The Manual #17 - Bill Burr

Bill Burr, one of only 10 comedians to ever sell out Madison Square Garden, talks to Mike about his new animated series, F is for Family, and going on the lash with Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd whilst they were in Dublin.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151216.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 16:59

The Manual #16 - Jesse Eisenberg's review reviewed

Film criticism is something both Mike Sheridan and Brian Lloyd know about having written about the silver screen for years. Recently Oscar nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg wrote a piece for The New Yorker - a "review" of a fictitious film. Basically, he was making fun of critics in a satirical fashion. Brian and Mike argue if he has a point or not and talk about their own experience of reviewing movies over the years.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151120.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 31:46

The Manual #15 - US late-night talk shows

On this week's bonus edition of The Manual, Mike talks to Movies Editor and host of The Insider Brian Lloyd about the recent TV ratings released for US late-night talk show hosts, including how Stephen Colbert's working out as David Letterman's replacement and why Conan O'Brien is so far down in the ratings.
Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151112.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 26:32

The Manual #14 - Des Bishop

Des Bishop is a bit of a comedy superstar and has been for over a decade. His unique way of approaching his act is full on, and he's headlined sold out shows not just in Ireland but all over Europe and his home state, New York. In a fun chat, he yaps about his career in TV and stand up and doesn't hold back in his opinions on the easily offended brigade.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151111.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 39:35

The Manual #13 - Dara Quilty

Dara Quilty is a multiple award winning broadcaster and musician.

Currently presenting The Big Ride Home on 98fm, Dara and Mike started out in TV together for the first season of popular RTE 2 show, Two Tube. They discuss their time as presenters in RTE's Young People's Department, as well as Dara's award winning show on 98fm and his fledgling music career.

The Big Ride Home is on from 4-7pm Monday to Friday on 98fm, and Dara and his new band will be releasing music very soon.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151105.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 80:38

The Manual #12 - Bond, Bradley Cooper & Netflix

After taking a short break, The Manual returns this week with show stalwart and all round movie genius Brian Lloyd.

Brian and Mike discuss the impact new Bond flick Spectre has had on the site, and ponder if the film is actually any good. They also find the perfect replacement for Daniel Craig - if he decides to move on from the role - while chatting about possible future directors.

Elsewhere Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper looks to have another underperformer on his hands as Chef flick, Burnt, suffers some extremely poor reviews. The lads thrash out possible explanations for another mid range budget failure for Cooper and ponder if it would've been better suited to Netflix.


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Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 30:05

The Manual #11 - Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell is one of the most popular actors to come from these here shores. The North Dubliner broke onto the scene 15 years ago as the lead in war flick, Tigerland, and quickly established himself as a leading man of choice for many top tier directors in Hollywood. His career has had many ups and downs, but the Golden Globe winning actor does some of his finest work in the beautifully mental 'The Lobster'. He talks to Mike about his work in the film and his career; while Mike makes a case for his most underrated flick. We're not sure he's convinced.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151013.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 8:45

The Manual #10 - MMA fighter & coach Owen Roddy

Owen Roddy is one of the best combat sports athletes Ireland has ever produced. A former professional Mixed Martial Artist who fought out of SBG, Owen was competing against the best in the world before the UFC even had his weight class. Now a hugely in-demand coach, Owen has cornered  (alongside head coach John Kavanagh) current UFC star Conor McGregor for the vast majority of his fights and continues to as the Notorious one clears out the Featherweight division. Owen appears on this season on The Ultimate Fighter, currently airing on Bt Sports and Setanta Ireland as an assistant coach, and he also runs his own gym, SBG Charlestown in North Dublin.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20151005.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 57:10

The Manual #10 - The end of year gaming preview

This week Jason sits in for Mike to talk to Brian Lloyd about the biggest upcoming video game releases. FIFA 16 to Fallout 4, with a little Star Wars and Assassin's Creed thrown in because why not.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150928.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 32:18

The Manual #9 - Catherine Hardwicke drops in to talk with The Manual

Catherine Hardwicke burst onto the scene with her debut film, the visceral teen drama, Thirteen, announcing her as a director with urgency and an innate ability to get the best out of her actors. While she had cult success with Lords of Dogtown, her career went in an entirely different direction after the global box office sensation, Twilight; with her template for the series proving seminal in other franchises like The Hunger Games and Divergent. She dropped in to do The Manual and talk to Mike about her career and new flick, Miss You Already, with Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150921.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 11:35

The Manual #8 - Movie awards season preview

With both Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals showcasing some heavy hitters just in time for awards season, Mike and Entertainment.ie Film Editor Brian Lloyd sit down to discuss the favourites as well as the possible wild cards.

