Best Sam Spence Podcasts (2024)

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Hebrews Ch. 2: 1-4 - Sam Spence 42:15

15h ago42:15

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Hebrews Ch. 2: 1-4 - Sam SpenceBy New Hope Church

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Northern Ireland’s ‘Murder Triangle’ (Part 3): Margaret Perry and the IRA execution of her alleged murderers 29:22

1h ago29:22

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The body of Portadown woman Margaret Perry was found a year after she went missing, the bodies of three men the IRA itself accused of her murder were found three days later. The IRA also accused them, all members or former members, of being British agents. Their bodies were found by different roadsides in Northern Ireland’s ‘murder triangle’. Allis…

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Caroline Carr: Finding Your Oomph 46:15

2h ago46:15

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Caroline Carr is a therapist and business owner who specialises in ‘finding your oomph’, or ‘Oomphwork’, which she defines as a fun and playful empowering process. She calls it the art of joyful life design and living in alignment with the person that you are and really want to be. Caroline joins me today to share her background as a coach and hypn…

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Northern Ireland's 'Murder Triangle' (Part 2): The Butcher of Glenanne 24:42

28m ago24:42

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James Mitchell’s farm in Northern Ireland’s ‘murder triangle’ was the base of the ‘Glenanne Gang’, a mix of loyalist paramilitaries and rogue members of the security forces. The ‘Glenanne Gang’ were responsible for up 120 murders including the Dublin Monaghan bombings, the Miami Showband massacre, and scores of other sectarian killings. Martin Bree…

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Northern Ireland’s ‘Murder Triangle’ (Part 1) : Robin ‘The Jackal’ Jackson and the murders of Tullylish 25:30

26m ago25:30

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Tullylish is a quiet rural parish, in the east of county Down. But during the troubles, it was known for being part of a ‘murder triangle’. From the 1970s to the mid-90s, over 20 people in the area were killed by paramilitary violence, with UVF commander ‘The Jackal’ co-ordinating many of these attacks. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sunday Life editor…

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Why will puberty blockers for transgender children remain legal in NI despite a UK-wide ban? 27:53

1d ago27:53

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The Labour government has extended a ban on puberty blockers in the UK mainland. However, Stormont's Department of Health has confirmed that puberty blockers for children will remain legal in Northern Ireland, meaning that NI could become a backdoor for getting the drugs into Britain. Olivia Peden is joined by Sam McBride who wrote the story, Helen…

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Hebrews Ch. 1 - Jesus Is Greater - Tim Broughton 55:21

2d ago55:21

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Hebrews Ch. 1 - Jesus Is Greater - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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Alan Stevens: Recognising Your Own Business Opportunity 54:51

7d ago54:51

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Alan Stevens is a business coach, remote and virtual speaking specialist, and author, based in East London. He had a long career working in consumer journalism at Which? Online. As Head of Digital Services, he created one of the first ‘social networks’. Alan discovered a passion for speaking and has been President of the Global Speakers Federation …

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BelTel Sport: Can anyone stop Irish League champions Larne from winning the Gibson Cup for a third season in a row? 39:23

5d ago39:23

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The new Irish League season gets underway this weekend with Tiernan Lynch’s Larne chasing their third Sports Direct Premiership title in as many years. Can anyone stop them? Host Keith Bailie is joined by Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Belfast Telegraph columnist and legendary Linfield manager David Jeffrey to discuss disappointing performanc…

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Belfast riots: Allison Morris on three nights of disorder 23:15

7d ago23:15

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An anti immigration protest on Saturday afternoon has resulted in three nights of violence across South Belfast. Several businesses have been attacked, including a supermarket owned by a Syrian refugee and one man has been seriously assaulted. With further protests planned for this weekend, policing is in the spotlight. Alison Morris is joined by B…

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Mark 13:1-37 - Trusting God When The World Gets Crazy - Isaac Franks 48:06

10d ago48:06

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Mark 13:1-37 - Trusting God When The World Gets Crazy - Isaac FranksBy New Hope Church

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Ex-PUP deputy leader John Kyle on Gusty Spence and prospects of Irish Unity 25:32

9d ago25:32

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Dr John Kyle is a former deputy leader of the PUP, the UVF’s political wing. He represented the loyalist party on Belfast City Council for 16 years. He joined the party after being inspired by UVF leader Gusty Spence and PUP leader David Ervine’s vision to transform their communities. He joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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INLA accused of receiving Russian State ‘Dark Money’ amid Republican group’s ‘support’ for war in Ukraine 20:39

