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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Recorded live in Hollywood, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the week's news from America and the future of the AOC/Bernie Sanders partnership. It's been a packed week of trade war craziness, botched deportations, bizarre press releases and consumer worry - thankfully Marion can explain most of it to us in a way that makes us all less worried. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full hour long conversation now.

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Big Beautiful Announcement - Irishman in America Podcast 1:05:08

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Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they’ve been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump’s own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden’s service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He’s going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion’s big picture & predictions for the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com…

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Cobh 10 Sights & Sounds 2025 - Irishman In America 45:01

7 weeks ago45:01

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Powered by WHOOP the Sonia O’Sullivan Cobh 10 squad for 2025 assembled in the GOAT’s hometown this weekend. The time for training and talking is over now. On April 6th at 10:30am, it was time for this squad of hardy souls from the four corners of the world to take on the hills of Cobh over the 10 mile distance.…

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Trump Tariff Tornado - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone 43:17

8 weeks ago43:17

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This week on Irishman In America Marion McKeone talks all things tariffs. With the unveiling of Trump‘s tariff bonanza, Wall Street has come tumbling down by upwards of 3 trillion dollars. Have Republicans hit the panic button in secret? Is a Republican Civil War just around the corner? Marion McKeone reports from Washington about the impact , of Donald’s tariff tornado on the mood of American consumers and industry top dogs. Rumours swirled this week that Elon Musk was to step down from his DOGE position. Jarlath asks Marion if the choice to step away has anything to do with the backlash against him around the country. Marion hunts for some positivity missed the bleakness and asks the question if to understand these tariffs America needs to hire a therapist rather than an economist. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access all the Irishman Abroad podcasts. Or come see Jarlath live in America and Canada this month. www.jigser.com/gigs…

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Race Day Life Hacks - Irishman Running Abroad - Road To Cobh 43:06

9 weeks ago43:06

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With just a week to go until Sonia O’Sullivan’s homecoming race—the Cobh 10 Mile, in association with Ballymore Cobh Athletic Club and in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research—the Irishman Running Abroad podcast presents Week 8 of the training plan. In this episode, Sonia, the GOAT of Irish running, shares everything you need to know for race day. How can you manage race-day nerves? How do you plan for the most enjoyable experience possible? How do you find the right pace to ensure you cross the finish line with a smile? It’s all here in today’s episode. For the past two months, Sonia has been coaching our listeners as they train for the Cobh 10, serving as a virtual mentor. Along the way, she’s had an extra tool in her arsenal: WHOOP. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach that tracks your sleep, recovery, training, and stress, offering actionable insights to help you perform at your best. Unlike devices that just collect data, WHOOP provides personalized advice to improve your workouts and overall health. Jarlath, Sonia, and the entire squad have been using the WHOOP 4.0 throughout the training plan, and the insights it has provided have been invaluable. Now, Sonia and Jarlath want you to experience it for yourself—completely free. Thanks to David, all our listeners can enjoy a 30-day free trial of WHOOP. Simply visit join.whoop.com/IrishmanAbroad to sign up, and WHOOP will send you a device, wherever you are in the world, for your trial period. With race day fast approaching, the squad reaches out to Sonia with their final questions about preparation—covering everything from pacing strategies to race-day nutrition, sleep, kit, and recovery. Jarlath also gives listeners the chance to ask Sonia anything, leading to some truly fantastic questions. This week, Jarlath heads to Dunboyne for the National 10K Championships, capturing the sights and sounds of race day. Wearing a recording device on his wrist, he chats with fellow participants, checks in on his own fitness, and assesses how ready he is for the Cobh 10 next week. To hear the full episode and get access to Sonia’s training plans for half and full marathons, visit patreon.com/IrishmanAbroad. Here’s this week’s plan. M - As always, rest today. Maybe plan a recovery day at a SPA (My notes) “About Time - The Bathhouse” T - 30-45 mins very easy run W - Cross train or easy run 30-45 mins. Thursday Mini-Session Fartlek Run 5-6 × 1 min fast relaxed pace, striding out 1 min easy jog Friday - Day off or cross train 30 mins → Go for a walk. Sat - Easy run 20-30 mins Go check out the start/finish areas Sun - This is it! Race Day. Relax, Enjoy & Do Your Best!…

