Best Giz A Listen Podcasts (2024)

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That's a wrap folks! 23:43

1y ago23:43

23:43

A bit of a sad episode this one as your host has some news to share with you all...... But an insightful look, nonetheless, into why old Ginger decided to launch a podcast in the first place. What went well and what went badly? What were the highs and lows? However did he come up with that logo and the pod music? All your pod questions answered in …

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Accident Prone? 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

If you are categorized as being "accident prone" does that mean you are just unlucky - or are you really just clumsy or, worse, a bit dim! Well, however you look at it, Ginger Gerald has definitely had his fair share of accidents stretching back now for at least 50 years! So have a listen in to some tails of his domestic and overseas accidents - it…

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Animal Magic 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Pets, critters and animals are such a fundamental part of Overseas life. Listen to Ginger Gerald´s tales - some warm and lovely; others rather scary and involving scorpions, crocs and tarantulas. Before you make yourself comfy for your weekly listen to the pod - just make sure there are no cockroaches kicking about! DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON…

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"Go on ..... Giz a lift will yer?" 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

22:48

From the ultra modern Urban Planning Concept of the Fifteen Minute City to hitching lifts from Spaghetti Junction and picking up hitchers who turn out to be Wild Cat keepers in Mexico! There´s something for everyone this week on Ginger Gerald - and as promised, GG reveals the answers to last week´s two little unanswered questions. DON´T FORGET TO R…

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AmazON or AmazOFF? 22:46

1+ y ago22:46

22:46

Online shopping - what a miraculous technological advancement that it! Or is it? Life has become so much easier; and we have become so much lazier! Where do you stand on the whole debate - and do you show any signs of addiction? GG breaks the population down into categories and we look at how each one relates to the World of online shopping. Enjoy!…

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The football episode 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

23:14

GG has been rabbiting on about food & drink recently and so this week, keeping alive the approach of "talk about the things you love", is focusing on football. Playing, watching, reading, talking and FEELING football - wherever you are in thew world. As always there´s the odd anecdote from back in the day, but some great stories from Brazil and Ven…

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Penfriends, Exchanges & School Trips 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

22:50

Ginger Gerald delves deep into the past and looks at the fun and games of having penfriends, doing exchange visits and going on school trips overseas. For many of us these were our very first ever overseas experiences. And, in the dim & dark past, GG even took a school group overseas himself (sounds like a disaster to me) - have a listen to find ou…

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Bon Appetit! 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

25:03

Let´s talk about food! About time too. When you live or travel overseas food and meals are just so important - at least they are to Ginger Gerald and his family. GG goes on a bit of a trip back to his childhood and discusses how his Mum produced so much food for 8 hungry lads! He also lists off a few of his local specialities and puts his neck on t…

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How do you take your January? Dry or Wet? 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

Drinking. That´s the theme for this week. People´s approach to alcohol consumption and alcohol induced behaviour varies hugely from one country to another. Ginmger Gerald looks at these differences and asks the question - what´s the best approach? And if you´re one of millions doing Dry January this year - do you really know why? This and more - en…

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How much? 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

Ginger Gerald takes a bit of a trip down memory lane remembering how cheap things were "in the olden days". And remembers what it felt like to get paid in foreign currency before the arrival of the Euro into most of Europe. But, to avoid being too much of a Complaining Old Git, GG also comes up with three absolute modern day bargains to look for an…

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2022 is dead. Long live 2023! 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

21:08

After a seasonal break, GG is back with a review of 2022 and a look into what 2023 has in store for the pod. A slight change of focus to make the show a little more relevant - but retaining the same mixture of humour, anecdotes, nonsense and insightfulness that you have come to know and love! Speaking of which ..... have you ordered your GGYLB tea/…

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Thoughts From The Next Generation 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

To finish the year with a bang, Ginger Gerald invites his eldest daughter to give her views on International living. She´ll be sharing her own experiences and anecdotes and her views and thoughts on the many topics and themes which we have been exploring on this podcast over the last few months. So sit back and listen in to the "Thoughts from the n…

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It´s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

Well, it´s almost Christmas time folks so time to talk about what Christmas is like overseas. Plenty of real and funny anecdotes await you in today´s episode and did you know that Ginger Gerald has "TOD"! Want to know what that is - then listen in and enjoy! DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PLATFORM OF CHOICE Contact "Ginger Gerald you Lucky B…

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Is Home Where The Heart is? 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

17:13

Today´s episode delves into the "privileged" world of an International Family. But is it really always glamorous? Ginger Gerald suggests not! And how do you really maintain relationships with your, supposedly, nearest and dearest? If someone asks you where home is - what do you answer them? Do you just say that home is where the heart is? It seems …

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Mexico Revisited 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

When you go back to a place where you used to live, do you get a nice, warm feeling of familiarity and real connection when you are there? Ginger Gerald has just been back to México on holiday and, in his inimitably chatty and anecdotal style, he talks us through how it made him feel and why. What was different, what was the same - and how was the …

