Best Paul O Mahony Podcasts (2024)

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The Aoife Cooke Story - Pt 1: 2;46-2:32 in 10 months 44:37

4h ago44:37

44:37

In part 1 of The Aoife Cooke Story, we examine how she made the leap from plateaued club runner to Irish national marathon champion in just 10 months (from 2:46 - 2:32). This is a detailed analysis of how a struggling club runner is lifted from the mire of mediocrity to the glory and limelight of national stardom.…

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Family reunification to get harder in Sweden, and is now a good time to buy property? 16:35

14h ago16:35

16:35

Family reunification clampdown, Swedish town's one-krona plots go viral, and is now a good time to buy property? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's deputy editor Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Immigration Swedish government announces new plans to limit family reunification permits P…

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Missing God...and other hungers of the heart (John 6:1-15; 28 July 2024) 9:24

5d ago9:24

9:24

Send us a Text Message. A response to John 6:1-15, using a poem by Dennis O'Driscoll, Missing God. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Shabbat shalom! The peace of the sabbath be with us all (Mark 6:30-34; 21 July 2024) 8:59

6d ago8:59

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Mark 6:30-34 on the need for rest and a day of rest. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscritpureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Starry, starry night...in the Negev Desert (Ephesians 1:3-14; 14 July 2024) 11:06

9d ago11:06

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Send us a Text Message. A wider than usual reflection on Ephesians 1:3-14, taking us to the sense of wonder before creation and the relationship between science and religion. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditation…

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'How can Sweden leave behind a citizen who was sentenced to death?' 22:24

13d ago22:24

22:24

In this week's Sweden in Focus we speak to Vida Mehrannia, the wife of the Karolinska Institute researcher Ahmedreza Djalali who was sentenced to death in Iran in 2017 and was not part of a recent prisoner exchange that saw two Swedes return home. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week Vida Mehrannia. She talks about why the family moved to Sweden,…

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Where does Paul get his resilience from? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 7 July 2024) 13:10

18d ago13:10

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Almedalen special: Why does Sweden make life so hard for foreign talent? 23:34

15d ago23:34

23:34

In this special episode of Sweden in Focus James Savage travels to the Almedalen political week on Gotland, where he asks the chief economist of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Sven-Olov Daunfeldt, whether things might get better for work permit holders any time soon. Also in this episode: Russia is waging a hybrid war against European cou…

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Paul Griffiths' journey to sub 3 and becoming coach 1:01:34

15d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We look at Paul Griffiths' journey to running sub 3 and how and why he became a coach.

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The Popperian Podcast #36 – James Kierstead – ‘Education for Science and Democracy’ 1:13:16

20d ago1:13:16

1:13:16

This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with James Kierstead. They speak about James’ most recent article ‘Education for science and democracy’ (https://www.elgaronline.com/downloadpdf/edcollchap/book/9781802208542/book-part-9781802208542-7.pdf), as well as falsification as a criterion of empirical s…

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Death is not strange...strange is life! (Mark 5:21-43; 30 June 2024) 9:22

25d ago9:22

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the two-fold story of the woman with the haemorrhage and the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:21-43). Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Anger over prisoner swap with Iran, and how strawberries fuel Sweden's gangs 19:29

27d ago19:29

19:29

Strawberries linked to organised crime, US designates Swedish neo-Nazis as terrorists, opinion divided over prisoner swap with Iran. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Crime Illegal Swedish strawberry sales raise billions of kronor…

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Faith in unsettled times (Mark 4:35-41; 23 June 2024). 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Mark 4:35-41, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsussciptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Sweden's most offensive words and a bad night for the far right 25:36

29d ago25:36

25:36

Celebrate Midsummer like a Swede, EU election analysis, Sweden's most offensive words. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Midsummer The Local's ultimate guide to Midsummer's Eve 2024 European Elections Who are the winners and los…

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Nothing is so beautiful as a tree!! (with apologies to GM Hopkins; Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Mark 4:26-34; 16 June 2024) 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the parables in Mark 4:26-34, with a look at trees in the Bible especially in Genesis and Ezekiel. Written and spoke by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscritpureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Three parties risk European elimination as Sweden goes to the polls 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

Striking nurses, European election preview, Sweden Democrats' anti-Arab trolling, how can Sweden get more inclusive? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Healthcare strike Nurses in Sweden launch first strike in 16 years European e…

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Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel? 20:06

1M ago20:06

20:06

Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Iran Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits…

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The Popperian Podcast #35 – David Edmonds – ‘Murder in the Vienna Circle’ 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with David Edmonds. They speak about David’s book The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle Amazon.com: The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle: 9780691164908: Edmonds, David: Books David Edmonds is …

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Who told you that you were naked?... (Genesis 3:9-15; 9 June 2024) 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Genesis 3:9-15, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.i www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Eating together, becoming one. (Corpus Christi; 2 June 2024) 10:04

2M ago10:04

10:04

Send us a Text Message. A general reflection on the Eucharist for the feat of Corpus Christi, 2024. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles? 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

