Best Aaronmckenna Podcasts (2024)

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Irish Olympic Boxing - Story So Far 56:42

1d ago56:42

56:42

It may only come around every 4 years - but the Olympic Games has always been ‘the greatest show on earth’ for amateur athletes and while the lines between professional & amateur may have been blurred in recent years - the hopes and dreams of Irish boxers have been focused entirely on Paris since the closing ceremony at Tokyo in 2021. in this episo…

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Olympic Dreams to Pro Career with Brandon McCarthy 24:54

15d ago24:54

24:54

With all the recent controversy and media coverage surrounding the Irish squad selection for the final Olympic qualifiers - it was going to take something special to drown out that noise. That something special came in record form - Kellie Harringon, Michaela Walsh, Aoife O’Rourke & Aidan Walsh are double Olympians, Dean Clancy, Jude Gallagaher, Ja…

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The Apache sets the Bar For Usyk Fury showpiece - Can Taylor Catterall bring us more? 1:02:17

27d ago1:02:17

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Fury v Usyk and Catching up on ALL the Rest 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

After a brief sabbatical - Ian and Al are back to preview one of - if not THE biggest heavyweight fight of a generation. Tyson Fury versus Oleksander Usyk promises much - but what will it deliver? The lads discuss how they see it playing out and make their predictions with Al going one further and calling a win for Belfaast super featherweight Anto…

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Paddy's Day Boxing Bonanza featuring Tomas O'Toole 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

On the most Irish weekend of the year proud Galway man Tomas O’Toole headlines the McEleney promotions ‘Breaking Ground’ card in Galway. Having been living and training in Boston the last number of years Tomas took time out of his fight week to tell his story. With Irish boxers in action all over the world,Ian & Al look back over his he best of the…

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Taylor Catterall REVISITED 33:14

4M ago33:14

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The boxer’s world is very different to that of any other profession. In a fight - minutes seem like hours and in the fight business - hours seem like days etc. So with everything else that has transpired in the boxing world since Josh Taylor & Jack Catterall first fought - fans would be forgiven if the details were a bit cloudy. This episode was ac…

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Keane McMahon - Still Being Written 57:02

4M ago57:02

57:02

Only feels like yesterday wben we were begrudgingly putting the Christmas behind us when Al & Ian were in O'Rourkes gym & featured interviews with newly crowned BBoC Celtic champ John Cooney, Ryan O'Rourke, Allan Phelan & the 'Ice Man' Keane McMahon. With camp completed, the hard work done - weight made just 24 hours before his fight on Star Boxing…

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JB Promotions Roadmap 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

In episode 205 we featured a small section of an interview with former pro turned promoter Jay Byrne who's series of Dublin shows on Feb 9th, March 1st and March 9th THE most immediatein the future of professional boxing on the island of Ireland, In this episode we feature the full length interview with Jay as he explains the details of his bluepri…

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Tough Love 51:53

4M ago51:53

51:53

Momentum & consistency are key attributes when it comes to boxing - as they are in the podcast world and with Ep 205 we continue to build on all that, Allan Phelan (10-3) featherweight and known by all in Irish boxing circles is back in camp at O;'Rourke's Gym and joins us to talk about his plans for the immediate future. And we talk immediate futu…

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Walking The Walk 51:00

5M ago51:00

51:00

When we look through the history of boxing there are numerous legendary Irish names that feature prominently in both amateur AND paid ranks. Despite the highs and lows of a domestic scene, the peaks and troughs of popularity and support - there are still a couple of authentic, hard working & honest outposts. Gyms where folk can go to train for what…

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Boxing Segways 18:48

5M ago18:48

18:48

As most of us begrudgingly emerge from the Christmas and new year slumber, the boxing world has been moving at a pace like never before. Its plain to see the Saudi Arabia 'trickle down' effect has been influential in reigniting the imagination of boxing fans all over the world. Irish boxing finished the year with two colossal shows in Dublin - wher…

