Operation: Project
I'm Caroline! Over the years, I've started a bunch of creative projects I've failed to finish.
So I wanted to talk to creative people - writers, filmmakers, comedians, photographers, musicians, and more - about how they work, and what they do when things get tough - learn the secrets of finishing!
From Dublin, Ireland - it's Operation: Project!
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
Caroline Swords, podcaster: 13 Steps to Breaking Up without Cracking Up
This ep of Operation: Project is a break from the norm, as I do my first solo podcast! I'm slightly embarrassed as I hit "Publish", but I'm taking that as a good sign.
Normally on the pod, I talk to p…
Alan McMonagle, writer
Alan McMonagle is an award-winning Galway-based writer, with loads of short stories, radio plays and a couple of novels to his name. His latest novel, Laura Cassidy's Walk Of Fame, was published by P…
During Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter
Allie O’Rourke - stand-up comedian and comedy promoter - is one of Dublin’s hardest-working comedians, playing over 300 gigs in 18 months all over the country, refining her comedic skillset to reach …
Before Lockdown: Allie O’Rourke, stand-up comedian and promoter
I recorded Episode 10 of my podcast 16th February 2020, barely 6 weeks ago. So much has changed since - then, Allie and I hugged, talked for hours right across a table, went for a leisurely lunch - t…
Liam Hourican, actor
Liam Hourican - actor, impressionist, comedian - lives in London, and has been a constant comedic presence on TV and stage since the mid-00’s, with roles in The Savage Eye (RTE), The IT Crowd (Channe…
Brian Gallagher, stand-up comedian
Brian Gallagher - stand-up comedian - has, in just three years, risen rapidly through the ranks of Irish comedy. Caroline respects his all-in commitment to his career: constantly in motion, he plays …
Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly, creative producers
Clíona Dukes and Caoimhe Connolly - creative producers - are the duo behind the annual Scene + Heard Festival of New Work in Smock Alley Theatre, now in its 5th year. Caroline applauds their combined…
Chris O'Neill, comedy promoter
Chris O’Neill - comedy promoter - runs the twice-weekly Jesters Comedy Club in Sin É in Dublin City, one of the best clubs in town, and a hugely valuable resource for new comedians. Caroline admires …
Anne Gildea, comedian
Anne Gildea - actor, writer, comedian, musician and founding member of groundbreaking musical comedy group The Nualas - is a true Renaissance woman. Caroline loves that no matter what Anne is doing c…
Alan Lambert, filmmaker
Alan Lambert - filmmaker - is a true auteur: directing, producing, even scoring his own experimental sci-fi features. Caroline is inspired by his unwavering commitment to his art and unconventional a…
Kevin Boyle, yoga podcaster
Kevin Boyle - yoga teacher and podcaster - has published his “The Yoga Life” podcast week-in week-out since early 2018, and Caroline admires his consistency and dedication to getting meaningful conte…
Daragh Muldowney, photographer
Daragh Muldowney - nature photographer - travels the world with his camera, from the sand dunes of the Sahara to the frozen lakes of Siberia, showcasing his stunning imagery in exhibitions and books.…
Emily O’Callaghan, comedy promoter
Emily O'Callaghan - comedy promoter, event organiser, journalist, photographer - constantly gets creative things done, and Caroline wants to know how. They talk about getting over your fear of trying…