Getting to Know You with Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock

In this edition of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with singer and entertainer Jake Carter for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond the public persona.Inspired by classic interview programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores Jake’s life journey, personal influences, and the experiences that have shaped him. Along the way, he shares his musical inspirations, favourite books and films, sporting interests, and memories from his life and career. The result is a relaxed, friendly chat that offers a nostalgic and revealing insight into one of Ireland’s best-known performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with broadcaster, fashion stylist and entrepreneur Brendan Courtney for a lively and heartfelt conversation about his life and career. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public image to uncover the personal journey, defining experiences and influences that have shaped its guest. Brendan reflects on his early life, his rise in Irish television, his work in fashion and media, and the creative passions that continue to drive him. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite music, books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a warm and nostalgic glimpse into the person behind the public persona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy for a warm, engaging and deeply personal conversation about his life and career. Taking inspiration from beloved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show goes beyond the public spotlight to explore the private stories, defining moments and influences that have shaped the artist.Brian reflects on his early life, his rise to international recognition, representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest, and the highs and challenges of a life in music. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite songs, treasured books, memorable films and sporting passions, offering listeners a nostalgic and heartfelt insight into the man behind the voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by security analyst, journalist and Irish Senator Tom Clonan for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about his life and experiences. Inspired by much-loved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public role to explore the personal journey, influences and defining moments that have shaped its guest.Tom reflects on his early life, his time serving in the Irish Defence Forces, his work in journalism and security analysis, and his path into public service. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his musical favourites, literary influences, memorable films and sporting interests, offering listeners a deeper insight into the person behind the public profile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome acclaimed novelist Christine Dwyer Hickey for an engaging and reflective conversation about her life, work and inspirations. Taking its cue from much-loved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public profile to discover the personal stories, formative influences and defining moments that have shaped its guest. Christine speaks about her early life, her journey into writing, and the experiences that have informed her award-winning novels. In a relaxed and friendly chat, she also shares her favourite music, treasured books, memorable films and sporting interests, offering listeners a warm and nostalgic insight into the person behind the pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by renowned chef, teacher and food writer Rory O'Connell for a warm and engaging conversation about his life, career and passions. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private side of its guests, moving beyond the public persona to reveal the experiences and influences that shaped them.Rory reflects on his early years, his journey into the culinary world, co-founding the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School, and his career in food writing and broadcasting. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite music, books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a nostalgic and insightful look at the person behind the professional reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome musician, author and peace advocate Stephen Travers for an intimate and thoughtful conversation about his remarkable life journey. Inspired by programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public image to discover the personal experiences, influences and defining moments that have shaped the guest.Stephen reflects on his early life, his career in music — including his time with Miami Showband — and the profound events that changed his life forever. In a warm and reflective chat, he also shares his musical inspirations, favourite books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the man behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with legendary Irish broadcaster Ronan Collins for a warm, insightful and nostalgic conversation about his life and career. Taking inspiration from programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private side of the man behind the microphone, moving beyond the public persona to uncover the experiences and influences that shaped him. Ronan reflects on his early years, his journey into broadcasting, memorable moments from his distinguished radio and television career, and the people who influenced him along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with acclaimed Irish writer, playwright, and broadcaster for an intimate and engaging conversation. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private side of public personalities, delving beyond reputation and public persona to uncover the experiences and influences that shaped their lives.In this episode, Michael reflects on his upbringing, personal journey, creative career, and the moments that defined him. Along the way, he shares his musical favorites, literary inspirations, cinematic highlights, and sporting passions, offering listeners a heartfelt and often humorous look at the man behind the work. Warm, reflective, and rich with storytelling, this hour-long episode is a nostalgic and insightful portrait of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris and Tony welcome Geraldine Osborne for an engaging and insightful chat about her life and about her book "Somewhere Cold". Through relaxed conversation and gentle reflection, Geraldine shares personal stories, formative moments, and the experiences that have shaped her journey.Along the way, the discussion turns to her musical tastes, favourite books, memorable films, and sporting interests — painting a rich and rounded portrait of the person behind the name.Warm, friendly, and nostalgic, Getting to Know You offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the lives of a diverse range of fascinating guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by the wonderfully talented Katherine Lynch for a warm, entertaining and insightful conversation about her life and career. Taking inspiration from classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public persona to discover the person behind it. Katherine reflects on her early years, the creative influences that shaped her distinctive voice, and the personal experiences that have informed her work on stage and screen.In keeping with the format, the conversation also explores her musical favourites, literary inspirations, memorable films and sporting interests — offering listeners a nostalgic and revealing insight into the passions that have accompanied her journey. Full of humour, honesty and gentle reminiscence, this episode captures the spirit of Getting to Know You — an hour of friendly chat, storytelling and reflection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Eddie Shanahan for an engaging and reflective conversation about his life and journey. Inspired by much-loved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show seeks to uncover the person behind the public persona. In this relaxed and friendly chat, Eddie reflects on his early life, formative influences, personal milestones and the experiences that shaped his path.As always, the discussion turns to musical favourites, literary inspirations, memorable films and sporting interests — offering listeners a nostalgic and insightful look at the passions that have accompanied him throughout the years. Warm, thoughtful and full of gentle reminiscence, this episode captures the essence of Getting to Know You — an hour of storytelling, reflection and good company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Bill Hughes for an engaging and nostalgic conversation about his life and experiences. Taking inspiration from celebrated programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private individual behind the public face. In this relaxed and friendly chat, Bill reflects on his early years, the influences that shaped him, and the defining moments that marked his personal and professional journey.The conversation also delves into Bill’s musical tastes, favourite books, memorable films and sporting passions — offering listeners an insightful and often nostalgic glimpse into the inspirations that have accompanied him throughout his life. Warm, thoughtful and full of gentle reminiscence, this episode captures the spirit of Getting to Know You — an hour of storytelling, reflection and good company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Michael Daly for an engaging and heartfelt conversation about his life and times. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond public image to explore the person behind it. In this relaxed and friendly chat, Michael reflects on his early life, formative experiences, personal milestones and the influences that helped shape his journey.As always, the conversation explores Michael’s musical favourites, literary inspirations, memorable films and sporting interests — offering listeners a nostalgic and revealing insight into the tastes and passions that have accompanied him through the years. Warm, thoughtful and often reflective, this episode captures the essence of Getting to Know You — a pleasant and intimate reminiscence of a life story shared in good company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Alan Amsby — better known to many as Mr. Pussy — for an open, engaging and revealing conversation about his life and journey. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public persona to explore the private individual. In this candid chat, Alan reflects on his early years, the experiences that shaped him, and the moments that defined his path — both personally and professionally.As always, the conversation turns to musical influences, favourite books, memorable films and sporting passions, offering listeners a nostalgic and often humorous insight into the tastes and inspirations that have accompanied him throughout his life.Warm, reflective and at times surprising, this episode captures the man behind the name in a relaxed and friendly setting — staying true to the spirit of Getting to Know You. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with the late, great Christy Dignam for a warm, candid and deeply personal conversation.Best known as the iconic frontman of Aslan, Christy reflects on his remarkable life in music — from the early days growing up in Dublin to the highs of chart success and the challenges he faced along the way. In keeping with the show’s tradition, inspired by programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, we explore the private man behind the public persona.Christy shares stories from his childhood, his personal struggles, the friendships that shaped him, and the moments that defined his career. Along the way, he reveals his musical influences, favourite books, memorable films, and sporting passions — offering listeners a nostalgic and heartfelt insight into the life and times of one of Ireland’s most beloved performers. Honest, humorous and deeply moving, this episode is a celebration of a life lived with passion and authenticity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Paul Reid for an engaging and reflective conversation that looks beyond the public persona to the person beneath. Drawing inspiration from This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the discussion explores Paul’s life and times, the experiences that have shaped him, and the influences that matter most. Along the way, Paul shares his musical, literary, cinematic, and sporting preferences, sparking a relaxed and often nostalgic chat. As with every episode, the emphasis is on warmth, curiosity, and storytelling, offering listeners an intimate and enjoyable insight into the life of a fascinating guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with psychotherapist, author, and speaker Stella O’Malley for an open and engaging conversation that goes beyond public persona and into the personal story behind it. Inspired by the spirit of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the discussion explores Stella’s life and experiences, touching on the moments, influences, and passions that have shaped her journey. Alongside reflections on her life and career, Stella shares her musical, literary, cinematic, and sporting preferences, offering thoughtful and often nostalgic insights along the way. As always, the episode unfolds as a relaxed and friendly chat, giving listeners the chance to truly get to know the person behind the public profile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Vladimir Jablokov for a thoughtful and engaging conversation that explores the person behind the public image.Inspired by classic interview programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the discussion traces Vladimir’s life and times, reflecting on formative experiences, key influences, and memorable moments along the way. Vladimir also shares his musical, literary, cinematic, and sporting preferences, offering listeners a deeper insight into his personal tastes and passions. Presented as a relaxed and friendly chat, this hour-long episode is a warm and nostalgic reminiscence, giving audiences the chance to connect with a prominent personality on a more personal level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.