Best Brian Middleton Podcasts (2025)

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5386: LISTEN¦ More than 50 people will be jumping off a cliff in Ballycastle - Frank spoke to one of those preparing to take the plunge for an amazing cause, as well as the woman behind the event and the ... 8:04

14h ago8:04

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More than 50 people will be jumping off a cliff in Ballycastle - Frank spoke to one of those preparing to take the plunge for an amazing cause, as well as the woman behind the event and the mum of an incredible young fundraiser, Alex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5385: LISTEN¦ A decade since the launch of Tinder, people seem to be falling out of love with dating apps. Could there be room for a new way of dating? Andrew Adams is the man behind an upcoming 'Pitch ... 9:41

14h ago9:41

9:41

A decade since the launch of Tinder, people seem to be falling out of love with dating apps. Could there be room for a new way of dating? Andrew Adams is the man behind an upcoming 'Pitch a Mate' event in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5384: LISTEN¦ 'This bill will undermine and fundamentally shift the dial with regards to the value that people place on life - DUP MP Carla Lockhart told Frank why she's voting against the Assisted Dying ... 24:17

1d ago24:17

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'Attempts to strengthen, improve and enhance the bill have been rejected - this bill will undermine and fundamentally shift the dial with regards to the value that people place on life - Carla Lockhart told Frank why she's voting against the Assisted Dying Bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5383: LISTEN¦ 'Everyone wants the interest rate to come down, but it's unlikely to change much this calendar yet' - chartered accountant Ross Boyd spoke to Frank ahead of the Bank of England's expected ... 6:15

1d ago6:15

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'Everyone wants the interest rate to come down, but it's unlikely to change much this calendar yet' - chartered accountant Ross Boyd spoke to Frank ahead of the Bank of England's expected freeze on interest rates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 569: Back to Back Champs 1:46:03

3d ago1:46:03

1:46:03

On Episode 569 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the Florida Panthers are this years Stanley Cup Champions. After a commanding win at home in game 6, the Panthers finished off Ol’ Whitty boys Edmonton Oilers. The celebration is just beginning but join us LIVE as we recap the Finals and how we got here. This season had it all. Where do we sit for next year? Who…

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5382: LISTEN¦ 'There's cross-party support as well as significant local support, yet there's no sign of the work' - Green Party councillor Brian Smyth spoke to Frank about the frustrating delays to a pedestrian ... 6:05

3d ago6:05

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'There's cross-party support as well as significant local support, yet there's no sign of the work' - Green Party councillor Brian Smyth spoke to Frank about the frustrating delays to a pedestrian crossing in south Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5381: LISTEN¦ 'Parents need to know where their children are - we don't want to see young people with criminal records' DUP MLA Gary Middleton spoke to Frank after a second night of riots in the Nailor ... 10:17

3d ago10:17

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'Parents need to know where their children are - we don't want to see young people with criminal records' DUP MLA Gary Middleton spoke to Frank after a second night of riots in the Nailor's Row area of Londonderry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5380: LISTEN¦ Would locking up rioters actually solve the problem? Belfast Telegraph columnist Malachi O'Doherty's not convinced. He spoke to Frank about what might be a more effective punishment 17:22

4d ago17:22

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Would locking up rioters actually solve the problem? Belfast Telegraph columnist Malachi O'Doherty's not convinced. He spoke to Frank about what might be a more effective punishment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 568: Featuring Bob Stauffer & Steve Goldstein 1:51:23

5d ago1:51:23

1:51:23

On Episode 568 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Crew are joined by Bob Stauffer, Edmonton Oilers Reporter, to discuss the do or die situation going into game 6 in Sunrise, Florida. The Rats have taken a 3-2 lead but there’s hope in Oil country. TUNE IN LIVE as we recap Games 4 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals so you know what to expect for this pivotal Gam…

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5379: LISTEN¦ 'More than proud, to see these young lads who came through our youth system - it's a massive achievement' - Geoff Wylie, chair of the NI Darts Organisation reacted to local players Josh Rock ... 11:27

