True Crime podcast based around cases from the little island of Ireland with feminism and some utter nonsense thrown in for good measure.
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of fascin ...
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The Irish Crimes podcast puts a magnifying glass on Ireland’s most prolific true crime stories from throughout the ages.
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Dirty Rats is the true story of two of Boston's most powerful brothers - one a gangster, the other a politician - as they rose from poverty in a public-housing project to the pinnacles of power in their respective trades. Howie Carr, author of two New York Times bestsellers about Boston organized crime and their victims, unravels the brothers' sordid web of corruption and homicide that still haunts Boston to this day.
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Welcome to BS Storytelling, a comedy, history podcast where the lines between truth and fiction blur! Join hosts Jonathan and Sean as they dive into the weirdest, most bizarre, and unbelievable stories from history. In each episode, Jonathan presents three mind-bending tales, but there's a catch: one of them is a complete fabrication! Sean, a hilarious and quick-witted comedian, must put his detective hat on and figure out which of the stories is a tall tale. Inspired by the classic game of ...
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Robbery, murder and treason. Strange happenings in quiet English villages. A book critic who happens to find a corpse with its head crushed, an Irish freedom fighter framed for a crime, the disappearance of a valuable coin, a strange dispute over a property claim and a host of other intriguing situations make up the contents of G K Chesterton's collection of short stories The Man Who Knew Too Much. For fans of Chesterton's immortal clerical sleuth, Father Brown, these stories are equally del ...
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Sarah Jane Loves Willies. Episode 145
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TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide and domestic abuse Hello! It's us! We finally remembered we have a podcast This week is part one of a two part episode on the case of the murder of 38 year old Siobhan McLaughlin. Siobhan was found dead in her bedroom in what seemed to be an apparent suicide. As the Gardai carried out their investigation it was …
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Ireland in World War II: Neutrality, Nazi Collaborators or Secret Allies?
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At the outbreak of the Second World War, Ireland adopted a position of neutrality. However, throughout the conflict, senior figures in the United Kingdom and the United States suspected the government in Dublin harboured Nazi sympathies. While the Royal Navy believed German U-boats were refuelling along the West Coast, actions taken by the Irish go…
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The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland - Who was really on board?
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In this riveting episode I delve into one of the most intriguing and lesser-known stories of World War II: "The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland." On May 5th 1945, a German bomber unexpectedly landed in Ireland, sparking a media frenzy and wild speculation. Newspapers across the globe sensationalized the event, suggesting that Adolf Hitler and other …
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Portal Tombs are scattered across the Irish countryside. These monuments, around 5,000 years old, have been sites of ritual for millennia. Generation after generation, while spiritual beliefs changed, these ancient sites often remained sacred. In this podcast, I explore two of these tombs to understand how and why these mysterious tombs were built,…
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The History of Guinness Explained: A more controversial beer than you think!
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Guinness is the most iconic Irish brand of all time. A large part of its success is based on a history the company has carefully crafted around the beer. However like all histories, the actual history of Guinness is complicated. In this episode, I am joined by Eoin Tabb and DJ Walsh to explore some of the more controversial aspects of the history o…
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Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release]
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Brehon Law, the ancient legal system that ruled Ireland during the Middle Ages, is often romanticised as egalitarian and even feminist. But, in this riveting episode, Dr. Gillian Kenny shatters these myths. Join us as we delve deep into a world where sex magic and slavery were prevalent, and discover how Brehon Law actually reinforced a patriarchal…
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Step back to 1324 and listen to the chilling story of Ireland’s first Witchcraft Trial in my latest episode. In 1324, the Bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, accused Alice Kyteler, a wealthy and influential woman, of witchcraft and heresy. Alongside Alice's story, we explore the tragic fate of Petronilla de Meath, the first person in Ireland to be e…
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Two Types Of Heterosexual Women. Episode 143
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TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mentions of sexual assault Friends! We had a shit week so instead of talking about murder we're doing what Colin called "The friendship episode!" We have the chats and do a cute quiz! We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled awfulness We love you! Free Palestine!
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Bonus: Legends of the Past - The History Behind Mythology (with Blindboy)
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What does mythology teach us about the past? Where do these stories come from? In this podcast, I am joined by Blindboy to explore the origins of mythology and what it can reveal about history. Was there a Great Flood? Are these and other myths actually distant memories of ancient events? Our conversation takes us back thousands of years, from Anci…
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Three Days in July Part III - The Hidden War, British Psy-Ops & The Troubles
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In the early 1970s, the British Army engaged in psychological operations (psy-ops) and black propaganda to cover up their actions during the Falls Curfew. This episode reveals the shadowy tactics used to manipulate public perception and obscure the truth. In this third and final part of Three Days in July, I uncover how the security forces manipula…
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Three Days in July Part II: The Battle of the Falls
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On July 3rd 1970, months of rising tensions in Belfast erupted as the British Army laid siege to thousands of homes in the Lower Falls, a large working-class community. This event, known as the Battle of the Falls, became a key moment in the Troubles. While this is a well-known episode in the conflict, this podcast focuses on the forgotten story of…
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Three Days in July Part I: A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles
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In the summer of 1970, Belfast stood on the precipice of war. By June, months of rising tensions burst into violence, setting the stage for one of the most controversial British military operations of the Troubles – the Falls Curfew. This three-day siege of a large nationalist working-class community marked a point of no return for many. During the…
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Beyond the Famine: A History of the Potato in Ireland
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Throughout history, bread has consistently been one of the most popular foods across the world. For two centuries, Ireland was an exception. Indeed, by the early 19th century, some communities in the west of Ireland had lost all knowledge of how to bake bread. This was down to the remarkable history of the potato in Ireland. Our ancestors had an in…
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Lord Haw Haw - Ireland's Most Notorious Nazi
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William Joyce aka Lord Haw Haw was Ireland's most notorious Nazi. Raised in the west of Ireland he was an unlikely spokesman for Hitler's Third Reich. Nevertheless millions tuned in to his sinister broadcasts on behalf of the Nazi regime during the Second World War. This podcast follows his journey from Galway to Hitler’s Third Reich. In his teenag…
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