Best Dup Podcasts (2026)

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DUP’s Phillip Brett: "I would love to see justice for my mum” 42:15

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At 34, Phillip Brett is one of Stormont’s younger MLAs and the North Belfast Assembly man has seen his profile grow since being elected to Stormont in 2022. He says much of his politics has been shaped by his close relationship with Nigel and Dianne Dodds, who he calls his ‘political mum and dad’. Philip Brett’s family life was torn asunder when hi…

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DUP & Sinn Féin Slide, Budget Chaos & MLAs’ Christmas Recess 45:54

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The latest University of Liverpool poll paints a troubling picture for Stormont’s governing parties, with Sinn Féin and the DUP both losing ground, smaller parties rising, and the combined dominance of the two biggest parties falling below 45%. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann is joined by Tim Cairns (former DUP Special Adviser) an…

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The murder of Pearl Gamble and the man who was hanged for it 27:20

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The morning after a dance in a Newry Orange hall, 19-year-old Pearl Gamble’s body is found at the end of a trail of blood. Suspicion immediately falls on 25-year-old Robert McGladdery, known locally for his predatorial behaviour. Less than a year later, McGladdery is the last man to be hanged on the island of Ireland. Historian Joe Baker and Charli…

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Gerry Carroll on Gaza, Tweets and Irish Republicanism 43:33

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People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll joins Stormont Sources for one of the most candid political interviews of the year. In this final episode of Stormont Sources for 2025, host David McCann, alongside Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan, speaks to Gerry Carroll MLA about: 🔴 Gaza and the Palestine debate at Stormont 🔴 The controversial tweet that mad…

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Episode 10: The Gift of Grief for the Holidays 37:16

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Send us a text The Gift of Grief for the Holidays Description: In this reflective and heartfelt episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton talks honestly about what happens when grief shows up anyway — even after you’ve made plans, booked trips, stayed busy, and tried to distract yourself through the holidays.…

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Martin O’Hagan: The LVF murder of Sunday World journalist and the struggle for justice 30:10

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Martin O’Hagan was a former IRA prisoner who eventually rejected violence and became an investigative reporter with the Sunday World. He was murdered by the LVF in Lurgan on 28th of September 2001. No-one has ever been convicted of the killing. The National Union of Journalists wants an independent inquiry into the killing and the subsequent invest…

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The time the Stickies went to North Korea 26:30

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North Korea is one of the world’s most secretive states – known for its dictators who are treated like gods and an iron-clad grip on their citizens. Back in 1988, six members of the Official IRA made their way to North Korea to receive state of the art training – some were expelled from the country after a drunken brawl. The unusual alliance came a…

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McIlroy’s masters win, boxing success, and NI wins the World Cup... Northern Ireland’s top 15 2025 Sport moments 50:45

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2025 was a platinum year for Northern Ireland’s sport superstars, from winning Premier League medals to securing world titles. Rory McIlroy finally got his hands on the green jacket, Lewis Crocker upset the odds to win the IBF Welterweight World title at Windsor Park, and Northern Ireland won its first ever World Cup... as Josh Rock and Daryl Gurne…

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Christmas Special: Stormont’s Year in Review: Best & Worst Parties, MLAs & Big Moments 53:36

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Welcome to the Stormont Sources Christmas Special, where David McCann, Michael McKernan and Tim Cairns review the political year in Northern Ireland. In this end-of-year episode, the panel hands out the Stormont Sources Awards, debating: • MLA of the Year – including John O’Dowd, Emma Little-Pengelly, Matthew O’Toole and Timothy Gaston • Party of t…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 3: The Con Collapses 31:09

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Interview with Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds 35:53

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In this episode, Ursula interviews the recently appointed Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds. They discuss his plans for the role, the challenges he anticipates facing and how he plans to handle them. You can get in touch with thoughts or opinions on the podcast anytime through emailing [email protected] or by getting in touch on…

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 1: The Sports Star 29:56

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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 Guests…

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BiB: Bailey Spinn – From Viral TikTok Star to Hard Rock Trailblazer (The Untold Journey) 26:35

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On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam reconnects with viral sensation and rock artist Bailey Spinn. You might remember Bailey from TikTok, where she first blew up during her college days—but when she last joined the show, she hadn't even released her own music yet. Fast forward three years: Bailey's debut EP "My Worst Enemy" racked up mill…