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World's Worst Group Chat - Irishman In America 36:12

9 weeks ago36:12

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It has happened to us all. The person whose birthday party you're organising is in the Whatsapp group you created to organise it. But when the group chat discloses the most sensitive national security information about an up-coming bombing in Yemen, well that's a bit different. Marion and Jarlath examine the tailspin and the claims of ignorance and the possibility that worse is still to come. For a full round up of the week's news from across the pond head over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - members get full ad free episodes and hundreds of hours of bonus podcasts and material. Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com If you need a break from the serious stuff come see Jarlath on his 2025 world tour www.jigser.com/gigs…

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Sonia's Guide To Running Gear - Week 7 #RoadToCobh 37:04

10 weeks ago37:04

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Running is simple. Finding the right gear is not. Let the legend Sonia O’Sullivan help you with the essentials you’ll need to take your running up a level. From the home gym to the sock game, this episode has it all and a free training plan from the GOAT herself. It’s less than 3 weeks to Sonia’s 10 Mile Road Race in Cobh and the training is ramping up. We get the week 7 plan fully explained and hear from her handpicked squad on the subjects of injury, compression leggings, superstition, shoe rotation, gels and storage. Week 7 Training Plan (Be sure to adjust this to your paces and training level) Mon - Recovery Day Tues - Easy long run 60-80 mins. Include 6x 100m strides This can be uphill if you can, doesn’t need to be a steep hill. Wed - Cross train or 30-45 mins easy run Thurs - 10-15 mins jog warm-up 10-12 x 1 min @ 5-10 km pace 1 min easy jog 10-15 mins easy jog warm down Fri - Day off or cross train 40-60 mins easy Sat - 30-45 mins easy run Sun - Long run 90 mins steady pace throughout. Include 15-20 mins @ goal race pace. (Get the full plan and explanation at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad plus a further 30 mins in this episode) Don't forget that the The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ New Balance have provided the whole squad with shoes and training apparel. Thanks to New Balance - why not check out their range at a New Balance store or stockist today. Catch Jarlath on tour across the world in 2025 with the new standup show “In Bits” www.jigser.com/gigs - he just added dates in Australia, New Zealand, Chicago, Wexford and Dublin.…

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Did Democrats Give Donald A Dig Out? - Irishman In America 51:32

11 weeks ago51:32

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Did Democrats just do Donald Trump the biggest favour ever by helping avoid a government shut down? Marion McKeone has another theory. This week as a St Patrick's Weekend Special we are giving you the entire unabridged episode of Irishman in America. It seems only right given that this is the week when every American feels Irish and our Taoiseach visited the Oval Office. With everyone asking "how did he do", a few things have been missed - including the used car lot on the front lawn. In the meantime Ukraine is being pummelled and very few are paying attention. We get Marion's take on the latest peace talks and two brilliant book recommendations for your long weekend. Don't switch off, stay awake. Join us as a member to hear the full podcast each week. Just click here and you can sign up with no obligation for less than the price of a fancy sandwich. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Join Jarlath live in America and Canada next month www.jigser.com/gigs - he's bringing his new standup show to New York, Boston, LA, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, D.C. and San Francisco this April.…

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Sonia's Guide To The Best Runner's Mentality - Irishman Running Abroad 35:19