12d ago20:39

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The INLA are suspected of receiving ‘dark money’ from the Russian State. The paramilitary group has had an upsurge in activity over the summer, being blamed for an attack on a west Belfast homeless charity. Public and vocal support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has come from members of the IRSP, the political wing of the INLA. This week, Continui…

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Assembly's censorship of Martin McGuinness accusation about Peter Robinson overturned... after 26 years 25:59

14d ago25:59

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Hearing what our politicians have to say is a crucial part of democracy. But back in 1998, The Assembly censored words spoken by Martin McGuinness to Deputy DUP leader Peter Robinson. After a legal battle lasting over two years, the Belfast Telegraph can now report on what exactly they are. Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph Northern Irela…

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102: Qantas Super's Andrew Spence 44:49

14d ago44:49

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In episode 102 of the [i3] Podcast, we speak with Andrew Spence, Chief Investment Officer of the $9 billion corporate super fund Qantas Super. Qantas Super recently announced to merge with ART and we took the opportunity to look back at the investment strategy that Spence put in place as the fund's first CIO, the innovations along the way and lesso…

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The birth of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and why they disappeared after the Easter Rising 21:19

16d ago21:19

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The 1916 Easter Rising was organised by a tiny group of conspirators. They were the Military Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood - a small, oath bound organisation dedicated to achieving an Irish Republic by any means necessary, including violent insurrection. Despite the impact of the Rising, the IRB was eclipsed in history by the IRA and …

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Mark 12:35-44 - Depend On Jesus - Tim & Nikki Broughton 56:10

22d ago56:10

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Mark 12:35-44 - Depend On Jesus - Tim & Nikki BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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2024 Olympics: As the games begin, who are the NI athletes going for gold? 26:13

18d ago26:13

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The 2024 Olympics have officially started, but it's been 36 years since a Northern Irish athlete brought a gold medal home. The long wait for an Olympic champion could end this summer, with Northern Ireland having its fair share of star athletes competing for Team Ireland and Team GB. Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Chief Sportswr…

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Richard Sams: Effective Entrepreneurial Work-Life Balance 41:09

18d ago41:09

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Richard Sams is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOHARA, an innovation delivery specialist company that builds tech products. His team works with startups, SMEs, and corporate clients looking to develop non-core products, mitigate risk, and seek opportunities to innovate within their sector or branch into new sectors. MOHARA’s Head Office is in London, wi…

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The Kew Files: Sam McBride unveils Secret memos on NI Secretary of State's IRA Intelligence Concerns 26:35

19d ago26:35

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Sir Patrick Mayhew was Northern Ireland’s secretary of state between 1992 and 1997, a time when the peace process was just beginning, and the Troubles were still raging. Files uncovered by the Belfast Telegraph in The National Archives at Kew in London have revealed new details about a secret memo Mayhew sent to PM John Major. The classified messag…

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All-Ireland Football Final 2024: Armagh alive with excitement as ticket scramble continues 25:41

21d ago25:41

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Armagh will face Galway in the Orchard County’s first All-Ireland final since 2003. Armagh only ever won once, back in 2002. Galway's last Sam Maguire was just the year before, in 2001. The excitement is building and the scramble for tickets is intense as pre-match analysis begins. Niamh Campbell is joined by Oisín McConville, Jessica Rice and Lee …

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Gusty Spence and the brutal beginnings of the modern UVF 26:29

23d ago26:29

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Since the UVF’s formation, the paramilitary group has went on to kill over 500 people. Gusty Spence became infamous for leading the organisation and deciding their tactics. The ex-British Army soldier was charged and convicted with the first Catholic victim of the troubles. Aaron Edwards, author of ‘UVF: Behind the mask’ joins Ciarán Dunbar to disc…

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Mark 12:28-34 - Love God, Love People - Tim Broughton 50:48

24d ago50:48

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Mark 12:28-34 - Love God, Love People - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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Whitney Hughes jailed – what next for Newry’s ‘Cocaine Queen’? 13:15

26d ago13:15

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31-year-old Whitney Hughes has been handed a 4-year sentence for drug offences. The so called ‘Cocaine Queen’ of Newry took over her father, Mark ‘The Chicken’ Lovell’s crime gang after he was gunned down in December 2022. Hughes admitted seven drug offences relating to possessing and supplying cocaine, MDMA and steroids, two counts of trading in c…

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"The Falls Road started it, the Village will finish it": Children encouraged to riot in south Belfast disorder 11:07

