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[ARCHIVE] Liam O'Brien - one of my first interviews
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This is an interview I recorded with Liam O'Brien back in 2017. Liam O'Brien is the Series Producer of Documentary on One on RTE Radio 1.
This interview is a gem. Full of great advice and insight on audio storytelling. For example: "Scene is picture. Picture is memory. It's about imprinting memories and engaging your listener". Good mn, Liam!!
I do cringe a little when I listen back to myself in this one - it was one of the first times I ever interviewed someone. I even forgot to record my own microphone! But it's OK - Liam does the heavy lifting. He was very patient with me and very generous with his time.
(First published on my first podcast 'Everyday People' in 2017)
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