Best Anne Butcher Podcasts (2024)

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Trump triumphant by a landslide – how and why did he win the American people? 39:49

1h ago39:49

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Donald Trump has resoundingly won the US Presidency. He is now the oldest person to win the presidency, the only convicted felon to do so, and the only won to have incited an insurrection. But not of that matters now – the American people have spoken. How did the night play out, how surprised are we, and what does it mean for Northern Ireland and t…

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Trevor Birney on the Loughinisland Massacre, the PSNI’s ‘Stasi’ tactics, and his arrest 32:20

26m ago32:20

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Loughinisland is a small parish in Co. Down. Its name has become synonymous with the infamous Loughinisland Massacre, when six were killed by the UVF in a pub while watching Ireland play Italy in the 1994 World Cup. Trevor Birney helped make a documentary about the murders – but in 2018, he was arrested by PSNI over material used in the film, along…

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Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Ginger & TJ | Episode 519 55:13

1h ago55:13

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TJ shares his financial journey and experience reaching financial independence, focusing on intentional savings and the joy of family life. Early influences and educational backgrounds shaped his approach to finance, leading to a strategic path that included tracking net worth and undertaking regular financial meetings with his wife. The episode di…

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Alf McCreary: Journalism, a lucky break, Ian Paisley and faith 28:54

2h ago28:54

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Alf McCreary walked into the Belfast Telegraph on September 1, 1964 – and asked for a job. 60 years on, he's still writing for the paper. Alf’s career has given him many insights into our society and its divisions. He charted the evolution of the Rev Ian Paisley, and he wrote a biography of Gordon Wilson, whose daughter Marie was killed in the Enni…

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The UVF and the savage '70s: Shankill Butchers, Gusty Spence, and the Dublin Monaghan Bombings 28:58

4d ago28:58

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The UVF began the 1970s with a campaign to cleans Catholics and Catholic owned businesses from Protestant dominated areas. With the IRA’s campaign at its height, the UVF moved from targeting nationalist and moderate political figures to simple sectarian murder – many of its victims just teenagers. By the mid-70s a notorious group emerged from the U…

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BONUS: The 'Angel of Death' who terrified Irish town and captivated the world 26:15

33m ago26:15

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Back in 1995, Fr Michael Kennedy took to the pulpit in Dungarvan, County Waterford to give his Sunday sermon. He warned locals that an “Angel of Death” was in their midst killing vulnerable men. What ensued sparked a global sensation. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Ellen Coyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alexander McCartney: “Nothing but a disgusting child predator” 32:23

15h ago32:23

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Alexander McCartney, from Newry, is one of the most prolific paedophile ‘catfishes’ the world has seen to date. A Judge said his crimes of “sadism and depravity” were “on a par with murder”. His actions led to the death of an innocent little girl, Cimarron Thomas, and subsequently, her father. Kurtis Reid was in court. Just a note to say – some lis…

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FI + Choose | Clint Murphy | Episode 518 1:02:51

2d ago1:02:51

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Episode Summary Clint Murphy returns to ChooseFI, sharing his transformative journey labeled "FI and Choose," emphasizing the importance of choosing a lifestyle that values personal growth and meaningful connections. The hosts discuss their experiences at financial independence events, highlighting how these gatherings foster deep conversations tha…

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Incels exposed: “Men aren’t entitled to sex, but women aren’t owed safety” 27:14

2d ago27:14

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The word ‘Incel’ is short for ‘involuntarily celibate’. They’re primarily men, who believe they’re doomed to be alone, blaming society, women, and sometimes themselves for their isolation. The explosion of the ‘Incel’ community online has led to multiple forums, chats and groups based on their beliefs, which have led to disastrous consequences. Cia…

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Ireland’s gang wars: How the Kinahans’ Belfast bound assassin ‘The Butcher’ was caught 34:19

6d ago34:19

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The Kinahan cartel is Ireland’s most powerful crime gang, and one half of its most notorious gang war. After a failed hit on boss Daniel Kinahan, the cartel recruited a team of killers to retaliate against the Hutch gang. One of the men they hired was Estonian Imre ‘The Butcher’ Arakas – but the eccentric hitman was soon caught. Ciarán Dunbar is jo…

