Episode 118 has Fender Jackson in conversation with online music sensation Gearoid McCathy just before he took to the stage in Monroe’s on 11th October 2024. Conversation include: introductions; family history; travels; Liam McCarthy; Mad For Road; family life; lisp; the turning points in Gearoid’s career; doing 23 gigs a week; being inspirational; ‘Going Out For One’; (not) monetising videos; Newfoundland, Canada; Eddie Banjo; kitchen parties; D’Arcy Broderick; Black Gold; ADHD; Sonny’s Dream; Ron Hynes; Yamaha NXT5 guitar; breaking strings; Godin Guitars; gratitude; ‘Rainy Night In Soho’ and algorithms; The Dubliners and Mumford & Sons; Fiachra Trench; Christy Hennessy; singing to Jack; ‘Follow The Sun’; David Double Bass from Laois; wealth; alcohol and confidence vs. ability; bedtime shopping; Gearoid’s upcoming tour; turning down a publishing deal; Tunecore; always working; bringing all of his friends along with him; messages and scams as well as other topics. Relevant Links<a href="https://linktr.ee/gearoidmccarthymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/gearoidmccarthymusic</a> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/11466926">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.