An unashamedly pro-female platform for Irish writers to come together to talk, laugh and tell their stories.
The Podcasts
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Anna and Sinead recognise that there is a gap in Irish podcasts. One, which they are going to close. The duo have been given support by the Irish Arts council to create a series of podcasts that will delve into the stories that have inspired and determined the lives of Irish women. Stories that humour, interest, titillate, terrify, scare and infuriate us.
Irish women have a rich, painful and rebellious past and, as storytellers, Anna and Sinead relish the opportunity for lively discussions with fellow female writers to discuss the past, personal and the present.
Where does each story come from? And what inspires such emotive, passionate, inspirational, dark and humourous writing? Each week they will bring two guests onto the pod to have fun, get serious and, on occasion, cut deep. In the capable hands of senior Newstalk producer, Claire Darmody, the audience is assured that only the best stories will reach their ears in search of the answer to the question – What Is In The Water?.
What’s in the Water was created as a strong platform for Irish female authors to celebrate the wealth of talent in Ireland and the culture it springs from.
ABOUT
Anna and Sinead recognise that there is a gap in Irish podcasts. One, which they are going to close. The duo have been given support by the Irish Arts council to create a series of podcasts that will delve into the stories that have inspired and determined the lives of Irish women. Stories that humour, interest, titillate, terrify, scare and infuriate us.
Irish women have a rich, painful and rebellious past and, as storytellers, Anna and Sinead relish the opportunity for lively discussions with fellow female writers to discuss the past, personal and the present.
Where does each story come from? And what inspires such emotive, passionate, inspirational, dark and humourous writing? Each week they will bring two guests onto the pod to have fun, get serious and, on occasion, cut deep. In the capable hands of senior Newstalk producer, Claire Darmody, the audience is assured that only the best stories will reach their ears in search of the answer to the question – What Is In The Water?.
Meet the hosts
Anna McPartlin is an international bestselling novelist and TV/film scriptwriter. She’s a feeder and a lazy workaholic, loves her pals, long walks, the odd hike, swimming (in summer) and is currently a massive fan of Michael McIntyre’s ‘The Wheel.’ Anna is very happily married (for now) and mothers three dogs who make life just that little bit more lovely.
Sinead Moriarty is an award-winning novelist and books ambassador. She is the author of 15 adult novels and one children’s book. Sinead is a passionate book lover and ambassador for Eason’s Book club. She lives with her husband, and three hormonal teenagers, which is why she spends a lot of time going on very long walks and listening to podcasts.
Meet the production team
Claire Darmody has been producing radio and TV for over 18 years. Claire moved to Newstalk FM in August 2016 where she has produced George Hook, Ivan Yates and Ciara Kelly. She is currently the Senior Producer on the Pat Kenny show on Newstalk. She has won an IMRO radio award for her week long on air campaign about fertility issues which featured on Lunchtime Live with Ciara Kelly and has won a number of headline media awards for her broadcasting work in the area of mental health. In her spare time she produces podcasts.
Shane Demspey is an IT, broadcast and sound engineer with over 15 years experience. During that time he worked with Communicorp Media (now Bauer Media) spending 9 years fixing tech issues and coming up with broadcast solutions for radio presenters and studios. He went on to manage the studio for Maximum Media and In June 2019, he founded Collaborative Studios. and with a wide range of skills, Shane brings great industry experience and easy-going enthusiasm to every project he’s involved with broadcasters and sponsors on their content.
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