Well, my name is Brinsley McNamara and welcome to the Weird Ireland Podcast. Regular episodes about weird and fascinating, stories, places, and subcultures from across Ireland. With cohost Shameen O'Burke and producer Miles, or a host of knowledgeable guests. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/weirdIreland ...or buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland The Weird Ireland book is out now. Order it online here: https://linktr.ee/weirdirelandbook Follow Weird Ireland: instagram.com/weird.i ...
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Pól and Derek share their completely amateur and often funny takes on a varied array of topics from Quantum Physics, to the latest episode of South Park and everything in between. So get comfy, and put the kettle on.. The very excellent music we use in our intro is by: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden (We claim no ownership of it whatsoever).
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LA's #1 Sports Show is Mason and Ireland. React to LA's top sports stories with the guys afternoons from 3pm-630pm PT on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.
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A somewhat accurate retelling of Irish history stories. Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland's silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past.
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Just some over 40 Fangirls who can’t stop enjoying the wonderful and weird world of fandoms!
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Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.
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Serving you hot, socialist, Irish republican takes like you wouldn't believe. New episodes on the last Thursday of every month, plus bonus eps in between.
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Opinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads will debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives
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True tales from Ireland's haunted past.
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Welcome to ALL-STAR SUPERFAN the podcast that delves into the full 80-year multimedia legacy of the Man of Steel! We cover comics, movies, TV shows, radio shows, games and much more! PLUS you can hear exclusive interviews with some of the greatest comic creators of all time as well as actors, writers and fellow podcasters. Stay safe and stay super!
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Three minutes each weekday of cool facts, weird news and awesome discoveries with Brady Carlson. Back us at http://patreon.com/bradycarlson
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Join Alison Curtis for some PMA (Positive Morning Attitude!) With lots of fun, energy, family-friendly chat, advice, big guests, the best listeners and big prize giveaways Weekend Breakfast broadcasts a blast of positivity every Saturday morning from 8am and Sunday from 9am.
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Join Joe Molloy and guests for a daily take on the biggest sporting stories, Monday to Friday.
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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck ...
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The Wyrd Side is a New Weird / Folk Horror podcast that follows the paranormal investigations of Aiden Summers and Katherine Moore as they uncover the dangerous truth lurking behind the myths and legends of the islands of Britain and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussing all the cool and weird things in this world and beyond. Just some friends getting together discussing the infinite possibilities in our existence. Time Travel, Yetis, Paranormal, Myths, Legends... anything cool like that! Sometimes we will have actual experts in their fields to discuss topics, adding to our "armchair quarterback" take on things. We have live events, give aways and listeners as guests with stories to tell. If you have a story, topic or an investigation request send ...
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Join Jodie Paterson each week as she dives in to the weird and wonderful folklore and mythology you can find in Scotland and Ireland in 10 minutes or less
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In this podcast, I will focus on the human spirit, determination to make a difference, and what people can achieve with all this and some hope, chatting to extraordinary people living ordinary lives, so come along on this journey with me. Thanks for reading and hopefully listening, and remember you’re always welcome on HarteLines. All The Best, Shane Harte, Hartelines Podcast
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Support us on www.patreon.com/newsburp The Irish Comedy News Podcast that takes all the weird, wonderful and confusing news from the internet and burps its essence in your general direction.
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Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.
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Let’s Learn About… is a fun, educational, general knowledge podcast that teaches you things you probably didn't need to know, but we're going to teach them to you anyway! Each episode, we’ll learn about a new topic and then share some resources if you want to learn more. Some of our favourite topics are history, mythology, film & TV, and space. We also have a monthly series all about D&D.
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Welcome to The World Is On Fire with Emer Maguire! The podcast where comedian Emer Maguire brings you all the latest weird and wonderful news stories, and decides whether they are lit or shit. Join us to debate which stories are newsworthy, and which are not. We cover everything from inappropriate grannies, to emotional support gators.
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Each week we share a story, explore insights that can illuminate our path, and interview guests with their own fascinating immigrant journeys, getting to know what’s cool, weird and mental about each other’s cultures showing that we’re all a little messed up but we’re all pretty similar too. Hosted by Carmen Neta & produced by Philip Kidd. Music by Caterina Schrebri #society #culture #immigrantsinireland #migrant #immigrants
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Stay in the know, on the go. The Indo Daily brings you in-depth, 20 minute stories that fit into your day.
