Press Play and Surrender

by Eoghan McQuinn

A space for in-depth conversation with new and established pioneers in the world of film, TV, theatre and beyond
Performing Arts
Film Interviews

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Conor McMahon

    Conor McMahon

    S01 E16
    32:28

    I chat to writer director Conor McMahon, best known for his horror comedy films Stitches and Let the Wrong One In. Conor has also directed sketch comedy on Republic of Telly and Callan's Kicks, as well as No Worries If Not. Conor tells me about his influences and fascination with film growing up as well as his approach to directing and the importance of casting.

  • Jessica Courtney Leen

    Jessica Courtney Leen

    S01 E15
    55:19

    I chat to filmmaker and actor Jessica Courtney Leen about her background, career, short films 'Bronagh' and 'Not My Sister', her passion for teaching and also our shared obsession with 'Desperate Housewives'.

  • Naomi Sheridan

    Naomi Sheridan

    S01 E14
    44:46

    This week I chat to Oscar-nominated screenwriter Naomi Sheridan, about her background, her career, the making of 'In America', the business of being a screenwriter and her thoughts on the current Writers Strike.

  • Aisling O'Sullivan

    Aisling O'Sullivan

    S01 E13
    28:31

    This week on the show I chat to veteran actress Aisling O Sullivan. Aisling's credits include The Butcher Boy, The Clinic, Raw, Snap, Big Maggie, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Approach and a Broadway production of King Lear. I was privileged to have been joined by her and gained insight into how she has developed her craft over the course of an impressive career.

  • Rosie O'Mahony

    Rosie O'Mahony

    S01 E12
    34:16

    I chat to Rosie O’Mahony, a fine artist and actor from Northern Ireland. Rosie has appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and is currently training as an actor at Bow Street Academy. We discuss her artistic upbringing, her interest in film and fine art, the perseverance it requires to be an artist, the effects of the pandemic, her TV appearance and current training as an actor.