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Well, my name is Brinsley McNamara and welcome to the Weird Ireland Podcast. Regular episodes about weird and fascinating, stories, places, and subcultures from across Ireland. With cohost Shameen O'Burke and producer Miles, or a host of knowledgeable guests. Buy me a coffee! :) buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland The Weird Ireland book is out now. Order it online here: https://linktr.ee/weirdirelandbook Follow Weird Ireland: instagram.com/weird.ireland tiktok.com/@weirdireland youtube.com/@weirdl ...
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Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland's silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past. For ad-free listening and access to our bonus content go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com and sign up for €5/mo + VAT.
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I’m Not The Expert But..

Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

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Pól and Derek share their completely amateur and often funny takes on a varied array of topics from Quantum Physics, to the latest episode of South Park and everything in between. So get comfy, and put the kettle on.. The very excellent music we use in our intro is by: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden (We claim no ownership of it whatsoever).
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Irish with Mollie

Irish with Mollie

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Explore the cultural and psychological phenomenon of language and learning - how Irish has faded from our tongues but we're ready to gobble it back up. The word "gobble" comes from Irish! Let's talk to fresh talent bringing Irishness to a new level - musicians, historians, linguists, spiritual teachers, artists, activists and thinkers. There'll be a cúpla focal. There'll be wisdom and storytelling, a few life lessons and a few Irish lessons. Éist linn!
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All Star Superfan Podcast

Rob O’Connor, Alan Burke

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Welcome to ALL-STAR SUPERFAN the podcast that delves into the full 80-year multimedia legacy of the Man of Steel! We cover comics, movies, TV shows, radio shows, games and much more! PLUS you can hear exclusive interviews with some of the greatest comic creators of all time as well as actors, writers and fellow podcasters. Stay safe and stay super!
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Opinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads will debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives
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The Wyrd Side

Alexandra M. Barrow and Finn Cresswell

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The Wyrd Side is a New Weird / Folk Horror podcast that follows the paranormal investigations of Aiden Summers and Katherine Moore as they uncover the dangerous truth lurking behind the myths and legends of the islands of Britain and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Realm

The Realm Cast

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Discussing all the cool and weird things in this world and beyond. Just some friends getting together discussing the infinite possibilities in our existence. Time Travel, Yetis, Paranormal, Myths, Legends... anything cool like that! Sometimes we will have actual experts in their fields to discuss topics, adding to our "armchair quarterback" take on things. We have live events, give aways and listeners as guests with stories to tell. If you have a story, topic or an investigation request send ...
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A Cultural History of Canada

Patrick & Mackenzy

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A bi-weekly discussion that critically (and flippantly) engages with the literature, culture, and people of this weird place known as Canada. Hosted by two English graduates, Patrick & Mackenzy. Sometimes features interviews with writers and academics. Featured on Feedspot's "35 Best Canada History Podcasts" (#18), "15 Best Cultural History Podcasts" (#7), and "30 Best History Podcasts For Students" (#10). Named best podcast of all time by their mothers!
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News Burp

News Burp

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Support us on www.patreon.com/newsburp The Irish Comedy News Podcast that takes all the weird, wonderful and confusing news from the internet and burps its essence in your general direction.
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HarteLines

hartelines

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In this podcast, I will focus on the human spirit, determination to make a difference, and what people can achieve with all this and some hope, chatting to extraordinary people living ordinary lives, so come along on this journey with me. Thanks for reading and hopefully listening, and remember you’re always welcome on HarteLines. All The Best, Shane Harte, Hartelines Podcast
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Local Knowledge