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Journeys of a Lifetime! 20:50

1+ y ago20:50

20:50

Was International Travel really glamorous in the olden days? Or am I making that up? This episode looks a little at how travel was and picks up a few anecdotes from Ginger Gerald´s earlier travelling days. And then the big story - the emotional roller coaster of a journey when moving country and life from Mexico to Spain. I hope you don´t get any a…

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Breaking In! 21:36

1+ y ago21:36

21:36

When you decide to move or you have already moved to a brand new place for your brand new life, how do you go about "Breaking In" to the local communities and groups? For Ginger Gerald it´s all been about sport. So listen to and enjoy an anecdotal episode where GG goes into the details of how different sports have helped him to break down language …

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You Drive Me Cwazee! 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

23:49

When you drive abroad there are just so many things that drive you crazy about the way other people behave bind the steering wheel. What is it about all the gesticulations and if I put the V´s up at someone will they get the message? And roundabouts are a special issue for Ginger Gerald! So listen in and share your own frustrations - and maybe also…

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Goodbye Series 1, Roll on Series 2....... 3:49

1+ y ago3:49

3:49

A short and fond farewell to the first ever series of GGYLB & a quick teaser for what we´ve got lined up for you in Series 2 - kicking off on Thursday 3rd November DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PLATFORM OF CHOICE Contact "Ginger Gerald you Lucky Barstard" with your feedback, ideas or anything you fancy...we are everywhere: Website: https://…

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Spilling the T! 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

Today is a very special edition to celebrate the 10th edition of "Ginger Gerald - you lucky barstard!" And what better way to celebrate than to invite GG´s wife, the infamous "T" onto the pod and hear from her all about life overseas and for her to "Spill the T"! Full of insight and emotion, this episode is guaranteed to make you laugh and cry (we …

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Nice Melons! 23:02

2y ago23:02

23:02

There´s something about gardening that´s really addictive - and Ginger Gerald fell for it hook, line & sinker. A light take on a Novice Gardener´s experiences, successes and failures and all of the hopes and dreams that come along with the concept of being self sufficient! All of your favourite fruit and veg get a mention so don´t miss out - bags o…

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Back to School 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

Ginger Gerald explores the whole world of Education for your children when you are overseas. Quite a serious topic - and some big and important decisions to take - but also a few funny, moving and outrageous tales to tell. Covering a plethra of different systems and a few different countries - what are the considerations and, more importantly, once…

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Blummin´ Bureaucracy 23:52

2y ago23:52

23:52

There is so much admin and bureaucracy around moving and living overseas. And it is virtually always excruciatingly painful and frustrating. So listen into Ginger Gerald´s experience, stories and words of wisdom to enlighten and entertain you....and to let you know that you are not alone! Enjoy! DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PLATFORM OF CHO…

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It´s all Double-Dutch to me! 22:54

2y ago22:54

22:54

When you move or live abroad, just how important is it for you to be fluent in the local language in order to live life to the full? Or can you just shout, speak very slowly and use hand signals? Should you do an intensive language course or just have a few tequila shots and head out to give it a go? An interesting and very relevant theme for all t…

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Taking the Plunge 24:04

2y ago24:04

24:04

When you live in a warm climate, having a swimming pool or not is an important lifestyle decision. So how important is it for you? And what should you go for? A shared pool with a bunch of neighbours who may or may not turn into your best mates; or your very own pool where surely nothing at all can go wrong. Or can it? As always, Ginger Gerald take…

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Your Life is One Big Holiday! 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

This week Ginger Gerald discusses holidays. If you live in Paradise - then where do you go on your own holidays? And why do you even bother? What do we think about our own families coming to stay with us as their holiday? Any major fall-outs to report? As always, a few lessons, a bunch of insights and, of course, a variety of anecdotes to keep you …

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Who wants to be my friend? 17:31

2y ago17:31

17:31

When Ginger Gerald and family head overseas they start with no friends. And nobody wants to be Billy No Mates. So what is the strategy for making friends? Did it work? Who are Ginger Gerald´s best pals? Another thrilling episode of "Ginger Gerald - you lucky Barstard" to entertain and enlighten. Enjoy! DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PLATFORM…

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Sweating like Buggery! 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

In this second episode we discuss that lovely British theme of the weather. A couple of funny anecdotes, some learning points and a look at how the weather can impact your life overseas. DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PLATFORM OF CHOICE Contact "Ginger Gerald you Lucky Barstard" with your feedback, ideas or anything you fancy...we are everyw…

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D Day 13:12

2y ago13:12

13:12

This first, full episode of "Ginger Gerald you lucky barstard" is all about the decision to move overseas. What, when, why and how? Did it happen by chance or was it a decision carefully taken? And what did our family and friends make of it? Just how scary was it? Is Ginger Gerald really a lucky barstard or not? For answers to all of these question…

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An introduction to Ginger Gerald, you lucky Barstard! 3:46

