Best Paul McArdle Podcasts (2024)

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The only way is up with Stephen Rafferty. 1:16:34

3y ago1:16:34

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Oh it is so good to be back and what a way to kick off Season 2! Episode 1: On the Podcast, we welcome Newcastle man and rising star, Stephen Rafferty. Stephen talks about growing up and how his love for music came about. We learn how a lead role in a play gave him the kick start he needed. Stephen talks about starting off in the entertainment busi…

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“Some journeys can be only travelled alone!” With Kegs. 1:04:31

3+ y ago1:04:31

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Episode 23: On the Podcast we welcome Tyrone Tiktoker, Cathair Curran (otherwise known as Kegs). Kegs talks about family life and growing up in Loughmacrory. With the perfect childhood and post primary, he could not wait to hit the city and university life in Belfast. Leaving home and gaining independence in a big city was perfect for a social butt…

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We do recover with Danni Smyth. 49:31

3+ y ago49:31

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Episode 22: On the Podcast we welcome Manchester born, Danielle Smyth. Danni talks about growing up in Manchester and how well she was brought up. Like anyone growing up, she was taught the difference between right & wrong, but she began to prefer taking the wrong option. She talks about turning her back on the people who loved her and this is wher…

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What’s for you won’t pass you With Shauna Taggart. 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

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Episode 21: On the Podcast we welcome Downpatrick Make-up Artist, Shauna Taggart. Shauna talks about growing up and how she dreamed of working on tv from an early age. She talks about going to uni and how becoming a make-up artist was the last thing on her mind. Getting a job in tv is not easy and it takes time and patience. It all paid off when jo…

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When (The Theatre of) Dreams come true....... With Ruairi Croskery. 1:30:10

3+ y ago1:30:10

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Episode 20: On the Podcast we welcome Annsborough man, Ruairi Croskery. Ruairi talks about his love of football and playing for Castlewellan from the tender age of 5. He gives an insight into the influence and encouragement of his dad and the impact this had on his future. His career took off and he moved up the ranks at local football clubs. Then,…

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Music was my first love with Finbarr Keaveney. 1:05:32

3+ y ago1:05:32

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Episode 19: On the Podcast we welcome Newcastle music man, Finbarr Keaveney. Bringing Finbarr on to talk about his career was an absolute joy. Finbarr takes it back to the beginning - where he was born, growing up and where the love for music came from. Did his love for music just happen or did someone have a massive impact on his future career? Mo…

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The C word is used with everything with Sir Stevo Timothy. 56:13

3+ y ago56:13

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Episode 18: On the Podcast we welcome Galway Comedian, Sir Stevo Timothy. As many know, Sir Stevo is a very funny guy but did anyone really know what was going behind closed doors? The struggles he had with anxiety from an early age and the use of Alcohol to help him escape. That lead to self destruction and took him to a dark, dark place. Moving o…

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“The highs and low of Gaa with Mark Poland” 1:03:42

3+ y ago1:03:42

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Episode 17: On the Podcast we welcome ex Longstone & Down player, Mark Poland. Mark talks about playing football at an early age for his local club Longstone and his love for the sport - It was always part of his life coming from a GAA family. He talks about the influence of both parents, taking him to training and preparing his kit (and doing the …

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Everything happens for a reason with Piaras Fitzpatrick. 1:00:31

3+ y ago1:00:31

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Episode 16: On the Podcast we welcome Castlewellan fitness coach, Piaras Fitzpatrick. Piaras talks about growing up and spending all his days outside. He surrounded himself in nature from an early age and this came back to him later in life. Piaras talks about the madness of partying and bouncing from job to job - just living for the weekend. He ta…

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What's on the menu with Alex Greene. 1:33:54

3+ y ago1:33:54

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Episode 15: On the Podcast we welcome Dundrum Chef, Alex Greene. Alex talks about his teenage years working on the farm and as a dish washer in local restaurant, The Bucks Head. Did he think he would be one of the UK’s top chefs? Not a chance he thought... but years later the judges at The Great British Menu definitely thought otherwise! He talks a…

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What goes on behind closed doors with Nina Aouilk 1:00:30