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Saudi Seasons Beatings 26:20

6M ago26:20

26:20

Christmas Eve eve & incredibly we prepare for a boxing event which brings a host of match ups, protagonists & personalities that could only really made possible by Riyadh Season. But from the podcast point of view - we put our new co-host on the spot, for a baptism of fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Comeback, A Catchup & Tribute To Hugh Russell 29:37

8M ago29:37

29:37

In our first episode for over a year we take a helicopter view of Irish boxers and boxing and ask some questions that many are asking. IS there a reason for the recent downturn in performances and results? Is it a coaching issue? Style issue? Or are Irish boxers not as good as many believe them to be? We also take a look at the fractured chasm that…

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NIALL 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

Episode number 200 of Enswell Boxing and it couldn't be any more special. Al is joined again by friend of the show - Irish heavyweight boxer Niall Kennedy. Its no secret that boxing is the most uncompromising, unrelenting and sometimes unfulfilling crucibles of all. Indeed, its no secret you need to be disciplined, dedicated and sometimes deranged …

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Dennis Hogan's DESTINY after a Dark Week for Boxing 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

In a world that appears to change by the day - at times it would seem that boxing is hell bent on refusing to! Yes there have been strides in terms of medical and safety protocol and boxers ARE required to comply with THE most stringent health checks, scans and indeed drug testing. But after the shit show that surrounded and eventually collapsed th…

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'Shotgun' Shannon O'Connell Takes Aim 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

55:16

Shannon O'Connell is in the midst of fine tuning her preparations for the December 10th IBF Bantamweight world title showdown with champion and fellow Australian Ebanie 'Blonde Bomber' Bridges at the Leeds Direct Arena - a journey that has been anything but easy! O'Connell's dad was killed when she was only two. Her mum was taken by the drug scene.…

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Remembering Darren Sutherland - 13 Years On 53:43

2y ago53:43

53:43

By the time Darren Sutherland won his silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 he had achieved it all as an amateur. With top promoters queuing up for his signature in the professional game - He had everything in front of him, a glittering prospect with a real chance to achieve fame and fortune through a career in the ring. Sadly that wasn’t to…

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AJ and The Circle of Sycophants 48:23

2y ago48:23

48:23

Renowned British politician John Randolph once said ‘Like rotten mackerel by moonlight, he shines and stinks’ - a phrase that could very aptly describe Anthony Joshua’s performance during and after his latest battle with Oleksander Usyk in the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There were many questions surrounding both men going in…

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Usyk v Joshua - Fuel or Fire 25:58

2y ago25:58

25:58

The demands of boxing place many pressures on fighters but for the the rare few who reach the very pinnacle of the sport - that pressure can become the defining factor as they strive to grasp that immortal status. In the past some have likened that pressure to a fire. A fire that can be used to heat a home - but one that can be so intense, it can b…

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Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall - WHAT HAS CHANGED 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

The boxer’s world is very different to that of any other profession. In a fight - minutes seem like hours, fight business - hours seem like days etc. So with everything else that has transpired in the first half of 2022 fans would be forgiven if they forgot about this one. This episode was actually recorded back at the beginning of April but only b…

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KATIE TAYLOR - No Words Needed 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

Barely minutes after her titanic battle with Amanda Serrano. Still bleeding, still taking huge gulps of air with adrenaline still coursing through her body - Katie Taylor seemed to be the only one able to find words to sum up what we had just witnessed. Boxing fans have a tendency to over hype, off allowing hopes & expectations to become unrealisti…

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Podcast Update & Best of Irish Luck and Love for Katie Taylor 2:44

2y ago2:44

2:44

It's rare that boxing can make the back pages of reputable news papers around the world, its even more rare when it stretches across the front AND back pages multiple days in a row. Sadly, on this occasion it hasn't been for the reasons the great sport of boxing wants or deserves. This podcast has purposely and intentionally maintained radio silenc…

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Ray Moylette | Once The Round Starts, All Bets Are Off 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