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Sinn Féin’s woes – self-inflicted, a media pile on, or a lack of professionalism? 23:24

10d ago23:24

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Sinn Féin controversies snowball as party member resigns after a portrait is damaged in Belfast City. Is the party suffering from a media pile-on before an election or a self-inflicted meltdown caused by a lack of professionalism? All this just before an election – one which might feature well-known crime figure Gerry ‘the Monk’ Hutch. Ciarán Dunba…

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517 | Maximize Your Wealth: Understanding Capital Gains Tax Strategies | With Cody Garrett 51:27

10d ago51:27

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Maximize Your Wealth: Understanding Capital Gains Tax Strategies | With Cody Garrett This episode dives into the strategy of capital gains harvesting, explaining how it can help individuals minimize taxes on investments and potentially realize tax-free income. We break down how this approach fits into financial independence planning, including key …

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Episode 19: What happened to Tiffany Valiante? 17:15

9d ago17:15

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Listen to this one and tell us what you think happened to Tiffany Valiante. Email us at crimefreakspodcast@gmail.com Sourses: www.wikipedia.com Unsolved Mysteries

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Serial killer Uel ‘Cookie’ Cooke and the brutal murder of Anne-Marie Smyth 22:33

10d ago22:33

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Samuel ‘Uel’ Cooke was a prolific UVF hitman. Connected to at least six murders, including the killing of IRA Chief Brendan ‘Ruby’ Davison, his most heinous deed was the murder of innocent 26-year-old Catholic Anne-Marie Smyth. She had been attending a concert in east Belfast before being lured to a nearby house, where she was brutally beaten and k…

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The RIC murders of the McMahon family, which changed Belfast forever 27:47

13d ago27:47

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On 24th March 1922, five men dressed in RIC police uniforms broke into the north Belfast home of well-known Catholic publican Owen McMahon. The men shoot and kill McMahon, along with four of his sons, and an employee of the family. What happened next changed the course of history on the Island of Ireland. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by historian and au…

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EXTRA - Sinn Féin: Mary Lou McDonald attempts to quell crises – did she succeed? 20:12

14d ago20:12

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Mary Lou McDonald has been accused of orchestrating an “elaborate cover-up” after admitting didn’t divulge why former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile resigned from the Seanad. The former Belfast Lord Mayor has now admitted he had resigned over inappropriate texts to a teen. What will all of this mean for the Republic’s looming election? Ciarán…

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“What has gone wrong?”: Allison Morris on Northern Ireland’s femicide problem 28:02

15d ago28:02

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In the past six weeks, four women have been killed in NI, bringing this year’s total of alleged femicides up to six. At the time of recording, a further two deaths from this weekend are under investigation. Why is femicide so high in Northern Ireland, how does the PSNI deal with domestic violence here, and can anything be done? Ciarán Dunbar is joi…

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516 | Masterclass on Muscle Building | Dean Turner 1:18:03

16d ago1:18:03

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In this episode: building muscle for health, sacropenia, consistency and proper form, routines, and recovery. This episode is a deep dive into muscle-building strategies, with actionable advice for beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts alike. Brad and Dean Turner share practical tips on workout programming, nutrition, and recovery, making i…

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Episode 18: Last Meal 28:13

16d ago28:13

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Hey Crime Freaks we are so excited to back at recording! In this episode Carrie tells us all about last meal requests from some of the worse offenders on death row. Email us at crimefreakspodcast@gmail.com Sourses: www.wikipedia.com

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‘Peace at last’: The story of the Loyalist ceasefires 30 years on 28:46

18d ago28:46

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On the 13 October 1994, six weeks after the IRA announced a ‘complete cessation’, the Loyalist paramilitary groups declared their ceasefires. The UVF’s Gusty Spence announced loyalist violence was over, in a step that is seen as one of the vital steps towards a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by former PUP leader Billy Hu…