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A lighthearted look at the dark stories of the paranormal, supernatural and just plain weird. Join us as we goof our way through topics like: aliens, cryptids, ghosts and more. Contact us at [email protected] Like and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theparanaturalpodcast/Twitter https://twitter.com/Paranaturalpod?t=lUzV6sOgKHfvbNGQhOKV0g&s=09Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/249334290635086/?ref=share
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Katie Robbert and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone explore topics you care about. They don't ask the questions everyone else does. They get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff) to find out what really makes your favorite people tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry!
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Your favourite sports-adjacent trashcast with your boys Wogan and Andrew Allen, masterfully navigating the biggest stories in Football and Not Football each week on Left Field. Inexpertly walking the line between journalistic integrity and irrational fandom, the boys debate the big questions from the Premier League, NBA, NFL, curling and any other weird sport you like. Critics call it 'online', 'downloadable' and 'a podcast'. Listen now, subscribe and tell your friends!
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Ireland, AK, and Morales dive into the fact that there will be a different Western Conference winner for the last six years? The guys look into the Auction around Bill Walton’s memorabilia! Why are MLB stadiums all creating over the top food items? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
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The Strange Story Of Ireland’s Worst Driver Ever
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3:36It's United Nations Global Road Safety Week, so here's the story of a driver in Ireland who seemed to be breaking every traffic law on the books... until the authorities figured out there was something more to their story. Plus: underway this week in Washington state, it’s the Spokane Lilac Festival. Dictionary helps crack case of notorious Polish …
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It's Fatal Deviation Day so let's talk about the 1st feature length Irish martial arts film
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44:06also the 2nd feature length Irish martial arts film (Moving Target) This time, for Fatal Deviation Day (May 2nd), me and Shameen go on about the cult classic and 1st feature length Irish martial arts film - Fatal Deviation Buy me a coffee! :) buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide to the Island is out now you can order it …
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How the National Children's Hospital became a political headache
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23:58Decades after it was first conceived, the National Children's Hospital has become a saga worthy of its own medical drama. From planning rows, site disputes, pandemic delays, design overruns and the inevitable finger-pointing between contractors and politicians, just how did Ireland's flagship healthcare project become a national headache? Host: Ell…
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Loremen S6Ep17 - Spring Heeled Jack with Edy Hurst
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56:40Forget everything you thought you knew about Spring-Heeled Jack! Because this marauding menace not only affrighted the women of London, but also the Uncles of Warrington! Edy Hurst joins the LoreBoys to blow that case wide open, with tales of that famous monster springing* up in the most unlikely of places**! * pun ** Warrington See Edy's tour here…
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Ireland and Trudell look at the winners from the Sports Emmys! Is Mike Tomlin unfireable in his current role with the Steelers? Take a listen to Peter Deboer, Dallas Stars coach, go through a handshake line after moving on in the NHL Playoffs! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Ireland and Trudell hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! The NFL voted today to not ban the ‘tush push’! Should the NFL also have voted on a new playoff seeding? What are some moves that the Lakers could make to improve their roster? How many new players do Ireland and Trudell think will be on the Lakers next season? Wassup Foo! Learn more about you…
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Ireland is joined by Mike Trudell in the studio today! The Dodgers snapped their losing streak last night but have a tough schedule in the coming weeks. The guys dive into game one of the Western Conference Finals! The Eastern Conference Finals tips off tonight! Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…
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Torrey Peters’ debut novel, Detransition, Baby, was an instant sensation. Longlisted for the Women’s Prize in the UK and named one of the New York Times’ best books of the 21st century so far, the book catapulted Torrey into the limelight. Her second and latest book, Stag Dance, is a collection of four stories that are brutal, funny, and brilliant.…
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Ian Madigan returns! Leinster's failings, IRFU's 'political decision' & playing in France
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50:32Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Ian Madigan - who is finally back on the show after his holiday - to discuss all things rugby. Ian gives his view on Leinster's Champions Cup collapse and the intricacies of playing rugby in France while Ruaidhri has the latest on the demise of the Ireland men's Sevens team - which he says is a 'political deci…
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Shock Over Dad Admitting He Lets Child Play 18s Video Game
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46:19Josh is only 11, and every weekend his dad lets him play GTA (Grand Theft Auto)!! We were shocked by the reaction to this from other callers.. They all agreed with him!
