Alan Meaney
@alanmeaney.bsky.social
Creative Producer in Radio & Podcasts, Circus and Street Arts, Music Lover, DJ.
Loves Julia Jacklin. Hates Mayonnaise. 🇮🇪 🇵🇸
Profile: Irish Man by Fintan Kelly
https://alanmeaney.ie/
Loves Julia Jacklin. Hates Mayonnaise. 🇮🇪 🇵🇸
Profile: Irish Man by Fintan Kelly
https://alanmeaney.ie/
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
I have been using @qobuz.bsky.social for a year now. It has been a great experience. It pays artists more and it doesn't invest in military tech or run ads for ICE. @nialler9.com has all the details.
Why Qobuz has replaced Spotify as my streaming service of choice.
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Why Qobuz has replaced Spotify as my streaming service of choice | Nialler9
So far, Deezer is the only streaming service to have introduced an AI detection and tagging system this past June, as others including Qobuz consider how to
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November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I have been using @qobuz.bsky.social for a year now. It has been a great experience. It pays artists more and it doesn't invest in military tech or run ads for ICE. @nialler9.com has all the details.
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Thank you @carlkinsella.bsky.social
Unfortunately Carl is right, until FF & FG actually consider thousands of homeless kids a crisis which effects them & thier voter base, they won't act.
jrnl.ie/6866350 #supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
Unfortunately Carl is right, until FF & FG actually consider thousands of homeless kids a crisis which effects them & thier voter base, they won't act.
jrnl.ie/6866350 #supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Thank you @carlkinsella.bsky.social
Unfortunately Carl is right, until FF & FG actually consider thousands of homeless kids a crisis which effects them & thier voter base, they won't act.
jrnl.ie/6866350 #supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
Unfortunately Carl is right, until FF & FG actually consider thousands of homeless kids a crisis which effects them & thier voter base, they won't act.
jrnl.ie/6866350 #supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
'Hey, it's me, I'm dynamite.
And I don't know why'.
And I don't know why'.
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
'Hey, it's me, I'm dynamite.
And I don't know why'.
And I don't know why'.
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Digable Planets released ‘Blowout Comb’ 31 years ago on October 18, 1994 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/DPBlowoutComb
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Digable Planets released ‘Blowout Comb’ 31 years ago on October 18, 1994 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/DPBlowoutComb
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'[In the wake of Kurt Cobain's death] Sonic Youth found themselves in Memphis, Tennessee during the first half of 1995, reeling, grieving and asking themselves where they could go next. Washing Machine was the answer...'
#SonicYouth's Washing Machine at 30
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#SonicYouth's Washing Machine at 30
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September 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'[In the wake of Kurt Cobain's death] Sonic Youth found themselves in Memphis, Tennessee during the first half of 1995, reeling, grieving and asking themselves where they could go next. Washing Machine was the answer...'
#SonicYouth's Washing Machine at 30
buff.ly/uItAir8
#SonicYouth's Washing Machine at 30
buff.ly/uItAir8
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Our former President Mary Robinson,
told Channel 4 News that "the United States is complicit in this famine and unfolding genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza through its support of apartheid Israel. She's right, and shamefully the US uses Shannon Airport every day. #GazaGenocide
Video Channel 4 News
told Channel 4 News that "the United States is complicit in this famine and unfolding genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza through its support of apartheid Israel. She's right, and shamefully the US uses Shannon Airport every day. #GazaGenocide
Video Channel 4 News
September 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our former President Mary Robinson,
told Channel 4 News that "the United States is complicit in this famine and unfolding genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza through its support of apartheid Israel. She's right, and shamefully the US uses Shannon Airport every day. #GazaGenocide
Video Channel 4 News
told Channel 4 News that "the United States is complicit in this famine and unfolding genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza through its support of apartheid Israel. She's right, and shamefully the US uses Shannon Airport every day. #GazaGenocide
Video Channel 4 News
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Have you quit Spotify?
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Why it's time to quit Spotify
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
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September 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Have you quit Spotify?
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Oh Jaysus.