One of Irish boxings most colourful, talented and real fellas - Ray Moylette chats about a career which has seen him scale the highest highs and survive some lowest lows. This weekend he features on the huge Warrington v Martinez card in Leeds Arena - taking on British prospect Dalton Smith. 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/ Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMA…

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What Does Change Look Like |Tommy McCormack & Wayne McCullough 50:37

2+ y ago50:37

50:37

There have been many column inches printed and many hours of audio recorded following the Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall result. Most have asked and made valuable points, but some have been rather self serving. On this episode Al speaks to our mate and go to cut-man/hand wrap expert Tommy McCormack. Tommy wrapped Jack Catterall's hands for that fig…

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GERALD McCLELLAN | The Fight of his Life 1:07:06

2+ y ago1:07:06

1:07:06

When Gerald McClellan & Nigel Benn touched gloves in the centre of the ring back in February 1995 - nobody could be quite sure what was about to happen. Following one of the most intensely brutal boxing matches of all time, American Gerald McClellan lapses into a coma & began a fight for his life that would leave him with catastrophic brain injurie…

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Sometimes The Longest Way Around is the Quickets Way Home | Ricky Nesbitt 0:52

2+ y ago0:52

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With so much going on in the world of boxing and so much changing SO often, in this episode we look at some of the big talking points and take a customary look back in time at what it took to get some of the historic fights over the line. How did Lennox Lewis seal the Rahman rematch? What did Joe Calzaghe have to do to seal his landmark fights? Whe…

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Early Shade of Dark January Shadows 58:35

2+ y ago58:35

58:35

What better way to open 2022 is there than to welcome one of Naas towns finest (currently exiled in Australia) Binny Folan. Al and Binny take a look back over some of boxing’s big bangs in 2021 & discuss some tasty topics. The lads also look back over some highlights from the year and look ahead to who and what they think could steal the limelight …

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Chris Algieri on Ripping Up The Script ahead of A Frantic Fight Weekend for Irish Fighters 1:05:15

2+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Still 2 weeks to go until Christmas but it definitely feels like it’s come early for Irish boxing fans. So many of our pro’s in action all around the world from Friday through to Sunday - this episode highlights all those fights. Arguably the biggest card of the weekend goes down at the Liverpool arena where Katie Taylor shares top of the bill with…

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Elites | The Story of Monkstown BC | ft Coaches JP Kinsella, Eve Carr with Elite Stars Jack Marley, Jake Rapple & Sean Mari 54:17

2+ y ago54:17

54:17

In this second episode of Elites - we learn the story of a small community, suffering bad times but banding together to build somewhere for their youth, something to keep them safe whilst harnessing their youthful exuberance. Monkstown boxing club are now one of the most successful in Dublin with 2 of their protégés - Jack Marley & Jake Rapple crow…

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From Carly & Thomas Skelly in Liverpool to Conor Wallace in Melbourne - All's Well That Ends Well 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

54:11

There’s an international feel to episode 185 as we jump accross to the 33rd county to chat with Liverpool Super Bantamweight- new WBC International champion Carly Skelly. And she’s joined by her youngest son Thomas to tell how he boxed 130 rounds in 24 hours to raise funds for a local Athletic Club. Then it’s down under to Newry light heavyweight -…

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Elites - Rock Solid 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

53:46

Sponsored by: In this first episode of a short series - Enniskerry BC boxer Kaci Rock is back to talk about lockdown, school, study and of course boxing. Having won 11 titles at different levels - she won her very first senior title in October 2021. Joining you also is her well known Dad - Jim Rock, a retired professional champion and darling of th…

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“Ding Ding Round 1….” with Roy Sheehan, Kaci Rock and Eddie Tracy 41:15

2+ y ago41:15

41:15

Have you ever waited for a Dublin bus in the p1ssing rain and howling wind for an eternity, then out of nowhere 2 arrive together? Boxing is back in Ireland with a bang - Elite Senior finals in Dublin and Celtic Clash 12 in Belfast. 8 time Irish champion Roy Sheehan joins Al to talk about the biggest night of the amateur calendar. He recalls the ne…