2y ago3:46

3:46

This short trailer gives you a quick introduction to who Ginger Gerald is and what this podcast is going to talk about. If you have lived abroad, currently live abroad or may do in the future - then tune in - there are some great stories, topics and insights to make you laugh, cry and learn all at the same time. DON´T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW ON YOU…

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Barbie Girl 51:14

2y ago51:14

51:14

We talk about our 90s packed weekend, Barbie Movie and Hocus Pocus 2.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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90s baby 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Enya & Jordan discuss the best of 90s music, festivals and concerts we've got booked, when the Euro came to Ireland ! and are you a stew or a coddle person?By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Love Island after the Leaving Cert 53:01

2y ago53:01

53:01

This week Enya and Jordan discuss the new season of Love Island, Britney getting married, the leaving cert and how Enya's live shows are picking back up! Please excuse the audio quality as Enya & Jordan are in the process of moving studios. Thanks for your patience and listenership!By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Big D**K Energy 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

This week Enya and Jordan discuss The Depp and Heard trial verdict, Jordans birthday, Pete Davidsons Big D energy, and why it's ok to do things on your ownBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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America, Prison, Kourtney 55:13

2y ago55:13

55:13

Enya & Jordan went back to the sitting room this week! They discussed Ru Pauls drag race, Kourtney K and Travis B, what's prison really like? and the devastating school shooting in AmericaBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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The Darren and Joe Show 1:22:04

2y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

This week Enya and Jordan caught up with Darren Conway and Joe Mcgucken the famous duo have their own podcast called 'Stall it' with Go Loud. They guys dived into about how they started and where they are now. Also RTE came to Darren first! Prod by Longerthanlife studioBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Monty the Penguin 1:08:38

2y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

This week Enya and Jordan, speak about the cliffs of moher, the red carpet at the met gala and weird food they ate when they were a child. Also Enya adopted a penguin during the pandemic.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Depp Trouble 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

Jordan and Enya discus this week’s topics. Why they hate chancers. Why hackers are poxy and we discuss online scammers , what gives us the ick, nits ! And the court case the whole world is talking about with Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Addicted to Dua Lipa 56:40

2+ y ago56:40

56:40

This week Enya and Jordan discuss their trip to see Dua Lipa, also speak about addiction and how it effected their families. Some juicy 'would you rather's?', Subscriptions and Netflix.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Fake Friends 1:12:18

2+ y ago1:12:18

1:12:18

This week Enya and Jordan talk about relationship deal breakers, Fake friends and men in Snickers. ALSO Britney is up the duff!By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Fire and Ice and everything nice 1:14:30

2+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Jordan and Enya talk about attending the award ceremony and give some juicy stories about the night. They also talk about managing stress and sleeping patterns aswell as nervous poops.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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A Date with Davina 1:34:02

2+ y ago1:34:02

1:34:02

On this episode Jordan and Enya joined by Dublin’s drag diva Devina Devine. We talk all things drag and working in the nightlife industry amonst other things. We also talk the oscars and the slap heard around the world. And we get to know what Davina is so over.By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Emotional Slut 1:10:35

2+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

This week, Enya talks about her recent trip to New York, the cost of living over there compared to back home, The guys speak about relationship rebounds, Friends, Christmas gifts and Enya hits Jordan some would you rathers.Prod by LTL studiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Happy St Patrick James day 52:45

2+ y ago52:45

52:45

Special Guest Patrick James speaks about his life with Jordan and his experience winning the voice ireland 2015. Prod Ltl studiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Mental health and few joints 1:03:01

2+ y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

This week Enya and Jordan talk about their personal struggles with mental health growing up, also talk about weed and Enya gives a inside scoop on the social media industry. Prod by Longer Than Life StudiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Uncut Gems 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

59:36

Irish Funerals , star signs , what would Enya and Jordan do if ireland went into WW3prod by ltl studiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Reakin of piss 1:18:10

2+ y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

WE'RE BACK - Kay Enya’s Mam was our special guest today and we talked about life back then compared to now , the good aul days and the cost of living today!prod by Longerthanlifestudiosapologies for no podcast last week studio had to be shut due to covid sorry for any inconvenience - Ryan :)By Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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No toilets on the bus 1:01:55

2+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Enya and Jordan discuss some of their listeners most embarrassing stories , the bebo era and the cost of living in IrelandProduction - LongerthanlifestudiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Smell of cat pish 54:43

2+ y ago54:43

54:43

Enya and Jordan discuss recent events involving mason greenwood, nightlife fully returning , pets over kids , and are all elderly people sound ?Prod by Ryan @LongerthanlifestudiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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Restrictions and Russian land wars 1:00:34

2+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

This week we find out what terrifies Jordan and Enya the most, They talk about their experiences with public toilets.Also talk about top 10 things that are left in hotel rooms.. you'll be surprised!Prod by Ryan @ LongerThanLife StudiosIG @ LongerThanLifeStudiosBy Enya Martin & Jordan Reddy

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