Best Mullally Podcasts (2025)

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AEWCH 301: UNA MULLALLY on HOW TO SAVE YOUR CITY 2:43:58

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Friends: We need ideas which are not just radical or "revolutionary." We need ideas, feelings, and actions that work on many levels; that are systemic; that have multiple potentials for realization, and have enough points of articulation that they can touch on their own fabric and maneuver to witness themselves. And what better place to start then …

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Catch Up with Una Mullally on Saving the City 53:23

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Journalist Una Mullally has been writing about Dublin for most of her adult life, including the challenges its faced since the pandemic. Lots of us spend a lot of time talking about and worrying about the loss of culture, social spaces and general buzz in the city centre, but what can we do to actually make changes? Una investigates this in a new p…

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AEWCH 302: FEDERICO CAMPAGNA on THE MAGICAL STRENGTH HIDDEN IN DEFEAT 1:34:28

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I'm so excited to welcome philosopher and author Federico Campagna back to the show! Together, we find the magic in defeat and the strength that it offers, using his new book, Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History as a springboard for our wide-ranging and empowering discussion. Federico gives many potent examples of the hidden stre…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Jimmy Kimmel's Back, Taylor Swift Goes Big as Per and Who is D4VD? 39:07

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from Taylor's inability to chill and the dark story about D4VD. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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News Catch-Up: Charlie Kirk Fallout, Presidential MADNESS and Rampant Racism 1:06:44

2d ago1:06:44

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the fallout from Charlie Kirk's death including Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air and the enormous event that happened in Arizona last night, we chat about racism in Ireland and the discussion of it in the Dail and the good news coming out of Dublin Airport. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the podcast and…

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Catch Up on the Flotilla 37:07

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The latest batch of ships involved with the Global Samud Flotilla has set sail, so I thought it might be a good time to speak with one of the organisers to get a greater understanding of what is involved and what the hopes are for this movement. Fortunately, Karen Moynihan, Irish co-ordinator with the Global Movement to Gaza campaign generously gav…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Emmys, the Westlife Stamps and the Bad Bunny of It All 45:38

7d ago45:38

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It's been a hefty week in the world of showbiz with the Emmys happening along with An Post launching Westlife stamps and somehow causing controversy in the process. James O'Hagan joins me to take us through the stories. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get you…

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#40 Linking Caregivers: NOFASD's Online Support Program with Professor Anita Gibbs & Julie Flanagan 38:35

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Kurt is joined by Professor Anita Gibbs, of the University of Otago, New Zealand and Julie Flanagan. NOFASD’s National Projects and Communications Manager. Together they discuss a research article based on the outcomes of the Families Linking with Families program and the benefits of the program as confirmed by participating caregivers.. The Famili…

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News Catch-Up: Charlie Kirk, the Flotilla Sets Sail and Ireland Finally Takes a Stance on Eurovision 1:07:30

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It's a heavy week of news this week, and Carl Kinsella and I do our best to take you through it all. We explain who Charlie Kirk was and discuss the responses to his death, we give you an update on what's going on with the flotilla setting sale for Gaza and talk about RTE's decision that Ireland will not take part in Eurovision this year if Israel …

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The VMAs, CMAT's Domination Continues and The withering Wuthering Heights Discourse 51:52

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Emer McLysaght is back to take us through the week's entertainment stories and there was a lot to cover. We discuss the VMAs and I explain KATSEYE to Emer, we chat about the discourse around the new Wuthering Heights film and the trailer for The Walsh Sisters which is coming next month to RTE. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join …

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#39 Advances in FASD Research with Dr Jeffrey Wozniak & Dr Blake Gimbel 44:00

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Kurt is joined by Dr Jeffrey Wozniak; a clinical paediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota and Dr Blake Gimbel; also a paediatric neuropsychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Ohio State University. They discuss their recent research which includes using brain imaging techniques, usin…

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News Catch-Up: The Real Housewives of Áras an Uachtaráin, Reclaiming the Tricolour and the Department of War 59:09

17d ago59:09

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We go around the world in this week's news catch-up, from an update on Gaza and Israel to what's happening in our presidential race and Donald Trump's latest batch of strange behaviour. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tick…

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Catch Up on Queer Georgians with Dr. Anthony Delaney 57:07

19d ago57:07

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This Friday's guest is Dr. Anthony Delaney, actor, historian and author of Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers. We discuss our time in college together, twists and turns in career paths and of course, the queer history he covers in his brilliant book. Get your Catch Up Cabaret(ish) tickets here! To support the po…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Traitors, Cardi B on Trial and Sabrina Carpenter's an Adult, OK? 44:29

