Paul Shirley traveled the world chasing a basketball career that landed him on 17 different teams. He played in Spain, Greece, Russia, and the NBA. But Paul isn't just a basketball player; he's also a kid, from a small town in Kansas, who's searching for love just like all the rest of us. In Stories I Tell On Dates, Paul shares the stories he tells his dates: about being vulnerable at middle school dances, being embarrassed in Sex Ed class, being mocked by national media, and about having hi ...
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From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and Dr Shirley Gallagher together with guests. All about Communications, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.
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Welcome to Make-Believe Heroes: an actual-play, 5th Edition Dungeon and Dragons Adventure! Join our players every Monday as they set out for adventure in the homebrew world of Manumi.
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A video game show for people who love video games.
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Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believe ...
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The Bible and Beyond podcast is a series of interviews with scholars who are able to unlock mysteries from extra-canonical books, forgotten scriptures, so-called 'gnostic' gospels, as well as the Bible. Host Shirley Paulson, Ph.D., and her guests explore historical and spiritual questions about Jesus, gender, women, salvation, healing, and the meaning of life. The discoveries these scholars share don’t always fit with what we've been told, but time and again they lead us toward a deeper inti ...
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LIFE Church Bradford is multi-cultural church where all can find a place to belong and thrive. These podcast messages are full of life and hope, rallying a generation to embrace the broken and become ambassadors of hope.
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You followed the rules. You climbed the ladder. But now you’re wondering… what if there’s more? Welcome to The Corporate Escapee Podcast—a show for GenX professionals who are done living a life around work and ready to start living life on their terms. Whether you’ve just started questioning your 9-5, got caught in a layoff, or are already out and building your own thing—this podcast is your roadmap to freedom. Hosted by Brett Trainor, a former corporate exec who escaped and never looked bac ...
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Boston Legal TV Show Podcast: Hosted by Dana Greenlee of Boston-Legal.org: Commentary on Boston Legal TV Show, featuring episode audio, guests experts that discuss show news, in-depth commentary about plot lines and show characters on Boston Legal TV Show seen on the ABC TV Network.
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The New York Times hailed Bobby Rivers as "a master interviewer with a gift for banter" on his VH1 celebrity talk show in the late 1980s. Bobby Rivers has been a prime time talk show host, an ABC News movie critic and entertainment news contributor, a syndicated game show host and a Food Network host. Whoopi Goldberg picked him to be on her Premiere Radio weekday morning show in 2006. He's acted in national TV commercials and played a recurring comedy character for The Onion. A longtime SAG- ...
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The Truth Talks is the discussion podcast of Belcroft Bible Church in Bowie, MD where we "Delight in the Word that we might walk in the Truth."
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"Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends"
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We all have setbacks, struggles, and tough moments. Paralympian Lacey Henderson talks to influencers, entrepreneurs, athletes, activists, creatives, and more to conversate about powering through life’s challenges and finding humor throughout it all. This show is for the losers, the ones who made it through the awkward years and came out stronger for it on the other side. Because at the end of the day, at one point or another, we’ve all been Picked Last in Gym Class. Host: Lacey Henderson Exe ...
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2 Dope Boys & a Podcast is a twice weekly culture and trends podcast that takes a deep dive into race, culture, business, technology and the arts to help you understand your future as well as the present. A trend savvy resource for creative professionals and an audio deep think for everyone who cares about “what’s good?” and why. Hosted by Michael Brooks and Philip L. McKenzie.
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Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.
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Trace Evidence is a weekly true crime podcast that focuses on unsolved cases, from chilling murders to missing persons. Join host Steven Pacheco as he examines each case, diving deep into the evidence and exploring the theories which revolve around them. For each unsolved case, there are the victims and their families, who want answers and the abductors and murders who hide the truth. Follow Us on Social Media | Learn More Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ ...
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When Christians Speak Talk Radio is an online station designed to give a voice to those crying out in today’s wilderness “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” The world’s climate and the events of present day are causing humanity to re-evaluate what they hold true and what they hold dear; and because of this, Reverend Ray Rose developed When Christians Speak in early 2013 to answer the world’s cry. W.C.S. follows the normal radio show format with a host and various guest speakers for the purpose ...
