show episodes
 
(Formerly The Marketplace of Ideas.) A world-traveling interview show where Colin Marshall sits down for in-depth conversations with cultural creators, internationalists, and observers of the urban scene about the work they do and the world cities they do it in, from Los Angeles to Osaka to Mexico City to London to Seoul and beyond.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Medieval Irish History Podcast

The Medieval Irish History Podcast

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. [email protected] X (Twitter): @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, Taighde Éireann (formerly SFI/IRC). Views expressed are speakers' ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Oral Histories — Crafty Sew & Sows

Red2Green, Charity, Cambridgshire

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
These oral histories were produced as part of the Crafty Sew and Sows Project in Cambridgeshire. Led by the charity Red2Green, funded by the HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND and delivered in partnership with Swaffham Primary School and Bottisham Village College. Michael Snodgrass from Red2Green managed the Crafty Sew & Sows project. Kulwant Dhaliwal of Hi8us Midlands collaborated with project participants to produce the oral histories with support from staff at each of the partner organisations.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Settlers of Seoul

Settlers of Seoul Podcast

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Over a million and a half non-Koreans call South Korea home. This number grows every year as the country continues to internationalize through travel, investment, finance, IT, culture, technology, and other sectors. At the center of it all lies Seoul, among the largest metro areas in the world. This podcast is a showcase of the diversity of the city and the surrounding areas. Visit our website for a complete list of shows, show notes, transcripts, and more at http://www.settlersofseoul.com C ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Behind the Vinyl Podcast

Stingray Podcast Network

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Behind the Vinyl: The Podcast. Where musicians sit down to share the stories about their songs. Listen as they drop the needle and reminisce about anything and everything that comes to mind as it plays.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Capehart

The Washington Post

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Capehart" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions, with conversations adapted from Washington Post Live events.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
This week we are delighted to talk to the always enlightening Dr Christian Schweizer about his Research Ireland funded research on Dicuil, an Irish scholar who was prominent in the Carolingian Court in Aachen in the early 9th century. Dicuil wrote many fascinating texts covering a variety of disciplines including geography, astronomy and computisti…
  continue reading
 
Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode! This week Dr Janel Fontaine (Treasure Trove Officer, National Museums Scotland) talks us through some of the evidence for slavery in medieval Ireland. From the accounts of St Patrick in the 5th century to Gerald of Wales in the 12th century she explains how slavery was built into the social and …
  continue reading
 
It's time for our annual discussion of the man responsible for our national holiday in Ireland, Fáilte Ireland's global greening campaign and J. D. Vance wearing shamrock socks in the White House! Dr Elizabeth Dawson (Carlow College) is the perfect expert guide through over 14 centuries of stories celebrating St Patrick. She explains how Patrick be…
  continue reading
 
Due to popular demand our podcast producer Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva has finally come on to the other side of the mic as one of our expert guests! We chat ‘soft power’, definitions of patronage, Agnes Ní Máelsechlainn ‘An Caillech Mór’ (d.1196), St Mary’s Arrouaisian monastery, Clonard, & reflections on the study of medieval Irish history. Tia…
  continue reading
 
"I have no claim to anything here save through her". These are the reputed words of one of the most famous knights in English history, William Marshal, describing his wife Isabel, daughter of Aoife and Strongbow. In honour of St Valentine's Day Dr John Marshall (Lancaster University) gives us the full story of Isabel de Clare — a fascinating noblew…
  continue reading
 
As a follow up to our episode on the English Conquest with Dr Colin Veach (University of Hull) we examine the bias inherent in the contemporary sources, including the famous Laudabiliter papal bull, the works of Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis/Gerald de Barri) , and the 'Song of Dermot and the Earl'. We also discuss how historians can best app…
  continue reading
 
Happy St Brigit's weekend! (For links to Brigit content see below). Instead of Brigit we were eager to release an episode we recorded just before Christmas with the brilliant Dr Colin Veach, from the University of Hull, on the English colonisation of Ireland, which may be known to some of you as the Anglo-Norman Invasion. Today’s episode mostly foc…
  continue reading
 
In this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Niamh Wycherley interviews Mairéad Finnegan, a PhD researcher in Maynooth University, about dress, clothing and fashion in late medieval Ireland (12th to 16th centuries). Mairéad brilliantly paints a vivid picture of how a medieval Irish person would express their ethnic identity, status, gender or community through their clothes a…
  continue reading
 
Happy New Year! To soothe fragile minds after the Christmas break we are easing you in to 2025 with St Columbanus part 2 — a further, more relaxed, reflection, on the career and legacy of Irish monastic founder Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara. Do listen to our previous episode from November 22nd first if you get the chance. In this episode, we …
  continue reading
 
