Off The Lead

Ho boy, this one went better than I was expecting, hit a bit of flow which is always good!In short I've moved away from 'Off The Lead' being a 'movement' to it being a community. And in this episode I've broken that down to the individual which I in turn have broken down into Body, mind and spirit. Hopefully it makes sense and resonates with someone.As always I can be contacted on imoffthelead@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo season 2 Ep#2 is online and available for free on all podcast apps.Today I just get on with it. I was regretting starting this again which has only bolstered my opinion that in order to do something you need first and foremost to commit to it.If you have anything that might be worth sharing to help us get through the next 6 weeks I can be reached on imoffthelead@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wa-hey, wa-hoe, wa-who, its the solos season 2!Here in Ireland we are on day one of our second national lockdown. This one is set to be 6 weeks long and given that my business supplies restaurants and all the restaurants are closed, it's looking like I have a pile of time on my hands.6 X 7 days = 42 so expect to have a solo podcast a day for the next 42 days!As part of this I am going to be doing the following 10 minute breathing exercise and welcome you to join me...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=WimHofIf you have anything in particular to ask or if you have an interest in making an appearance on the podcast you can reach me on imoffthelead@gmail.comThe episode is online and available for free on all podcast apps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep#30 Anthony Murphy 3 is online and available for free on all podcast apps.Myself and Anthony finally get to talk about "Dronehenge". His amazing discovery that has had a genuine global impact. We discuss his views on everything from the polarisation of the people of earth, his thoughts on how understanding our past can help understand our collective future, how we as individuals need to look inside before we look outside and much much more.The conversation as always meanders along from segue to segue and somehow always seems to get back right on track!It was an absolute pleasure sitting down with Anthony and if you enjoy this conversation make sure to like, share, comment, review and forward to someone who you think might enjoy it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I speak with Sheep Fitzpatrick {not his real name obviously} and we discuss the ins and outs of the data centers he works in. As explained at the start he has signed a NDA with a large multinational so although he doesn't name them directly it wouldn't take much genius to figure who he's talking about.We discuss the danger of being "melted" inside a data center, what a data center is and what toll they take on our national grid etc. As is the norm we discuss all sorts from combat sports, covid, working from home, psychedelics, making his debut as a boxer and loads more.If you enjoy this episode make sure to be sound and send it to a friend who might enjoy it too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myself and Podge discuss transexuality, philosophy, religion, science, dogma, reason, logic, diet, exercise, dreams, breathing, walking barefoot, micro Vs Macro, personal development, education, relationships, movement, mma training, home schooling, veganism and vegetarianism to name but a few.I also float the idea of putting a mic in front of both him and Ivor McQuillan to do their own episode together and for me to just play the part of mediator.As always, if you're enjoying these conversations, like, share, comment, review, subscribe and all that jazz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ivor and I have a good old fashioned chat about spirituality, consciousness, ego, Gaia, aliens, psychedelics, the Soul, divinity, religion, reincarnation, extinction events, sovereignty, mental illness, zeitgeist, science, philosophy, politics and probably half a dozen other bits and pieces.Mr. McQuillan will be on again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael and I do the whole tangent off tangent dance and end up talking about everything from his job as a journalist with the Irish Independent to the price of milk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2 in 1 day whaaaaaaaaaaat???I go over the difference I've found between panic attacks and anxiety attacks, analogies, helicopters and the general utility in broadcasting my internal dialogue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Got back in the solo saddle again today (get your mind out if the gutter).I somehow managed to cover relationships, parenting, gender roles, anxiety, training, self criticism and loads more.Hopefully a sign of things to come!As always I can be contacted directly on imoffthelead@gmail.comOh, and I'm giving Twitter a lash @imoffthelead See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the title suggests, this is an audio recording of the vasectomy which I had earlier today and before you say anything, I've never claimed to be normal.I can appreciate how someone might ask, why? Not why would you have a vasectomy of course, but why record it and upload it to the whole world (To not listen to it).The reason is grounded within why I've started this whole Off The Lead 'thing' - To provoke conversations and initiate change.It's because when it came up in conversation (pardon the pun) that I was 'getting the snip'. Most of my friends reactions was a scrunched up face and the sound "yeeeeeeze". Many of them were horrified. "Really? Your going to let some stranger 'down there'???". First of all, it was no stranger. It was a vasectomy doctor.In any case, I saw an opportunity to dispel a few misconceptions about the procedure by recording it. So here it is, in all its scrotumy glory!Questions, queries, comments etc all welcome and can be sent to the same place as always imoffthelead@gmail.com See

