Best Gary Pascal Podcasts (2025)

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Jamie Rutherford | Spine Media Team And Going All In On Photography 1:00:16

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ SPINE SEASON! In this episode I speak to Jamie Rutherford. Jamie is one of the original OG photographers on the race and has helped to build the storytelling style of the media team. In this episode we talk about his origins as a runner and as a photographer. We talk about his first ventures into race phot…

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Conor McGregor’s headline-making 2025: Legal tussles, presidential bid, a God-fuelled pivot and a wedding? 26:59

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It’s just over a year since a High Court jury determined in a civil case that Nikita Hand had been raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor hasn’t fought inside the Octagon or appeared in any more Hollywood blockbusters during this time, but he’s managed to remain in the spotlight, nonetheless. On this episode of The Ind…

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Indo Politics: ‘Sensible Simon’, Zelensky’s star power and Ireland’s Golden Goose 22:02

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode: the everlasting presidential postmortem, the emergence of ‘Sensible Simon’, the star power of Volodymyr Zelensky - and will Ireland’s Golden Goose ever stop laying eggs? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at ind…

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Extra: Ireland and RTÉ’s Eurovision boycott explained - is the contest in crisis? 13:23

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It’s official, Ireland will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the event. Eurovision bosses deny the competition is in crisis, but the increasing fractures are making international headlines. How did RTÉ come to its decision to boycott, and what comes next? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kirsty Blake Knox See …

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Martha Nolan’s final hours: Her mysterious death at exclusive yacht club 26:16

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Last August 4, Carlow-born Martha Nolan met with her business investor aboard his boat in an exclusive yacht club in New York. Hours later she was dead. Several months on, why are there still more questions than answers? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Catherine Fegan and Jen Wieczner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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JOHN KELLY | Winter Spine Race 2026 Preview 50:50

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Welcome to the Home Trails coverage of the 2026 Winter Spine Race! We begin our lead up to this years race with a preview from a familiar face, John Kelly! John returns for the 4th time to Britain's most brutal race! He returns to better his race from last year when he was suffering with an attack of the s…

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Bibles, subscriptions and €360 boxes of meat: How Ireland's anti-immigrant influencers are cashing in 21:29

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Two leading anti-immigration influencers are generating considerable personal income by selling merchandise, memberships and seeking donations to fund and grow their ideologies. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ali Bracken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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“ We should be reclaiming or decolonizing the names” of our streets 22:32

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A row over Rathgar’s Herzog Park in south Dublin has snowballed into a global reckoning with Ireland’s colonial past. From suburban greens to street signs, we explore how the politics of renaming is reshaping the map of modern Ireland. As of Tuesday December 3rd, Dublin city councillors have decided to withdraw their proposal to “de-name” Herzog Pa…

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NIMBY or necessary? The South Dublin residents delaying MetroLink mega-project 24:23

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Metrolink was first proposed in 2001. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the diggers still haven’t moved. Now, a fresh legal challenge from residents of Dartmouth Square has left the multibillion-euro project with potentially significant delays. Are their concerns justified, or is this a classic case of NIMBYism? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Con…

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50 years on: The Dublin Airport bombing lost in time 19:35

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November 29, 1975, is not often quoted as a day of significance in Irish history. But at 1.20pm that afternoon, Dublin Airport became the site of a bomb attack. The tragedy has been largely forgotten by the wider public over the last five decades. However, for those who still seek answers it is as pressing as ever. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Brendan …

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Crime World’s Nicola Tallant: ‘There’s no insurance policy – if a criminal is shot dead, their family is left with nothing’ 32:26

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Today’s Indo Daily is a collaboration between two of our sister podcasts, Money Talks and Crime World. SundayWorld.com is getting a new look by rebranding to CrimeWorld.com - your inside track on Ireland’s criminal underworld. To mark the occasion, acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Nicola Tallant visits the Money Talks studio to talk through her…

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Indo Politics: “A tragic drama” - Billy Kelleher speaks on the Jim Gavin presidential debacle 24:13

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This week on Indo Politics, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher speaks candidly about the party’s bruising presidential selection saga, the pressures applied behind the scenes, and what he calls a “tragic drama” for all involved. Host: Mary Regan, Guest: Billy Kelleher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Salacious poetry, a jilted lover and an alleged affair: RFK Jr’s latest scandal 23:34