Host Stu Jeffries takes you behind the scenes with The Kings as guitarist Mister Zero and lead singer David Diamond reveal how they combined two songs into the iconic "This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide". Enjoy a laugh with Jann Arden and her hit "Could I Be Your Girl", and discover the enduring success of Honeymoon Suite with "New Girl Now". Div…
  continue reading
 
David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee and the former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the IRC’s new emergency watchlist report about the countries at greatest humanitarian risk and the role of the internal community in tackling these crises.…
  continue reading
 
Join host Stu Jeffries as he delves into the stories behind some of Canada's most iconic tracks. This episode kicks off with Teenage Head's punk anthem "Let's Shake," featuring insights from bass guitarist Steve Marshall. Then, get ready to be inspired as Sass Jordan shares the creation story of her powerhouse hit "Make You a Believer." Finally, Iv…
  continue reading
 
Happy Christmas everyone! In today's episode, Professor Liam Breatnach (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies), one of Ireland's leading experts on the Old/Middle Irish language, medieval Irish law (so-called Brehon Law), poets and the Irish language, explains what the law tracts can tell us about medieval Irish society, the intellectual networks a…
  continue reading
 
This episode features Canadian rapper Snow sharing the life-changing event that inspired his chart-topping hit "Informer." Plus, hear from Platinum Blonde's Mark Holmes discussing "Somebody Somewhere" and Barney Bentall shedding light on "Something To Live For." Tune in for a mix of nostalgia and discovery, and let the music play on!See omnystudio.…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we start with Bif Naked as she shares insights into her iconic hit "Spaceman," revealing the inspiration and journey behind the track. Next, we have Gord Deppe from the Spoons, who takes us back to the release of "Nova Heart" and the band's initial reactions to its success. Finally, we feature former Barenaked Ladies member Steven …
  continue reading
 
Today, Dr Sharon Greene tells us how archaeologists explore how people lived in the past, what they believed and so on through the material remains they left behind. This can sometimes confirm or deny what the written records tell us – but most often it adds another layer to our understanding medieval Ireland. We chat about disciplinary challenges,…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Behind The Vinyl, we kick things off with Gowan, who shares a daring tale from the making of the "Moonlight Desires" video—something you definitely wouldn't get away with today! We then turn the spotlight on Amanda Marshall, who recently made a triumphant return to the music scene. She stops by to discuss her hit "Dark Horse," sh…
  continue reading
 
Join us on a musical journey as we drop the needle on some iconic vinyl hits and uncover the stories behind them. In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Myles Goodwyn of April Wine, who shares the inspiration behind "Rock and Roll is a Vicious Game". We'll also hear from Candi of Candi and the Backbeat about her hit "Under a Latin Moon," and d…
  continue reading
 
Happy anniversary to St Columbanus, famous as a monastic founder, and a symbol of a united Europe, who is remembered as having died on Nov 23rd in the year 615! (Happy birthday also to Dr O'Hara's wife! More info in episode). Columbanus aficionado Dr Alexander O'Hara brings us through Columbanus' auspicious beginnings as a handsome aristocrat in Le…
  continue reading
 
Join us as we drop the needle on some of their biggest hits and uncover the tales behind them. We were honored to have Alan Longmuir in our studio before his passing, sharing memories from his time with The Bay City Rollers. Get ready to hear how the iconic 'Saturday Night' came to life, complete with Alan's charming Scottish accent. We also featur…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Behind The Vinyl: The Podcast, host Stu Jeffries takes you on a nostalgic journey with iconic artists. Featuring Ra McGuire of Trooper "We're Here For A Good Time" and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, and their song "Try". The spotlight then turns to Tiffany, who shares the story of her rise to fame at age 14 with the hit remake of "I Th…
  continue reading
 
In a special edition of First Look, the Post's Jonathan Capehart speaks with national political reporter Michael Scherer about Donald Trump's historic comeback to reclaim the White House. Next, Post opinions columnists, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson discuss what a second Trump term could look like and the new power structure on Capitol Hill.Con…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Chantal Kobel (Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University) to chat all about medieval Irish manuscripts (literally documents written by hand) and the various specialists skills and tools needed to read these precious historical sources. From palaeography (the study of old handwriting and writing systems) to …
  continue reading
 
This episode features Canadian legend Randy Bachman revealing the unexpected twists that led to the creation of "American Woman." Plus, hear Andy Kim share a secret about "Be My Baby" and feel the energy of Sass Jordan's "Tell Somebody." Dive into the vinyl grooves and discover the tales behind the tunes. Don't miss out!See omnystudio.com/listener …
  continue reading
 
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart to discuss his role in defending the Democratic majority in the Senate, the Senate electoral map, the battleground state of Michigan and the stakes for the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.By The Washington Post
  continue reading
 
