Best Irish Examiner Podcasts (2024)

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Good Morning Olympics: Day 12 Wednesday - Kellie our dancing queen 19:55

8m ago19:55

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Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy celebrate the monumental achievement of Kellie Harrington in retaining her Olympic gold medal, reflect on one of the greatest ever 1500m finals, and preview Rhasidat Adeleke's 400m semi-final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Good Morning Olympics: Tuesday, Day 11 - Adeleke impresses, Mageean ruled out 17:18

23m ago17:18

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Cathal Dennehy and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a busy Monday and look ahead to the Irish in action in Paris on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Monday Day 10: How far we've come 19:58

1h ago19:58

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Almost disappointed with a bronze, what a week it's been for Irish sport. Brendan O'Brien, Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan take stock from Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Day 9 - Special Saturday, Super Sunday? 22:24

1h ago22:24

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Our Paris trio Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy review two of the greatest performances in Irish sporting history by Rhys McClenaghan and Kellie Harrington, Now what will Sunday hold with another medal opportunity for golden boy Daniel Wiffen and Rory McIlroy in contention at the golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Good Morning Olympics podcast: Day 8 - A beautiful gold, now for a 'special Saturday' 21:32

3h ago21:32

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Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy reflect on Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy's impact on Irish sport, analyse athletics disappointment, and hope for more medals on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Friday, August 2nd - boxing controversy, rowing medal hope 15:32

1h ago15:32

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Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan reflect on an eventful day in Paris and look ahead to today's podium prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Thursday, Aug 1 - Kellie carries the load 18:18

2h ago18:18

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Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy reflect on Ireland's latest medal as Kellie Harrington copes easily with the weight of expectation. Plus the lads look ahead to another massive day in Paris, with medal shouts in rowing and sailing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tensions Rise Around Israel, Labour Announce Spending Cuts and The Paris Olympics Push The Boat Out / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:03

5h ago6:03

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Eamonn is back at the helm with a show packed full of great observations. At the end of the show we had more questions lined up but no time to fit them in so apologies to you that missed the cut. This week's recommendations: Angela Women on Death Row. Of the nearly 3000 inmates on death row in America, only 51 are women. This documentary series exa…

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Good Morning Olympics: Wednesday, July 31 - wild about Wiffen 19:14

2h ago19:14

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Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy rejoice in a historic night for Ireland and Daniel Wiffen in the pool and they look ahead to a busy day of boxing and rowing in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Tuesday, July 30 16:49

17m ago16:49

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Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan preview Day 4 in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 107: Tracing the Rise of the Professional Scenic Designer w/ Dr. David Bisaha 41:17

34m ago41:17

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How did scenic designer become a job that people could pursue in the theatre? Dr. David Bisaha joins us to talk about his book, American Scenic Design and Freelance Professionalism. Correction for the episode: The correct number for the historical, segregated Washington, D.C. IATSE Local was 224-A, not 244-A.…

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Good Morning Olympics: Monday, July 29 22:22

15h ago22:22

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Brendan O'Brien and Cathal Dennehy reflect on a hectic first weekend of action and look ahead to Monday's Irish hopes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Saturday, July 27th 17:01

3h ago17:01

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After the pagentry of the opening ceremony, Brendan O'Brien and Cathal Dennehy looks ahead to a busy day of action across the French capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Morning Olympics: Friday, July 26th 15:05

7d ago15:05

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Ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris, Brendan O'Brien and Cathal Dennehy reflect on a disappointing night at the Stade de France for the Ireland men's sevens team, discuss the boxers' draw and look forward to a night by the Seine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Examiner Sport's brand-new Olympics podcast 47:07

28m ago47:07

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On the eve of the official start of the action in Paris, we're delighted to introduce our daily podcast from the Games: Good Morning Olympics. Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy will update us on the drama they witness in the French capital over the coming weeks while marking our card ahead of each day's busy schedule. Today, in a …

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Trailer - Biden Steps Back, Labour’s ‘2 Child Cap’ Problem, Crowdstrike and an Extended Listeners’ Questions / with Angela Haggerrty and Paddy Duffy 6:05

42m ago6:05

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To hear the whole episode go here! Nothing much to talk about this week.... aye right! Always good to have Angela and Paddy on the show - good insights. At the end of the show we had lined up a huge listener question section but due to time constraints we had to edit it a bit. Recommendations: Angela Dark Matter - Apple TV Jason Dessen is abducted …

