Best John Meagher Podcasts (2024)

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TPOE 315: Top 50 Irish Songs (with John Meagher) 41:21

21d ago41:21

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John Meagher returns to the show to talk about the latest list he's compiled for the Irish Independent: The best Irish songs of all time — ranked: the definitive top 50.He talks about the work involved in putting it together, why there are three songs by Sinéad O'Connor in the top five, but no U2 in the top 10, why the Republic of Ireland team are …

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Zheng He: China's Legendary Explorer of the Seas ~ Barry Ferns 1:02:10

3h ago1:02:10

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Send us a Text Message. Barry ferns joins me to talk about the legendary Chinese admiral Zheng He. Commanding a fleet the size of which would not be seen again for hundreds of years, he explored China, The Middle East and Africa before Europe's colonial powers crept into Asia. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more rela…

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John Bunyan – The Prisoner's Journey 28:30

2h ago28:30

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Join us on this fascinating journey as we unravel the life of one of the best-selling authors in history, John Bunyan, the man responsible for penning "Pilgrim's Progress," a literary masterpiece that has sold more copies than almost any other book in publishing history, second only to the Bible itself. Bunyan's early years were far from the conven…

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Nazi invasion of the Channel Islands ~ Joe Foster 1:06:33

10h ago1:06:33

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Send us a Text Message. Joe Foster joins me to talk about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Com…

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Tour De France, Cycling and Adventures with Heart 28:30

1d ago28:30

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The Tour De France has been revered as one of the most significant feats of human endurance for over one hundred years. A gruelling multiple-week race, with long distances and enormous elevation gains and losses, brings nothing but the highest quality athletes together to compete. Inspired by this world-class journey, a group of 24 cyclists will al…

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TPOE 317: Remembering The Pavilion (2008-2014) 1:15:48

4d ago1:15:48

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July 20, 2024, marks 10 years since Cork venue the Pavilion, run by Pat Conway, Stevie G and Joe Kelly, closed its doors. It left an indelible mark on me and so many music lovers. Friendships were formed there, ideas were hatched, bands were watched, and DJs filled the floors. On this episode of the TPOE podcast, a whole host of the people who love…

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Is Jesus Real? 28:30

4d ago28:30

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Jesus Christ may be the most famous person who ever lived. But how do we know he did? While billions of people believe Jesus was the most important figure in world history, many others reject the idea that he even existed at all. Join Gary Kent on a journey through the land of Israel as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, and look at the top 10 di…

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The Russian Revolution ~ Ben Silver 1:06:36

7d ago1:06:36

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Silver joins me to talk about The Russian Revolution. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Talking Histo…

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Moses Part 3: The Exodus 28:30

14d ago28:30

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On the shores of the Red Sea, God performed his final act of judgment against the Egyptians and his most powerful act of deliverance on behalf of the Israelites. While the Egyptian armies rushed to slaughter their recently released slaves, God parted the waters of the Red Sea and commanded the Israelites to cross on dry land. The very path that off…

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TPOE 316: Oh Boland 1:06:26

14d ago1:06:26

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Niall Murphy is Oh Boland, from Tuam, Co Galway, and currently based in Dublin. They've released three albums since the band started over 10 years ago - third LP Western Leisure came out May 31. On this episode of the TPOE podcast, Niall talks through all the songs on the album, touring the US, and their journey as a band. Plus going country!Oh Bol…

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Moses Part 2: The Exile 28:30

18d ago28:30

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After fleeing Egypt, Moses wandered through the desert to Midian, where he was welcomed by Jethro, the high priest of Midian. Moses spent forty years in Midian, tending Jethro’s sheep, marrying, having children, and writing the first five books of the Bible. Despite this new life, God had other plans. Appearing in a burning bush, God called Moses t…

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58 - Communications during a crisis with Sally Thomas and Chris Fairbairn 42:52

