The How Is He Podcast

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 107 
Podge's guest today has lived a life shaped by music, movement, and bold reinvention. 
Tricia Hutton grew up in Carlow in a deeply musical family, where a love for traditional Irish music was part of everyday life. In her twenties, she followed that passion to Galway, performing with the trad band Lia Luachra, touring across Europe, recording albums, and even landing on the cover of Hot Press. 
Her journey then took a global turn when she joined Lord of the Dance, spending years touring stages around the world. From there, she crossed the Atlantic to Virginia to work as a musician in Busch Gardens, before once again returning to the whirlwind of international touring. 
Tricia’s story doesn’t stop there. She came home to Ireland to begin a completely new chapter, navigating life as a single parent, founding the Kilkenny Trad Trail, and later moving to Limerick to complete a Master’s in Traditional Irish Music Performance at UL. Not long after, she added another string to her bow, qualifying as a primary school teacher. 
In recent years, her sense of adventure brought her and her son all the way to Japan. What was meant to be a two-year stay turned into three. And now, back in Ireland, she’s balancing teaching in Carlow Educate Together with running a dog-friendly café on the side. 
From world stages to classrooms, from Ireland to Japan and back again. Tricia’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and constantly embracing the next chapter.

The Second Half: Bonus Episode 35 

Co-Hosted by Denis Byrne (Guich) // Guest: Lee Murphy 
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How Is He Podcast | Ep. 106 
Joining Podge in the studio today is someone you’ve almost definitely come across. Whether it’s online, on the airwaves, or at some of the biggest events around the country. Hailing from Kilkenny, Sean Carroll has built an audience of over 150,000 people, making his mark as a singer-songwriter while also becoming a familiar voice and presence with Beat 102 103. Sean Carroll.
But that’s only part of the story.
Sean has appeared on Up for the Match, taken to the field in some of Ireland’s biggest charity events like Hurling for Cancer and the Peil football game, and worked with major names including the GAA, NFL, Sky, and John West. From All-Star weekends to huge match days and exclusive launches, he’s been right in the middle of it all.
Today, Podge is getting into the journey behind the scenes, the music, the media, the big moments, and what it really takes to build something like this.

The Second Half: Bonus Episode 34 

Co-Hosted by Denis Byrne (Guich) // Guest: Dominic Byrne
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How Is He Podcast | Ep. 105
Today, the lads are talking to a Graiguecullen  man who proves just how quickly things can change when talent meets dedication. Niall Culleton, a rising star in Professional Darts.
Now here’s the thing. Niall only picked up darts in 2016. That’s right… from beginner to unstoppable in no time. Within just a year and a half of entering the Irish rankings, he climbed all the way to Irish number one. Not just competing, but dominating.
By 2019, he wasn’t just playing for himself. He was leading the line, captaining Ireland at the WDF World Cup in Romania. Since then, he’s continued to make waves on the global stage, including a standout run to the quarter-finals of the ADC Global Championship.
And now? He’s taken the next huge step by earning his PDC Tour Card and stepping into the professional arena. He is one of very few who beat current PDC world champion Luke Littler (The current World No.1 . ranked professional Darts player.