{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Taran's Parallel Universe","title":"Emma Doran: Stand-Up Made Her Obsessed","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2359,"description":"The path to a creative, fulfilling career is rarely straight, often requiring immense vulnerability and a leap of faith into the unknown. We're all searching for that one thing that can ignite an obsession.This episode dives into the unexpected moments and crucial decisions that shaped a life in comedy, from the impulse to post a video online to the shock of winning a first-ever stand-up gig. Taran and her guest discuss how being a young mother focused her creative path, the emotional difficulty of putting your art \"out there\" for public scrutiny, and the powerful drive that fuels an all-consuming career.Joining Taran to dive into the multiverse is the hilarious and iconic Emma Doran, a Comedian, Author, and Podcaster, known for her sharp, \"no-nonsense\" Dublin wit.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTAlternate careers: jewellery and production.Starting comedy through accidental social media.Why motherhood focused her comedy.The first stand-up gig changed everything.The obsession and timing of a comedy career.GUEST DETAILS Emma Doran is one of Ireland’s most popular stand-up comedians and viral creators, who also co-hosts the hit comedy podcast Keep It Tight alongside Deirdre O’Kane. She is a breakout star of Amazon Prime’s LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland and a top-five best-selling author of the 2024 memoir Mad, Isn’t It?, with over 300,000 social media followers.Connect Emma Doran:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emmadorancomedian/?hl=enHOST INFORMATIONTaran O'Sullivan is the dynamic, authentic, and highly relatable shooting star in Irish media. A familiar and beloved presence on RTÉ 2FM, catch her weekdays on the hit Laura Fox Show. Taran effortlessly connects with audiences through her sharp wit and genuine warmth.Beyond her significant broadcasting presence, Taran is a distinguished figure on the Irish comedy circuit. Known for her dry, sardonic wit and acutely relatable storytelling, she regularly performs across various comedy clubs and festivals.Taran’s Contact...","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}