22d ago44:29

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Cian Sullivan is on duty this week, taking us through the week's entertainment stories. Cardi B is serving pure comedy in her trial, people won't let Sabrina Carpenter be an adult, and the internet simply can't be normal about The Summer I Turned Pretty. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on…

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AEWCH 300: GRANT MORRISON or WHO ARE YOU IN THE MAGICAL APOCALYPSE?! 1:48:05

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Friends, When I started Against Everyone With Conner Habib, there were a few guests I wanted to have on more than just about anyone. Happy to say, now, on episode 300, one of those central figures to my imagination has arrived for the conversation. GRANT MORRISON doesn't need much introduction. He's* a rebel artist, spiritual visionary, comic book …

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News Catch-Up: Protester Punched, Presidential Madness and What's a Cracker Barrel Anyway? 1:07:28

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It's a hefty news episode this week. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the Irish protester punched by police in Berlin, the continued madness of the presidential race, the rumour that Donald Trump was dead and lots more. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast.…

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Catch Up on Wine with Sinead Smyth 43:23

28d ago43:23

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I have officially retired for the Autumn and to me that often means cosy nights in with a lovely glass of wine. This week, so, I thought it might be nice to have some wine chat with wine expert and educator Sinead Smyth. We get right down to the basics of how wine is made, how to figure out what you like, and why wine should be for everyone, not ju…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lil Nas X, Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles and We've All Been Mispronouncing Kirsten Dunst's Name 47:05

30d ago47:05

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It was very rude of Taylor Swift to announce her engagement after this episode was recorded, to be honest. Fortunately I was able to talk a bit about it in the intro! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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News Catch-Up: Gaza, Ukraine and the Electric Picnic Scam Everyone's Talking About 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

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Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss a wide range of stories from the horrors continuing in Gaza to Donald Trump's militarisation of Washington D.C. and the Electric Picnic scam everyone's talking about. Check out the church moving imagery here. Pre-order Carl's book At Least it Looks Good From Space here. To support the podcast and access bonus episo…

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Catch Up with Sophie White on Such a Good Couple 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

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Today Sophie White is back on the podcast - hooray! This time she's here to chat about her excellent new book Such a Good Couple, which tells the tale of three couples who've been friends since college grappling with the real life issues people face in their forties. Sophie and I discuss some of those issues and the great effort she made to approac…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Oasis in Dublin, a New Era for Taylor Swift and Saoirse Monica Jackson's Incredibly Cool Wedding 1:00:16

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I got off the plane this afternoon and went straight to my microphone to record this week's entertainment catch-up with James O'Hagan. We had lots to cover from Oasis in Dublin to Saoirse Monica Jackson's DEEPLY cool wedding and Netflix's new Guinness series. Oh and there's a lot of bad language when I get incensed re: the end of And Just Like That…

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Catch Up on the State of Pop Music 53:48

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Since I'm on holidays this week, Cian Sullivan and I are taking the opportunity to chat about the evolution of the music industry. We discuss why there is no song of the summer this year, the role Tiktok plays, live music and bad audience behaviour, standoms and much more! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patr…

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Screens: Is Too Much... too much? 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

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I'm still away so this week I'm sharing this month's Screens, our monthly film and television episode which is usually Patreon-only. This month Emer McLysaght and I discussed: Too Much (Netflix) Normal People (Netflix) Feels Like For a Girl (BBC) The Beach (Disney Plus) Real Housewives of Orange County, Real Housewives of Miami, Real Housewives of …

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Emer McLysaght on Nepo Babies (Compliimentary) 40:46

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As I'm away, I'm bringing you another recording from our recent live show at Connolly's of Leap. This time it's myself and Emer talking about nepo babies, and Emer's endless fascination with them. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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News Catch-Up: Me and Carl at Connolly's of Leap 38:51

1M ago38:51

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I'm away on holidays so today I'm bringing you a recording of Carl and I chatting at Connolly's of Leap. I hope you enjoy. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Catch Up with Alison Spittle 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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This week I'm catching up with the much-loved Alison Spittle, comedian, podcaster, writer and actor. I originally wanted to chat to her about her new show which is currently on in Edinburgh and is coming to Dublin Fringe in September, as well as her new podcast Magazine Party, and we do talk about those things, but mainly we talk about the complica…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Ad, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau (?!), and Goodbye And Just Like That... 55:37

