It was a star-studded tenx9 on 26 August in Belfast’s Black Box when the theme was Claim to Fame: Mylie Brennan was underwhelmed in Rome meeting the top man; Barney Gribbin failed to recognise the cheekbones at the bar; Paula Tabakin was amused but unimpressed by the spoon-bender. Paul reveals a tender side to him.
Three more wonderful true stories from our Fleadh event in the Black Box on Weds 5 Aug: Willa witnesses traditional worship changing even for the pet dog; Rania realises Greece & Ireland hold the same traditions sacred; Richard can’t compete when it comes to bringing the boys to the yard.. Paul is your host.
As Belfast was transformed for a week by the Fleadh, we had a special tenx9 with live music & true stories of TRADITION: Maureen Boyle fell for the trad-loving seminarian; Houdi McCabe couldn’t understand the hypocrisy all around him; Judith McGillion had a gentle moment with the loyalist bandsman. Paul is your host.
Three stories from our amazing event with Belfast Pride in July: Caroline Boyle makes a phone call she’ll never forget; Paul Brady “comes out” as a straight, white male; Kirsty Mulholland can’t work out when a date is actually a DATE! Paul is your host.
A very special evening in a very special location in Belfast in June led to these three stories of When I was Young: George Sproule picks his weapon of choice; Richard Brown is packed off to boarding school & meets The Tool; Fiona O’Neill embarks on the odyssey that is the school bus journey. Paul is your host.
It was a hot June evening when we teamed up with Belfast Photo Festival for stories of New Horizons: Tim Hedgley takes us on an upmarket drive; Jane Searle gets a new friend with sharp teeth; John Noltner is caught in a dilemma about seafood. Paul is your host.
Three stories from three 2026 events: Éadaoin Macauley becomes a hero to herself; Gareth McElduff steps up after a pint or two; Pat Scott gets lost in France. Paul is your host.
Three wonderful stories from our May ‘26 event in Belfast's Black Box when the theme was HERO: Kathryn Foster welcomes Rachel to the world & it changes forever; Ciaran McAlinden remembers a fallen martyr for Ireland; Shirley McMillan meets a stranger on a train who becomes even stranger. Paul is your host.
In a partnership with Disability Action Ni, our April event was amazing; there are three stories from that evening on this podcast: Natasha Geary introduces Schweppes the pony; Mark Cousins introduces the changeling; Deena Dimick introduces the wonderful Sophia. Paul is your host.
West Belfast through & through, Bernie McDonald goes east & falls in love. Told in February 2026 when the theme was Directions.
