Best Brian Costello Podcasts (2025)

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Coming Soon: (The Monosyllabic Mini-)Season 2 1:49

15h ago1:49

1:49

We have a clutch of new shows coming very soon with names you might expect...or not.By Sandy Smallens

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Tolu Makay 32:05

4d ago32:05

32:05

Nigerian-born, Offaly-raised singer Tolü Makay joins Sean to share her journey from church choirs to viral fame. A soulful artist and mental health advocate, she opens up about leaving the corporate world to follow her passion—and what future success truly looks like.By RTÉ

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#45: REPLAY: Thriving amidst transformation, with Steve Blum, Autodesk 29:45

6d ago29:45

29:45

We aired this episode a little while ago, but thought it had some amazing insights we thought were worth sharing again. Today we’re going to talk about building a change maker culture and how you can help your teams to thrive among change, instead of being disrupted by it. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Steve Blum, Chief Operati…

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Dr Brian Pennie 43:58

11d ago43:58

43:58

Dr Brian Pennie speaks to Seán about his journey from heroin addiction to recovery, and how it led him to a new life studying the mind and helping others change theirs. They discuss addiction, trauma, and the hope that comes with healing. Note: Help available at https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/By RTÉ

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#44: Why "slow" experiences are the new "site is down" with Gerardo Dada, Catchpoint 31:22

13d ago31:22

31:22

When your site is technically "up" but takes too long to load, customers don’t care—it might as well be down. Why is “slow” the new “down”, and how is that reshaping the way organizations think about digital experience? Today I’m joined by Gerardo Dada, Chief Marketing Officer at Catchpoint, a leader in digital experience monitoring. Gerardo recent…

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Cathy Kelly 36:04

18d ago36:04

36:04

Writer and journalist Cathy Kelly speaks to Seán about her journey from journalist to becoming one of Ireland’s best-loved authors, as well as the personal challenges she has faced in recent years. Note: This discussion includes a reference to suicide. Advice is available at https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/…

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New York Jets 2025 Schedule Release & Reaction | Gang's All Here Live 47:57

19d ago47:57

47:57

Brian Costello, Ryan Sampson & Frankie Vittorini break down and react to the Jets 2025 schedule and how the team could fare this season.By New York Post

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Lelia Doolan 42:23

25d ago42:23

42:23

A pioneer in Irish media and the arts, Lelia Doolan reflects on her resignation from Teilifís Éireann to becoming the first female Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre. She also discusses her ongoing activism, including the fight to reopen Galway’s Pálás cinema.By RTÉ

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#43: Localizing video using AI with Guy Piekarz from Panjaya 22:08

27d ago22:08

22:08

Most brands invest heavily in content creation, but how much of that content actually reaches global audiences in a way that feels authentic? With 94% of B2B buyers saying they are more likely to engage with leadership and conference videos in their local language, companies are missing a massive opportunity. How can AI-powered video localization r…

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Colm Flynn 44:01

1M ago44:01

44:01

In the final days before the papal conclave to elect the next Pope, Seán speaks to Vatican-based journalist and Clare native, Colm Flynn. They discuss possible contenders and why Colm will always be grateful to the late Pope Francis for helping him meet his wife.By RTÉ

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EVALUATING the Jets 2025 Draft Class | Gang's All Here - Ep. 223 43:21

1M ago43:21

43:21

Coz, Ryan & Frankie break down the Jets draft class. They discuss how the offense will look different in 2025 with Justin Fields at QB. Coz debates if this year's roster is better than last year and Frankie still can't believe the Jets didn't draft a QB this year.By New York Post

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Paul Costelloe 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

Well-known designer Paul Costelloe discusses his relationship with the late Diana, Princess of Wales, his ongoing ambition as he approaches his 80th birthday this summer and turns the tables when he asks Sean a burning question.By RTÉ

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Laura Coleman 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

Laura Coleman is psychologist and psychotherapist for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. She reveals why she believes we do not need to fear death. Trigger warning: This podcast includes a discussion around suicide, please find a link to a webpage with relevant contact information Helplines - https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/…