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Trailer - Trump Dodges a Bullet, Has Social Media Trumped our Broadcasters and BBC Scotland Under Fire / with Shona Craven, Catriona Stewart and Ruth Wishart 6:03

1h ago6:03

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It's girl power this morning here at Talk Media Control. Eamonn is hopefully safe and well in Spain this week and not being chased down a cobbled street by a bull!!!!! At the end of the Show a question from Ian MacKinnon. Recommendations: Ruth Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots - Rosemary Goring In this book, Rosemary Goring tel…

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Episode 106: Staging Latinx Shakespeares with Dr. Carla Della Gatta 34:20

1d ago34:20

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Dr. Carla Della Gatta joins us to talk about Latinx Shakespeare productions and her book Latinx Shakespeares: Staging U.S. Intercultural Theater.

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Full Free It’s a Labour Landslide, Ukraine and Israel, and Why so Trivial? / with David Pratt 1:21:53

7d ago1:21:53

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Today's episode of course looks at the election results and the huge win for Labour all over the mainland. This week we have David Pratt joining us, so it is a great opportunity to get his specialist insights in to the continuing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. We've missed having Stuart with us so to welcome back Stuart and to celebrate, we've let …

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Trailer - This week, it’s all about the election and in an extended ‘listeners’ questions, we’ll cross-examine some of your queries / with Angela Haggerty and Catriona Stewart 6:03

10d ago6:03

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In this pre ballot day podcast we've gone for a slightly different format designed to give us more time for your questions. Of course, we got carried away, so what you've got here is a 90 minute episode! Thanks to Eamonn, Angela and Catriona for managing to stay with us for that length of time. Recommendations: Angela Sacked in the Morning From tra…

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Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh: Dara Ó Cinnéide's tribute to the voice of Gaelic games 12:00

29d ago12:00

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On the day we lost Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Irish Examiner sports editor, Tony Leen speaks to one of the people who knew him best. Dara Ó Cinnéide shares his memories of the legendary Gaelic games broadcaster in this special podcast conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Election this week, The Euros and Nationalism with The Dynamic Duo! 6:04

29d ago6:04

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To hear the full episode go HERE! The boys are in great form today. Recorded just before the SNP manifesto. At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam. Recommendations: Stuart Mercedes-Benz Museum Porsche Museum Eamonn The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties - NetflixBy The Big Light

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Douglas Ross Resignation, Irish Election Reaction, General Election Update and Hunter Biden Verdict / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

2M ago6:02

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If you want to hear the full episode got to https://www.patreon.com/posts/douglas-ross-and-106068960?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link It costs the same as a cup of coffee a month!By The Big Light

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Golf special: An Irish great we hardly knew, Johnny Farrell 11:21

2M ago11:21

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As Ireland prepares to induct Pádraig Harrington into the World Golf Hall of Fame - where he will join exceptional Irish legends such as Joe Carr and Christy O’Connor - another name with strong Irish connections has emerged from the golfing annals. Shane O'Donoghue goes on a voyage to learn about Johnny Farrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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FREE Full Talk Media May Compilation 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Listen to our Talk Media May Compilation for free. To hear more go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia On the show: 🟡Humza Resigns with Catriona Stewart 💩Podcasts Are Shit - With Stephen Gethins 🇮🇪 Irish Right Wing Parties on the Rise with the Dynamic Duo 🇮🇱🇵🇸 ICC Send Arrest Warrant for Leaders with David Pratt 🤫Leadership, The Things They Keep Quiet wit…

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Election Debates, Trump the Felon and Westminster Health Warning / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt 6:02

1M ago6:02

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If you want to hear the full version go to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/election-debates-105633791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link At the end of the show a question from ian Currie Recommendations: Eamonn Fiennes Return to the Wild - National Geographic Sir Ranulph Fiennes, ‘the g…

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Election Special 1 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Thank you all for your questions. We will be revisiting some that we didn't have time for in the coming weeks. Recommendations: Stuart Rebus BBC iplayer Eamonn Josh Taylor, Portrait of a Fighter - bbc iplayerBy The Big Light

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FREE Full Talk Media April Compilation 58:05

