Best Sporting Lk Podcasts (2025)

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Treaty Talk | 357 | Well on top; U20s finals; Currid return; Munster disappointment #SportLK 48:50

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Treaty Talk | 357 | Well on top; U20s finals; Currid return; Munster disappointment. In association with Limerick Motor Centre. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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General Ben Hodges - Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport 59:48

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, we speak with Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, for a wide-ranging and unusually candid conversation about the state of democracy, the duty of military leaders, the future of Ukraine’s defence, and the global challenge posed by modern autocrac…

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Treaty Talk | 356 | 100 years of the Gaelic Grounds; Munster Club; Schools. In Association with Limerick Motor Centre. 1:29:25

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Liam O'Brien joins Tom and Matt to discuss the 2026 Limerick GAA calendar, which celebrates 100 years at HQ. Munster club hurling, camogie and football, as well as schools round-up is also on the agenda. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Zarina Zabrisky - The American in Kherson 55:51

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, host T. A. Mullis speaks with Zarina Zabrisky, an American war correspondent and filmmaker reporting from the frontlines of Kherson, Ukraine — a city living under daily Russian drone and artillery attacks. Zabrisky, who has spent a decade documenting Russia’s hybrid war against the West, revea…

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Treaty Talk | 355 | Mungret St. Paul's are champions; plus other winners from the weekend 1:36:21

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Treaty Talk | 355 | Mungret St. Paul's are champions; plus other winners from the weekend Tom & Matt are joined by Brendan Giltenane, as he reflects on @mungretgaa's success in the SFC finalIn association with Limerick Motor Centre.By Sporting LK

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Phil Ittner: The American War Correspondent 1:05:28

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Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight — Episode: American War Correspondent Phil Ittner In this episode, host TA Mullis speaks with Phil Ittner, an American war correspondent with more than two decades of experience covering conflicts around the world — from Iraq and Afghanistan to Georgia and Ukraine. Now based in Kyiv, Ittner discusses the moral an…

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Treaty Talk | 354 | Six football champions to be crowned #SportLK 1:27:21

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Treaty Talk | 354 | Six football champions to be crowned. John O'Grady joins Tom and Matt to preview a huge weekend of action in the Limerick football ranks #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Vegas: The American Azov Assault Medic 1:14:38

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American Azov: Vegas — The Firefighter Who Joined Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, host Theo Allthorpe-Mullis speaks with Vegas, an American firefighter and medic who left Texas to join Azov’s International Battalion in Ukraine. From pulling people out of burning buildings to pulling wounded soldie…

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Treaty Talk | 353 | Football semis; Munster crusade and all the rest of the Gaelic games action. In association with Limerick Motor Centre #SportLK 1:55:26

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Treaty Talk | 353 | Football semis; Munster crusade and all the rest of the Gaelic games action. Peter Nash joins Tom and Matt to chat football. In association with Limerick Motor Centre #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Nick Soutter: The American Philosopher 1:06:05

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In this episode, host we speak with Nick Soutter — American author, philosopher, and journalist behind In Time Media and the dystopian novel The Water Thief. Soutter has spent years dissecting the moral and political decay of democratic societies and the slow rise of corporate authoritarianism. Together, Theo and Nick explore the erosion of democra…

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Treaty Talk | 352 | Hannon retires; Boylan and Sheehan on county glory; SFC knockout's and more. 1:54:35

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Treaty Talk | 353 | Hannon retires; Boylan and Sheehan on county glory; SFC knockout’s and more.In Association with Limerick Motor Centre. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Knight - The British Azov Volunteer 1:16:04

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In this episode, host Theo Allthorpe-Mullis speaks from Kyiv with Knight, a British volunteer serving in Ukraine’s Azov International Battalion. Knight explains why he left the United Kingdom to join Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion, how he copes with fear and loss on the front line, and why he considers this war a just and necessary strug…

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Treaty Talk _ 351 _ _SportLK 2:03:10

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Treaty Talk | 351 | NCW glory; Football; Hurling finals bonanza. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Oleg Magaletsky: The Ukrainian Anti-Imperialist 1:05:51

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, host Theo Allthorpe-Mullis speaks with Oleg Magaletsky, a Ukrainian investor, strategist and one of the founders of the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum. Oleg argues that true and lasting peace in Europe will only be possible through the decolonisation and disintegration of the Russian Federa…

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Treaty Talk | 350 | Niamh Ryan on Ailbe's glory; Camogie finals; Hurling review; Football Preview #SportLK 1:55:22

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Djakonda: The Ukrainian Drone Commander 28:25

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, I speak with Lieutenant Colonel Andrii “Djakonda” Koval, head of the Unmanned Systems Battalion “Kondor” of the 1st Presidential Operational Brigade Bureviy in the Ukrainian National Guard. Djakonda and his soldiers are on the cutting edge of modern warfare—fighting with drones and robotic sys…

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Treaty Talk | 349 | SFC surprises; Lorcan Lyons on hurling; Monaleen make history; LGFA Finals 1:33:58

