The Wood From The Trees

My Brother Barry and David Bredin come in for a chat about all those trucks and about the annual Camross truck and tractor run .

This week Leo Brophy of Northgrove Forestry drops in to chat about the complexity of manual logging that most people don’t understand, and of course tell us a story of how a pipe welder from Laois ends up competing for Ireland in the Timbersports world games.

Shane Kelly, a 30 year veteran murder detective from Dublin drops in to chat about his life in the gaurds doing gods work in the devils playground , and his life since he retired.

This week we have Silgo farmer and builder James Conway. Known lately for his strongly expressed political view’s on line and also for running in the last election as an independent. James explains why he is so passionate about the things he does and says, and why he is so worried and concerned about Ireland and the world, now and in the future.

Another Lads Night In episode with the bauld Greg and Mick Cuddy Enjoy...I know I did because I could hardly see at the end of it 😂

This week I am joined by Liam O’ Keefe, aka The Angry Welder. We discuss Liams school life, childhood, struggles with anger and how he learned to deal with it , and so much more.

Shane Gallagher aka The Digger Dad, popped in for a chat while he’s home from Australia doing live gigs. Shanes story of leaving Ireland for the UK as a lost 19 year old boy and now being a settled family man in Australia that’s stumbled into creating a large fan base for his music and videos  is brilliant.

This week we have Phil Cawley, one of my favorite radio presenters through the years of sitting in machinery. We chat all things radio, cancel culture, what goes on behind the scenes and why Phil finished with Today FM. Phil tells us what he's doing now and how life has been since. That's all from the news, I'm Dave Cuddy, Fuck You San Diago....

This week we have Karen Maloney another Mayo guest who is back in Ireland for a short time. Karen is avid about travel and regals us of her tales on how she ended up on her adventures. As well as a good story teller, Karen is a Life coach and breath work specialist. Enjoy and find Karens links below... www.karenmaloney.com awakened-flame.mykajabi.com

This week we chat to Owen Colgan, we dive deep in this one and try to figure out how a tiny baby in Mayo grew up to be the hardest man yet the softest lover in Ireland...

Gareth & Greg are back by popular demand as it seems everyone loves when I get picked on by my big brothers, but it's all in love... well that's what I tell myself anyway. No sympathy for the sickest man in Ireland. We answer everything you want to know...

Mr. BRB, Donal Byrne is in studio with me this week and this went from 0-100 real quick. Donal is a very successful business man with brilliant stories of how he made it. From making a citizens arrest at gun point, being contracted for the London Olympics, proving the government, media, justice system and the public wrong and a nice cup of tea with the bishop, this is definitely not one to miss...

This week we are joined by Belinda Kehoe, owner of The Wexford Skin Clinic. Belinda tells us about growing up and her experiences with boarding school, motorbike rallys, an abusive relationship, her business' past and present and some tragedies along the way. She is such a free spirit and it was a really interesting conversation, so sit back and enjoy...

This week I am joined by Don Curtain, a podcast regular at this stage & Paul Cocoman. We talk about trucks, horses, riding....horses in Miami and most importantly, the Light Up The Night Truck Run going from Edenderry to Kanturk in aid of SoSad Ireland. Remember, "it's ok not to be ok". If you need to contact anyone please contact SOSAD Ireland: 1800-901-909 Pieta: 1800-247-247

Ian Horan joins us this week and you all should strap in. Ian is from Gorey, Wexford and has travelled through 75 countries on a motorbike. He tells us stories from his times in these countries as he travelled alone, slept wild, broke the bike, broke himself and met as many locals as he could. This was one of the longest episodes we have done and honestly we could have done another 3 hours, it's that interesting. Follow Ian  @IanHoran  on youtube and @ianhoranphotography on instagram. Patreon: patreon.com/thewoodfromthetrees

Johnny "The Rapid Responder" Fitzgerald has been the most asked for guest since TWFTT Podcast started, so we finally reangled him in studio. A lovely conversation about the times he grew up in, memories from his childhood, and his career from junior baker to.... The Rapid Responder...