10d ago23:34

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US health secretary, and prominent member of the Kennedy dynasty, Robert F Kennedy Jr has found himself, once again, thrust into the headlines. It’s alleged he penned a series of explicit poems to his supposed lover, journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who is around 40 years his junior. The salacious verses, which include toe-curling allusions to oral sex, we…

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Breifne O’Brien: The fall of a Celtic Tiger fraudster and his post-jail reinvention 25:56

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At the height of the Celtic Tiger, property investor Breifne O’Brien was the definition of upper middle class. It seemed he had it all, until everything came crashing down around as his 15-year-long ponzi scheme was exposed, and his victims - who included his closest friends - learned the horrible, costly truth. O’Brien ultimately swapped the high …

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Holly Stables | The Speed Project Film And Correct Coaching For Ultramarathon 1:20:24

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode we welcome Holly Stables to the podcast fir the first time! Holly has had a long career, firstly in competitive marathon running, before she transitioned into trail and ultra. We ask the 'Superhero' question and find out where it all began and where she is now. Holly talks about the evoluti…

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Four wills, three years and the €3m stud farm: Inside the battle for Des Vere Hunt's estate 17:54

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Des Vere Hunt, of Fethard, Co Tipperary, died in September 2021, leaving behind an estate worth over €3m. He also left four different wills, made in years leading up to his death. Now, a three-way High Court battle between a friend, his stepdaughter and his niece looms to determine which of the multiple wills is valid. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest…

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Second time lucky - could Gerry 'The Monk’ Hutch win a seat in the Dáil? 24:10

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Could the resignation of Paschal Donohoe as finance minister last week have more long-term implications for the Irish Government than just a cabinet reshuffle? As Donohue departs for the World Bank, will his absence clear the way for Gerry Hutch to pull off the ultimate political heist? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Ali Bracken and Mary Regan See…

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‘Hello divorce, bye bye Daddy’: The day Ireland legalised divorce, by just 9,000 Votes 25:53

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In November 1995, Ireland changed forever, but only just. By a margin of 0.6%, the Irish public voted to legalise divorce, ending a constitutional ban that had stood since 1937. Some still say a wet day in the west and a dry day in Dublin made all the difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Indo Politics: Pas-conomics, succession, mood killers and emotional support peacocks 32:15

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode, can anyone fill Paschal Donohoe’s shoes, Ivan Yates pleads his case and what do emotional-support peacocks have to do with it all? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Tabitha M…

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Enoch Burke jailed again: Who is funding his crusade? 24:21

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Enoch Burke and his family have been a recurring fixture in Irish media for the past three years. What began as a workplace dispute over his objection to transgenderism, has spiralled into a protracted and costly legal saga, one that has already seen him spend more than 500 days in jail for contempt of court. Now, he is set to return to Mountjoy on…

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Extra: Can Ireland beat Czechia in the World Cup play-off…and how can you get a ticket? 13:27

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The Republic of Ireland football team have surpassed all expectations and made it to the World Cup play-offs, but what are our chances of beating Czechia and getting to the World Cup finals? And how can you get a ticket to next March’s game? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/o…

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The Epstein files are coming: What will we see and will they damage Donald Trump? 22:19

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The vote has taken place and the Epstein files will now be made public. After months of delay, political pressure and partisan division, Congress has backed the release of thousands of pages of material gathered during federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. What exactly will be unsealed in the coming weeks? How extensive is the material gathe…

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Dan Weller | Wendover Woods 50 + Spine Challenger South 2026 Preview 1:00:10

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast we speak to Dan Weller. Dan returns to the podcast after previously being on in 2024, when we talked about his wins at the Montane Spine Challenger South and the Pennine Barrier Ultra. This time Dan talks about his 2nd place finish at Centurion Wendover Woods 50 and his year …

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Pascal Donohoe’s exit: Who wins, who loses and who panics as the Fine Gael reshuffle begins? 25:36

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Paschal Donohoe is gone and Fine Gael now faces its most precarious reshuffle in years. With a by-election looming and Sinn Féin circling, we ask: who takes control and who loses everything? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kevin Doy…

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Ep 2| ‘‘Am I going f***king mad?’’ - Inside the collapse of Olympian Gary O’Donovan’s relationship with Irish rowing 38:43

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How did one of Ireland’s most recognisable Olympians end up feeling shut out of the system he helped elevate? In part two of Troubled Waters - an Indo Daily special, we follow Gary O’Donovan’s effort to return to the High Performance programme, and the confusion, clashes and emotional strain that marked his final years in Irish rowing. Sunday Indep…