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Treaty Talk is kindly sponsored by Limerick Motor Centre - the home of Hyundai in Limerick #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Rosie Cecil: The British Medic 56:32

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, I speak with Rosie Cecil — head of strategic partnerships for Mission Ukraine UK and a medic/ambulance driver with Mobile Medical Rescue (MMR). For three years, Rosie has volunteered in Ukraine, supporting frontline medics, delivering vehicles and aid, and driving into danger zones to evacuate…

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Treaty Talk | 348 | Shaughs on hurling; LGFA drama; Camogie last four; football semis. 1:36:14

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Treaty Talk | 348 | Shaughs on hurling; LGFA drama; Camogie last four; football semis.Tom and Matt are joined by Andrew O'Shaughnessy who looks at the SHC and the PIHC drama from last weekend. Treaty Talk also looks at all the other codes across the Treaty #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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LK : The Hong Konger Playwright 1:12:04

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On this unique episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, I speak with LK, a Hong Kong artist, puppeteer, playwright, and dissident now living in exile in France. LK’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and defiance. We discuss how art can resist silence, the dangers and power of puppetry and object theatre, and the struggle to create fre…

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Treaty Talk | 347 | Quarter-finals to come; Mungret Magic & More #SportLK 1:09:44

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Treaty Talk | 347 | Quarter-finals to come; Mungret Magic & More #SportLK by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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The Hong Kong Advocate - Dr. Mark Clifford 57:51

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, I speak with Dr Mark Clifford President of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, journalist, academic, and author of The Troublemaker, a biography of Jimmy Lai. Mark spent nearly three decades in Hong Kong, working as editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and The Standar…

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Treaty Talk | 346 | SFC moving week |SHC deciding week & plenty more #SportLK 1:24:32

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Treaty Talk | 346 | SFC moving week |SHC deciding week & plenty more #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The American General: David H. Petraeus 52:13

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In this very special episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, we are honoured to speak with General David H. Petraeus: former CIA Director, Commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and one of America’s most respected military leaders. Across a remarkable career at the highest levels of military and intelligence service,…

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Treaty Talk | 345 | Life begins at 40 for Limerick Masters_ Ins and outs of club #SportLK 1:23:33

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Treaty Talk | 345 | Life begins at 40 for Limerick Masters_ Ins and outs of club #SportLK by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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The Hong Konger Dissident: Ray Wong 1:00:53

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“If you fire, fire at me.” During Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution in 2014, Ray Wong saw an older man stand in front of armed police and offer his life to protect the crowd. That moment changed Wong forever, and set him on a path from student protester to activist leader, and finally into exile. In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight…

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Treaty Talk | 344 | Iain Corbett reflects on stellar career; all the latest club action #SportLK 1:52:15

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Treaty Talk | 344 | Iain Corbett reflects on stellar career; all the latest club action #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The British Academic: Prof. Tim Wilson 1:22:09

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In this compelling episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, we sit down with Professor Tim Wilson - academic, filmmaker, YouTuber, and former politician - in London to explore the crisis facing modern democracy and what we can do about it. Professor Wilson brings a unique perspective, having taught in authoritarian countries including Russia…

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Treaty Talk | 343 | Latest Club action; Champion Colin Ryan; Survivor Mark O'Kelly 1:37:02

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Tom and Matt chop through the latest club action across the codes; while also chatting with Colin Ryan, recent Puck Fada winner. Mark O'Kelly, who survived cardiac arrest while playing for Croom in 2023, tells his story and fundraising efforts.By Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | 342 | Hurling review, football previews and much more. #SportLK 1:40:31

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Treaty Talk | 342 | Hurling review, football previews and much moreBy Sporting LK

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The British Historian: Prof. Mark Galeotti 1:13:31

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, we’re joined by Professor Mark Galeotti, one of the world’s leading experts on modern Russia, for a sweeping conversation on authoritarianism, democracy, and the future of Putin’s regime. We explore: Why democracy failed in post-Soviet Russia The real legacy of Boris Yeltsin and the 1990s How …

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The Disinformation Expert: Jonathan Fink 1:27:22

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight we’re speaking with Jonathan Fink. He was a digital marketing strategist, then Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine changed everything. Now, he’s the creator of Silicon Curtain, a YouTube channel and podcast that battles Russian disinformation with facts, context, and strategic narrative war…

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Treaty Talk | 341 | Lee & McCarthy on Munster seeding; SHC up and running. #SportLK 1:52:59

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The first half of this weeks podcast was spent chatting about the decision to seed the Munster SFC going forward - with manager Jimmy Lee and player Tony McCarthy giving their views. Matt and Tom then run the rule over the SHC opening rounds, and look ahead to the action in round two. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The British Investigative Journalist: John Sweeney 1:06:07

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In this gripping episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight we sit down with award-winning journalist and war correspondent John Sweeney. With four decades on the frontlines from Grozny to Kyiv, Sweeney unpacks what he's learned about authoritarian power, the role of propaganda, and why telling the truth still matters. From Chechnya to Ukraine,…

