Best David McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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Saipan - Part 2 1:16:07

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27m ago1:16:07

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Part 2 of Saipan and the Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy fiasco. Little bit of house keeping, from next week onwards we'll be releasing on Tuesday instead of Monday! Also.... We've got a few line shows and stuff coming up you can find out about here - ⁠LIVE SHOWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Palestine 1:44:27

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Hello, this week we're doing an episode on the early Irish-Palestine relations. The past two years have been a particularly bleak time in the history of the region but we wanted to take a look at some of the early connections and similarities between Ireland and Mandatory Palestine from the 1920s on and maybe show why so many Irish people strongly …

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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History 1:06:38

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This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…

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Shane Peacock, A Place of Secrets 16:41

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As an author of novels (for YA readers and adults), playwright, journalist, and screenwriter, Shane Peacock has always been interested in larger-than-life characters, seeking the truth about human beings, and exploring the invisible things that matter to us all. Earlier this year (season 3, ep. 2), I interviewed Shane, and we discussed the first no…

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Saipan - Part 1 (1996-2002) 1:08:08

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This week we're taking a look back at Saipan and the Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy debacle, and the only way to do that is by going back six years beforehand to figure out what the hell was going on that led to one of the greatest tragedies Irish sport has ever witnessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arís - John Delaney - A Cowboy Special 15:38

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Hello! With Ireland breaking our hearts in the qualifiers at the minute, and a Saipan movie on its way, we're back talking about football this week. We'll have a full Saipan episode out soon, but while we were recording that it got us thinking about the man who started it all, John Delaney. Here's a clip from an episode we did on Don John back in 2…

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Bonus Dev - Schrödinger's Bastard 10:24

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Hello! Here's a short teaser for the final episode in our De Valera series. Over on Head Stuff+ we did more of a deep dive into his birth (and his dad), the so called "Dev's Vice Act" (which led to a good Dundalk man getting fined for shifting), Dev's relationship with the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, and his ultimate legacy with the Mother & Baby …

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Joanne Kormylo, The Resistance Daughter 18:57

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Joanne Kormylo’s debut novel, THE RESISTANCE DAUGHTER, is a work of historical fiction inspired by true stories. She is the daughter of a WWII bomber pilot and prisoner of war. As part of her research for this novel, she studied her late father’s Wartime Log, interviewed veterans, served on the board of an Air Force Museum, and traveled to the UK, …

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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Butty Sugrue and the Underground World Champion Mick Meaney 1:09:48

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If you listened to our Muhammad Ali In Ireland episode you'll already be familiar with strongman, showman, publican, promoter and all around great man himself, Butty Sugrue. Here we delve a little deeper into Butty's extraordinary life, and chat about Mick Meaney, Butty's employee who buried himself underground in London in an attempt to set a worl…

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The Gospel in the Midst of Grief: Lessons from Widowhood - with Susan VandePol 53:16

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What does faithful, biblical care for widows look like, and why does the Bible say that it is at the heart of "pure religion"? Susan VandePol became a widow when her husband—a Los Angeles City firefighter—died following a line-of-duty exposure. Out of her own grief the Lord led her to create practical protocols for fire departments and churches, an…

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Rosemary McCracken, Riversong 22:19

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Born and raised in Montreal, Rosemary McCracken has worked on newspapers across Canada as a reporter, editor, editorial writer, arts reviewer, and restaurant critic. Safe Harbor, the first novel in her five-book Pat Tierney series, was a finalist for Britain’s Debut Dagger Award in 2010. It was first published by Imajin Books in 2012, followed by B…

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Éamon de Valera - President Dev (Part 4) 1:15:30

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Well, its the final run of Dev! In this one we cover his last two terms as Taoiseach, his run as President, and talk about his general impact on the country. We will have one more bonus episode covering the more salacious parts of Devs life so if you want to listen to that along with ad free episodes, related bonus content, and all our film clubs y…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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Éamon de Valera - War Time Dev (Part 3) 1:30:51

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Hello! Here's part three of the Éamon de Valera series covering Ireland during WWII, the 1940s IRA, Churchill's drunken offer, and Hitler's condolence book. We'll be back with the fourth and final Dev episode on Monday! If you want to hear this episode without ads, or to listen to our related bonus content, you can do so by following this link to ⁠…

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The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters 1:08:50

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Pastor Nick Cady is joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church to explore the fascinating story of the conversion of the Vikings. Stephen, who also hosts the Viking Legacy and Lore podcast, shares how his personal heritage sparked an interest in Viking history and mythology, and h…

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Éamon de Valera - The Long Fella (Part 2) 1:37:30

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Here's part two of three on Éamon de Valera, released on the day of Collins 103rd anniversary. In this episode we cover Dev's part in the Civil War, the creation of Fianna Fail in the '20s, and his wild political run in the '30s. If you want to hear this episode without ads, or to listen to our related bonus content, you can do so by following this…

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…

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When War Scatters the Church: Lessons from Ukraine - with Sharon Markey 58:09

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady talks with Sharon Markey — missionary, pastor’s wife, and author of the forthcoming book Finding Home Again. Sharon shares her family’s story of serving in Ukraine for nearly two decades, planting churches in Kyiv, and how the war suddenly uprooted their lives. We discuss: What it means to be a …

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Éamon de Valera - George (Part 1) 1:47:45

2M ago1:47:45

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In honour of his 50th anniversary, and to balance out the Mick episodes, here's the first in our three part series on Éamon de Valera. In this episode we cover Dev's suspicious birth, his erstwhile Rugby career, and his role in the early struggle for independence. If you want to hear this episode without ads, or to listen to our related bonus conte…