Golf Digest

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The best golf stories have multiple layers to them. In each episode, Local Knowledge dives deep into a subject golfers want to know about, whether it’s about the game they play, the competition at the highest level, or the surprising ways golf factors into larger conversations throughout society. Hosts Alex Myers, Keely Levins, Shane Ryan and Sam Weinman weave together original interviews, Golf Digest reporting, and additional elements to tell the type of compelling stories that have been a ...
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Welcome to The World Is On Fire with Emer Maguire! The podcast where comedian Emer Maguire brings you all the latest weird and wonderful news stories, and decides whether they are lit or shit. Join us to debate which stories are newsworthy, and which are not. We cover everything from inappropriate grannies, to emotional support gators.
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Each week we share a story, explore insights that can illuminate our path, and interview guests with their own fascinating immigrant journeys, getting to know what’s cool, weird and mental about each other’s cultures showing that we’re all a little messed up but we’re all pretty similar too. Hosted by Carmen Neta & produced by Philip Kidd. Music by Caterina Schrebri #society #culture #immigrantsinireland #migrant #immigrants
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Let's Learn About...

Charlotte & Ellie

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Let’s Learn About… is a fun, educational, general knowledge podcast that teaches you things you probably didn't need to know, but we're going to teach them to you anyway! Each episode, we’ll learn about a new topic and then share some resources if you want to learn more. Some of our favourite topics are history, mythology, film & TV, and space. We also have a monthly series all about D&D.
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Punch Out With Katie and Kerry

Kerry O'Shea Gorgone and Katie Robbert

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Katie Robbert and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone explore topics you care about. They don't ask the questions everyone else does. They get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff) to find out what really makes your favorite people tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry!
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Left Field

Left Field

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Your favourite sports-adjacent trashcast with your boys Wogan and Andrew Allen, masterfully navigating the biggest stories in Football and Not Football each week on Left Field. Inexpertly walking the line between journalistic integrity and irrational fandom, the boys debate the big questions from the Premier League, NBA, NFL, curling and any other weird sport you like. Critics call it 'online', 'downloadable' and 'a podcast'. Listen now, subscribe and tell your friends!
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Basic Folk

