Best Tiago Silva Podcasts (2025)

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Women's Power and Patronage with Tiago Veloso Silva 42:43

12d ago42:43

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Due to popular demand our podcast producer Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva has finally come on to the other side of the mic as one of our expert guests! We chat ‘soft power’, definitions of patronage, Agnes Ní Máelsechlainn ‘An Caillech Mór’ (d.1196), St Mary’s Arrouaisian monastery, Clonard, & reflections on the study of medieval Irish history. Tia…

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Isabel de Clare (d.1220) with Dr John Marshall 58:48

26d ago58:48

58:48

"I have no claim to anything here save through her". These are the reputed words of one of the most famous knights in English history, William Marshal, describing his wife Isabel, daughter of Aoife and Strongbow. In honour of St Valentine's Day Dr John Marshall (Lancaster University) gives us the full story of Isabel de Clare — a fascinating noblew…

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Bonus episode: Interpreting the 'Anglo-Norman' Invasion with Dr Colin Veach 24:09

1M ago24:09

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As a follow up to our episode on the English Conquest with Dr Colin Veach (University of Hull) we examine the bias inherent in the contemporary sources, including the famous Laudabiliter papal bull, the works of Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis/Gerald de Barri) , and the 'Song of Dermot and the Earl'. We also discuss how historians can best app…

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1169: The English Conquest of Ireland with Dr Colin Veach 54:22

1M ago54:22

54:22

Happy St Brigit's weekend! (For links to Brigit content see below). Instead of Brigit we were eager to release an episode we recorded just before Christmas with the brilliant Dr Colin Veach, from the University of Hull, on the English colonisation of Ireland, which may be known to some of you as the Anglo-Norman Invasion. Today’s episode mostly foc…

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Fashion and clothing with Mairéad Finnegan 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

In this episode, Niamh Wycherley interviews Mairéad Finnegan, a PhD researcher in Maynooth University, about dress, clothing and fashion in late medieval Ireland (12th to 16th centuries). Mairéad brilliantly paints a vivid picture of how a medieval Irish person would express their ethnic identity, status, gender or community through their clothes a…

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St Columbanus and the Merovingians with Dr Alexander O'Hara 52:32

2M ago52:32

52:32

Happy New Year! To soothe fragile minds after the Christmas break we are easing you in to 2025 with St Columbanus part 2 — a further, more relaxed, reflection, on the career and legacy of Irish monastic founder Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara. Do listen to our previous episode from November 22nd first if you get the chance. In this episode, we …

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AI Review 🚀🥊 Cyrus Rustom 🥊 “From Marine to Fitness Maverick: Cyrus Rustom’s Game-Changing Fitness Revolution” 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

Episode Title: “From Marine to Fitness Maverick: Cyrus Rustom’s Game-Changing Fitness Revolution” Host: 🤖 AI Review Guest: 🥊 Cyrus Rustom, CEO of Boxica & Director of The Crucible Athlete In this unique AI-powered review of The Race Space Podcast, we dive into the fascinating conversation with Cyrus Rustom. From his incredible journey as a Royal Ma…

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⭕From Battlefield to Peak Performance⭕ Overcoming Challenges and Championing Change – Cyrus Rustom’s Fitness Revolution 🔥 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

Episode Title: From Battlefield to Peak Performance: Overcoming Challenges and Championing Change – Cyrus Rustom’s Fitness Revolution Host: George Guest: Cyrus Rustom, CEO of Boxica and Director of The Crucible Athlete Contact details LinkedIn - https://shorturl.at/ge5n1 Instagram ⁠⁠@coachcyrus⁠⁠ Business ventures ⁠⁠Boxica ⁠⁠ Website - https://boxi…

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Law and Society with Prof. Liam Breatnach 58:45

3M ago58:45

58:45

Happy Christmas everyone! In today's episode, Professor Liam Breatnach (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies), one of Ireland's leading experts on the Old/Middle Irish language, medieval Irish law (so-called Brehon Law), poets and the Irish language, explains what the law tracts can tell us about medieval Irish society, the intellectual networks a…

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🔥 AI Review of the Episode: Conquering Obstacles – A Spartan Race Ambassador’s Journey of Grit, Fitness & Resilience 💪 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Participants: Spartan OG Ambassadors from the Middle East⁠Rajeev Kumar⁠, ⁠Ahmad Alnuaimi⁠, ⁠Hussain Mohammed⁠, ⁠Amin Mombani⁠, ⁠Gordana Golovic⁠Host: ⁠RA George⁠ Sign up for Spartan Trifecta in Dubai here - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8646/overview Use the codes below to get a 20% Discount ⁠GORDANA20⁠ ⁠AMIN20⁠ ⁠AHMED20⁠ ⁠RAJEEV20⁠ ⁠HUSS…

