Best The Gaa Performance Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Kneecap, Louis Theroux and how the truth became Anti-Semitic 42:38

6h ago42:38

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Micheál Martin has called on Kneecap ‘to urgently clarify’ their views on Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as killing Tory MPs. Why? How is society served by the Taoiseach involving himself in this confected outrage? On Free State today Joe and Dion look at the hysteria surrounding Kneecap since their Coachella appearance and their statements in suppor…

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Four-in-a-Row! Hear all the post-match reaction from Celtic’s Tannadice title win! 45:12

16h ago45:12

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast, and, on this episode, you can hear all the post-match reaction from Celtic’s title win at Tannadice on Saturday afternoon. The Celts’ latest triumph, the club’s 55th title and their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership crown, comes after another sensational campaign from Brendan Rodgers’ men, and Matthew C…

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Episode 321: Optimizing Fat Loss and Muscle with Dr. Mike Ormsbee 57:58

22h ago57:58

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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and today I’m joined by my good friend and colleague, Dr. Mike Ormsbee. We’re digging deep into how to optimize metabolism using strategies from the Flex Diet Certification, as well as why both aerobic and resistance training are crucial for long-term success. We also delve into some ad…

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The Killing Fields: How the GAA survived the British murder machine... and flourished 55:00

3d ago55:00

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"Each of the entries included in the book has the same ending.” Peadar Thompson wrote those haunting words in his introduction to Lost Gaels, the story of GAA members killed in Ireland during the Troubles. On Free State today Peadar Thompson is the guest and talks about his extraordinary book. It details, not just the horrific nature of how these G…

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1965 Scottish Cup final: 60th anniversary of the beginning of Celtic’s golden era 35:00

5d ago35:00

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell and Paul Cuddihy look back on the 1965 Scottish Cup final victory over Dunfermline, and bring you archive interviews with some Celtic greats. Hear from Billy McNeill, Bertie Auld, Charlie Gallagher, Stevie Chalmers, John Fallon and Bobby Lennox as they reflect on Jock Ste…

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No Pope of Rome, no bilingual signs, no border poll. Pope Francis’s death and Micheál Martin’s impossible demand. 48:00

5d ago48:00

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When Pope Francis’s death was announced by the Vatican this week, the world found the words to pay tribute. From Kings to Prime Ministers to Presidents, everyone reached for the most appropriate tribute. Even Donald Trump was looking forward to the funeral. But what does the reaction from unionist parties in the north tell us about the loyalist min…

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Dr Luke Woodhouse - Lessons from High Performance Sport 56:22

6d ago56:22

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Hosted by Ross Bennett – The Locker Room Podcast (Performance Series) This episode features Dr. Luke Woodhouse, PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, with experience across elite teams like the Saudi Olympic team, Wasps RFC, Leicester Tigers, England Cricket and more 🏉🏏⚽ They dive into some top insights:•🧠 Luke’s journey across elite sports organisation…

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High Noon: How one man retreated from the world and found his way back again 1:05:24

7d ago1:05:24

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Eamonn Sweeney’s life changed on a June day in the year 2000. He was a sportswriter enjoying the traditional rhythm of the GAA summer as he arrived at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Suddenly he was hit by a bomb and couldn’t put one foot in front of the other. It was the beginning of a descent into isolation and fear. On Free State today, Eamonn …

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Alistair Johnston on playing for Celtic and representing Canada at international level 34:39

8d ago34:39

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Paul Cuddihy is joined by Alistair Johnston. The Celts’ right back speaks about life as a Celtic player and shares his thoughts on what makes the Celtic supporters so unique. Johnston, who has made over 100 appearances for the Hoops, also discusses what it is like to share a dressing room…

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Episode 320: Unlocking Mitochondrial Secrets with Dr. Hemal Patel 58:14

8d ago58:14

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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hemal Patel, Chief Scientific Advisor to Discovery and the brilliant mind behind the ME screen blood test for mitochondrial function. We dive into Dr. Patel’s fascinating journey into the world of mitochondrial research, how mitochondria impact e…

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This Machine Kills Fascists - Historian Padraig Óg Ó Ruairc on the return of the far right 1:21:28

10d ago1:21:28

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The history of the far right in Ireland is long and dark. From the Blueshirts and Eoin O’Duffy to the Nazi collaborator Sean Russell and the return in modern times. On today’s Free State, historian Padraig Óg Ó Ruairc talks about his new book on the far right and how he entered into the world of conspiracy to learn more about the movement. He talks…

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Arise Sir Rory and Joe Brolly says sorry 41:14

