The Wood From The Trees

James Hughes

In this episode, we sit down with Jim, an industry veteran who went from working on a small family farm in Ohio to leading international operations in the automotive industry. Jim shares his experiences growing up on a tobacco farm, his early ambitions of becoming a truck driver, and how he transitioned into the world of engineering and manufacturing. We dive into the fast-changing landscape of the automotive sector, the challenges of managing young engineers, and the complexities of global operations in the U.S., China, and India. Tune in for an insightful conversation about hard work, resilience, and the evolving world of automotive innovation.

James Ottewill - VanHaven

We took the podcast on the road—literally! 🚐💨 Join us for an exclusive conversation with James, the owner of Vanhaven, as we sit down inside one of their custom-built vans. We chat about the journey of Vanhaven, what goes into creating high-end custom vans, and the future of the brand. Whether you're a van life enthusiast, a business owner, or just love a great success story, this one's for you!

Tucker & Cabbage’s Texas Harvest Experience

We sit down with Tucker and Cabbage to hear all about their time in Texas working the corn harvest. From long days in the scorching heat to the unexpected challenges of life on the road, they share firsthand stories of what it’s really like to cut corn in the Lone Star State. They talk about the highs, the lows, and whether they’d take on another season in the fields. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work a harvest crew or are just looking for a few good stories, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!

Professor Orlagh Creevey

In this episode, David is joined by Orlagh Creevy, a professor in astronomy and a leading expert in stellar seismology. Together, they explore Orlagh’s captivating career, from her work studying “star quakes” and star physics to her contributions to the European Space Agency’s groundbreaking Gaia mission.
Orlagh sheds light on how the Gaia spacecraft is revolutionizing our understanding of stars, exoplanets, and the Milky Way through its massive data releases. With the next major milestone, Gaia Data Release 4, on the horizon, she shares insights into what these discoveries mean for science and our place in the universe.
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the mysteries it holds, this episode is for you. Tune in for a down-to-earth conversation about the stars, their secrets, and the cutting-edge research that’s helping us unlock them.

Ed Dunne | TWFTT

Heath Care professional Ed Dunne tells a story that genuinely shocked me .
While trying to help a charity in Moldova,  he uncovered the shocking misuse of charity funds by its Irish CEO. Hear Ed's gripping story of battling corruption, fighting for his daughter, and his relentless efforts to expose the truth and protect donors' contributions."

Wolf Amos

This week on the wood from the trees , @wolfeamos1  takes us down and extremely intriguing rabbit hole about parasites cannibalism and different branches of the human story. 
Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1efdHmAOXKyGzgOoWimsOE?si=iBGbBk8VTveLKUJ6OT4qUw 
Or watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/zvaPTvEi_Kg?si=XE8BL2Fas8Z962kU

Alan Clarke

Alan comes in to chat to David about his new book release! 

Where is your Olympic Medal?

This week Thomas Barr comes in to chat about his sports carer and ends up telling us about his drift cars, jet skies and house building skills what a man 

Sammy Lucky Days

This week the famous Sammy dropped by, and I got to hear how a young woman that loved horses and acting became an owner and face of one the most successful competitions sites in the UK and Ireland.

Camross Truck & Tractor Run

My Brother Barry and David Bredin come in for a chat about all those trucks and about the annual Camross truck and tractor run .