14d ago42:52

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“In crisis situations, don't try and save face in front of us. Tell us the warts and all. Tell us the reality of the situation here. If we're going in with one hand tied behind our back, then it isn't going to end well.” In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the value of effective communication…

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The Golden Age of Piracy ~ Alex Hylton 1:13:23

14d ago1:13:23

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Send us a Text Message. Alex Hylton joins me to talk about the Golden Age of Of Piracy and in particular the facsinating story of Phillip Ashton. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21…

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Rasputin ~ Charlie Lewis 1:02:20

21d ago1:02:20

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Send us a Text Message. Charlie Lewis joins me to talk about someone who has been the subject of many myths and legends, Rasputin. Healer, mystic, royal advisor and general bad egg. The actual story of Rasputin is just as wild as any legend that might have popped up since. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related …

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Moses Part 1: The Death Decree 28:30

28d ago28:30

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The story of Moses and the Exodus is central to the faith of millions of Christians and Jews. It has captivated people with its messages of freedom and deliverance. In this program we’ll explore Moses’ early life. Hidden by his mother as an infant to save him, Moses was rescued by an unlikely heroine—the daughter of the man who threatened his life.…

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TPOE 314: James Vincent McMorrow 1:19:50

1M ago1:19:50

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Dublin singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow released his seventh studio album Wide Open, Horses on June 14 and talks through its 13 songs on this track-by-track interview on the TPOE podcast.--From the press release: In 2023, he brought Wide Open, Horses to life—on stage. He booked two nights at The National Concert Hall in Dublin, recorded a h…

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57 - Housing Bill part 4: An interview with housing minister Paul McLennan 30:09

26d ago30:09

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Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay conclude their series on the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with an interview with the minister responsible for bringing the legislation through Parliament, housing minister Paul McLennan. The wide-ranging discussion centred on measures in the proposed legislation such as rent controls, homelessness and domest…

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Diogenes ~ Finlay Christie 51:32

28d ago51:32

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Send us a Text Message. Finlay Christie joins me to talk about the craziest of all the philosophers, Diogenes. From bullying Plato to defecating in public, the original cynic was as wild as they come. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people…

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TPOE 313: Niamh Regan 55:30

1M ago55:30

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Galway artist Niamh Regan released her second album Come As You Are on May 31. On this episode we talk through all 10 of its tracks, as well as a not-very-secret hidden track, plus some of the fun things that she's experienced since releasing debut album Hemet in 2020.--From the press release: Since its release, Niamh has embarked on headline tours…

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Stalin ~ Dimitri Bakanov 1:19:27

1M ago1:19:27

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Send us a Text Message. Dimitri Bakanov joins me to discuss one of history's most infamous figures, Joseph Stalin. Very interesting chatting to Dimitri about this as someone who was actually born in The Soviet Union before it disbanded. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. Thi…

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TPOE 312: Winter Aid 1:09:54

1M ago1:09:54

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San Francisco-based Irish musician Shane Culloty aka Winter Aid released his second album under the moniker, titled Pull the Sky Inside, on May 17. He talks through all 15 songs on the record on this episode of the TPOE podcast.--The 15-song collection, produced with Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, The Decemberists) and Chuck Johnson (Daniel Bachman, C…

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MK Ultra ~ Rob Mulholland 55:41

1M ago55:41

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Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode is with my good mate Rob Mulholland. He wanted to talk about the weird experiments and covert operations intelligence agencies have launched and I decided to narrow it down to the role of LSD and operation MK Ultra where the CIA drugged people with LSD to test things like mind control. It's the kind of thi…

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What is Stress? – The Huge Nutritional Cost of Chronic Stress 28:30

1M ago28:30

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In today's hectic and demanding society, we often feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. It is reported that over a quarter of the population is suffering from severe stress at any time. And 51% of adults who felt stressed reported feeling depressed, and 61% reported feeling anxious. Of the people who said they had felt stress at some point in the…