The Bluegrass Situation

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Fungie was a bottleneck dolphin who lived in Dingle Harbour for nearly 40 years and took Ireland by solar flare with his gregarious habit of coming right up to boats to say hello! Fungie brought a lot of tourism and business to Dingle and even folk who went to him for his supposed healing powers, until he vanished in 2020. So while we was down ther…
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Brinsley takes us through whimsical, wild, weird stories and happenings around our island of Ireland. Thanks a million, Brinsley - it was an absolute pleasure to talk to you! Highly recommend Brinsley's book which you can find here linktr.ee/weirdireland or celebrate and support McNamara's work here buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland Míle buíochas, a ch…
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Desperately running out of different ways to mark Pride Month, this year we decided to throw caution to the wind and do a two-part series on Illicit Gay Sex. We sent our intrepid reporter Glen deep into Dublin's gay underground to speak to the most sordid, depraved individuals he could find, asking the questions you've been far too scared to ask. F…
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The episode delves into the profound significance of the unicorn as Scotland's national animal, a symbol imbued with layers of meaning that extend beyond mere fantasy. We explore how this mythical creature, once regarded as a representation of purity and untamed spirit, became intertwined with the Scottish identity, particularly during tumultuous h…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 20…
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"The last pages haven't been written yet!" Rob and Alan delve deep into the hidden treasures and half-baked mystery boxes of enterprising young man J.J. Abrams' oft-forgotten beam down into Metropolis with this deep dive into the unmade Superman film project SUPERMAN: FLYBY! We explore our own histories with Abrams' often celebrated but often contr…
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(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…
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The 2025 Federal Election was one of the most dynamic and issue-filled elections to have occurred since the 1980s. Threats to Canadian sovereignty, an unpredictable US president, issues over Canadian defence, a glaringly vulnerable economy, a global order that seems to be more and more unstable coupled with a brand new Prime Minister attempting to …
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In this episode of Heroes and Villains Unmasked, we dig deep—roots and all—into the story of Poison Ivy, Gotham’s most seductive eco-terrorist and misunderstood antihero. From her origin as Dr. Pamela Isley to her transformation into a vengeful guardian of the Green, we explore how a brilliant botanist became one of the most complex figures in the …
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On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest! You'll hear how Jeremy Gate Crashed a Muslim wedding...Adrian's very special good news...Jeremy brings his youngest into the studio and much more besides! It's totally unscripted and unedited!!!…
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IX Fall$ is a breakcore/atmospheric drum and bass producer from Dundalk who I've been listening to for years now so it was really cool to meet him and chat about music, his inspirations, the underground scene he is a part of and such. Listen to IX Fall$: https://open.spotify.com/track/5cy8Ra0V23WVJB1aLd39IM?si=pYCsdo5MRASytV_PqL_izw Follow IX Fall$…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…
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Not every sequel sticks the landing, and Iron Flame has sparked some strong reactions. In this episode, we take a critical look at Rebecca Yarros’ highly anticipated follow-up to Fourth Wing. If you loved Fourth Wing but felt let down by Iron Flame, you’re not alone. Tune in now for an honest review and discussion on whether this sequel soared or s…
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In 2008, after a disastrous start to the decade, the American Ryder Cup system faced a big problem: How do we start winning again? This series documents how they recovered from their lowest point to become a force again and start winning. In part one, we dive deep into the nightmare: The awful stretch from 2002 to 2006 that saw the U.S. at its abso…
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🔥 Heroes and Villains Unmasked: Wonder Woman – The Ultimate Warrior 👑 Alright, legends, let’s talk Wonder Woman—the Amazonian powerhouse who’s been punching through gods, breaking barriers, and proving that truth is the strongest weapon since day one. She’s faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than Hercules, and can lasso the truth right out of …
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On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy (and Katie) talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest! You'll hear Katie talk about her fear of flying...Adrian's love for the toilets in Japan...Jeremy claiming he's DJ'ing in Ibiza this summer (NOT!!!!) and much more ramblings!!!…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…
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A superhero for the 90s! Welcome to the first ever episode of "Superboy: A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s" where Rob takes a look at two episodes of the forgotten 'Superboy' show - one from the first two seasons (when the show was called 'Superboy: The Series' and set in Shuster University) and another from the later, more polished seasons (when the s…
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Siobhan O'Reilly from Limerick goes by Siobhsknits online has been knitting waves with her iconic handmade designs depicting transport routes of Ireland and Irish pop culture so we chatted about it in Crew in Limerick City Follow Siobhan: instagram.com/siobhsknits tiktok.com/@siobhsknits siobhsknits.com If you want to support this podcast you can b…
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On this episode we heard from the Mother of a child in St. James' Primary School in Dublin 8. She said he daughter is distraught after her friend (and her family) were deported from Ireland to Nigeria without ever getting to say goodbye. We debated the cruelty of deporting kids who are already embedded in the Irish education system.…
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The Trans-Canada highway is such a part of the everyday Canadian experience that we often take this lengthy route for granted. Across this country many Canadians drive on it every single day, most without realizing that they are on one the most important infrastructure projects in Canadian history. But this highway is so much more than just a simpl…
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🔥 Heroes and Villains Unmasked: Episode 1: Daredevil 🦸 Alright, y'all, buckle up, because in our very first episode of Heroes and Villains Unmasked, we’re throwing down with Daredevil, the man who fights crime with fists, faith, and a radar sense sharper than your Wi-Fi signal. By day, Matt Murdock is a top-tier lawyer with the kind of moral compas…
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Today on the show we heard from a man who is disgusted and outraged after finding out that his dead brothers wife (who has 2 kids with his brother) is seeing someone else.... only 4 months after his death!!! He says it is disrespectful and completely wrong to move on so soon... We asked if he is right to feel this way.... the on air debate that fol…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, …
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Socialists in the 1920s were part of a global, interconnected network of hope and solidarity. For a brief period, the locus of this transnational movement was the Hotel Lux in Moscow, where international communists — including Irish men and women — lived, hung out, and fell in love. To really capture the hopes and desires of these disparate friends…
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