5d ago11:27

11:27

'More than proud, to see these young lads who came through our youth system - it's a massive achievement' - Geoff Wylie, chair of the NI Darts Organisation reacted to local players Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney winning the Darts World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5378: LISTEN¦ 'We're one of the most nature-depleted parts of Europe...if we can't take that seriously, what good is the Executive?' Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole has criticised DUP/SF opposition to ... 19:35

5d ago19:35

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'We're one of the most nature-depleted parts of Europe...if we can't take that seriously, what good is the Executive?' Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole has criticised DUP/SF opposition to the Nutrient Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5377: LISTEN¦ 'We've got your back, we're here to speak up for you' - Cllr Gary McKeown says it's important that politicians make it clear that migrants and people of other nationalities shouldn't live ... 4:50

5d ago4:50

4:50

'We've got your back, we're here to speak up for you' - Cllr Gary McKeown says it's important that politicians make it clear that migrants and people of other nationalities shouldn't live in fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5376: LISTEN¦ 'There's political forums for these discussions, that's where it should be - it should never descend into violence' - Jonathan Buckley warned those involved in disorder risk a criminal record ... 17:16

8d ago17:16

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'There's political forums for these discussions, that's where it should be - it should never descend into violence' - Jonathan Buckley warned those involved in disorder risk a criminal record. Frank also spoke to deputy mayor Jess Johnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5375: LISTEN¦ 'I left as the windows started coming in around us, the staff stayed til the very end to make sure everyone was out - it was very frightening' - Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly spoke to Frank ... 25:58

9d ago25:58

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'I left as the windows started coming in around us, the staff stayed til the very end to make sure everyone was out - it was very frightening' - Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly spoke to Frank after masked youths set fire to Larne Leisure Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5374: LISTEN¦ Should school children have daily PE lessons? Charity the Youth Sports Trust have warned nearly half of young people are getting 30 minutes activity a day - the Chief Medical Officer recommends ... 9:47

9d ago9:47

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Should school children have daily PE lessons? Charity the Youth Sports Trust have warned nearly half of young people are getting 30 minutes activity a day - the Chief Medical Officer recommends one hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5373: LISTEN¦ Should Belfast introduce a congestion charge? Oxford is to trial a temporary charge, to alleviate traffic jams - could it reduce journey times and encourage public transport uptake? 11:43

9d ago11:43

11:43

Should Belfast introduce a congestion charge? Oxford is to trial a temporary charge, to alleviate traffic jams - could it reduce journey times and encourage public transport uptake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5372: LISTEN¦ Police officers were injured after another night of rioting in Ballymena. Frank spoke to reporter Peter McVerry, DUP MLA Paul Frew, TUV councillor Matthew Warwick and Darren Ferguson from ... 34:16

10d ago34:16

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Officers were injured after another night of rioting in Ballymena. Frank spoke to reporter Peter McVerry, DUP MLA Paul Frew, TUV councillor Matthew Warwick and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 567: Featuring Kevin Bieksa & Liam McHugh 2:15:01

11d ago2:15:01

2:15:01

On Episode 567 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the Florida Panthers drummed the Edmonton oilers in game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. We are LIVE at Keith Yandle’s house with special guests dropping in to help break down the pummeling we witnessed in Sunrise. Tune in and don’t miss out.Support the Show:PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink WhitneyRHOBACK: Us…

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5371: LISTEN¦ 'It shouldn't have happened - it caused anxiety and stress - the Executive has a responsibility to make sure no-one goes cold in the winter - Daniel McCrossan spoke to Frank about the government ... 3:58

11d ago3:58

3:58

'It shouldn't have happened - it caused anxiety and stress for pensioners across NI - we need to hear how it will affect people here' - SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan spoke to Frank about the government's u-turn on the winter fuel payment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5370: LISTEN¦ 'Case law is allowing perpetrators to get the most pitiful sentences you could imagine' - UUP justice spokesman Doug Beattie spoke to Frank as his party brings a motion on sentencing 9:59

