Best John Hutchings Podcasts (2024)

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The thin blue line 56:19

1h ago56:19

56:19

It used to be a job for life, but in recent years the number of gardai leaving the force has increased dramatically. Why are so many officers leaving? And what jobs are available to them on civvy street? Today, Mick talks to former garda Stephen Moore who now advises officers on career paths outside the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Josephine Ray murder accused speak, Graham Dwyer’s female visitors, Meeting the Monk 51:15

3h ago51:15

51:15

Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime, from interviewing the couple accused of murdering pensioner Josephine Ray, to meeting Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Your questions answered 1:01:24

2h ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this final and lengthy Q&A Paul and Mick answer your questions about whether they live normal lives, what mob boss they’d have on the pod, drug seizures, court reporting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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State of journalism, Unsolved murder of Philip Cairns, Gangland’s ‘Mr Big.’ 31:25

5d ago31:25

31:25

In our second Q&A pod Mick and Paul answer questions like “ is journalism f*cked?” discuss unsolved murders and Ireland’s hidden gangsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Hutch trial fallout, naming criminals, and more 36:51

12d ago36:51

36:51

In the first part of our Q&A pods, Paul and Mick answer your questions about a range of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Threat to journalist, killer drug in Irish prisons, Coolock latest 42:33

19d ago42:33

42:33

Paul and Mick discuss threats made to their colleague, the latest in the Coolock protests and Dublin riot arrests and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The Coolock protest, threats to politicians 45:19

26d ago45:19

45:19

Mick and Paul discuss the shocking scenes of violence in Coolock, a credible death threat against former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and recent chilling threat against Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and the Garda Commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Holly Willoughby kidnap Irish connection, Cathal Crotty dismissed from the army 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

Paul and Mick discuss the link between Irish perv Mark Mulligan and Holly Willoughby kidnap plotter Gavin Plumb. They also discuss the dismissal of shamed woman beater Cathal Crotty from the Defence Forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The week in crime: Mob boss John Gilligan denies he’s got cancer, Mago Gately loses home. 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Mick and Paul discuss mob boss John Gilligan denying he’s got cancer, Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately losing his home to CAB, the end of the Regency Hotel shooting probe and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The week in crime: Government set to ban XL Bully dogs; a knife murder in Dublin; Jonathan Dowdall sells his house and an Australian gangster’s links to the Kinahan cartel are exposed. 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

In this week’s episode Mick and Paul discuss the government’s plan to ban the XL Bully cross breed following the tragic death of Nicola Morey in Limerick. They also talk about failed state witness Jonathan Dowdall’s decision to put his €800,000 Dublin home on the market. And they examine the life of Australian mobster Angelo Pandeli, unmasked this …

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The week in crime: Woman killed by XL bully dog, Hutches attack Kinahan thug, Molly Martens released 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

In this week's pod Paul and Mick discuss the killing of a woman by her dog, an attack against a Kinahan criminal, Daniel Belling convicted of cruise ship murder and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The week in crime: Hutch tragedy and crime continue, man charged over Parnell Square incident 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

In this week’s episode Paul and Mick discuss the death of Eddie Hutch Jr and the violent actions of his brother Ross behind bars. They also discuss the arrest and charge of a man accused of branding a knife in front of children on Parnell Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shattered Lives: Murder of a Detective 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

Paul talks to journalist and author Robin Schiller about his new book Murder at Lordship: Inside the Hunt for a Detective's Killer. The book charts the investigation into the horrific killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and the thorough investigation which brought killer Aaron Brady to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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The Week in Crime: Kinahans sell property, Kildare murder probe, threats Ireland faces 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

Paul and Mick discuss the latest plot twist in the hunt for the Kinahans, doorstepping Stardust boss Eamon Butterly, a murder investigation in Kildare, the ease of drug flow into Ireland and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Shattered Lives: Gangland murder in Dublin, Triple murderer admits guilt, Disgraced Justice official walks free 52:49

