That Johnston Life Podcast interviews real people who have made the move to Australia, sharing the highs and lows from this life changing experience. Hosted by That Johnston Life, who themselves emigrated to Australia during a global pandemic. For more information, help and hacks to move to Australia, subscribe to their YouTube channel That Johnston Life.
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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton.
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Running from the law? Looking for a place to retire or simply want to know what it's like to live in another country? Expat Sandwich, hosted by Marty Walker, features an eclectic range of expats sharing the best, the weirdest and the worst of living abroad. Learn more at expatsandwich.com
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Dive into the world of Australian migration with Alexander King, a seasoned expert from Migration Consultant Ltd, as he unravels the intricacies of immigrating to Australia. Whether you're an individual dreaming of a fresh start, a family seeking new horizons, or a business eager to tap into expansive markets, Alex King's insights will guide you through every step of the journey. Migration Consultant Ltd boasts representatives from all corners of the globe. Each episode of "Migration Matters ...
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The Immigration Journey - Emigration | Redefining Identity | Belonging | Culture shock | Starting Over | Career Change
Diane V | Immigrant, Transitional Coach, Founder of the Immigration Journal
Have you recently moved to a new country but feel lost, misunderstood, or misplaced? Do you find yourself unable to fill the void in your heart - the longing for the things you left behind, and wonder how you could ever successfully rebuild your life and find contentment? Are you simply struggling to adjust, are tired of feeling sad, and desperate to find a supportive community to help you on your journey? If so, I want you to know that you are not alone! Hi I’m Diane V - Wife, Mom, Immigran ...
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This is a podcast about Caribbean History and a good resource for individuals researching their family history Host: Wendy Aris
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Power Problems is a bi-weekly podcast from the Cato Institute. Host John Glaser offers a skeptical take on U.S. foreign policy, and discusses today’s big questions in international security with distinguished guests from across the political spectrum. Podcast Hashtag: #FPPowerProblems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE LOCAUX INTENT Locaux: Conversations celebrating the stories of phenomenally unconventional single women. Each of these beautiful souls have followed a strong pull to upsticks from their country of origin, to unearth a patch of land and plants seeds where their soul feels most at home. They are well-traveled women who have found clever ways to move countries and you can too! So, join us, as we travel through the their minds of those who have dared greatly, giving into their obsessions and ...
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"David Copperfield" or "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery" was first published in 1850. Like all except five of his works, it originally appeared in serial form. Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels. It is also Dickens' "favorite child." (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
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The Official Blog of the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
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Hi, I'm Daniel De Biasi, and I'm fascinated by people who achieved incredible things. In this podcast, I want to share with you stories of people who emigrate and re-start their life in a new country. I invite you to join me as I explore emigrant's stories. We would dive deep into how they did it, what reasons pushed them to leave their life behind, what challenges they faced, and what they managed to accomplish. I left Italy at 27, moved to the opposite side of the world, New Zealand, and t ...
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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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The New Life in Australia podcast is here to inspire you to follow your dreams of relocating across the world. Host Karen Bleakley (Founder of SmartStepstoAustralia.com) moved to Australia with her family and, although it was life-changing, it wasn’t without its challenges. This podcast is about making the relocation and resettlement process easier for you, so you can enjoy this exciting adventure. Listen in as special guests share professional secrets and tips, learn from people who’ve made ...
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Join The Italian Radio Hour every week as we share hidden gems of Italy, from food, to culture to travel to interesting stories of Italians. Ascoltaci anche tu! Video interviews on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJ1yaVcxq7BOrLlKylTDRQ #Italy #Italian #madeinitaly #italian #italiano #italoamerican #notizie #curiosita #entertainment #Food #travel #culture Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-italian-radio-hour/support
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We are a multigenerational, multilingual, Tbilisi based collective. Our goal is to reexamine and rearticulate the history of Soviet Georgia by producing and supporting critical research, including oral and written histories, and a podcast for both Georgian and English speaking audiences.
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Professional mountain biker Payson McElveen sits down with some of the biggest names in sports and adventure to get an inside look at what sets them apart. With no script, the casual conversations are as diverse as the guests, with topics ranging from harrowing tales of survival, to debates on current events, to everyday tips and tricks and everything in between. As Payson travels the world for his two-wheeled day job, listen in as he rubs shoulders with and learns from some of the most insp ...