2M ago58:05

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Here's a wee look back at April on Talk Media. Autism Awareness Month - 10th with Paddy Duffy UK Jets Defend Israel - 17th with David Pratt English Patriotism & Keir Starmer - 24th with Ruth Wishart Listener Question - 'BBC Understands' (10th with Paddy) If you want to keep up to date with the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia…

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials for war crimes, Saudi Arabia - Sporting champions or Sports washing and Wes Streeting busts the Scottish Labour myth / with David ... 6:02

2M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Neil. Recommendations: Stuart The Richard Burton Diaries - Book Chris Williams (editor), Richard Burton (author) Irresistibly magnetic on stage, mesmerizing in movies, seven times an Academy Award nominee, Richard Burton rose from humble beginnings in Wales to become Hollywood's most highly paid actor and one …

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The Dynamic Duo discuss Scotland, Ireland and the USA. 6:02

2M ago6:02

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Today the boys consider Sunak's extremist claims, Labour flying in candidates for Scottish seats, anti-immigration attitudes in Ireland and the latest polls for Trump/Biden in the USA. At the end of the show a question from James Doonan. Recommendations: Stuart Every Move You Make - Book - C. L. Taylor Keep your friends close and your enemies close…

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Swinney’s Coronation, Al Jazeera Banned in Israel and “Podcasts are Sh*t!” / with Stephen Gethins 0:54

2M ago0:54

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At the end of the show 2 listener questions from Niall MacKay and Paul Hampton. Recommendations: Stuart Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - book - Sly Stone One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer who created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock; penned some of the m…

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Humza Folds, Contenders Ready?, Big Footing and Biden Roasts Trump / with Catriona Stewart 6:03

3M ago6:03

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An action packed episode taking a look at the SNP/Scottish Government developments and the SNP leadership reporting. At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Currie. Recommendations: Stuart: Fragile Animals - book - Genevieve Jagger When an ex-catholic woman develops a sexual relationship with a vampire, she is forced to confront the mem…

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The Rwanda Bill finally pushed through, Labour - the “True Party of English Patriotism” and The Bute House Agreement / with Ruth Wishart 6:01

3M ago6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Ruth The Glasgow Girl (Paperback) - Aasmah Mir A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir's childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. From a vivacious child to a teenage loner, Aasmah candidly shares the highs and lows of growing up between two cultures - trying to fit in …

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UK Jets Defend Israel, Westminster Votes on Smoking Ban and Trumpety Trump! / with David Pratt 6:01

3M ago6:01

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At the end of the show a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart Riley - Netflix Scott’s Tom Ripley is a grifter scraping by in early ’60s New York. He’s hired by a wealthy industrialist to travel to Italy to try to convince the man’s dilettante son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return home. Accepting the job is Tom’s first step int…

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Whatsapp Honeytrap, Hate Crime Hysteria and Autism Awareness Month with Paddy Duffy 6:01

4M ago6:01

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After two weeks with the brilliant Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven, the Boys are Back In Town! At the end of the show a question from J.P. Gallacher Recommendations: Stuart: Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The most famous chess match of all time - Dave Edmonds Bobby Fischer Goes to War by David Edmonds and John Eidinow details the occasion when Bobby …

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WASPI Women, The UN Ceasefire and Kate Comes Clean 6:02

4M ago6:02

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This week, with Stuart and Eamonn on holiday, we have a wee treat in store - a girl power double header with Talk Media favourites Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven. At the end of the show a listener question suggested by Brian Brussels. Recommendations: Shona Invisible Child - Book - Andrea Elliot Based on nearly a decade of reporting, Invisible C…

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‘When Journalism Goes Where The Law Will Not’, ’10 Million Reasons It’s Not Racism’ and ‘A Right Royal Mess’ / with Chris Mullin 6:01

5M ago6:01

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This week, the boys are really happy to have the company of Chris Mullin - journalist responsible for exposing the false convictions of the Birmingham Six , author and ex-labour MP. At the end a question from Jim Hunter. Recommendations: Chris Mullin Books: Error of Judgement, Didn’t You Used to be Chris Mullin, A Very British Coup, Secret State an…

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Cheltenham Preview: Ruby Walsh, Tommy Lyons and Gary O'Brien mark your card 46:31