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Ep 1| ‘They’re messing with his head’- Paul Kimmage’s journey inside the toxic world of Irish rowing’s High Performance Unit 40:25

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In part one of our special investigation, we examine the concerns raised about the culture inside Irish rowing’s High Performance Unit. Sunday Independent Journalist Paul Kimmage explains how early warnings and internal tensions first came to light. Irish rowing has delivered some of the country’s greatest sporting moments. But behind the medals an…

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Indo Politics: A housing plan, Fianna Fáil’s ‘perma-crisis’, party rebels’ ‘clusterbleep’ and CMAT 26:03

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode, a government housing policy with no annual targets, Fianna Fáil’s presidential “perma-crisis”, the Taoiseach’s rebels and their “clusterbleep”, what to expect from President Catherine Connolly and finally, CMAT. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Tru…

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BBC’s week from hell: Is RTÉ’s Kevin Bakhurst the man to fix it? 24:09

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One billion dollars. It’s not a line from Dr Evil in an Austin Powers movie, but the jaw-dropping sum US president Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for in an unprecedented lawsuit. In a week from hell for the BBC, director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned, leaving the corporation reeling and rudderless. How…

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Marianne Smyth will never stop scamming’ - Con-hunter opens up about being tricked by 'Queen of Con' 39:28

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Jonathan Walton describes himself as a ‘con-hunter’ but that’s not what he set out to be. The tv producer turned vigilante after he was scammed by con artist Marianne Smyth, the so-called ‘Queen of Con’. But Walton was not her first victim. His lengthy investigations revealed she had scammed scores of people since childhood. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Extra: Ruth Lawrence guilty - A decade of secrets, murder and pursuit 26:50

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A chilling Irish true-crime story that spans 10 years of deception, violence and pursuit. How did two men vanish and how was Ruth Lawrence finally brought to justice? Read more about why you can trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Tessa Fleming Guests: Eamon Dillon and Jamie Pyatt See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Paul Williams on exposing Irish Gangland’s Jimmy Savile, and unknowingly training a Provo bomber 23:36

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From the IRA member he unknowingly trained, to the gangland figure he later exposed as a prolific sexual predator, Paul Williams has spent decades events that make headlines, and others that never see the light of day. On todays Indo Daily, the veteran crime correspondent brings us inside two of the most captivating and lesser known stories of his …

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Charlotte Fisher | UTMB Mallorca - 3rd place! 58:11

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ At this point Charlotte is almost a cohost as she returns for her 5th appearance on the Home Trails Podcast! We catch up on what she's been up to since we last spoke about Lakeland 100. We discuss her successful race to 3rd place at Mallorca and how it feels like she's making her mark on the international …

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Elon Musk: The Trillion-Dollar Man who might never see a cent 22:21

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He’s conquered cars, space and social media but Elon Musk’s next move could reshape everything. We go inside the mega billionaire’s mind, his new project “Grokipedia”, and what it means for the rest of us. Read more about why you can trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Sönke Iwersen and Ad…

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Castro, Connolly and controversies: President Michael D Higgins's legacy examined 28:48

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From Fidel Castro’s funeral to fiery speeches on inequality, we chart the standout moments from President Michael D Higgins’s time in the Áras. And what happens now as Catherine Connolly prepares to take residency? Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Kevin Doyle a…

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‘Just Between Us’ with Jennifer Zamparelli: From jealousy to joy – what really happens at an Irish swingers’ party 31:50

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Behind closed doors, Ireland’s swingers’ scene is bigger, and bolder than you might think. Jennifer Zamparelli meets Graham, a proud member of the community, who lifts the lid on what really happens at a swingers’ party, how jealousy can turn into joy, and why “ethical non-monogamy” isn’t just about sex. Today’s Indo Daily comes from the new Irish …

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Sam King | 74 Ultramarathons in 74 Days! 1:06:49

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ https://givestar.io/gs/project-74 The link to Sam's challenge is above ⬆️ In this episode I speak to Sam King @fatboysking on instagram Sam is currently (at time of writing) 42 days into his challenge to run 74 ultramarathons in 74 days in honour of his mum, who suffered a bleed on the brain at aged 74. We…

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Hugh Tibbs - Autumn 100 Winner and New British 100 Mile Trail Record! 1:12:03