Actor André Holland best known for his standout performance in the Academy Award-winning movie “Moonlight" joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss his new father-son drama “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” his upbringing in Alabama and his roles portraying historical Black figures on screen.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
This week we chat to Anthony Candon about one of the greatest men in Irish history — Muirchertach Ua Briain (c.1050–1119), king of Munster, arguably king of all Ireland, and great-grandson of Brian Bóru. Tony tells us all about Muirchertach's reputation as a great military leader, his influence on the Irish Church, his international status outside …
  continue reading
 
Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss his latest book, “War,” about the three concurrent conflicts seizing the world’s attention: the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the ongoing political battles in America.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to the second season of The Medieval Irish History Podcast! We are very excited to be back with you all! Today, in our very first episode of the new season, we are back with Dr Elizabeth Boyle to talk little bit about Early Irish Literature. You have probably heard about some key figures of medieval Irish literature, such as Cú Chulain…
  continue reading
 
Global communications strategist and author of the new book “7 Rules of Self-Reliance,” Maha Abouelenein joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart to discuss practical advice on how individuals can harness their inner potential, her learnings from her three-decade entrepreneurial career about mastering self-reliance and seizing opportunity in today’s worl…
  continue reading
 
Environmental photographer, filmmaker and explorer James Balog and CNN anchor and chief climate correspondent Bill Weir join The Post's Jonathan Capehart from Washington Post Live's "This is Climate Summit" in New York City to discuss their work documenting the impact of a warming world on Antarctica’s glaciers and the positive stories they’ve seen…
  continue reading
 
Former U.S. Secretary of State and Inaugural U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from Washington Post Live's "This is Climate Summit" in New York City to discuss the climate talks between China and the United States, the role of global cooperation to meet the generational challenge of protecting…
  continue reading
 
ICYMI! In order to celebrate the anniversary of Adomnán on the 23rd of September, we are re-uploading the episode discussing saint Adomnán, one of the successors of Columba and writer of the Vita Columbae, with Prof. Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow). In this episode we focus on his primary monastic foundation, Iona, and his succe…
  continue reading
 
Washington Post Well+Being Editor Tara Parker Pope and professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Robert Klitzman join The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about how the impacts of cognitive decline in senior citizens, ways to keep your brain active and stimulated as you get older and reducing the stigma surrounding aging.Conversatio…
  continue reading
 
This episode is excerpted from RTÉ Radio One's The History Show with Myles Dungan September 8th, 2024: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22430394/ Thanks a million to Myles, producer Lorcan & the whole team for having Dr Niamh Wycherley on to talk about St Brigid’s legacy, medieval Irish history, women in medieval Ireland, how medieval historia…
  continue reading
 
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign strategy, the prospects for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives and why he feels Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign "surpasses" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign run.Conversation …
  continue reading
 
In case you missed it! Inspired by the summer sun and tourist queues at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublinia, the Viking Splash Tour and the National Museum of Ireland (Kildare Street) etc, we bring you a REPEAT of our episode from May 24th dedicated to the man (partly) responsible for it all. In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews Prof Alex Wo…
  continue reading
 
On the heels of the historic prisoner swap that led to the release of detained journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, we revisit a conversation from Post Live's World Press Freedom Day May 3 event. Jonathan Capehart speaks with Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg, RSF USA executive director Clayton Weimers and Radio Free …
  continue reading
 
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the response from the international community.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
As she sets the stage for her presidential campaign in the upcoming 2024 election, we revisit this conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris from 2019 as she sat down with Jonathan Capehart to discuss her memoir, upbringing and career in front of a live audience on the campus of George Washington University. Conversation recorded on Jan. 9, 20…
  continue reading
 
In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…
  continue reading
 
! Apologies for the poor sound quality! Unfortunately, this was recorded online, but we promise to fix this problem for Season 2 which should begin at the end of September. In the last episode of the season, Dr. Niamh Wycherley interviews Anne Connon on queens and queenship in medieval Ireland, a subject that has underpinned many episodes this seas…
  continue reading
 
Retired judge David Tatel joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about his new memoir, his rise to becoming a judge on the influential D.C. circuit, coming to terms with his blindness and his growing concern about the direction of the Supreme Court.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
In a special expanded edition of First Look, Post reporters and columnists discuss the debate in the Democratic party over Biden's candidacy, the upcoming Republican National Convention and the stakes for American democracy in the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.…
  continue reading
 
In our penultimate episode of season 1 we were incredibly lucky to get Prof. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh (Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies, Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge) out to the recording studio in Maynooth University. We chatted all about Gormlaith (died 948), an aristocratic woman, queen, reputed poet, an…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide

Listen to this show while you explore
Play