This week we are joined by Aaron Dunne. Aarons story was honestly so incredible to listen to. From dealing with alcoholism from a very early age to then developing a drug addiction and even after a suicide attempt he continued to battle to create the life he wanted. He is now 20 years sober and and happily married with children and has some great advice for younger people who might feel in similar situations.

This week we are joined by Frank Doheny. Frank had great stories to tell us, some powerful, emotional, funny and even about a legal battle, which he won. This episode covers pretty much every emotion you can capture in a recording so enjoy Franks story... If you want to read all the facts and decisions made in the case click the link below to read the case in detail... https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/cases/2023/december/adj-00043642.html

Shane called up to help me and as our conversations normally spiral into Shane’s interesting in-lighting life changing views ( including I think he diagnosed my kidney issue live on air ) and me just taking shite , we felt it would be a waist not to record it .  So enjoy because I certainly did… even if I was dieing.

This week we are joined by Debbie Cullinane a child psychotherapist . We had a really interesting chat about Debbies own childhood and how she ended up in this profession. I really enjoyed this one and after it I can finally say, I'm not just The Best There Is, I'm also the Best Dad There Is... find her on Insta @debbiecullinane_

This week I am joined by Brendan Guinan, the man with the purest meat. Brendan tells us great stories of how he started his own transport company and what came with it, to then leaving that behind to building his own self sustaining farm. What Brendan is currently doing with his farm is a model that could be adapted to most farms and is so interesting it nearly had us convinced to go buy our plots. Listen and enjoy and you can find the link to Brendans website below. https://www.fiorbhiafarm.ie

Welcome to the Lads Night In. The nephew Sean is here for the Lads Night In series where I have my best friends come in, have a few drinks, a relaxed, honest chat and a bunch of laughs along the way. So, the bar is open, lets do this.

This week I have local man Eddie Phelan on , these conversations amaze me. From remembering electricity being installed to growing a business from a chip van in the 60s to the having one of the largest longest running family restaurants in Laois.

Doonbegs own Molly Kelly joins us on the podcast this week. No, we didn’t find her on Trumps golf course, Molly is a good friend of podcast favourite Don Cowboy and she is just as much fun. We talk all things, cars, trucks, Mollys rise on social media, what it’s like being a female influencer and so much more. This one was really good fun and you will love it…

Welcome to the Lads Night In. I have roped in one of my best friends for the first of the Lads Night In series where I have my best friends come in, have a few drinks, a relaxed, honest chat and a bunch of laughs along the way. So, the bar is open, lets do this.

After our bonus episode Tuesday, I thought we would gift the people another episode from the best there is. This week I have James Forristal on the pod. A stone cold cowboy so you know I enjoyed this one. With some very serious topics and a lot of laughter involved we thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Check it out now.

This week we invite you to join us in an extra special episode, our Halloween Special. Myself and Matt dive deep into different sections as we prepared scary stories and videos, interviews with ghostly sex pests and ChatGPT writes me my own horror story. Check it out on YouTube to watch the videos along with us or use the links in the description to watch the videos yourself when you can. Happy Halloween from The Wood From The Trees.   Videos: Floating Child https://youtu.be/zNSeQLqCWEk?si=Pm0R3YemBKWRXOYz&t=88 Creature on House https://youtu.be/NHxXMWGeSSI?si=8ACL2vpKG4djn97I&t=81 Woman Has Sex with Ghosts https://youtu.be/9Znr5nt7laA?si=7-ZsBVVCzHVjLmi0 Woman Marrying Ghosts https://youtu.be/gwxG0B_SgGI?si=GvdDNsVokOIpivcT Scary Video Compilation https://youtu.be/us1fDCatpUc?si=Z7BDN9lZJcd35HPy

In Halloween spirit, I sit down this week with Gavin Canavan, an Irish Demonologist. Gavin tells us  about how he got in to this field and what it’s like to be around the supernatural. Strap in and enjoy.

