Best Irbs Podcasts (2026)

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The new IRB: How a shadow 'government' is operating under the radar in Ireland 32:04

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This episode was first published in August 2025. For years the Irish Republican Brotherhood – the IRB – was remembered annually in a curious ceremony at Dublin’s Mansion House when its self-styled president Billy McGuire conducted a ritual that involved turning a golden harp to reaffirm the sovereignty of Ireland. The existence of an IRB will come …

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How the race for total AI domination is revisiting the worst of human history 23:50

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This episode was first published in August. In the space of a few short years, generative AI has exploded into our daily lives, impacting the way we learn, work and understand the world around us. Open AI, the American artificial intelligence company cofounded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk in 2015 which runs ChatGPT, claims its non-profit “mission” i…

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‘My Irish friends are awesome’ says Elon Musk – who are they? 27:07

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Elon Musk seems particularly taken with the opinions of three Irish men active on X: far-right activist Michael O’Keeffe; Barry O’Driscoll, whose idea of calling the US’s new cost-cutting agency DOGE was seized on by president Donald Trump’s right-hand man, and Keith O’Brien, a white nationalist who goes by the name Keith Woods on X. Musk interacts…

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Petrol bombs and drive-bys: How Limerick’s gangland violence returned 26:08

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This episode was first published in June 2025. In the early hours of May 8th, two masked men in a stolen Audi staged a drive-by shooting, firing nine shots indiscriminately at houses on Limerick’s Hyde Road, including at April Collins’s home. More shots were fired at a Collins-owned home on the Hyde Road in November 2024, and in two separate attack…

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Richard Satchwell: why did it take eight years for the killer to face justice? 31:18

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This episode was first published in May 2025. From the moment he reported her missing in 2017, Richard Satchwell stuck to his story that his wife Tina had run off. His many media appeals begged her to come home. But as the jury heard during his five-week trial in the Central Criminal Court for her murder, she was indeed home and she had been all al…

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Episode 231: Reforming World Missions With Jerry Slate 40:02

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In Episode 231 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Joe Anady and Dr. Daniel Scheiderer are joined by Jerry Slate, IRBS student and Pastor of Berean Baptist Church to discuss his book Reforming World Missions which presents a theology of missions with important practical considerations. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Sem…

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Plum pudding and sea swimming: Irish traditions that have stuck and new ones that have taken off 27:31

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It’s Christmas Eve and so much about this time of year is about the things we do and eat – not because we particularly want to do them or even enjoy eating them – but it’s traditional. So what are the traditions we’ve clung to and what are the new ones that have crept up on us? Who sends Christmas cards anymore? And why have Poinsettias, once such …

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From Traitors to Kneecap: What kept us entertained in 2025 25:10

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At a time when there are media think pieces galore about how atomised entertainment is, how people don’t talk about TV like they used to; how the music industry is fractured beyond repair; and how young people are too stuck to their screens to engage in real-life politics, 2025 proved all that wrong. RTÉ’s smash hit reality TV show Traitors Ireland…

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Episode 230: On The Incarnation With Jason Montgomery and Ryan Davidson 49:18

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In Episode 230 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Joe Anady and Dr. Daniel Scheiderer are joined by Drs. Jason Montgomery and Ryan Davidson to discuss On The Incarnation, by Athanasius. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbss…

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Inside Tommy Robinson’s world: Unholy mix of faith and fury on the streets of London 26:41

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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson is the UK’s most notorious anti-Muslim activist. At 43, he is the street leader of the radical right-wing nationalist upsurge gripping Britain. An estimated 150,000 like-minded protesters turned out in London in September for his “Unite the Kingdom” march and for months Irish Times London correspondent Mark…

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2025 was a year of upheaval. But what will it be remembered for? 33:53

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2025 was a year of global upheaval, from the activities of the Trump Administration to instability in the Middle East and the reshaping of power politics as China continues its rise. But what will it be remembered for in the long run? Irish Times foreign correspondents Denis Staunton, who is based in Beijing, and Europe correspondent Naomi O’Leary,…

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N4N045: Audience Follow Up & 2026 Preview 59:01

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If you’re curious as to what Ethan and Holly have in store for 2026, they give you a sneak peak on today’s episode. Hint: Some of these topics might include letters like B, G, P, Q, o, S, A and I. They also take time in this episode to answer listener questions, ranging from how... Read more »By Packet Pushers

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Why Ireland is under pressure in a battle over European trade 20:12

14d ago20:12

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After 25 years the Mercosur deal is reaching crunch time. The trade deal which would permit free trade between the EU and the South American countries that make up the Mercosur bloc has a deadline of December 20th. It allows the EU to export more cars, wines and spirits to South America, with goods including meat coming the other way – and that’s w…

