{"podcast":{"title":"Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast","slug":"insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632","podcast_index_feed_id":7050632,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6117564/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast--6117564","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ba7c9afdc430a2f133e99612420342b.jpg","author":"Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan","episode_count":131,"summary":"Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan engage in thoughtful discussions on current events and hot topics, while also featuring notable guests who share their unique professional experiences and inspiring tales. Together, they delve into the motivations, reasoning, and methods behind their guests' chosen careers, Tune in to learn what drives these individuals in their careers and gain valuable insights from their experiences.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T06:17:36.410234+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632"},"episode":{"title":"S9 E8 - With Musicians Ian Brennan and Ronan Sherlock","slug":"s9-e8-with-musicians-ian-brennan-and-ronan-sherlock","published_at":"2026-04-26T23:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/s9-e8-with-musicians-ian-brennan-and-ronan-sherlock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s9-e8-with-musicians-ian-brennan-and-ronan-sherlock--71661712","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71661712/422650596_44100_2_045f246758b12.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we sit down with Ian Brennan of Ian Brennan &amp; The Echoes and Ronan Sherlock from Ian Brennan &amp; The Echoes &amp; Gather The Lost for a real, honest look at life in the Irish music scene. We get into the lads’ early years, their first jobs, and how they each found their way into music. From there, the conversation opens up around the realities of being in a band, the dynamics, the creative process, and what it actually takes to keep things moving. This one goes deep on the graft behind the scenes. The time, energy, and commitment required to write music, organise gigs, rehearse, and perform, all while navigating an industry where nothing is guaranteed. We also chat about the current state of the music scene in Ireland and why having a genuine love for the craft is what keeps artists going. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to “keep the show on the road,” this episode gives you a proper insight. Check out Ian Brennan &amp; The Echoes and Gather The Lost for updates on upcoming gigs and album releases. Our podcast is sponsored by Snickers Workwear Ireland and S9 is also in association with Hager Ireland and N2 Electrical Wholesalers.","meta_description":"In this episode, we sit down with Ian Brennan of Ian Brennan & The Echoes and Ronan Sherlock from Ian Brennan & The Echoes & Gather The Lost f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4829,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/episodes/s9-e8-with-musicians-ian-brennan-and-ronan-sherlock/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/s9-e8-with-musicians-ian-brennan-and-ronan-sherlock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}