Why them? Why us? A 1991 cover of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood's 1971 Irish chart-topper 'Did You Ever' by the unlikely duo of Linda Martin and Mick McCarthy: youtu.be/EaF-H_JUk3Q?...
'Did You Ever?': Linda Martin & Mick McCarthy's memorable duet
YouTube video by Ballsdotie
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh Jaysus.
Massive Attack know what they are talking about. I hope many more follow them. Join us on @qobuz.bsky.social, it's so much better.
Massive Attack Say They’ll Remove Music From Spotify
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Massive Attack Say They’ll Remove Music From Spotify
The band joins Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, and others in protesting chief executive Daniel Ek’s military investments
pitchfork.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Massive Attack know what they are talking about. I hope many more follow them. Join us on @qobuz.bsky.social, it's so much better.
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Queen
September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Queen
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De La Soul released "Say No Go" as the fifth single from their debut album '3 Feet High and Rising' 36 years ago on August 24, 1989 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/delasoul3FHAR
August 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
De La Soul released "Say No Go" as the fifth single from their debut album '3 Feet High and Rising' 36 years ago on August 24, 1989 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/delasoul3FHAR
‘Mmanwu’ is #radiodrama that delves into the complexities of maternal struggle, mental health, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
August 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
‘Mmanwu’ is #radiodrama that delves into the complexities of maternal struggle, mental health, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
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"The prospect of Mairead McGuinness becoming President is appalling. She voted against a motion in the European Parliament to provide further resources to save lives in the Mediterranean. She then gave a false explanation for doing so. She has to be stopped."
July 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"The prospect of Mairead McGuinness becoming President is appalling. She voted against a motion in the European Parliament to provide further resources to save lives in the Mediterranean. She then gave a false explanation for doing so. She has to be stopped."
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As excavation begins at the Tuam Site, thinking of all those affected directly and indirectly
Resharing this article I wrote some time ago
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Institutions’ past and resources on teaching it is now also included on the National Curriculum
Resharing this article I wrote some time ago
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Institutions’ past and resources on teaching it is now also included on the National Curriculum
The true horror of Ireland's machine of misogyny must never be forgotten | Elaine Feeney
The landmark mother and baby home report underlines why we need to grapple with our country’s dark past, says poet and novelist Elaine Feeney
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
As excavation begins at the Tuam Site, thinking of all those affected directly and indirectly
Resharing this article I wrote some time ago
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Institutions’ past and resources on teaching it is now also included on the National Curriculum
Resharing this article I wrote some time ago
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Institutions’ past and resources on teaching it is now also included on the National Curriculum
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I think that until such time as the number of homeless is zero, we need to make ALL accommodation social housing.
Call it a national emergency. Impose rent controls, tenant rights, whatever it takes.
Constitutional barriers? Amend it.
Political barriers. Vote them out.
Call it a national emergency. Impose rent controls, tenant rights, whatever it takes.
Constitutional barriers? Amend it.
Political barriers. Vote them out.
Trevor White is absolutely right. Let’s stop all the political blather about the GPO’s future and convert all of its vacant office space into affordable owner-occupied apartments. With 10% for social housing …
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www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Trevor White: Here’s an idea. Convert the GPO offices into owner-occupied apartments
Do not treat it as a Ireland’s ‘good room’. We need people to live on O’Connell Street
www.irishtimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I think that until such time as the number of homeless is zero, we need to make ALL accommodation social housing.
Call it a national emergency. Impose rent controls, tenant rights, whatever it takes.
Constitutional barriers? Amend it.
Political barriers. Vote them out.
Call it a national emergency. Impose rent controls, tenant rights, whatever it takes.
Constitutional barriers? Amend it.
Political barriers. Vote them out.
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An album released on this day in July 1993: Björk's wonderful Debut www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaxU...
Bjork - Venus as a boy
YouTube video by Cruise Control
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July 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
An album released on this day in July 1993: Björk's wonderful Debut www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaxU...
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CATU: National Housing Demonstration🏠
Building on the momentum of the successful Raise the Roof demonstrations in Dublin and Cork, the Community Action Tenants' Union have called a National march for Dublin City Centre, Saturday July 5th.
