Quebecois David McMillan is considered one of the most innovative, successful and interesting restauranteurs in Canada. He along with his partner Fred Morin are Proprietors of multiple Montreal restaurants including Joe Beef and wine bar Le Vin Papillon. Legendary for his bigger than life eating and drinking, David now is more inward appreciating life with his daughters on his farm. David McMillan has been an early evangelist of natural wines…even though he spits now and has published two radical cook books.

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Today we spoke to David McMillan – Irish professional footballer with Dundalk in the League of Ireland, and currently the League of Ireland's all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League. McMillan was the joint top-scorer in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round with five goals.

We talk about Davids' career to date having played in Scotland and Ireland...and where it all started for him. Preparation on a match day, post match reflection, analysis and other performance strategies are opened up.

David discusses the recent success and learning curve for Dundalk in Europe - and the current circumstances around playing professionally during the pandemic in Ireland.

David sheds light on balancing football with his profession as an architect, and the nuances and positives of this balance.

Thanks for joining us on our show Dave - and best of luck in your current European campaign!

David McMillan talks to Kellie about Political Agnosticsm.  (Aired April 5, 2020).