On this weeks episode I spoke to an absolute gent, Gabriel. From talking about what it’s like to move your whole life from one country to another to then taking the brave step of deciding not to just work in your new country but to become a business owner, we have it covered. I really enjoyed this humble chat.

This week I thought it was time to get the man behind the desk, in front of the mic. We bounced through a few different topics, some serious and some funny and I finally found out what Matts actual job is. From the Indian Moon Landing to the Coast of Clare in Trump land, we cover it all and Matt finally gets asked "The Questions".

On this weeks episode I’m joined by Aaron Morrison & Derek Murray. Aaron tells us all about his experiences and the pros and cons of living in New York and Ireland after having met and worked with Derek and his company, Fore Golf Custom at a young age.

This week I am joined by Maurice from The Long Acre. We dived deep into multiple topics including, adoption, false accusations, being a working man, government, conspiracies, love, life and so much more. Enjoy our opinions and draw your own from this weeks episode.

This week I am joined by a music idol, Chris Haze. I've been a fan of Chris' music for a while so having him in studio was a great bonus to tell us all about trying to make it in the music industry, partying with Coolio, what it's like to sit down in massive recording studios and record labels in the states and how he got to where he is. This is a fun one so enjoy...

After blood, sweat and tears a miracle has finally occurred, I managed to get the big brother and singing sensation Shawn Cuddy in to the studio. The laugh we had recording this was priceless and one of the most interesting conversations we have recorded but more importantly, the question is finally answered, who does mammy love the most?

This week I’m joined by the GTR kid, Evan Kelly. We started off nice and chill having a good chat about growing up and teenage years in Ireland, then things went from 0-100 real quick as we jumped into Evans story of his accident down under…

This week I’m joined by the Irish Superman Shane Flynn. Since the last time we sat down, Shane has made massive moves to improve the recovery and fitness options for the public which he tells me all about, leading to interesting discussions about how everyone can be physically effected by things in their life. P.S.A we do apologise for the coughing in the background sometimes it just can't be helped...

This week I sit down with Derek Dowling who owns a mobile and portable crane business. If Derek can't lift it your f*#ked so listen along while we have a laugh and he answers all my crane questions as well as watching some videos of what happens when it all goes wrong....

She's Back!!! After her first solo appearance on the pod, I had to get the sister Liz back on because it's what the people wanted and I am a man of the people, be it a c#*t of a man. After Matt got the full chakra shake down last time, I felt it was time for me to feel the power of soul enlightenment...

This week I sit down with too hot to handle, King Scotty Be Hottie and find out what it was like to fight a stag, not like a stag you find in Carrick, an actual stag. We chat retro video games, Scottie’s weight loss journey and more....

This week one presenter of The 2 Culchies podcast, Alan Cawley stays around for a quick chat with me for the shits and giggles.

Presenters of the new podcast, The F.L.P sit down for a chat about life from the point of view from two very different Irish ladies in the modern world and explain why they started a podcast. Watch their podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thef.l.p.

This week I chat with Midlands entrepreneur Ed Dunne about growing up , and then how he created a successful business doing what he does best…. Helping people.

This week I sit down with Garrett & Greg, which was much needed because you, the people, had questions for us, so we figured we would provide answers... or at least try to.

This week I sit down with Brian Griffin, not the dog from family guy , but Priest of Camross and Castletown in Co Laois . Brian talks about his interesting journey in life and gave me my first real insight into how an everyday man ends up in his profession. It definitely wasn’t what I expected. I could have chatted to this dude all day.

My sit down with Maeve Kelly.Maeve was in a fatal road collision in 2016 which claimed the life of one man. She suffered catastrophic injuries and has been on a journey to discover the new her and to embrace a new normal. She also wants to bring an awareness about severe mental illness and driving what she now knows to be a lethal weapon which is a car.

