Episode 29 | Dean Kenny

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In Episode 29, Joe and Sherin sit down with the brilliant Dean Kenny — a Dublin man originally from Ballymun who has one of the most raw, honest, and inspiring stories you'll hear. From growing up in the flats of Ballymun and Finglas, to falling deep into cocaine addiction in his teens and twenties, Dean holds nothing back. He opens up about the chaos addiction brought into his life — the paranoia, the broken relationships, the falling off and climbing back on the wagon — and the turning point that changed everything. Dean is now on an incredible mission — running 5K every single day and raising money for Our Lady's Children's Hospital. With over 700 days of consecutive runs clocked, he talks about how running became his recovery, his mental health lifeline, and his purpose. He also shares the deeply personal story of his son's serious illness and the operation that shook his world, and how that fuelled everything he's doing today. This one is honest, funny, emotional, and motivating in equal measure. If you're going through something tough or just need a reminder that it's never too late to turn things around — this is the episode for you. ⏱ Timecodes 00:00 | Intro & banter — welcome to Episode 29 01:00 | Introducing Dean Kenny 02:00 | Denture stories & classic craic 05:00 | Getting the full background — where Dean is from 05:40 | Born in 1988 — growing up in Ballymun & Finglas 06:45 | Life in the flats — tight-knit community memories 08:00 | Family life — four kids, relationships 09:00 | The addiction story begins — first experiences with cocaine 10:30 | Addiction escalating — everyday use 11:40 | Leaving school at 16 & deeper into addiction 12:30 | Paranoia, money problems, relationships falling apart 13:10 | Moving to England — trying to escape it all 13:50 | Coming back to Dublin, getting his first apartment 27:20 | Dean's son's illness — the operation and the fear 28:30 | Shout out to the surgeons & the child's mother 29:40 | The 5K a day challenge begins — running for Our Lady's Hospital 30:35 | 714 days in — the numbers don't lie 31:30 | Relapse — falling off the wagon and being honest about it 33:00 | Recovery isn't linear — guilt, shame, and getting back up 34:20 | What "falling off" actually looked like — missed days, letting people down 35:20 | Getting back on track — accountability and the mission 36:10 | Responsibilities as an anchor in recovery 37:00 | Social media accountability — how posting keeps you honest 39:40 | 714 days, 5K a day = raising funds for Our Lady's 48:15 | Rise Above It boxing & the finger snap story 😬 50:00 | Where Dean is now — PT course, lifeguard training, college 52:00 | What keeps Dean in recovery — running & mental health 52:40 | "Recovered" vs "in recovery" — a real honest debate 53:15 | Sherin on manifestation and the Law of Attraction 55:10 | Cold water/sea swimming as part of the routine 57:00 | Advice to anyone struggling — reach out, take accountability 58:30 | Come join a run — Saturday mornings! 01:00:00 | Belfast trip chat & signing off 01:01:50 | Final shoutouts — crew, family, fans & barbers union!

Episode 34 | Marty Guilfoyle

In Episode 34 of the Joe Irish and Sherin Podcast, Pat and Sherin sit down with Irish radio DJ and Spin 1038 presenter, Marty Guilfoyle. From his early days ringing up a community radio station as a teenager to becoming one of Ireland's most recognisable DJs, Marty shares how a chance encounter in a late-night club in Lanzarote completely changed the direction of his life. The lads talk friendship groups, growing up, social media comparisons, the perks of working in radio, and why Marty reckons the best part of the ladder might actually be where you're standing right now. There's also a pit stop in a very unexpected hotel in Tenerife, a near-miss with Calvin Harris at Electric Picnic, and a wild swingers hotel story that absolutely nobody saw coming. Timecodes: 00:00:10 – Welcome & intro to Episode 34 with guest Marty Guilfoyle 00:00:50 – Marty on why being invited on podcasts means so much to him 00:01:34 – Are you a podcast listener? Marty admits he's not really 00:02:35 – Marty's 16 years at Spin 1038 — and the station's full history 00:03:15 – How Joe met Marty through his brother next door (the decks story) 00:03:57 – Living with a stranger during Covid & making a best friend for life 00:04:40 – Friendship groups, growing apart, and the friend group of 15/16 00:07:03 – Football, Liverpool, and the WhatsApp group drama 00:08:25 – Making friends in different circles across different jobs 00:09:42 – Marty's other half's girl gang, London hen surprise & Magic Mike 00:10:31 – Ladies nights in Dubai — how clubs make their money 00:11:37 – How Marty got into DJing: the radio show that started it all 00:12:34 – Ringing a community radio station as a teenager and getting let on air 00:13:50 – Getting a show on Fun Radio, sending a demo to Spin, and landing the job 00:14:41 – Working weekends for Spin and weekdays for Beat — and how they became one group under Bauer Media 00:17:01 – Gigging in Ibiza, Dubai, and Majorca — and the invitation to join as apprentice 00:17:35 – Playing Ultra festival on the same bill as Steve Aoki 00:18:08 – The Iceland trip with the gang and running into MK 00:19:14 – The Lanzarote moment that changed everything: DJ Coco Loco and a life-altering offer 00:20:14 – Ringing his mam from Lanzarote: "You are NOT staying" 00:21:15 – The kindness of strangers and how it shapes your career path 00:22:00 – Playing New York Rocks in the early days 00:23:10 – Upcoming gig at Oceans Beach, Majorca — and why Marty doesn't consider himself a "cool DJ" 00:24:45 – The viral fan comparison to Avicii at a 5,000-person gig in Limerick 00:25:57 – Booking Oceans Beach and hoping they know what they signed up for 00:27:03 – Electric Picnic: clashing with Calvin Harris and Hozier 00:29:23 – Festival lineup clashes and loving artists across all genres (Kylie Minogue, Hana Lang) 00:30:15 – The secret "Absolute Mood" playlist and holiday music chat 00:32:05 – Dubai: why Marty wasn't a huge fan and what felt off 00:33:16 – Favourite gig ever: Pasha in Macao, China, and a spontaneous trip to Hong Kong 00:36:43 – Moving to Roundwood, Wicklow, and learning to love the quiet life 00:38:20 – The M50 red flag test for dating — and gym etiquette 00:41:33 – What's next? Marty reflects on chasing the ladder in his 20s vs enjoying where he is now 00:43:30 – Playing a small bar in Killarney and realising that's the good stuff 00:44:09 – Social media, comparison culture, and finding contentment at 36 00:47:03 – The perks of working in radio: Katie Taylor, David Guetta, Dua Lipa, and more 00:49:05 – Favourite celebrity interviews: Pete Tong, Charlie Puth, MK, and Sean Penn (as an extra on a film!) 00:51:35 – Pete Tong coming straight from the airport to Marty's studio 00:52:13 – Holiday plans: two weeks off, Tenerife & the Canaries 00:53:04 – The accidental swingers hotel story in Tenerife 😂 00:57:17 – Wrap-up, thanks, and "Friends and Lovers" sign-off

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Episode 29 | Dean Kenny

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