Best Irish Language Learning Podcasts (2026)

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#101 How to be pregnant le Siobhán de Paor 57:11

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Táimid ar ais i ndiaidh na Nollag agus tá an lá mór ag druidim linn - beidh babaí Shíomha ag teacht go luath! Ach an bhfuil go leor ar eolas againn faoin toircheas, faoin mbreith, nó faoin máithreachas? San eip seo, insíonn an file Siobhán de Paor dúinn faoina taithí féin leo agus faoin spioradáltacht a bhaineann leis an eispéireas ar fad. Taobh am…

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#39: Sinéad Crowe - Intuitive Eating 47:11

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So wonderful to start 2026 releasing this conversation about naturally healing your relationship with food. Sinéad Crowe is an Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Nutritional Therapist, and Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She also has intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Strategic Intervention, and Behavioural Family The…

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817 Budget Travel Tips; Moonlight Express; Hola South America 52:00

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A budget-minded travel blogger shares timely tips for keeping costs down — so that you can keep your travel dreams alive. Then a British journalist with a passion for rail travel enthuses about the special magic of the sleeper train. And an American writer based in Chile tells us what he loves about living in South America. For more information on …

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816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned 52:00

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Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year b…

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427c Christmas in London, Umbria, France, Norway, Greece, Basque Country 52:00

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Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their c…

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End of year language boost 6:50

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In this episode, I share an update on my end of year language boost after a very multilingual December. I talk about how I fully reactivated my Irish through local meetups in my hometown, without needing to travel to a major city, and how focused time plus the right books helped refresh the language quickly. I also explain my minimalist approach to…

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#100 How to turn 100 1:07:50

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Bhuel a chairde, tá an t-eagrán seo lán de cheiliúradh – ní hamháin gurb í an Nollaig í, ach mhair muid an céad! San eip seo , tá súil siar á caitheamh againn ar an aistear atá théis a bheith againn ó thús HTG go dtí an 100ú eip. Pléimid na cuimhneacháin is fearr, na cuimhneacháin is náirí, and some that are a healthy dose of both. We also develop …

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815 Sacred Paris; Newgrange Solstice; Finnish Sauna; Christmas in Estonia, Rome, Venice 52:00

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Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the custom that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from …

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#38 An Maolchathach 50:38

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Kerry Irish aficionado, online sensation, brain rot connoisseur, and witty wizard, @an_maolchathach knows how to ride those trends while providing us with the most soothing, lyrical accent on the internet waves. This was an illuminating conversation with such a knowledgable young enthusiast who is celebrating our language and drawing in the giggles…

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Raising boys to be good men, with Laura Dowling, the Fabulous Pharmacist 43:59

28d ago43:59

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Welcome back to another episode of Everymum the podcast, with me Aisling Keenan. I absolutely LOVE my guest this week, and I was somewhat self-conscious to be interviewing her because she's such a great podcast host herself. Laura Dowling, otherwise known as The Fabulous Pharmacist, has so many strings to her bow, she's an author, a podcaster like …

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#99 How to Gaeltacht le Pádraig Ó Sé 47:06

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Bhuel a chairde, táimid ana-excited mar gheall ar an eagrán seo, inar chuir Doireann 's Louise an ceoltóir, craoltóir 's carachtar Pádraig Ó Sé faoi agallamh thíos sa Daingean le linn Other Voices! Bhí féiniúlacht agus fiántas na nGaeltachtaí á bplé againn le Pádraig, chomh maith leis an cheol dar ndóigh. Labhramar faoinár pet peeves ó thaobh an ch…

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814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone 52:00

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A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture. For more information on Trave…

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Benny's next travel/language project is... 6:52

1M ago6:52

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I’m kicking off this episode by checking in from Ireland, where I’ve been doubling down on my Irish through meet-ups, tech immersion, and plenty of telly. This is the first stage of a longer journey that will involve several trips back and forth, all with the aim of finally becoming truly fluent in the language. After Christmas I’ll make my usual p…

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Three labours in under three hours with Deirdre O'Shaughnessy 59:50

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Welcome back to another episode of Everymum the podcast, with me Aisling Keenan. My guest this episode is Deirdre O'Shaughnessy, a journalist and mother of three whose story of parenthood so far left me breathless. I'd always known Deirdre professionally, as we orbited each other on Twitter for years, and always admired her work, but now that I hav…

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#98 How to speak Hiberno-English le Colm O'Regan 59:42

