Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast for Season 4 Episode 8. On this episode, Stephen an Keith engage in a deep conversation with one another about the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the impact of technology on youth of today. On the Special Guest Interview Segment the lads are joined by Junior Pastry Sous Chef Aoife Comerford. She discusses her journey of personal growth through the education system and culinary arts. They explore the importance of mentorship, the realities of working in a Michelin star kitchen, and the current state of the culinary industry, while also reflecting on the challenges she has faced and her aspirations for the future. Aoife’s story is a powerful reminder for anyone who experiences early setbacks in live that they don’t have to determine your future.

To learn more about Aoife, you can check her out on Instagram @aoife.c44 or you can check out her culinary skills at Michelin Star Restaurant Glovers Alley in Dublin Ireland.

To learn more about the podcast, head over to @insightthestrippedbackpodcast on Instagram and press on the bio link.

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome fellow electrician Ricky Byrne from Byrne Electrical Ltd back onto The Overload Segment to talk all things AM2's. They take a walk through the exam process and delve into Ricky's comprehensive step by step guide. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating an open door situation for mature learners to get into the electrical game and how the stigma around the word apprentice could be hampering that. On the special guest interview segment, Callum takes us back to his childhood and his desire to learn how to play the drums from an early age. He highlights the demands that are involved within the music industry and how it can have adverse mental and physical health effects on you if not managed correctly. The conversation takes us through his journey from playing drums on the back of a flatbed truck to touring the world and a Main Stage performance at Electric Picnic. They talk about his Eurovision experience, representing his country and how important it is to salvage the positives from the event. Callum is keen to share his knowledge with the next generation of music lovers and talks about his venture into teaching. To learn more about the guests, head over to Instagram @byrneelectricalltd and @calmcadam. To learn more about the podcast, head over to @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast, where on this episode they are joined on The Overload Segment by ETB electrical instructor John Doheny and then they welcome award winning playwright, producer, actor, and lightning strike survivor David Gilna onto The Special Guest Interview Segment. Hosts Stephen and Keith engage in deep conversations with their guest David Gilna about the importance of mental health and the impact of personal experiences on creativity. They discuss the transformative power of writing and they also touch upon personal stories of resilience, recovery, and the journey of self-discovery. David shares an amazing story on how he survived a lightning strike while living and working in Boston on a J1 Visa whilst giving us and our listeners a personal read of a couple of his poems from his debut poetry collection '24'.

On The Overload with John Doheny, they discuss the need for curriculum reforms in the apprenticeship system, the significance of continuous assessment in education, and explore the evolving landscape of confidence among younger generations. They chat about the future of apprenticeship systems within the trades and how a diverse trade industry including more females and adult learners can be beneficial in promoting apprenticeships for the years ahead.

To learn more about David Gilna, his poetry collection and the projects he has upcoming, head over to www.davidgilna.ie

To learn more about John or to get in touch regarding electrical apprenticeship queries and grinds, head over to Instagram @jd_electrical_grinds.

To learn more about the podcast, head over to Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they discuss various topics including their appreciation for their sponsors, and their gratitude for the opportunity to record this season within their new Robus headquarters studio. They welcome Dublin based electrician Dessie Robbins as a guest on The Overload Segment. They also interview former Olympian and pro boxer Emmet Brennan on The Special Guest Interview Segment. Dessie shares his childhood experiences and how he got into the electrical trade whilst Emmet talks about his upbringing in Dublin city, his family and his journey into the boxing ring. The conversations touch on the importance of having a supportive team and the drive to succeed and the importance of surrounding yourself with winners and being in a winning environment. Both guests discuss the impact mentors have had in passing on their knowledge and helping shape their success. Both guests discuss the importance to teaching the next generation. Emmet shines a light on the post-Olympics experience and the difficulties athletes face when transitioning back to normal life. The overall episode highlights the importance of perseverance, discipline and staying focused on personal goals. To find out more about the guests, head over to Instagram @emmetbrennan and @dessie_dekka_sparks. To learn more about the hosts and the podcast, head over to Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link. The podcast is sponsored by Robus Lighting.