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.

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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.

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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.

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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