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CREECA Lecture Series Podcast
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
CREECA’s mission is to support research, teaching, and outreach on Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia. We approach this three-part mission by promoting faculty research across a range of disciplines; by supporting graduate and undergraduate teaching and training related to the region; and by serving as a community resource through outreach activities targeted to K-12 teachers and students, other institutions of higher education, and the general public. As a U.S. Department ...
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Crave mountain adventures? Sierra Rec Now dives into life, travel & exploration in the Sierra Nevada. Join us weekly for hikes, hidden gems, & interviews with local legends. ️ Meet the Explorers Join us as we chat with renowned adventurers, local experts, and inspiring individuals who call the Sierra Nevada home. Hear their captivating stories, gain invaluable insights, and get a glimpse into the unique personalities that shape the spirit of the mountains. Become Part of the Sierra Rec Now C ...
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Sovereign DBaaS Decoded is a podcast for IT leaders and implementers who want to understand data sovereignty and explore strategies to reliably scale their open-source database ops while maintaining control of how their data is managed and stored. In each episode, Severalnines CEO Vinay Joosery interviews industry leaders to uncover how organizations can implement open-source databases, cloud vendor-neutral environments, and tooling to address heavy workloads and mitigate business risks, inc ...
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Information on the immigration and emigration relating to India. Cover art photo provided by Julian Yu on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@littlej1428
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With a global audience from all around the world, creating a community through "Tea and Chat" . A variety of topics are discussed including; news stories, culture, reviews, and other requested topics.
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Exploring the experience of loss and the lessons learned which in turn shape, define and guide the lives of my guests.
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This podcast is for immigrants looking to maximize their potential in Canada. We focus our conversations on the 7 critical pillars to be successful in Canada. Also interview successful immigrants to learn from their stories.
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Liminal Criminals is a fictionalized true crime podcast detailing the bizarre, egregious, and completely fake exploits of the world's most notorious, and most nonexistent, people. It updates! Sometimes! Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/LiminalCast
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This podcast contains lectures on aspects of the history of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The talks were recorded at meetings held in various locations in England and Wales in recent years, and via Zoom. All our speakers are experts in their field.
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Two guys discuss topics that interest them. Joe and Jeremy are semi-educated idiots investigating cultural topics, science, and entertainment. So far, they've discussed the film "Hereditary," the world's oldest poem, the truth behind the Stanford Prison experiment, and some of their favorite video games. Moot is the soothing backdrop to your chores and work commute.
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An audio drama about a doomed colony on a lost coast. A young noblewoman leads her followers to hell. In the world of Wordsea, the rays of the English language descend into the depths of the forgotten.
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I'm Teacher Willy an American English teacher at ACES English in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. Here you'll find quick tips to improve your English.
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The field of migration and mobility studies is vast and has grown exponentially over the past decades. To make sense of the movement of people, this podcast explores migration and mobility research globally. Providing a platform for migration scholars to speak about their projects, ideas and insights, The IMISCOE Migration Podcast aims to publicize what happens inside universities around the world. This is a podcast by the research community for everyone interested in knowing more about acad ...
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Explore Ireland through the voices, stories and opinions of locals who live there and travelers who travel there. Cities include; Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Killarney, Midleton, and Belfast. Stories include; iconic sites to explore, things to do, modern culture, history, heritage, ghosts, and of course tasty things to eat and drink while in Ireland.
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Kia Orana! The official greeting of the Cook Islands—meaning hello, but also may you live long. On the main island of Rarotonga (where a majority of the locals live) you'll find a lagoon nearly encircling the entire island that you can swim and snorkel in. Take an adventure up to the top of the island, through the cross island trek. And sample myriad of locally-fresh dishes from home grown foods and locally-caught fish. Purchase freshly-grown veggies and hand-crafted black pearls from the we ...
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"C'mere Till I Tell Ya bout this new Podcast yoke that has started beyont in Vancouver..." We are C'mere Till I Tell Ya and this is our Podcast, brought to you by emigrants, for emigrants. We are here to bring together the experiences of the travelling Irish and share with each other our wealth of knowledge. Each episode we will bring you banter from near and far, discussions on what you, our listeners want to hear, interviews with those who have ventured and those who have gained, and most ...
