Best GoLoud Podcasts (2025)

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We hear about 'Lines of Enquiry' a GoLoud original podcast 18:59

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3h ago18:59

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From 25 years in the Garda Technical Bureau, former Detective John Sweetman has now launched a new GoLoud original podcast, Lines of Enquiry, detailing some of the cases he worked on including as a handwriting expert. John joined Pat on the show to chat all about his work and the new podcast.

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Teenage Thug In Dublin 17 Area Makes Horrific Threat To Elderly Woman 48:10

1h ago48:10

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A teenage thug is terrorising residents in Darndale and made some very sinister threats to one woman. Remember angered a lot of listeners when he gave his opinion on why these teenage thugs are acting this way

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#310 Past the Point of Pelmet 50:22

5h ago50:22

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The lads discuss sporting matters, kitchen nuances and how fathers are always right.

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A look back on the new stories of the week on the Friday Forum 24:18

4h ago24:18

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A look back on the new stories of the week on the Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Bay South, Senator Laura Harmon, Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Disability, Labour, Cork South-Central, Cork City South West and Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo.…

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A damning official report on the handling of Covid 19 by UK Government 11:11

3h ago11:11

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The UK government acted “too little, too late”, according to a damning official report on the handling of Covid 19. We get the details of the report findings with The UK government acted “too little, too late”, according to a damning official report on the handling of Covid 19.

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Friday Food: A classic Irish stew as the cold nights set in 7:09

4h ago7:09

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Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through a classic Irish stew as the cold nights set in.

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Enoch Burke is still at large after the High Court order 14:49

4h ago14:49

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Enoch Burke is still at large after the High Court ordered him to return to prison for the fourth time. Gardai believe he’s hiding in his family home in Castlebar and have made multiple calls to the house, but Enoch still hasn’t presented himself. We get the latest on this with Legal Affairs Editor for the Irish Independent Shane Phelan.…

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We dissect Trump’s twenty eight point peace plan for Ukraine 15:56

4h ago15:56

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Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor Politics, School of Law and Government, DCU and Author of Unfinished Empire joined Pat this morning to dissect Trump’s twenty eight point peace plan for Ukraine.

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What are stablecoins? 11:34

4h ago11:34

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You’re likely to have frequently heard of the cryptocurrency bitcoin in the past number of years…but what about ‘stablecoins’? Aave is the world’s largest decentralised finance lending network and has just received a license from the central bank to trade here and across Europe. Tech Editor with The Irish Independent Adrian Weckler explains.…

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A look ahead to the weekend of sport 4:59

4h ago4:59

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The Premier League returns as Arsenal remains top of the leaderboard. While Ireland face a tough game against South Africa in this weekend's international test match this Saturday. And in Formula One all eyes will be on Lando Norris who could run away with the driver's championship in Las Vegas this weekend? Colm Boohig from Off The Ball brings us …

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The tense relationship between American Presidents and the press 14:34

7h ago14:34

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In light of Trump's alarming increase in personal attacks on journalists. Newstalk's Simon Tierney takes a look at the tense relationship between American Presidents and the press...

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One person has died after a small plane crash near Tramore 9:12

3h ago9:12

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One person has died after a small plane crash near Tramore in Co Waterford yesterday. A garda spokesperson said the victim was the sole occupant of the light aircraft. We discuss this further with Kevin Byrne, Lieutenant Colonel Retired and Airport Safety and Security Auditor

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Episode 243 w/ Enya Martin and Ger Jordan 43:36

3h ago43:36

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Enya Martin and Ger Jordan joined Calvin this week and since the episode was recorded the day after that amazing Irish win against Portugal, it starts off with some serious slagging of Ronaldo and dreaming about tournaments. Calvin tells us what his idyllic airport experience would be and a listener considering dumping her fella over chicken wings …

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Filipino Nurse Working In Dublin Wants To Bring Her Two Children to Ireland 54:33

13m ago54:33

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On this episode we debated a protest in Dublin by foreign healthcare workers who are demanding the right to bring their families to Ireland to live. Our "essential workers" are denied that right for up to three years while their kids live at the far side of the world.

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Boxed features: All Her Fault" 8:54

4h ago8:54

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Adapted from the best-selling novel by Irish Author Andrea Mara, new thriller series "All Her Fault" opens on a terrifying situation that eventually unearths the deep secrets of a community. We hear more in Boxed with John Fardy.