12d ago41:14

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Are you still talking about Rory McIlroy? Joe has reflected on his comments on Tuesday’s episode and Dion believes his views have changed. Have they? Joe also looks at the uniformity of the celebration and what it tells us about society. Dion sees similarities with Italia 90 but Joe thinks there are echoes of Princess Diana’s death. They look at wh…

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Episode 319: Exploring the World of Peptides with Anthony Castore 1:08:59

13d ago1:08:59

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Join me, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, on this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast as I sit down with peptide expert Anthony Castore for a deep dive into the world of peptides and performance. We cover everything from what peptides actually are to how they may support recovery, muscle growth, and immune function. We also explore the difference between standard …

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Rory McIlroy. Glory is forever, winning is closure. 45:10

14d ago45:10

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Rory McIlrory ended his quest for the Masters on Sunday night. It was sporting drama which gripped the nation. Well, nearly all the nation. On Free State today Joe wonders if golf really can produce profound sporting drama given that it is ultimately a game of golf. Dion isn’t prepared to defend golf but argues that McIlroy transcends the game beca…

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Arne Engels: Celtic’s Belgian midfielder reflects on his first season in the hoops so far 22:49

15d ago22:49

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell speaks to Celtic’s Arne Engels as he reflects on his first season in the hoops so far. The Belgian midfielder, who joined the Celts from FC Augsburg in the summer, looks back on his journey to Celtic and the moments that shaped him along the way as a young player. He also…

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Edna O’Brien: The woman who defied a nation 42:07

17d ago42:07

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Edna O’Brien’s early novels shocked Ireland which plotted its revenge. Her first novel The Country Girls was banned and she had to withstand the whispering of the establishment that she didn’t write her own novels. Her career would be a rebuttal to the cynics and the priests, but her life had its share of trauma and despair. In the 1970s she began …

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iPhones, groceries & tinned cats. The truth about Trump’s tariffs. 44:08

19d ago44:08

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When Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days after a week of chaos, once again the world tried to interpret his actions. When people tell you who they are believe them and Trump has told us plenty of times. These were not the actions of a man playing 4D chess but of an infant trying not to choke on the pieces. Trump is the idiot wind blowing throug…

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Should Athletes Use Ice Baths for Recovery? 11:34

20d ago11:34

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Long Orgasms and Golden Years. The Secrets and Myths of Mick O’Dwyer 30:59

21d ago30:59

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As the world sinks deeper into madness, Joe and Dion remember the time of wonder that was the Kerry team under Mick O’Dwyer. What was it that drove O’Dwyer on? Joe recalls his own encounters with Mick O’Dwyer. Dion tells of when his father lined up alongside O’Dwyer in a Kerry team in 1960. They look at what drove Mick O’Dwyer and that Kerry team t…

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Celtic the Musical: Actor Keith Warwick previews show's return to the Pavilion Theatre 17:29

22d ago17:29

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell speak to Scottish actor Keith Warwick at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow about Celtic the Musical, which will return to the stage later this year. The hit musical, which received rave reviews for its run at the Armadillo a few years ago, is set to return to the Pavilion T…

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Episode 318: Could GAA Be the Next Creatine with Dr. Guillermo Escalante 1:10:28

22d ago1:10:28

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Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, as I sit down with Dr. Guillermo Escalante on this week's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast to explore the fascinating potential of GAA (Guanidinoacetic Acid) as a precursor to creatine. We break down what the current research says, how GAA stacks up against creatine monohydrate, and what this could mean for performance a…

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‘I betrayed women all over the place’. Author John Banville on hating the Catholic Church and his terror of eternity 1:02:03

24d ago1:02:03

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“I thought I came here to talk about books.” John Banville is one of Ireland’s great writers. He won the Booker Prize for his novel The Sea and he has remained one of the foremost figures in Ireland since. John Banville will turn 80 this year. In an extraordinary interview on Free State today, he talks about life, death and why we live too long. He…

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Rebel With a Cause. How Martin Galvin galvanised Irish America 1:07:05

26d ago1:07:05

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In 1984, the British government banned Martin Galvin from entering Northern Ireland. Galvin was a key figure in Noraid, the American organisation raising funds for Republican prisoners. In an explosive appearance on today’s Free State, Martin Galvin tells the story of his journey in the republican movement. Ahead of a brilliant new RTÉ documentary …

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Episode 317: Enhancing Coaching & Leadership in Sports with Tex McQuilkin 1:02:35

28d ago1:02:35

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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I'm Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Tex from CaptainsAndCoaches.com. We dive deep into the art and science of leadership and coaching—everything from how social media is shaping the coaching world to the growing role of AI, and how to sharpen your prep and execution. Tex br…

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PG Ciarletta: Scottish singer-songwriter performs live in the Celtic Park studio 35:39