11d ago9:59

9:59

'Case law is allowing perpetrators to get the most pitiful sentences you could imagine' - UUP justice spokesman Doug Beattie spoke to Frank as his party brings a motion on sentencing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5369: LISTEN¦ 'One family I spoke to hid in their roof space until they could be safely escorted out by police - those rioting are not reflective of the vast majority who protested last night' Sian Mulholland ... 21:16

11d ago21:16

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'One family I spoke to hid in their roof space until they could be safely escorted out by police - that's not reflective of the vast majority who protested last night' Sian Mulholland spoke to Frank after disturbances in Ballymena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5368: LISTEN¦ 'The industry needs help. We're creating an environment where it's less attractive for the people coming to the venues and working in them' -restaurateur Eamon McCusker spoke to Frank as ... 12:56

11d ago12:56

12:56

'The industry needs help. We're creating an environment where it's less attractive for the people coming to the venues and working in them' -restaurateur Eamon McCusker spoke to Frank as 1 in 4 firms say they're making a loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5367: LISTEN: A majority in NI say they want Stomont to take more action to deal with child poverty, but are our politicians listening? Frank spoke to Peter Bryson, head of Save the Children in NI 6:04

15d ago6:04

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A majority in NI say they want Stomont to take more action to deal with child poverty, but are our politicians listening? Frank spoke to Peter Bryson, head of Save the Children in NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5366: LISTEN¦ Actor Richard Dormer spoke to Frank about Blue Lights, meeting his hero and why he's proud to be an ambassador for the charity SOS NI 13:45

15d ago13:45

13:45

Actor Richard Dormer spoke to Frank about Blue Lights, meeting his hero and why he's proud to be an ambassador for the charity SOS NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5365: LISTEN¦ A fight and a champion that united the country - former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan spoke to Frank as he marks the 40th anniversary of his world title win against Eusebio Pedroza ... 11:12

15d ago11:12

11:12

A fight and a champion that united the country - former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan spoke to Frank as he marks the 40th anniversary of his world title win against Eusebio Pedroza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5364: LISTEN¦ Are GPs being pushed towards privatisation? Frank spoke to Dr Frances O'Hagan, from the BMA and Prof Deirdre Heenan, after a senior doctor warned of an exodus from the NHS to the private ... 24:25

16d ago24:25

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Are GPs being pushed towards privatisation? Frank spoke to Dr Frances O'Hagan, from the BMA and Prof Deirdre Heenan, after a senior doctor warned of an exodus from the NHS to the private care sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5363: LISTEN¦ From early beginnings playing covers at home, to performing on stage in Osaka and hearing their music on Love Island and coverage of major sports events, Charlie & Ben from :Panic :Over chatted ... 8:32

16d ago8:32

8:32

From early beginnings playing covers at home, to performing on stage in Osaka and hearing their music on Love Island and coverage of major sports events, Charlie & Ben from :Panic :Over chatted to Frank ahead of Irish tour dates this summer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5362: LISTEN¦ 'Men don't ask for help - the only way to do it, is to be vulnerable' - ahead of a major conference in Belfast, organiser Tiarnan McCarthy spoke to Frank about why men need to reach out ... 7:34

16d ago7:34

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'Men don't ask for help - the only way to do it, is to be vulnerable' - ahead of a major conference in Belfast, organiser Tiarnan McCarthy spoke to Frank about why men need to reach out, if they're struggling with mental health issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5361: LISTEN¦ 'It's a fantastic city already, but this is going to be transformational and make it even better' DUP councillor Carl McClean spoke to Frank after it was announced the long-awaited £150m ... 11:15

17d ago11:15

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5361: LISTEN¦ 'It's a fantastic city already, but this is going to be transformational and make it even better' DUP councillor Carl McClean spoke to Frank after it was announced the long-awaited £150m seafront development in Bangor was going ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5360: LISTEN¦ 'We don't talk about it, journalists just get on with things, we're not meant to be part of the story' - former journalist Leona O'Neill spoke to Frank about the idea behind her initiative ... 11:25

