Best National Autism Strategy Podcasts (2025)

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2025-05-20 Mary Lou On Protecting Neutrality, Lifebuoy Thugs, Help A Mum With A Daughter In Pain & More... 2:17:09

12h ago2:17:09

2:17:09

PJ Coogan hears Mary Lou McDonald get passionate about Ireland's neutrality ahead of her meeting in Cork, talks to KellyAnn who says tampering with lifebuoys costs lives, listens to Melissa explain why she needs help to end her daughter's agony. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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My Daughter's Tummy Is In Agony - How Do I Fix This? 12:01

15h ago12:01

12:01

Melissa lives every mother’s nightmare watching her child suffer but no one seems to be able to help with her digestive issues she tells PJ. Can you point her in the right direction? WhatsApp 083 3 96 96 96 or [email protected] if you can Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No Hotel No Problem How Aine Is Reinventing Gig Tours 7:51

15h ago7:51

7:51

Hotels eating gig money? Aine has the answer with The Duffbox a musician’s tiny home on wheels and now she's made it better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unmasking Autism - Tommy The Gym Owner’s Self-Discovery 12:18

15h ago12:18

12:18

Tommy talks to PJ about the strain of masking to please other people and how getting a diagnosis helped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No Footpaths, No Buses, No Answers - Kerry Pike’s Fight Mirrors Widespread Safety Concerns 10:40

16h ago10:40

10:40

Kerry Pike’s population has exploded—so why are its roads stuck in the past Ian McGregor asks PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hydrant Abuse Leaves Families with Filthy Water When Will Irish Water Act? 10:55

16h ago10:55

10:55

A reckless act at a fire hydrant has left families with dirty water and damaged appliances—why isn’t more being done to stop it Michelle O'Mahony and Cllr Deirdre Kelly ask PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mike Ryan - From Global Health Hero to Áras an Uachtaráin? 12:59

16h ago12:59

12:59

Sophi tells PJ that the WHO's loss could be Ireland's gain if top doctor Mike Ryan becomes President as some are suggesting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Do People Think Of The Presidency? Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Found Out! 4:36

16h ago4:36

4:36

As speculation mounts that Mike Ryan, famous for his WHO advice during COVID-19 may be a candidate in the Presidential election, Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne took to the streets to find out what people think of the Presidency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Classical Music in the Wild: 10 Years Connecting People and Nature Through Music and Travel with Hunter Noack 1:27:07

17h ago1:27:07

1:27:07

What happens when you take a grand piano into the wild and let nature lead the performance? Hunter Noack is a classically trained pianist and the founder of IN A LANDSCAPE, a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert series that brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano into the great outdoors. Instead of setting up traditional speakers at every show, audience memb…

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We Always Knew Robot Trees Wouldn't Work! 6:08

17h ago6:08

6:08

PJ talks to Prof John Sodeau who said there was ample evidence that the robot trees removed from Cork over the weekend would never work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As Cork Reels From Luke Hyde's Tragic Drowning Thugs Abuse Lifebuoys Over The Weekend 6:30

17h ago6:30

6:30

PJ talks to KellyAnn Peyton, friend of the Hyde family and campaigner for a law preventing the filming of tragedies about unbelievable abuse of vital lifebuoys over the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mary Lou McDonald: Protecting Ireland's Neutral Stance In A Changing World 20:31

17h ago20:31

20:31

As global tensions rise, SF Leader Mary Lou McDonald explains why defending Irish neutrality matters in advance of a public meeting Thursday evening at 7.30 in Ballyphehane Community Ctr where both Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD and she will be speaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Man Arrested In Michael Gaine Investigation Released Without Charge 7:14

17h ago7:14

7:14

Sinead Kelleher of The Kerryman and Independent News & Media brings PJ up to speed with overnight developments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2025-05-19 Bye bye Robot trees, My IBD agony, Last day at school with a twist & more 2:17:10

1d ago2:17:10

2:17:10

The robot trees are gone - could the money they cost have been better spent...IBD - Suzanne had to give up a job she loved because the pain was so bad..One class of 2025 will never forget their last day& lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cancer Can Kiss My Ass The Naughty Mug That Helps The Corks 96FM Radiothon 7:01

1d ago7:01

7:01

A cheeky donkey mug with a bold message is raising funds for Corks 96FM Radiothon, Rosin Corr from Elephant In The Room Gifts tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can Ger Nash Save Cork City FC from Relegation? 5:18

1d ago5:18

5:18

Cork City’s new manager Ger Nash faces a massive challenge as the club battles relegation – can he turn things around PJ Coogan asks Trevor Welch from 96FM's The Score and Premier League Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland’s Eurovision Strategy: Pray For A Miracle? 10:40

1d ago10:40

10:40

Kirsty Blake Knox of the Irish Independent has been looking at what Ireland needs to do to be successful at Eurovision she tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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American Fast Food Is Engineered, Not Cooked! 9:36

