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The History and Heritage Podcast, hosted by Liam Blake, invites you on an exhilarating journey through captivating stories of Ireland’s rich heritage and intriguing international topics. Each episode uncovers the connections between ancient traditions and significant global events, offering a unique perspective on cultural legacies. With expert insights and engaging narratives, this podcast makes history accessible and exciting for all. Tune in to discover the thrilling intersections of Irel ...
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Is Paul Dano OK?

Matt Brothers and Daryl Bär

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Welcome to Is Paul Dano OK? The show where we discuss the numerous artistic endeavours of the actor, director, screenwriter, producer, author, and musician, Paul Franklin Dano. s05 Greers s07 Won't You Take Me To... Clancy Brown? s08 Weisz City s09 Hiro Worship s011 CCH Podcast
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Those Two Girls

Leiann and Valerie

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Welcome to Those Two Girls hosted by Leiann and Valerie! Join us each week as we get together for girl talk and serve the tea on pop culture, reality tv, celebs, and more. Grab your drink of choice and laugh alongside us! We don’t take ourselves too seriously and neither should you. Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok & Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel @thosetwogirlspodcast
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Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery’s new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else’s craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, “A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.” Listen to Even The Rich on the ...
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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, host Darius Namdaran is joined by Liam Hughes of Biggerplate to discuss mind mapping as a powerful tool for individuals with dyslexia. Liam shares his personal story of discovering mind mapping software in university, which helped him overcome his struggles as a slow reader and pass critical exams. …
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Out on the Connemara coast, this “pig-marsh between two seas” has seen it all: Cromwellian land seizures, famine, emigration, crumbling piers, half-built roads, and the stubborn survival of the Irish language. Along the way, it caught the eye of a French novelist, inspired one of the great mapmakers of the west, and in 2005 had its dignity restored…
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“People cling to their ancient names.” When John O’Donovan wrote those words in 1837, he had just walked the roads of Longford, listening to locals insist that their town was not just Edgeworthstown, the name imposed by a planter family, but Mostrim — Meathas Troim — the fertile ridge, the frontier of the elder tree. In this episode of The History …
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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-94-paul-pateman Episode #94 features Paul Pateman aka Pâté on Toast. Paul is a graphic artist, art director, writer, speaker and general good egg who we loved having on the show. Paul has enjoyed an incredibly successful career as a creative / creative director at AMV and TBWA. His work has won ove…
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One name, two very different stories. In County Cork, Charleville was born of Restoration politics — a plantation town tied to kings, conflict, and commerce, later reshaped by faith, fairs, and remarkable people whose voices echoed across the world. In County Offaly, Charleville Castle rose as a Gothic masterpiece — the dream of an ambitious heir, …
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Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief…
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He was hunted by the Gestapo, with a bounty on his head. Yet Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty—an Irish priest from Killarney—saved over 6,500 Allied prisoners, Jews, and civilians in Nazi-occupied Rome. Known as the “Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican,” O’Flaherty built a vast escape network under the eyes of the Gestapo, using disguises, safe houses, and s…
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Kate Hudson was born into show business. The daughter of actor Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, Kate’s raised by Goldie and Kurt Russell and grows up on film sets. And while she could have gone the nepo baby route, she opts to do it herself. After wowing critics and audiences with her star turn in Cameron Crowe’s 2000 hit “Almost Famous,” Kate…
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Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa is a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party.Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. He is currently the Campaign Director for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. [picture id="4K7TZUT_For_lease_corner_jpg" …
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Robin Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. An all-star comedian, stand-up, and actor, Robin hits it big with his breakout role on TV’s “Mork & Mindy.” After that, he becomes one of Hollywood’s most successful - and most beloved - stars. With performances in movies like “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society,” and his Oscar-winning turn …
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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-93-buildhollywood Episode #93 features Jayne Andrew & Isobel Deevy from OOH specialists BuildHollywood, who very kindly came down from Manchester to chat about some of their amazing projects. We’ve been saying for ages who are BuildHollywood? Their name is always on the coolest stuff. So this was o…
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Join us this week as we discuss the controversy surrounding Taylor Swiftt's new album announcement, break down Todd & Alexia's relationship, give our take on Bella Thorne proposing to her boyfriend, serve the tea on Sam Asghari's shady remarks on Kevin Federline's autobiography, provide an update on the never-ending It Ends With Us Drama, talk abou…
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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, host Darius Namdaran welcomes back Joe Lee, his co-founder and wife, to discuss how coaching strategies can aid individuals with dyslexia. Leveraging her extensive experience as a life and business coach, Joe breaks down the distinctions between various forms of coaching and counseling. She delves i…
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At the age of 62, Demi Moore is now officially Hollywood’s comeback kid. She bursts onto the scene in 80s classics like “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “About Last Night,” and establishes herself as one of Tinseltown’s hottest young stars and as a bonafide member of the “Brat Pack.” But despite being one of Hollywood’s heavy hitters, the “Ghost” star just ca…