18d ago11:25

11:25

'We don't talk about it, journalists just get on with things, we're not meant to be part of the story' - former journalist Leona O'Neill spoke to Frank about the idea behind her initiative to support journalists with their mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5359: LISTEN¦ Newly-crowned Miss NI, Carly Wilson, called in to the studio to chat to Frank about how she plans to use her platform, how the competition has changed and the very personal reason why she ... 8:08

18d ago8:08

8:08

Newly-crowned Miss NI, Carly Wilson, called in to the studio to chat to Frank about how she plans to use her platform, how the competition has changed and the very personal reason why she has chosen to support Friends of the Cancer Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 566: Featuring Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk & Zach Hyman 2:12:44

18d ago2:12:44

2:12:44

On Episode 566 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart and a quick guest appearance by Matthew Tkachuk to talk about the road getting to the Stanley Cup Finals two years in a row. Zach Hyman sat down with us to discuss his season ending injury and just how resilient the Edmonton Oilers are this year. It’s the Whit…

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5358: LISTEN¦ 'You can't give up hope, for Robert's sake' - Terry Delany spoke to Frank about his family's ongoing quest for justice, after his son was shot after he tried to break up a fight involving ... 14:57

19d ago14:57

14:57

'You can't give up hope, for Robert's sake' - Terry Delany spoke to Frank about his family's ongoing quest for justice, after his son was shot after he tried to break up a fight involving a son of the veteran republican Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5357: LISTEN: 'We can't believe they'd let the only theatre in the region go' actor and campaigner Steven Millar says closing the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine would be 'madness' 6:56

19d ago6:56

6:56

'We can't believe they'd let the only theatre in the region go' actor and campaigner Steven Millar says closing the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine would be 'madness' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5356: LISTEN¦ Are you a people pleaser? Are you carrying other people's emotional load? Frank got some useful tips from Deirdre Maguire 21:24

19d ago21:24

21:24

Are you a people pleaser? Are you carrying other people's emotional load? Frank got some useful tips from Deirdre Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode #105 - A Bo Derek of a Video Game 1:26:13

19d ago1:26:13

1:26:13

In this episode, we talk about and play the Sega/Gremlin classic from 1980, Carnival. We talk about all the firsts that this game gives us, how to score the most points while playing and which one of us hates the music. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. …

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5355: LISTEN¦ Should toddlers get screen time? A Belfast nursery has generated a mixed reaction by using tablets as teaching tools. Frank spoke to top online safety expert Wayne Denner 8:40

23d ago8:40

8:40

Should toddlers get screen time? A Belfast nursery has generated a mixed reaction by using tablets as teaching tools. Frank spoke to top online safety expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5354: LISTEN¦ Would you pay £1608 to sample some of the world's finest whiskies? Frank spoke to Paul Kane, founder of Belfast Whiskey Week, about the continued popularity of the spirit and the worldwide ... 15:33

23d ago15:33

15:33

Would you pay £1608 to sample some of the world's finest whiskies? Frank spoke to Paul Kane, founder of Belfast Whiskey Week, about the continued popularity of the spirit and the worldwide appeal of Irish whiskey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5353: LISTEN¦ Where are thousands of caterpillars coming from and how can you get rid of them? Frank spoke to Dr Archie Murchie from AFBI about the ash sawfly, which is appearing in gardens across Belfast ... 6:40

23d ago6:40

6:40

Where are thousands of caterpillars coming from and how can you get rid of them? Frank spoke to Dr Archie Murchie from AFBI about the ash sawfly, which is appearing in gardens across Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5352: LISTEN¦ 'We'd like to get to a world where industrial action isn't necessary, but we shouldn't be criminalising teachers for taking lawful steps' - Dr Graham Gault from NAHT talked about plans to ... 16:43

23d ago16:43

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'We'd like to get to a world where industrial action isn't necessary, but we shouldn't be criminalising teachers for taking lawful steps' - Dr Graham Gault from NAHT talked about plans to fine teachers for not complying with inspections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 565: Featuring Craig Ludwig, Tripp Tracy & Ryan Warsofsky 2:48:11