11 weeks ago35:19

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As the newly crowned European Indoor Champion Sarah Healy admitted this week, running is mostly a mental challenge. That's as true for the elites battling each other at the highest level, as it is for us mortals battling to just get out the door and stick to the plan. In #week6 of the Road To Cobh Sonia O'Sullivan helps us with those nagging thoughts that prevent us from doing our best or running at all. We hear from her hand picked squad and look back on Healy's incredible win over the weekend. Is there a way to trick our minds into running when we don't feel like it? What should our mantra be when the going gets tough? Sonia has the answers. The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad squad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! We want you to have one on us. WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ Your training plan from Sonia for week 6 is as follows: M - Rest Day / Recover from the weekend T - Easy Run 40 mins - 1 hour include hills if you can, just run over them W - Cross Train, Bike, Gym or easy 30-45 mins run Th - 10-15 mins easy - Few fast strides 2 × 10-15 mins @ 10 mile race pace 10-15 mins easy or a little faster warm down. Fri - Day off Completely. (This is an easier week.) Sat - Parkrun for anyone that wants to change things up a little. Or 30-45 mins easy Sun - Run 1 hour easy, then gradually pick up the pace to 10 mile pace for 15 mins, 10-15 mins easy, total 90 mins Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear an ad free extended version of the show each week. Jarlath is coming to America and Australia. See his standup show In Bits live www.jigser.com/gigs Special thanks to New Balance for providing our squad with the best in apparel and shoes. Check out the 1080s and all their gear at The RunHub or a New Balance outlet today.…

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Sonia O'Sullivan's Speed Manual - Irishman Running Abroad #RoadToCobh 38:01

12 weeks ago38:01

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Everyone remembers the notorious O'Sullivan kick. That change of speed, ace up the sleeve that Sonia's rivals couldn't cope with. Well today on the show, for the very first time, the GOAT talks about how we can all build that kind of endurance, speed and mental toughness. We get right into the psychology of the kick and how we can actually train our brains to believe there is a reserve battery waiting to kick in on the last lap of whatever race we find ourselves in. Only Sonia has the answers and only her hand picked squad have the questions we all need answered. In this extra large patreon exclusive episode you get the lot including her explanation of that throw away chocolate comment from last week. If you want to go fast, this is the episode for you. Here is the plan for week 5 or the ten mile training plan Sonia has devised for us. Make sure to adjust it to your fitness level. For me that means the easy days are anything between 8km and 14km, and the long run for me is roughly 23km. How are you getting on with your training? Let us know irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com Sonia’s 10 Mile Training Plan For Week 5 M - Rest, Recover T - 50-60 mins easy run, include some hills if you can W - Rest Day or Cross Train Cycle / Swim / Gym whatever you like Th - Warm up 10 mins 4 × 100m Strides 10-12 × 1 min fast (90% effort) 1 min jog between each fast min 10 mins easy cool down Fri - Day off or Bike / Gym / Swim 40-60 mins Sat - Easy 30-45 mins, if you come across a hill run up it 5 times for 30 seconds, easy walk/jog back down Sunday - Up to 90 mins long run, very easy Don't forget that the The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ New Balance have provided the whole squad with shoes and training apparel. Thanks to New Balance - why not check out their range at a New Balance store or stockist today. Catch me on tour across the world in 2025 with the new standup show “In Bits” www.jigser.com/gigs - we just added dates in Chicago, Wexford and Dublin.…

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Eating To Run (Sonia O'Sullivan's Nutrition Guide For Runners) 36:10

13 weeks ago36:10

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Powered by the WHOOP 4.0 wearable fitness coach, Ireland’s athletics queen Sonia O’Sullivan opens up her private notebooks from years of training to discuss how best to fuel our bodies for running. From water intake to balancing pre run carbs, this episode has everything you always wanted to ask but never could. Comedian Jarlath Regan has gathered questions from Sonia’s training squad. Today she answers them. Week 4 of her comprehensive 10 mile training plan starts this Monday and it’s not too late to join in. The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad squad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! We want you to have one on us. WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ Your training plan from Sonia for this week is as follows: Mon: Rest Day Tues: Easy Run 30-50mins Wed: Stay active / cross train 30-45mins Thurs: Session Day: (15mins running warmup followed by 4x100m at 80%) 4-6 repeats of 3mins running at your threshold/10mile pace. 1 min jog walk in between. (Afterwards 15mins cool down) Fri: Rest day Sat: Easy run 30mins or cross training Sun: Long run of 80 - 90mins with the last 15-20mins at a noticeably quicker pace. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear an ad free extended version of the shower each week. This week Sonia goes back in time to the 1992 Olympics and attempts to answer some of the trickier nutrition questions on the race day difficulties you’ve been having. Jarlath is coming to America and Australia. See his standup show In Bits live www.jigser.com/gigs…

