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Let Christy Take It

Let Christy Take It
Songwriting
Ireland
Thin Lizzy
A Lazarus Soul
Jaws
The Hold Steady
Always Been
Ramones
Dublin
Don Mclean
Then Jerico
Brian Brannigan
Joe Chester
Irish Music
Martha's Vineyard
Showkids
China Crisis
The Blades
Film Criticism
Music

An Irish podcast based in Dublin, Ireland with an international twist. Kieran, Derek and Mark are passionate pop culture nerds. Join the lads as they discuss and offer their perspective on movies and music with a dose of Dublin wit and humour. Guests from across the wide spectrum of pop culture join the lads to chat and give us the inside story on the classics they were a part of! Enjoy and follow... more

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Don McLean, legendary singer songwriter, master storyteller, and the voice behind some of the most enduring songs ever written. Growing up in New York listening to old 78 RPM records, Don developed a love of mu... more

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Thomas Dolby, musician, producer, inventor, storyteller, and one of the most inventive minds to emerge from the golden age of synth-pop. Best known for classics like “She Blinded Me With Science” and the ground... more

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Scott Gorham, legendary guitarist and a defining force behind Thin Lizzy. From leaving California for London in the mid ’70s to landing one of the most life changing auditions in rock history, Scott’s journey i... more

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Junior Brother, songwriter, musician, and one of the most distinctive voices in Irish music today. From a quiet upbringing in rural Kerry, where music wasn’t always front and centre, to carving out a singular p... more

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Recent Guests

Don McLean
Legendary singer-songwriter featured guest
Episode: Episode 151 - Don McLean
Thomas Dolby
Musician, producer, inventor
Episode: Episode 150 - Thomas Dolby
Scott Gorham
Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Episode: Episode 149 - Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy
Ronan Keeley
Musician, also known as Junior Brother
Junior Brother
Episode: Episode 148 - Junior Brother
Joe Philpott
Songwriter, musician, author, founder of Ruby Horse and White Horse Guitar Club
Ruby Horse; White Horse Guitar Club
Episode: Episode 147 - Joe Philpott of the White Horse Guitar Club
Ron Sexsmith
Canadian singer-songwriter
Self
Episode: Episode 146 - Ron Sexsmith
Marky Ramone
Drummer, former Ramones member
Ramones
Episode: Episode 145 - Marky Ramone of the Ramones
Craig Finn
American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and front man of The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 144 - Craig Finn
Mark Shaw
Vocalist, songwriter and frontman of Then Jerico
Then Jerico
Episode: Episode 143 - Mark Shaw of Then Jerico

Hosts

Christy
Host with long-running presence on the show, often guiding conversations and interview formats.
Kieran
Co-host who drives discussion and engages guests with curiosity and humor.
Derek
Co-host contributing perspectives on pop culture and industry insights.
Mark
Producer/host helping shape format and production flow.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Great Podcat

    I thoroughly enjoyed the very first episode. It brought back many great memories growing up in Clondalkin. Very entertaining and wonderful insights into some of my favourite movies and tv shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny.I
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great show

    Could you try doing the usual suspects as I recently watched it and was blown away

    Daniel Counsel (aka Kaiser Soze)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdjdjfnx
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great show

    Love the show some of the the films you mentioned are my favorites great detail and a lot of knowledge would love if you did Rambo, die hard, the expendables or rocky in the future

    Party on, be excellent to each other Daniel Counsel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdjdjfnx
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Let Christy Take it

    Really enjoyable... Very well presented and format is easy to follow...!Seems to be very relaxed and informal

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennings1973
    Ireland6 years ago

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Shows are viewed as informative with deep dives into music and film history, though some segments can feel gear-focused for casual listeners.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and engaging with a knack for weaving in personal anecdotes.
Listeners praise the relaxed, informal format and strong host rapport.

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Episode 150 - Thomas Dolby
Q: How did MTV influence your career and the reception of your work?
He notes MTV accelerated reach for videos, allowed cross-genre visibility, and raised his profile even when radio play was limited, reshaping how audiences discovered music.
Episode 150 - Thomas Dolby
Q: What was the most daunting part of transitioning to playing with Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club?
Dolby explains the challenge of stepping into the spotlight for the first time and how he created a mad scientist persona to insulate himself from the spotlight and crowd.
Episode 150 - Thomas Dolby
Q: Thomas, how did busking in the Paris Metro influence your approach to performance?
He describes busking as a literal way to learn audience engagement with minimal gear, gauging when to perform and how to attract attention with a few gadgets.
Episode 150 - Thomas Dolby
Q: Tell me about your childhood.
Thomas Dolby discusses his early influences and the origin of his nickname; he explains growing up in an academic family and how that geeky environment shaped his later approach to music and technology.
Episode 148 - Junior Brother
Q: Is there any musician who has been a huge influence on you, both in the Irish traditional movement and internationally?
Damien Dempsey, among others, had a profound influence; his work demonstrated that singing in one's own accent could be a powerful, expressive choice and opened a path for me to embrace my own voice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Christy Take It

What is Let Christy Take It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Dublin-based music and pop culture conversation show featuring three Irish hosts who chat with a steady stream of guests from music, film, and entertainment. Episodes skew toward deep dives into career journeys, creative processes, and industry shifts, often anchored in Ireland's music scene but with international guests and broad pop-culture appeal. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and practical insights about crafting a long career in art and media, all delivered with a light, witty, Dublin-tinged banter. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on artist origin stories, collaborative projects, and the evolving music industry, plus a knack for connecting classic moments to contemporary relevan... more

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1. Don McLean
2. Thomas Dolby
3. Scott Gorham
4. Ronan Keeley
5. Joe Philpott
6. Ron Sexsmith
7. Marky Ramone
8. Craig Finn

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