27d ago11:07

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A 38-year-old man has been arrested last night as violence continued in south Belfast. The past two nights have seen disorder in the village area. On Monday over 30 petrol and paint bombs were thrown at police, with footage captured by Belfast Telegraph showing a firework being thrown at a police Land Rover and a masked man encouraging a child to p…

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The Border Fox: Allison Morris reports as former INLA gunman Dessie O’Hare walks free 20:13

28d ago20:13

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The so-called ‘Border Fox’, Dessie O’Hare, has been released from prison. He is best known for kidnapping a dentist and chopping his fingers off. Originally an IRA man, O’Hare was one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles, confessing to being the triggerman in at least 26 murders. Guest: Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Denis Bradley: Hume, McGuinness, dissidents just “stone in the shoe” filling jails - but Irish must talk to them 28:59

30d ago28:59

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Former priest Denis Bradley played a key role in the peace process as part of the ‘back-channel’ between the IRA and the British. His decision to become vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in 2001 drew the anger – and violence of dissident republicans. He gives Ciarán Dunbar his assessment of how to deal with dissident republicans tod…

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Mark 12:1-27 - The Cornerstone Of Life - Tim Broughton 52:21

1M ago52:21

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Mark 12:1-27 - The Cornerstone Of Life - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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BONUS: “A dingo’s got my baby” – The story that divided Australia 25:26

1M ago25:26

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In August 1980, a pastor, his wife and their three children went on a camping holiday that would change their lives forever and become one of the biggest stories in the world. “A dingo’s got my baby” were the words that divided Australia as Lynn Chamberlain was accused of a shocking crime. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Malcolm Brown Hosted on Acast. See…

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Susan Heaton-Wright: CapsuleCRM, GarageBand, Female Entrepreneur Association and Hobbies 43:35

1M ago43:35

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CapsuleCRM, GarageBand, Female Entrepreneur Association and Hobbies with Susan Heaton-Wright of Executive Voice. What We Recommended: Tools & Apps Google Calendar – Susan uses this to plan out her time and time block for tasks Entrepreneur’s Planner – we didn’t discuss which planner Sue uses (what an omission!) but I recommend the Ultimate Planner …

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The deaths of the Quinn children, the UVF murder which changed Northern Ireland 24:03

1M ago24:03

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The petrol bomb attack happened at the height of bitter disputes over parading Even by the standards of the Troubles the murder of the Quinn brothers on the 12th of July 1998, it shocked NI. The contentious parades issue which had caused deep tensions was changed overnight, albeit never solved, as society saw the issue with a fresh perspective. The…

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Ian Paisley: At just 57, what will ex-MP do after shock defeat? 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Sam McBride on why Ian Paisley Jr lost his seat and if this is truly the end of Paisleyism. And could he head off and work for Farage or even Trump? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From "Fenian Fitt" to "Fitt the Brit", the enigma of the SDLP founder Gerry Fitt 39:15

1M ago39:15

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Gerry Fitt was once political giant, but he ended up in obscurity, sitting in the House of Lords as a baron. Once described as ‘Fenian Fitt’ he ended up with more unionist views, derided as ‘Fitt the Brit’. Who really was Gerry Fitt and what is the story behind his political journey? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Dr Michael A Murphy, author of ‘Gerry …

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Mark 11:1-33 - Jesus, Fig Trees and Faith - Tim Broughton 46:20

1M ago46:20

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Mark 11:1-33 - Jesus, Fig Trees and Faith - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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Kellsie Moore: Stand Out from the Crowd On Camera 45:05

1M ago45:05

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Kellsie Moore is a Denver-based Video Presence Coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs look, sound, and feel great on camera so their brand can stand out from the crowd. She helps her clients craft and present a unique message to create a powerful and authentic connection with their audience through video. Kellsie’s coaching method comes firml…

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Suzanne Breen: Fantastic election for Jim Allister, Robin Swann and Sorcha Eastwood 19:54

1M ago19:54

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A quiet general election campaign turned into an incredible results night resulting in seismic changes. The Belfast Telegraph’s political editor Suzanne Breen gives her assessment of the General Election results in Northern Ireland. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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General Election NI: DUP disaster – Paisley loses North Antrim, Lagan Valley falls 14:39

1M ago14:39

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The DUP have suffered a series of defeats in the general election including Ian Paisley's North Antrim seat. Alliance have won Lagan Valley with Sorcha Eastwood but lost North Down and Stephen Farry. In a great night for them, Sinn Féin have held all their seats comfortably. SDLP hold their seats. The UUP's Robin Swan wins South Antrim Hosted on Ac…

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Jeffrey Donaldson: Sex abuse case goes to trial as charges increase to 18 17:41