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TPOE 311: Villagers 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Conor O'Brien aka Villagers released their sixth studio album That Golden Time on May 10 via Domino Records and talks through its 10 tracks on this episode of the TPOE podcast.----From the press release: After the band-centred sessions of its predecessor Fever Dreams, That Golden Time’s solo-centric core was not forced on O’Brien by lockdown. “For …

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Roger Casement: Irish Indiana Jones ~ John Meagher 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

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Send us a Text Message. John Meagher becomes our first return guest! Another awesome pick by John as we chat about the amazing Roger Casement. A man known as the Irish Indiana Jones, who bravely challenged the evils of his time. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a t…

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The Patriot – Thomas Meagher 28:30

2M ago28:30

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Thomas Meagher was an Irish Nationalist who participated in the infamous Young Irelander Rebellion in 1848. The rebellion was a desperate attempt to gain independence from the British Crown and to set up an Irish republic. For his role in the rebellion Meagher was tried and sentenced to penal transportation to Van Diemen’s Land, (Tasmania) in Austr…

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56 - Housing Bill part 3: Domestic abuse with Michelle Meldrum, Eileen McMullan and Sophie Berry 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their look into the new Housing Bill with a look at the duties expected of social landlords regarding domestic abuse. Under the proposed legislation, social landlords will have to provide support to tenants experiencing rent arrears or risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, and to publish a policy on how…

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TPOE 310: Belters Only 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Dublin dance duo Robbie G and Bissett aka Belters Only are one of the hottest acts in the country. With tunes like 'Make Me Feel Good' to their name and having co-produced the Ivor Novello-nominated 'Giving Me' with Jazzy, they sold out the 3Arena in Dublin in less than 30 minutes in 2023. Over the June bank holiday weekend, they're putting on thei…

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Franz Hasel – The Soldier Who Defied Hitler 28:30

2M ago28:30

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On a mild Saturday in 1939, a letter arrived at a German farmhouse that changed the family’s world. It was a summons from the draft board for the 40-year-old Franz Hasel to attend the recruitment office in Frankfurt the following Monday. Because he was a pacifist, Hasel was assigned as a private to the Pioneer Company 699, which built roads, bridge…

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Ovid ~ Ben Pope 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week my guest was Ben Pope. Ben chose to talk about the great Roman poet Ovid who was alive during arguably the most pivotal moment in all Roman history. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know …

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TPOE 309: Pillow Queens 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

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Pillow Queens (singer Pamela Connolly, bassist Sarah Corcoran, guitarist Cathy McGuinness, and drummer Rachel Lyons) released their third album Name Your Sorrow on April 19 and talk through all 12 songs on it in this interview.---From the press release: It finds the group at their most vulnerable and self-assured as they explore themes of queerness…

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The First Crusade Part 2 ~ Horatio Gould 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of our episode on the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-t…

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55 - The Housing Bill part 2: Homelessness prevention duties with Ewan Aitken 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black put the Holyrood turmoil to one side and continue their exploration of various elements of the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with a look at proposed new homelessness prevention measures. The legislation will introduce an ‘ask and act’ duty on social landlords and other bodies, such as health boards and the po…

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TPOE 308: Fears 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Dublin-born, London-based Constance Keane aka Fears released her second album affinity on Tulle Records in March 2024. She talks through the 10 tracks on the album on this episode of the TPOE podcast. One part of the post-punk band M(h)aol, she also discusses their past year and latest single 'Pursuit', the first on which Keane takes lead vocals.--…

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The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages 28:30

3M ago28:30

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No image more perfectly pictures happiness than a couple in love walking down the aisle on their wedding day. Everyone walks down the aisle dreaming of living happily ever after with the love of their life. But, for many married couples, falling in love, walking down the aisle and saying, “I do,” was the easy part. Living happily ever after is the …

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The First Crusade Part 1 ~ Horatio Gould 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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Send us a Text Message. Horatio Gould joins Khalid to talk about the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Part 2 will be released next week as episode 22 Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people wh…