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The most engaging conversation between health professionals happens in chance meetings in the hallways. During these moments so much is learned .*One Thing* brings together thought leaders in conversation and we share it with health enthusiasts , practitioners, and learners. Our conversations primarily focus on one significant thing in the arenas of gut health, brain health, immune system, metabolism, performance, and aging . This for clinicians and patients alike who are insightful and moti ...
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If you’re a Police Officer, Law Enforcement Officer or support staff, serving or retired or considering leaving the Police, then this is for you! Every episode, I’ll bring you interviews with subject matter experts like CV writers, recruiters, business and mindset coaches, senior executives and more plus interviews with officers who have successfully transitioned to new roles. We’ll discuss why and how they did it, their fears, how they overcame them, lessons learned and what life is like ou ...
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Is It Possible Paul Didn’t Write ANY of the New Testament Letters?
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39:03An Interview with Dr. Nina Livesey After Livesey demonstrated that authenticity of the Pauline letters was inadequately and uncritically determined, she didn’t think it was possible to make a good case that the letters were authentic, even though it's so commonly assumed that they are. Once she had gone through all of that, she looked for evidence …
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Paul Levine, author "Midnight Burning, An Einstein-Chaplin Thriller"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Speaker to Trainer - INCANDESCENT - TMI Website
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27:31In this week's episode Paul From speaker to Trainer, the word of the week is INCANDESCENT and Shirley talks through the TMI Website. This episode is published on 30th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Tal…
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Sunday, May 25th, 1980 -- Kokomo, Indiana. Twenty-nine year old special education teacher Janet Shirar doesn't show up for a pre-planned family gathering and birthday party for her nephew. After multiple calls to her apartment go unanswered, her mother, stepfather and friend arrive to check on her. They find her car in the parking lot, the door sli…
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E353. Why Free Speech Is Dying and How to Save It - Greg Lukianoff
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1:07:36Greg Lukianoff returns to the podcast as he and Bridget spotlight the battle for free speech and why it’s dying in many areas of the world. They discuss suing the Trump administration over a shady deportation policy, AI’s potential for tyranny in places like China and Iran, people who are pro-free speech until it’s someone who’s not on their team, …
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Football is back! And for College Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra, that means the craziness is about to begin. We talk what really happens on the sidelines, chasing down coaches and the wildest stadiums. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst College Mascots. NordProtect Special Offer 00:00: Intro 01:19: The Life of a College Football and NFL …
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Nail Your Messaging and Master the 6 Questions Every Client Will Ask w/ Tom Freedman
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50:22One of the biggest challenges GenX escapees face after leaving corporate isn’t expertise—it’s business development. How do you find customers, create clarity in your message, and grow without getting stuck in trial-and-error mode? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Freedman, a lifelong entrepreneur who has built six businesses and now helps solop…
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Too Jewish - 8/24/25 - Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz
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54:54Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz, founder of Jews for Judaism, author of "Know What to Answer: When Someone Challenges Your Faith"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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This weeks message is by Mark Richie
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Our interview guest this week is Donagh McKeown This episode is published on 23rd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmaster…
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From Corporate Stress to Strength Training: A Dual Playbook for GenXers
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29:34Dual Takeaway: This episode is a two-for-one: inspiration for escaping corporate and practical fitness guidance for living longer, stronger, and on your own terms. What happens when you realize corporate life just isn’t for you—before it consumes decades of your career? Greg Bogdanski found out early. After stints in investment banking and consumer…
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Laid Off After 27 Years—And Finding Fulfillment Beyond Corporate w/ Thea Watkins
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36:26After 27 years in corporate—including an executive role—Thea Watkins never imagined she’d end up running her own business. A layoff forced her to pause, reflect, and rethink what she really wanted. Instead of jumping back into another corporate job, Thea leaned into her passions: leadership, people development, and inclusive workplaces. Today, Thea…
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E352. Authentic Writing Still Matters in the Age of AI - Kevin Ryan
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1:43:32Kevin Ryan joins Bridget to discuss the ups and downs of a career in freelance writing. With AI churning out soulless content, they defend the gritty, human struggle of writing, why writing should be hard, and breaking the myth of the tortured alcoholic writer. They cover why everyone should have some revolutionary instincts in their 20s, why the l…
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College Football is back. But it will never be the same. NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Researcher Dr. Thio Kunkel reveals how a massive influx of new money is changing college sports. We talk why the rich are getting richer, the disappearance of smaller schools and the powerhouses of NIL. 00:00: Intro 01:22: How NIL is Changing College Sports 08:4…
