Best D Marie Productions Podcasts (2024)

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God bless America, and the rest of us 50:53

2h ago50:53

50:53

Matt and Ivan debate divine intervention and higher powers in political office, politicians with pints in hand, Coolock riots, Ursula von der Leyen's elevation, Leo Varadkar's departure, Irish Water's cash crisis, inheritance tax, and the RTÉ licence. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m htt…

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Up in the Air 49:41

7d ago49:41

49:41

Matt and Ivan assess George Clooney's intervention in the Biden crisis, Ivan goes to Mayo for the gossip and has Fine Gael candidate information. Budget prospects assessed after the Summer Economic Statement, and where the Green Party is under its new leader. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/coop…

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Labour Landslide and Paisley Pitched Out 47:40

8d ago47:40

47:40

Matt and Ivan provide the Irish perspective on the UK general election results, emphasising new Ireland/UK relations. The DUP in crisis and it's implications, Irish election date, budget expectations, and goodbye to the Social Democrats former co-leaders. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m…

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Whiskey and a Revolver 52:35

15d ago52:35

52:35

Matt and Ivan assess what needs to happen next in the US election race and divert to Britain and France too. Michael McGrath's EU job, Jack Chambers in Finance and what it all means for Micheál Martin, and much more too. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcoop…

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It's Not Easy Being Green 45:13

23d ago45:13

45:13

Ivan and Matt cite Kermit the Frog in assessing Eamon Ryan's tenure as Green Party leader and the challenges facing the candidates to replace him, what this all does for government relationships and the election date, and Ivan's latest Sinn Féin insider gossip. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/co…

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Post-mortem 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Matt and Ivan give the inside track on the significance of the European and local election results. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on…

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Grab the Popcorn 49:27

1M ago49:27

49:27

What to watch out for as the votes are counted, the future of Europe, the EPA report, and foreign investment in Ireland. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yate…

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Predictions 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

Ivan nominates European Parliament vote winners, Matt fulminates about narcissistic felon Trump, what Limerick needs from a Mayor, and building new hospitals and hospital beds. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Recognition 56:42

2M ago56:42

56:42

Palestine as a state, the findings of the Housing Commission, Tony O'Reilly as a major Irish player, and a look at the UK general election. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.linked…

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The One Big Issue 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

Matt and Ivan debate the political impact of immigration, discuss the future of Dublin city centre, political intervention in to GAAGO, Michelle O'Neill's apology, give an update on the MEP race, and much more. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword…

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Whack-a-mole 53:05

2M ago53:05

53:05

Matt and Ivan update the government's immigration crisis and it's RTÉ crisis. Sinn Féin's promise to British investors, our data centre overheat, failure to build elective hospitals, and bits of gossip. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: …

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Immigration Once Again 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

Matt and Ivan examine Helen McEntee's performance on immigration, the crisis within the Gardaí, the Green Party conference, the Stardust and Aoife Johnston inquests, and the latest European Parliament candidates. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastwo…

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FUBAR is the verdict 48:26

2M ago48:26

48:26

Matt and Ivan examine the Government's further immigration woes, predict European Parliament winners and losers, and debate the Ireland/China relationship. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ ht…

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Income tax, cuts or guff? 43:31

3M ago43:31

43:31

Matt and a poorly Ivan examine promises on income tax cuts, Finance Minister Michael McGrath on (personal) maneuvers, how the housing crisis could get even bigger, and school meals and traffic lights! Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: ht…

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Hapless Harris 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

Ivan is distinctly unimpressed by the start of the new Taoiseach, digs at Fianna Fáil before it's Ard Fheis, Matt comes back to hate crime, and both offer their solutions to the housing crisis. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://w…

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Your questions answered 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

Matt & Ivan discuss the two Simons - Harris and Coveney, Jeffrey Donaldson, and Michael McDowell, but give the bulk of time to 'The Constituency Clinic': Their answers to your questions. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.inst…

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Stand and deliver: Harris talks the talk but... 43:08

4M ago43:08

43:08

Matt & Ivan analyse Simon Harris’s first big speech setting out his stall, the FG heavyweights fearing a Harris knockout punch, and Ivan’s prediction of the Independents local election surge. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www…

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Leo the liability leaves, Simon catches a hospital pass 51:31

4M ago51:31

51:31

Matt & Ivan give their insight on the Taoiseach's departure, and assess his successor's chance of succeeding. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/…

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Woke me up before you (vote) no-no 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

Matt & Ivan discuss the political consequences of the referendum fallout, deferring hate speech legislation, and if the state is wasting money on supporting the horse racing industry. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagr…

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Money for nothing and your cheques for free 46:55