Me and Alan get a chance to catch up after a eventful few months and take stock of where we are and what we are doing , and also to show everyone… we are not fell out.

My sister Elizabeth Grant , comes back in to scratch the surface on all that stuff I don’t understand like reiki healing, spirts other dimensions and lots of others things I’ll never understand… ohh and Matt got a impromptu reading done while we were at it.

This week I chat with Der O'Mahony , one of key family members who runs the epic Cork based haulage and agri business that is Tony O'Mahony agri and plant haulage .

This week Donegal singer songwriter Michael Maloney , chats to me about his journey through life so far and cultural issues make him tic.

This week I chat to Laois woman Louise Cody.  Louise’s explained to me how a shy quite nervous teenager, uncertain about the path she was on and struggling with anxiety , made some tough choices, and is now happy successful, sports mad family orientated woman , who now also fits in a social media career.

Is he an international spy or a truck driver? He seems to spend more time on "holidays" than behind the wheel but this week Ian Grant took time out of his busy jet setting lifestyle to join me for a chat.

This week I chat with the COWBOY himself Don Curtin .Don is a well known Irish trucker who has a large social media following. Don and I had a great chat about his love of trucks and the truck scene, he also gives the reasons why he feels it’s a brilliant career for any young person that feels interested in it.

This week Motor Journalist Bob Flavin, who is said to have best Hair in the business and Matt Kerry an all round entrepreneur with no hair whatsoever, sit down with me to talk cars and the motor industry but we got drunk and instead ended up taking about everything from the pursuit of happiness to whales sucking each others t*ts..!!It’s was a wild ride, but my god we had fun.

This week I had the pleasure to sit down with Pat O Connor, a farmer and cardiology doctor from Cork. Pat is one of the nicest, fun and kind hearted men I’ve ever known and his life journey is a masterclass on hard work, sacrifice and what’s possible when you face the struggles of like head on.

This week I sit down with the legend Shane Flynn for a chat about social media and life in general.

In episode one of season two I sit down with two successful business men that I really respect.  Derek Murray, Owner at Foregolf Custom and Leo Harrigan owner of Team Hygiene Limited and get an insight into what it takes to get where you need to be and can it be done without sacrifice.  Really enjoys this one and I hope you do too.

This week I sit down with Desmond Doyle . His story has intrigued me for a while now, and finding out how a young lad, from Wicklow who wants to be ANYWHERE but school , through hard work and personal development can end up travelling the world and landing a job on one of the biggest private yachts in the world .

This week I have incredibly interesting chat with the daughter of Hong Kong immigrants , and get an in-site into what real problems are for some women growing up in this world and how they can still be overcome if your strong enough to do so. The amazing Fiona Chung.

After having my brothers on it was only fair that I get the ladies of our childhood home on for a chat.

The man with the most famous wink and beard in Ireland sits down for a chat , and whoever said not to meet their hero’s was full of shite.  Stephen Kelly from the 3bucks left.

The 1st in a series of company profiles, where I sit down and have a chat with the people who put in hard work and sacrifice to give others an amazing product or service. This week I have a cork based company called ProSteel Sheds

An in depth Q&A with Shane Flynn following up on our last talk about stress and learning a bit more about Shane's life.

A sit down with the mystery man Alan Clark , the man behind the voice and social media

Talking with Garry about moving to America, opening a bike shop and mountain biking in Ireland

The first of many chats with my brothers Garrett Greg and Barry about growing up in and around farms, forests, machines and trucks.

An in depth chat with movement specialist Shane Flynn on how cortisol and adrenaline effects the human body The stress hormone is triggered by all forms of stress, trauma, anxiety and is a “silent killer” when it comes to chronic illness and physical injuries. Check out how it you can be aware of it and make changes in your life today

In this episode David and his wife, Vicky, chat about how they met, David's confusion about Protestant weddings and raising their kids.

The first episode of my new podcast titled The Wood From The Trees with guests Alan Clarke and Garry Davoren