The critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast, Promenade, created by Wicklow-born but Galway-based storyteller Andy Gaffney, returns this season with another immersive and emotional journey.

Known for its deeply resonant, true-life stories and acclaimed for its unique narrative style, Promenade’s third season delves into the theme of ‘Moments of Connection,’ weaving tales that explore the powerful, enduring connections that shape and change lives.

“Memories are like time travel,” says Gaffney. “With each season, I aim to uncover how deeply personal moments connect us, no matter how different our lives may be.”

Season three takes listeners on a global journey with stories that range from the awe-inspiring to the heartbreaking.

Highlights include a young girl’s unexpected rescue on a Sri Lankan film set in the 1980s, a Texas radio host’s 71-year-long broadcasting legacy, and an extraordinary encounter where a young barber in the 1960s finds himself in Paul McCartney’s house, witnessing the debut of now-legendary Beatles songs before causing a stir by cutting McCartney’s hair.

Promenade also offers poignant, personal stories, including celebrated writer Louise O’Neill’s deeply moving tribute to her grandmother.

Each story in Season three is thoughtfully woven into a production theme: a radio signal searching for connection, with each episode merging seamlessly into the next—a hallmark of Promenade’s unique storytelling approach.

From its very first release in November 2022, Promenade has earned widespread praise for its evocative themes, previously exploring the sensory triggers of memory, and received raves as “stories that will burrow their way into your heart.”

Promenade Season Three will be available from Monday 9th December on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on www.theshift.ie.

Pictured: Promenade…created and produced by Andy Gaffney.