4M ago46:55

46:55

Matt & Ivan discuss banker's pay, top civil servant bonuses, semi-state pay, referendum update, data centre expansion, Trump v Biden, and Ivan gives his banker Cheltenham bet! Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/o…

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Durable Relationships 47:17

5M ago47:17

47:17

Matt and Ivan discuss the two referendums, the ongoing RTÉ saga, Eamon Ryan's future, nature restoration, Fianna Fáil's bizarre European election strategy, and Ivan gets George Galloway a saucer of milk! Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Siún out the door 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

Matt & Ivan debate who is to blame for the latest RTÉ debacle and suggest what's coming next, why MetroLink must be built now, Fine Gael European candidates election selection ructions, and spending our taxpayer's money up north. Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: …

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Conas atá tú? 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

When will the general election be held? Ivan's sources have tipped him off! Also, this week we look back on John Bruton’s funeral, discuss Sinn Féin and the TV licence, the green agenda, housing and young people, Trump’s remarks on NATO and the Irish consequences, agus rudaí eile! Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m …

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John Bruton - A deep insight 50:14

5M ago50:14

50:14

Matt & Ivan recall Ivan's former party leader, the late John Bruton, and debate British politics and the future of Fianna Fáil. Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted o…

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Sinn Féin North and South 46:03

6M ago46:03

46:03

Matt & Ivan discuss Sinn Féin in power in the North but what does it mean for it in the South, the government's crafty immigration U-turn, Dee Forbes where art thou?, and costs for small businesses. Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/offic…

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Path to Power The Musical 48:26

6M ago48:26

48:26

All singing, all dancing Matt & Ivan discuss the RTÉ scandal, Trump's presidency, cannabis, a united Ireland, and throw the kitchen sink at the referenda on women in the home. Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://w…

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From Davos to sexed semen 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

Matt & Ivan review the political week, including: Davos, public sector pay, immigration, GAA stadium naming rights, politicians coming out, and Ivan's love of the bull! Subscribe now. Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ https://www.link…

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You can't choose who lives beside you 49:09

6M ago49:09

49:09

Matt & Ivan debate immigration, planning, the green agenda, the future for Independent Ireland, Labour, and the Social Democrats. The late Eddie O'Connor, and public sector pay talks. Subscribe now. Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/VEvBqxzOU0k Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan…

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Picking the next Taoiseach 48:20

7M ago48:20

48:20

Matt and Ivan evaluate the three main contenders to lead the next government; Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, and Mary Lou McDonald, looking at their strengths and weaknesses to assess which one is most likely to be the next Taoiseach. Subscribe now. Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/z-YbzXvdlpA Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m …

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Reunited: Reviewing 2023 58:22

7M ago58:22

58:22

The year 2023 is nearly done and dusted, so Matt and Ivan look at what we've learnt from it all and discuss immigration, law and order, the public finances, housing, health, the state of the parties in Ireland and "who you're loyal ta", setting the scene for the new weekly podcast which starts on Friday 5th of January. Subscribe now. Follow the hos…

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Path to Power Preview 2:00

7M ago2:00

2:00

2024 is going to be the year of elections, in Ireland, the UK, US and the European Union. In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the issues. In a special review of the year, Matt and Ivan look at what we've learnt…

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Episode 14: Golf Pro's Final Drive: The Murder of Sarah Hunter 54:34

3+ y ago54:34

54:34

On Thanksgiving morning in 1986, the decomposed body of a woman was found at the edge of a corn field in rural Vermont. She would end up being identified at 32-year old Sarah Hunter, a golf pro at Manchester Country Club who'd gone missing two months earlier after purchasing beer from a gas station at 8:30 pm. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email:…

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Episode 13: He Wanted to be Her: The Murder of Mary Lynn Witherspoon 39:04

4y ago39:04

39:04

This episode discusses the tragic murder of Mary Lynn Witherspoon, a beloved French teacher who lived in the historic and affluent South of Broad area in Charleston, SC. This podcast touches on the issues of stalking, mental health, and gender identity. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: obisisters@truecrimeminds.com Facebook: https://www.faceb…

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Episode 12: Fight for Justice - The Murder of Nancy Jo Canode 1:01:59

4y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

On March 3, 1981, 15-year old Suzanne returned home from school and found her mother Nancy Jo Canode murdered. To this day, no one has been held responsible, although the family feels there is enough circumstantial evidence to take the case to trial. Thank you to Suzanne Speight for her interview and contribution to this episode. Justice for Nancy …

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Episode 11: The Generational Affect: Georgia Tann's Black Market Adoptions Part II 43:45

