Best Bloomsday Podcasts (2024)

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093 MxPx - Life In General 2:00:05

34m ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Chrissy (The Excommunication Station Podcast) tells Jay and Clifton about shoplifting MxPx's Life In General from a Christian bookstore. And also talk about the album, of course. https://www.facebook.com/excompod/By Clifton Stuckey

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Angels, Animals and Daughters of Memory 40:45

3m ago40:45

40:45

From the shores of West Kerry to Dublin city’s Georgian squares, to a Traveller man’s campfire – a special programme on Ireland’s treasure trove of shared heritage, marking National Heritage Week, with Eimear Ryan, Theo Dorgan, Colin Regan, Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Oein DeBhardúin and Paula Meehan…

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Olympians, Elvis and a Storytelling Queen 37:35

2d ago37:35

37:35

Irish experiences of the Olympic Games in Moscow 1980 and Paris 1924, Peig Sayers’s resurgence, and a love story at Lough Derg, with John Kirwan, Nuala Hayes, Amy Redmond, Maura O’Sullivan and John EganBy RTÉ Radio 1

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092 Left Out - Pride Kills 1:30:25

8d ago1:30:25

1:30:25

https://leftoutofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pride-kills https://www.discogs.com/release/17082432-Left-Out-Pride-Kills https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Kills-Left-Out/dp/B0002RPNLC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Out https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/the-blamed-side-project-left-out-releases-original-recordings-in-digital-format/ https://en.wikipe…

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Olympians, Artists and Innisfree 42:43

9d ago42:43

42:43

A walk in the woods, writing advice from Maeve Binchy and blood in the water at the Melbourne Olympics, with Fergal McCabe, Bernadett Buda, Mike MacDomhnaill, Bernard Farrell, Sharon Hgan and Pat BoranBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Tribes, Bards and Olympic Dreams 35:06

16d ago35:06

35:06

Dance moves on the pitch, climbing the Reek, an encounter with screenwriter Robert Towne -- and swimming lessons from Tarzan, with Karl O’Neill, Victoria White, Mae Leonard, Gerry O’Boyle, Felim MacDermott and Orlaith MannionBy RTÉ Radio 1

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091 Ray Boltz - I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb 1:02:48

19d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

We are back with this short VIDEO episode watching the persecution porn video for "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" by Ray Boltz. The video version is available for anyone on Patreon. This is just the audio version for your podcast app. https://youtu.be/zslyvZeU-IE?si=GP1Q5wJIpXC8kttoBy Clifton Stuckey

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Radio Games and Hurling Dreams 34:43

1M ago34:43

34:43

Sliotars, Cork and Clare superstars and the incomparable Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered, with John Cooney, Seamus McKenna, Róisín Bugler, Jim McKeon, Catherine Foley, Gerry O’Beirne and Éamonn Ó MuircheartaighBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech by President Higgins to representatives of Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid Strikers 12:39

25d ago12:39

12:39

The President and Sabina Higgins received representatives of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid Strikers at Áras an Uachtaráin. 19th July is the 40th anniversary of the commencement of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid strike, which commenced on 19 July 1984 when Mary Manning refused to handle the sale of grapefruit from South Africa. To mark the anni…

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French culture, Irish sporting history and the physical world 40:35

30d ago40:35

40:35

Finding inspiration in France, a slice of Ireland's sporting history and the importance of our physical world. With Judith Mok, Cathy Power, Alice Rekab, Andrew Clancy, Cornelius Browne, William Wall and Cyril KellyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Skyscrapers, painting by owl-light and wigs 37:54

1M ago37:54

37:54

Love and a family wedding, an architect’s New York, navigating Irish-African inheritances, wigs and being an artist and easel painting in Donegal. With Brendan Kennelly, Cathy Power, John Tuomey, Alice Rekab, Julie Feeney and Cornelius Browne.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech by President Higgins at a Concert to Celebrate Irish Music Month 2024 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a special Presidential Concert, celebrating Irish Music Month 2024.In his speech President Higgins recognised the many different groups, organisations and individual citizens who have contributed so much to Irish music, whether as musicians, songwriters, singers, composers or the many who work in the wider mu…

