Best Brian McGrath Podcasts (2024)

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He's Back! (But at what cost?) - Irishman In America 31:07

28m ago31:07

31:07

The people have spoken. American has chosen its next President. Was this an "unwinnable" race for Harris? What does it reveal about America? Should pollsters just resign and go work in a supermarket somewhere in Wisconsin? Is there a celebrity in shining armour who can rescue the Democrats from themselves? How will this selection affect Ukraine and…

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He's Back - But At What Cost? - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone 31:07

1d ago31:07

31:07

The people have spoken. American has chosen its next President. Was this an "unwinnable" race for Harris? What does it reveal about America? Should pollsters just resign and go work in a supermarket somewhere in Wisconsin? Is there a celebrity in shining armour who can rescue the Democrats from themselves? How will this selection affect Ukraine and…

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Gardening Election Anxiety Away | Brian Brigantti and John Bonny 37:06

1h ago37:06

37:06

This election week, Ricki decides to destress by taking a weed gummy and talking about gardening alongside two pros – TikTok gardener Brian Brigantti and landscaper John Bonny. They chat about what’s growing in their gardens, how to create a sanctuary in your backyard, and what taking care of plants can teach you about taking care of yourself. This…

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Garbage Flies In The Final Election Countdown - Irishman In America 30:13

34m ago30:13

30:13

It’s squeaky bum time for America. Marion McKeone looks back on the past week of hateful rallies, botched messages and urgent pleas. What have been the biggest turning points in this incendiary election? And what does it take to move the needle in the final few days. Jarlath has had his feet on US soil this week as he tours his standup show through…

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You Got a Divorce? Congrats! | Lyz Lenz 40:24

3d ago40:24

40:24

Women are asking for divorce way more than men. Why is that, and shouldn’t that choice be met with celebration rather than pity? Ricki talks about her own divorces with Lyz Lenz, author of the recent memoir, “This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended my Marriage and Started my Life.” They get into finances (who keeps the house?), the perks of becoming sin…

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Episode 299 - Brian Was Right About Everything 34:59

3d ago34:59

34:59

Not only did Brian pick the race winner, he won this week in our Fantasy League too. We also breakdown Joey Logano's win, we debate if Christopher Bell will ever win the pole and what needs to happen in Homestead. Can Chase Elliott & Ryan Blaney pull off a win in these next two races and we try to help you with your Fantasy Team too.…

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Last Chance For Harris & Trump - Irishman In America (Taster Pod) 9:31

5d ago9:31

9:31

Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around too much in relation to this election but when the military suddenly start getting involved in flagging one of the candidates as a fascist, that fits the bill. John Kelly’s comments and various pieces in the New York Times this week would have sunk a candidate in any other era. Today it seems meaningl…

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Last Chance For Harris & Trump - Irishman In America ( Taster Pod) 9:31

5d ago9:31

9:31

Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around too much in relation to this election but when the military suddenly start getting involved in flagging one of the candidates as a fascist, that fits the bill. John Kelly’s comments and various pieces in the New York Times this week would have sunk a candidate in any other era. Today it seems meaningl…

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Get Coached By Sonia In 2025 - Irishman Running Abroad 39:51

7d ago39:51

39:51

Would you like to be coached by Sonia O'Sullivan? As Jarlath Regan can tell you, it is life changing. Today on the podcast Sonia and Jar sit down to reflect on the crazy 4 year journey of this podcast and the new direction it is taking with it in 2025. The podcast is focusing the series on various hand picked races throughout the year and inviting …

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Get Coached By Sonia In 2025 - Irishman Running Abroad 38:51

15d ago38:51

38:51

Would you like to be coached by Sonia O'Sullivan? As Jarlath Regan can tell you, it is life changing. Today on the podcast Sonia and Jar sit down to reflect on the crazy 4 year journey of this podcast and the new direction it is taking with it in 2025. The podcast is focusing the series on various hand picked races throughout the year and inviting …

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Sharing Our Hair Loss Stories | Y 43:13

10d ago43:13

43:13

For the first time ever, Ricki tells her hair loss story in detail alongside her friend and mentor Y, the founder of The Women’s Hair Loss Project. After Ricki began losing her hair in 1995, Y helped her explore treatment options, shop for wigs, and deal with the emotional turmoil. Y and Ricki swap stories of what it felt like to shave their heads,…