1M ago17:41

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will return to court in the autumn to formally answer historical sex offence charges. He and his wife Lady Eleanor appeared in Court in Newry on Wednesday morning. The number of charges he faces is now 18 - an increase of seven alleged offences since his last appearance in court. Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Liam Tunney and Allison …

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101: ECP's Damon Callaghan and Sam Byrnes 47:22

1M ago47:22

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In episode 101 of the [i3] Podcast, we speak with Damon Callaghan and Sam Byrnes of asset management firm ECP. ECP was established by Dr. Manny Pohl of Hyperion Asset Management fame and in this episode we talk about the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence when investing in Australian equities. Enjoy the show!01:00 How we got st…

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General Election ’24: BelTel / LucidTalk polls show strong SDLP and Alliance but DUP struggling 37:18

1M ago37:18

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NI will elect 18 new MPs on Thursday. Most of the seats seem easy to predict but the pre-election Belfast Telegraph / LucidTalk poll suggests there will be some really close battles, most involving Alliance. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Bill White from Lucid Talk, political commentator Alex Kane, and former election manager with the SDLP - Ray Kenned…

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The Falls Road Curfew: The raid on the Official IRA which turned west Belfast against the British Army 27:28

1M ago27:28

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On the 3rd of July 1970 the British Army sealed off the lower Falls. A ‘curfew’ is announced. Troops go in, searching for IRA weapons. But the use of CS gas, houses being wrecked, looted even, turns the population against them. Four people died. The Official IRA decided to fight what they called ‘The Battle of the Falls’. The army seized weapons bu…

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Mark 10:31-52 - What Do You Really Want? - Tim Broughton 53:45

2M ago53:45

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Mark 10:31-52 - What Do You Really Want? - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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BONUS: Taylor Swift - The dark side of fandom 25:59

2M ago25:59

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As Taylor Swift brings her Eras Tour to Ireland, we look at how her fans have made her a global success and created an army of followers - some of which have become a threatening force. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: John Meagher & Clare Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Harry Ng: Understanding the Hyper-Scheduling Method 40:21

2M ago40:21

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Harry Ng is the Co-Founder and COO of Sorted³, a hyper-scheduling app that helps you reduce stress and focus more. He holds a BEng in Computer Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing from The University of Hong Kong. Harry is a serial entrepreneur and Lead Instructor a…

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‘Walter Mittys’: Why men like Nick Adderley lie about military careers, and Northern Ireland's 'Walts' 26:47

2M ago26:47

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A ‘Walter Mitty’ is someone who lies about, or exaggerates, their military service. Being a so-called ‘Walt’ is technically legal in the UK but vigilante ‘Walt hunter’ groups campaigning for legislation against it. Northern Ireland has its fair share of fantasists including one fake cop who called for back-up. Why do they do it, and are they really…

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Nigel Farage: The controversial politician’s near-death experiences, failed campaigns, and what he thinks of Northern Ireland 25:21

2M ago25:21

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The man once known as the face of Brexit is back. Nigel Farage claims that after the election, his party Reform UK will be the head of opposition in parliament. He has stood for parliament 7 unsuccessful times, been member of three different parties, and had three near-death experiences along the way. How did Nigel Farage get here, can he win this …

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Sam McBride grills Alliance’s Stephen Farry as he fights to keep North Down 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Sam McBride sat down with Stephen Farry, asking him the tough questions on his vision for North Down, on his views about gender issues and why his his first worlds in Westminster were in Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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West Belfast UDA Boss Mo Courtney and the £10,000 extortion of Shankill ‘Granny Bingo’ 16:54

2M ago16:54

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Convicted Killer and West Belfast UDA boss Mo Courtney has blamed on trying to extort cash from a local pensioner who runs an online ‘granny bingo’. Loyalist sources say Courtney ‘fined’ the organiser of the illegal online game £10,000 and ordered her to pay him £100 per week protection money. Courtney, who denies any links to criminality, accused …

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Mark 10:17-31 - Be Rich in the Right Thing - Tim Broughton 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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Mark 10:17-31 - Be Rich in the Right Thing - Tim BroughtonBy New Hope Church

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Penny Pullan: Graphics Made Easy, Music, How to Have a Good Day, Mindfulness and Learning from Teaching 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Graphics Made Easy, Music, How to Have a Good Day, Mindfulness and Learning from Teaching with Penny Pullan of Making Projects Work Ltd. Listen Below and Here’s What We Recommended: Tools & Apps Using Graphics to Simplify: “I found that by using very simple graphics, it helped me to understand the complexity. It also helps my client understand what…

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