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🚨Beyond the Obstacles🚨 Climbing Walls & Breaking Limits - A Spartan Race Ambassador’s Perspective on Fitness, Grit, and the Spartan Spirit ⚡ 1:29:49

3M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Participants: Spartan OG Ambassadors from the Middle EastRajeev Kumar, Ahmad Alnuaimi, Hussain Mohammed, Amin Mombani, Gordana Golovic Host: RA George Sign up for Spartan Trifecta in Dubai here - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8646/overview Use the codes below to get a 20% Discount GORDANA20 AMIN20 AHMED20 RAJEEV20 HUSSAIN20 GEORGE20 Episo…

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The Material World of Medieval Ireland with Dr Sharon Greene 56:39

3M ago56:39

56:39

Today, Dr Sharon Greene tells us how archaeologists explore how people lived in the past, what they believed and so on through the material remains they left behind. This can sometimes confirm or deny what the written records tell us – but most often it adds another layer to our understanding medieval Ireland. We chat about disciplinary challenges,…

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St Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara 54:27

4M ago54:27

54:27

Happy anniversary to St Columbanus, famous as a monastic founder, and a symbol of a united Europe, who is remembered as having died on Nov 23rd in the year 615! (Happy birthday also to Dr O'Hara's wife! More info in episode). Columbanus aficionado Dr Alexander O'Hara brings us through Columbanus' auspicious beginnings as a handsome aristocrat in Le…

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Medieval Irish Manuscripts with Dr Chantal Kobel 56:07

4M ago56:07

56:07

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Chantal Kobel (Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University) to chat all about medieval Irish manuscripts (literally documents written by hand) and the various specialists skills and tools needed to read these precious historical sources. From palaeography (the study of old handwriting and writing systems) to …

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Muirchertach Ua Briain with Anthony Candon 55:48

5M ago55:48

55:48

This week we chat to Anthony Candon about one of the greatest men in Irish history — Muirchertach Ua Briain (c.1050–1119), king of Munster, arguably king of all Ireland, and great-grandson of Brian Bóru. Tony tells us all about Muirchertach's reputation as a great military leader, his influence on the Irish Church, his international status outside …

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🔥Arabian Warriors🔥 OCR Excellence - Tiago Rocha da Silva's OCR Passion and Fitness Wisdom 43:13

5M ago43:13

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Episode Name: Arabian Warriors & Beyond: OCR Excellence - Tiago Rocha da Silva's OCR Passion and Fitness Wisdom Guest: Tiago Rocha da Silva Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB + The Race Space Podcast) Date & Time: 17th Oct: 3:30 pm GST Arabian Warrior event⁠⁠ - 26th October registration link here https://shorturl.at/yhYTi In this episode, we dive into…

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🔥 Arabian Warriors 🔥 Warrior in the Making: Conquering the Desert Abiola Lawal’s Road to the ⚡Arabian Warriors Challenge ⚡ 47:45

5M ago47:45

47:45

Arabian Warrior Series Episode Name: Warrior in the Making Conquering the Desert Abiola Lawal’s Road to the Arabian Warriors Guest: Abiola Moshood Lawal Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB + The Race Space Podcast) Instagram for Abiola @Bigmfitness1 Email 📧: [email protected] Arabian Warrior event⁠ - 26th October registration link here https://s…

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🔥 Arabian Warriors 🔥 - From Fitness to Fierce: Sonia’s Global Adventures and ⚡Arabian Warrior Challenge ⚡ 37:30

5M ago37:30

37:30

🔥 Arabian Warrior Series 🔥 Guest: Sonia Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB + The Race Space Podcast) Contact info for Sonia Instagram @sonia_hd22 https://linktr.ee/soniahd22 Upcoming Business- https://nutripathos.com/ Arabian Warrior event - 26th October registration link here https://shorturl.at/yhYTi Podcast episode featuring Sonia on Travel Stories…

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An Introduction to Medieval Irish Literature with Dr Elizabeth Boyle 57:18

5M ago57:18

57:18

Welcome back to the second season of The Medieval Irish History Podcast! We are very excited to be back with you all! Today, in our very first episode of the new season, we are back with Dr Elizabeth Boyle to talk little bit about Early Irish Literature. You have probably heard about some key figures of medieval Irish literature, such as Cú Chulain…

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REPEAT — Adomnán of Iona (St Columba Part 2 with Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy) 49:35