Holy shit this is random. Everything* from the big bang untill now.I decided to take some of my own advice and 'just do it'. Not obsess over whether I should do it this way or that way or whether I'd script it or wing it or anything else. I had a vague idea of what I wanted to talk about so hit record and that was that. Done beats perfect.If I've gotten something wrong, if you think I left something out, let me know imoffthelead@gmail.com.*Not everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it just me or did lent drag on a bit this year?40 podcasts in 40 days never really panned out the way it was supposed to, but never let it be said that I didn't finish it out {even if it took me until July!}.Aaaaaaanyway, if you've listened to these recordings I'm looking for suggestions as to what you would like to hear me do more of or less of and just get a general feeling for what has drawn you to listen in the first place, as always I can be contacted via imoffthelead@gmail.comThanks for listening and stay tuned, I'm not done yet.Not by a long shot! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The Rás" is Ireland’s number one cycling event and has a worldwide reputation of being a gruelling challenge in the elite, International calendar.James breaks down exactly what this race is all about and the training involved as well as giving us an insight into the life of an 'amateur' cyclist.As is the norm we touch on all sorts from social media, 'rascism', doing drugs and much more!Thanks for listening and always I can be contacted on imoffthelead@gmail.com and supported via www.patreon.com/offthelead See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I first heard of this lad I was told, "he's into his training". I thought, hmm, I'm into my training too. But alas, to say he's 'into his training' is to put it as mildly as it can be put."He does triathlons" I was told. So do I, I thought. But alas...This absolute LUNATIC is currently training for what's colloquially known as a "Double Ironman". I'll let him explain what that is exactly but put it this way, the cut off time is 34 hours. Madness!We'd a great chat and I'm already looking forward to having him on again, either closer to D-Day or soon after.As it happens, he's doing it for charity and can be supported directly via his 'GoFundMe' page. So be sound and throw him the equivalent of a pint or whatever you can afford.https://uk.gofundme.com/double-ironman-attemptAs always I can be contacted on imoffthelead@gmail.comThanks for listening,Fran.www.patreon.com/offthelead See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If anyone's been involved in this podcast from the start, its Dave, from as far back as it being called the, 'What's The Fuckin' Story?' Podcast!Dave has been instrumental in not only starting this podcast/movement but also in my own {sick bag at the ready} 'personal journey'. Which should be quite evident from our conversation.We talk about the podcast itself {both the conversations and solo's}, creativity, anxiety, business, patreon, the importance of conversation, preparing for winter - in our minds, incremental steps, your outlook on life, mindfulness and much, much more!As always I can be contacted on imoffthelead@gmail.com and financially supported on www.patreon.com/offtheleadThanks for listening,Fran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode brings us from Roscrea in Co. Tipperary and takes us all around the world and back again!We talk culture, history, travel, charity, food, buying local, social media, family, blogging and much, much more!Michael strikes me as the most genuine of people, something I feel stands out from the start.Oh, and if your a lover of Food and Irish produce, check out his blog, "The Hungry Culchie".https://www.facebook.com/hungryculchie/http://www.hungryculchie.ie/https://www.instagram.com/hungryculchie/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/hungryculchieAs always I can be reached on imoffthelead@gmail.comFran.www.patreon.com/offthelead See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I covered/butchered an Eminem song and it got pulled due to copyright infringement so here it is minus the music. DILLIGAFAaaaaaanyway,People will laugh.People will sneer.Fuck these people. These people aren't your friends. These people are week. These people are afraid.Surround yourself with people who encourage you and don't accept anything less.You only get one shot at this life, so discard that lead and become an autonomous, free thinking human being.Or don't."This is your life, live it however you want to".- Eminemwww.patreon.com/offtheleadimoffthelead@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I hit a bit of 'flow' during this one and it shows! If I could only turn that flow tap on whenever I sit down to make a recording. But I suppose then it wouldn't be what it is.Aaaaanyway, today I revisit 'fear', briefly. And the phenomenon that during the safest era our species has ever known we're more frightened than ever. And more to the point, what I intend to do about it.Oh, and Ep#39od40 will be embarrising. DILLIGAF.Thanks for your continued support!www.patreon.com/offtheleadimoffthelead@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever thought about doing something? Think about who and where you'd be if you did half of the things you thought of doing. The more you do the more you are.I also mention how unbelievably beneficial this whole Off The Lead 'thing' has been for me. In a sense it's because I've been acting on my thoughts and not just endlessly ruminating over them. So act and change the world.www.patreon.com/offtheleadFran.imoffthelead@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.