2011 Mike produced and featured in the ultramarathon documentary Challenge 126 - raising almost €50k for charity. The following year he produced and starred in the MMA doc Barbaric Gentlemen, which also featured Conor McGregor and Dana White. One of the most in-demand facilitators working today, Mike has interviewed the likes of Al Gore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Spicer, Reese Witherspoon, Amanda Knox, Jordan Peterson, Jake Tapper, Keanu Reeves and countless others from the world of sports, current affairs and entertainment. His interviews have been viewed well over 50 million times online.

As an event host, Mike has interviewed Netflix stars on sold out nationwide tours in the likes of iconic Dublin venue Vicar Street, and has worked with brands such as Budweiser, Carlsberg, Arnotts, Jameson, Nivea Men, Paramount Pictures, Bestseller and more.

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In this episode Simon K speaks with Irish singer/songwriter and 2003 Eurovision entrant Mickey Joe Harte.

Mickey Joe also won the 2003 You’re a star talent show.

Simon & Mickey Joe speak about his life growing up during the troubles in Northern Ireland,his career so far,being in Eurovision,winning You’re a star and how his musical journey has evolved.

Mickey Joe also sings a wonderful version of his new single Derry girl on the show.

Mickey 'Joe' Harte has been a mainstay of the Irish roots and popular music scene for more than 15 years. He has multiple Platinum records to his credit including #1's and many Top 20 hits on the Irish charts. Back in 2003 he represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest with "We've Got the World" and placed 11th and reached #1 on the Irish Single Chart.

Mickey Joe Harte is back with a brand new single ‘Derry Girl’ – his first in 3 years – and is currently working on pre-production for his next album.

‘Derry Girl’ is released across all digital platforms through Swerve Music Limited.

‘Derry Girl’ is the first single Mickey has released in 3 years following his last long play record ‘Me Two’ released in 2018. ‘Derry Girl’ was recorded in Attica Studios with producer/engineer Tommy Mc Laughlin and mastered in London with John Davis. This upbeat single tells the story of dating a girl from the wrong side of town, religion or beliefs shouldn’t matter when it’s love…

Mickey Joe Harte is back with a brand new single ‘Derry Girl’ – his first in 3 years – and is currently working on pre-production for his next album.

‘Derry Girl’ is released across all digital platforms through Swerve Music Limited.

‘Derry Girl’ is the first single Mickey has released in 3 years following his last long play record ‘Me Two’ released in 2018. ‘Derry Girl’ was recorded in Attica Studios with producer/engineer Tommy Mc Laughlin and mastered in London with John Davis. This upbeat single tells the story of dating a girl from the wrong side of town, religion or beliefs shouldn’t matter when it’s love…

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New single Derry girl:

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In this episode Simon speaks to Colin Devlin from Irish rock group the Devlins.

Simon and Colin discuss the Devlins return with a new album,his solo career,working with Daniel Lanois,being friends with U2 and how they toured their way to success with lots of talent,hard work and creativity.

Colin also sings a wonderful song on the show......

I hope you enjoy it.

As a big Devlin's fan I really did and it makes for an interesting chat.

Don't miss it!

Colin Devlin is a musician from Newry, Ireland.

He also is the singer and songwriter of Ireland based internationally acclaimed rock band The Devlins.

The Devlins have released four albums to date with their international career spanning three decades.The cinematic atmosphere of their music has attracted many film directors and music supervisors over the years and their songs have been used in numerous international film and tv projects including the Batman Forever soundtrack, several HBO shows including ‘Six Feet Under’ and the movie ‘Closer’ to name a few.

In this episode Simon K speaks to singer songwriter and musical artist Eleanor McEvoy.

Simon & Eleanor speak about her beginnings in music,when success came and how she has evolved in the music industry.

Eleanor also sings a beautiful song on the show.

Eleanor McEvoy (born 22 January 1967) is one of Ireland's most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters. McEvoy composed the song "Only A Woman's Heart", the title track of "A Woman's Heart", the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.

In a world where the word star and the gift of talent are often devalued, McEvoy is neither an overnight success nor a four week wonder. A musician and songwriter of note, the real deal, possessing all of the qualities that go to make up the complete artist. Her career began at the age of four when she took piano lessons, taking up violin at the age of eight. Upon finishing school she attended Trinity College in Dublin where she studied music by day and worked in pit orchestras and music clubs by night.

McEvoy graduated from Trinity and was accepted into the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland where she worked four years before finally taking the plunge to concentrate on her passion for songwriting. After a long hard slog, the girl who spent the year of 1988 busking in Union Square, New York had come a long way, a route that took her through the disciplines of classical music, Irish traditional music and contemporary music to a point where she finally found success in 1992.

It happened when one of her songs "Only a Woman's Heart" inspired the title for, and appeared on, the "A Woman's Heart" anthology album. It has since gone on to become the best selling album in Irish history, staying in the Irish Top 10 for over a year. Since then McEvoy has gone on to become an artist and performer known throughout the world. Her critically-acclaimed canon of work spans six albums, several singles and appearances on numerous compilation albums and is today recognised as Ireland’s most successful female singer songwriter having enjoyed personal chart success and numerous cover versions of her songs. (Emmylou Harris, Mary Black, Phil Coulter, amongst others). Her song “All I Have” features in the HBO cult series “Six Feet Under”

Her co-writing song credits have seen her published with fellow writers and performers such as Rodney Crowell, Lloyd Cole, Johnny Rivers, Brad Parker, Henry Priestman and Dave Rotheray.

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In this episode Simon K speaks to Ian Bailey about his life since being accused of murder in 1996.

Ian Bailey is an English journalist and poet living in West Cork who was arrested twice and convicted in absentia in relation to the murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier,on the 23rd of December 1996, but maintains his innocence.

Ian Kenneth Bailey was born in Manchester, England. He worked variously as a freelance journalist, sometimes published under the name Eoin Bailey, and a fish farm worker and held a market stall selling pizzas and poems. He moved to Ireland in 1991 and lived with his partner, Jules Thomas, in Goleen from 1992 until their separation in 2021.

In 2019 he was tried and convicted in a french court for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier and sentenced to 25 years in a french prison.

The Irish government refuse to recognise the court proceedings and thus far have not granted the extradition.

This year the Gardai will open this cold case for further review with Ian Bailey offering to assist them in any way possible.

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On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast Simon speaks to author and motivational speaker Zoe Holohan.

On 23 July 2018, in the seaside town of Mati in Greece, Zoe Holohan and her husband of four days were enjoying the beginning of their honeymoon. Then disaster struck. Unprecedented wildfires swept through the area, killing 102 people. Zoe and Brian fled their villa, chased by the flames, running for their lives. Ultimately Zoe was one of the few survivors from the area, having been miraculously rescued from the boot of a burning car just seconds from death. She suffered severe burns all over her face and body, and her beloved husband Brian lost his life before her eyes.

In her book “As the smoke clears” Zoe reveals the emotional journey of grappling with the loss of her true love and partner, as well as her own incredible fight for survival, learning how to walk, talk and use her limbs again, and a future facing PTSD and a heavily scarred body.

Simon and Zoe speak about the events of that day and how Zoe faces every day as a new challenge and tries to continue her work as a means to heal herself and help others, and also in the memory of her husband Brian.

They also talk about her book “As the smoke clears”

As the Smoke Clears is a deeply personal journey through a life-altering year which, at its heart, teaches us to seek hope, happiness, and sometimes even humour in the most tragic of circumstances, and to find comfort in the enduring kindness of our fellow human beings.

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