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Ready to discover the many different reasons for people leaving a country to go to another one, so that you can learn about people in your own community? Have you ever had to learn a language, so that you could adapt to a new life? Then you need to tune into this podcast with Esther Ciganda. Esther´s idea for the show came as a surprise to her, but instantly she knew it was a no-brainer. As a daughter of immigrants, Esther wants to give a voice to anyone who's had to learn another language d ...
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The number of people emigrating has reached an all time high since 2015. In the year leading up to April 2024, 69,000 people emigrated, an increase of 5,000 when compared to the same period in 2023. So, why is emigration at an all-time high? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Model Gráinne Gallanagh, Emily and Bella from Newstalk’s Newsroom and more t…
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Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan on the Russia-West Prisoner Exchange, Russian Hybrid Warfare, and the Russian Émigré Community Today
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This week, Maria sat down with investigative journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan. Andrei and Irina gave their analysis of the recent high-profile Russia-West prisoner swap, and also discussed the threat of Russian hybrid attacks on Western countries. Additionally, they described the complex relationship between the Russian state and the R…
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Postwar Japanese Emigration to the Dominican Republic: A Conversation with Professor Greg Robinson
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In this insightful episode, host Wendy Aris welcomes Professor Greg Robinson, a distinguished historian from l'Université du Québec à Montréal, to discuss his compelling article "Postwar Japanese Emigration to the Dominican Republic." Together, they explore the fascinating and often overlooked chapter of history involving the migration of Japanese …
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Episode 30: The journey of an emigrate.
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I've been wanting to talk about this one for a while. We talk with the level 3 Ukranian black magician about is journey from his home country to the USA.By David Brown
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What’s the best wine and cheese for a party?
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With Andrea Gilligan turning 40 tomorrow, it only seemed right to look at the best food and drink to provide or bring to a party. And, of course, that includes wine and cheese! Michelle Lawlor, Owner of the NUDE Wine Company and Food Writer Dee Laffan join Andrea to discuss and taste. Also, a special guest gives Andrea a surprise birthday message a…
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The 17th Paralympic Games kick off tonight in Paris, with a 35-strong team representing Ireland! Jason Smyth, world’s fastest Paralympian and Martin Gordon Paralympic Cyclist who is racing for Ireland join Andrea from Paris to share in the excitement.
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Today is Andrea Gilligan’s last in her 30’s, and she has mixed feelings about it. She’s joined by Ireland AM presenter and former Ireland player Tommy Bowe, TV Presenter Glenda Gilson, Jeweller Chupi Sweetman and Irish Independent Journalist Tanya Sweeney to discuss what it’s like hitting the big 4-0.…
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Reasons to be Happy: Friends, Paralympics, Sport Songs
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Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
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Ryanair Boss Michael O’Leary wants to see a two-drink airport limit introduced to curb in-flight violence. Is airport drinking a problem? Or is this a bit of a wild request? Andrea is joined by Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine, along with listeners, to discuss.
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Inside the 2024 Reno Balloon Festival: Exclusive Interview with Director Pete Copeland on New Features and Sierra Nevada Adventures
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🎙️ Welcome to the Sierra Rec Now Podcast! 🎙️ In our milestone 30th episode of 2024, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Pete Copeland, the President and Director of the Reno Balloon Festival. Join us for an exciting 30-minute deep dive into the 2024 Reno Balloon Festival, where Pete shares the latest on this year's event, includ…
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Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to. This week, Andrea was joined by Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and Broadcaster Ciara King to review TV host Rylan’s podcast ‘How to Be a Man’. Image: BBC Sounds
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Oasis have finally announced a reunion tour – 15 years after the group disbanded in 2009. Liam and Noel will be playing a series of gigs across the UK and Ireland in July and August of 2025 – culminating in two gigs at Croke Park. Are you buying into the Oasis hype? Will you be trying to get tickets on Saturday? Andrea is joined by Off the Ball’s C…
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Mother struggles to get accommodation for child with cerebral palsy
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Listener Niamh lives in a compact two bedroom flat with her son Ollie as well as her daughter. Ollie has cerebral palsy, and Niamh says that her current accommodation is not good enough to meet his needs. She joins Andrea to share her story, and discuss the experience looking for new accommodation.