This week in Sweden in Focus: Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden combat discrimination? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren and our Nordic correspondent Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Greg Fernando, the founder of New to Sweden, an organis…

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INTERVIEW - Sweden's labour migration clampdown will harm green transition: Green Party leader 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts. After a turbulent period for the party, the Greens recently put in place a new leadership duo: Daniel Helldén, previously vice mayor of Stockholm, an…

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The love of the Triune God, poured into our hearts (Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:14-17) 10:09

2M ago10:09

10:09

Send us a Text Message. A reflection for Trinity Sunday based on the second reading and the Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal grows and Taylor Swift hits Stockholm 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones, Stoc…

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18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

We examine how posh-boy James Whittington (36yrs - 3 young kids - big city job with long hours - only runs 4 times per week) has gone from newbie runner in May 2023 with 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months and how he'll press on to run sub 2:25 in less than 18 months of running. James 'Rees-Mogg' Whittington's story will blow your mind...…

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Pentecost [singular] and Pentecosts [plural] (Acts 2:1-11, 19 May 2024 9:37

2M ago9:37

9:37

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Acts 2:1-11, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden, and how likely is a 4-day week? 15:10

2M ago15:10

15:10

In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. -- Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast…

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The Popperian Podcast #34 – Elliott Sober and Mehmet Elgin – ‘Karl Popper’s Changing Assessment of Evolutionary Theory’ 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Elliott Sober and Mehmet Elgin. They speak about Karl Popper’s analysis of evolutionary theory, how it changed over time, what he saw in the theory which made it less than scientific, and what he got wrong. Elliott Sober is Hans Reichenbach Professor and W…

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The ascension of the Lord: Go into all the world and preach the gospel (Mark 16:15-20; 12 May 2024) 12:04

2M ago12:04

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Mark 16:15-20 for the feast of the ascension. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie www.bibleweek.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Why do we get a day off for Ascension and who's the new joint leader of Sweden's Green Party? 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader? -- Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Foc…

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"God does not have favourites": the courage of the radically new (Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; 5 May 2024) 11:15

3M ago11:15

11:15

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Popperian Podcast #33 – Flavio Del Santo – ‘Karl Popper and the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics’ 1:15:35

3M ago1:15:35

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Flavio Del Santo. They speak about Karl Popper’s changing theories about, and proposed experiments for, understanding the foundations of quantum mechanics, from his earliest publications and up until his death. Flavio Del Santo is Schrödinger Fellow at the…

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How can Sweden attract and retain skilled foreigners? 29:42

3M ago29:42

29:42

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Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

The Stablemaster speaks to Stablemate Duncan Epping about his epic endeavour to go sub 3hrs in Rotterdam.

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Walking together the Synodal Pathway (Easter 5b; Acts 9:26-31; 28 April 2024 ) 9:24

3M ago9:24

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection inspired by Acts 9:26-31, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices 17:05

3M ago17:05

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50 years of Abba, children’s residence permit row, Sweden regressing on rule of law 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

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The Good Shepherd image and its illuminating strangeness (Easter 4b; John 10:11-8; 21 April 2014) 9:22

3M ago9:22

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Send us a Text Message. A commentary on John 10:11-18, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.

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Matter matters before God! ( Easter 3B; Luke 24:35-48;14 April 2024) 9:27

3M ago9:27

9:27

Send us a Text Message. A meditation on Luke 24:35-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Gender law splits government and will there be a Swedish pope? 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

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Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.

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Living doubts and dead certainties (Easter 2B; John 20:19-31; 7 April 2024) 11:17

4M ago11:17

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-31. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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When is an ending not an ending? Mark 16:1-8 (Easter Vigil 2024) 10:51

4M ago10:51

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Send us a Text Message. A commentary on Mark 16:1-8, the gospel for the Easter vigil in Year B. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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How happy are Swedes? 15:12

4M ago15:12

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Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons 33:02

4M ago33:02

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The Stablemaster’s back with a bang. New season focuses on how to break 3hrs and 2:30 for the marathon with live case studies. We’ll look at people I’m coaching as they go after their big goals. Plus all the usual malarkey.

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Christ is risen! He is truly risen! (Easter Sunday: 31 March 2024) 10:48

4M ago10:48

10:48

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on John 20:1-18 (the full Gospel), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsrptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Waffle Day, terror arrests, Christian Democrats and Sweden Democrats in war of words 16:00

4M ago16:00

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A double entry: into Jerusalem...and into Holy Week (Palm Sunday, 24 March 2024) 9:37

4M ago9:37

9:37

Send us a Text Message. Not so much a reflection on the readings of the day but an invitation to look forward to the great events which give us new life in Christ. The traditional understanding of redemption (payment and punishment) is replaced by the core teaching of the Gospel of John: God so loved the world... Written and presented by Kieran J. …

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New migration numbers and why a Swedish kids' magazine ignores prudish parents 14:32

4M ago14:32

14:32

This week: New migration stats and a uniquely Swedish kids' magazine. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, and we also chat to the editor of KP, Lukas Björkman, about the children's magazine's enduringly popularity in a digital age and how to stay relevant by listening to children and ignoring parents. Here…

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