This year there is possible Irish interest in the form of Michael Fassbender, Lenny Abrahamson and Saoirse Ronan, while others could also compete with some sterling early notices in both of the festivals. The lads also discuss the late, great Wes Craven, who has Girl in the Photograph, his last work as a producer, premiere at Toronto.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150914.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 29:43

The Manual #7 - Keith Barry

Keith Barry is one of huge Irish success stories of recent years. The TV Hypnotist, Mentalist and Brain Hacker has appeared on the likes of Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Conan.  His Discovery Channel show Deception with Keith Barry, has been broadcast in over 100 countries, while he's also worked as a consultant on Hollywood blockbusters Now You See Me and its sequel, The Second Act. He has a new series of live shows called Out of Control that will premiere at The Olympia in Dublin in October.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150909.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 26:54

The Manual #6 - Niall 'Bressie' Breslin

Niall Breslin is one of the most instantly recognisable people in Ireland. He is a former professional athlete, a musician and a tireless activist for mental health and wellness. He has written a book based on his own experiences dealing with anxiety, which have plagued him since he was barely a teen. He chats to Mike about the book, Me and My Mate Jeffrey, his personal battles and how overcoming them can be an example to those in a similar position.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150904.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 51:37

The Manual #5 - Dr Fionnula McHale

Dr. Fionnula McHale owns and runs Invigorate Clinic in Dublin City Centre where she practices functional medicine having graduated from Trinity College Dublin, in 2010. She has worked with high level athletes in the NFL and the UFC. Fionnula also very much practices what she preaches, and is an elite athlete herself; a two time European Power Lifting Champion and a runner up in the World Power Lifting Championships. She chats to Mike about her extremely impressive career and just what exactly functional medicine involves, as well as her incredible work ethic inside and outside of the gym.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150831.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 58:32

The Manual - Brian Lloyd on filmmaker Paul Haggis

Recently Oscar winning filmmaker (and former Scientologist) Paul Haggis criticized journalists for failing to push Tom Cruise on Scientology. Entertainment.ie Movie Editor Brian Lloyd responded to Haggis with a piece explaining just why that's a difficult thing to do for anyone who is taking part of a junket set up. Brian joins Mike on a bonus episode of The Manual to delve a little further.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150824.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 19:56

The Manual #4 - Aisling Daly

At still only 27 years of age Ais 'The Bash' Daly has achieved more in the sport of MMA than most fighters could dream of. Having trained out of John Kavanagh's SBG for around a decade alongside the likes of Conor McGregor, Paddy Holohan, Cathal Pendred and Gunnar Nelson, she made a successful debut in the UFC having featured as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pettis vs. Team Melendez. She talks to Mike about her humble beginnings in the sport, her time in the TUF house, her teammates, and offers some no holds barred opinions on her fellow Strawweight fighters.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150822.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 59:24

The Manual #3 - Jack Whitehall

At 27 years of age Jack Whitehall is one of the biggest comedians working the European circuit. A seemingly permanent fixture on the major British television networks, he's also an actor and writer who has just finished his first film. The Bad Education Movie is the big screen version of the hugely popular BBC series that Whitehall writes, produces and features in, and it's released in Irish cinemas on August 21st. Jack dropped into chat to Mike about the film, the transition to acting, as well as touring Ireland, his mate James Corden and Miriam O'Callaghan having 30 kids.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150817.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 67:09

The Manual #2 - Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll is one of the most well respected MMA journalists in Europe. He is a regular contributor to Fightland, The Irish Mirror and Severe MMA and has covered MMA events from local shows, all the way to pay per view UFC events. He recently spent a week in the Mac Mansion, with Conor McGregor as he prepared for his fight with Chad Mendes ahead of UFC 189. He chats to Mike about his experiences in the house and his thoughts on Irish MMA, the fans, the perception of the sport and some of the stars of the game right now like Ronda Rousey, McGregor and UFC president Dana White.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150810.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 67:09

The Manual #1 - An Intro

Mike Sheridan, host of The Manual and editor of entertainment.ie, chats with Movie Editor Lloyd about the point of the show (trust us, there is one...ish) as well as Brian's upcoming podcast The Insider and our new TV podcast, The Guide - with Fiona Flynn and David O'Shaughnessy. Mike also defends Adam Sandler, Vince Vaughn and the weather, while the lads talk mob mentality and True Detective.

Direct download: http://entertainment.ie/media/podcasts/themanual20150804.mp3
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 34:06