https://www.spreaker.com/show/a-traveller-a-countrymanenSociety & CultureCopyright Dean Scurryhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fc342ab2cf26ea9adf33fa8c9ce2e3c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/a-traveller-a-countrymanThu, 11 Jan 2024 22:22:29 +0000Dean ScurryDean Scurryfeeds@spreaker.comA Traveller & A Countryman Podcast with Martin Stokes and Dean Scurry. This unlikely pair chat openly about a variety of subjects.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-live-with-sharyn-ward-hughie-maughan--5826955488a11837-ab04-4eb3-a7b4-073a08989066Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:42:36 +0000Dean ScurryEpisode 50 Live with Sharyn Ward & Hughie Maughan in axis Ballymun5226yes150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-hughie-maughan-snr--5770143418865a13-c0c0-470f-a54c-805355e5458aSat, 18 Nov 2023 15:56:20 +0000Dean ScurryWe are joined by Hughie Maughan Snr. Hughie is Martin's neighbour and he tells us about his early life growing up in Bellewstown with his mother and farther and the care and support he received when he was sick as a teenager. Hughie tell us how he met...6226clean149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway--57436758Get tickets for the live show in axis here]]>1b07fed7-03b7-4b62-8af3-fa86d5531cbcMon, 30 Oct 2023 00:52:15 +0000Dean ScurryMartin and Dean chat about taking risks, getting out of your comfort zone and facing your fears. What have you lost that you would most like back? When have things not gone to plan and were better because of it? What scares you the most, and how does...Get tickets for the live show in axis here]]>5301clean148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-tom-mcdonagh-actor--57020233JOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention Travellers]]>cd5ecf11-7344-44d5-a410-aeea474a51baSun, 01 Oct 2023 23:08:36 +0000Dean ScurryTom McDonagh grew up in Ballymun and was reared by his Grandmother Bridie. He tells us how he got stranded at a bus stop in Limerick the first he visited his wife. He talks about some of the roles he has taken on so far in his acting career. And we...JOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention Travellers]]>5188epyes147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-davy-jesse-collins-songwriter--56866458CONTROVERSIAL KINGS - Blow Wind BlowJOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention Travellers - YouTube]]>f66dfb2f-d580-470c-b202-1d0447af8e1dWed, 20 Sep 2023 09:19:12 +0000Dean ScurryWe are delighted to be join by the talented Traveller songwriter Davy Jesse Collins. Davy tells us how he was inspired by his father to pursue song writing and how a simple cup of tea helps him get into the creative mood....CONTROVERSIAL KINGS - Blow Wind BlowJOHN BOY - Suicide Prevention Travellers - YouTube]]>5302epyes146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-the-fresh-traveller-podcast--5676580885c8e5f2-76ac-41de-9cef-4627714a7281Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:29:52 +0000Dean ScurryIn preparation for their live show in Ballymun in November Sparky, Dean and Martin Stokes get together for a rare but beautiful conversation.4126yes145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-who-dis-do-not-disturb--56600668abf732ae-422e-4c4f-afda-08d5605c60fbSat, 26 Aug 2023 21:37:46 +0000Dean ScurryDean and Martin ask some serious questions like, Where does the wind come from? Will we ever have Nuclear powered cars? Should there be seat belts on horses? Why is there so much dumping at Electric Picnic? Why will Dean not answer his phone? and Is...5286yes145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-vitamin-sea--561520466a024096-3ef1-400a-b124-43e704cedecdWed, 19 Jul 2023 09:47:30 +0000Dean ScurryMartin gives an update on his campervan conversion and explains why he loves to watch biography films. We discuss the pros and cons of talking regular Vitamins and supplements.4240clean143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-whats-the-news--56014122c5a1215f-3a4a-4711-8195-e9f91efed67eThu, 06 Jul 2023 13:27:49 +0000Dean ScurryAfter a short break, Dean and Martin are back with some news.3816cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-the-interrogation-of-dean-scurry--539287892e048ba3-df12-46ca-af46-e658a15a9911Fri, 19 May 2023 10:34:49 +0000Dean ScurryMartin takes the reins this week as he tries to interrogate Dean. Dean teaches Matin about the hero's journey story in Star Wars and explains how Martin is like the Traveller Chewbacca. Martin finishes off the episode with a great story about a deadly...5645cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-freedom-of-speech--53805445www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman]]>040db557-1fda-4569-b359-1e30a2c179deWed, 10 May 2023 12:49:12 +0000Dean ScurryIn this Episode Dean and Martin chat about Community, Confession, Confrontation, Comedy, King Charles Coronations, Irish Drug Laws, The Fighting Irish and Freedom of Speech. https://www.