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The murder of Denis Donaldson – a mystery that just gets murkier 37:46

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Allison Morris explains what we know about the death of the British informer at the heart of Sinn Féin, Denis Donaldson, who was murdered in April 2006. No-one has ever been convicted of the murder and Donaldson’s family rejects a claim by the Real IRA that they did it. But whilst much of this story remains a mystery, further details have emerged. …

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BiB: Craig Johns Jr - How a Movie Soundtrack Idea Became The Dark's Heavy-Hitting Band 31:44

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On this episode of "Bringin' It Backwards," Adam Lisicky sits down with Craig Johns Jr for a raw, honest conversation about his journey from a small suburb outside New York City to building a new life and music career in Los Angeles. Craig Johns Jr dives into his early obsessions with guitar, first tours at just fifteen, and the twists and turns of…

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‘Ulster-Scots a wealth denied, and Britishness not valued as it was’: Lee Reynolds 30:06

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Lee Reynolds is Northern Ireland's first Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and the Ulster-British tradition. The Coleraine man is a former DUP special advisor, Belfast city councillor and he’s the man who coordinated the campaign for Brexit in Northern Ireland. What does the role entail? What is Mr Reynold’s vision? And what changes can people expe…

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Dave Rupert: The Chicago trucker recruited by the FBI to spy on IRA 35:04

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Dave Rupert, a six and half foot tall, middle-aged trucker from Chicago, with no Irish links. Rupert was a tourist who enjoyed a pint and through a series of chance events became a trusted republican insider and then an agent working for the FBI. How did an American man with no background in republicanism end up living a double life as part of the …

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NI Artist Colin Davidson on painting the late Queen, the Troubles and his most important work 56:46

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Belfast man Colin Davidson is one of Ireland’s most celebrated painters. Queen Elizabeth II, Bono, Ed Sheeran and Seamus Heaney are among the host of famous faces to have sat for him. Yet the Belfast-born painter regards his greatest work as a series of 18 portraits, which he did for free. In his new book, titled ‘Twelve paintings: Conversations wi…

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BiB: Lexi Norton (Echos) – How a DM Changed Everything: From Small Town to Millions of Streams! 27:36

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What happens when you tell the world you're going to be a singer at age five—and then actually make it happen? In this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Alexandra (Lexi Norton) of Echos to uncover the story behind her music journey that started in a small town outside Portland, Oregon, and has taken her all the way to mi…

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‘Media amplifies opposition to Irish language’: Newly appointed Irish Language Commissioner 27:21

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The newly appointed Irish Language Commissioner says the Irish language is not controversial and that opposition to it is “amplified” by the media. Dr Pól Deeds also said he couldn’t think of an example of language “weaponisation”. Unionist opposition to the language has long been justified as legitimate due to “weaponisation” of Irish by republica…

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A deep dive into Belfast's Nightlife with Night Czar Michael Stewart 48:39

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Belfast’s night-time economy is in trouble — and this deep-dive explains why. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan are joined by Belfast Night Czar Michael Stewart. We explore the Hill Street “gateway issue”, why businesses are walking away from Belfast, the impact of poor transport, policing, licensing…

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BiB: Damian Kulash - The Untold Story Behind OK Go's Wildest Music Videos 59:07

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Get ready to see a side of OK Go you've never heard before. On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Damian Kulash, frontman of the Grammy-winning icons behind some of the most creative music videos ever made. From growing up in the DC punk scene, finding his voice at Interlochen camp, to building OK Go's signature blen…

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Scappaticci / Stakeknife’s extraordinary relationship with army revealed 32:24

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The long-awaited report on the activities of IRA double agent ‘Stakeknife’, Freddie Scappaticci, has now been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48 million and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. It reveals details of security forces confirming that the Stakeknife operation probab…

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Supreme Court ruling on religious education & taking a look at the budget 32:46

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Ursula is joined by Aoife as they discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the teaching of religious education in schools, and they also take a look at the recent budget announcements, asking how politicians at Stormont can make ends meet when the numbers don't add up.By Personal Politics Podcast

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BiB: Chris Kelly (Hillhaven) - How Lindsay Lohan Inspired My Rock Career! 30:22