4M ago52:49

52:49

Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime, with the gang murder of Josh Itseli. Triple murderer Andy Cash being jailed for life, and controversy over former Department of Justice official Niall Colgan receiving a suspended sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The Week in Crime: Is the Kinahan Hutch feud over, death of “King Scum” Tony Felloni 45:54

4M ago45:54

45:54

In this week’s Shattered Lives Paul and Mick discuss how much tensions have eased in the Kinahan Hutch feud, the death of evil gangster Tony Felloni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Shattered Lives: Mandy Kelly: A Mother's Fight to Rescue Her Abducted Sons 43:16

4M ago43:16

43:16

In this special episode of Shattered Lives, Mick talks to Irishwoman Mandy Kelly, who has been fighting to rescue her young boys, abducted by their father in Egypt, She reveals how her two-year ordeal began when she was held prisoner in a Cairo apartment, and how she had to flee the country without her kids. And she tells us how is determined to br…

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The Week in Crime: chasing the money 43:29

5M ago43:29

43:29

Mick and Paul discuss the CAB’s targeting of a west Dublin major drug dealer David Waldron- and unmask his extravagant lifestyle. They also focus on the Kinahan cartel’s finances - just how rich are they. And Mick talks about how he stalked a stalker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Listen back-Shattered Lives: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch: Not Guilty | Trial of the Century 38:33

5M ago38:33

38:33

In one of the most dramatic days in Irish legal history, Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Crime boss Christy Kinahan’s whereabouts exposed 41:00

5M ago41:00

41:00

Paul and Mick discuss ‘Dapper Don’ Christy Kinahan’s bizarre restaurant reviews, this year’s AGSI conference, and the murder of an Irish woman in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Shattered Lives on the road: The Syria mission 45:17

5M ago45:17

45:17

A special episode of Shattered Lives. Mick reports from his recent trip to Syria, where he met members of the Defence Forces’ 68th Infantry Group helping to keep the peace on the Golan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The Week in Crime: Death of Garda killer Pearse McAuley | Former Garda jailed | Rapist Murray issues threats | Major break in unsolved case 57:46

6M ago57:46

57:46

In this week’s Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss a packed week of crime stories - from the death of evil Garda killer Pearse McAuley to a drugs bust in Cork, a former Garda jailed, a major breakthrough in the Ken Fetherston case and an infamous rapist issuing us threats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Listen back-Shattered Lives: The murder of Kenneth Fetherston 41:25

6M ago41:25

41:25

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Timber Titan Zane Peterson: From High School to Forestry Phenom 42:47

6M ago42:47

42:47

This episode features a conversation with Zane Peterson, a young entrepreneur who, straight out of high school, built a successful forestry business in the timber industry. Peterson's journey from brokering wood chips to managing a multi-faceted timber operation showcases his innovation, resilience, and the impact of good mentorship. Despite his yo…

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The week in crime: Catching Kinahan, Inside Cork Prison, the Garda bike scandal. 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode of Shattered Lives Mick and Paul discuss the latest developments with the massive case against mob boss Daniel Kinahan, as gardai formally ask the DPP to charge him with murder. They also discuss the shocking suspension of a Garda over giving a bike to a pensioner during lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Episode 66: Unforgettable Short Stories 2:19:57

6M ago2:19:57

2:19:57

Short fiction fans, here's another episode tailor-made for you. Jude and John sit down and discuss some of our personal "unforgettable" short stories - not necessarily our all-time favorites, but the ones that we just can't get out of our heads... sometimes years or even decades after having read them. A few classics are discussed here (Bierce, Lov…

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The Week In Crime: Crystal meth in Cork | Drugs in prisons | Freddie Thompson in court 39:39

6M ago39:39

39:39

Mick and Paul discuss the sensational €33M crystal meth bust in Cork, the arrest of a businessman and former politician’s son, and how the Mexican Sinaloa cartel may have embedded itself in Kerry for some time. They also discuss brazen social media videos of drugs and booze in Wheatfield prison and the recent court appearance of Freddie Thompson. L…

