Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2
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Metrics
Episodes: 15
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: Ireland
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
dconlon@irishtimes.com
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Host
Róisín Ingle - Irish Times journalist, podcast presenter, writer, researcher, and producer.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Lawrence Joseph Mullen Jr. - The School Notice That Led To U2’s Formation, The Band’s Early Development, And Its Five-decade History.
Adam Clayton - U2’s Formation, Early Development, And How The Band Has Remained Together Over Five Decades.
David Howell Evans - U2’s Formation, Early Development, And The Band’s Long-term Creative And Personal Relationships.
Paul David Hewson - U2’s Formation, Early Development, And How The Band Has Remained Together Over Five Decades.
Joe Joyce - The Events Of Ireland’s 1982 GUBU Summer And Their Impact On Irish Politics.
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Episodes
Drummer Seeks Musicians, part three: Sing a New Song
September 23, 2026
U2's rise begins in earnest with a television appearance, a talent contest win and the arrival of manager Paul McGuinness. But underpinning their success lies a deeper story of friendship, faith and loss.In the final episode Róisín Ingle speaks to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr and asks the question at the heart of this series - not just how U2 came together, but how they have managed to stay and play together for the past fifty years.Story Lines is the home of audio sto...
Drummer Seeks Musicians, part two: Band of Brothers
September 22, 2026
Ireland in the 1970s was a country in transition. At Mount Temple Comprehensive, Paul ‘Bono’ Hewson, Larry Mullen jr, Adam Clayton, Dave ‘The Edge’ Evans and his older brother Dick found freedom through music, friendship and creativity. In this episode the band, then called Feedback, experiment with a line-up that includes two female backing singers who didn't think much of the band.Host Róisín Ingle talks to classmates, teachers and cultural commentators to trace the evolution of Feedbac...
Drummer Seeks Musicians, part one: The Note
September 21, 2026
It is 50 years this month since 14-year-old drummer Larry Mullen stuck a note on a school noticeboard looking for fellow musicians to form a band. That note led to U2.In this three-part podcast series to mark the 50th anniversary, Róisín Ingle traces the formation of the band in a school on the northside of Dublin through interviews with their classmates, teachers, friends, family and band members.Why did U2 happen in Mount Temple? And how are Bono, Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton still f...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2?
Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2 is hosted by Róisín Ingle. Its publicly listed email is dconlon@irishtimes.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2?
The publicly listed email for Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2: dconlon@irishtimes.com.
How many listeners does Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2 have?
Podseeker estimates Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2 reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2?
Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2 typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians or music professionals with direct connections to U2 or authoritative expertise in the band’s origins, Irish music history, and the cultural context of 1970s Ireland. The broader feed also features veteran journalists with firsthand knowledge of major Irish political and cultural events. Common among recent guests: Internationally recognized recording career; Founding or longstanding membership in a major music act; Established career in Irish journalism or political reporting. Recent guests include Lawrence Joseph Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, and David Howell Evans.
How hard is it to get booked on Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2 cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Music History, Irish Music, Rock Music, and Band Formation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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