29d ago35:39

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell is joined in the studio by Scottish singer-songwriter, PG Ciarletta. PG rose to prominence last year with his song ‘From Glasgow to Berlin’, which became the unofficial anthem of Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign. The Fife born singer speaks about his lifelong love of Celtic …

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Exile On Main Street: Rosie Schaap the New Yorker who found happiness in an Antrim village 46:15

1M ago46:15

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Rosie Schaap grew up leading the archetypal New Yorker lifestyle. Her mother was impossibly glamorous and her father was a sportswriter who befriended a young boxer on the way to the Rome Olympics and stayed friends with him all his life. That boxer was Muhammad Ali. Among Rosie’s most cherished possessions is a picture taken by the legendary photo…

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Two fingers: Michael Lowry and the humiliation of Ireland 37:55

1M ago37:55

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Michael Lowry giving Paul Murphy - and everybody else - the fingers has become the defining image of the controversy over speaking time in the Dail. Lowry said it was ‘an errant gesture under provocation’. It captured the headlines but it was meaningless. On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the real power Michael Lowry now holds and what it m…

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Episode 316: The Stress Paradox: How Stress Can Enhance Your Health with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 1:26:14

1M ago1:26:14

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I chat with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about her fascinating new book, The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier. We unpack why not all stress is bad — and how the right kinds, in the right doses, can actually make us stronger and more resilient. We dive into the biochemistry …

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Optimising Hydration for Athletes 16:39

1M ago16:39

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Remembering Giants: George Foreman and Muhammad Ali 43:23

1M ago43:23

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George Foreman’s death robbed the world of one of the great sporting figures. It was also a reminder of a time when boxing ruled the world. On Free State today, Joe and Dion look back on the time when Muhammad Ali and Foreman were kings. Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG. For more on Fr…

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Episode 315: Phys Flex Cert Closing Tonight + The Power of Training Your Internal Regulators 9:08

1M ago9:08

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In this solo episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m letting you know that the Physiologic Flexibility Certification is tonight at midnight PST on March 24, 2025. If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time. I also dig into the core of what the cert teaches: how to train your body’s homeostatic regulators like temperature, pH, oxygen, CO₂, …

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Celtic's American Bhoys: Auston Trusty & Cameron Carter-Vickers in the studio! 23:05

1M ago23:05

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell is joined in the studio by Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers. The Celts' central defenders speak about the season so far, Euro nights at Celtic Park and the importance of recovery when it comes to navigating a busy fixture schedule. Things also get competitive as t…

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The Truth About Stakeknife: Legendary journalist Martin Dillon on the real stories of the Troubles 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Martin Dillon knew Rosemary Nelson. He says he has only met a few people like her in his life. He describes her as someone with "overarching respect for human life". Nelson was a solicitor and in March 1999, she was blown up when a car bomb exploded as she drove to work. On Free State today, the legendary journalist Martin Dillon joins us to talk a…

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Episode 314: Unlocking Performance & Recovery: IV Therapies & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Jordyn Payne 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

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Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on this week's Flex Diet Podcast as I sit down with Jordyn Payne from Advanced Brain Centers of Virginia to dig into the real benefits and applications of IV therapies and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). We get into the details of Myers Cocktails, NAD infusions, and other IV treatments—how they can boost brain function,…

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The Battle for Adolescence: How Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate Are Shaping a Generation 40:45

1M ago40:45

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The former England football manager Gareth Southgate warned this week that “callous, manipulative and toxic influencers” are having a dangerous effect on the lives of young men. The Netflix drama series Adolescence has captured the public’s imagination because of what it says about the dangers of social media and the corrupting influence of certain…

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Adam Idah & Saoirse Noonan on Celtic, Ireland and the GAA 20:40

1M ago20:40

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this St Patrick's Day episode, you can hear from Celtic's Adam Idah and Saoirse Noonan. Matthew Campbell speaks to Adam Idah in Cork as the Celts look ahead to this summer's Cork Super Cup at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Idah also speaks about growing up in Cork, his love for the sport of hurling and his pride at…

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Conor McGregor and The Burkes: Coming To America (Be Very Afraid) 46:06

1M ago46:06

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Conor McGregor’s appearance in the White House for St Patrick’s Day was another insight into Trumpworld. McGregor was claiming to speak for Ireland while the Burkes went to Washington but were left to shout and roar outside. McGregor may seem to have no chance of running for president but Ireland would need to take heed of the forces that have brou…

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Episode 313: The Physiologic Flexibility Certification Course Opens Today - Mastering Physiologic Adaptation for Peak Performance 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, I’m excited to announce that the Physiologic Flexibility Certification will be open from March 17th to March 24th, 2025. I’ll also be heading to Parker University Talks in Las Vegas, where I’ll be speaking alongside some incredible experts in the field. Today…