3+ y ago1:00:30

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Episode 14: On the Podcast welcome London Life Coach, Nina Aouilk. Nina talks about growing up in England and what it was like to be of Indian descent. Life as a child was not easy for Nina, as she explains in the podcast. She talks about the horrific ordeals she had to deal with simply because she was female. Nina talks also about arranged marriag…

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‘Choppin it up’ with Ryan Cullen 1:01:25

3+ y ago1:01:25

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Episode 13: On the Podcast we welcome Newry Barber, Ryan Cullen. Ryan talks about growing up, school life and heading to uni in Liverpool... It was the city of his favourite football club, but he didn’t really know what was in store. He talks about coming to a crossroads and not knowing where his life was going or what the right choice was. Do you …

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Don’t cry over spilt milk with Christopher Mahood. 41:08

3+ y ago41:08

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Bonus Episode: On this Episode we welcome stroke survivor, Christopher Mahood. Christopher talks about growing up and life before his stroke. A guy who loved his football and just being outside with his mates. A well known guy around Annalong and even more known now. He talks about the build up to his stroke and the moment it happened. If you want …

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Nothing good happens after 2am with Cathy Martin. 46:31

3+ y ago46:31

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Episode 12: On the Podcast we welcome Bangor woman, Cathy Martin. Cathy talks about her early years working in Europe and becoming the most successful PR woman in Northern Ireland. Cathy also talks about the loss of her daughter Rosie to still birth and how she coped with the grief after the loss. On a brighter note, Cathy is one the most public fi…

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The Outside doesn't always reflect whats inside with Tiarnan McCarthy 1:10:10

3+ y ago1:10:10

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Episode 11: On the Podcast we welcome Belfast man, Tiarnan McCarthy. Tiarnan talks about growing up in Twinbrook and gives an insight into his late teens. He talks about 3 friends taking their lives in a short space of time and how he tried to help raise awareness. Was he helping, that is the question?? He couldn’t help himself and because of drugs…

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Grief, With Ryan Morgan. 39:58

3+ y ago39:58

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Episode 10: On the Podcast we welcome Belfast man, Ryan Morgan. Ryan talks about his experience with grief on 3 different occasions in his life. He also talks about growing up in West Belfast and how he spent his childhood. Ryan tells about how he wants to give back by returning to university at age 29, to do a degree in counselling. He also gives …

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Living with an addict in active addiction with Meabh McArdle 1:09:27

3+ y ago1:09:27

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Episode 9: On the podcast we welcome my wife, Meabh McArdle. Meabh talks about living with an addict in active addiction and how she coped. She talks about how she tried to help her husband recover, the empty promises and finally giving up on him and walking out. She also talks about how she too has recovered, the journey she is on and how a local …

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Behind the smoke and mirrors with Neal Toner. 1:17:08

3+ y ago1:17:08

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Episode 8: On the podcast we welcome Newcastle man and owner of JFH, Neal Toner. Neal talks about growing up, family life and how JFH began. He also speaks about how he felt like a failure and experienced suicidal thoughts at 19. The birth of his son brought a turning point and a simultaneous new beginning in Just For Him. Get the cans on and enjoy…

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Waist away with Sophie Gourley 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

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Episode 7: On the podcast we welcome Ballygowan woman, Sophie Gourley. Sophie talks about growing up and loving life until she went to university. She tells us about the pressures of a nursing degree and being on placement from the word go! Sophie also explains about her struggles with weight loss & crash diets, which effected her mental health. So…

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Cocaine & alcohol addiction with Ciaran McCloy. 53:38

3+ y ago53:38

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Episode 6: On the Podcast we welcome Derry/Londonderry man, Ciaran McCloy. Ciaran talks about his addiction struggles with alcohol and cocaine. Ciaran tells me about his transition from primary school to post primary, playing football, winning the McCory and Hogan Cups, to the deeps of dispair. The highs and lows of a typical addict, trying to find…

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When you become mum with Hannah Barker. 56:00

3+ y ago56:00

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Episode 5: On the podcast we welcome Hannah Barker. Hannah talks about blogging, business and becoming a first time mum during a global pandemic. She gives an insight into how she struggled after the birth of her daughter and provides an honest account of the first six months of motherhood. She talks about why she was motivated to start blogging an…

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Out of the dark into the light with DJ Ryan A 51:55

