Best Jonathan Fields Acast Podcasts (2025)

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Who by Fire - Living and dying on the border with the great Eoin McNamee 52:21

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Eoin McNamee received a message when his new novel The Bureau was published telling him it was the book he was ‘born to write’. This is not a trite phrase. This is a book about living and dying in the north and how so many people who came into the orbit of McNamee’s father died. Eoin McNamee is our guest on Free State today to tell his story. It is…

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Change Africa Podcast

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Amma Gyampoh: Transforming Africa Through Impact, Innovation, and Local Power 1:02:39

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In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Amma Gyampoh, founder and CEO of Scale Up Africa, for a compelling conversation on digital transformation, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and rethinking finance across the continent. Amma shares how her work in e-government and digital systems in the UK shaped her approac…

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Good Life Project

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Midlife Myths Busted: What Science Actually Says About Food & Aging | Dr. Federica Amati 1:14:30

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What if the secrets to vibrant aging lie in your daily dietary choices? In this myth-busting conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, author of Every Body Should Know This, reveals surprising truths about protein, calcium, and nurturing the gut-brain connection to stave off cognitive decline and more. You can find Federica at: Website | Instagram | ZOE Sc…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Go on home British soldier, go on home - The IRA & me, with Captain Jonathan Trigg of the Royal Anglian Regiment 53:16

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When Jon Trigg was sent to Northern Ireland as a young officer, he was going to war. It wasn’t the Troubles or a conflict but a war. Trigg served his tour of duty in 1993 and moved on, but, unusually he returned, not as a soldier but as a writer. In an extraordinary conversation today, Jon Trigg talks to Joe and Dion about his new book on the IRA i…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Cocaine Nights on the Kyiv Express (feat Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and the German guy) 38:19

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When is a cocaine spoon not a cocaine spoon? When is a tissue a wrap of an illegal substance? On Free State today look at how a story spreads online as it did over the weekend when Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz were filmed on a train going to Kyiv. Soon the idea that drug paraphernalia was in the carriage took hold online. The st…

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What Science Says About Reversing Brain Aging | Dr. Marc Milstein [Best of] 1:03:27

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Unleash the full potential of your brain at any age with Dr. Marc Milstein's revolutionary strategies. In this fascinating conversation, the Age-Proof Your Brain author reveals daily habits that combat memory loss, boost productivity, and help you live a longer, sharper life. Discover surprising truths about what really causes cognitive decline and…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Where The Wildelings Are. Writer Lisa Harding on surviving Trinity College, anxiety and the Male Gaze 45:25

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Lisa Harding’s stunning new book The Wildelings is set in a fictional university in Dublin. On Free State today, Lisa talks to us about her own time at Trinity in the 90s, when students would be rated on their looks. She talks to Dion about the male gaze and their shared experiences of drink and how when she became an actress she turned to tequila …

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Why Your Brain is Begging You to Take a Break (and How to Do It Right) | Dr. Mithu Storoni 1:02:03

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Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work. She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and c…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Skorts, Skirts and Shorts. What will the new pope say? 35:27

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Since we launched the podcast, we have never been afraid to ask the big questions. This has sometimes come at a cost but that is the way it has to be. Today we ask one of the questions that will define this generation: what is a skort? On Free State, Joe and Dion wonder why this issue which should be so simply resolved in favour of women in sport b…

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CRAFTED

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Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick 1:11:39

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CRAFTED co-hosts Simon Stewart and Eli Brown talk with Troy Rarick, the founder of Over the Edge bike shops and the person who first got Simon into tequila, about why tequila might be the quintessential craft spirit; they discuss a fun history of tequila; the different variations of it; and Troy reminisces about filming a Tequila Talk Show. They sh…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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“I want nothing to do with this.” Gaza & the myth of western civilisation. With the brilliant Omar El Akkad. 1:04:27

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"One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." On October 25 2023, novelist Omar El Akkad posted this message on X. On Free State today Omar El Akkad joins Joe and Dionto talk about how the world looked away. His …

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What if You Could Erase Your Life and Start Over? | Craig Mod 1:39:40