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515 | Cyber Security Update: Social Engineering & Pig Butchering 36:34

23d ago36:34

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In this episode: social engineering, pig butchering, cryptocurrency risks, scammer tactics, and avoiding being a victim. This week Brad speaks with cyber security expert Tom who will be giving some updates on the landscape of cybersecurity, what targeted scams look like, as well as some actionable steps you can take to avoid these scams. Though it …

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“The Manchester Bombing was an elaborate hoax”: why do some people believe terror victims are ‘crisis actors’? 23:07

20d ago23:07

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22 people died in the 2017 Manchester Bombing, and over a thousand were injured. Former TV producer Richard Hall has been in court for allegedly harassing victims of the bombing to show that the event was an ‘elaborate hoax’. He believes that the bombing was staged, and the people involved were ‘crisis actors’. What are they, and why do so many peo…

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Suzanne Breen on Sinn Féin's McMonagle problem and Claire Hanna as she takes charge of SDLP 25:51

22d ago25:51

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Michelle O’Neill faced the assembly and with the repeated use of the words “sorry” and “apologise” tried to extricate Sinn Féin from the mire of the Michael McMonagle controversy – is it enough? Claire Hanna has now officially taken charge of the SDLP, can she turn around the party’s fortunes? And does Mike Nesbitt have a similar task ahead of him …

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514 | The More I Tinker, The Worse it Gets | Jeremy Schneider 1:06:30

25d ago1:06:30

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In this episode: simplifying your financial life, Jeremy’s journey, dividend versus reinvesting, and automation. This week we are joined by Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club and co-founder of Nectarine, where we will be discussing the beginnings of his personal investment journey and what that looks like now, striving for simplicity while a…

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UDA soap opera continues, Spence flees, Beachball’s back on Sandy Row and ’Ards boss fined for running a checkpoint 25:05

24d ago25:05

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Former-UDA man Jim Spence, who has always denied links with the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, has sold his £275,000 house in West Belfast and fled to England. Billy ‘Beachball’ McCune, not believed to be a UDA member at all, has returned to his home stomping ground after making a deal with the UDA’s Jackie McDonald. Newtownards UDA boss Adrian …

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Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Féin struggle with questions over how they dealt with child sex offender 30:13

27d ago30:13

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Michelle O’Neill says she’s “aghast and horrified” that two Sinn Féin press officers, including their top spin doctor, gave references to a former colleague then under investigation for child sex offices – both have now resigned. Michael McMonagle has now plead guilty to 14 charges despite earlier denials and failing to turn up in court on two occa…

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Arlene Foster: How we almost booked her as a renewable energy expert for 10k 24:46

29d ago24:46

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Former First Minister Arlene Foster has been advertising herself as a renewable energy expert at a cost of more than £10,000 a day. The Belfast Telegraph went undercover to get a quote for her services, the agency said that hiring the Baroness for a full day would cost “in the region of £10,000”. The decision to advertise her as a ‘renewable energy…

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513 | Make Your Own Dividend | Mailbag with Rachael 1:13:31

1M ago1:13:31

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In this episode: getting started early with FI, the 4% rule, retirement accounts, real estate, and safe withdrawal rates. This episode is packed with actionable information that can help with maximizing your financial future, from house hacking to Roth conversions, and strategies for living off your investments. Brad and Rachael dive into real-worl…

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“Michael Collins disappeared far more people than Martin McGuinness’ comrades in the Provisional IRA” 27:14

1M ago27:14

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During the Troubles, Republicans ‘disappeared’ 17 people - murdering them, and secretly burying them. But the Provisional IRA and the INLA were not the first republicans, or indeed combatants in Ireland, to use this method, it started long before the Troubles. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc has spent over a decade researching the fate of ‘the disappeared’ and…

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“We sold our house for this”: Cruise passengers ‘stranded’ in Belfast before 3-year long trip 18:06

1M ago18:06

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A cruise ship which has been docked in Belfast for four months has been facing repeated faults, leaving 600 passengers stranded in Northern Ireland. Villa Vie Residences’ ship ‘Odyssey' gives passengers the chance to live full time on a cruise ship. Randy and Kit Cassingham sold their home to embark on the trip - they join Olivia Peden to give thei…