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Mary, Lady Heath the first true female trailblazer in aviation 10:58

4h ago10:58

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“Before Amelia Earhart’s famous exploits and her infamous disappearance. A Limerick woman was the first true female trailblazer in aviation. The life of Mary, Lady Heath was both extraordinary and tragic, but her efforts to further the cause of female pilots, and women in sport, mark her as a true pioneer. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us mo…

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Lee and Andrew Child on their new book 'Exit Strategy 18:21

4h ago18:21

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Exit Strategy is the thirtieth thriller in the Jack Reacher novels and once again this addictive series continues. Some of us, just cannot get enough of Reacher, the all-American hero created and written by a bloke from Coventry. Guests Lee and Andrew Child chatted to Pat about the new book.

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Are kids better off being looked after at home or in afterschool care? 9:11

8h ago9:11

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Are kids better off being looked after at home or in afterschool care? Research from the ESRI shows that kids in afterschool are more likely to partake in sport and have better reading scores.

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Will AI actually make us less smart? 9:40

4h ago9:40

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A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US suggests that using AI makes students less smart. Pat discuss these findings with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

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A Russian spy ship is on course for Irish waters 13:05

5h ago13:05

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A Russian spy ship is on course for Irish waters. But what do we know about the ship and its intentions in Irish Water. Pat discusses this with Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times and Commander Caoimhin MacUnfraidh Retired, 29 years with the Irish Naval Service.

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We hear about the new digital product passport 5:43

5h ago5:43

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We hear about the new digital product passport that’s going to help consumers check where a product is made. We ask will this effort help people shop more sustainably? All to chat with Jo Linehan Climate Journalist.

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Is there a social toll to be paid for our increasingly sober society? 11:49

4h ago11:49

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Ireland's drinking rate has been steadily declining for decades now - in fact, according to recent OECD data, Irish people aren't even in the top third of drinkers globally. But as alcohol use has trended down, loneliness has trended up particularly among young people. So is there a social toll to be paid for our increasingly sober society and is t…

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Keeping our skin healthy during the winter months 9:45

4h ago9:45

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For anyone who isn’t aware it’s national healthy skin month this November. Joining Pat to discuss how we can keep our skin healthy during the cold winter months is Consultant dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists Professor Nicola ralph.

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How short term letting provides vital income for households 12:44

4h ago12:44

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Next year the short-term letting industry is expected to get a massive overhaul in an attempt to combat the housing crisis. New rules are set to be introduced on May 20, 2026, and yesterday legislation faced pre-legislative scrutiny at the Oireachtas committee on enterprise, tourism and employment. As reported by the Irish Independent, one woman sp…

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Sparks Fly as Adrian & Jeremy Go Head to Head With Enoch Burke's No. 1 Supporter 55:04

3d ago55:04

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On this episode we debated a statement by the Judge who jailed Enoch Burke AGAIN this week. He said he's not being jailed for his transgender views - rather because he's become "...a malign presence (at Wilsons Hospital School) - an intruder, stalking the school, it's teachers and its pupils"

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Ep 229: 4 Eyes On The 2 Johnnies 45:06

1h ago45:06

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Joe and Darren are on high alert! A certain rival podcast duo are wandering around outside ON THEIR PATCH and the boys are keeping a VERY watchful eye throughout this week's episode. Speaking of keeping an eye out, Darren is parading a new pair of specs and he's delighted with himself. Although he is less delighted by the backhanded compliment Joe …

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Edward James surrealist garden Las Pozas 9:31

3h ago9:31

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Edward James was one of the most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century, a poet, collector, patron and visionary whose life blurred the boundaries between art and dream. He was born in 1907 into immense privilege, the only son of William James, an American millionaire whose fortune had grown out of the railway industry, and Evelyn Forbes, a Sco…

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It’s International Fraud Awareness Week 12:55

3h ago12:55

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It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform how to protect our online profiles and land the simple message: Stop Think. Check. To discuss this Pat was joined on the show by Dr Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology. For more information check out Security Zone - Bank of Ireland Grou…

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Both Chamber of Congress agree to the release of the Epstein files 16:04

3h ago16:04

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Name calling and tense press conferences. President Trump reacts to the release of the Epstein files. We discuss this and more with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with TheJournal.ie.

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Motoring:The smart speed bump 9:56

3h ago9:56

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We hear about in use in both Australia and Sweden, a smart speed bump only deploys when a car is actually speeding. AI is getting smarter, both for the good guys and the bad guys. There is something of an AI arms race going on at the moment between fraudsters and those in the detection industry like insurers who are trying to stop them. All to disc…

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The extinction of the last Australian shrew 10:19

2h ago10:19

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Australia’s last native shrew has been officially declared extinct, and it’s a sobering reminder of how human actions ripple through ecosystems. Also For months, eerie scenes have haunted South Australia's beaches dead sea creatures, foam-covered waters, and residents with breathing problems. Now, scientists have found the surprising culprit. A lit…

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Paschal Donohoe on his move to Washington 22:59

6h ago22:59

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Paschal Donohoe, Incoming Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank joined Pat in studio to chat about his new job and move to Washington.