6M ago49:35

49:35

ICYMI! In order to celebrate the anniversary of Adomnán on the 23rd of September, we are re-uploading the episode discussing saint Adomnán, one of the successors of Columba and writer of the Vita Columbae, with Prof. Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow). In this episode we focus on his primary monastic foundation, Iona, and his succe…

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Bonus episode: Saint Brigid at 1500 22:31

6M ago22:31

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This episode is excerpted from RTÉ Radio One's The History Show with Myles Dungan September 8th, 2024: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22430394/ Thanks a million to Myles, producer Lorcan & the whole team for having Dr Niamh Wycherley on to talk about St Brigid’s legacy, medieval Irish history, women in medieval Ireland, how medieval historia…

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SUMMER REPEAT - Sitric Silkenbeard, King of Dublin, with Prof Alex Woolf 53:24

7M ago53:24

53:24

In case you missed it! Inspired by the summer sun and tourist queues at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublinia, the Viking Splash Tour and the National Museum of Ireland (Kildare Street) etc, we bring you a REPEAT of our episode from May 24th dedicated to the man (partly) responsible for it all. In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews Prof Alex Wo…

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Medieval Queens and Queenship with Anne Connon 59:41

8M ago59:41

59:41

! Apologies for the poor sound quality! Unfortunately, this was recorded online, but we promise to fix this problem for Season 2 which should begin at the end of September. In the last episode of the season, Dr. Niamh Wycherley interviews Anne Connon on queens and queenship in medieval Ireland, a subject that has underpinned many episodes this seas…

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Queens of Medieval Ireland — Gormlaith (d. 948) with Prof. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh 57:35

8M ago57:35

57:35

In our penultimate episode of season 1 we were incredibly lucky to get Prof. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh (Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies, Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge) out to the recording studio in Maynooth University. We chatted all about Gormlaith (died 948), an aristocratic woman, queen, reputed poet, an…

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St Columba (Part 2) with Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy 48:30

9M ago48:30

48:30

We're back to continue our chat with Prof. Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow) about St Columba (aka Colum Cille). In this episode we focus on his primary monastic foundation, Iona, and his successor abbot Adomnán (d.704), famous in his own right as a saint, a stateman, a scholar, and a jurist. Prof. Clancy tells us about Adomnán's …

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St Columba (Part 1) with Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy 55:55

9M ago55:55

55:55

Part 2 out June 28th. In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley invites Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow) to discuss St Columba (aka Colum Cille aka Columbkille), the so-called warrior saint of medieval Ireland. St Columba is considered one of the main patron saints of Ireland together with St Brigit and St Patrick. Pa…

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1066! The Battle of Hastings — An Irish Perspective with Dr Caitlin Ellis 57:38

9M ago57:38

57:38

In 1066 Edward the Confessor died, an event that set in motion a tripartite dispute for the throne of England, ultimately won by William of Normandy. After the Battle of Hastings, forever immortalized in the Bayeux Tapestry, William acquired the epithet 'The Conqueror' and the fate of England and surrounding territories was forever changed. The bat…

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Sitric Silkenbeard, King of Dublin, with Dr Alex Woolf 53:09

10M ago53:09

53:09

In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews Dr Alex Woolf (University of St. Andrews) on Sitric Silkenbeard, arguably one of the best Dubliners of all time. How did he end up being the king of Dublin? What was he doing during the Battle of Clontarf? What happened to him afterwards? These questions are at the core of this week's episode of The Me…

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Queenship in the Irish Sea World with Dr Charles Insley 33:02

10M ago33:02

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Special bonus episode! An extra treat as part of our mini series on Irish Queens. In this episode Niamh and Dr Charles Insley (The University of Manchester) chat all about what Queens Aethelflaed (Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians), Emma of Normandy and Gormlaith of Dublin have in common. Dr Insley tells us about an overarching framework of queenship…

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🔥Emirati Excellence on the Global Marathon Stage🔥: Abdulla AlShehhi, First Emirati Runner to complete all 6 World Major Marathons 50:58

10M ago50:58

50:58

Guest: Abdulla AlShehhi, First Emirati Runner to complete all 6 World Major Marathons, Brand Ambassador of Under Armour Middle East, Runner for VitaminwellUAE & has completed 15 marathons Date: 09th May, Time: 15:30 GST Contact info for Abdulla AlShehhi Instagram: @abdullabinhajarAmbassador @underarmourme Runner @vitaminwelluaeSummary of the conver…

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The Book of Kells with Dr Donncha MacGabhann 54:34