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Episode 122: Exploring Silent Trauma with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
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40:17Are you running on autopilot… or carrying silent trauma? Trauma isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it hides in plain sight...numbness, autopilot living, or the body’s quiet tension. Psychologist and somatic trauma specialist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali calls this silent trauma—the unrecognized emotional wounds that high achievers carry into their careers, re…
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Naomi Nussbaum, Executive Director of OneFamily, which provides emotional, psychological, financial and legal support to bereaved families, severely wounded civilians and soldiers, and childrenBy Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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How To Pray In Difficult Times - Harrison Conley
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40:54This weeks message is by Harrison Conley
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Innovation in COT - ELITE - Podcast Training
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24:37In this week's episode Paul discusses the innovation in Club Officer training in District 71, the word of the week is ELITE and Shirley talks about the Podcast training she received recently. This episode is published on 16th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: We…
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Portfolio Life: Building Purpose and Freedom After Corporate with Joy Levin
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40:40What does “retirement” really look like for Gen Xers—and why do so many struggle with it? In this episode, I sit down with Joy Levin, market research consultant turned retirement coach, who helps Gen X professionals design their encore years with purpose, connection, and freedom. We dive into: Why retirement is no longer a five-year chapter but a 3…
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E351. Why Your Doctor Might Be Wrong About Menopause - Amy Alkon
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1:25:11Amy Alkon, investigative science author, returns to the podcast for a fascinating and frank conversation about her new book, Going Menopostal - What You (and Your Doctor) Need to Know About the Real Science of Menopause and Perimenopause. She shares the unfiltered truth about perimenopause and menopause, exposing the shocking gaps in medical care t…
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Too Jewish - 8/10/25 - Shirley Russek Wachtel
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55:00Shirley Russek Wachtel, author of "The Baker of Lost Memories"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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This weeks message is by Rich Martin
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Our interview guest this week is Lynn Gilbert, a member of Blarney Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 9th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District …
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UGC for Gen X: How to Make Money Creating Content (No Followers Needed) W/Megan Collier
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40:38Episode Summary: Think UGC (User Generated Content) is only for 20-somethings? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Collier—UGC creator, coach, and champion for Gen Xers and Boomers who want to turn their creativity into a revenue stream. Megan shares how she went from scrolling TikTok with just 200 followers to replacing her six-figur…
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E350. Drink Your Way Sober - Katie Herzog
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1:27:40Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked & Reported podcast, returns to Walk-Ins Welcome to discuss her new book Drink Your Way Sober. She and Bridget have a frank conversation about alcoholism, the steps you take to hide it from your loved ones, Katie's realization that it would kill her, and how Naltrexone helped her drink her way sober and banished …
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Episode 121. Things You Don't Know About Adult ADHD with Dr. Shirley Hershko
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44:02What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Shirley Hershko, a globally recognized ADHD specialist, to dismantle the myths, reveal the hidden faces of ADHD in adults and women, and share practical tools for thriving with a differently wired brain. Whether you’re struggling with focus, overwhelmed by…
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Thecla’s Challenge to Both Rome and the Early Christian World
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38:22An Interview with Dr. Perry Kea When the young teen, Thecla, heard Paul’s preaching about a new kind of life following Christ, she became infatuated with both the message and the messenger. Abandoning her fiancé and her Roman aristocratic life style, she faced two death threats, discovered her own strength and worth, and matured in her appreciation…
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Too Jewish - 8/3/25 - 23rd Anniversary of "Too Jewish Show"
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54:5523rd Anniversary of "Too Jewish Show"; Shanna Fuld, host of the Israel Daily PodcastBy Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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This weeks message is by Michael El-Takrori
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Toastmaster Mag is Great - THUNK - Creating a Successful Club
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33:07In this week's episode Paul talks about The Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is THUNK and Shirley discusses creating a successful club.. This episode is published on 2nd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Ta…
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E349. Epstein Probably Killed Himself - Ted Frank
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1:37:10Attorney Ted Frank joins Bridget for a frank conversation about the multitude of conspiracies about Jeffery Epstein swirling around the internet. He and Bridget tackle why it's so hard to find any non-conspiracy related information on Epstein, how Epstein was such a liar and flamboyant character it’s hard to parse the truth, how many narratives out…
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Too Jewish - 7/27/25 - Too Jewish Summer Edition!