4+ y ago43:45

43:45

In this episode, we cover the stories of survivors of Georgia Tann's illicit baby broker business, including that of a well-known NASCAR driver whose infant son was stolen by Georgia Tann, and their amazing reunion 47 years later. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: obisisters@truecrimeminds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/…

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Episode 10: Bye, Bye Baby: Georgia Tann's Black Market Adoptions 33:11

4+ y ago33:11

33:11

This episode discusses Georiga Tann, who profited from the black market adoptions of an estimated 5000 children from the early 1920s up until her death in 1950. Many of the children she adopted out were stolen from unwed or single mothers, or families with limited financial means. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: obisisters@truecrimeminds.com…

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Episode 9: Fowl Play Extra: Q & A with Christina Keller 29:40

4+ y ago29:40

29:40

This week's episode is a Q & A with Christina Keller, ex-wife of Marty Duram, the victim of the murder we discussed in episode 8. Unfortunately, we were unable to coordinate schedules to do a audio recording with Christina, but she was kind enough to answer questions over email and provide us with some insight into the events and her side of the st…

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Episode 8: Fowl Play: The Murder of Martin Duram 32:21

4+ y ago32:21

32:21

On May 13, 2015, a neighbor found Martin and Glenna Duram shot in their home. Martin, who went by Marty, was deceased at the scene however, Glenna survived a gunshot to her head. For over a year, police did not have a suspect in custody. And then, a witness came to light. Well, sort of. This Fact is Stranger than Fiction episode discusses how Marty…

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Episode 7: Filicide Christy Sheats 26:47

5y ago26:47

26:47

Friday, June 24, 2016 was Jason Sheats’ 45th birthday, but instead of it being a day of celebration, it would end in tragedy. His wife of more than 20 years, Christy Sheats, would calmly gun down the couples two daughters, Taylor, 22, and Madison, 17. She didn't take a single at her husband. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: obisisters@truecri…

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Episode 6: The Murder of Melissa McLauchlin 44:34

5y ago44:34

44:34

On December 30th, 1992, a motorist driving down US Highway 78 near Summerville, South Carolina came upon a grisly scene. Police were called to the site, where a young woman with six gun shots had been dumped along the side of the road. She had been shot five times as close range through the jaw and once in the arm. The victim was alive when the mot…

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Episode 5: Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: The Murders of the Lillelid Family 37:20

5y ago37:20

37:20

This episode covers the 1997 murders of the Lillelid family. Vidar Lillelid, his wife Delfina, and their two children, Tabitha and Peter were returning home from a religious retreat. They stopped at a rest stop and were kidnapped and shot by six troubled teens from Kentucky, who were on their way to New Orleans. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Emai…

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Special Announcement 1:19

5y ago1:19

1:19

Hi Everyone! September - October, we are going biweekly. We will not have an episode this week, but will be back next Monday with Episode 5: In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: The Lillelid Murders. Until then... Make good choices. Keep your head on a swivel. And stay safe. Dawn and Debi Support the show…

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Episode 4: A Truly "Gore-y" Story 28:28

5y ago28:28

28:28

This episode discusses the investigation into a Phoenix, Arizona Chop Shop. Now, most people are aware that a chop shop is where stolen cars are dismantled so that the parts can be sold. But this crime did not take place in a traditional chop shop and, in fact, it doesn't involve cars parts at all. This case involves a human body chop shop, its dec…

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Episode 3: The Lester Street Massacre 35:04

5y ago35:04

35:04

On March 2, 2008, four adults and two children were murdered in a house on Lester Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Three other children were also severely injured. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: obisisters@truecrimeminds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Source: https://casel…

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Episode 2: Lowcountry Rapist Part II 55:11

5y ago55:11

55:11

In the early 1990s, Charleston, SC was terrorized by a serial rapist. Dubbed the Lowcountry rapist, he was suspected of assaulting 27 women over a two year period; however, even after his capture in 1992, the Lowcountry rapists' victims would be dragged through hell for many years afterwards. This episode covers the capture of the suspect. Research…

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Episode 1: Lowcountry Rapist Part I 27:07

5y ago27:07

27:07

In the early 1990s, Charleston, SC was terrorized by a serial rapist. Dubbed the Lowcountry rapist, he was suspected of assaulting 27 women over a two year period; however, even after his capture in 1992, the Lowcountry rapists' victims would be dragged through hell for many years afterwards. This episode covers the assaults leading up to the captu…

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True Crime on Our Minds Introduction 2:59

5y ago2:59

2:59

Hi! We are two sisters who love our families, dogs, and true crime (not necessarily in that order). Take a listen to this introduction to learn more about us and our podcast. We are finishing up our first episode, which covers a serial rapist that terrorized our hometown of Charleston, SC in the early 1990s. We hope you will search for us wherever …

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