{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66acd1765019f448915c3a6e/69959db11774b22d5a159c3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Getting to Know You with Christy Dignam","description":"<p>This week on <em>Getting to Know You</em>, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with the late, great Christy Dignam for a warm, candid and deeply personal conversation.</p><p>Best known as the iconic frontman of Aslan, Christy reflects on his remarkable life in music — from the early days growing up in Dublin to the highs of chart success and the challenges he faced along the way. In keeping with the show’s tradition, inspired by programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, we explore the private man behind the public persona.</p><p><br></p><p>Christy shares stories from his childhood, his personal struggles, the friendships that shaped him, and the moments that defined his career. Along the way, he reveals his musical influences, favourite books, memorable films, and sporting passions — offering listeners a nostalgic and heartfelt insight into the life and times of one of Ireland’s most beloved performers. Honest, humorous and deeply moving, this episode is a celebration of a life lived with passion and authenticity.</p>","author_name":"92.5 Phoenix FM"}