Best Gript Podcasts (2025)

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Debate Predictions 30:49

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3h ago30:49

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In this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Maria predict how boring the Presidential election debate will be, discuss Maria Steen being blocked from the ballot, and talk about American football stars being mugged in Dublin.By Gript

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Balls of Steen 58:11

3d ago58:11

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John and Sarah bring you the inside account of the last days of the Steen campaign, and chew the fat about what the three-candidate race says about Irish democracy. Also: Some thoughts on saying whatever the F**k you want on RTE.By Gript

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Balls of Steen 58:12

3d ago58:12

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John and Sarah bring you the inside account of the last days of the Steen campaign, and chew the fat about what the three-candidate race says about Irish democracy. Also: Some thoughts on saying whatever the F**k you want on RTE.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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My Granny is Irish Ep1: Jailhouse Rock 1:06:39

5d ago1:06:39

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In the first episode of her new podcast, Laura Perrins meets David Shipley, columnist with the Telegraph and the Spectator, about life in boarding school and Wandsworth prison. They also discuss parenting, faith, virtue and vice, and Reform's big chance in the UK.By Gript

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Why Are They Like This? 59:48

7d ago59:48

59:48

Jason and Ben react with disbelief to Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty's proclamation that you can say whatever you want on RTÉ, before turning their disbelief to both Sinn Féin's "game-changing" presidential announcement and the way people talk about Christians.By Gript

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Becoming Tom Robinson 1:03:26

10d ago1:03:26

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In an action-packed episode, John and Sarah recap the case of Daniel Aruebose, discuss John and Eoin Hayes' blackface scandals, analyse the Joe Brolly wars and attempts to murder David Quinn, and dissect the Maria Steen nomination fight.By Gript

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Becoming Tom Robinson 1:03:27

10d ago1:03:27

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In an action-packed episode, John and Sarah recap the case of Daniel Aruebose, discuss John and Eoin Hayes' blackface scandals, analyse the Joe Brolly wars and attempts to murder David Quinn, and dissect the Maria Steen nomination fight.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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The War on 'Wrong Opinions' 58:15

14d ago58:15

58:15

Ben and Jason share their reactions to the murder of Charlie Kirk, as well as what they thought of the many reactions celebrating and justifying his death. Left-wing violence on Irish streets and the Taoiseach's view that saying 'Ireland for the Irish' is tantamount to inciting violence were also on the agenda this week.…

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The worst week 1:07:37

18d ago1:07:37

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John and Sarah spend most of this week's episode talking about the murder of Charlie Kirk, the pathology of those cheering it, and where we go from here.By Gript

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The worst week 1:07:38

17d ago1:07:38

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John and Sarah spend most of this week's episode talking about the murder of Charlie Kirk, the pathology of those cheering it, and where we go from here.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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The Messy Business of Politics I 'THE LONG GAME' EP36 49:40

22d ago49:40

49:40

The road to the Áras is getting busier as independents vie to earn the backing of the local authorities, prompting Jason and Ben to chat about what will separate the serious contenders from the rest. The ongoing threats faced by Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family, and Gavin Pepper's failure to live up to the leftist's imagining of him, make up th…

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Mommy's Home 59:55

24d ago59:55

59:55

Sarah returns to her chair this week, and shares her tale of accident and emergency horror. Also: Why she's not high on Jim Gavin's chances, the media's double standard on Graham Linehan, and reflections on the great flag wars.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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Mommy's Home 59:54

24d ago59:54

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Sarah returns to her chair this week, and shares her tale of accident and emergency horror. Also: Why she's not high on Jim Gavin's chances, the media's double standard on Graham Linehan, and reflections on the great flag wars.By Gript

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Dublin City Council vs. The Irish Tricolour | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP35 28:56

28d ago28:56

28:56

On The Long Game this week, Ben and Maria talk about Dublin City Council's attempt to remove Irish flags around the city; the media grilling of Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly; and Fianna Fáil's apparent lack of faith in any candidate from inside their own ranks.By Gript

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President Bertie? | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP34 47:17

28d ago47:17

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On this week's episode of The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the state of the Presidential race, the possibility of "President Bertie Ahern", the cult of Michael D. Higgins, and delve further into the state funding of media.By Gript

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It's a love story 55:12

1M ago55:12

55:12

With Sarah still sadly indisposed, John and Laura discuss the stories of the week: The big engagement in America, the controversy around Dr. Umar Al Qadri, the CSO migration numbers.. and that Sunday Indo article about how the nation loves Michael D.By Gript

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It's a love story 55:13

1M ago55:13

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With Sarah still sadly indisposed, John and Laura discuss the stories of the week: The big engagement in America, the controversy around Dr. Umar Al Qadri, the CSO migration numbers.. and that Sunday Indo article about how the nation loves Michael D.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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Droning on 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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With Sarah away, Laura Perrins joins John and gives him a thorough education in why his support for delivery drones is wrong. They also discuss crime in Dublin, Maria Steen's Presidential prospects, and Laura goes off on Kneecap and Sally Rooney.By Gript