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Why We Need to Think About Heaven More (Not Less) - with Matt McCollough 33:14

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady sits down with pastor and author Matt McCullough to discuss his new book Remember Heaven. Building on the themes of his previous book Remember Death, Matt explores how the biblical vision of heaven is meant to shape our lives here and now—not just as a future hope, but as a present motivation fo…

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Commit to Finishing - Steve McCracken 31:08

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We celebrate the completion of a house being built and a race being finished. So, too, God celebrates when we finish the work that He has given us to do and we finish the race that He has marked out for us to run. Starting is important, but finishing is imperative.By davidmccrackenministries

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Being a Part of the Body of Christ - Steve McCracken 38:32

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Just like a natural body is made up of many parts, so too is the body of Christ made up of many parts. Every part is to be connected to the body, contribute to the body, and care for the body. God wants a healthy church and we are called to be a part of it.By davidmccrackenministries

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The Power of Jesus Christ - Sally McCracken 33:06

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The power of Jesus Christ is unlimited! But to know His power is not academic knowledge, it must be experienced in our innermost being. As believers, we can access the power of the cross, the power of His resurrection, the power of salvation, the power of miracles, the power in Jesus name, and the power to be His witnesses. This message was shared …

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Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer 41:54

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Katharina Volckmer joins Adam Biles to discuss her biting, bleakly funny second novel, Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes. Set in a London call centre, the book follows Jimmie, a disillusioned former actor trapped in a soul-crushing job, a suffocating home life with his immigrant mother, and an alienating body. Volckmer disc…

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Muhammad Ali in Croke Park 1:46:21

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In this week's episode Jason tells Kevin the story of the time Muhammad Ali spent a few weeks in Ireland before having a fight with Al 'Blue' Lewis in Croke Park! To get all of our episodes without any ads, plus all of our bonus content, head over to Headstuff+ Find us on social media over here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Is Physical Fitness a Spiritual Discipline? - A Theology of Exercise: with David Mathis 42:50

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady speaks with David Mathis, author of A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul, to explore the spiritual significance of physical health. This conversation looks at the theology of the body, and how caring for our bodies can actually deepen our discipleship, improve our serv…

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The Shape of Survival: Eimear McBride on Love, Art, and the City 1:02:49

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In this textured conversation, author Eimear McBride joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss her latest novel The City Changes Its Face. Set in Camden Town in the 1990s, the book revisits characters from The Lesser Bohemians as they navigate the complexities of love, art, aging, trauma, and parenthood. McBride explores the enduring i…

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Theology of Disability: the Image of God & the Mission of the Church - with Sandra Peoples 41:02

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In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by Sandra Peoples — a disability ministry consultant, author, and pastor's wife — to discuss her new book: Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families Sandra shares from personal experience as both a sister and mother of individuals with disabilities, and…

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The DeLorean 1:13:21

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In the 1980's John DeLorean opened a factory outside Belfast to make his now iconic vehicle, but in less than two years it gets shut down and John finds himself under investigation by governments on both sides of the Atlantic. If you want to hear the ad-free version of this episode, plus our bonus episodes and Film Clubs, you can sign up to ⁠Headst…

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Blackbird - Film Club 17:32

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Here's a quick snippet of our Film Club episode with everyone's favourite critic, Brian Lloyd! Click on his name there and give him a follow! And if you want to hear the rest of the episode(more than an extra hours worth), as well as all of our regular episodes ad-free, plus our bonus episodes and Film Clubs, sign up to Headstuff+. There's no bette…

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Katie Kitamura on Fiction’s Shifting Realities 55:22

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Katie Kitamura joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable novel Audition. Centred on a middle-aged actress whose settled life is upended by a young man claiming to be her son, Audition blurs the lines between performance, identity, and narrative certainty. Kitamura reflects on the novel’s dual structure—a “rabbit-duck” ambiguity—and her fascination…

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Timothy S. Johnston, A Blanket of Steel 17:51

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Timothy S. Johnston is the author of the Science Fiction/Thriller The Rise of Oceania series, which includes The War Beneath, The Savage Deeps, Fatal Depth, The Shadow of War, and most recently, A Blanket of Steel. He has won the GLOBAL THRILLER Award Grand Prize, the EPIC Award, the CYGNUS Science Fiction Award Grand Prize, as well as the CLUE Awa…

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Michael Flately - Lord of the Dance 1:40:51

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In this week's episode Jason tells Kevin the story of Michael Flatley, having just read his autobiography. Flatley is probably best known for his stage show Lord of the Dance, and his time with Riverdance, but here we talk more about his childhood and his time before world wide fame. A construction worker, a musician, a lover and a fighter, someone…

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Gospel Faithfulness & Social Engagement: The Life and Teaching of Francis Grimké - with Dr. Drew Martin 32:57

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick talks with Dr. Drew Martin, professor of theology and church history at Covenant Theological Seminary. Drew shares about his pastoral journey, his transition to academia, and why he wrote his new book on Francis Grimké — an influential but often overlooked African American Presbyterian pastor, church…

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Renton Returns, Sick Boy in Love: Irvine Welsh Reimagines His Antiheroes 1:04:03

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In this electric conversation, Irvine Welsh joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss Men in Love, the long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting. Picking up moments after Renton's betrayal, Welsh dives deep into the aftermath—friendship, love, addiction, class, and the cultural hangover of 1980s Thatcherism. The pair explore writing authent…