That's Bangin'
That's Bangin'
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Join Marcus O'Laoire and Chris Mellon as they celebrate everything good from farm to plate, ship to service and field to fork. This is a celebration of everything tasty, fresh and excellent coming from Ireland, as well as interviews with people who are shaping the best of the best of food and drink from around the country.
S2 Ep11: Fingal Ferguson - The Knifemaker of Gubbeen
Fingal Ferguson is a fifth generation cheese and charcuterie maker, based in Schull, West Cork, as well as being one of the worlds most respected bladesmiths. He and his family have been behind some of the most recognized and respected products to come out of the boundless cornucopia of West Cork. We talk knives, lives and have a great time in this Episode of Thats Bangin'
Nov 8, 2021
1 hr 7 min
S2 Ep10: An escape to Wicklow with Danni Barry
Wicklow is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and on this episode, Chris travels to new dining destination "The Wicklow Escape". A Wicklow special chatting to some great local suppliers, owner of The Wicklow Escape Lisa Wilkinson and executive chef Danni Barry. Danni was the second female in Ireland to hold a Michelin Star and was named chef of the year in 2016.
Oct 26, 2021
51 min
S2 Ep9: Galway Special - Grainne Mullins & Jp McMahon
24 hours in Galway to celebrate the amazing food scene that has developed in recent years. Grainne Mullins tells us about the science of chocolate and her incredible tale from chemistry to chocolate entrepreneur. Then Mister Eat Galway himself, (44:52) Jp McMahon tells the story of Irish food and its progression over many centuries.
Oct 12, 2021
1 hr 38 min
S2 Ep8: TWELVE FIRES SPECIAL! The incredible John Relihan
This week Chris and Marcus are joined by one of Ireland's most exciting chefs, fresh off the back of his first twelve fires event in Wexford, John Relihan. Having left Kerry at 16 to work for Jamie Oliver and having cooked all around the world since then, racking up some incredible stories Along the way, John Relihan is amazing, and it was a pleasure to have him on that's bangin'
Oct 4, 2021
56 min
S2 Ep7: The Spice of White! - Dublin's Vegan Queen Holly White
Chris & Marcus are taken on an in depth journey of veganism, with best selling author & vegan queen Holly White. A discussion about how vegan culture has changed in recent years, how turning vegan changed Holly's life and nonstop talk of delicious dishes!
Sep 13, 2021
52 min
S2 Ep6: Taste of Dublin Festival & Dan Hannigan
Ireland finally has a festival going ahead! We are joined to talk all things Taste, by Dan Hannigan. Dan is one of our favourite Irish chefs and we talk about his time in the kitchens of Mister S, Richmond, his Food For Thought charity series. Plus big reveals of his Naughty Neighbour, his upcoming restaurant and what might be happening with The Greenhouse.
Aug 29, 2021
1 hr 3 min
S2 Ep5: Gigging and Grubbing with Comedian Danny O'Brien
This episode is a worldwind of laughs!  Stories of culinary adventures from around the globe with funny man, Danny O'Brien. We talk upcoming festivals, getting heckeled in the flats, and Vol-au-vent!
Aug 22, 2021
59 min
S2 Ep4: Bites & Bowls From Buncrana & Beyond with Kwanghi Chan
The Irish Hong Konger TV Chef and restaurateur is one of the easiest guys to talk to in the industry. A fascinating conversation through Donegal Chinese restaurants, Michelin star kitchens, food trucks and of course, the Irish spice bag.
Aug 15, 2021
1 hr 4 min
S2 Ep3: Irish Independent Chef of the Year - Gráinne O’Keefe
This week, Chris and Marcus talk to Grainne O’Keefe about the opening of her new restaurant named after her late grandmother, Mae. They discuss her ideal Sunday lunch, the amazing hash brown fry and encourages you to go and invest in some custom-made knives. With all that Grainne has in store, it’s a wonder she ever has any free time!
Aug 8, 2021
1 hr
S2 Ep2: Ciara Doherty - Cocktails with Ciara
This week, we talk to Ciara Doherty, a lifestyle, fashion and beauty content creator, with her own hugely successful YouTube channel, Cocktails with Ciara. Ciara shares what dinner at home was like growing up, the etymology of cocktails and how to start your own at-home cocktail bar.
Aug 1, 2021
52 min
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