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Éamon Ó Cuiv 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

Éamon Ó Cuív is not only a former Government Minister and TD but as he explains to Sean O’Rourke, he is also a dedicated campaigner and prison negotiator. Éamon also opens up about his grandfather, Fianna Fáil founder, Taoiseach and former President of Ireland Éamon de Valera plus he shares his own aspirations for the party his Grandfather began.…

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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Sinéad Burke 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Sinéad Burke is a writer, disability campaigner and entrepreneur. Sinéad explains to Sean why she is on a mission to create a more equitable and accessible world and discusses the impact the European Accessibility Act, which will come into effect in June 2025 will make.By RTÉ

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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Colm O'Rourke 44:21

2M ago44:21

44:21

Colm O’Rourke is a Gaelic football manager, retired secondary school principal, sports broadcaster, and columnist. He also has two All-Irelands medals and was Player of the Year in 1991. He discusses his passion for education, his biggest achievements away from the medals and glory, plus he reflects on the changes and challenges facing the GAA.…

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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Are the Jets built to win now? | Gang's All Here - Ep. 222 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

On a new episode of Gang's All Here, Coz along with Ryan and Frankie break down the Jets free agent moves and whether Glenn and Mougey have built a team that can compete and win this year. Plus we look ahead at the Jets strategy for the NFL Draft.By New York Post

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Dr Thomas McCann 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

Psychotherapist and Counsellor Dr Thomas McCann speaks to Sean about his love for the travelling community he is part of, as well as the issues and challenges they face, including that of mental health. Note: This discussion includes a reference to suicide. Help and Advice are available at https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/…

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Georgie Crawford 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

Social media star, podcaster and breast cancer survivor Georgie Crawford opens up about the night her life changed utterly in 2017 when she discovered a lump in her breast. Georgie speaks about the lengthy journey she and her husband had to take in order to expand their family, the costs involved, and she recruits a new follower in Sean O’Rourke.…

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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Ollie Jennings 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

Ollie Jennings is the Manager of ‘The Saw Doctors’, a founding member of The Galway Arts Festival, and the award-winning spectacle theatre company Macnas.By RTÉ

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“We are the most underrated and yet most important members of any band” with Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) 1:05:22

3M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Brian Ritchie is our first guest whose primary instrument - the one that helped make his band Violent Femmes a household name - is an acoustic bass. Today we hear how all that came to be, the band’s path from busking on the streets of Milwaukee to rocking stadiums, and why their approach really hasn’t changed all that much. Along the way he tells s…

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“Cool World” by Chat Pile: The Bass-ic Review 16:04

3M ago16:04

16:04

As we gear up for our next season of Four Strings and the Truth interviews, we’re introducing a new, more bite-sized feature: the Bass-ic Review. This is an analysis of new and recently released albums from the bottom up - i.e., from the point of view of the bass: the playing AND the player. And to kick things off, we’re focusing on the much-antici…

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Living Between The Songs with Klaus Flouride (Dead Kennedys) 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Dead Kennedys - the scabrous, Northern Cali-based band that taught the world how to stage dive - created some of the most indelible anthems in hardcore, naming and shaming those in charge and challenging its audience to face hard truths. The band’s gone through a few line-up changes in its 40+ years, but one constant has been the instrumental inter…

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WATT POWER with Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, dos, Il Sogno Del Marinaio, mssv, and a million other groups) 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

You didn’t think we were gonna get through this season without a dispatch from the man in the van with a bass in his hand, did you? Coming to us live and shirtless from his home base of San Pedro, CA, Mike opines on the 40th anniversary of post-punk magna carta “Double Nickels on the Dime,” how he learned new ways to collaborate in the wake of band…

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Back on His Grind with David Wm. Sims (Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid, unFact) 52:36

3M ago52:36

52:36

He first caught our ears with the propulsive lines that drove Austin weirdos Scratch Acid; and then David Wm. Sims - and SA vocalist David Yow - decided to set it all on fire, joining forces with guitarist Duane Denison and drummer Mac McNeilly to form noise rock progenitors Jesus Lizard. Now, 26 years after their last studio album, the quartet has…

