Best The Go Abroad Pod Podcasts (2024)

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New Zealand Awaits with UoA's Ashley Monaghan 26:12

3h ago26:12

26:12

Ashley Monaghan, regional manager for North America at the University of Auckland, shares her insights on studying abroad in New Zealand. She reflects on her journey in international education, her own experiences studying abroad, and what makes New Zealand a distinctive destination for students. Monaghan also discusses the recruitment strategies s…

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

28m ago31:07

31:07

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

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He's Back - But At What Cost? 31:07

2d ago31:07

31:07

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

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Pre-Election Tension: Frightful Times Require Determined Minds 1:45:45

5d ago1:45:45

1:45:45

We are back on this Halloween to discuss the home stretch of a very spooky election season! We give our thoughts and perspectives on how the election might turn out, the failure of the Harris Walz ticket end of our current political system in general to even come close to adequately dealing with the many crises we face both in the short and long te…

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

34m ago30:13

30:13

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

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Garbage Flies In The Final Election Countdown 30:13

3h ago30:13

30:13

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

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

5d ago9:31

9:31

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

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Last Chance For Harris & Trump - Taster Pod 9:31

5d ago9:31

9:31

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

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

7d ago39:51

39:51

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

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'Paris Is Always a Good Idea' with AUP’s Amanda Carroll 23:22

7d ago23:22

23:22

Amanda Carroll, Associate Director of Admissions at American University, Paris (AUP), shares her journey into international education and the unique offerings of AUP. She covers the application process for North American students, the familiarity of the liberal arts education model abroad, and vibrant student life in the heart of the City of Light.…

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

12d ago28:18

28:18

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

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Donald's Mental Decline & Harris Gloves Off (18 Days To Go!) 28:18

12d ago28:18

28:18

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

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Helping Students Take the Leap: A Conversation with Cosplay Counselor Irene Yu 35:20

22d ago35:20

35:20

Have you ever imagined combining the worlds of cosplay and international education counseling? Meet Irene Yu, a vibrant college and career specialist from Orange County, CA who does just that! Irene shares her journey into international education, her unique approach to counseling students, and the importance of studying abroad. She discusses the b…

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The Harris Lead Slips - Irishman In America 6:58

19d ago6:58

6:58

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

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Harris Lead Slips, Musk & Obama Play The Crowd 6:57

19d ago6:57

6:57

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

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

23d ago29:12

29:12

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

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Less Barriers More Reef: Making Studying Abroad Easy with JCU Alumna Kaysha Kenney 35:18

21d ago35:18

35:18

Emma and Ashley sit down with Kaysha Kenney, a recent graduate of James Cook University in Australia, to unveil her inspiring journey in the field of marine biology amidst the vibrant backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef. Raised in Southern California with a passion for the ocean, Kaysha shares how this love drove her to pursue both a BSc in Biology …

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

26d ago32:25

32:25

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

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How Do You Swing A State? 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

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

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‘Rising Tides Raise All Ships’ with AIRR-NA Co-Founder Jim Pierson 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

In the inaugural episode, hosts Emma and Ashley welcome Jim Pierson, Senior Manager at University College Dublin and co-founder of the Association of International Regional Representatives in North America (AIRR-NA). Together, they delve into the evolving role of international representatives and the pivotal mission of AIRR-NA while emphasizing the…

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Perspectives of the Deep Political Landscape, Now and in the Future (Part 1) 1:26:53

1M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Recorded on September 26, 2024. Jeremy reflects upon his experience at the recent Independent National Convention in Denver, Colorado, which leads into a larger discussion of the overall landscape of third party and nonaligned politics, and the depths of infiltration within these circles. https://www.inc24.us/ https://www.infowars.com/posts/exclusi…

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38 Days To Go! 7:00

1M ago7:00

7:00

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

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

1M ago7:39

7:39

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

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

1M ago32:53

32:53

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

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Introducing The Go Abroad Pod! 2:44

1M ago2:44

2:44

See you soon! Send us a text Don't forget to follow us on our socials! IG - @thegoabroadpod TikTok - thegoabroadpodBy The Go Abroad Pod

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

1M ago34:14

34:14

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

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Eyes On Springfield 45 Days Out, P Diddy & The States That Swing. 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

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

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

2M ago30:26

30:26

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

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

2M ago6:04

6:04

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

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

2M ago6:04

6:04

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

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The Fall of the Fake Republic (Antedote 9/9/24) 1:22:47

2M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Recorded on Monday September 9 2024 We talk about last month's DNC and the subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump by Robert Kennedy Jr and unveiling of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign. We discuss how this endorsement and the valid issues RFK Jr brings to the table, largely due to shortcomings and in many cases outright failures of th…