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Chainsaw Diplomacy 101 - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone 32:03

13 weeks ago32:03

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The betrayal of Ukraine is how many observers have described it. The unthinkable swing behind Russia and North Korea has spun the world out and left leaders reeling. Today Marion examines the many layers of cowardice underneath this move and what might happen next. It’s another breathless episode of Irishman In America where we try to understand the many bizarre decisions this administration has made in the last 10 days. Including but not limited to mass firing of Federal workers via the email debacle, the banning of AP from the White House and the firing of General Brown. Is Donald mentally able for the job? He certainly is struggling with complex ideas. Marion digs into the Elon Musk popularity index and the fall of Tesla sales. To hear the full extended cut and Marion’s reflections on how Ireland will cope at the White House this St Patrick’s Day head over to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad Jarlath is coming to America and Australia with his standup world tour. See the new tour dates and get early access here. www.jigser.com/gigs…

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Conquer Hills The Sonia O'Sullivan Way 42:28

14 weeks ago42:28

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Training to take on and enjoy hills sounds impossible when you say it. Sonia O’Sullivan is here to tell you it is doable with some very simple principles. In this fun conversation with comedian Jarlath Regan she breaks down everything you need to know to become a stronger hill runner. This episode is the third in the series preparing listeners to take on the challenge of the very hilly 10 mile road race in Sonia’s hometown of Cobh. We hear from some of the listeners she has selected. How has their training been going and what are their questions about hills? Find out even more in the full extended cut over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Sonia’s 10 Mile Training Plan For Week 3 Mon: Rest Tues: Easy 45-60mins Wed: Rest / Cross Train 45mins Thurs: 60mins (Finish fast at threshold pace for the last 10-15mins) Fri: Day Off or Easy 40/60mins Sat: Easy Run 30-45mins or Cross train at the same effort Sun: Long run 60-80mins walk if you need to - don’t run away from the hills! The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ New Balance have provided the whole squad with shoes and training apparel. Thanks to New Balance - why not check out their range at a New Balance store or stockist today. Catch Jarlath on tour across the world in 2025 with his new standup show “In Bits” www.jigser.com/gigs…

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Building Aerobic Base With Sonia - Irishman Running Abroad 40:14

15 weeks ago40:14

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Running faster for longer requires one thing - aerobic base fitness. Irish athletics legend opens up about how to build it no matter what your running level. Her simple and straight forward, no nonsense advice is the guiding light for her hand picked training squad of listeners taking on the hills of Cobh on April 6th, 2025 in the Ballymore Cobh AC Sonia O’Sullivan 10 Mile Road Race. It’s not too late to join her wider training group. Each week her training plan will be posted with each episode and a deeper explanation can be found along with extra content on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Week 2’s training plan is below. Email the show if you have any questions irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com Mon: Rest Day Tues: Easy 45mins to 1 hour Wed: Rest day or cross train for 30 to 45 mins Thurs: 40mins to 1 hour ( Adding in some strides 20 sec x 6) Fri: Day off / cross train Sat: Check fitness at local park run Sun: Long Run 50mins to 75mins The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/ New Balance have provided the whole squad with shoes and training apparel. Thanks New Balance - why not check out their range at a New Balance store or stockist today. Don’t forget the 2025 edition of the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 is on Sunday the 6th of April this year and it’s not too late to sign up. They've got live music played by local musicians along the course, much sought after merchandise, medals galore, plus loads of goodies from sponsors SPAR and EUROSPAR. And of course, there is the finisher's mug for all who cross the line, lovingly designed by Ballymore Cobh AC artist-in-residence, Ruth Phelan. All race bibs are posted out in advance, so you can just park up (or grab the train from Cork) and rock up at the start line. It's fully chip timed too, so just jump into whatever corral feels right for you. At €29.95, it's pretty good bang for your buck! Entries are via Eventmaster or via the Cobh 10 Facebook page. https://eventmaster.ie/event/6Zz3hEpT5G/AEG5TzGS6…

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Is This What They Voted For? Irishman In America Podcast 30:03

15 weeks ago30:03