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What if your entire journey as a musician started with a Lindsay Lohan movie? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Chris Kelly of Hillhaven, who opens up about growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, finding inspiration in the unlikeliest places (think Freaky Friday), and the rocky path from bedroom guitarist to fro…

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Disappeared commission chief on the search for the dead 27:20

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Four victims of the Troubles - all believed to be victims of the IRA, remain missing. The so-called ‘Disappeared’, people murdered and secretly buried by republicans have long been searched for but the remains of Columba McVeigh, Joe Lynskey, Robert Nairac and Seamus Maguire have yet to be found. A new search for Seamus Maguire is planned for the s…

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BiB: Nikitaa – From Mumbai to LA: How She Defied Tradition & Broke Into the Music Industry 34:38

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What happens when you're the first in your family to chase a dream everyone else kept secret? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Indian singer-songwriter and producer Nikitaa—an artist who grew up in Mumbai surrounded by music, yet never saw anyone actually turn their passion into a career. That is, until she deci…

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Hilary Benn on the Budget Crisis, Border Poll & Stormont Reforms 1:05:30

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On this week's episode Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan challenge the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the biggest questions facing Northern Ireland: Why does the Treasury say NI already receives 124% of assessed need? Is Stormont spending too much — or is the funding model broken? What happens if the Execut…

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The UDA's deadly attack on Dublin Airport, 50 years on 19:37

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50 years ago, on November 29, 1975, the UDA attacked Dublin Airport, leading to the death of a baggage handler. 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 Hayes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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'Republicans' threaten elected politicians 22:09

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A criminal investigation has been launched after a group of masked and armed men issued threats where they described politicians in the Newry area as “legitimate targets”. In the video, the three masked men, who are shown holding what looks like firearms, say they are members of the ‘New Republican Movement’. One of the masked men accuses local pol…

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BiB: Doobie - Real Talk on Addiction, Recovery & Reinventing Himself with Rock 37:51

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On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Doobie, an artist whose raw blend of rock and hip hop—and brutally honest storytelling—has built a dedicated fanbase. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Doobie shares how a childhood filled with his mom's eclectic music—from Metallica to Tupac—sparked his love for genre-bending s…

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Episode 9: Forget the Rules: Real Grief, Real Fashion, Real Talk 46:10

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Send us a text Episode 9: Forget the Rules: Real Grief, Real Fashion, Real Talk Description: In this powerful, myth-busting episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton throws the whole “rulebook” out the window — starting with fashion rules and ending with the 5 Stages of Grief that people pretend are one-size-…

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People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll outlines his vision of socialism 42:58

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People before Profit has one MLA in Stormont – Gerry Carroll. But the west Belfast man, known for his pro-Palestinian views and critiques of capitalism, has a high profile. People before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll spoke to Ciarán Dunbar about what he thinks a socialist Ireland would look like, his views on a border poll, and his views on immigration …

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BiB: Cecilia Castleman: Riffs, Truth Bombs, & Making a Record with Don Was: Road to Breakthrough 25:48

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What does it really mean to grow up in a household where songwriting isn't just a passion—it's the family business? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with rising Nashville artist Cecilia Castleman for a raw, insightful look into her journey from Franklin, Tennessee's cow fields to the brink of her debut album release.…

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Danny Morrison on 'inevitable' united Ireland, Gerry Adams, and Stormont 36:24

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Danny Morrison was once Sinn Féin’s publicity director - well-known for the phrase ‘a ballot box in one hand and an Armalite in the other’. Now, he’s no longer involved in front-line politics and is better known as a writer. His latest work is an updated memoir entitled ‘All the Dead voices’, which was originally released in 2002. Danny Morrison jo…

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BiB: Calvin (The Happy Fits) – Going Viral Overnight: How A DIY EP Changed Everything! 39:47

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On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Calvin Langman of The Happy Fits for a candid, electric conversation about growth, vulnerability, and the wild ride from local family jams to viral indie stardom. Calvin—who grew up on a DIY farm in West Jersey surrounded by musical siblings—shares how he went from goofing off wi…

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Would a nine-county Northern Ireland have survived? 26:04

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Northern Ireland is six counties. But the province of Ulster was – and is – made up of nine counties – all including Ulster Protestants. As partition loomed, Unionists chose six counties and demographic dominance over nine counties with a much smaller protestant majority. But what if Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan remained in the UK? Ciarán Dunbar is …