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Weird News - 05/21/25 - Sex on the Moon, Dum Dums, Monster under the Bed & ATM Glitch
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32:55Send us a text News that matters most and this weeks news slaps! Send your weird news to connectedrealm at gmail dot com You can watch this and other episodes in video version on YouTube. Links to news stories below. Like, share, subscribe, comment....we would love to interact with you! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-boy-orders-70000-lollipo…
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Betty Crocker May Not Be A Real Person, But She’s Been A Real Help To Bakers For Years
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3:35We're a few days out from World Baking Day, so here's the story of a woman who’s helped people find their way around the kitchen for more than a century… even though she isn’t a real person. Plus: starting tomorrow in Jeffersonville, Indiana, it’s Abbey Road on the River. Who Was Betty Crocker? (PBS) Abbey Road on the River You can be a helper to o…
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Time for Sports Graffiti! Ireland and AK are joined by Morales for more Live Imaging Tuesday! John poses a few questions about fair criticism. Should USC and Notre Dame football play every year? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN Los Angeles, Steve Mason, John Ireland
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Ireland is joined by Andy Kamenetzky in the studio today! The crew is joined by three time WNBA All-Star and new member of the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum! How far can the Sparks go this season? The crew dive into the Dodgers current 4 game home losing streak. Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Pathologist unable to determine Tina Satchwell's’ cause of death due to state of remains
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21:30A pathologist was unable to determine a cause of death for Tina Satchwell (45) because of the skeletonised, badly decomposed and partly mummified condition of her remains which were excavated from underneath the stairs of her Cork home over six years after she vanished. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster told the Central Criminal Court…
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Tomás Ó Sé | Dublin strike back, the Shane Walsh conundrum, Kerry's stock, Mayo malaise 🏐
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47:49Serial All-Ireland winner Tomás Ó'Sé makes his Indo Sport podcast debut as he reviews Dublin's statement win in Salthill, and where the result leaves beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway. We also get a heat check on Kerry 2025, and delve into which teams have adapted best to the new rules. Tomás also lays out why the ferocity of the Ulster teams has…
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Bits & Bobs: Lineker's BBC blowup, Damien Duff's grassy knoll & Six Nations Thursdays
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39:47Joe is joined for a Tuesday Bits & Bobs by Will and Ciaran Lennon of the Irish Independent sports team to discuss Gary Lineker's swift BBC departure, Damien Duff's unusual vantage point at Dalymount Park and the prospect of Ireland playing a Thursday night Six Nations game. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@i…
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"Don't Have Kids Until You Own Your Own Property" - Landlords On Air Rant!
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42:55Get the headache tablets out for this episode... things got very heated when a landlord suggested that its selfish for people in the rental property market to start families when they've no stability.
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How The Streisand Effect Makes The Information People Want Hidden More Popular
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3:41Today in 2003, the filing of a lawsuit that led to a fascinating and significant phenomenon here in the Information Age: it’s known as the Streisand Effect. Plus: for World Bee Day, the story of a 2014 art project created in part by bees! Streisand files $50 million lawsuit over aerial photos (SFGate) Artist Aganetha Dyck Collaborates with Bees to …
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‘Prose and Cons”: Why the Kinahans' ‘Dapper Don’ loved Dumbo
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21:08What does a dark reimagining of ‘Dumbo the Elephant’ have to do with one of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Christy Kinahan Sr? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fergus Shiel What does a dark reimagining of ‘Dumbo the Elephant’ have to do with one of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Christy Kinahan Sr? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fergus Shiel …
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Ireland and Trudell dive into the topic of the NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy! Take a listen to Shaq tell a story about the 1992 NBA draft. Should there be more off days between NBA playoff games? How important is roster depth in the playoffs? Games of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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Ireland and Trudell hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! Who would be a good replacement for the Inside the NBA guys? Should the carpool lane be accessible for pregnant women? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN Los Angeles, Steve Mason, John Ireland
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Ireland is joined by Mike Trudell in the studio today! Mason is out on vacation. The guys start the show with the Dodgers releasing Chris Taylor. Take a listen to Andrew Friedman talking about Barnes and Taylor. How do you explain a few of the top seeds being knocked out of the NBA Playoffs? Which ex-Lakers are you rooting for to win a championship…
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The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, is what a period of intense fossil hunting in the late 19th century came to be called, thanks primarily to the intense and bitter rivalry between two of America's most prominent early paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. These two men, who started out as friends, would…
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Paul McGinley on Scheffler's statement, Rory's weird week and 'one dimensional' Bryson
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41:35Joe is joined by Paul McGinley to look back on Scottie Scheffler's triumph at the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The stats behind Scheffler's dominance, Rory McIlroy's media blackout and why Bryson DeChambeau's play is 'one dimensional' are all on the menu after the second Major championship of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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The hurling weekend: Limerick's point to prove | Davy Fitz's ref row | Eddie Brennan & Michael Verney
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52:10Eddie Brennan (eventually) and Michael Verney join Joe after a weekend of hurling where Limerick set down a marker, Kilkenny showed spark, and Tipperary stayed confident. The team also break down Davy Fitzgerald’s comments that some referees ‘actually despise’ him, claiming that his teams are at a disadvantage. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with than…
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"If You Don't Condemn Gaza Genocide on Your Social Media You're Complicit"
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46:28On this episode we discussed Gary Lineker leaving the BBC over a pro-palestinan/antisemetic social media post he shared. We asked should people like him be praised or condemned for publically taking a side in the Gaza war...