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Ever felt the urge to shed your old self and start fresh? Craig Mod did just that, leaving his roots at 19 to immerse himself in Japan through art, music, and long walking pilgrimages that remade him. In this candid conversation, he shares insights from his critically acclaimed book Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir on choosing fullness …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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The Revolutionary Road. Women’s Liberation Movement Founder Rosita Sweetman on divorcing her family and why Kneecap were right 44:55

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Rosita Sweetman wanted to change the world. Like many of her generation, she was inspired by the civil rights movement in the US. She became a founder of the women’s liberation movement in Ireland. She was fearless and it was fun. But her life wasn’t. On Free State today Rosita Sweetman talks about her new memoir Girl With A Fork In A World of Soup…

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Why Secrets Wreck Us: a Science-backed Practice to Reveal and Heal | James W. Pennebaker 1:04:49

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Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships. In Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Exp…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Whatever You Say, Say Nothing - Kneecap and Britain's Periodical Fits of Morality 35:42

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"We know no spectacle so ridiculous as the British public in one of its periodical fits of morality,” a man once said, When it has come to the pursuit of Kneecap, the ridiculousness has extended far beyond the British public to its media and politicians too. It has reached the Irish political class and media as well. Kneecap have apologised to the …

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CRAFTED

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Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones 1:17:45

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Andrew Jones didn’t set out to make wine. Instead, he spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California (e.g., Beckstoffer). But along the way, Andrew started stockpiling stories — and grapes — and what began as a side project turned into Field Recordings, a brand known for bending rules and bottling attitude. …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Kneecap, Louis Theroux and how the truth became Anti-Semitic 42:38

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Micheál Martin has called on Kneecap ‘to urgently clarify’ their views on Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as killing Tory MPs. Why? How is society served by the Taoiseach involving himself in this confected outrage? On Free State today Joe and Dion look at the hysteria surrounding Kneecap since their Coachella appearance and their statements in suppor…

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How Do You Rewrite Your Story? One Step at a Time | Robin Arzón [Best of] 1:05:51

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From hostage crisis to fitness titan - In this best-of conversation, Robin Arzón shares her unstoppable journey defying limits. The author of "Shut Up and Run" opens up about how a traumatic experience fueled her pivot from lawyer to global phenomenon at Peloton, conquering ultramarathons with Type 1 diabetes along the way. Get inspired by Robin's …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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The Killing Fields: How the GAA survived the British murder machine... and flourished 55:00

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"Each of the entries included in the book has the same ending.” Peadar Thompson wrote those haunting words in his introduction to Lost Gaels, the story of GAA members killed in Ireland during the Troubles. On Free State today Peadar Thompson is the guest and talks about his extraordinary book. It details, not just the horrific nature of how these G…

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At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear 52:42

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With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curios…

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Change Africa Podcast

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Claudine Moore: Connecting Africa Through PR, Culture, and the Diaspora 1:05:28

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In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Claudine Moore, a trailblazer in global PR and communications, to explore how branding, cultural intelligence, and the diaspora can shape Africa’s future. Claudine shares her personal and professional journey, from growing up in the UK with strong Pan-African values t…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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No Pope of Rome, no bilingual signs, no border poll. Pope Francis’s death and Micheál Martin’s impossible demand. 48:00

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When Pope Francis’s death was announced by the Vatican this week, the world found the words to pay tribute. From Kings to Prime Ministers to Presidents, everyone reached for the most appropriate tribute. Even Donald Trump was looking forward to the funeral. But what does the reaction from unionist parties in the north tell us about the loyalist min…

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CRAFTED

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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream 49:29

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Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she’s traveling. RELATED LINKS Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: How Kristin’…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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High Noon: How one man retreated from the world and found his way back again 1:05:24

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Eamonn Sweeney’s life changed on a June day in the year 2000. He was a sportswriter enjoying the traditional rhythm of the GAA summer as he arrived at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Suddenly he was hit by a bomb and couldn’t put one foot in front of the other. It was the beginning of a descent into isolation and fear. On Free State today, Eamonn …

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Good Life Project

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The 2-year Experiment That’s Quietly Changing My Life | The 2x20 Project™ Update 1:47:24