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Julian Simmons on WW3 and Alien invasions, missing 'the old UTV', and losing his mum 31:14

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Julian Simmons is a Northern Ireland broadcasting legend, best known for his colourful introductions to soaps on UTV. Although continuity was axed on the Channel during covid, Julian is still adored by the public, now swapping the tv studio for DJ decks and much more. But despite his bright plans for the future, Simmons says he fears that a comet c…

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Was NI's Covid Response a Disaster? Plus, Reeves's Budget 42:21

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Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget as Chancellor — but what does it actually mean for Northern Ireland? In this week’s episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan break down the major spending announcements, from the headline £370m funding uplift to debates around multi-year budgets, revenue-raising powers,…

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"It looks like a youth club": The open prison that lets NI’s most violent men roam free 23:42

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Burren House is a part of Northern Ireland’s prison system that many of us have never heard of. It’s a pre-release open prison – supposedly intended to prepare murderers, sex offenders and others for release back into our communities. Some of the 25 criminals held in Burren House include serial sex attacker Tom Ward and former academic Gerry O’Kane…

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Socialist vigilantes linked to pipe-bomb attacks on west Belfast far right 26:19

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Members of a vigilante group targeting far-right activists have been blamed for pipe bomb attacks in west Belfast. Sources say the group, which calls itself the Socialist Republican Front, is leaving viable devices close to the homes of people they claim are connected to far-right organisations. Ciarán Dunbar joined by Belfast Telegraph security co…

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Enoch Burke jailed again: Who is funding his crusade? 24:23

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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 spiraled 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 onc…

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BiB: Alexandra Savior - How Bipolar Disorder Shaped Her Most Raw and Honest Album Yet 28:51

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What happens when everything you thought your music career would be takes a sharp left turn—not once, but over and over again? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with the wildly talented Alexandra Savior for an honest, vulnerable conversation about reinvention, resilience, and staying true to her creative self through …

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Presbyterian Church mired in controversy as PSNI launch criminal investigation 38:19

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The PSNI has is probing safeguarding failures in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It comes after the church’s moderator Trevor Gribben quit citing ‘serious and significant failings’ in safeguarding from 2009 to 2022, including concerns over a pedophile teacher who was a voluntary youth group leader in the church. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by The B…

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement: 40 Years On 55:14

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On this week's episode, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan take a trip down memory lane. From the 40th anniversary of the Anglo-Irish Agreement to the notable leadership changes within the SDLP and DUP, our discussion uncovers the lasting impact of these events and their implications for today’s politics. 📱 Join the conversation: WhatsAp…

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BiB: M.A.G.S. - How a Family Band & Church Basement Led to Indie Stardom & Touring with Football 42:49

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Welcome back to Bringin' It Backwards, the podcast where legendary and rising artists share their stories before the stardom. In this episode, Adam Lisicky sits down with Elliot—better known as M.A.G.S.—to talk about reinvention, collaboration, and finding new creative life in familiar songs. A couple years after his album Destroyer made waves, M.A…

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BelTel Politics: The BBC, Stormont and a toxic environment for women 36:48

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Stormont has celebrated its first 10,000 days, but is it struggling with continuing political toxicity? As the UUP’s only mayor says she has faced extreme sexism, is politics getting rougher for women? And, the BBC say they are ‘determined’ to fight Donald Trump in court, but what next for the corporation. To talk about the week in politics, Ciarán…

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BiB: Wesko – From Blue Collar to Breakout Star: The TikTok Gamble That Launched His Career 22:08

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On this episode of "Bringin' It Backwards," Adam Lisicky sits down with Wesko, a country artist whose music journey is anything but typical. Growing up in a tiny town in eastern North Carolina with no musical lineage, Wesko didn't even pick up a guitar until he was 19—and that was just to find some therapy during a stressful period in his life. Wha…

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement (Part Three): The ‘game-changer’ which lead to the Good Friday Agreement 21:16

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Despite the protests and the anger of unionists, the Anglo-Irish Agreement endured under superseeded by the GFA. Some see it as a key factor in attracting Sinn Féin into the political process and by many as a vital factor in convincing unionism that it would have to concede to power-sharing with nationalists. Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Professor Fergal…