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Alzheimer’s, Asbestos and ‘Don’t Forget to Remember’
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Asbestos is a street artist that has been on Lunchtime Live before, but his latest project, ‘Don’t Forget to Remember’, is different to what he’s done before, and a very personal one. He joins Andrea to discuss the project, and dealing with this mothers Alzheimer’s. Image: @artofasbestos on Instagram…
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This year, Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. This week she was joined by Mike Kemp, founding member and Deputy President of the Irish Padel Association to learn all about the sport of padel, and why it’s taking over …
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It’s that time of the year - back to school week is here, and it can be a mixed bag of emotions for the whole household. Kirsty Blake Knox from the Irish Independent has been writing about the idea of ‘back to school guilt’. She joins Andrea, along with TV Presenter Karen Koster, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast and Psychiatrist Brendan …
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Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…
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In the last month, Andrea Gilligan took on a vegan challenge, where she went vegan for two weeks. At the start of the challenge, she spoke with Heather Leeson, Registered Nutritional Therapist with Glenville Nutrition. Heather joins Andrea again to discuss how she got on.
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You have probably heard before about how issues around the new runway in Dublin Airport are impacting people’s lives. Well, those issues have not gone away, and for some, it’s getting worse. To discuss, Andrea is joined by Private Pilot and Civil Engineer Gareth O'Brien, Fingal Independent Councillor Cathal Boland and local residents.…
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Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Irish Cancer Society are looking for people to sign up to host a Big Pink Breakfast to raise much needed funds. Patrice Morrissey, a lone parent of three boys, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, and joins Andrea to share her story. Image: Irish Cancer Society…
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This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday, we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer. This week, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Freelance Journalist Yvonne Reddin to discuss the benefits of a phone detox holiday at home!
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Christmas has come early for Oasis fans as the band have teased on X (Twitter) the possibility of a reunion, something that has been clouded by doubt for such a long time. It seems the sibling rivalry between the Gallagher brothers may have taken the back seat, and a much-anticipated reunion is on the cards! To discuss, Andrea is joined by Oasis su…
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Episode 32: Philadelphia experiment and the Montauk project.
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Buckle up for this nonsense. This story has more twists than Chubby Checker in a blender.By David Brown
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Melisa Rollins, Leadville 100 winner
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There are many riders who dream of winning Leadville, but few if any have spent as much time working toward it as Melisa Rollins. She’s done the mountain bike race seven times, the stage race twice, the Leadville Trail Marathon once, and the back-to-back 50-mile running and mountain biking races. She even completed the Leadville 100 running race in…
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Quakerism and Slavery in the British Virgin Islands Associate Professor John M. Chenoweth
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Welcome to the Dis a fi mi History Podcast! In this episode, host Wendy Aris is joined by John M. Chenoweth, an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Dearborn. Professor Chenoweth specializes in the archaeology of religion and the complex negotiations between religion, race, and social identities. This episode delves in…
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The iconic 1000 Miglia race is coming to the US!
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: REV UP your engines! The iconic 1000 Miglia race is coming to the US! National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and EGA, the Italian official licensee for 1000 Miglia Experience in Florida recently announced a partnership to promote and support the first-ever "1000 Miglia Experience USA Florida," a prestigious…
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Ukraine's Kursk Offensive with Sam Bendett and Mick Ryan
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Max and Maria sat down with Sam Bendett and Mick Ryan to discuss the Ukrainian military's recent seizure of territory in Kursk Oblast, inside Russia. They discussed how this attack took place, the risks and potential gains at stake for the Ukrainian side, and what this could all mean for the war going forward. Check out Mick's latest book, "The War…
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For this week’s Summer Memories, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt to share some of his favourite summer memories!
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Aer Lingus’ College Football Classic has returned, sure to attract many American tourists into Dublin for the match between Georgia Tech and Florida State. Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with plenty of tourists here for the game and more, and joins Andrea to share what he’s heard.
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More than half of people say they want to meet new people, but a third say they have no idea how to strike up a conversation. A new survey in the UK found that 45% of people wouldn’t know what to say to someone they didn't know. Many feared they would come across as intrusive with 56% saying there is a cultural stigma around talking to people you d…
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Now this is one for those of us over 35. Are there too many 20 year olds in all the bars you go to? Would you go to an over 35's nightclub? Because one is opening in Dublin, and its co-owner, Jerry Harrington, joins Andrea to discuss. Also joining is DJ Mark McCabe and Jane Cowen, Lifestyle Columnist with the Irish Examiner.…
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From Sheep dogs to Sporty Spice – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan to look over some of the stories from around the country this week.