27 days ago1:47:24

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Learn more about working with Jonathan to craft your 2x20 Project™. Tired of drifting through life on autopilot? Jonathan Fields shares his raw, uncensored journey of intentionally redesigning his ideal life over two years through bold experiments. Discover the breakthroughs, fears confronted, and radical decisions that emerged as he realigned his …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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This Machine Kills Fascists - Historian Padraig Óg Ó Ruairc on the return of the far right 1:21:28

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The history of the far right in Ireland is long and dark. From the Blueshirts and Eoin O’Duffy to the Nazi collaborator Sean Russell and the return in modern times. On today’s Free State, historian Padraig Óg Ó Ruairc talks about his new book on the far right and how he entered into the world of conspiracy to learn more about the movement. He talks…

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Living Through Grief, Finding Wonder, and Becoming Whole Again | Suleika Jaouad 59:34

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! How would you transform life's greatest challenges into inspiring works of art? Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of "creative alchemy," turning her battles with leukemia into the acclaimed memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her new book The Book of Alchemy - a collection of 100 imaginative journaling prompts to spark…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Arise Sir Rory and Joe Brolly says sorry 41:14

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Are you still talking about Rory McIlroy? Joe has reflected on his comments on Tuesday’s episode and Dion believes his views have changed. Have they? Joe also looks at the uniformity of the celebration and what it tells us about society. Dion sees similarities with Italia 90 but Joe thinks there are echoes of Princess Diana’s death. They look at wh…

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CRAFTED

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Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders? 1:11:09

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We’re all familiar with ‘Top Gun’ — a school that separates the best of the best. But what if we told you there is an elite certification program designed to test the best bartenders in the business? Today, we’re discussing that program — Bar 5 Day — with Steve Olson and Doug Frost. RELATED LINKS: Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLI…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Rory McIlroy. Glory is forever, winning is closure. 45:10

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Rory McIlrory ended his quest for the Masters on Sunday night. It was sporting drama which gripped the nation. Well, nearly all the nation. On Free State today Joe wonders if golf really can produce profound sporting drama given that it is ultimately a game of golf. Dion isn’t prepared to defend golf but argues that McIlroy transcends the game beca…

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How Dolphins Unlocked a Hidden Key to Longevity and Health | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson 1:03:26

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Have you ever wondered what the key to healthy aging might be? In this fascinating episode, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 - the first new essential nutrient in over 90 years - with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, author of "The Longevity Nutrient: The Unexpected Fat That Holds the Key to Healthy Aging…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Edna O’Brien: The woman who defied a nation 42:07

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Edna O’Brien’s early novels shocked Ireland which plotted its revenge. Her first novel The Country Girls was banned and she had to withstand the whispering of the establishment that she didn’t write her own novels. Her career would be a rebuttal to the cynics and the priests, but her life had its share of trauma and despair. In the 1970s she began …

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On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau 57:19

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Are you plagued by a constant feeling that you're running out of time to do the things that truly matter? In this insightful conversation, Chris Guillebeau, author of Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, shares eye-opening strategies to reclaim your sense of purpose and start living more …

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Change Africa Podcast

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Sisters Leading Change in Real Estate Investing in Africa 52:12

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In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with sisters Anna and Victoria Agyekum, co-coordinators of On Point Property Management, to explore the growing world of real estate in Ghana and the critical role of the diaspora in shaping the sector’s future. The conversation opens with the sisters sharing their unexpected …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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iPhones, groceries & tinned cats. The truth about Trump’s tariffs. 44:08

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When Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days after a week of chaos, once again the world tried to interpret his actions. When people tell you who they are believe them and Trump has told us plenty of times. These were not the actions of a man playing 4D chess but of an infant trying not to choke on the pieces. Trump is the idiot wind blowing throug…

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CRAFTED

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Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters 1:12:01

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Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries. But they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So today we’re talking with the founders of a bitters company that has taken the craft cocktail scene by storm: Joseph Bennett & Yana Crow of Bennett Bitters. We discuss bitters in …

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Long Orgasms and Golden Years. The Secrets and Myths of Mick O’Dwyer 30:59

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As the world sinks deeper into madness, Joe and Dion remember the time of wonder that was the Kerry team under Mick O’Dwyer. What was it that drove O’Dwyer on? Joe recalls his own encounters with Mick O’Dwyer. Dion tells of when his father lined up alongside O’Dwyer in a Kerry team in 1960. They look at what drove Mick O’Dwyer and that Kerry team t…