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512 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance | Ginger & Anne 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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In this episode: downsizing, coastFI, redefining your goals, overcoming material attachments, and building community. This week Ginger is joined by community member Anne, to discuss her process of downsizing and navigating the physical and emotional attachments we associate with objects, places and people. Additionally, the pair discuss the importa…

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Loyalists call on DUP education minister to block integrated Irish school in east Belfast 23:39

1M ago23:39

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The LCC includes representatives of the UVF, UDA and the Red Hand Commando. A political row has developed following a decision by the DUP Education Minister Paul Givan to meet them. During that meeting the LCC demanded he halt plans to build an integrated Irish medium school in east Belfast. Supporters of ‘Scoil na Seolta’ say the language is for a…

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"Sinn Féin need to be careful on meaningless dates for a border poll": Suzanne Breen 28:56

1M ago28:56

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As NI parties hold their annual conferences, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Suzanne Breen to answer some of the big questions. How did Gavin Robinson perform at his first DUP conference as leader? What’s behind Nigel Farage’s snub of Jim Allister? Would Keir Starmer back a Sinn Féin-endorsed border poll? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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511 | Take the Next Step | Ginger Roundup 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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In this episode: doing the hard things, travel rewards, the gap and the gain, health and wellness, and real estate. This week we are back with another listener Mail Bag featuring Ginger. Listen along as we cover a range of topics from recents trips we’ve taken, facing and overcoming challenges, The Gap and the Gain, taxes in retirement and a realis…

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There’s something about Eamonn (Holmes)... 22:10

1M ago22:10

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NI is fascinated by Eamonn Holmes – and that’s a fact. The Belfast-born broadcaster regularly features as one of the top Google searches in the region, with stories featuring Holmes bringing in a large audience. Following his split from wife Ruth, the 64-year-old has been spotted hanging out with 42-year-old relationship counselor Katie Alexander. …

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East Belfast GAA: Huge growth, hoax bombs condemned, but ‘concerns’ voiced 23:02

1M ago23:02

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All unionist politicians condemn the intimidation of East Belfast GAA but some voice concerns over the GAA in general and the allocation of a local pitch to the new club. Security alerts at the Henry Jones Playing Fields disrupt sport and life in the area on a regular basis. How and why was the club formed, why do some people have a problem with it…

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Allison Morris reports on feud fears as ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’ splits into two factions 26:32

1M ago26:32

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‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’ means ‘young warriors of Ireland’. There are now fears that the struggle to claim the title and its history could spill over into violence in Belfast. The dissident republican group known as ‘ONH’ has split in to rival factions – with each side making bitter accusations against the other. Belfast Telegraph security corresponde…

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Huw Edwards avoids prison over child abuse images: Joshua Rozenberg explains why 14:48

1M ago14:48

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Top former BBC Journalist Huw Edwards has avoided prison despite pleading guilty to making indecent images of children. The man who was once the BBC’s most senior news presenter was given a suspended six-month prison sentence. He will also be placed on the sex offenders' register for seven years. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by legal commentator Joshua …

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510 | Real Estate 2024 Update | Scott Trench 54:57

2M ago54:57

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In this episode: the lock in effect, renting vs buying, househacking in 2024, interest rate, and real estate investment. In this episode, Scott Trench of BiggerPockets shares invaluable insights into the 2024 real estate market, breaking down everything from housing supply to interest rates, syndications, and investment strategies. Whether you’re a…

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Loyalist Clifford McKeown released after sentence for Billy Wright ‘birthday gift’ taxi driver murder 20:20

1M ago20:20

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The last Troubles era prisoner has been released, but his victim’s family question if he is fit to return to society. Clifford McKeown was serving a minimum sentence of 24 years in Magilligan Prison for murdering taxi driver Michael McGoldrick in 1996. Mckeown shot the father-of-one as a twisted birthday gift to then Mid-Ulster UVF leader Billy Wri…

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