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54:58Too Jewish Summer Edition!By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Episode 120: Right Foot, Left Foot: Finding Your Way Back After Setback with Dr. Haley Perlus
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49:20How do we move forward when the future is uncertain and the path to healing feels like a rollercoaster? In this episode, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with renowned sports and performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to explore the emotional and mental dynamics of healing, resilience, and intentional recovery. Drawing from her decades of experienc…
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Our interview guest this week is Christina Hessian, 2025/26 Poet in Residence at District 71 Toastmasters. This episode is published on 27th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org Distri…
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This weeks message is by Malcolm Baxter
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In this week's Case Updates, we look back on five cases previously covered which have had significant updates. We will also cover three smaller updates in which reward money for information has been increased in hopes of stirring up new tips and leads. Case Updates: 233 - The Murder of Paul & Melody Jones 017 - The Disappearance of Brandon Lawson H…
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E348. Finding Truth in a Sea of Slop - Nancy Rommelmann
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1:19:50Nancy Rommelmann returns to Walk-Ins Welcome fresh from reporting on ICE raids for Reason Magazine. She and Bridget discuss LA's unprecedented triple crisis—immigration crackdowns, devastating wildfires, and Hollywood's exodus—and what might be next for the city, which leads to the larger question of whether America itself is resetting. They cover …
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Walter B. Levis, author of "The Meaning of the Murder"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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This weeks message is by Jake Isaac
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In this week's episode Paul talks about clubs that close for the summer, the word of the week is FLUBBED and Shirley discusses Easyspeak. This episode is published on 19th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show fo…
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E347. How the Internet Killed Journalism - Meghan Daum
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1:32:25Meghan Daum sits down with Bridget to discuss her latest book, The Catastrophe Hour, and the conversation covers everything from aging on camera, to modern existential dread, to the death of quality journalism (RIP, actual editors), the rise of "femcel cope", and pro-natalist propaganda. They discuss Meghan’s decision not to have kids, the grim rea…
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Too Jewish - 7/13/25 - Sarika Talve-Goodman and Hannah Tinti
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54:54Sarika Talve-Goodman and Hannah Tinti, co-editors of the late Adina Talve-Goodman's book, "Your Hearts, Your Scars"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Knock And The Door Will Be Opened - Fee Baxter
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27:30This weeks message is by Fee Baxter
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Interviews with Speechcraft organisers Paschal and Finbarr
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21:13In the final podcast in our Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters series, this week Shirley is talking with the organisers of this Speechcraft series Paschal Leary - Treasurer Guardian Club, & Finbarr Harty - Talking Heads. This episode is published on 12 July 2025 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Cont…
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E346. The Art of Focused Work - Paul Shirley
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1:28:46Paul Shirley, former NBA basketball player turned productivity guru, returns to the podcast for a conversation with Bridget that takes us from his Kansas farm origins (where apparently growing your own food creates a family of giants) to battling what he calls the "Distraction Industrial Complex." Paul breaks down why we're all suffering from "info…
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From Burnout to Purpose: Escaping Corporate and Building a Life That Works
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48:45In this special episode, Brett flips the mic and joins John Browning on the Building Your Life Podcast. They dive deep into what it really means to escape corporate life and build something better—on your terms. Brett shares: • His journey from 25 years in corporate to solo consulting and fractional work • Why GenX is waking up to the reality that …
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Jane Loeb Rubin, author of "Over There"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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This weeks message is by Aaron Baxter
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Instead of our usual magazine podcast we are bringing you a conversation with the second placed winner of the District 71 International Speech Contest 2025, Prince Acquah, recorded at the District Coneference in Solihull in May. This episode is published on 5th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Co…
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E345. Comedy Store Chaos - Eleanor Kerrigan’s Insider Stories
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1:18:14Walk-Ins Welcome 345 Comedian Eleanor Kerrigan joins Bridget for a hilarious conversation covering how her dreams of being an actor led to an unexpected wrestling stint, a West Wing mixup, and the one woman show that led her to realize her true calling is comedy. She dishes on behind-the-scenes stories from over a decade running the iconic Comedy S…
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