3+ y ago51:55

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Episode 4: On the podcast we welcome Bangor Dj/radio DJ Ryan A. Ryan tells how his passion for DJing developed at an early age and how he spent many hours in his bedroom playing music. He talks about his rise to the top but also how he experienced a dark side. Come join us and listen to Ryan’s story.…

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When Laura found Laura Lambe. 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

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Episode 3: On the Podcast we welcome Castlewellan lady, Laura Lambe. Laura gives us a insight into growing up as a A-star student, obtaining a Masters, landing a job in Belfast and moving to bright lights of London. The 27 year old explains it wasn’t all rainbows and unicorns. She finally had her dream job, but was she happy? Let’s find out...…

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Cahir explains, A problem shared is a problem halved. 1:21:40

3+ y ago1:21:40

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Episode two. On the podcast we welcome Armagh man, Cahir Clancy. Cahir gives us an insight into growing up with OCD as his first addiction, going into care and his life experiences. Cahir talks about his alcohol problems and how recovery is the most important part of his life. A family man now living in Castlewellan, he has changed his life around …

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Grief, 5 years later with Mairead McKibben. 54:59

3+ y ago54:59

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EPISODE 1// It’s our first ever podcast!🎙 On this episode I will be chatting to Mairead Mckibbin. A local girl on a mission to raise awareness about what it’s like to deal with grief. 5 years ago Mairead tragically lost her best friend Ellen and had to learn how to deal with grief at only 18. Now 5 years on in memory of Ellen she set the challenge …

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Introduction to Off Your Head Podcast 9:13

3+ y ago9:13

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Welcome to the introduction to the Off Your Head Podcast. A brief intro to what this podcast is all about. My name is Paul McArdle, a recovering addict and i will be talking a lot about addiction and my experiences and why I have started this podcast.By Paul McArdle

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Episode 8 - William Micklem Pt 2 - Inventions, Sport for All and Eventing High Performance 32:52

4y ago32:52

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In this second episode with William Micklem, host John Kyle discusses William's inventions, his desire to make equestrianism a sport for all in Ireland and High Performance eventing in Ireland today.By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 7 - William Micklem Pt 1 - Breeding & Coaching 34:28

4y ago34:28

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In this episode host John Kyle discusses breeding and coaching with William Micklem for Part 1 of our interview with an equestrian "renaissance man".By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 6 - The voices of Irish equestrian sport; Brendan McArdle, Louise Parkes and Paul Nolan 1:01:25

4+ y ago1:01:25

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In this episode host John Kyle welcomes three of Irish equestrianism's most recognised voices - Brendan McArdle, Louise Parkes and Paul Nolan - to discuss their own riding histories, how they got started in the media and some of their favourite moments from their careers.By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 5 - 5-Star eventing as an amateur rider and equine nutrition with GAIN's Alan Nolan 33:48

4+ y ago33:48

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In this episode host John Kyle welcomes GAIN's Alan Nolan to discuss his equestrian journey from local riding school to the world's biggest horse trials alongside a full-time job. Alan has some feeding tips and advice for horses following lockdown and explains how our Olympic athletes will access GAIN horse feeds in Tokyo.…

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Episode 4 - Showjumping with Michael Blake and National Champion Francis Connors 36:29

4+ y ago36:29

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In this episode host John Kyle discusses the return of national and international showjumping, including the HSI Premier and ISH Studbook Series, with High Performance Manager Michael Blake and reigning National Champion Francis Connors.By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 3 - Covid catch-up with high performance riders 35:21

4+ y ago35:21

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In this episode host John Kyle chats to 4 overseas-based Irish high performance riders - Shane Sweetnam, Michael Murphy, Judy Reynolds and Padraig McCarthy - about how they, their families and their horses have dealt with lockdown in each country and what their plans are for resumption of sport.By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 2 - Breeding and Young Horse Production with Hugh Suffern 35:16

4+ y ago35:16

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In this episode host John Kyle discusses the veterinary aspects of breeding and producing high performance horses with HSI's Breeding Programme veterinary consultant, Hugh Suffern.By Horse Sport Ireland

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Episode 1 - Covid-19 with Ronan Murphy 22:53

4+ y ago22:53

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Welcome to our first Podcast! Our podcast series is hosted by professional equestrian sports commentator John Kyle, and to launch the new series John speaks with Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy about safe sport resumption under the Covid-19 restrictions.By Horse Sport Ireland

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