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Donald's Mental Decline & Harris Gloves Off - Irishman In America 28:18

12d ago28:18

28:18

Marion takes us out on the campaign trail this week where things got very weird very fast. We look back on a week of tough questions, town halls and challenging moments for both candidates. Rumours have swirled about Donald Trumps sudden mental decline this week. Could he be facing a Joe Biden-like decrease in capacity or is he just a bored enterta…

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Episode 298 - 103 Days Later, WE ARE BACK 48:36

19d ago48:36

48:36

It has been a long time since we recorded and we apologize for that. Life has been busy for both of us, but we are back and this time we are back with a very special guest. We recap what has happened over the last 103 days and look forward to the Round of 8, make predictions and just have fun like we always do!…

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A Fall Food Reset | Melissa Urban 35:39

22d ago35:39

35:39

You may notice that your body thrives off some types of foods but feels awful after eating others. Why not experiment to figure out what’s working in your favor and what’s not? Ricki chats with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of The Whole30 Program, about how to optimize your meal choices and some of her favorite recipes in The New Whole30 bo…

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The Harris Lead Slips - Irishman In America 6:58

19d ago6:58

6:58

Latest polls show the Harris lead narrowing ever so slightly. Is the Trump rope a dope approach working at last. Marion looks at the new Bob Woodward book and the revelations around Putin and his free COIVD test hand out from Trump. Elon Musk and Obama appeared at rallies this week. We compare both performances and preview the new Apprentice movie.…

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Harris Lead Slips - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone 6:57

19d ago6:57

6:57

Latest polls show the Harris lead narrowing ever so slightly. Is the Trump rope a dope approach working at last. Marion looks at the new Bob Woodward book and the revelations around Putin and his free COIVD test hand out from Trump. Elon Musk and Obama appeared at rallies this week. We compare both performances and preview the new Apprentice movie.…

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Marathon Myths Busted With Sonia - Irishman Running Abroad 29:12

23d ago29:12

29:12

Not too long ago Sonia was crossing the finish line to win her first ever marathon in Dublin. Now with only a couple of weeks to go to the 2024 edition of the race, the GOAT looks back and tries to bust some myths surrounding the fabled race. Having died on heartbreak hill last year Jarlath pitches in a few of his own observations and tips. When th…

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Marathon Myths Busted With Sonia O'Sullivan - Irishman Running Abroad 29:10

21d ago29:10

29:10

Not too long ago Sonia was crossing the finish line to win her first ever marathon in Dublin. Now with only a couple of weeks to go to the 2024 edition of the race, the GOAT looks back and tries to bust some myths surrounding the fabled race. Having died on heartbreak hill last year Jarlath pitches in a few of his own observations and tips. When th…

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How to Choose Yourself | Jennie Garth 38:45

23d ago38:45

38:45

‘90210’ star Jennie Garth rose to fame seemingly overnight in the 1990s, just like Ricki. After successful careers, kids at young ages, and multiple marriages, Ricki and Jennie chat about their latest era of choosing themselves. Jennie also shares stories from her ‘90210’ days, including hiding her pregnancy and nearly getting fired. Plus, why she …

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How Do You Swing A State? - Irishman In America Podcast 32:25

26d ago32:25

32:25

Marion McKeone asks what will move needle in the minds of American swing voters? The VP Debate definitely didn’t do it. Jack Smith damning 165 page filing on January 6th doesn’t seem to have done it? Could the impact of Israel’s attacks on Iran make the difference? If that impact is at the gas pump you can bet Americans will notice. This week on th…

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How Do You Swing A State - Irishman In America 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

Marion asks what will move needle in the minds of American swing voters? The VP Debate definitely didn’t do it. Jack Smith damning 165 page filing on January 6th doesn’t seem to have done it? Could the impact of Israel’s attacks on Iran make the difference? If that impact is at the gas pump you can bet Americans will notice. This week on the podcas…

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Neurodivergent Love | Michael Theo 35:33

1M ago35:33

35:33

You may know Michael Theo as the breakout star of the reality show 'Love on the Spectrum Australia,' where he and other young people with autism navigated the dating scene. He didn’t come away with a girlfriend, but he captured the hearts of countless people, including Ricki herself. Michael and Ricki chat about dating advice, how Michael continues…

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Irishman In America - 38 Days To Go! (Sample) 7:00