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Joe Lynam on the importance of being aware of heart health 8:49

3d ago8:49

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You normally hear Joe Lynam bright and early at 6:30am on Breakfast Business, but recently he has been off the air following a very unexpected health event. Joe joined Pat to his story and talk about the importance of heart health.

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Will Paschal Donohoe’s departure leave a significant leadership gap in Fine Gael? 10:57

2h ago10:57

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Paschal Donohoe’s departure for the world bank may leave a significant leadership gap in Fine Gael, so does Simon Harris now have to watch his back? and will Gerry the Monk Hutch run in the by-election in Dublin Central? All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let me Explain Podcast.…

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S06 Ep.05: Niall Breslin is Magnified 52:45

11h ago52:45

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Niall Breslin, aka Bressie, the Irish singer/songwriter who first shot to fame with The Blizzards, joins Matt for this week’s episode of Magnified. He speaks to Matt about the release of his new album ‘The Place That Has Never Been Wounded’, which sees him go in a different direction and dip into neoclassical music. He also discusses his pivot into…

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Concerned Parents in Coolock Threaten Vigilante Action To Deal with Playground Vandals 43:39

1d ago43:39

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On this episode Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said vandals who destroyed a playground at Oscar Traynor Park in Coolock need to "grow up and cop on". We asked if the council should continue repairing vandalised playgrounds over and over again.

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Christmas is about connection not perfection 6:25

4h ago6:25

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Christmas is about connection, not perfection. But then December shows up and we all start sprinting and getting stressed. If Christmas is really about connection, how do we actually build that starting right now November is your secret weapon. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist explains.

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Who are the runners and riders to replace Minister Paschal Donohoe? 9:12

7h ago9:12

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As Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announces his resignation, who are the runners and riders to replace him? Sean Defoe takes us through the possible replacements and Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance discusses working with Pascal Donohoe.

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Tech with Jess: Resetting the algorithm 9:17

4h ago9:17

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On this week’s technology slot, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly talks about resetting the algorithm as we face into a busy few weeks on social media. All with thanks to Renault.

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Bonus: Earwigs and Excuses 23:16

6h ago23:16

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Roddy Collins stayed around for the bonus episode and as ever with Roddy we didn't know where his stories were going to take us. He started to answer a question about earwigs and ended up telling us about the time he saw a ghost. Calvin thinks more kids should be playing in the streets and Roddy reminisces on his own childhood spent weighing potato…

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The corruption scandal rocking the Ukrainian government 10:01

6h ago10:01

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to overhaul state energy companies following a corruption scandal that has rocked his government.But corruption scandals are not anything new to Ukraine having been a feature of its prewar history. corruption was, however, something Zelensky promised to clean up during the 2019 election. So how much …

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Preparing to become the first Irish astronaut in space 16:53

6h ago16:53

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In 2026, Dr Norah Patten will become the first Irish person in space. Joining her on that mission is crewmate Dr Shawna Pandya where they will complete a research mission and travel on-board the Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft Delta. The two astronauts have taken time out of their busy schedule as they prepare for this mission to chat to Pa…

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Reaction as Minister Paschal Donohoe to resign from government 4:59

5h ago4:59

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Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam reacts to the news that Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance is to resign to take up a position at the World Bank.

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Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is to resign from Government 7:52

7h ago7:52

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Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is to resign from Government to take up a position at the World Bank. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us the breaking news.

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Latest on the stabbing incident in Cork 6:02

7h ago6:02

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A 60-year-old woman has died and her husband is in a serious condition in hospital, after they were stabbed near their home in Cork city last night. We get the latest on this with Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

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Teenager Caught Bringing Dangerous Blade Into Dublin 13 School 42:52

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On this episode we heard from Tracey-Anne who very worried after a child brought a knife into a Dublin school and was showing if off to his friends. She believes it's time to install metal detectors in Irish schools to prevent this.

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Ask The Expert: On the hidden costs of buying a home 12:06

4h ago12:06

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Our expert this morning Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators who took a look at the hidden costs of buying a home and answers listener’s mortgage questions.

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Kilmore West playground was burnt out last night 7:45

4h ago7:45

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Last night, a fire was started in Kilmore West playground. The newly opened playground saw parts of it burnt out. After at least six years of pushing for this playground, it now has to close until it can be safely repaired and reopened. We heard from Cllr Alison Field Dublin Bay North The Labour Party.…