Best Alan Boyle Podcasts (2024)

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Hard science fiction explained 28:40

1h ago28:40

28:40

Allan Kaster, the editor of "The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories," traces the connections between science fiction and real-world science. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Mike Rainey 1:00:43

3h ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Mike Rainey is a comedian, actor, author, and podcast host from the Philadelphia area. He is the cohost of both the hilarious podcast Dad Meat and Lil Stinkers. In addition to podcasting and performing stand up, Rainey has written four books. He previously released Terrible Advice and Terrible Advice for Parents, and On Percs. You can purchase his …

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Authors of 'The Expanse' create their next saga 32:45

5d ago32:45

32:45

Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, who wrote the books of "The Expanse" sci-fi series under the pen name James S.A. Corey, talk about the completely different alien-invasion saga they're in the midst of creating. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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The Return 55:50

1M ago55:50

55:50

After a hospital stay and a brief hiatus, The Trashe returns.

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OpenScope focuses on the mind's mysteries 25:46

19d ago25:46

25:46

Allen Institute neuroscientist Jerome Lecoq explains how the OpenScope program is expanding the frontiers of brain science, from the effects of psychedelic substances to the mechanisms of memory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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The fact and fiction of moonshot marketing 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

Marketing executive Richard Jurek, co-author of "Marketing the Moon," talks about how NASA sold the Apollo space effort — and how that campaign is portrayed in a new movie titled "Fly Me to the Moon," starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support…

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David Ignatius on satellite wars and 'Phantom Orbit' 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius talks about the potential for international conflicts in space, and how that subject gave rise to his latest spy thriller, "Phantom Orbit." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Steve Bridges 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

Steve Bridges is a TikTok sensation who has amassed a following of over 2 million subscribers. He has recently finished filming his big screen debut, a horror movie called Infernal. Follow: stevebridges on TikTok stevebrisges_ on Instagram

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How a sci-fi star blazed a trail for diversity 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

We look at the legacy of the late Seattle science-fiction pioneer Vonda N. McIntyre with Una McCormack, who led the effort to publish "Little Sisters and Other Stories," a new collection of McIntyre's short stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support…

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Sports Broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn Talks Women’s Sports, Sharing and Grief 59:24

4M ago59:24

59:24

In this episode, we sat down with Irish sports journalist and television presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn, and had an honest and heartfelt chat about her career and so much more. We talked about Evanne's book, The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games, and how she loves a challenge. We also discussed the current state of women's sports, sharing and storytel…

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Alan and Mary Kate talk asking for help 42:46

4M ago42:46

42:46

In this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about topics including asking for help, how they feel about the word 'resilience' and turning awareness into action. Using last week’s interview with comedian Emman Idama as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week. Tr…

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Chris Alan 57:54

4M ago57:54

57:54

Chris Alan is a nationally touring standup comedian, writer and podcaster, based out of Washington, DC. He is the host of the fantastic podcast The Chris Alan Show. His first special, Off Script is available wherever on most audio streaming platforms. You can catch The Chris Alan Show on YouTube and wherever you find podcasts. Follow Chris @ChrisAl…

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Comedian Emman Idama talks childhood trauma, dyslexia and finding comedy 1:32:50

4M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Emman Idama is a Nigerian Irish comedian, and a rising star on the comedy scene. Emman MC’s at In Stitches Comedy Club in Dublin, and has been seen on Comedy Central. He’s won Hot Press Irish Comedian of the Year twice, and was a Chortle Comedy Finalist in 2019. He co-hosts the Acting the Maggot podcast. We’re sitting down with Emman in person, whi…

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How de-extinction could change our destiny 31:46

5M ago31:46

31:46

Douglas Preston, author of a techno-thriller titled "Extinction," talks about his fictional murder mystery as well as his concerns about the real-world quest to revive the woolly mammoth and other extinct species. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support…

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Ben Staab 54:17

4M ago54:17

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Ben Staab is a comedian and podcaster based in Philadelphia. He is the co-host, along with Na'im Ali, of the hilarious podcast Ayo, Actually. Follow: Ben @wastaabi on Instagram Ayo, Actually @ayoactually on Instagram and Patreon at Patreon.com/ayoactually

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Alan and Mary Kate talk quitting! 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

During this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about quitting. Using last week’s interview with musician Ciarán Moran as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week. We also have an exciting giveaway thanks to Connemara Marble. To enter, just make sure you subscri…

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Ciarán Moran talks music, writing and 'It's OK' 1:03:47

5M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In this week’s episode, we sat down with musician Ciarán Moran. Ciarán Moran is a rising star on the Irish music scene, and a native of North Inner City Dublin. The singer songwriter has toured and performed with Damien Dempsey, and gained praise from Irish music pioneers including Christy Moore, Glen Hansard and Finbar Furey. His 2023 single ‘It’s…

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Alan and MK talk self-compassion and listening 57:34

5M ago57:34

57:34

In this week’s episode, Alan and producer Mary Kate sit down to talk self-compassion, journaling and the power of listening. Using last week’s interview with Olympian Emmet Brennan as a jumping off point, Alan and Mary Kate chat through their reflections from the week. Subscribe to the Real Talks newsletter at www.realtalks.news, and follow us on s…

