{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Taran's Parallel Universe","title":"Aifric O'Connell: From Newsagent Dreams To Radio","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1402,"description":"How does a broadcaster find their voice after repeatedly changing direction and nearly giving up on education entirely?\nThis episode explores navigating early career uncertainty through persistence and serendipity. Repeating Leaving Cert leading to unexpected broadcasting opportunity. Solo travel building confidence and overcoming fear. Working across every radio role creating invaluable industry connections. Small career decisions creating unexpectedly transformative outcomes.\nAifric O'Connell is highly regarded Irish broadcaster and producer known for sharp instincts thoughtful storytelling and natural ability making large scale conversations feel deeply personal. Versatile career established her as familiar trusted voice on national airwaves moving seamlessly between lead presenting roles and high level production. \nCurrently serves as producer for The 2 Johnnies playing vital role in powerhouse duo's output including chart topping podcast celebrated for honesty musical expertise and authentic rapport resonating across podcasts radio and Irish festival circuit.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\nRepeating Leaving Cert opened unexpected doors \nGranddad's funeral comment sparked broadcasting journey \nSolo Vietnam travel built courage confidence \nWorking every radio role built connections \nTwo Johnnies partnership turned out brilliantly\nGUEST DETAILS \nAifric O'Connell is highly regarded Irish broadcaster and producer known for sharp instincts thoughtful storytelling and natural ability making large scale conversations feel deeply personal. Built strong reputation as flagship presenter on RTÉ 2fm whilst equally recognised for creative influence behind scenes. Currently serves as producer for The 2 Johnnies playing vital role in powerhouse duo's chart topping podcast output celebrated for honesty musical expertise and authentic rapport resonating across podcasts radio and Irish festival circuit.\nConnect with Aifric O’Connell: Instagram: @aifricoc\nHOST INFORMATION\nTaran...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CJH_m_zOlXCJs3BklyOuvUxc5TkdkVIwfo8m2pAZc38/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMDdj/MjZmOTkzMzM4YjRk/OTA3NTNlNzliYjZl/M2Q1MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}