5M ago46:31

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Gary O'Brien is joined by the most successful jockey ever at the Cheltenham Festival, Ruby Walsh, as well as Irish Examiner racing correspondent Tommy Lyons to preview the biggest week in racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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‘Salvo and Liberation Scotland’, ‘George is in the House!’ and ‘It’s all gone a bit Wonka’ / with Sara Salyers of Salvo.scot 6:01

5M ago6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Stephen Cameron. Recommendations: Stuart “Rabbits” by Hugo Rifkind Tommo has just started at a new school – a training ground for the Scottish elite – when his friend Johnnie’s brother is found dead in a Land Rover on a Highland farm. There’s a shotgun at his feet. Nobody seems clear about what has happened, l…

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‘Opposition Day Chaos and Broken Promises’, ‘Hate Speech Conservatives’’ and ‘Good Girl’ 6:02

5M ago6:02

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This week we have filled the boys with cups of tea, chocolate biscuits and sweeties, locked them in to the studio and set them on a two hander across this weeks' stories. At the end of the show a question from David Stark. Recommendations: Stuart 'Never Have I Ever' - Netflix After a traumatic year, an Indian-American teen just wants to spruce up h…

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‘The Scottish Labour Party Conference’, ‘The 2nd Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny’, ‘The North East Fife Constituency’ and ‘BBC Scotland gives up on The Nine ... 6:03

6M ago6:03

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At the end of the show a question from Maggie Rankin Recommendations: Eamonn Greyhound Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during WWII. For five days with no air co…

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‘Rafah under Attack’, ‘Too Old for Office’ and ‘Ship the Smugglers to Scotland’ / with David Pratt and Paddy Duffy 6:02

5M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andy McNeil Our apologies for the sound issues we encountered on this episode. Recommendations Paddy Jon Stone There’s been a reassessment of the Blair/Brown government on the Left in recent years: you hear more about its achievements than you used you. that’s good, but it’s also important not to forget that i…

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Dalo's Hurling Show: developing hurling with Longford boss Adrian Moran 36:08

6M ago36:08

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Ahead of the debate about hurling development on Allianz League Sunday this weekend, Anthony Daly promised listeners of Dalo’s Hurling Show that we’d repost our recent interview with Longford senior hurling manager Adrian Moran. Here’s that conversion about hurling in the county, how to grow the game more widely and much more. Hosted on Acast. See …

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‘Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Enquiry’, 'History made in Stormont’ and ‘The Week at Westminster’ / with Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia 6:03

6M ago6:03

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With Stuart off on his book tour (rock 'n roll), Eamonn is joined by Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia for a great discussion on the week's stories. This week we've included questions by John Nichol and Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn The Long Way Up Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunite for Long Way Up, after more than a dec…

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‘Crisis at Ch4’, ‘The Media and the Covid Enquiry’ and ‘How the Government Captured the BBC’ / with Ruth Wishart 6:03

6M ago6:03

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With questions inspired by Mark Stephenson, Kevin Richey, John Daly, Michelle Shortt and Muriel Cockburn. At the end a question from Grant McLanaghan. Recommendations: Ruth A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America Richly sourced and highly readable . . . Sheds new light on how the 45th president tests the boundaries of the office …

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‘WhatsApp Scotland’, ‘Chasing the Youth Audience’ and ‘When a Guest Goes Rogue’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

6M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Niail Mackay. Recommendations: Eamonn Northern Exposure A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfil his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the…

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‘A Pre-War World’, ‘Labour Landslide Poll’ and ‘When the Journalist becomes the Story’ / with David Pratt 6:02

6M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andrew Anderson Recommendations Stuart: ‘Poor Things’ From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’…

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‘Lost in the Post’, ‘Election Fever’ and ‘The Year Ahead in the Media’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:11

6M ago6:11

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Our first show of 2024! At the end of the show a question from John Daly Recommendations: Catriona: Priscilla When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend…

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Talk Media 2023 Reflections 37:44

7M ago37:44

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Thanks for lending us your ears in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 full of energy and opinions. Happy New Year from everyone at Talk Media and The Big Light.By The Big Light

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‘Dumb and Dumber’, ‘Devolved Budget Day’ and ‘Layla Moran’ / with Catriona Stewart and Paddy Duffy 6:18

7M ago6:18

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At the end a question from Denis Maxwell. Recommendations: Eamonn: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol with this irresistible clothbound edition. …

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