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Romy Rosner and Jimmy Gillespie 1:08:07

5M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Our pals, comedians Romy Rosner and Jimmy Gillespie run wild on the show this week. Romy is a comedian based in New York, via Philadelphia. She is the co-host of the Crib Podcast with Chris Aileo Jim is a comedian based in Philadelphia. He is the co-host of the Two In the Stink podcast with Rob Stant. Follow Romy - @romyrosnercomedy on Instagram an…

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Emmet Brennan talks Olympics, second chances and chasing your dreams 1:12:34

5M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

We sat down with Olympian and Irish boxer Emmet Brennan after his victorious US debut in New York City’s Sony Hall. Emmet talked about hitting his post-Olympics rock bottom with alcohol, and reflected on his journey, getting sober, and chasing his dreams. If you enjoy this episode, please rate or review the show on whatever podcast platform you pre…

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Get a reality check on the search for aliens 43:37

6M ago43:37

43:37

Pete Worden, chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, talks about the real-world search for extraterrestrial civilizations and how it's different from Netflix's "3 Body Problem" series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Jibri Lee 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

This episode, the king, Jibri Lee joins the boys and a great time and pure silliness was had by all. Follow Jibri @kingofjibs on Twitter and Instagram

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Alan and MK talk messy journeys and good friends 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

Alan and Mary Kate sat down to chat and reflect on last week's conversation with Katie Boyle. They also discuss their experiences of starting therapy on different sides of the Atlantic, hitting rock bottom and talk about the importance of good friends. Our newsletter is available at www.realtalks.news and includes helpful resources as well as the n…

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Worthless Clowns 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

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Worthless Clowns is a comedy podcast hosted by comedians Brittany Cardwell and Ali O'Neil. Listen to Worthless Cllowns wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow: Worthless Clowns @worthlessclowns on Instagram Brittany Cardwell @brittonuscardwell on Instagram Ali O'Neil @itsalioneil on Instagram

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Bonus: Talking fiction with Nathaniel Rich 17:23

6M ago17:23

17:23

Nathaniel Rich, author of "Second Nature," "Losing Earth" and the sci-fi novel "Odds Against Tomorrow," discusses the state of contemporary fiction with Fiction Science co-hosts Dominica Phetteplace and Alan Boyle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support…

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Katie Boyle talks comedy, therapy and life as an immigrant in New York 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her debut album “I’ll Do it Myself” dropped in June 2023, hitting number *one* in the iTunes charts. It’s been streamed more than 330,000 times on Youtube. She tours all over the US and Ireland. She is the host of The Shift podcast and has been heard on Sirius XM. Katie’s been featured in th…

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And we're back! 22:59

5M ago22:59

22:59

Host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan discuss the return of the podcast and what listeners can expect from weekly episodes. This series, which originated in Ireland and is now based in New York, will celebrate leading figures from music, sport, art and life. Each episode will feature vulnerable discussions that empower listeners to live ha…

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Exploring 'The New World on Mars' 41:22

6M ago41:22

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Mars Society President Robert Zubrin, author of "The New World on Mars," talks about the life that future settlers are likely to create on the Red Planet — and why they should go. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Katie Boyle 1:03:55

7M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in NYC and 2023 JFL International New Faces. She recorded her debut album and special, 'I'll do it myself' with Pinch records and New York Comedy Club which is out on all streaming services and hit no.1 on iTunes. She performs daily all over NYC and has been seen regularly at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY…

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Dan Carney 54:59

7M ago54:59

54:59

Dan Carney is a comedian based in New York. He was written and starred in several sketches, many that can be found on his YouTube page Follow Dan at Twitter and Instagram at danmancarney

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What's so mesmerizing about the multiverse? 35:09

8M ago35:09

35:09

Physicist Paul Halpern, author of "The Allure of the Multiverse," traces the history of the scientific quest to detect parallel universes and alternate cosmic timelines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Mike Finoia 1:14:08

8M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Mike Finoia is a standup comedian based out of New York City. He is a writer / producer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers and Co-Host of the chart topping podcast "Comes a Time" alongside Dead & Company / Allman Bros. alum Oteil Burbridge. His new podcast, "Dented Cans" can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Mike also can be found nationwide to…

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Sam Rubinoff 31:29

8M ago31:29

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Sam Rubinoff is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director that performs nightly around New York City. His newest short, Civic Duty, starring Joe List and Tommy Pope, is available on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-42iw9UOxuU Follow Sam at samrubinoff on Instagram and at samrubinoffcomedy.com…

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Merry Christmas, thank you and 2024 plans! 1:15

9M ago1:15

1:15

A message from Real Talks Founder Alan O'Mara!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. AlanBy Alan O'Mara

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Rowing tech picks up the pace 22:01

9M ago22:01

22:01

John Tytus, the president of Pocock Racing Shells, talks about how the technology of rowing has changed since "The Boys in the Boat" won Olympic gold in 1936. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Jake Mattera 45:52