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What was the greatest Irish sporting moment of 2025? 48:26

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The 2025 roll call of Irish sporting heroes is long and notable for the variety of sports that saw stunning feats of excellence. Golfing great Rory McIlroy made history at The Masters; a new athletics star was born in Kate O’Connor; and Troy Parrott made football fans of us all with his stellar performance against Hungary to keep our World Cup drea…

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Irish politics in 2025: which stories really mattered? 33:42

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What were the big political stories of 2025? Were there issues we were obsessed with at the time and now can’t quite remember why? And were there any laughs to be had around Leinster House? For a look back on the year in Irish politics, Irish Times political correspondents Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones came into the studio with their standout s…

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Episode 229: Is Nicaea A Caveat Or A Control? With Daniel Scheiderer 47:32

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In Episode 229 of Theology In Particular, Joe and Daniel discuss Daniel's recent article. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at [email protected] IRBS

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Crime 2025: The stories that made the headlines 28:01

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One of the most shocking stories of the year was the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, whose dismembered body was found on his farm almost two months after he went missing. This murder remains unsolved. In June, Evan Fitzgerald (22) walked into a busy shopping centre in Carlow and opened fire. He then turned his weapon on himself and end…

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Will Australia’s social media ban for children come to Ireland? 22:51

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This week, Australia became the first country in the world to impose a social media ban for children aged 16 and under. Welcomed by parents there but criticised by big tech and some free-speech advocates, the ban will see companies such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok face massive fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove the social m…

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What’s gone wrong with the M50 and can we fix it? 27:48

21d ago27:48

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The M in M50 stands for motorway – multiple lanes, fast speed limits and easy access to a network of national roads. More than 30 years ago it was designed as a modern piece of infrastructure to get the country moving. Now for many motorists for long stretches of the day - it’s a car park. So are there any quick fixes? Are more roads the answer, mo…

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How a Government advice video on 'moving back home' went viral for all the wrong reasons 20:48

22d ago20:48

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The Department of Housing is an unexpected source of top tips for young adults on how to behave. “Help out around the house”, it advises, “Set house rules” and “Communicate with your family”. All generally sound advice but widely perceived as tone deaf as it is in an information campaign aimed at young people forced to move back into their family h…

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Murder in Edenderry: How suspected drug debt led to deadly arson attack 13:45

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Gardaí have opened a double murder investigation after a young boy, Tadhg Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt (60) were killed in a suspected petrol bomb attack on a house in Co Offaly. Tadhg’s grandmother, who was also in the house on Saturday evening, is in critical condition in hospital having suffered extensive burns in the blaze at Castle…

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Episode 228: The Marrow Of Modern Divinity With Tom Hicks 40:50

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In Episode 228 of Theology In Particular, Joe and Daniel discuss the book, "The Marrow Of Modern Divinity" by Edward Fisher with Tom Hicks. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at [email protected].…

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Syria’s disappeared: Leak of Assad torture photographs reveals fate of thousands 22:03

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A leak of documents, including photographs, from the regime of Bashir al Assad has laid bare the bloody inner workings of his regime. More than 33,000 photographs of detainees, mostly believed to have been taken in 2015-2024, show the extent of the degradation and torture inflicted on them by Assad’s regime. For some families, the leak to the Inter…

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50k, Fake "Landmarks," R&D Cuts & Can You Teach Common Sense? 28:55

26d ago28:55

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Welcome to another "Sticky Notes" live session of Note to File – the only clinical research podcast that's part insightful conversation, part general nonsense. Today, we're braving the December chill, celebrating a totally wild (and possibly confusing) 50k YouTube subscribers, and pondering whether people forget how to drive in snow every single ye…

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Ukraine: Why Trump's push for peace is not working 25:43

27d ago25:43

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The latest round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks have been the most complex and lengthy since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia began in February 2022. The latest round of talks started two weeks ago with a leaked 28-point draft peace proposal which alarmed Ukrainian and European officials who said that it was weighted too much in Moscow’s…

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N4N044: Redundancy Vs. High Availability Part 2 – HA Networking Isn’t Free 56:29

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In Part 1 of Redundancy vs. High Availability, we said that sometimes high availability and redundancy are considered to be the same thing, but we disagree. Holly and Ethan do agree that high availability can be considered a network design goal, and that redundancy is just one technique that can be used to help make... Read more »…

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Is arming the gardaí with Tasers a good idea? 17:59

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Uniformed gardaí are being issued with Taser guns as part of a six-month trial. It has long been a point of pride in Ireland that the police force are not armed unlike their European counterparts. And while these guns fire electric shocks and not bullets, this is change in how the gardaí police the streets. So does this move bring closer the day wh…