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How Sensitive is “too” Sensitive? And How Can It Become a Superpower? | Jenn Granneman 57:20

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Feel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength. Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive pe…

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Change Africa Podcast

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Ndubuisi Kejeh: The Power of Storytelling in Building Global Brands 56:57

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In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Ndubuisi Kejeh to explore the powerful role of storytelling in building global brands and driving transformation across the African continent. The conversation begins with exploring how narratives shape consumer behavior and brand identity. Ndubuisi highlights storyte…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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‘I betrayed women all over the place’. Author John Banville on hating the Catholic Church and his terror of eternity 1:02:03

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“I thought I came here to talk about books.” John Banville is one of Ireland’s great writers. He won the Booker Prize for his novel The Sea and he has remained one of the foremost figures in Ireland since. John Banville will turn 80 this year. In an extraordinary interview on Free State today, he talks about life, death and why we live too long. He…

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Stop Trying to “win” in Your Relationships, Do This Instead to Be Happy | Yung Pueblo 58:54

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Have you ever struggled to build truly fulfilling connections? In this profound conversation, bestselling author Yung Pueblo (How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion) reveals life-changing insights on healing yourself to transform your relationships. Discover how o…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Rebel With a Cause. How Martin Galvin galvanised Irish America 1:07:05

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In 1984, the British government banned Martin Galvin from entering Northern Ireland. Galvin was a key figure in Noraid, the American organisation raising funds for Republican prisoners. In an explosive appearance on today’s Free State, Martin Galvin tells the story of his journey in the republican movement. Ahead of a brilliant new RTÉ documentary …

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CRAFTED

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Pursuing Excellence in the Service of Others: Jeff Galli, Campione Roman Kitchen 1:10:40

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We talk with Jeff Galli, the General Manager and co-owner of Campione, a roman kitchen that was named to the New York Time’s 50 Best Restaurants in the U.S. list in 2023, and was the first restaurant in the state to receive that sort of national attention. In this episode we explore the philosophy that underpins Jeff’s exceptional approach to hospi…

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Can a Few Simple Words Really Change Your Life? | Gretchen Rubin 57:22

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Discover surprising keys to self-knowledge, stronger relationships, and better judgment through Rubin's profound yet practical aphorisms. T…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Exile On Main Street: Rosie Schaap the New Yorker who found happiness in an Antrim village 46:15

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Rosie Schaap grew up leading the archetypal New Yorker lifestyle. Her mother was impossibly glamorous and her father was a sportswriter who befriended a young boxer on the way to the Rome Olympics and stayed friends with him all his life. That boxer was Muhammad Ali. Among Rosie’s most cherished possessions is a picture taken by the legendary photo…

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Why MEL ROBBINS Says Letting Go is Key to Success 57:46

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Unlock your power to thrive amidst chaos with Mel Robbins, voice behind the global phenomenon "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About." In this profound conversation, Mel shares the counterintuitive wisdom of radical acceptance to help you reclaim your energy, cul…

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Change Africa Podcast

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Selasi Gomado: Bridging Artists and Markets 1:08:50

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This episode of the Change Africa podcast features Selasie Gomado, founder and creative director of Artematis, a Ghanaian art collective and agency driving the continent’s artistic renaissance. Selasei begins by tracing his early love for drawing, stifled by familial expectations to pursue engineering, a path he followed until a post-university epi…

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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

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Two fingers: Michael Lowry and the humiliation of Ireland 37:55

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Michael Lowry giving Paul Murphy - and everybody else - the fingers has become the defining image of the controversy over speaking time in the Dail. Lowry said it was ‘an errant gesture under provocation’. It captured the headlines but it was meaningless. On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the real power Michael Lowry now holds and what it m…

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CRAFTED

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Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi 58:02

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Matt Capozzi has always loved being in the mountains, but he’s also enjoyed an incredible career working in product design for brands like Burton, Nike, Nixon, and Smith. In 2015, Matt had a wild idea to help people ‘bring the mountains home,’ which led to the creation of North Drinkware, which produces beautiful, artisanal products — like handblow…

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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO 1:00:21

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Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal …

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