1M ago7:00

7:00

This week Donald tries to convince women he is their white knight, New York City has Gotham City's problems, the Harris campaign shuns Al Smith and Marion looks ahead to the VP debate. Even the massive tech issues we had this morning with this episode couldn't stop us getting you the exclusive Patreon weekly instalment of Irishman In America. We ev…

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Irishman In America - 38 Days To Go! (Sample) 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

Sample of this week's Patreon episode. Donald tries to convince women he is their white knight, New York City has Gotham City's problems, the Harris campaign shuns Al Smith and Marion looks ahead to the VP debate. Even the massive tech issues we had this morning with this episode couldn't stop us getting you the exclusive Patreon weekly instalment …

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Sonia's Cure For A Training Plateau - Irishman Running Abroad 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Has your progressed stalled? Are your race times flattening out? A training plateau is common and very normal even for elite athletes. Fresh off the plane from her latest trip abroad for the Sisterly retreat in Portugal, Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian Jarlath Regan on the best way to mix things up. Changing our approach to keep our training chal…

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Sonia's Cure For A Training Plateau - Irishman Running Abroad 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

Has your progressed stalled? Are your race times flattening out? A training plateau is common and very normal even for elite athletes. Fresh off the plane from her latest trip abroad for the Sisterly retreat in Portugal, Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian Jarlath Regan on the best way to mix things up. Changing our approach to keep our training chal…

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What Mindfulness and Treating OCD Have in Common | Dr. Patrick McGrath 38:19

1M ago38:19

38:19

Chances are, you know someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 40 people will develop OCD at some point in their life. But what is it, and why does it show up so differently in each person? Ricki speaks with Dr. Patrick McGrath from NOCD, the world's leading provider of OCD treatment, ab…

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Eyes On Springfield 45 Days Out - Irishman In America Podcast 34:14

1M ago34:14

34:14

As Vance & Trump double down on their false claims about what the Haitian population of Springfield Ohio have been eating the city has been thrown into turmoil. Marion McKeone examines the potential impact of this on the election. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, she looks back on the fallout from debate 1 and the likelihood of a second debate…

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Eyes On Springfield 45 Days Out - Irishman In America Podcast 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

As Vance & Trump double down on their false claims about what the Haitian population of Springfield Ohio have been eating the city has been thrown into turmoil. Marion McKeone examines the potential impact of this on the election. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, she looks back on the fallout from debate 1 and the likelihood of a second debate…

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Passing the Talk Show Host Baton | Karamo 38:53

1M ago38:53

38:53

Little Karamo grew up watching Ricki Lake and dreaming of one day being on TV. Decades later, he gives Ricki her flowers for inspiring so many career decisions he’s made, like starting his own talk show, 'Karamo,' and competing in 'Dancing With the Stars.' He tells Ricki how much her show meant to him as a queer, Black boy in a poor Texas neighborh…

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Sonia's Long Run Commandments - Irishman Running Abroad 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

Sonia O’Sullivan provides her Ten Commandments for achieving your best long run with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The greatest Irish track athlete of all time explains the importance of a longer run and how to get the most out of it. First we hear about her travels with her athletes at the top track meets around Europe. Why not become a memb…

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Trailer Trump's Mortification - Crash And Burn Debate Review 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

Live reaction to last night's Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan pick over the wreckage as things went off the rails fast for the former President. Hear it all on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroadBy An Irishman Abroad

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Trump's Mortification - Crash & Burn Presidential Debate Review (Trailer) 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

A taste of our live reaction episode for last night's Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan pick over the wreckage as things went off the rails fast for the former President. Hear it all on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroadBy Jarlath Regan

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Proving Yourself Wrong | Paralympian Amy Purdy 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

As the Paralympics come to a close, Ricki speaks with snowboarder and Paralympian Amy Purdy, who at age 19 was placed on life support and underwent a double amputation after getting diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Amy tells her story and explains to Ricki how she was able to remain positive and grateful through terrible prognoses, new pros…

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Harris vs Trump Big Debate Preview - Irishman In America 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

US correspondent Marion McKeone is fresh off the road from a trip to Arizona to see JD Vance and Tucker Carlson in action. She looks back at the trip and ahead to the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris. Will the muted mics really matter? What can we expect from both candidates? Where can we watch it live? And can a …

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Harris vs Trump Big Debate Preview - Irishman In America 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