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Is Trump starting a war with Venezuela? 29:22

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In a major military operation that began in September, the US administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela with navy warships massing in the Caribbean Sea. US president Donald Trump claims the air strikes on boats in the region are not acts of aggression but enforcement operations to prevent alleged drug trafficking. To date it is estimate…

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Site Centricity, Private Equity, and Circling Back After the New Year 32:46

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This week, we dive headfirst into the holiday madness: the fine art of pretending things can wait till January, how stuffing a week's worth of chaos into three days is our new normal, and why Thanksgiving is synonymous with "eating a regrettable amount of food" (parades optional). But don't worry, we're not just here for turkey talk. We rip into si…

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Why Irish landlords are selling up and leaving the rental market 13:18

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New figures from the Residential Tenancies Board are stark: the number of eviction notices issued by landlords in the third quarter of this year increased by 35 per cent on the same period last year. This at a time when rents have never been higher. The reason given most frequently by landlords is that they are selling up. Why? New rent regulations…

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Episode 227: Justified By Faith; Vindicated By Works With Tom Hicks 50:59

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In Episode 227 of Theology In Particular, Joe and Daniel discuss justification. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at [email protected] IRBS

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Will a tax bill scupper Gerry Hutch's run for the Dáil? 19:52

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Gerry Hutch, also known as The Monk, is eyeing up the Dáil seat left vacant by the resignation of Paschal Donohoe. Already it is believed that the convicted criminal, encouraged by his near success in last year’s general election, is using what will be a long build-up to next year’s byelection to get his campaign in order and to register hundreds, …

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Hong Kong fire: how unheeded warnings may have lead to disaster 10:57

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By Friday, the death toll in the Hong Kong apartment complex inferno had reached 128 with many more people unaccounted for. A blaze that began in one 32-storey apartment block on Wednesday quickly spread to seven of the eight towers in the densely populated complex. So how did one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes spread so quickly. The Kwong Fuk…

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Will plan to rename Dublin Airport after Seán Lemass fly? 21:29

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Ireland has been slow to name its airports after people. Streets and housing estates, yes, but as Ronan McGreevy points out, the State is more inclined to honour those who died for Ireland rather than those who lived for it. A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after former taoiseach Seán Lemass has been brought forward in the Dáil. It is not the first …

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‘There’s an impression in society that it’s a man’s disease’: Heart attacks and the risks for women 30:35

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Heart disease is the leading causes of death of women in Ireland but yet, many of us still consider it a male illness. Cardiovascular disease claims more women’s lives than breast cancer, while women are more than two times more likely than men to die after a heart attack. The risk of heart disease substantially increases during menopause and yet, …

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Why online scammers love Black Friday 25:30

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Black Friday – a Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza imported from the US – isn’t just one day any more. Retailers, both online and in the shops, started advertising their Black Friday deals as soon as the Halloween decorations came down. And it’s set to continue into December. Irish shoppers have taken to bargain hunting with enthusiasm: a survey b…

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Ireland ‘flying blind’ financially, and a new name for Dublin Airport? 9:06

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This is an episode of our new sister podcast, Early Edition. It's in your feed this morning because -as a listener of In The News, we thought you might like enjoy it. But don't worry, you'll still find In The News in its usual spot. If you enjoy Early Edition - four of our top stories in ten minutes - please give it a follow on your podcast app. “F…

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Are Denmark’s hardline immigration rules coming to Ireland? 25:00

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Denmark’s immigration laws have evolved over the past 20 years but the intention underpinning them is the same: only asylum seekers who have been invited should come to the country. Danish immigration rules are strict. In 2013, the Danes instituted a so-called “jewellery law” whereby jewellery and valuables could be taken from refugees entering the…

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Abbott's $20B Buy, CRO Controversies & the Changing Face of Clinical Trials 30:17

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In this episode, we discuss the Abbott-Exact Sciences mega-acquisition, the nuanced world of CROs, challenges and opportunities in decentralized clinical trials (DCT), the explosive growth of clinical trial technology, and the real-world impact of NIH grant funding cuts. We also debate the ethics of drug availability in international trials and dig…

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Episode 225: Logical Fallacies With Drew Sparks 55:15

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In Episode 225 of Theology In Particular Joe and Daniel sit down with Dr. Drew Sparks to discuss logic, its place in ministry, and a few logical fallacies that we often encounter. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbssemina…

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How 'skinny jabs' are making Ireland richer 18:43

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Pharma giant Eli Lilly manufactures the ingredients for its weight-loss drug Mounjaro and its diabetes drug Zepbound in Kinsale, Co Cork. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) has found that the unprecedented surge in Irish exports this year (exports to the US rose by 153 per cent to €71bn between January and May) was almost entirely driven by s…