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The Week In Crime: Mum charged with murder | Freddie Thompson’s new charges | The Garda search for a missing tourist’s body | A tribute to Jim Callaly 47:47

7M ago47:47

47:47

In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick report on the appearance of Ruth Purcell Healy, charged with the murder of her young son Matthew. They also discuss the charges Kinahan killer Freddie Thompson is facing for offences allegedly committed behind bars. They bring you the latest on missing tourist Jon Jonsson, amid fears he was …

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Episode 65: Science Fiction Xtravaganza! 2:17:46

7M ago2:17:46

2:17:46

Welcome to the Book XChange's Science Ficiton Xtravaganza, wherein your humble twin hosts line up and discuss a plethora of science fiction titles we've read, remembered, and want to recommend. Science fiction is SUCH an incredibly broad genre to cover, and we don't even try to survey it all - rather, we list books we've read over the years that ha…

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The Week In Crime: A murder in Cork | Children who kill | How fit do you need to be a garda? 47:47

7M ago47:47

47:47

In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick discuss the murder of Michael Foley in Cork. They also debate whether children who killed should be named. They talk about the battle against drink and drug drivers, Garda resignations – and the infamous fitness test for anyone wanting to join the force. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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The Week In Crime: The month’s drugs busts | Dublin riots probe | A murder in Cork | A redoubtable defender of gardai calls it a day. 42:09

7M ago42:09

42:09

Eoghan and Mick covered a lot of topics in this latest episode of Shattered Lives. They detailed all the drugs seizures in January - and revealed how cannabis is still the number one. They had an update on the Ian Bailey probe, as well as the murder in Cork of Kieran Quilligan. Mick also outlined the major Garda probe into last November’s Dublin ri…

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Finding Rhythm in Life: The Jeremy Schulz Story 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

Imagine overcoming a debilitating speech impediment and Tourette Syndrome, rocking the music world, and then walking 3,100 miles to find yourself. Jeremy Schulz's incredible life journey, shared on the latest episode of the Forward Drinking Podcast, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From drumming his way to fluency to surviving …

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Dwyer's last chance 29:30

7M ago29:30

29:30

In this latest episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the latest appeal by killer Graham Dwyer. And we reveal that legal experts believe this is his last real chance to overturn his 2015 conviction for the murder of Elaine O'Hara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Week in Crime: the death of Ian Bailey | Garda facing the sack | Hostel bomb | Crèche hero 40:27

7M ago40:27

40:27

In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and guest host Eoghan Murphy discuss the death of murder suspect Ian Bailey. We examine his three decades in the spotlight – and ask what is next in the murder probe? We also discuss the bizarre case of a garda who is facing a GSOC disciplinary probe and possible dismissal after he rushed to an armed inci…

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Mr Nobody – the unsub at the heart of the Kinahan cartel. 32:27

7M ago32:27

32:27

In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the secret life of Declan Brady, who was a key cog in the running of Daniel Kinahan’s Irish drugs cartel. Brady was unknown to gardaí until shortly after the Regency Airport Hotel attack in February 2016. Paul and Mick outline his role in the mob and how attending the funeral of David Byr…

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How Tristan Sherry died | Policing protests | Garda recruitment 34:38

8M ago34:38

34:38

Paul and Mick discuss the revelations on how the State says Tristan Sherry died, his funeral, and what happens next in the bitter West Dublin feud. They also discuss the recent asylum seeker protests and garda recruitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Corduff feud funerals | The threat of more gang violence | Tackling misinformation 38:12

8M ago38:12

38:12

In the latest episode of Reach Ireland's Shattered Lives crime podcast, Paul and Mick discuss the upcoming funerals of two homicides victims, the threat of more gang violence - and the scourge of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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FIXED Episode 64: The BXC’s Best Books of2023 2:08:52

8M ago2:08:52

2:08:52

According to our personal (and this podcast's) annual tradition, brothers and co-hosts Jude and John Lovell list their favorite reading experiences of the year that was 2023. Then we choose a few titles each to dive into at greater length, titles that didn't come up or weren't discussed in depth in any of the episodes recorded in the past year. We …