Building on the momentum of the successful Raise the Roof demonstrations in Dublin and Cork, the Community Action Tenants' Union have called a National march for Dublin City Centre, Saturday July 5th.
June 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
CATU: National Housing Demonstration🏠
Building on the momentum of the successful Raise the Roof demonstrations in Dublin and Cork, the Community Action Tenants' Union have called a National march for Dublin City Centre, Saturday July 5th.
Building on the momentum of the successful Raise the Roof demonstrations in Dublin and Cork, the Community Action Tenants' Union have called a National march for Dublin City Centre, Saturday July 5th.
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SELF-PROMOTION POST: why record labels (and soon streaming services) need to stop “rinsing” their best customers. For @thequietus.com thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
O Superfan: How Rock & Pop's Elite Screw their Loyal Supporters – and why it won't Work | The Quietus
“Fan” is one of the most abused words in the music business’s lexicon. There is much talk about how to “engage” and “value” fans, making things as “fan-centric” as possible, with clichéd homily being ...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
SELF-PROMOTION POST: why record labels (and soon streaming services) need to stop “rinsing” their best customers. For @thequietus.com thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
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Rafael Benitez became a LFC boss 21 years ago today!
Liverpool FC announced his arrival on 16 June 2004. He took over and started the great Rafalution. Less than 12 months later he celebrated the Champions League victory with us❤️
Liverpool FC announced his arrival on 16 June 2004. He took over and started the great Rafalution. Less than 12 months later he celebrated the Champions League victory with us❤️
June 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Rafael Benitez became a LFC boss 21 years ago today!
Liverpool FC announced his arrival on 16 June 2004. He took over and started the great Rafalution. Less than 12 months later he celebrated the Champions League victory with us❤️
Liverpool FC announced his arrival on 16 June 2004. He took over and started the great Rafalution. Less than 12 months later he celebrated the Champions League victory with us❤️
For #Bloomsday have a listen to Strolling Through Ulysses. This two part radio drama guides listeners through the curious events and quirky characters of Ulysses.
#radiodrama #Joyce #jamesjoyce #speirgorm #audiofiction #podcast
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#radiodrama #Joyce #jamesjoyce #speirgorm #audiofiction #podcast
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Strolling Through Ulysses | Alan Meaney
This two part radio drama guides listeners through the curious events and quirky characters of 'Ulysses'. The fun-filled story of Bloomsday - June 16th 1904.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
For #Bloomsday have a listen to Strolling Through Ulysses. This two part radio drama guides listeners through the curious events and quirky characters of Ulysses.
#radiodrama #Joyce #jamesjoyce #speirgorm #audiofiction #podcast
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#radiodrama #Joyce #jamesjoyce #speirgorm #audiofiction #podcast
alanmeaney.ie/radio-and-po...
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my Tribune review of Liz Pelly’s Mood Machine now free to read. Is Spotify evil? Yes! But is this also very convenient cover for the three major labels consolidating power and sucking money out of the industry? Yes!
The Swedish tech giant has rigged the music industry against artists, mined listeners for data, and made music boring for everyone. Or is that just what the major recording labels want you to believe?
Laissez-Faire Listening
The Swedish tech giant has rigged the music industry against artists, mined listeners for data, and made music boring for everyone. Or is that just what the major recording labels want you to believe?
tribunemag.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
my Tribune review of Liz Pelly’s Mood Machine now free to read. Is Spotify evil? Yes! But is this also very convenient cover for the three major labels consolidating power and sucking money out of the industry? Yes!
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40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller took the day off.
June 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller took the day off.
One of the greatest.
Remembering Gil Scott-Heron today on the 14th anniversary of his passing (May 27, 2011) | Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/GSHrip
Remembering Gil Scott-Heron Today on the 14th Anniversary of His Passing (May 27, 2011)
Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Gil Scott-Heron’s musical legacy and share your personal memories of him with us.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
One of the greatest.
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In these matters of art vs. artist, it comes down to this: Can you listen to the music without hearing ghosts in it?
The Arcade Fire Problem
The slow demise of an indie rock institution
www.hearingthings.co
May 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In these matters of art vs. artist, it comes down to this: Can you listen to the music without hearing ghosts in it?