From one ear to another, this is a Mag's creative production.

From a household name in the raving scene to passionate podcast host, my guest on today's

episode is the brilliant Annie Mac, or away from DJing, as she prefers to be known these

days, Annie McManus. Inspired by understanding the changes people make in their lives,

Annie started her podcast changes speaking with her guests about their pivotal, life-defining moments together.

Through Annie's top pods, I learned that she's passionate about her love of the literary friction podcast.

We also have a fascinating conversation about how the

schooling system can perpetuate issues surrounding race prompted by her choice of nice white

parents podcast. Now, I'm a massive fan of Annie and I reckon you're going to love this conversation.

So, without further ado, let's get Castaway with my fellow Irishman, Annie McManus.

Annie Mack, welcome to Castaway. How are you?

Hello, Laura. I'm really well and it's really nice to be here. Thank you for having me.

Oh, it's such a pleasure to have you. How's the last few months been at home?

You know what? The second lockdown has been actually really

manageable because my youngest is in nursery and they're open. So he's been trotten off there every day.

And my oldest, we've formed a childcare bubble this time. So that's what we're allowed to this time,

that we weren't allowed to do the first time, is kind of link up with another household and share

the childcare.

And that's really saved my bacon, to be honest, because I've been able to work and stay sane

and have my time. So, you know, I'm really not complaining. It's been totally fine.

You talked there just about sharing and finding your people around you to help you. And I really

feel during this time, for me anyway, it's talking to other people and it's kind of sharing the experiences.

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