The Late Night Nod

The Late Night Nod is the 1988 Cáis Ulaidh Podcast of the Year and features original music and improvised interviews with guests from a fictitious world of arts and culture. Join broadcasting legend Brian McCann as he weaves a conversational thread through tales of inspiration, excess and heartache with some of the creative world’s best-known personalities, that you’ve never heard of. If you become a HeadStuff+ member you will gain access to full length versions of each song featured in the show, as well as Brian’s poetry, readings of fictional autobiographical excerpts and plenty more. Join the conversation and if there’s anything you’d like to be read out live on the air, complaints, short stories, or poetry of your own, do get in touch @thelatenightnod

Episodes

6: Mick Pickles

May 8, 2022 • 29 mins

Brian sits down this week with Sticky Mick Pickles to discuss fatherhood, classical music and destroying Japanese televisions. Music this week comes from Bolo Hardfoot and the episode is sponsored by Your Local Financial Institute. Featuring: Ian Toner as Mick Pickles. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more, go to headstuffpodcast.com where you can also become a member of Headstuff+ and get exclusive acces...

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5: Ashley Skye

April 24, 2022 • 22 mins

Brian sits down this week with the experimental Ashley Skye to discuss process, social media etiquette and Shakespearean dynamics in the workplace. Music this week comes from The Candy Sticks and the episode is sponsored by Dermot Reilly Furniture. Featuring: Kate Gilmore (@_kategilmore) as Ashley Skye. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more, go to headstuffpodcast.com where you can also become a member of...

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4: Anita Goldman French

April 10, 2022 • 22 mins

Brian sits down this week with the philanthropic Anita Goldman French to discuss curation of the arts, creativity in the community and extramarital affairs. Music this week comes from Janet & The Argonauts and the episode is sponsored by Mark Leahy Trampoline Removal Services. Featuring: Ali Fox (@ali_fox_) as Anita Goldman French. Kate Gilmore (@_kategilmore) as Janet. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more...

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3: Ken Paisley

March 27, 2022 • 27 mins

Brian sits down with punk rocker Ken Paisley to discuss regret, ones artistic self and where it all went wrong. Music this week comes from German By Nature and the episode is sponsored by The Paul Flynn School of Speech and Drama. Featuring: Ian Bermingham (@itsoldsealegs) as Ken Paisley. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more, go to headstuffpodcast.com where you can also become a member of Headstuff+ and g...

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2: Spider

March 13, 2022 • 24 mins

Brian sits down with North Dublin poet 'Spider' to discuss her latest web of poetry, artistic direction and the loss of love. Music comes from Sodium Nitrate and the episode is sponsored by Your Town Centre. Featuring: Ali Fox as Spider. Amy Kelly (Andi) as Sodium Nitrate. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more, go to headstuffpodcast.com where you can also become a member of Headstuff+ and get exclusive ac...

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1: Byron Longhorne

March 13, 2022 • 28 mins

Brian sits down with 80's icon Byron Longhorne to discuss his rollercoaster career in pop music and life after show business. Music this week comes from Roland Strychnine and the episode is sponsored by Declan Everett's Nationwide Tour. Featuring: Ian Toner as Byron Longhorne. This show is part of the Headstuff Podcast Network. For more, go to headstuffpodcast.com where you can also become a member of Headstuff+ and get exclusive...

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Trailer - The Late Night Nod

February 25, 2022 • 2 mins

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