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Today is Leaving Cert results day - a day full of nerves and excitement that you’ve all experienced at some stage. While many students work out their points and the career path they’re about to embark on, how many will be heading for apprenticeships? Is there still a stigma around apprenticeships? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.…
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California Author & Backpacking Guru: Interview with Paul Wagner
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"Welcome back to Sierra Rec Now, your podcast for life, travel, and exploration in the Sierra Nevada. I'm your host, Charlie Pankey, publisher of Sierra Rec Magazine. Today, we're diving into the world of backpacking with a very special guest, Paul Wagner. Paul is a California author, wilderness volunteer, and the founder of Backpacking Sierra. He'…
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Back to school is looming, so the Home Squad are here to help you create a study space to make that dreaded homework a little less miserable! Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY join Andrea to discuss.
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CJ’s Cycle is honouring a child’s memory for charity
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C.J. McCann was just 21 months old when he lost his battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer in October last year. He had ATRT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour). Now, his father, Joe, and 20 other enthusiastic volunteers are taking on a gruelling Malin Head to Mizen Head cycle to raise money for two of the charities who supported the McCann…
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Do TVs make the experience of the pub worse? Newstalk’s The Home Show Presenter, Sinead Ryan, seems to think so! She joins Andrea Gilligan, along with listeners, to discuss.
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TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp has defended letting her son go travelling around Europe with a teenage friend when he is only 15. Do you think she’s right? Do we let young people have enough independence? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom), Steve Cummins, Comedian and Co-Founder of Zoomparty.ie and Keith Walsh, Wri…
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Throwback Thursday: Bambi, Careless Whisper, World Wide Web
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From Bambi to the world wide web – Ciaran O’Connor from 98FM joins Andrea Gilligan to look back on some big pop culture moments from this week in history. Image: Sony Music
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Animal activists have demanded that Farrow & Ball should change its paint colour names to make them “vegan-friendly”. Peta asked the high-end decorating brand to “update” the names of colours that it said “normalise exploiting animals”. The paint maker is well known for its original and eccentric names, such as Dead Salmon and Smoked Trout. What do…
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Laya Healthcare announced this week that they’re set to hike their premiums by an average of 6.5% from the start of October, and it’s expected other insurers might follow suit. In light of this, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode from TotalHealthCover.ie to answer all of your health insurance questions.…
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This weekend, over 600 girls will descend on Enniskerry village in County Wicklow for their annual Belles in The Meadow football tournament. To discuss, Andrea is joined by Mags O’Grady from Enniskerry FC and Shamrock Rovers Captain and former Ireland player Aine O’Gorman. (Part 3 of our Cadbury/FAI series, with thanks to Cadbury) Image: Enniskerry…
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900 Wicklow children waiting for just 109 creche places
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Parents all over the country are struggling to get creche places for their kids. The stress and financial toll this can take is huge. There’s a story out saying there are 900 Wicklow children waiting for just 109 local creche places. How are parents supposed to cope? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.…
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Our friendships get us through the toughest of times – through every bump in the road. And are often at their strongest in the best of times, to share the great moments. But, there is something extra special about female friendships – they know and outlast everything. But, what is it about them that makes them so great? Andrea is joined by journali…
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Listener experiences homophobia at Electric Picnic
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Another successful Electric Picnic festival has come and gone, but there were unfortunately some unsavoury events that occurred. Andrea is joined by listener Cian, who details how he had to deal with homophobia over the weekend.
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Reasons to be Happy: Leaving Cert Results, College Football, Boyzone
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Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
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A new Road Safety Authority advert has been criticised as an insult to non car users, those with disabilities and public transport users. The ad features a young man relying on others to get around – in the video, quite literally, he is being carried in the arms of friends and family as he gets from place to place. The RSA shared the video online s…
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The Stimson Center’s Senior Fellow Dan Grazier and Research Associate Julia Gledhill analyze U.S. defense spending and explain how the Pentagon is creating “a budgetary time bomb set to explode in the next twenty years.” They discuss several examples of failed over-budget weapons acquisition programs and warn that future such fiascos are now in the…
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