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Talking about Bruce Thomas (Elvis Costello & The Attractions) with Dave Derby (Gramercy Arms, The Dambuilders, Lloyd Cole) 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

When a planned interview with Bruce Thomas fell through for…reasons, we dusted ourselves off and decided to consult with bassist/songwriter/singer Dave Derby (Gramercy Arms, The Dambuilders), no slouch on the four string himself (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFcGRQROIt0). Dave and I volley our favorite BT performances - too many to name! - and r…

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When Inspiration Strikes with Colin Moulding (XTC, The Dukes of Stratosphear, TC&I) 43:34

3M ago43:34

43:34

In South West England, in a town called Swindon, a group of disaffected youth would come together in the early 70s and create a body of songs over the next few decades whose indelible melodies and incisive lyrics would root themselves in your brain and never leave. Today’s guest, Colin Moulding, shook off XTC’s early affection for dissonance and co…

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Despair, Redemption, Legacy, Family and Keeping Going with Jah Wobble (Public Image Ltd, Invaders of the Heart, etc.) 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Generous with his time, expansive with his bass playing, and one of the funniest people I’ve ever spoken with, Jah Wobble sits down with a couple of his favorite basses to discuss the gestalt of his 45 plus years as a bass man and band leader. Musical instigator for the first (and best) couple of albums by John Lydon’s post-Sex Pistols combo Public…

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...And Now a Word From The Bass Master General with Karl Alvarez (Descendents, All, Massacre Guys) 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Grab your bonus cups and strap on your ear goggles (kinda mixing band references here) to drink of the wisdom of one Karl Alvarez, the fleet-fingered fellow who anchors and propels power pop deities Descendents (as well as their alter-ego combo, All, who are no longer active). As with many of our show’s guests, you could readily identify any of Kar…

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A Gentleman and a Ska-ler with Horace Panter (The Specials, General Public, The Dirt Road Band) 42:42

3M ago42:42

42:42

(Do I really need to write any show notes after coming up with that title?) It’s time to pick it up with Horace Panter (nickname: Sir Horace Gentleman), the man whose elastic lines launched generations of skanking acolytes. From their shambolic/iconic “Saturday Night Live” performance in 1980 all the way through waves of reunion tours that ended af…

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Fingers of Fury (Road) with Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos, AwkWard) 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

Providing the rhythmic glue for Black Flag’s mid-80s heyday was just a starting point for bassist/songwriter/singer Kira Roessler. Now, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning dialogue editor (that’s half an EGOT!) based in LA, Kira still finds time - in 30-minute increments - to lay down intricate, dueling bass lines with her sometime bandmate (and ex-husband)…

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He’s The Man with Graham Maby (Joe Jackson, Marshall Crenshaw, Freedy Johnston, Natalie Merchant) 44:19

3M ago44:19

44:19

Sonic architect Graham Maby joins us to discuss his 50-something year career, which began with him fulfilling Joe Jackson’s vision for a bass-led pop combo, resulting in some of new wave’s most memorable songs. In addition to performing with a veritable Mount Rushmore of power pop auteurs - including Marshall Crenshaw and Freedy Johnston - the UK-t…

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Feeding the Animal with Joe Lally (Fugazi, The Messthetics, Coriky) 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

Beneath Joe Lally’s low-key demeanor beats the heart of an omnivorous low-ender, a restless composer, performer and, most recently, teacher. In an expansive conversation, the man whose bass lines launched 10,000 bands takes us through his musical upbringing, touching on the origins and status of DC hardcore standard-bearers Fugazi, his later-in-lif…

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Diarmuid Gavin 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

Irish garden designer and presenter Diarmuid Gavin opens up to Sean about why he passionately wanted to change gardening forever, he speaks about his friendship with Charlie Haughey, mingling with the Royal family, and what the unwavering support of Journalist Terry Keane and her family did for his career.…

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Catherine Connolly 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