25d ago2:48:11

2:48:11

On Episode 565 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined LIVE by Craig Ludwig, Ryan Warsofsky and Tripp Tracy as the Eastern and Western Conference finals shape up. Edmonton took a 2-1 Series lead with a commanding game 3 win. Can they continue the domination? The Canes might have some life left in them as they hold on and survive against a series …

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5351: LISTEN¦ 'The registration is only a cheek swab, yet just 2.3% in NI are on the bone marrow donor register' - ex Rangers and Everton star Gary Stevens and Eimear's Wish founder Sean Smyth are working ... 16:27

1M ago16:27

16:27

'The registration is only a cheek swab, yet just 2.3% in NI are on the bone marrow donor register' - ex Rangers and Everton star Gary Stevens and Eimear's Wish founder Sean Smyth are working together to encourage more people to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5350: LISTEN¦ 'If you were looking for an illustration of the crisis we have around violence directed at women and girls, it's hard to find a sharper example' MP Claire Hanna said she hopes an attack ... 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

'If you were looking for an illustration of the crisis we have around violence directed at women and girls, it's hard to find a sharper example' MP Claire Hanna said she hopes an attack on a jogger in Belfast won't deter women from running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5349: LISTEN¦ Should there be a train to the plane? Translink say they're looking at the possibility of re-opening a trainline to Belfast International Airport. John spoke to Alliance MLA David Honeyford ... 8:06

1M ago8:06

8:06

Should there be a train to the plane? Translink say they're looking at the possibility of re-opening a trainline to Belfast International Airport. John spoke to Alliance MLA David Honeyford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5348: LISTEN¦ A Carrick man is embarking on a 10 day Mournes trek, with no tent and relying on the generosity of others for food - to raise awareness of homelessness. John spoke to Graham Fergus mid-way ... 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

A Carrick man is embarking on a 10 day Mournes trek, with no tent and relying on the generosity of others for food - to raise awareness of homelessness. John spoke to Graham Fergus mid-way through his challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5347: LISTEN¦ Country star Kip Moore talked to John, ahead of his arena show at Belfast's SSE. He talked about why he loves performing for NI audiences, whether his song-writing had changed and what gives ... 11:44

1M ago11:44

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Country star Kip Moore talked to John, ahead of his arena show at Belfast's SSE. He talked about why he loves performing for NI audiences, whether his song-writing had changed and what gives him hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 564: Featuring Ed Jovanovski, Bob Stauffer & Matthew Tkachuk 2:50:54

1M ago2:50:54

2:50:54

On Episode 564 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the conference finals are upon us. After a brutal game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, Bizzy’s Leafs are eliminated once again. Where will we see the roster of this team next season? Ed Jovanovski joins the show to discuss the Florida and Carolina Matchup and Bob Stauffer Joins to discuss the Oilers and Dallas. …

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5346: LISTEN¦ What can the UK and Ireland do to be more competitive at Eurovision? John put this and many other questions to Eurovision expert Will O'Regan 15:08

1M ago15:08

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What can the UK and Ireland do to be more competitive at Eurovision? John put this and many other questions to Eurovision expert Will O'Regan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 563: Featuring Charles Barkley 2:22:06

1M ago2:22:06

2:22:06

On episode 563 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by NBA Legend Charles Barkley to talk all things hockey as the Edmonton Oilers advance to the next round. But first, Biz addresses the people. The white smoke has risen. Biz is choosing a new Leafs jock sniffer to hopefully change the series around as the Leafs head into Sunrise to steal Game…

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5345: LISTEN¦ 'There are 113,000 jobs in the eating eco-system in NI - nearly a fifth of our private sector' - Michael Bell from NIFDA told John about the many and varied careers in food, in Northern Ireland ... 5:30

1M ago5:30

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'There are 113,000 jobs in the eating eco-system in NI - nearly a fifth of our private sector' - Michael Bell from NIFDA told John about the many and varied careers in food, in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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