2M ago55:37

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James O'Hagan and I had many thoughts and feelings in this week's entertainment catch-up, from whether or not Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad is promoting eugenics to the rumoured romance between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and how annoyed we are at Michael Patrick King. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on P…

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News Catch-Up: Conor McGregor Loses Again, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Wins, and a Messafe in a Bottle 55:40

2M ago55:40

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Hello friends, we're a little late today because I'm fresh in the door from All Together Now, but better late than never, eh? There's lots to discuss, from the latest from Palestine, to Conor McGregor's losing streak and a message in a bottle which could be connected to a much bigger story. Pre-order Carl Kinsella's book here. To support the podcas…

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Catch up with Ria Czerniak-LeBov 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Today's episode is a conversation with Ria Czerniak-LeBov. You may remember that Carl mentioned Ria's recent piece in the Irish Examiner, the headline of which was 'Not all Jews are Zionists - Alan Shatter Does Not Speak for Me'. Ria has been writing for months about her perspective on Israel's actions, and she was generous enough to share her pers…

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AEWCH 299: ADAM BECKER on THE STUPIDITY OF TECH & A.I. 1:39:35

2M ago1:39:35

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Friends, After writing my previous episode, AEWCH 298, where I laid out my thoughts on how to reflect on A.I. to get to beyond the basic, boring conversation, I read ADAM BECKER's excellent book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity . I immediately invited him on the show…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: CMAT and the BBC, a Baby Named Aquaman and Harry Styles Takes Pleasing to the Next Level 53:11

2M ago53:11

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Whta a pleasure to have Emer McLysaght back at my table to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, Trisha Paytas' baby names, CMAT's new song on the BBC and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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News Catch-Up: Starvation in Gaza, the National Development Plan, and No You Can't Shop in the Lidl in Fair City 58:14

2M ago58:14

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As usual, the news is newsing. This week we discuss rising international pressure in relation to the starving people of Gaza, the low key announcement of the National Development Plan, listeriosis, racist incidents in Dublin and the removal of the Lidl in Carrigstown from Google Maps. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the podcast and access bo…

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Catch Up with Ali Dunworth on the Foody Calendar 45:45

2M ago45:45

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While I am very au fait with the music festival calendar, it feels like there are cool foody events happening around the country all the time that I don't know about. As I get older I'm more and more interested in Ireland's food scene, so I thought it might be useful to get the lowdown on some food festivals and events coming up over the next few m…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Coldplay Affair, Emmy Picks and Charli XCX Gets Married 56:06

2M ago56:06

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This week's entertainment catch-up is a sprawling affair which includes Cian Sullivan and I discussing the Coldplay affair and why the discourse should end now, Beyoncé's stolen music, the Emmy nominations, and the irish media's love of Rosie O'Donnell. This was recorded before last night's sad news about Ozzy Osbourne, so we'll chat about that nex…

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News Catch-Up: President Flatley?, Stephen Colbert and Endometriosis 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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This week's news catch up covers the upcoming presidential election, Sinn Fein's proposals around endometriosis, Donald Trump and Stephen Colbert and the latest in Gaza, among other things. Preorder Carl's book here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Catch Up with Morgana 49:39

2M ago49:39

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What a delight to have Morgana as today's guest. Morgana is a singer songwriter who you may know as being one half of Saint Sister. Now, she's focused on her solo project, of which I am a giant fan. We discuss life as an artist, age, sexism, the music industry, aiming big and being deluded, and I really hope you enjoy it. Get tickets for Morgana's …

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AEWCH 298: A.I. ERROR_ / 11 CONSIDERATIONS ON HOW TO PROCESS A.I. 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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Friends, One reason I started this show eight years ago was to have big talk instead of small talk, to get us past surface conversations and into thinking more deeply. I hate small talk is because it’s so algorithmic or pre-programmed. It's limited by its connection to the past and expectations. I don’t want to have conversations that could be prod…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Azealia Banks Strikes Again, Good Riddance Gregg Wallace and Birkin Bag Discourse 51:21

2M ago51:21

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the end of Gregg Wallace's BBC career and his BS statement in relation to his inappropriate behaviour at work, Justin Bieber's surprise album, Jane Birkin's Birkin bag and yes, Azealia Banks releasing Conor McGregor dick pics. To support the podcas…

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News Catch-Up: GAA Palestine, Bonfires and Effigies and Gender Parity in Politics 49:10