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Speech by President Higgins at a Garden Party Celebrating the Trade Union Movement 31:02

1M ago31:02

31:02

In the penultimate Garden Party of 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a garden party celebrating the trade union movement.Through the theme of this garden party, President Higgins reflected, and celebrated, the trade union movement all that has been achieved in the long and difficult struggle for workers’ rights in Ireland, and across th…

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Safe Harbours and a Selkie Song 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

Ways of Seeing 2: More words and music from Belfast Book Festival with Paul McVeigh, Marie Howe, John Toal, Mícheál McCann, Maria McManus, and music from Scott Flanigan, Sinéad McKenna, Éimear McGeown, Donogh Hennessy and TrúBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech at A Garden Party Sustaining And Conserving Our Oceans, Seas And Marine Resources 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

The theme of the fifth garden party of 2024 was ‘Life Below Water’ – Protecting our Oceans, Sustainable Development Goal 14.The President and Sabina Higgins welcomed members of our communities and activists who are dedicating themselves to fostering a sustainable future for the citizens of Ireland and beyond.In his speech, President Higgins reaffir…

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Speech by President Higgins at a Garden Party Celebrating Community and Family 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

On Tuesday 25 June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted the fourth in a series of seven garden parties being held at Áras an Uachtarain this summer.In his speech the President highlighted the work of those who have enriched the lives of others and who provide support services and the hand of friendship to those within our society who are i…

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Sunflowers, Spirit Animals and Ziggy Stardust 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Live from Belfast Book Festival at the Crescent Arts Centre, Ways of Seeing: writers Jan Carson, Lucy Caldwell, Glenn Patterson, Emily Byers-Ferrian and Maria McManus with music from Scott Flanigan, Sinéad McKenna and TrúBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech by President Michael D. Higgins at a Family Day Garden Party 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

On Saturday, 22th June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Family Day garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin.At the third Garden Party of 2024, President Higgins acknowledged various organisations across different sectors of society all of whom work tirelessly to improve the conditions for families in all their forms.…

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090 Driver Eight - Watermelon 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Jay and Clifton get strange on a drive to get this thing to go while waiting for Godot. We're doing Driver Eight's only album, Watermelon! Finally!!! https://youtu.be/aZCuOYF9IX8?si=U4yiJG9AbBuVzlo0 https://youtu.be/4sIzgINw9iA?si=z2OPRwiL0odciKhQBy Clifton Stuckey

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Speech by President Higgins at a Garden Party Celebrating Communities in all their Diversities 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party celebrating communities in all their diversities. In his speech the President acknowledged members of communities, community groups and activists who are building inclusive communities across Ireland.https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-garden-party-celebrating-comm…

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Speech by President Higgins at the 2024 Bloomsday Garden Party 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a Bloomsday Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin.Bloomsday, 16 June 1904, is the date immortalised in James Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses and named after the book’s protagonist Leopold Bloom. Each year, the President and Sabina commence their series of summer Garden Parties w…

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Butterballs, Bullseyes and Bloomsday 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

Reflections on fatherhood, and literary Dublin’s first Joycean jaunt, with Patricia Joyce Oliver, Rory Gleeson, Donal Fallon, Ann Breslin and Oliver SearsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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‘Achieving Food Security From Below’ President Michael D. Higgins On Receipt of FAO Agricola Award 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

President Higgins has been chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to be the recipient of the organisation’s Agricola Medal.The medal, which bears the Latin name for farmer, is conferred upon international figures who have undertaken outstanding efforts in advancing the cause of global food security, poverty alle…

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089 Switchfoot - The Legend of Chin 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Jay and Clifton explore the origins of Switchfoot: Not just another wrong way to say footswitch. Legend of Chin, to be specific. The first album. Sources: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Music/Switchfoot https://charliepeacock.substack.com/p/music-and-meaning-podcast-debuts?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&publication_id=232840&post_id=1394625…

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Celestial Considerations and Serendipity 33:44