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"I Was First in the Gym and Last To Leave, THAT'S Why I Was The Best" says Former World Champ Eamon Loughran 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

At a time when boxing really needed a lift - along comes Oleksander Usyk & delivers a performance that catapults him to the verge of superstar status & makes him only the 4th fighter to unify both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Al looks back over all the weekends events. And your guest on this episode…..,Every now and then a fighter comes…

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Gerry O Mahony Talks Celtic Box Cup 2021 and Carl Greaves Prepares for a Busy New Look Sky Sports Boxing 1:24:13

3y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Not long discharged from hospital - Al explains his recent bout of illness & how he’s bouncing back into Season 3 of the podcast. One of our new features this season will be to focus on and highlight the grassroots of boxing in Ireland by speaking with and visiting the various clubs around the country. Kicking us off will be Gerry O’Mahony as he ta…

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Olympic Dreemz - When The Dust Has Settled 53:17

3y ago53:17

53:17

Now that the dust has settled on Tokyo 2020/21 episode 4 of ‘Olympic Dreemz’ takes a look back over it all. Oisín Fagan was 30 before he first laced a boxing glove - by the time he hung them up he had amassed almost 40 fights, winning US state and National titles an Irish title and faced opponents of the calibre of Eddie Hyland, Amir Khan, Paul Spe…

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Olympic Dreemz with Wayne McCullough 29:35

3y ago29:35

29:35

Only seems a few short days ago we were building up, anticipating & hoping for a successful positive Olympics for the Irish boxers. Those few days have flown by and its safe to say all those boxes have been ticked ☑️ In this 4th instalment of Olympic Dreemz we’re joined by Olympic silver medalist, former bantamweight world champ - Belfast & Ireland…

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Olympic Dreemz with Brendan Irvine, Michaela & Aidan Walsh & Ryan Burnett 40:59

3y ago40:59

40:59

In the second instalment of our Olympic series we recap the opening days of the games for team Ireland boxers. We look back over the opening results for Kurt, Emmet & Michaela (& at the time of writing Aidan is cruising to an opening round win). Neil Loughran joins us to talk about the team of 1964 that visited Tokyo. And we profile Brendan Irvine’…

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Olympic Dreemz with Kurt Walker, Jim Russell, Jim Halpin & Ryan Burnett 29:24

3y ago29:24

29:24

As the Greatest Show on earth gets under way - the 28th Summer Olympics. It makes sense that Enswell Boxing should be the one to highlight & profile the Magnificent 7 boxers who will quite literally fight for Ireland over the next 19 days. In this first part of our ‘Olympic Dreemz’ series we learn a little more about Lisburn featherweight Kurt Walk…

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11 Time Irish Champion European Gold Add Buncey's Bestie To That List of Honors for Willo Hayden 26:21

3y ago26:21

26:21

Willo Hayden, has recently signed with Queensberry Promotions. The Irish prospect has a mysterious following and has won gold at the 2016 European Championships. Hayden has over 300 amateur fights and is undefeated in 45 championship fights in Ireland. Hayden says that he would have loved to go to the senior level and the World Championships but wa…

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Dustin Poirier Coach Phil Daru - "Everything You Do Is A Learning Process" #174 1:05:34

3y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

This week marked 100 years since the legendary Jack Dempsey beat George Coutier in front of a record crowd of 90,000 - generating the first million pound gate ever. Al remembers that momentous event wirh footage AND commentary from the fight. Al chats through some of the headlines that top the boxing world including the drama centered around Michae…

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Confidence Comes From Preparation - Dee Taggart & Junior Thompson #173 52:37

3y ago52:37

52:37

Following on from Celtic Clash 11 last weekend, we have a quick look over the reactions and results as the momentum builds again towards a 12th instalment later in the year. With the HUGE Falls Park announcement of Mick Conlan fighting TJ Doheny on the Aug 6th Belfast showpiece, we listen to Teddy Atlas thoughts on the unique atmosphere around Belf…