10M ago54:34

54:34

In today's episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley and Dr Donncha MacGabhann explore The Book of Kells, one of Ireland's most famous medieval manuscripts. This Irish treasure now exhibited at Trinity College Dublin, displays a carefully crafted script and astonishing miniatures, which showcase the expertise of medieval Irish artistic expression. Where was it m…

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Winners and Losers at the Battle of Clontarf with Dr Denis Casey 49:12

11M ago49:12

49:12

The Battle of Clontarf (1014) was one of those unique and dividing moments in Irish History, but how much do we know about it? The traditional narrative of this event places the Irish fighting against the Norse invaders who held Dublin. Still, in this episode, Dr Denis Casey https://deniscasey.com/ shows us that this hypothesis is not entirely true…

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Early Irish Law with Prof. Robin Chapman Stacey 53:45

11M ago53:45

53:45

In this episode Prof. Robin Chapman Stacey (University of Washington) chats to Niamh and Tiago about medieval Ireland's unique and remarkable legal system and the huge volume of law tracts that survive in both Latin and the Irish language. With topics ranging from status and gender to what happens when you get stung by a neighbour's bee, we discuss…

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Ogham and the Early Irish language with Prof. David Stifter 53:50

12M ago53:50

53:50

Featuring the greatest periwinkle story ever told, this episode explores the evidence for the language spoken in Ireland in late antiquity with the highly entertaining Prof. David Stifter (Maynooth University). He tells us all about the uniqueness of the ogham/ogam writing script (which may or may not have been invented by a Kerryman) and how diffi…

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🔥 Alaa Akawi 🔥 From Grit to Greatness: Alaa Akawi's Adventures in OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond ❗ 1:51:00

12M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

Guest: Alaa Akawi Episode Name: Beyond Boundaries, From Grit to Greatness: Alaa Akawi's Adventures in OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Contact info for Alaa Akawi Instagram - @alaa_akawi https://tinyurl.com/yj5vjrh8 Artology Creative - A creative video content production boutique in Dubai IG @artologycreative…

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The historical Patrick with Terry O'Hagan 53:47

12M ago53:47

53:47

Continuing our tour of Ireland in late antiquity, this episode examines the life of the historical Patrick, the 'poster boy' of the period. Dr. Niamh Wycherley invites Terry O'Hagan, also known as blogger Vox Hiberionacum, to delve deep into the writings of Patrick, the real man behind Ireland's famous patron saint. Suggested reading: www.confessio…

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🔥 Dana Matar ,Co-founder of Peak Sports 🔥: Beyond the Trail, Summiting Peaks & Inspiring Lives Through Trail Running 53:15

12M ago53:15

53:15

Guest: Dana Matar Episode Name: Beyond the Trail, Summiting Peaks & Inspiring Lives Through Trail Running Guest: Dana Matar Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Contact info for Dana Matar Instagram: @dana.runsultras ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2j4vet9a⁠ Co-founder and director of Peak Sports Peak Sports website: ⁠https://peakssports.com/⁠ Peak Sports…

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🔴Redefining Limits🔴: Rajeev Kumar's Journey through OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond ⚡ 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Episode Name: Redefining Limits: Rajeev Kumar's Journey through OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Guest: Rajeev Kumar Date: 27th Feb & Time: 19:00 GST Instagram @raje3vkumar ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4c5w8934⁠ Summary of the conversation Rajeev began by providing insights into his fitness journey, highlighting his …

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Ireland and the Roman Empire with Dr Elva Johnston 52:18

1y ago52:18

52:18

In this episode, host Dr Niamh Wycherley explores the rich world of late antiquity (approx. 3rd to 7th centuries AD) with Dr Elva Johnston (School of History, UCD) when Irish elites imported wine, foodstuffs, fancy earbuds and Christianity from the Roman world. Dr Johnston makes the important distinction that Ireland wasn't 'part of' nor 'apart fro…

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🚨Veejay Jones 🚨 Chasing Greatness & Breaking Barriers! A Conversation on Veejay Jones's journey to victory & insights on thriving in OCR competitions 1:24:41

1y ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Guest: Veejay Jones is a Multiple Spartan World Champion & Youngest champion at the age of 16 Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast)Date: 15th Feb & Time: 04:00 pm MST Contact information Veejay Jones Veejay Jones - @veejay_jones http://tinyurl.com/3dvkehnd RPT Athletic Co @rptathletic http://tinyurl.com/rrvakf8f Website https://www.veejayjones.c…

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Queens of Medieval Ireland — Gormlaith (d. 1030) with Dr Catherine Swift 56:45