2M ago33:44

33:44

A dip into the Miscellany archive with 1990s pieces by Michael Harding, Nicky Barry, Kevin O’Connor, Patricia O’Reilly, Catherine Ann Cullen and Peter Jankovsky – and a more recent poem from late, much missed poet, Gerald DaweBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech by President Higgins Marking the Centenary of the Courts of Justice Act 1924 22:57

3M ago22:57

22:57

President Higgins hosted a reception for the Chief Justice and Presidents of the Supreme Courts at Áras an Uachtaráin to mark 100 years since the enactment of the Courts of Justice Act 1924.By Áras an Uachtaráin

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Baby Birds and Barefoot Running 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

Thin Lizzy in Tramore, Brehon Brutalism in Ballsbridge, feathery feats of nature -- and the wisdom, or not, of meeting your heroes. With John Toal, Joe Rooney, Kathy Donaghy, Shane O’Toole, Lani O’Hanlon and Judith MokBy RTÉ Radio 1

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088 Starflyer 59 - Le Vainqueur EP 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/title.asp?title_id=619 https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/invictissimus.jpg https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/tag/sailing-and-fighting-instructions/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Toulon_(1793) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Toulon_(1744) https://mapandmaps.co…

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Speech by President Higgins at a reception for H.E. Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy 14:59

3M ago14:59

14:59

President Higgins hosted a dinner for His Excellency, Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy at Áras an Uachtaráin. The dinner follows the October 2023 meeting between the two Presidents as part of a five-day programme which President Higgins undertook in Rome and the Holy See to coincide with his participation in the 2023 World Food Forum.https…

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Spring blooms and a batch loaf 32:19

3M ago32:19

32:19

Sea pinks on the Copper Coast, intimations of mortality in the Irish hawthorn tree, and ways of making a show of yourself, with Pat Boran, Peter Cunningham, Mary Hassett, Maeve Edwards and Lawrence WhiteBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Speech by President Higgins at the Dóchas 50th Anniversary Conference 51:41

3M ago51:41

51:41

President Higgins addressed the Annual Dóchas Conference. Dóchas is an Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations Founded from the belief that every human being is fundamentally equal, working to protect and support the most vulnerable in society.This year’s conference titled 'Dóchas at 50: Sustainable Development in a Time of …

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Chieftains and Cherry Blossoms 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

Cows and cowboy boots, a rookie promoter’s first gig in Galway, and glory days of fun and friendship in Monet’s garden. With Maeve Edwards, Joe Kearney, Ollie Jennings, Philip Judge, Enda Wyley and Rachael HegartyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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087 The Insyderz - Fight of My Life 1:36:01

3M ago1:36:01

1:36:01

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_of_My_Life https://www.amazon.com/Fight-My-Life-Insyderz/dp/B01G473IWE https://www.discogs.com/release/1063630-The-Insyderz-Fight-Of-My-Life https://www.resoundmusic.com/products/fight-of-my-life https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/16s05.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_(The_Insyderz_EP) https://fr…

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From La Scala in Milan to Bruce Springsteen in Dublin 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

From Milan to Dublin, a programme on song and speech, finding and using your voice, dancing and self-expression-- with Mark Brennock, Doireann Ní Bhríain, Catherine Foley, Mary Kate O’Flanagan, Fiona Smith and Irish-Palestinian poet Durgham MushtahaBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A Sculptor’s Sculptor and a Swallow on the Suir 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

Month’s mind tributes to the late sculptor Imogen Stuart and poet Michael Coady; bonny labouring boy, the smell of new boots and an old coat. With Peter Trant, AM Cousins, Paul Rouse, Alison Fitzgerald, Michael O'Connor and Catherine TwomeyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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086 L.S. Underground - The Grape Prophet 2:00:24

4M ago2:00:24

2:00:24

Jay and Clifton follow Mike Knott's tragic tale of The Grape Prophet as told by his project LS Underground. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-dyz5d-1e40bd00 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-adjc6-1e5cb927 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNZP1BmmxY https://lsunderground.bandcamp.com/music https://lostinohio.com/the-grape-prophet-liner-…

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President Higgins delivers inaugural Lecture of the John Kennedy Lecture Series 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