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Life and Death in the Ring. With legendary boxing writer Donald McRae 57:10

2M ago57:10

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When Donald McRae was a young sportswriter, Hugh McIlvanney told him one night at a bar in Las Vegas that as he made a life covering boxing, “ambivalence will be your constant companion”. McRae found the romantic in boxing and particularly in boxers. He was drawn to fighters and trainers rather than promoters and advisers. His gifts as an interview…

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When Trumpish Eyes are smiling. Micheal Martin goes to the White House. 53:45

2M ago53:45

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Micheál Martin walked out of the Oval Office feeling triumphant. He had left the lion’s den - or the bully’s lair - without humiliation. Donald Trump demands craven obedience and while history might look differently on those who humoured him, the Taoiseach wasn’t thinking about history. On Free State today, Dion and Joe ask if Micheál Martin had an…

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Episode 312: Optimizing Stress and Performance for Firefighters and Tactical Athletes with Dr. Drew Gonzalez 50:17

2M ago50:17

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Drew Gonzalez to explore strategies for optimizing performance and managing stress in high-demand professions like firefighting, military, and executive leadership. Dr. Gonzalez shares his latest research on how supplements like astaxanthin and creatine can benefit firefighters, the effe…

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Run Slow to Run Fast? Zone 2 Training for Athletes 19:22

2M ago19:22

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The trouble with Simon & Micheal. The end of Irish neutrality, the RTÉ/FF/FG pact and standing with Israel. 45:58

2M ago45:58

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The Irish establishment is softening people up to sacrifice the country’s neutrality. But why? On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at how countries throughout history have been organised to prepare for war. They trade on anxiety and fear to push towards increased militarisation. Joe looks at Simon Harris’s recent interview with RTÉ about Israel …

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Colum McCann on Trump, Gaza and the secrets at the bottom of the ocean 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Colum McCann won’t look back. His life as a writer has always drawn him to the edge. In an exhilarating conversation on Free State today, McCann talks about what is needed to change the world at this time of peril. He speaks about his new novel Twist and how the connected world we take for granted exists precariously in the darkness of the ocean. T…

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Tommy Gemmell special episode: Plans for a statue of the Lisbon Lion and an interview from the archives 46:14

2M ago46:14

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell speaks to Martin McCrum and Mary Gemmell about the Tommy Gemmell Community Project which will see a statue of the Lisbon Lion unveiled in his home town of Craigneuk this year. Martin, who is fronting the project, explains why this initiative is about more than just the st…

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I Fought The Law (and the law lost): Kneecap, Roy Keane, and Steve Coogan. With Trevor Birney. 53:08

2M ago53:08

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When Trevor Birney was arrested by the PSNI in 2018, he was thrown in a police cell and told an incredible tale. His documentary No Stone Unturned had named the man many believed was responsible for the Loughinisland Massacre in 1994. Birney was told by the police that this man’s business was being damaged by the documentary and for this reason the…

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Episode 311: Maximizing Athletic Performance with Neurology: Insights from Dr. Dylan Seeley 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dylan Seeley to explore how neurology can enhance athletic performance. We dive deep into working with MMA fighters, focusing on how the brain influences movement, reaction time, and overall performance. Dr. Seeley shares insights into visual and vestibular training, explaining why perip…

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Trumpworld: Hell for Zelensky, paradise for bullies, rapists and woman haters 53:52

2M ago53:52

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Volodymyr Zelensky walked into a trap when he sat down beside Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. He was surrounded by bullies who were emboldened by the knowledge that totalitarians around the world had their backs. Trump and JD Vance toyed with Zelensky, dismissing him as a weak man when he has shown more courage than they ever did. On Fre…

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Shooting Crows - Trevor Birney on Mass Murder, State Collusion and Press Freedom 48:52

2M ago48:52

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On the evening of June 18, 1994, Ireland stopped. At the Giants Stadium in New York, Ireland were playing Italy in the first match of the World Cup. Across the country, people were making plans to watch the game. In The Heights Bar in Loughinisland Co Down, the small community had gathered on a Saturday evening with the added excitement of the game…

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Frank Gilhooley: Still Game actor on his career and his incredible charity work 50:36

2M ago50:36

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This is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and, on this episode, Matthew Campbell is joined by Scottish actor, Frank Gilhooley in the Celtic Park studio. Frank is best known for his role as Mark the quizmaster in Still Game, as well as his roles in Outlander, Guardians of the Galaxy and River City. Alongside his wide and varied acting career, Frank als…

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