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Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. He is currently the Campaign Director for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. Lianne Dalziel is a life member of the Labour Party and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. She ran as an independent for Christchurch's mayoralty in 2013 and was the city's mayor for thre…
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For the final episode of CCH Podcast, Matt and Daryl were honoured to be in the presence of the incredible, CCH Pounder! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Pleas…
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Join us this week as we discuss Scheana Shay's new book, break down Denise & Aaron's split, give our take on MGK claiming he could be other worldly, talk Love Island reunion, spill the tea on Larsa's allergic reaction, and more! Scheana Shay- 00:06 Denise & Aaron- 15:21 MGK- 29:45 Love Island- 37:27 Larsa- 43:38…
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From the hunting fields of County Limerick to the tidal shores of Connemara, two rare survivors of Ireland’s past take centre stage. In the final episode of the Native Breeds series, I explore the history and heritage of the Kerry Beagle — a deep-chested scent hound with roots in Celtic hunting traditions — and the Cladoir Sheep, a small coastal br…
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Not many celebrity careers have the legs of Eddie Murphy’s. He starts out as a teenage stand up comic and soon becomes the breakout star on “Saturday Night Live.” Then Eddie seamlessly transitions from the small screen to the silver screen with comedies like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “48 Hours,” and “Trading Places.” And with his specials “Delirious” an…
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On this week’s episode of “Rich and Weekly,” we have the latest in the never ending “It Ends with Us” drama. Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been swapping legal barbs since January. And just last week, when Blake sat down to give her deposition, she got what the press are characterizing as a “surprise visit” from her former IEWU co-star a…
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Join us this week as we discuss Lindsay Lohan's iconic press tour outfits for the Freakier Friday, spill the tea on the latest Real Housewives of Miami drama, dive into Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau's situationship, give our take on Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle "Good Genes" Campaign, touch on the Alix Earle & Alex Cooper drama, gush over Liam Nees…
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Native Breed Series – The Irish Honeybee “If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live.” Ireland’s dark honeybee, Apis mellifera mellifera, has been part of this island’s story for 5,000 years: shaping laws, folklore, farming, and faith — before disease, imports, and neglect nearly erased it. This we…
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In this episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran interviews his wife Jo, an accomplished pharmacologist, scientific researcher, life coach, and business coach who later co-founded an AI software company. Despite not having dyslexia herself, Joe has extensively lived in and supported a family deeply intertwined with the condition. They dis…
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Oscar Isaac is an actor who’s no stranger to epic movie franchises. Born in Guatemala, Oscar knows from an early age that he wants to do something creative. After landing on acting, he graduates from Juilliard, one of the country's most prestigious acting conservatories. From here - Oscar is off and running. The “Star Wars” and “Dune” actor has mad…
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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-92-rick-brim Episode #92 features Rick Brim, Co-Founder and CCO of adland’s newest agency, Ace of Hearts. Rick joined us with the agency just a few days old, so we discussed the big stuff such as if he knew how to work the photocopier, who locks up at night and how they came up with the name. Durin…
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🐐 Native Breed Series – The Old Irish Goat “The goat was the poor man’s cow.” This week, we’re telling the story of Ireland’s only native goat — a five-thousand-year survivor that gave milk to the poor, parchment to monks, and placenames to our maps, before almost vanishing in the 20th century. Join me, Liam Blake, as I trace its journey from Neoli…
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Capping off ETR’s “Summer Blockbuster Month,” we've got a man who has some experience in that department - Leonardo DiCaprio. After gaining traction with his performance in 1996's “Romeo + Juliet,” Leo stars in one of the most blockbustery blockbusters off all time - “Titanic.” It makes him a bonafide movie star, solidifies his heart throb status, …
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Richies, this episode of “Rich and Weekly” is jam packed. First up, we have all the craziness going down at CBS. They just announced that they’re canning Stephen Colbert and “The Late Show” after one more season. And now - every corner of the internet is weighing in on the real reason for the cancellation and how this affects the future of late nig…
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The Galway Sheep: Ireland’s Last Native Breed Long before the Galway Sheep was entered into rare breed registries, it was a backbone of Connacht’s rural economy. Developed from local stock and English Leicesters under landlord supervision, the breed flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries — before near-extinction after the Famine. In this deeply …
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ETR's "Summer Blockbuster Month" is still going strong, Richies! And God knows Lindsay Lohan’s life is the the stuff of a great blockbuster script. She starts off as a gifted child actor, and wows critics and audiences alike with her star-making performance in “The Parent Trap.” Then as a teenager, she morphs into a young startlet thanks to her rol…
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Matt and Daryl are joined by podcaster and film critic, Liam Dempsey to investigate all seven seasons of The Shield, in which CCH Pounder plays Claudette Wyms. NOTE: Please excuse Daryl's audio There was an issue that has since been resolved for future episodes. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble…
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Join us this week as we recap the last episodes of Love Island USA, discuss Vanderpump Rules' alum Scheana admitting Brock cheated, give our hot take on Olivia Culpo's "what's in my bag" to give birth, share our thoughts on Sydney Sweeney potentially being the next Bond girl, offer advice on questions from our audience, and more! Love Island- 00:22…
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When we think of the great animals of Irish history, our minds might turn to the elegant Connemara pony, the noble Irish wolfhound, or perhaps even the mythic Cú Chulainn’s steed, Liath Macha — the famed grey horse of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, or The Cattle Raid of Cooley, one of the central epics of early Irish literature. But for over two centuries, …
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