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Do you know your gombeens from your quarehawks? Bhuel, tá Colm O'Regan anseo le cabhrú leat agus Béarla na hÉireann – nó Hiberno-English – á phlé againn. Labhraíonn Colm faoi na focail is ansa leis i mBéarla na hÉireann, na difríochtaí idir caint a pháistí agus a chuid cainte féin, agus na bealaí éagsúla a ndeirtear 'f*ck' sa Dáil. Is féidir níos m…

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#97 How to be from Derry le SOAK 45:32

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Tá an t-ádh linn go raibh singer/songwriter/Derry spokesperson SOAK sásta labhairt linn faoina ngairm, working with Fred Again, their biggest musical inspirations and the delicacy that is the chicken box. Freisin - serenade ó Louise, how a broken chair broke a pregnant women's spirit and why Doireann is the Ronan Keating of HTG. Follow our sponsor …

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495b National Parks Dinner Party; The Great Southwest; Utah's Craziest Bike Ride 52:00

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Author Terry Tempest Williams describes the various "personalities" of a dozen US national parks and examines each one's contributions to the American character. Then historian Flannery Burke tells us how Arizona and New Mexico came to embody what we now think of as the Great Southwest. And travel writer Christopher Solomon enjoys getting dusty on …

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Babies, beauty and business with Suzy Griffin Dunne 47:46

1M ago47:46

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Hello everybody, welcome back to another episode of Everymum the podcast, I'm Aisling Keenan and my guest this week is beauty entrepreneur, owner of beauty brand Hildun and mother of three, Suzy Griffin Dunne. This episode was basically me trying to find out what makes Suzy tick, how she manages having three small children and a beauty business, an…

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813 20th-Century France; Finest Hotel in Kabul; Photogenic Scotland 52:00

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Historian Colin Jones has managed to distill centuries of French history into just 250 pages, and he leads us through significant sights from the mighty nation's recent past. Then a veteran BBC correspondent recalls turbulent times in 1980s Afghanistan and the hotel that still stands as a symbol of the country's resilient people. And a photographer…

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#96 How to write a book le Miriam O'Callaghan 57:38

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Tríocha bliain ar an teilifís, ochtar clainne, agus dírbheathaisnéis amháin - aoi na seachtaine in numbers! An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Miriam O'Callaghan, duine de na craoltóirí cursaí reatha is rathúla in Éirinn. We discussed the stories she's broken over the years, her approach to presidential debates and why an epidural is your only man. F…

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"Like night and day" - Kelly Donegan on her two different experiences of birth and early motherhood 45:14

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Welcome back to Everymum the podcast, I'm Aisling Keenan, your host, and my guest this week is a returning guest, the lovely Kelly Donegan. Many of you will know her from her Tallafornia past, but that's very far in the rearview for Kelly now. And as we chat today, her 12 week old son Jesse makes his little voice known, so if you hear some baby gur…

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812 What's New in Venice; The Senior Nomads Come Home; Food Tours in Europe 52:00

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One of Rick's favorite Venice tour guides lets us in on changes afoot in Italy's city of dreams. Then the tireless Senior Nomads share lessons from a dozen years on the road as they unpack their suitcases and settle down for good. And a gastronomic guide invites us to dig into the best bites from across the continent. For more information on Travel…

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Do you need a doula? With Heather Condren 51:30

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This week on the podcast, my guest is Heather Condren, founder of Flowerpop, a brilliant, creative and unique flower business based in Dublin (and delivering everywhere). Heather and I cover a lot of ground: what it’s like to start a business with a tiny baby, the realities of parenting while running your own company, and the constant juggle of ent…

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#95 How to use AI as Gaeilge 51:43

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Seachtain na hEolaíochta atá ann and Doireann doesn't even know what STEM stands for! So this was a sorely needed ep.. An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Abigail Walsh, atá ag obair leis an togra eStór, agus Liam Lonergan, atá ag obair le Abair.ie. Two ambitious and revolutionary projects linking Gaeilge & AI. We spoke to them about the need for more…

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#37: Shaun with a fada 53:23

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@shaunwithafada is a bilingual content creator from Waterford. He learned his Irish in school - attending both an Irish speaking primary and secondary school. Shaun’s lifestyle content interweaves Irish and English together whilst showing us glimpses into his life! He showcases Irish as a language that is alive outside of the classroom, and shows t…

