Show Notes
Two Dublin teens, Glen Anderson and Ben Hanlon, turned a chance hotel encounter with Oprah Winfrey into a viral podcast moment—no big plan, just guts and a little luck. Their “Back of the Class” show, born two years ago from a simple idea, caught Oprah’s attention when Glen struck up a conversation thinking he was chatting with her friend. The rest? A whirlwind underdog story: Oprah agreed to be on their podcast, and the interview felt like a relaxed chat with a friend. It’s proof that sometimes, the biggest opportunities come from showing up, speaking up, and being in the right place.
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