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TPOE 307: Simple Kid 49:04

3M ago49:04

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Kieran McFeely aka Simple Kid released two acclaimed albums in the noughties before seeming to disappear around 2008. He sold his guitar and packed away his gear. A decade would pass before he went looking for the boxes in his attic. Simple Kid released third album Simple Kid 3: Health & Safety in 2022, and played a show at Whelan's in April 2023.N…

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The Kronstadt Rebellion ~ Alexei Sayle 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

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Send us a Text Message. Unusual episode this week as I made a guest appearance on the Alexei Sayle Podcast. We basically recorded an episode of Comedians Talking History and decided to cross post it. The beginning of this episode has Alexei asking questions about myself and my comedy but feel free to skip ahead to the history stuff if that's what y…

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Chernobyl – Lethal Legacy 28:30

3M ago28:30

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The nuclear explosion at Chernobyl on the 26th April, 1986, was the worst man-made disaster in history. 50 tonnes of radiation were released into the atmosphere. It contaminated millions of acres of forests and farmlands, causing death and destruction. The disaster provides insights into the devastating effects of sin. It also provides insights int…

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TPOE 306: Anamoe Drive 54:38

3M ago54:38

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Anamoe Drive is the solo project of Thumper frontman and guitarist Oisín Leahy Furlong. He released his debut album Breakfast in Bed via Faction Records on March 8 and talks through it track by track on this episode of the TPOE podcast.Oisin says Breakfast in Bed is a breakup album told in three parts. The non-linear narrative flits between the thr…

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Harry Moffitt 48:23

3M ago48:23

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This episode, your host Adrian Redlich speaks with Harry Moffitt, Managing Director at Stotan Group & APAC Director at the Mission Critical Team Institute. www.merrickscapital.com This podcast is intended to provide general background information only and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice or any other form of advice or recommendat…

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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle 28:45

3M ago28:45

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With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

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9/11 ~ Dead Men Tom 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

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Send us a Text Message. Tom from the Dead Men Talking Podcast joins Khalid to talk about 9/11. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians …

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Tom Richards – ANZAC Champion 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Like most small towns and villages around Australia, Emmaville has its war memorial, complete with the names of those who volunteered from this area. But the name of Emmaville’s most remarkable son is not here, for by the time he enlisted, he had long moved away — Tom Richards. Richards' grew up to be an athletic young man, and his speed, strength …

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TPOE 305: Havvk 1:10:55

3M ago1:10:55

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Singer/bassist Julie Hough and guitarist Matthew Harris from Dublin-based pop-punk trio Havvk talk through all the tracks on their third album To Fall Asleep, released on Veta Records.Julie's battles with insomnia are one of the influences on the album. She says: “I was waking up with an unshakable feeling of urgency, like I was forgetting somethin…

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The Beatles ~ Rob Thomas 1:21:12

3M ago1:21:12

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Send us a Text Message. The King of Bootle Rob Thomas joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Liverpool legends, The Beatles. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e…

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The Cattle Empire 28:30

3M ago28:30

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"The Outback" is a colloquial name for the vast desert region that comprises most of Australia's interior. It describes the emptiness, remoteness, and the huge distances of inland Australia. In fact, nothing says 'Australia' quite like our Outback. And you can find a little of the Outback in every state of mainland Australia. The open spaces that s…

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TPOE 304: Danny Carroll 56:46

3M ago56:46

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Dublin singer-songwrriter Danny Carroll released his debut solo album I am the Cheese on March 1. He talks through the nine tracks on this TPOE 304.---Press release: Part of the Dublin music scene for years, Danny Carroll is co-curator of A Litany Of Failures compilation series showcasing independent artists from across Ireland. Having gigged in va…

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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire 35:21

3M ago35:21

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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

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Charlotte Despard ~ Kathryn Mather 1:21:57

3M ago1:21:57

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Send us a Text Message. Kathryn Mather joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Suffragette leader Charlotte Despard. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/…

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