1d ago9:36

9:36

From food dye grill marks to lab-made nuggets, Justin breaks down to PJ why he refuses to eat U.S. fast food—and why Ireland does it better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Secret to Bypassing Ireland’s Agonizing Surgery Delays 5:34

1d ago5:34

5:34

Faster recovery, no delays Paul Byrne of healthcareabroad.ie take PJ Coogan inside the growing trend of medical tourism to Spain that you can get the HSE to pay for! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Suzanne's Bathroom Battle - Life With An Invisible Bowel Disease 15:41

1d ago15:41

15:41

Suzanne tells PJ her story of resilience—how work became her lifeline while battling Crohn's flares Today is World IBD Day, Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland will host a major webinar, this evening (Mon May 19th) from 6.30-8.30pm. See crohnscolitis.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cork's Notorious Robot Trees Vanished! Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Gets Reactions 10:44

1d ago10:44

10:44

The robot trees were uprooted over the weekend! Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne hit the streets to get peoples' reaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Save Lives & Build Communities Stephen Tells PJ On National Volunteer Week 7:58

1d ago7:58

7:58

Stephen O'Flaherty, Cork/Kerry Community Engagement Officer for the National Ambulance Service, tells PJ how important volunteering is to life saving as we start National Volunteering Week See also volunteer.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Principal’s Office to Parental Ambush For 6th Years At Coláiste Eamann Rís 3:21

1d ago3:21

3:21

Graduation day at Coláiste Eamann Rís ended with shrieks, splashes, and a whole lot of flour Aine McLaughlin tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Says Sort Out Council Housing That's Beyond Its Shelflife PLUS Chats About 96FM Radiothon Dunk Tank 19:27

1d ago19:27

19:27

PJ hears from Donnchadh about the need to replace housing that is well beyond its original lifespan where even people with terminal illnesses are living. PJ also chats to him and to Jerry Buttimer both of whom are good sports taking part in our Dunk Tank which is raising money for Radiothon see more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Lost Places & Lost Time Let's Look After The Children Left Behind in the Before 5 Closure 6:50

1d ago6:50

6:50

Christine Mullins welcomes the news that Northside Community Enterprises are opening a childcare facility but says the kids left behind by the closure of the Before 5 must be helped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Update On Michael Gaine Investigation 9:53

1d ago9:53

9:53

PJ talks to Siobhan Brosnan a journalist with Radio Kerry about the big developments in the case that happened over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

National Autism Strategy Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Forgotten Generation Podcast

Be the change. Media Network and Troy Njenje-Mbanga

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Honest Conversations: About Canada's First Autism Strategy

Autism Alliance of Canada

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Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

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Our State - South Australia

DPC Communications

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2025-05-20 Mary Lou On Protecting Neutrality, Lifebuoy Thugs, Help A Mum With A Daughter In Pain & More... 2:17:09

1
My Daughter's Tummy Is In Agony - How Do I Fix This? 12:01

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No Hotel No Problem How Aine Is Reinventing Gig Tours 7:51

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Unmasking Autism - Tommy The Gym Owner’s Self-Discovery 12:18

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No Footpaths, No Buses, No Answers - Kerry Pike’s Fight Mirrors Widespread Safety Concerns 10:40

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Hydrant Abuse Leaves Families with Filthy Water When Will Irish Water Act? 10:55

1
Mike Ryan - From Global Health Hero to Áras an Uachtaráin? 12:59

1
What Do People Think Of The Presidency? Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Found Out! 4:36

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Classical Music in the Wild: 10 Years Connecting People and Nature Through Music and Travel with Hunter Noack 1:27:07

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We Always Knew Robot Trees Wouldn't Work! 6:08

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As Cork Reels From Luke Hyde's Tragic Drowning Thugs Abuse Lifebuoys Over The Weekend 6:30

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Mary Lou McDonald: Protecting Ireland's Neutral Stance In A Changing World 20:31

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Man Arrested In Michael Gaine Investigation Released Without Charge 7:14

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2025-05-19 Bye bye Robot trees, My IBD agony, Last day at school with a twist & more 2:17:10

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Cancer Can Kiss My Ass The Naughty Mug That Helps The Corks 96FM Radiothon 7:01

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Can Ger Nash Save Cork City FC from Relegation? 5:18

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Ireland’s Eurovision Strategy: Pray For A Miracle? 10:40

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American Fast Food Is Engineered, Not Cooked! 9:36

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The Secret to Bypassing Ireland’s Agonizing Surgery Delays 5:34

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Suzanne's Bathroom Battle - Life With An Invisible Bowel Disease 15:41

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Cork's Notorious Robot Trees Vanished! Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Gets Reactions 10:44

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Save Lives & Build Communities Stephen Tells PJ On National Volunteer Week 7:58

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From Principal’s Office to Parental Ambush For 6th Years At Coláiste Eamann Rís 3:21

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Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Says Sort Out Council Housing That's Beyond Its Shelflife PLUS Chats About 96FM Radiothon Dunk Tank 19:27

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Lost Places & Lost Time Let's Look After The Children Left Behind in the Before 5 Closure 6:50

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Update On Michael Gaine Investigation 9:53