1y ago56:45

56:45

In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley and Dr Catherine Swift (Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick) take a deep dive into the complex contexts of the ultimate Queen of medieval Ireland, Gormlaith, daughter of Murchad, son of Finn (King of Leinster). Famous as the mother of kings and wife to kings, she was born into Leinster aristocracy and…

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🚨 Ryan Atkins 🚨 Conversation with The Greatest Of All Time, Racing the Limits & Conversation on Tough Mudder Infinity at AlUla and Spartan World Championship 38:01

1y ago38:01

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Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Guest: Ryan Atkins, Canadian Endurance athlete, climber, cyclist, OCR, World Champion. Passionate about being outside & pushing boundaries and redefining limits Date 13th Feb, 07:00 pm EST (04:00 am GST) Contact details for Ryan Atkins Instagram: @ ryanatkinsdiet http://tinyurl.com/2xt24w3h Facebook http://t…

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St Brigit with Prof. Catherine McKenna 52:36

1y ago52:36

52:36

Was Brigit a true feminist icon? Was she even real? Or merely made up by a man to exploit the veneration of a 'pagan' goddess? All this and more in our special St Brigit's Day episode with Prof. Catherine McKenna (Harvard University) to celebrate the Brigit 1500 commemorations in 2024. Happy St Brigit's Day! Niamh's suggested reading: Since the pod…

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Champion's Journey: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach. 1:18:51

1y ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Guest: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach. Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Date: 24th Jan + Time: 12 PST (00:00 GST) Recorded: Google Meet Contact Information: Instagram @mgbracing ⁠http://tinyurl.com/zun6rpmw⁠ Coaching ⁠https://www.mgb-racing.com/coach-mark⁠ YouTube channel: ⁠ht…

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Towns in medieval Ireland with Dr Michael Potterton 56:11

1y ago56:11

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Suggested reading now added below. Were towns introduced by vikings? Were the Irish settled around monastic centres? What actually is a 'town' and what is 'monastic'? In this episode, Dr. Niamh Wycherley invites Dr. Michael Potterton, lecturer in the Department of History at Maynooth University, to discuss some key aspects and intersections between…

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Queens of Medieval Ireland — Derbforgaill (d. 1193) with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 48:38

1y ago48:38

48:38

This episode explores the networks and social relations involving arguably the most famous woman of the Irish Middle Ages, Ireland's 'Helen of Troy' — Queen Derbforgaill of Bréifne. Host Dr Niamh Wycherley chats with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies about her independent wealth and status, whether she caused the En…

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🚨 Great conversation with Matt B. Davis 🚨 Obstacle Racing Media and Hybrid Fitness Media 1:32:14

1y ago1:32:14

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Conversation with Matt B. Davis: ⁠Obstacle Racing Media⁠ and ⁠Hybrid Fitness Media⁠ Guest: Matt B. Davis Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Date: 15th Jan Time: 01 pm EST/10 pm GST Recorded via Google Meet Contact info for Matt B. Davis Instagram ORM (Obstacle Racing Media ) @obstacleracingmedia ⁠http://tinyurl.com/33zezun5⁠ ⁠https://linktr.e…

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🚨 Unleashing the Legend, Trailblazing the OCR World 🚨: Conversation with Tom Maming, His Reign in Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage Race and Beyond 1:18:16

1y ago1:18:16

1:18:16

THE RACE SPACE PODCAST Guest: Tom Maming Host: RA George Date: 21st December Time 09:0am CST Contact info for Tom Maming Google Image for Tom Maming When you search for Spartan Trifecta Google Search 1 ⁠http://tinyurl.com/48zxwmav⁠ Google Search 2 ⁠http://tinyurl.com/yc6hjvd4⁠ Facebook: @ tom.maming ⁠http://tinyurl.com/5a64bb8f⁠ Instagram @tommamin…

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The vikings in Ireland with Prof. Clare Downham 46:09

1y ago46:09

46:09

Santa is not the only bearded guy bringing gifts around this time of year, the vikings are here! In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley explores the so-called viking age in medieval Ireland with Prof. Clare Downham, Professor of Medieval History at the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool. Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Fr…

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Christmas in Medieval Ireland — Bonus Episode 28:09

1y ago28:09

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Was Christmas a big deal in medieval Ireland? In this bonus episode host Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews some contributors to the recently launched Christmas and the Irish: a miscellany (Wordwell, 2023) edited by Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick's College Maynooth. Featuring: Prof David Stifter (MU), Tara Shields (QUB)…

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