Druid's Exchange Podcast

24/09/2021

We're back! 🥳
"As smart as a frog wearing a bow tie reading the newspaper" - Have you ever heard this saying? Us neither. But how about a "Bird Brain"? Thought so. We have funny sayings when it comes to relating to how smart animals are.

Join us as we go down the rabbit hole of 'animal intelligence', spend some time in an octopus' garden and see how smart some animals really are. You may be surprised by what you learn!

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-23-monkeying-around/
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22/07/2021

💬 Druid's Exchange Quote Series 💬
Louis Armstrong provides the quote inspiration for this week's episode on music - "Music is life itself".

As discussed in Episode 22, music is part of human DNA and is a part of each one of us.

Check out the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-22-music/

18/07/2021

Episode #22 - "Music" is one of two halves - the first half takes the form of an interview with Mr Beard asking Mr C about his new band New Ceremony and his musical career, and the second half is more a general chat about music.

Check out the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-22-music/
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15/06/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Literature is often considered the fingerprint of a culture.

"The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation" - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Check out the episode page for more at https://druidsexchange.com/episode-21-literature/

13/06/2021

Check out our brand new episode, 'Episode #21 - Literature'.

In this episode, we take a whistle stop tour of literature in all its forms. Starting at the beginning, we discuss the famous Library of Alexandria and the invention of the Gutenberg Printing Press, then go on to highlight many of our favourite book series and authors including Viktor Schauberger, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Dan Brown, JK Rowling, George RR Martin, Brian Friel and Road Dahl.

Check it out here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-21-literature/
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11/06/2021

We have something very exciting to share with your very soon! 😃

24/05/2021

New episode released! Episode #20 - "Technology".

In this episode we take a look at the subject of ‘technology’, with our main topics of discussion covering Nikola Tesla, the invention of the transistor, the iconic Sony Walkman, human-augmenting biotechnology and society-changing Blockchain technology.

Check out the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-20-technology/
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12/05/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
If travel broadens the mind, then exploration broadens the spirit.

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” - Frank Borman, test pilot, businessman and astronaut.

Check out the episode page here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-19-explorers-and-folklore/

10/05/2021

Check out our latest episode, Episode #19 – “Explorers & Folklore”.

In this episode we look at exploration and folklore from the point of view of Ireland and a select group of Irish men and women that epitomize what we consider an explorer.

Over the course of the episode, we highlight some historic figures like Tom Crean Antarctic explorer, Anne Bonny an Irish lady pirate, Colin O’ Brady athlete and climber and also a demigod figure from Irish mythology Cu Chulainn.

Listen to it here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-19-explorers-and-folklore/
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08/05/2021

Druid's Exchange Podcast Quote Series.
Author and business coach Michael Altshuler brings us this week's quote, reminding us that we are in control of our own time.

"The bad news is time flies, but the good news is you are the pilot".

Check out the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-18-time-flies-when-youre-living/
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05/05/2021

We're back! 🎉
After a few weeks away from the studio, we are back with Episode 18 - "Time flies when you are living".

Time has always been a funny topic of discussion, and for so many the obsession of their lives like Albert Einstein and the great astronomers and ocean explorers and navigators of the modern ages.

Probably one of the most abstract notions when questioned, What is time? In this episode we tackle some of the ways in which ‘time’ has been described and measured over the centuries to millennia.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-18-time-flies-when-youre-living/
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12/02/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
When it comes to celebrity chefs, they don't come much more famous than Marco Pierre White.

“Mother Nature is the true artist and our job as cooks is to allow her to shine.”

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-17-food-glorious-food/
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09/02/2021

⭐ New Episode Released! ⭐
Check out Episode #17 - "Food Glorious Food!".

In it, we chat about some interesting facts, personal anecdotes and high falutin aspects of food and the sheer importance that food and eating has in the lives of all on the planet.

All across the world and all through time, food is the glue that holds cultures together. Even down to the family unit, everyone sitting around the table and sharing a meal, food can bridge the generational divide and open up lines of communication in ways little else can.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-17-food-glorious-food/
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01/02/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
What better time than the first day of Spring to set a goal for the year ahead. It's an optimistic time of year, full of potential.