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Celtic Clash 11 Alicante - Preview 53:03

3y ago53:03

53:03

The hugely successful and popular Celtic Clash series is one which has almost single handily kept the Irish pro scene going for the last 10 years. With names like Sean Creagh, O'Connor, Stephen Reynolds, Rohan Date, Jay Byrne, Carl McDonald, Ciaran McVarnock, Eric Donovan and so many more - all making their professional boxing debuts on Celtic Clas…

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I Would Walk Through a Wall To Get To Tokyo says Emmet Brennan #171 32:59

3y ago32:59

32:59

The boxing world is usually one that moves painfully slow - these last few weeks the winds of change have been blowing. With the Matchroom, DAZN & Sky all making sweeping changes, Tyson Fury & Deontae Wilder play the big switcheroo & only recently Lopez b Kambosis falls foul of Covid. But there’s only one place we can focus for episode number 171. …

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Jason Quigley Says Its Starting To Feel Like a Book That's Almost Finished 45:01

3y ago45:01

45:01

Barely 3 days on from his Majority decision win over Shane Mosley jr in Mandalay Bay hotel to win the NABA Middleweight title, Ballybofey boxer Jason Quigley is back to chat about the Covid layoff, how things have changed for him and his outlook. His teaming up with Wayne McCullough and the outpouring of emotion following a really key victory. Jaso…

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Boxing Might Be Hacked But it's UNDISPUTED with Tommy McCarthy & Larry Fryers 55:34

3y ago55:34

55:34

With much conversation surrounding the good, the bad and the ugly of boxing the last few weeks - one thing is for certain. Its place in the sporting world is UNDISPUTED. As the positivity continues to grow with our emergence from lockdown - some are insisting on creating drama! We look over the unification fight between Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez…

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Here Comes Trouble - Real Million Dollar Baby Maureen Shea 1:09:45

3y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Boxing is famous for many reasons. For its toughness, harshness that borders on cruelty at times. But it also gives anybody willing to dedicate, commit and submit themselves to learning at all costs. To breaking their body and mind over and over again in the chase of becoming the best. Maureen Shea epitomises all that. She fought battles outside th…

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#167 Trailblazers 49:48

3y ago49:48

49:48

The night 2 teenage girls climbed through the ropes not just to to fight each other - but to fight for the right of every Irish girl to box in the future. On that historic Halloween night in 2001, they travelled to the world famous South Circular Road ‘Stadium’ for what has since become a historic, momentous occasion. Katie Taylor and Alanna Audley…

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#166 G-Train Reminds Us All - 'NO REGRETS' as the 'Irish Bomber' Detonates an Explosive Performance Over Russian 1:02:31

3y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Boxing took centre stage at the weekend again with shows in UK, US and Australia. Closer to home it was the Copperbox and Matchroom as Shannon Courtenay had decided to become the righteous, defender of the sport of boxing as she repeatedly attempted to criticise and chastise her Australian opponent Ebanie Bridges for using her 'assets' to sell the …

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The Long Good Friday feat. Luke Keeler 1:21:21

3y ago1:21:21

1:21:21

On that unforgettable August night in Falls Park Belfast, Dublin Middleweight Luke Keeler blasted highly-rated American Luis Arias (18-1-1) out of the way to earn a shot at the WBO world middleweight motor mouth Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade. A career that has brought Celtic and Irish middleweight titles along with the WBO European strap, a career th…

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Give It Everything You Got Tszyu v Hogan 30:01

3y ago30:01

30:01

Time for talkin is done, the time for all the one sided hype is over. Ireland’s Dennis Hogan is hours away from another high profile figh: Despite all the promotional bias, he has remained calm, professional & respectful - despite the lack of same from some who consider themselves professional! Guests on this episode include Irish heavyweight Niall…

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