9M ago45:52

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Jake Mattera is a comedian, podcast host and actor based in Philadelphia. He is the co-host, along with Mike Rainey and Jon DelCollo of the great Lil' Stinkers podcast. His debut album, A Soft One, was released by Helium Records; it debuted at #2 on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Jake: @JakeMattera on Instagram and Twitter Support the Lil Stinkers Patre…

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Stephen Lynch on raising €70,000 for mental health charities and running the length of Ireland 54:01

9M ago54:01

54:01

For this special Christmas episode of the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland wellbeing series, we were joined by Stephen Lynch. Earlier in 2023, Stephen raised an incredible €70,000 for SOSAD Ireland and Mental Health Ireland by running the length of the island. It was a gruelling challenge of 563km, full of highs and lows, that tested him physically, m…

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Let it Snowpiercer 1:08:17

9M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

John, Jason, and Mark talk about the true story of Christmas, the ceiling challenge, and GI JOE's straightforward theme song.

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Rob Stant 53:34

9M ago53:34

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Rob Stant is a comedian and podcast from Philadelphia. He hosts the hilarious Two in the Stink podcast with comedian Jimmy Gillespie. His comedy special Bobby Boy is available on YouTube. @robstantcomedy on Twitter and Instagram @twointhestinkpodcast on Instagram patreon.com/twointhestinkpodcast

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Can AI become conscious? 55:52

9M ago55:52

55:52

Veteran science writer George Musser addresses the connections between artificial intelligence, quantum physics and the quest to understand the nature of consciousness in a new book, "Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support…

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Sarah Bell 1:00:39

10M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

The super funny Sarah Bell hangs with the boys this week, and goddamn tomfoolery happened. Sarah is a comedian and podcaster from Philadelphia. She hosts the SIde Bar Podcast, found anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow: Sarah - @sarahbelluhmmm on Instagram Sidebar @sidebarwithsb on Instagram patreon.com/sidebarwithsarahbell…

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What's wrong with a city on Mars? 39:33

10M ago39:33

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Zach Weinersmith, co-author of "A City on Mars," explains why humanity isn't ready to have people settle down and raise a family on Mars or in any other off-Earth locale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Jim Gillespie 1:03:15

10M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Jim Gillespie is a comedian and podcaster based in Philadelphia. He is one half of the Two In the Stink podcast with Rob Stant. Follow Jim: @ jimmygillespie on Twitter @ thejimgillespie on Instagram Two in the Stink Podcast: @twointhestinkpodcast on Instagram patreon.com/twointhestinkpodcast

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Romy Rosner 56:22

11M ago56:22

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Romy Rosner is a comedian and podcast host from Philadelphia and now based in New York. She is the co-host of the Chris and Romy in Bed (CRIB) Podcast. Follow Romy @romyrosnercomedy on Instagram CRIB Podcast @crib.podcast on Instagram Listen to new episodes of the Crib Podcast every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you find p…

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Why women scientists missed out on fame 29:35

11M ago29:35

29:35

Quantum physicist Shohini Ghose, author of "Her Space, Her Time," throws a spotlight on more than a dozen women physicists and astronomers who didn't get the recognition they deserved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support

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Drew Flores and Dalton Pruitt 1:47:12

11M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

Comedians Drew Flores and Dalton Pruitt zoom in with the boys. Check out Dalton's new podcast, Cornfed Podcast with Dalton Pruitt. Follow: Cornfed Podcast : @confedpod on Twitter patreon/cornfedwithdaltonpruitt Drew Flores: @ rawtism69 on Twitter Dalton Pruitt: @newdalton69420 on Twitter

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Sarah Tollemache 55:43

11M ago55:43

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Sarah Tollemache is a comedian, actor, writer, director, and podcast host. She is currently the cohost of the Lady Journey podcast with Katie Hannigan. Her last special, Voluptuous Boy, is now available on YouTube. She is taping her new special on October 11 at Grove 34 Follow Sarah @stollemache on Twitter and Instagram sarahtcomedy.com Patreon.com…

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Martin Stackpoole - The Players Voice 59:16

11M ago59:16

59:16

**This interview by Alan O'Mara was first published as part of The Players Voice series.**Kerry GAA goalkeeper Martin Stackpoole joined host Alan O’Mara to open up in great detail about his gambling addiction and his recovery. Martin talks about his struggle to reach out for help, what he learned from spending time in a treatment centre and how muc…

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Shawn Gardini 44:20

11M ago44:20

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Shawn Gardini is a stand-up comedian from Philadelphia. He is also the producer of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and the host of The Super Ultimate Audio Visual Experience (TSUAVE) with Christian Weckesser. @shwangardini on X and Instagram Listen to TSUAVE wherever you find podcasts and on YouTube. patreon.com/TSUAVE…

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Mary Hulgraine - The Players Voice 1:09:59

11M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

**This interview by Alan O'Mara was first published as part of The Players Voice series.**During this powerful and insightful conversation, Kildare footballer Mary Hulgraine reflects on her well-being journey and recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. She talks about the importance of accepting help and shares some of the highs and lows of life …

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