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A Quick Message re: Episode 64 2:22

8M ago2:22

2:22

John delivers a quick update on Episode 64, which was accidentally uploaded out of order. Tune in so you can figure out which Episode 64 is the right one to listen to/download. Thanks for supporting the show, folks. More great content coming!By John F. Lovell & Jude Joseph Lovell

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Episode 64: The BXC’s Best Books of 2023 2:08:52

8M ago2:08:52

2:08:52

IMPORTANT: The editing on this version of Episode 64 was messed up, sadly, and the audio was accidentally uploaded in a jumbled order. We apologize for the screw-up. If you want to hear the Episode as it was originally intended, and we hope you do - please download the "FIXED Episode 64" version of this show, which will appear in the feed very soon…

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Liam Byrne in court | Corduff feud | Homicides across 2023 37:40

8M ago37:40

37:40

In our first episode of the new year, Paul and Mick discuss mobster Liam Byrne in court, homicides across 2023, and the eruption of the Corduff feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Episode 63: Memorable Female Characters in Fiction 2:04:46

9M ago2:04:46

2:04:46

This time out, you're listening to the BookXXChange podcast... get it? We're focused on characters bearing the XX chromosome in Episode 63, wherein Jude and John choose their most memorable FEMALE characters in fiction. It's quite a diverse list as we cover everything from literary classics to Westerns, fantasy epics, immigrant stories, and even st…

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Episode 62: The BXC reviews ”The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty 2:01:54

9M ago2:01:54

2:01:54

"The Rabbit Hutch" by Tess Gunty is a debut novel by a young writer from Indiana that has taken the literary world by storm, winning the prestigious National Book Award last year and garnering ecstatic praise far and wide. But what did America's favorite book nerd twins think of this buzzy, socially conscious novel? That question gets answered in e…

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Episode 61: Stephen King, Then & Now (Part 2) 2:01:52

10M ago2:01:52

2:01:52

Well Constant Readers... one week later, we have made good on our promise (against all odds!) and we present to you Part 2 of our Stephen King extravaganza. We begin with an in-depth take on King's 2022 novel Fairy Tale, which we both enjoyed - and then, John lobs several King-related questions at Jude (the more experienced King reader) that are de…

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The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Guilty 57:19

10M ago57:19

57:19

Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the conviction after a 16 day trial of Jozef Puska for the brutal murder of Ashling Murphy. He had claimed a man murdered Ashling after attacking him – but the jury rejected his lies. Michael and Paul dissect the case, from the overwhelming amount of evidence against Puska to the killer’s bizarre attempt to sh…

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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 14: The accused takes to the stand 43:08

10M ago43:08

43:08

Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss day 14 in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. The prosecution case has now finished and Mr Puska has now taken to the stand. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Episode 61: Stephen King, Then & Now (Part 1) 1:57:03

10M ago1:57:03

1:57:03

Episode 61 of everyone's favorite twin-led book podcast is so big, it had to be split into two parts! But, when your subject is the all-time legend and prolific writer STEPHEN KING, well, then it makes sense. This double-barrelled episode has been a long time coming for your fraternal hosts, as we are of the generation that has literally grown up r…

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Ashling Murphy murder trial - days 10 and 11: Forensics and medics 24:25

10M ago24:25

24:25

Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the last two days of evidence in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. Witnesses included a DNA expert, a doctor who met with the accused in Garda custody and an expert in toxicology and pharmacology. Shattered Lives is a Reach I…

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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 9: Jozef Puska's translator gives evidence on alleged confession 30:16

10M ago30:16

30:16

Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about the latest in the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Mr Puska denies the charge. The jury today heard the evidence of Mr Puska's translator who acted to interpret an alleged confession by Mr Puska. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn…

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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 8: Garda tells of Jozef Puska saying 'I did it - I'm the murderer' 29:53

10M ago29:53

29:53

Michael O'Toole speaks to Paul Healy from court after a dramatic day of evidence in the murder trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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