Deputy Catherine Connolly discusses her unexpected path into politics. She speaks about her surprise election as the first woman to hold the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. And reveals if she really is open to running for President.By RTÉ

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#38: The layer cake approach to branding with Allison Capaldi and Robert Wolfe, Zeck 24:19

3M ago24:19

24:19

In a world of fleeting attention spans and oversaturated markets, how can brands truly stand out and build loyalty that lasts—even when it comes to something as overlooked as board meetings? Today, we’re joined by Allison Capaldi, Senior Content Manager at Zeck, and Robert Wolfe, Founder of Zeck. Together, they’ve built not one but three successful…

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Aaron Rodgers era with the Jets is over | Gang's All Here Live 51:11

4M ago51:11

51:11

Aaron Rodgers has been informed his time with the Jets if over. He will be released a free agent. Brian Costello, Ryan Sampson & Frankie Vittorini react to the news.By New York Post

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Feargal O'Rourke 45:54

4M ago45:54

45:54

Former managing partner of PWC and current Chairperson of the IDA Feargal O'Rourke speaks with Sean about his mother, Mary O’Rourke, the sliding door moment that could have led to a career in politics, and his opinion of possible threats to Ireland's future economic success.By RTÉ

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#37: Marketing operations as a driver of growth with Mike Rizzo, MarketingOps.com 31:35

4M ago31:35

31:35

Is your marketing operations team set up to be a strategic driver of growth, or are they stuck managing tools and putting out fires? Today, we’re joined by Mike Rizzo, Founder of MarketingOps.com. Mike is here to discuss the 2024 State of the Marketing Operations Professional Report, which is based on insights from over 600 MOps professionals. This…

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Aaron Glenn is built for this! | Gang's All Here 220 46:20

4M ago46:20

46:20

On today's episode of Gang's All Here, the guys react to Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey's introductory press conference. How Aaron Glenn speaks with authenticity and how the new power structure is set up for Glenn to have full and total control of the Jets franchise.By New York Post

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New Year, New Rules, New Era 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Dan Casey was once again joined by Seamus Brady to discuss the weekend's GAA action! And boy was there plenty to talk about especially with the implementation of the new rules in Gaelic football They looked at Dublin v Mayo, Tyrone v Derry, Galway v Armagh as well as the thrilling clash of Roscommon v Down Of course they turned their attention to a…

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Victor Green Says Aaron Glenn is the BEST Choice for Jets Head Coach | Gang's All Here 219 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

Former New York Jet safety Victor Green joins the show. Victor believes Aaron Glenn is the best choice for the Jets Head Coach job and knows he will bring them back to the playoffs.By New York Post

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Jets hire Aaron Glenn as their new Head Coach | Gang's All Here 218 53:19

4M ago53:19

53:19

Jets hire Aaron Glenn as their new head coach. Ryan, Coz and Ryan discuss what this means for the Jets and their new head coach.By New York Post

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#36: Knowing when and how to automate your sales processes with Joshua Garrison, Apollo 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

In a world where sales cycles are getting longer, what’s holding your business back from reaching the right person at the right time? Today, we’re joined by Joshua Garrison, Vice President of Content Marketing and Product Education at Apollo.io, a leading go-to-market platform used by millions of sales professionals and SMBs globally. Josh is not o…

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Is Aaron Glenn the BEST Fit for the Jets Job? | Gang's All Here 217 49:55

5M ago49:55

49:55

On today's episode of Gang's All Here the guys ask Coz about his recent reports of Aaron Glenn wanting the Jets head coach job. Ryan & Frankie react to Coz's reports on the other head coaching candidates and GM interviews. Plus we give the latest timeline of when the Jets should expect to hire a new GM and Head Coach.…

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Woody Johnson's Surprising Take on the Jets' Coaching Search? | Gang's All Here 216 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Ryan asks Coz about his exclusive interview with Woody Johnson revealing his thought process on firing Robert Saleh, how disappointing he feels this 2024 Jets season was and how the new GM & HC will handle the decision on Aaron Rodgers future with the team. Plus we break down the Jets interview candidates for the GM and Head Coach openings.…

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