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Extra: Mike Gaine - Suspect arrested and remains found in case of missing Kerry farmer
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17:34Gardaí fear Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was dead within hours of his last sighting in Kenmare almost two months ago. A man in his 50s is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder following the discovery of remains on Mr Gaine’s Kerry farm last Friday. Gardaí continued to search Mr Gaine’s farm yesterday after body parts were found. The sea…
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Backstage Pass to Wrestling With The Realm
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59:06Send us a text We take a little break from discussing our trip to introduce you to a Realm spinoff podcast series called "Wrestling With The Realm" (WWR). Brian introduces the newest part of The Realm family, what they've been up to and what you can expect. Shout out to Brian and his cohost Will for doing such a great job on the podcast. Wrestling …
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Ohio Was The 17th State, And Also Kind Of The 48th
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3:08Today in 1953, Ohio became a state... which was weird because Ohio had already been a state for a century and a half. Technicalities can be that way. Plus: for National Pizza Party Day, the story of a guy in Nashville who used social media to connect people in need with donors willing to send a little pizza their way. Ohio: The 48th State? (Ohio Hi…
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Why Sarah Corbett believes the killing of her father Jason was recorded on a listening device
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36:50‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is the #1 Netflix show that details the death of Irish man Jason Corbett. His daughter Sarah talks openly about what she believes happens the night her father was killed by her ex-stepmother Molly Martens and why she believes the event was recorded on a listening device. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Sarah Corbett Sarah Corb…
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Dive Into The World Of The Squid Squad With Illustrator Aoife Dooley
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7:19Her books like Finding My Voice and Frankie's World have been an absolute joy to young readers. Author, Illustrator and comedian – Aoife Dooley joins Alison Curtis to tell us all about her fab new book Squid Squad ...and can Aoife take on the Weekend Breakfast Squid Squad Challenge!! (Spoiler: OF COURSE!!! She nailed it!!) https://www.aoifedooleyde…
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Revisited: How Australia’s most wanted man came a cropper in Dublin
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24:05Dublin 1984, and an unassuming family are pulled over by gardaí at a checkpoint. What follows is a media circus as the unassuming businessman, Robert Trimbole, is exposed as Australia’s most wanted criminal ‘Aussie Bob’. What unfolded created an international game of cat and mouse. This was originally published in October 2024 Host: Kevin Doyle Gue…
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Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 19
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1:07:14On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest! You'll hear the lads talk about "Biscuit Betty" losing a thumb...why are women cagey about their age...Adrian's good news...and Katie sounds as husky as Miley Cyrus!!…
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Star Of The Bear And Top Chef Matty Matheson Is So Ready To Hit Ireland
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5:14Chef, restaurateur, three-time New York Times best-selling author, executive producer and star of hit show The Bear is bringing his world famous tour to Ireland. Matty Matheson chatted to Alison Curtis about the upcoming gig, life on The Bear and ... Gabby's Dollhouse movie!! "Matty's World" Live at Vicar St. 5th June 2025.…
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Strictly Champion Diane Buswell Tells Alison Why She Is Dancing Into Bluey's World
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7:25What is the most famous Australian export? Alongside Neighbours and Alf Stewart it has to be Bluey and Dianne Buswell! That dream team duo are now together! Strictly Come Dancing icon and current champion Dianne Buswell is stepping into Bluey’s World, to choreograph and star in a series of five dance videos. Dianne told Alison Curtis about us this …
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Mason and Ireland kick off hour three today with Wassup Foo! Should the NBA award voting wait until after the playoffs? Are Mason and Ireland behind the time when it comes to knowing about dating sites? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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