President Higgins delivered the inaugural lecture in a new annual series of lectures which will run at the University of Manchester. Titled the John Kennedy Lecture Series, the lectures will run for five years as part of the University’s School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.The title of the inaugural lecture, presented by President Higgins, is ‘O…

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Speech as President Higgins Receives Honorary Doctorate From The University Of Manchester 7:48

4M ago7:48

7:48

President Higgins was conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Nazir Afzal OBE, in recognition of his extensive and significant contributions to literature and public life. The citation was read by Professor John McAuliffe, Reader in Modern Literature and Creative Writing and Co…

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Miracles and Talking Birds 35:14

4M ago35:14

35:14

Saints and prayers, crowning glory and a Shakespearean starling, with Elizabeth Oxley, Moya Cannon, Dermot Bolger, Pat Boran, Rosaleen McDonagh and Conall HamillBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Moscow, Mustard and Sand Martins 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Returning swallows, an Irishman abroad in the USSR, a German eye on Daniel O’Connell, and Harry Nilsson’s Irish love, with Jim Sharkey, Jenny Beale, Deirdre McQuillan, Daniel Mulhall, Brian Farrell and Denise BlakeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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085 Value Pac - Jalapeno 2:10:23

4M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsQscVs0zs https://www.angelfire.com/fl2/christrock/valuepac.html https://www.last.fm/music/Value+Pac/+wiki https://www.christianmusicarchive.com/artist/value-pac https://hmmagazine.com/bands-deserving-biopic/ https://indievisionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/incognito https://www.orangecountypoolsandspas.com/team/ryan-sh…

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Bright visions and moments of joy 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

A favourite song of Seán Ó Riada’s, wonderful parties, and extraordinary kindness to a young writer starting out: John Banville, Shelly Furlong, Diarmaid Ferriter, Iarla Ó Lionáird and Marina Carr salute seven decades of the Irish Arts CouncilBy RTÉ Radio 1

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ire'ne lara silva—Texas Poet Laureate 17:34

5M ago17:34

17:34

Phuc and Kate speak with the acclaimed and straight-up luminous Texas Poet Laureate, ire’ne lara silva, at the 2023 Writer’s Family Reunion sponsored by Writespace. We had the opportunity to chat about her process, the bold and unapologetic treatment of grief in her writing, and how she finds cracks of light in the depths. silva, who is an inductee…

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Bell chimes and Bach’s St Matthew Passion 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

Easter eggs, Easter bonnets and the enduring appeal of Bach’s 300 year old masterpiece, with Olivia O’Leary, Paul Johnston, Aidan Mathews, Margaret Hickey, Enda Wyley and John F DeaneBy RTÉ Radio 1

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084 My Little Dog China - The Velvis Carnival 1:34:22

5M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Jay and Clifton rock out to the grungy post-punk Velvis Carnival by My Little Dog China.By Clifton Stuckey

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Starry Nights and Stardust 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Rescue pets and reliquaries, asteroids and a crown of thorns, with Gail Seekamp, Fiona Hyland, AM Cousins, Conor Horgan, Jim Sperin, Mary O’Malley and Denise BlakeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A Saint, a Goat and a Rocky Place 37:16

5M ago37:16

37:16

Shades of green in a St Patrick’s Day Miscellany with Seán O’Gorman, Máire T Robinson, Joe Kearney, Bernard Dunleavy, John MacKenna, James Harpur and Olivia O’LearyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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083 Geoff Moore & The Distance - Evolution 1:30:14

5M ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Do Jay and Clifton make it through their first Geoff Moore & The Distance episode without losing their minds. We report, you decide!By Clifton Stuckey

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Sing-songs, heavenly aspirations and life's paraphernalia - a Mother’s Day Special 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

Women sewing, singing, loving and maybe even dancing in heaven. A Mother's Day special with Maeve Edwards, Joe Whelan, AM Cousins, Paul Howard, Clare Monnelly and Enda Wyley.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A lamp, a love charm and a library ghost 32:16

6M ago32:16

32:16

Voices in harmony at Creative Brain Week and the New Yorker magazine’s own, Irish, long-winded lady, with Mike Hanrahan, Lourdes Mackey, John MacKenna, Mary Kate O Flanagan, Catherine Foley and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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