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Treaty Talk | 340 | Hurling championship throw-in chat with Donie Ryan #SportLK 1:48:22

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Hurling championship throw-in chat with Donie Ryan.Matt and Tom look at all six Senior games and how to win with Treaty Talk.Take a listen now on Facebook, YouTube, X or Spotify #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The Estonian Politician: Marko Mihkelson 1:13:38

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In this powerful episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, We speak with Estonian MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson for an unflinching conversation about Russia’s imperial legacy, the modern authoritarian playbook, and what it takes to defend democracy today. Drawing on decades of experience as a journalist and pol…

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Treaty Talk | Club football review; hurling is back; Mike McMahon chat #SportLK 1:18:48

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Tom and Matt are joined by NCW dual star, Mike McMahon. They look back on their tight win over Mungret St. Paul's and ahead to the Magpies return to the Senior hurling ranks. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The Pakistani Dissident Soldier: Adil Raja 1:29:59

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In this episode of Why We Fight, I speak with Adil Raja, a former major in the Pakistani military who became one of its fiercest critics. Now living in exile in the UK, Raja pulls back the curtain on how Pakistan’s military has dominated the country’s politics, enabled extremism, and violently suppressed dissent both at home and abroad. We explore:…

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Treaty Talk | 338 | Tailteann Cup | Streaming return | Inside the LK camp #SportLK 1:24:40

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Treaty Talk | 338 | Tailteann Cup | Streaming return | Inside the LK camp. Tom Clancy and John Keogh are joined by Billy Lee and Irish Examiner's Maurice Brosnan. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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The Pakistani Dissident: Taha Siddiqui 57:06

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In this powerful episode of Why We Fight, we speak with award-winning Pakistani investigative journalist Taha Siddiqui, who survived an attempted abduction by Pakistan’s military and now lives in exile in Paris. From exposing military human rights abuses to running The Dissident Club, a bar for global exiles and freedom fighters, Siddiqui shares ho…

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Tailteann Cup preview show! 1:31:17

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Tailteann Cup preview show! by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | 336 | A history lesson on football; Masters rise the ranks. Murphy in the middle. #SportLK 58:52

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Treaty Talk | 336 | A history lesson on football; Masters rise the ranks. Murphy in the middle. #SportLK by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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The British War Correspondent: Paul Conroy 1:13:14

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In this episode of Why We Fight we’re again recording in Kyiv, speaking to the legendary war correspondent Paul Conroy. He’s covered nearly every war since Kosovo: Libya, Iraq, Syria and now, Ukraine. He has brought back stories that have made an enormous difference; the human stories, the stories that mattered. We discuss what war is, where in the…

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The Estonian Ambassador: Annely Kolk 43:19

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In this episode of Why We Fight we’re at the Estonian Embassy in Kyiv, speaking with Ambassador Annely Kolk, Estonia’s highest representative in Ukraine. She has had a storied career in the Estonian Foreign Service, previously serving as ambassador to Turkey, concurrently accredited to Iran and Azerbaijan. In 2017 she helped secure the release of E…

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Treaty Talk | 335 | Football history; Hurling heartbreak; Disappointment for the ladies #SportLK 1:33:39

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Tom and Matt are joined by Josh Ryan and Peter Nash to chat football; Masters and Wheelchair updates too.By Sporting LK

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The British Analyst: Jimmy Rushton 47:07

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In this episode of Why We Fight we’re speaking with Jimmy Rushton, a British journalist and defence analyst. He has covered nearly every conflict in the 21st century. He is a geopolitical expert and has been living in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. We discuss what we can expect from the US in Ukraine, what China may do and the …

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Treaty Talk | 334 | Dublin (x2), Sligo and Tipp - massive weekend for the Green and White. 1:42:53

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Treaty Talk | 334 | Dublin (x2), Sligo and Tipp - massive weekend for the Green and White. by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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The Georgian Politician: Marika Mikiashvili 56:49

6M ago56:49

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In this episode of Why We Fight we’re speaking with Marika Mikiashvili. She's a politician, an academic and an activist working to keep the flame of liberty alight in embattled Georgia, where the regime is trying to turn the clock back to older, darker times of tyranny and repression. We talk about how Georgian Dream stole the 2024 elections, what …

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Treaty | 333 | Down but not out; Wexford in TC; Costelloe Class #SportLK 1:26:19

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Treaty | 333 | Down but not out; Wexford in TC; Costelloe Class #SportLKtomjohnBy Sporting LK

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The Norwegian Volunteer: Freddie Steimler 37:36

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In this episode of Why We Fight we’re speaking with Freddie Steimler A 27 year veteran of Norway’s military, he now serves again as a volunteer bringing vital vehicles and equipment into Ukraine for the charity Bergen Hjelper Ukraina. We explore how a children’s theatre in Norway came to support Ukraine, and reflect on his wartime experience to ass…