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811 Slavic Europe; Running with the Bulls; Checking In 52:00

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Guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt opens our eyes to the history, nature, and genuine welcome that await travelers venturing to the Slavic nations of central and eastern Europe. Then a tour guide from Switzerland explains what compels him to run with the bulls in Pamplona each summer, as he's done for five decades. And listeners chat with Rick abo…

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How I’m immersing myself in Irish… in Texas! 10:33

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In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I share how I’m immersing myself in the Irish language even while living in Texas. Since I’ll be heading back to Ireland for a month and a half, I want to rebuild momentum with my Irish studies, and that means using what I call “virtual immersion.” I fill my daily life with Irish as much a…

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A billion views on motherhood content: What's behind the scenes, with Rebecca and Fiona Ryan 45:56

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Welcome back to Season 18 of Everymum, the podcast, the place for people who love their kids deeply but also occasionally fantasize about running away to a quiet hotel room with room service and no one saying “Maaaam” for three to five business days. Today’s guests are two women who understand that impulse all too well, and have somehow turned it i…

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#94 How to write a song le Ye Vagabonds 1:07:20

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Ah lads, nach iontach iad Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn aka Ye Vagabonds. We were SO lucky to get a sit down chat with them during the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival i gCorcaigh roinnt seachtainí ó shin. Phléamar tábhacht an cheoil, na héiníní is fearr linn and why it's important that every sibling has a talent. Fanaigí don taispeántas beo ag …

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#36: Yoga le Naoise 49:44

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Naoise and I talk wellness, the Irish language, nurturing our inner world and bringing that light to our communities. Naoise is a certified yoga teacher who brings techno, togetherness and technique to her practice and is developing her strengths through various exciting projects like Tabhair Aire - which means "Give care" or "Take care". Since rec…

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810 Gothic Literary Tourism; Mexico's Day of the Dead; Spooky New Orleans 52:00

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Hear how Gothic literature uses scary stories and the supernatural to explore human nature. Then learn about the origins and traditions of Mexico's annual celebration of departed loved ones. And get a New Orleans tour guide's take on the uniquely spiritual culture of her city as well as some of its most haunted sights. For more information on Trave…

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#93 How to Samhain 2.0 le Roz Purcell 1:08:08

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Tá Banríon na Samhna (agus b'fhéidir an domhain?) Roz Purcell linn an tseachtain seo le nósanna an tséasur is ansa léithi a phlé. Between her fiddle playing and her story telling abilities, she fit RIGHT in - fancy covering a mat leave Roz? Follow Roz online HERE. You can check out her all the Samhain events she mentioned HERE. Follow our sponsor D…

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809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland 52:00

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Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that should be on your radar for your next visit. And take a walk on the Emerald Isle's weird side with a local collector of all things offbeat, outlandish, and delightfully Irish. For more information on Trav…

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My story with the Irish language 11:44

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In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I share my story with the Irish language, from struggling through boring school lessons to finally reconnecting with it as an adult. In the 90s, Irish was taught in a very academic and grammar-heavy way, so despite ten years of “learning,” I could barely say a few phrases after school. Yea…

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#92 How to read past lives le Tara Marzuki 57:36

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An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Tara Marzuki (nó TarMarz mar a aithneofá ar líne í) faoina haistear gairmiúil - ó NYC fashion girlie to expert in past life regressions. Cad chuige go bhfuil mná óga meallta go draíocht - and is woo woo-ness the new religion? Follow Tara online HERE. You can check out her Conscious Clarity Cards HERE. Some tickets f…

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#35 Colm Ó Broin: Irish language activist 57:14

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Colm was born and raised in Clondalkin, Dublin, and attended Naíonra Chrónáin, Scoil Chrónáin & Coláiste Chillian. Colm's love for the language grew after spending time in East Timor, teaching English. East Timor is a multilingual country and experiencing that got him asking why we make such a song and dance about bilingualism in Ireland! When he c…

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679a Nordic Roots; Dutch Towns; Bridge to Nicaragua 52:00

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Hear how the characters of Nordic mythology can help you better understand the past, and how they influence the epic tales that entertain us today. Discover Dutch towns to explore beyond Amsterdam where you can view technological marvels as well as medieval charm. Also, find out how tourism in Nicaragua is trying to rebound from multiple setbacks, …

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Life in the US and visiting all 48 contiguous states 19:00