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to Hugh Tibbs, about his recent win at the Centurion Running Autumn 100. Not only did Hugh win the race, he also broke the previous course record and set a new British 100 mile trail record! As always, we find out Hughs superhero story, and and how he got Into running. We find out a…

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Trump’s ‘worst nightmare’: Is Zohran Mamdani a threat to the MAGA movement? 23:55

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Turn The Volume Up. The defiant battle cry of Zohran Mamdani; mayor-elect of New York City and self-described “worst nightmare” of Donald Trump. His victory was decisive, and his subsequent proclamations as radical as the platform he ran on. So, how will Donald Trump respond to his fiery new challenger? And does his rise signal a cutting-edge shift…

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Ivan Yates: From Blueshirt to black mark - the PR storm rocking Leinster House 28:17

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Ivan Yates, once the golden boy of Fine Gael, now finds himself in the eye of a media storm. Has his failure to declare political work put him, and the Coalition, in an awkward position? Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 3: The Con Collapses 31:08

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DJ Carey said he was fighting for his life, but the truth was far more shocking. We ask how one of hurling’s greatest heroes went from legend to scandal, and what the courts would say as the law eventually caught up with him. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan, Amy Molloy, Niamh Horan and Colm Keys Listen to the rest of the series here: Ep1…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 2: The Cancer Lies 27:18

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When DJ Carey told people he had cancer, few questioned him — after all, he was a national treasure. But was DJ really sick, or spinning a story for sympathy and money? One man tells of his story of how he was duped by DJ Carey. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan and Amy Molloy Listen to the rest of the series here: Ep1 - The Sports Star Ep…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 1: The Sports Star 29:55

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He conquered the hurling field, but off it DJ Carey was playing a far darker game. This is the story of a national icon who fooled everyone — until the truth caught up with him. In this special series from the Indo Daily, we trace the rise of a sporting icon whose lies, deception and downfall proved even heroes can crumble. Host: Kevin Doyle Gues…

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Beneath the Stairs: Inside Richard Satchwell’s double life 25:00

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Found guilty this year of the murder of his wife, Richard Satchwell remains a subject of major interest, not least because he is currently appealing against his conviction. Now, a new book details the campaign of coercive control waged against the late Tina Satchwell, and the deep extent of his manipulation. Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Ralph Riege…

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Dodgy boxes, fines and a new plan to come after Irish users 25:28

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Could dodgy box users finally face fines? And why is Ireland looking to copy Italy as it tries to tackle illegal streaming activity? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show with Adrian Weckler. Host: Adrian Weckler Guest: Darragh Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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RTÉ’s top 10 earners: Who’s making the big bucks? 26:30

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So, who’s really making all the money at RTÉ? Traditionally, it’s been the on-air talent leading the earnings table. This year, however, there’s been a shake-up: the executives/suits are now outpacing the stars on the payscale. But with Newstalk snapping up big-name presenters, could RTÉ’s pay cuts signal the start of a slide? And as fresh revelati…

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AI Meets Bitcoin in Singapore — and Why the U.S. Is Back in the Game with Jesse Darnell 16:03

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The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up. After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, former Marine and founder of ADVXNCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America. They dive int…

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Is social media dead? Why so many of us are switching off 25:50

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It’s easy to spend hours mindlessly scrolling through social media, but have we had enough of the carefully curated photos, endless arguments and targeted advertising? The latest studies suggest as much. So how did social media go from everyday essential to existential exodus? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: John Meagher and Chloe McPolin See omnystu…

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After 14 years at the top, Is Micheál Martin finally running out of road? 26:12

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After a bruising presidential campaign, Micheál Martin is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of his political life, after 14 years at the top is he finally running out of road? And how will we remember the 2025 Aras race? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Streaming killed the video star: The rise and fall of MTV 22:30

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MTV burst onto our screens in the 1980s as a vivid blast of loud, animated excess – all music, all the time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fast forward to 2025 and it is a shadow of its former self, with more channels under the MTV umbrella set to shut down at the end of the year. Is MTV dead? And just how much of a mark on pop culture did it …

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Is it time for a united Ireland? The case for and against unification 55:51

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The conversation around a united Ireland is an increasingly noisy one, with passionate arguments found on both sides of the debate. Now, two journalists – Sam McBride of the Belfast Telegraph and Fintan O’Toole of the Irish Times – have come together for a new book entitled For and Against a United Ireland. On this episode of The Indo Daily brought…