Episode #16 - "Stretch Yourself" is all about how to set good goals and how to avoid the common pitfalls to ensure success.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-16-stretch-yourself/
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31/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Prolific science fiction writer Isaac Asimov provides the quote for Episode #15 - "Now You See Me... Under The Microscope".

We peer through the microscope and chat about the tiny world all around us - one that is almost invisible but which has a huge influence on all of us.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-15-now-you-see-me-under-the-microscope/
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23/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Benjamin Franklin provides the quote and Galway Cider Co provides the conversation for Episode 14 - "Grabbing Life By The Apples", where we chat all about Galway Cider, Galway United F.C. and Galway Trail Running

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-14-grabbing-life-by-the-apples/
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22/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Art is a true expression of the soul and is often much closer to the truth than many books/facts. Charlie Chaplin was right on the money with this one.

Listen to the episode on crafting, art and the creation process here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-13-build-it-and-they-will-come/
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19/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
The wonderful Carl Sagan inspired us when we were growing up and provides the quotes for Episode 12 - "To Infinity And Beyond", an episode all about space and the future of humanity.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-12-to-infinity-and-beyond/

18/01/2021

New episode now live!
Have a listen to Episode 16 - "Stretch Yourself", where we talk about setting goals and new year's resolutions.

We pay particular attention to tips on how to make sure you achieve your goals, and how to avoid the common pitfalls which cause a lot of people to fail.

If you have set yourself a goal or new year's resolution for 2021, you should definitely check it out!

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-16-stretch-yourself/
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17/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.

“If you think lifting weights can be dangerous, not lifting weights will keep you weak. Being weak will be dangerous”.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-11-lift-the-heavy-thing/
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15/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.

The historic Marcus Aurelius provides this quote for episode 10, our episode on stoicism and how the stoic philosophy can be applied to living in the 21st century.

Listen to the episode here https://druidsexchange.com/episode-10-amor-fati/

13/01/2021

New episode, fresh off the press! 😍
Episode 15 - "Now You See Me... Under The Microscope".

In this episode we dive into the world of microbiology - a world that is invisible to the naked eye, but at the same time a fascinating world which is abuzz with life right in front of our very eyes!

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-15-now-you-see-me-under-the-microscope/
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In this episode on Microbiology, we touch on some of the fundamental techniques and practices that are used in laboratory microbial analysis of organisms like bacteria, viruses and fungi. We discuss the extreme conditions in which microbes can survive and thrive here on Earth. These microbes, that a...

03/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Episode 9 is all about the and sleep, and this quote from David Benioff sums up one it the benefits of sleep perfectly.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-09-feel-the-rhythm/
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02/01/2021

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.

The timeless Walt Disney provides the quote for Episode 8 - "Hit Record", where we discuss our favourite TV shows, books and movies from the past year and more.

Listen to the episode here - https://t.co/9WhoStJfkP https://t.co/7Gu5fjHn7C
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01/01/2021

Wishing all our listeners a Happy New Year! We can't wait to serve you with more great content in 2021 😀

29/12/2020

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.

The legend that is Bruce Lee provides the quote for episode 7, all about Martial Arts. Be like water, my friend.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-07-wax-on-wax-off/
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28/12/2020

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Episode 6 is the Recap episode where we take stock and reflect on how we are getting on. You are responsible for the life you have so it is often important to take a step back and reflect to make sure you are on the right path and going in the right direction.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-06-recap/
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26/12/2020

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
Episode 5 is all about mindset and this quote from Anil Seth captures the essence perfectly. How you perceive the world is how the world will appear to you. Make sure you perceive it in your favour.

Check out the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-05-mindset/
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23/12/2020

Druid's Exchange Quote Series.
The wonderful Angela Duckworth provides the quote for our fifth episode, which focuses on 'Grit'. To reach your goals, you need grit.

Listen to the episode here - https://druidsexchange.com/episode-04-staying-power/
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