US correspondent Marion McKeone is fresh off the road from a trip to Arizona to see JD Vance and Tucker Carlson in action. She looks back at the trip and ahead to the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris. Will the muted mics really matter? What can we expect from both candidates? Where can we watch it live? And can a …

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We Have the Tools To Fight Climate Change | Dr. Emily Fischer 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Moms have done all sorts of hard things. It’s no surprise they’re leading the fight against global warming, too. Ricki speaks with wildfire expert Dr. Emily Fischer about the ways in which moms with science backgrounds are demystifying climate change in order to change our future for the better. This episode was sponsored by Science Moms. You can l…

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Your Running Motivation Tool Kit - Irishman Running Abroad 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

Motivation is not a constant. How do we grow it, regain it and survive its loss. Sonia O'Sullivan talks to comedian Jarlath Regan about the one thing your smart watch can't measure. There's no magical science to staying up but we can lean into certain habits when the going gets tough and the bed feels comfy. For an even deeper dive into this topic …

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Your Running Motivation Tool Kit - Irishman Running Abroad 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Motivation is not a constant. How do we grow it, regain it and survive its loss. Sonia O'Sullivan talks to comedian Jarlath Regan about the one thing your smart watch can't measure. There's no magical science to staying up but we can lean into certain habits when the going gets tough and the bed feels comfy. For an even deeper dive into this topic …

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Hollywood Health Hacks from My BFF | Rachael Harris 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

Ricki first met actress Rachael Harris ("The Hangover," "Suits," "Lucifer," "Mother of the Bride") while filming a Lifetime movie together in 2007. From that point on, the two became forever friends. Join Ricki and Rachael as they gab about botox, dating with hot flashes, surrogacy, menopause, and hair extensions gone wrong. No topic is off limits.…

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Well Did The DNC Hope Fest Deliver - Irishman In America 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

The bells, the whistles, the fanfare, the flags and an awful lot less celebrities made this year's DNC a sight to behold. Marion McKeone jetted in straight from Electric Picnic. Jarlath caught up with her just before Kamala Harris made the most important speech of her life. Did this convention pack the punch it needed to? Or did we get the Instagra…

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Did The DNC Hope Fest Deliver? - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

The bells, the whistles, the fanfare, the flags and an awful lot less celebrities made this year's DNC a sight to behold. Marion McKeone jetted in straight from Electric Picnic. I caught up with her just before Kamala Harris made the most important speech of her life. Did this convention pack the punch it needed to? Or did we get the Instagram vers…

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Let’s Talk About Sex, Ricki! | Dr. Emily Morse 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

The sex doctor will see you, now! Dr. Emily Morse is the host of the "Sex with Emily" podcast, a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and best-selling author of “Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ & Own Your Pleasure.” This week, Ricki opens up about her own sex life as she gets tips from Emily on what to do if you’re stuck in a rut, wh…

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Sonia's Olympic Review - Irishman Running Abroad Podcast 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

Sonia O'Sullivan sits down with Jarlath Regan to discuss the highest highs and the lowest lows of the Paris Olympics. She was trackside to watch her daughter Sophie take part in her first games and working for RTE covering the rest of the events. Ireland broke new ground and the team captured the nation's heart but what were her standout moments wi…

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Sonia's Olympic Review - Irishman Running Abroad 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

Sonia O'Sullivan sits down with Jarlath Regan to discuss the highest highs and the lowest lows of the Paris Olympics. She was trackside to watch her daughter Sophie take part in her first games and working for RTE covering the rest of the events. Ireland broke new ground and the team captured the nation's heart but what were her standout moments wi…

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How Listening To Your Body Can Change Your Life | Hillary McBride 42:46

3M ago42:46

42:46

Your body is giving you information all the time. Are you listening? Ricki is trying to, and you can too. In this episode, registered psychologist and embodiment expert Hillary McBride teaches us how to trust and find meaning in the cues our body is sending our mind for both everyday living and emotional well-being. Hillary describes the aha moment…

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Has Donald Trump Been Forced To Debate Kamala Harris - Irishman In America 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

The lines have been drawn, the running mates have been selected and it now appears that a debate will take place on September 10th. Is Donald spiralling the way the polls and his latest press conference suggest or is there a lot more going on than meets the eye? Marion McKeone looks back on the past week in US politics including the over reaction b…

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