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman/membershipwww.patreon.com/ATravellerandACountryman]]>5609cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-knockin-on-heavens-door--53653666ba660d45-be9b-4a3e-88b8-a74a588bc2feWed, 26 Apr 2023 15:26:24 +0000Dean ScurryDean calls out the Talking Bollox lads and Martin tells us all about his recent family pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in Co. Mayo. Martins also chats about his claustrophobia and has a funny porta loo story.5119cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-from-eviction-ban-to-camper-van--535873398b68df3b-50ff-46fc-be09-6a3e4e8effebWed, 19 Apr 2023 19:50:50 +0000Dean ScurryIts been few weeks since we last heard from heard from Dean and Martin. The reason why is revealed in this special episode. Dean talks about his housing situation and gets some great practical advice from Martin about getting a camper van on the road.4398cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-holy-shit--5318343548bc2cc6-c209-4d89-8a5b-37fb8f001240Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:56:49 +0000Dean ScurryThis is the episode you've all been wating for, Dean and Martin at their best, fun, free and fully of shit. They discuss curse words, clowns, the cosmos, holy water, tides and traveller myths. This is a cracker. Enjoy. Like, share and subscribe.4425cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-jamie-harrington--53146676a2bd2d5d-e1c7-45e9-902d-640489fdec1dThu, 09 Mar 2023 11:44:03 +0000Dean ScurryWe are joined by Jamie Harrington, The Unofficial Lord Mayor of Ballymun. Martin was super excited to get Jamie on to talk about the time Jamie sat down with a suicidal man and asked him if he was okay. Jamie brings us into his world and lets us know...5087cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-sun-moon-and-stars-its-all-a-big-conspiracy--53061631tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1457354836Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:57:46 +0000Dean ScurryMartin and Dean chat about some of the worlds top conspiracy theories. Martin tries to convince Dean the earth is the centre of the universe and freaks out when Dean brings up the Illuminati but seems okay with the idea of a lizard Queen Mother.3995cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-ireland-for-all--53061352tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1449147244Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:12:55 +0000Dean ScurryThis is a special episode about the #IrelandForAll movement made up of clips from previous podcast and radio interviews.4465cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-lights-camera-action--53060765tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1438259041Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000Dean ScurryDean and Martin chat all things silver screen, the talk about everything from classics Films like Titanic to Movies that make you want to run for cover like Mr and Mrs and they throw in a few other gems too.4520cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-lucky-khambule-we-are-one--53061219tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1430671144Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:21:42 +0000Dean ScurryMartin and Dean chat with Lucky Khambule a (South African) former asylum seeker. Lucky lived in Direct Provision in Cork after his arrival in Ireland in 2013. He was involved in organising a strike there protesting the restrictive rules that were...3633cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-traveller-wedding-photographs--53062451tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1427237563Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:55:54 +0000Dean ScurryDean chats about a new Ballymun photobook project and Martin tell us all about a recent family wedding and shares some great advice for his younger self.4013cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-refugees-racism-new-year-resolutions--53060669tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1419835567Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:42:16 +0000Dean ScurryIn their first chat of 2023 Martin and Dean have an honest open discussion about fear, racism, discrimination, tolerance, solidarity and love. Dean pushes Martin on why having women travellers on the podcast isn't only important its healthy and...3283cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-sparky-ray-corcoran--53062479tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1414188232Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:30:37 +0000Dean ScurryIn our last chat of 2022 and our first Podcast of 2023 we shoot the breeze with a Ballymun Legend, Ray 'Sparky' Corcoran. As a youth worker in Ballymun for 40 yrs Sparky has a wealth of experience, insight and wisdom as to what's what in Dublin. We...6283cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-donal-fallon--53061358tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1406680420Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:09:20 +0000Dean ScurryIn their final podcast chat of 2022 Martin and Dean sit down with Historian, Author and Podcaster Donal Fallon for a lovey heart felt social history chin wag about all things Dublin. Donal's Podcast 'Three Castles Burning' is a wonderfully crafted...4258cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-subset-unauthorised-murals--53060586tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1404125275Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:32:18 +0000Dean ScurryWe sit down with Subset for a conversation about Art, Love, Life, lessons to learn and what to do to feel alive. Recorded live in Mend. Since inception Subset have been preparing for an inevitable standoff with Dublin City Council. Ideological...5668cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-shark-in-the-water--53060792tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1398615061Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:16:34 +0000Dean Scurry6 months in Dean and Martin sit down to shoot the breeze and chat about everything from finding money in a cashless world, toll bridges trolls, online scams, Emmet Till, The Wire, Rainbow Rapids, bullying bosses, Sharyn Ward, Finbar and Tyson Furey,...5703cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-john-connors--53061419tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1392272803Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:40:57 +0000Dean ScurryWe're joined by John Connors for a warts and all chat about life and death and everything in between. This is a lovely conversation between two travellers and a country man. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.7061cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-live-with-senator-lynn-ruane-in-axis-ballymun--53061402tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1387801663Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:24:26 +0000Dean ScurryThis is our first ever live podcast and the first live podcast recorded in axis theatre Ballymun, the first event of the first ever Ballymun Summit and Martins first time on stage. A lot of firsts. We had the great pleasure having the amazing Senator...4505cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-smart-phones-antisocial-media--53060695tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1380904471Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:35:49 +0000Dean ScurryThis is a special Episode, recorded a few months ago. Dean and Martin chat about the pros and cons of social media, the good, the bad and the often very ugly. Smartphones for all the good they bring have made for some very dumb ideas. TikTok,...5359cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-pagan-halloween-prayers-and-pilgrimages--53061614tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1373775973Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:14:32 +0000Dean ScurryJust back from having Covid Dean sits down with Martin and talks about everything from the Pagan Festival of Halloween, Martin leading Good Friday prayers on St Margarets Traveller site, to pilgrimages and black fasts on an Island on Lough Derg in...5890cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-hughie-maughan--53060734tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1366235389Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:47:33 +0000Dean ScurryWe have the pleasure of sitting down with the courageous, charismatic and intelligent Hughie Maughan. Hughie is Martins neighbour, and this conversation explores so many important themes. From why humans fight, our fear of death, and how we might be...8621cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-war-and-peace-heaven-and-hell--53058241tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1361874715Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:04:22 +0000Dean ScurryMartin and Dean chat about patience, ignorance, sarcasm, feuds, peace keeping and using forgiveness as a weapon. Martin talks about his love for Medjugorje and describes it like heaven on earth. They ask what those are who want war are running away...5794cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-jimmy-judge--53058324tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357131685Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:38:39 +0000Dean ScurryMartin and Dean sit down with Jimmy Judge. Jimmy works as a psychotherapist based in Dublin, working with those suffering through addictions, trauma, abuse and those who find themselves isolated or disconnected from mainstream society. Jimmy also...6538cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-ten-commandments--53061684tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1351499593Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:40:25 +0000Dean ScurryDean and Martin chat about Recovery Month, The 100 Km Recovery Cycle, Rave and Ride, 12 step programs like AA and GA. They discuss making mistakes, learning lessons and who we should take advice from. They also explore The Ten Commandments and the...5520cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-pauline-scurry-deans-mother--53060771tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1349221180Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:14:18 +0000Dean ScurryIn this episode we are joined by another very special guest, Pauline Scurry, Dean's Mother. Pauline talks about her life growing up in Eastwall, working in Wales as a teenager, meeting Dean's Da, Paul Scurry, getting married, rearing six kids in...7529cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-fr-peter-mcverry--51229440tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1342022080Sun, 11 Sep 2022 23:00:20 +0000Dean ScurryWe chat with Fr Peter McVerry about how his work began in Ballymun and the Dublin North Inner City during the 1970s and 80s and where its going in 2022 and beyond. We talk about God, love, compassion, service, greed, neoliberalism, housing first, a...6425cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-helen-stokes-martins-mother--51229441tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1325063350Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:09:39 +0000Dean ScurryIn this episode we are delighted to be joined by a very special guest, Martin's Mother, Helen Stokes. Helen is a traveller woman and our first female guest. Recorded live in her caravan in St Margaret's Park, Ballymun. She tells us about her life...4608cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-failte-ireland--51229447tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1302836902Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:28 +0000Dean ScurryIn this episode Martin and Dean discuss what they love about Ireland and a few things that piss them off too.6159cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-the-power-of-protest--51229448tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1298913352Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:00:17 +0000Dean ScurryIn this episode Martin and Dean chat about how they met and discuss some of the strategies and tactics they've used when protesting against abuses of power in Ireland.5672cleanfull