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

2M ago34:01

34:01

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

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Harris vs Trump Big Debate Preview, Band, Vance & Tucker Live 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

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

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

2M ago30:39

30:39

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

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51- Don't Peer Pressure Strangers Into Eating Your Fudge (Cape Reinga & Auckland, New Zealand) 1:10:51

2M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In this episode, Brooke & Makaella talk about the end of their trip together in New Zealand. Stories consist of a car breaking down, Karen's coming out, bar hopping, not tipping, getting sick off fancy milk... you name it! Come feel like you're reminiscing in the room with them! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broo…

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

2M ago28:41

28:41

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

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Did The DNC Hope Fest Deliver? 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

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

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

3M ago30:58

30:58

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

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The Harris-Walz Ticket 1:09:20

3M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Recorded on August 9, 2024. Correction: Jake Tapper and Monica Lewinsky were never classmates, they once dated. I got my facts mixed up and apologize for that. Greg We discuss the pick of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' VP, from both a domestic and foreign policy standpoint, and some reasons for cautious and guarded optimism in a very tenuous time. --- …

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

3M ago33:00

33:00

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

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Has Donald Trump Been Forced To Debate Kamala Harris? 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

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

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Live From Paris - Irishman Running Abroad Olympic Special 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

Jarlath Regan is joined by athletics writer and commentator Cathal Dennehy to get a preview of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. He gives his predictions, medal hopes, dark horses and much much more. Sonia O'Sullivan is deep in the preparations with her daughter Sophie so Jarlath is flying solo this week. It gives him the chance to …

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Biden Steps Down, Harris Steps Up, and Netanyahu Storms the Capitol 2.0 1:45:25

3M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Recorded on July 27, 2024 We are back to discuss Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election, VP Kamala Harris as Presidential candidate and her Vice Presidential choices, and Benjamin Netanyahu's storming of the Capitol 2.0, as well as his meetings with Biden, Harris, and Donald Trump. Correction: the President of the Teamsters Unio…

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Can Kamala Harris Do It? - Irishman In America Podcast 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

Joe Biden’s decision to step away along with Kamala Harris’s decision to step up has energised the USA. Is the optimism justified? Marion McKeone explains to Jarlath Regan how the new candidate has confounded GOP strategists. As endorsements and donations for Harris pour in, are Republicans panicking? Is the panic justified? Marion looks ahead to w…

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Can Kamala Harris Do It? 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

Joe Biden’s decision to step away along with Kamala Harris’s decision to step up has energised the USA. Is the optimism justified? Marion McKeone explains to Jarlath Regan how the new candidate has confounded GOP strategists. As endorsements and donations for Harris pour in, are Republicans panicking? Is the panic justified? Marion looks ahead to w…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath , JD Vance, and Our Continuing Uncharted Political Reality 2:09:08

3M ago2:09:08

2:09:08

Recorded on July 18, 2024 We are back to discuss the assassination attempt against Donald Trump this past weekend, Senator JD Vance as Trump's VP, the questionable political future of Joe Biden, and a collection of other related topics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/us/politics/rnc-day-3-speakers.html https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-net…

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Bonus RNC Episode Now Available! 1:01

4M ago1:01

1:01

Extra Extra Podcast Announcement! After one of the most bizarre weeks in US political history Marion McKeone joins Jarlath on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a special bonus episode to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the RNC and Biden's imminent resignation from the Presidential race. Join us a s a member to hear the whole t…

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Bonus Episode Now Available - Live From The RNC 1:01

4M ago1:01

1:01

Extra Extra Podcast Announcement! After one of the most bizarre weeks in US political history Marion McKeone joins Jarlath on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a special bonus episode to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the RNC and Biden's imminent resignation from the Presidential race. Join us a s a member to hear the whole t…

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What All Runners Need To Eat - Irishman Running Abroad 30:28

4M ago30:28

30:28

What should every runner have in their grocery cart every week without fail? If temptation is an issue for you, having Sonia’s shopping list to keep you on the straight and narrow, it might be the difference between a diet PB and a DNF. This week she opens her cupboards and lets us see what’s inside. What foods will always work for a runner trying …

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Biden Refuses To Bow Out - Irishman In America 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

When your mental faculties are called into question it’s best to keep embarrassing gaffs to a minimum. In a week when President Biden was hearing it from all angles he hit two gaff homers back to back while standing at the plate after the NATO summit. Is time up for Joe? Will the dogged determination that has served him so well, be the rock on whic…

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