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Droning on 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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With Sarah away, Laura Perrins joins John and gives him a thorough education in why his support for delivery drones is wrong. They also discuss crime in Dublin, Maria Steen's Presidential prospects, and Laura goes off on Kneecap and Sally Rooney.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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Nasty People | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP33 56:09

1M ago56:09

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As Tony Holohan announces the presidency is no longer in his sights, Ben and Jason discuss why politics may be a nastier business than it used to be, before coincidentally moving on to the State's total disregard of public pushback on a national dis-/mis-information strategy. Also: Are eugenics back in vogue in some fashionable circles?…

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Kayfabe 53:43

2M ago53:43

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John and Sarah react to big news in the Presidential race, assess Gareth Sheridan's first week campaigning, talk free contraception. And also: Why Simon Harris's personal brand may never recover from breaking "Kayfabe"By Gript

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Kayfabe 53:44

2M ago53:44

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John and Sarah react to big news in the Presidential race, assess Gareth Sheridan's first week campaigning, talk free contraception. And also: Why Simon Harris's personal brand may never recover from breaking "Kayfabe".By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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The Most Controversial Episode So Far I 'THE LONG GAME' Podcast EP32 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Without beating around the bush, Ben and Jason get into the recent reports of Indians feeling unsafe in Ireland, and the surging phenomenon of 'elsewhereism,' or being primarily concerned about the rights and wrongs of goings on in other places. They also discuss Gript's latest subscriber-only feature, 'The Cost of Politics'.…

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Avoidable death 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

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Sarah re-joins the podcast this week from her Cretan retreat, and she and John discuss topics ranging from the tragic - the death of Harvey Sherrat - to the controversies around assisted suicide and the Mise Eire event, to the love lives of Pamela Anderson and Bonnie Blue.By Gript

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Avoidable death 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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Sarah re-joins the podcast this week from her Cretan retreat, and she and John discuss topics ranging from the tragic - the death of Harvey Sherrat - to the controversies around assisted suicide and the Mise Eire event, to the love lives of Pamela Anderson and Bonnie Blue.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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Law and Disorder I 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP31 37:19

2M ago37:19

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Ben and Jason ramble through a discussion about whether law and order is breaking down in Ireland, and specifically in Dublin, musing about the merits of raising a family in the city versus in the countryside, before getting back to the news of the kidnapping of an Irish woman in Haiti.By Gript

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Disunited Kingdom 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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With Sarah away, John is joined by Laura Perrins. They discuss the state of Britain, where immigration has become the defining political issue, as well as the Dublin Stabbing, the Tuam nuns, the progressive war on western history, and Laura's occasional desire to just keep walking.By Gript

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Disunited Kingdom 1:03:00

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With Sarah away, John is joined by Laura Perrins. They discuss the state of Britain, where immigration has become the defining political issue, as well as the Dublin Stabbing, the Tuam nuns, the progressive war on western history, and Laura's occasional desire to just keep walking.By John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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The EU just got Trumped I 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP30 52:44

2M ago52:44

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This week on The Long Game podcast, Jason laments the EU's latest steamrolling at the hands of Donald Trump, and Ben adds fuel to the fire by questioning the current calibre of Irish thought on economics and borders.By Gript

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Infidelity: Marital and Political 56:26

2M ago56:26

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John and Sarah discuss the ethics of marital infidelity, the government breaking promises to themselves on spending, Tony Holohan's Presidential bid, and Molly Malone's bronze boobies.By Gript

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Debate Predictions 30:49

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Balls of Steen 58:11

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Balls of Steen 58:12

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My Granny is Irish Ep1: Jailhouse Rock 1:06:39

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Why Are They Like This? 59:48

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Becoming Tom Robinson 1:03:26

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Becoming Tom Robinson 1:03:27

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The War on 'Wrong Opinions' 58:15

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The worst week 1:07:37

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The worst week 1:07:38

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The Messy Business of Politics I 'THE LONG GAME' EP36 49:40

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Mommy's Home 59:55

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Mommy's Home 59:54

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Dublin City Council vs. The Irish Tricolour | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP35 28:56

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President Bertie? | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP34 47:17

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It's a love story 55:12

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It's a love story 55:13

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Droning on 1:06:06

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Droning on 1:06:07

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Nasty People | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP33 56:09

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Kayfabe 53:43

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Kayfabe 53:44

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The Most Controversial Episode So Far I 'THE LONG GAME' Podcast EP32 51:03

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Avoidable death 1:00:27

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Avoidable death 1:00:28

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Law and Disorder I 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP31 37:19

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Disunited Kingdom 1:02:59

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Disunited Kingdom 1:03:00

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The EU just got Trumped I 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP30 52:44

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Infidelity: Marital and Political 56:26