2M ago49:10

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Unfortunately nothing light to report in this week's news about Palestine, including the disappointing news regarding visas for some children planning to come to Ireland to play GAA. We discuss that, as well as the troubling imagery of bonfires in the North and the Irish presidential race finally starting up, among other things. To support the podc…

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Catch Up with Senator Nicole Ryan 47:41

3M ago47:41

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I first became aware of today’s guest when I saw a clip of her speaking in the Seanad last week. The clip began with Senator Nicole Ryan, who was elected to the Seanad in February, saying that sometimes people forget that before people become politicians they’re people with lives who have experiences that shape how they see the world, and it was he…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Oasis Fever, Lena Dunham and Saying Goodbye to Katy and Orlando 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

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This week's entertainment episode is a beefy one via lots going on and James O'Hagan and I having a lot to say on it! We discuss the vibes in live music right now from Oasis to Lana Del Rey, Lena Dunham and the discourse around her body and the end of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship... among other things. To support the podcast and acce…

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News Catch-Up: Housing Protest, Diogo Jota and Good News from Ryanair (?!) 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the updates from Gaza, the classfiication of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, the tragic death of Diogo Jota, housing protests and some good news from Ryanair (?!). To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Host…

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Catch Up with Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally 48:15

3M ago48:15

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You don't need to have read Nussaibah Younis' excellent book Fundamentally: A Novel to enjoy this chat with her - she is charming, funny and super smart. However, the book, the story of a heartbroken young academic who takes a job in Iraq attempting to deradicalise ISIS brides (a job Nussaibah has done herself), is great. The books I referred to du…

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AEWCH 297: DIANA YOUNG-PEAK on WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RELIGION NOW? 3:27:33

3M ago3:27:33

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Friends, Welcome to this massive double-length episode on religion in our time with Diana Young-Peak. You may not know Diana, or if you do, it may be from exactly 200 (!) episodes ago on AEWCH 97: DIANA YOUNG-PEAK or THE GREATEST STRIPPER OCCULT PRIESTESS YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF. That episode was recorded BEFORE I had a podcast - back in 2011, when I…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lewis Capaldi Forever, Booing the Billionaire Wedding Bonanza and Dua Lipa Splits the G 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

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Emer McLysaght is back this week to catch us up on the week's entertainment stories. We discuss Glastonbury, how much we love Lewis Capaldi, why we can't stomach the Bezos wedding and Dua Lipa splitting the G. You can see the Martin's Life video we mentioned here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.…

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News Catch-Up: Palestine at Glastonbury, a Momdani Victory and 'Natural' Contraception Apps 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

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It's beefy one this week as Carl Kinsella and I discuss the political conversation coming out of Glastonbury, the latest from Gaza, Momdani's victory in the New York Mayoral Democratic Primary, yet more record numbers of people in emergency accomodation and why 'natural' contraceptive tracking apps might not be the way to go. To support the podcast…

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Catch Up with Dr Mohammed Mustafa 49:03

3M ago49:03

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I was honoured to be asked by Senator Lynn Ruane to interview Dr. Mohammed Mustafa in Trinity College this week. Dr. Mo, as he's known, is an emergency medicine doctor who spent two stints working in Gaza over the last eighteen months. Horrified by what he saw, and feeling deeply conntected to it via his Palestinian heritage, he has dedicated his t…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Glastonbury Preview, Goodbye Brian Wilson and Maura Higgins Joins the Traitors 50:39

3M ago50:39

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There's lots of live music chat with Cian Sullivan this week as we chat about Beyoncé's big guests in Paris, Dua Lipa coming to Dublin and preview Glastonbury. Aside from that we say goodbye to Brian Wilson and chat about Brad Pitt's AA revalation. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Join us in Conn…

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News Catch-Up: The US Bombs Iran, Tattle Life's Ads are Suspended, and a Swarm of Bees Takes on Limerick 48:35

3M ago48:35

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in international relations which includes Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran, Israel's continued attacks on Palestinians and Russia attacking Ukraine once more. We also chat about Kneecap's day in court, say RIP to Lord Henry Mountcharles and enjoy some good news about the basic income for artists.…

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Catch-Up with Amina Abdulla of Concern on World Refugee Day 46:39

3M ago46:39

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Today is World Refugee Day so I thought it would be useful to catch up with someone who works with refugees every day, to remind ourselves of what leads someone to become a refugee and how we can best support them. Amina Abdulla is Regional Director for the Horn of Africa with Concern, and I really enjoyed learning about her work, as well as what k…