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In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I share a deeply personal and reflective look at my life in the United States and my journey to visiting all 48 contiguous states. I talk about how my fascination with America began through films and TV shows, and how, as a young Irish student, I first arrived in the States on a J-1 visa t…

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#91 How to run for president le Catherine Connolly 1:19:53

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An tseachtain seo labhraíonn Louise & Síomha le Catherine Connolly, iarrthóir sa toghchán uachtaránachta i mbliana - le ceist nó dhó ó Doireann i NYC, dár ndóigh (Chappell Roan could never). Suigh siar is bain sult as ár stiúideo úrnua agus muid ag plé an easpa díospóireachta as Gaeilge, violence against women, the importance of individual activism…

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#34: Dr Mamobo Ogoro - Social Entrepreneur 38:17

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Dr. Mamobo Ogoro is a Social Psychologist, Scholar, Broadcaster and multi-award winning social entrepreneur. Mamobo’s PhD research focused on migrant identity and how systems of inclusion and exclusion impact belonging for migrant communities. As a result, she founded, and acts as the CEO of GORM, an award winning social enterprise on a mission to …

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808 See You in the Piazza; Lagers 52:00

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Bestselling author Frances Mayes comes in from the Tuscan sun to tell us about her favorite uncrowded corners of Italy, away from the crush of the country's top tourist destinations. And a certified beer judge explains what makes lager the world's most popular style of the ubiquitous beverage. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - inclu…

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#90 How to be a herbalist le Greta Ní Riain 49:50

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Language updates: ASL and... Irish! 6:04

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In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I share an update on my current language projects. After wrapping up a major travel project in the U.S., I’ve been refreshing my American Sign Language (ASL). I’ve attended events and meetups across several states, and for the next six weeks, I’ll be in Austin, Texas—home to the Texas Scho…

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807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages 52:00

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A Portugal tour guide describes the scenic and culinary rewards that await visitors to the country's mid-Atlantic island getaways. Then a Scotsman who spent over two decades living on Easter Island takes us behind the mysteries of its famous stone figures and shares what daily life is like in the remote outpost. And a New York linguist reminds us o…

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Julia Donaldson: A life in language 33:38

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Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and many other beloved children's books, tells Michael Rosen about her own writing, reading, speaking and listening. Her childhood experiences were a big influence, as was busking in Paris and writing songs which ended up on Play School and Play Away. One of the songs became her first book, A Squash and a Squ…

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#89 How to journal 47:29

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Tá Síomha ag imeacht óna comfort zone an tseachtain seo agus dár stiúradh ar aistear journalling. Cén chaoi a gcabhraíonn an scríbhneoireacht leis an saol craiceáilte seo? Agus an bhfuil tearmann ar fáil inti i measc na rudaí ar fad atá ag tarlú timpeall orainn? Follow our sponsor Discover Ireland on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Tik Tok⁠⁠. Keep Discovering an…

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806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Get an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries of Scandinavia as a pair of tour guides from Sweden and Norway sit down for a chat. Then hear from a London Blue Badge guide about what to know — and love — about London's famous underground metro system. And listen in as we explore the grand castles of the Czech Republic. For more information o…

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It's not what you say, it's how you say it 27:54

3M ago27:54

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Michael Rosen on the linguistic comfort food of clichés, pragmatics and how we use language to connect us beyond the actual words used. Derek Bousfield explains how words do more than carry meaning: context governs what we say and how it’s understood.Dr Bousfield is Reader in Pragmatics and Communication and Co-Director of The Manchester Centre for…

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#33: Blue Niall - Rapper, Artist, Producer 1:02:50

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Blue Niall (@blue_niall_) is a rapper, music producer, artist and designer from Dublin. His work has been featured by DUMMY Magazine, District Magazine, Nialler9, Polyester Magazine, Hot Press and RTÉ. Niall’s work uses Celtic Mythology to explore modern Ireland and point to a future for a country in flux. His new project Oisín is focused on the ex…

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#88 How to be a pagan 2.0 le Billy Mag Fhloinn 48:17

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Thaifead muid an eip seo i gCathair Chorcaí i rith Sounds from a Safe Harbour, and wasn’t Doireann only delighted to get Síomha & Louise down to the real capital? San eip seo, labhraímid le Billy Mag Fhloinn, bunaitheoir Pagan Rave, agus pléimid breithlá Dhoireann agus an ceiliúradh ar fad. Beidh tú amuigh ag damhsa faoin mbáisteach le sheep hide o…