<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Taran's Parallel Universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Taran O'Sullivan talks to a different guest each week about how their lives could have been completely different.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:20:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Hb7W75Qf.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Taran OSullivan]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:28:18 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Taran OSullivan]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Comedy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Comedy Interviews]]></category><itunes:author>Taran OSullivan</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Comedian Taran O&apos;Sullivan talks to a different guest each week about how their lives could have been completely different.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Taran OSullivan</itunes:name><itunes:email>osullivantaran@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Comedy"><itunes:category text="Comedy Interviews"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b7973598-75d5-44f4-9831-e52aa0774223/logos/36d8cec8-854b-44a0-806e-294db315046a.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Season 2 Episode 2 Aindriú De Paor]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into Andrew's early career aspirations, memories from primary school, influential decisions, and turning points in his career. It highlights the impact of career choices on career trajectory and the unexpected nature of opportunities. The conversation covers the themes of embracing fear, finding passion and purpose, historical moments and sporting events, reflections on personal growth and change, and a quick fire round with final thoughts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Career choices impact career trajectory</li><li>Opportunities can arise unexpectedly Follow your passion</li><li>Embrace the 'field of fear' and do it anyway</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Career Aspirations</li><li>06:12 Influential Decisions</li><li>15:13 Embracing Fear and Taking Chances</li><li>20:56 Reflections on Personal Growth and Change</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d2b726f2-6bba-40d9-b02c-b75703fed4a0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taran OSullivan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:07:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d10c2336058f1989854641711a291d9b5e29fbd4aad87d549968cd0793a9ce86/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMmI3MjZmMi02YmJhLTQwZDktYjAyYy1iNzU3MDNmZWQ0YTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiNzk3MzU5OC03NWQ1LTQ0ZjQtOTgzMS1lNTJhYTA3NzQyMjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU2MzFiZjQ2OGExOWVhYzI1YjM4YzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmY2E4NmYyZWY0YzkyNGUxZWYyNmVhL3RhcmFuLW9zdWxsaXZhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18xNi01Ny01MC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="52788289" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b7973598-75d5-44f4-9831-e52aa0774223/episodes/d2b726f2-6bba-40d9-b02c-b75703fed4a0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into Andrew&apos;s early career aspirations, memories from primary school, influential decisions, and turning points in his career. It highlights the impact of career choices on career trajectory and the unexpected nature of opportunities. The conversation covers the themes of embracing fear, finding passion and purpose, historical moments and sporting events, reflections on personal growth and change, and a quick fire round with final thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Career choices impact career trajectory&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Opportunities can arise unexpectedly Follow your passion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embrace the &apos;field of fear&apos; and do it anyway&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Early Career Aspirations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:12 Influential Decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:13 Embracing Fear and Taking Chances&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:56 Reflections on Personal Growth and Change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b7973598-75d5-44f4-9831-e52aa0774223/logos/36d8cec8-854b-44a0-806e-294db315046a.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Season 2 Episode 2 Aindriú De Paor</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taran's Parallel Universe Aaron McCarthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into Aaron's passion for comedy and bodybuilding, as well as the challenges and growth he has experienced through personal experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for comedy and bodybuilding</li><li>Challenges and growth through personal experiences</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Passion for Comedy and Bodybuilding</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">420306b3-56d8-4967-8e8d-d2e16da3f360</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taran OSullivan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:34:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a50009679ccdcb612b6d504d416f62e10bb69d76ac9af13428ea4140570da42a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MjAzMDZiMy01NmQ4LTQ5NjctOGU4ZC1kMmUxNmRhM2YzNjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiNzk3MzU5OC03NWQ1LTQ0ZjQtOTgzMS1lNTJhYTA3NzQyMjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU2MzFiZjQ2OGExOWVhYzI1YjM4YzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMjRkYmM3ZTU5OWM4OTc3NDE2NDRiL3RhcmFuLW9zdWxsaXZhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOV9fMjAtMjgtMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="33911581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b7973598-75d5-44f4-9831-e52aa0774223/episodes/420306b3-56d8-4967-8e8d-d2e16da3f360/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into Aaron&apos;s passion for comedy and bodybuilding, as well as the challenges and growth he has experienced through personal experiences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for comedy and bodybuilding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and growth through personal experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Passion for Comedy and Bodybuilding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b7973598-75d5-44f4-9831-e52aa0774223/logos/36d8cec8-854b-44a0-806e-294db315046a.png"/><itunes:title>Taran&apos;s Parallel Universe Aaron McCarthy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>