{"podcast":{"title":"The Ireland Podcast","slug":"the-ireland-podcast-6592574","podcast_index_feed_id":6592574,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e340adddadb00012365278","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-ireland-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e340adddadb00012365278/1693559531557-a3e429011c16709063a495507115d15b.jpeg","author":"Salthill Media","episode_count":231,"summary":"About the Podcast The Ireland Podcast is a long-form interview series creating space for unhurried conversation about life on the island of Ireland and beyond. The Conversations Hosted by Fender Jackson and produced by Salthill Media, the podcast centres on listening rather than argument. Each episode features a single guest and allows time for reflection, context, and experience to emerge naturally. Guests include artists, musicians, writers, athletes, broadcasters, historians, and cultural figures whose work or perspective offers insight into place, memory, and lived experience. There is no political or religious agenda. The podcast does not seek to persuade, promote, or argue a position. Instead, it exists as a space for careful dialogue, where complexity is allowed and difference is approached with curiosity rather than confrontation. The Host Fender Jackson grew up in Ulster and later lived in England and China before returning to Ireland and settling in Galway, where most episodes are now recorded. These experiences inform a listening-led, exploratory approach shaped by distance as well as proximity, and by an awareness of how place, movement, and memory intersect. Approach…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T06:19:48.107666+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574"},"episode":{"title":"211. Steve Mack 2: That Petrol Emotion - The Band That Influenced 1,000 Others","slug":"211-steve-mack-2-that-petrol-emotion-the-band-that-influenced-1-000-others","published_at":"2026-05-05T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/211-steve-mack-2-that-petrol-emotion-the-band-that-influenced-1-000-others","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-ireland-podcast/episodes/211-steve-mack-that-petrol-emotion-the-band-that-influenced","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e340adddadb00012365278/e/69f7d5cae1fad0f98a1266e6/media.mp3","summary":"Part 2 of conversation with Steve Mack of That Petrol Emotion. In this episode, Steve goes deep on what really makes a great record - not just what you hear, but the space between the notes. From the genius of the Stayin' Alive to the importance of restraint in music, this is a masterclass in listening differently. We also explore the evolution of That Petrol Emotion - how Brendan Kelly joined the band, the albums that defined their sound, and ultimately how the band began to come apart after years of getting close without breaking through to that next level. It’s an honest look at ambition, pressure, and the reality behind life in a band. Along the way, Steve shares stories about fans, legacy, and the unexpected ways music travels through generations - including the moment he discovered his biological father was connected to Dion and the Belmonts. This is a conversation about music, identity, and the ripple effect of songs that never really go away. Relevant Links https://linktr.ee/smack206 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lEmb06zxltC0M1TMDfLXd?si=179a45e302864e50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Part 2 of conversation with Steve Mack of That Petrol Emotion. In this episode, Steve goes deep on what really makes a great record - not just what you he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2817,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/episodes/211-steve-mack-2-that-petrol-emotion-the-band-that-influenced-1-000-others/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/211-steve-mack-2-that-petrol-emotion-the-band-that-influenced-1-000-others.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}