Gript Media Podcasts

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" movie and whether he bastardised a classic of the Western canon; why the Government is right to pursue inheritance tax cuts; and the role that degenerate online content plays in the warping of minds like Lorcan Murphy's.

With the treasonous Jason shamefully AWOL this week, Ben is left to heroically fend for himself with last minute help from Fatima on The Long Game podcast. On the agenda: the murder of Jamey Carney; whether "men" in general are to blame; and youth offenders terrorising society.

In a wide-ranging conversation this week, Ben and Jason cover the case of Riad Bouchaker, the Minister for Housing's belief that he has no say over the demand side of the housing crisis and two movies that have generated a lot of conversation recently: Citizen Vigilante and Obsession.

Scorching scenes in Europe provoked terror across the continent, or so the media would have it, leaving Jason and Ben longing for a return to common sense. Also this week, is Pride running out of steam? And are the fuel protests set to make a reappearance?

Much to Ben and Jason's surprise (not), the Dáil backed a Sinn Féin bill last week to get rid of the three-day abortion waiting period. They discuss the "betrayal" of voters who were reassured by that promise, as well as poor weeks press-wise for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the reaction to last week's scenes in Belfast, and react themselves to news of a long-awaited peace deal between the US and Iran. Finally, the lads turn to a topic close to Ben's heart in particular: the World Cup.

 This week Laura spoke to Laoise de Brún BL. She explains her organisation the Countess and the Women's Coalition on Immigration. Laoise explains how we are asked to suspend our innate knowledge of life when it comes to transgenderism and immigration. We talk about the cancellation of Irish lecturer Dr Michael Foran at Oxford University and the state of maternity care in Ireland. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, the lad's discuss Ben's viral exchange with Norma Foley, the politicisation of the Irish school system, the Government's plan to scrap the Triple Lock, and more.

On this week's podcast, Laura spoke to commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn. David explains how the national curriculum is trying to make your 4 year old into a 'global citizen', how the history curriculum is left-wing indoctrination that views nationalism as an extreme political movement, the Pope's challenge to AI and the problem of falling global birth rates. David also explains how he wants people to have more sex. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the outrageous murder of Henry Nowak in the UK; liberals' inability to condemn Bonnie Blue's depravity; and new Iona Institute findings that a quarter of Gen Z is set to be childless.

In this week's podcast, Laura talks to Councillor Linda de Courcy. We discuss Independent Ireland's loss in the Galway by-election, is it hard to break the status quo with the PR system, race-baiting by the left, victims that count and victims that do not, mixed-sex bathrooms, the EU Migration pact, and Laura's fury over the Deposit Return scheme. Finally, the councillor explains why orange juice is toxic. 

The dust settles on the by-elections and Jason and Ben sift through all of it. They discuss the critical theories behind the coverage of the deaths of Yves Sakila and Alexander Coughlan, before Ben shares his thoughts on the ending of The Boys.

Ben and Jason discuss the imminent by-elections in Dublin and Galway and offer their predictions, as well as the week in controversial comments from current and former Fianna Fáil taoisigh.

This week on the podcast, Laura talks to Dr Stella O'Malley who, unlike the Taoiseach, is an expert on transgender matters. Dr O'Malley describes transgender policies as an 'ongoing medical scandal of gargantuan proportions.' We discuss why the Taoiseach may come to regret his comments stating that he believes in the existence of transgender children, who funds the NGOs pushing this agenda, the dangers of mixed-sex toilets, how to think about antidepressants, and the mental load.

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss Reform UK's decimation of Labour and the Tories in the UK and what it means for Ireland; the ongoing Irish by-elections; the outbreak of hantavirus, and more.

Laura talks to Peadar Tóibín about Aontú's growing support, possible coalitions, immigration and work visas, and the three day wait for an abortion.

Ben and Jason consider Ireland's impending nuclear debate, the upcoming by-elections in Dublin and Galway, and the cancellation of a controversial surrogacy event following substantial criticism.

Laura talks to Elaine Mullally about women in politics, setting up Independent Ireland, Leo Varadkar as a free speech martyr, and flying in for social welfare payments.

Jason and Ben comment on the slow-but-steady death spiral of FFG which the latest polling indicates is continuing, as well as on the Government's modular housing plans and the reputational blow the Southern Poverty Law Center has taken in the last week.

This week Laura talks to Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar's attack on rural Ireland.

Micheál Martin's dodgy Muhammad Ali impression and his enduring grip on Fianna Fáil; Leo Varadkar's take on the rural-urban divide; and whether the State media regulator is currently engaged in policing speech. All on this week's Long Game podcast.

In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport

The fuel protests have wound down, a minister's not happy with the media's lack of support for Government and a battle for the ages: Donald Trump vs Pope Leo XIV. All discussed on this week's episode of The Long Game Podcast.

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss the ongoing fuel protests disrupting traffic across Ireland, Donald Trump's Iran war ceasefire, and how the Christian messages of the Artemis II astronauts are making atheists on Reddit go berserk.

Jason is joined this week by Fatima, who comes bearing stories from the courts. They also discuss the state of Ireland's Covid-19 'evaluation' and the quality and quantity of biblical dramas on streaming services in 2026.

This week Laura recounts how a momentary blip cost her an entire online identity, Nick walks us through the coming fuel price crisis for the economy, the hosts debate the Meath house demolition, and they ask: Is linking migration to crime "fringe"?

Freshly returned from his time Stateside, Ben joins Jason to talk banned TikTok videos and EU content policing, Iran war energy woes and the wild reaction to Ryan Casey's political opinions.

This week, Sarah tells listeners all about her big White House trip; what it was like in the room with Donald Trump, and how the Taoiseach did. Also: A bulldozed house in Meath; Fringe migrant crime ladies; and Ireland's forbidden oil wealth

The growing tendency to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of national and cultural celebrations irks Jason and Maria this week. The deepening oil crisis and Maria's experience of the recent Women's Coalition on Immigration event make up the rest of the show.

This week John faces a personal crisis: An empty home heating oil tank as prices have risen 65%. Also: The man here for two years illegally now accused of serious crimes; The UCD rape case; Drag Queens at the Zoo, and Emiratis in Shannon.

This week, Laura grills Aontu leader Peadar Toibin on the party's position on cutting carbon and fuel taxes, the cost of living, neutrality, and how best to protect our children online.

Ben and Jason discuss Barbie Kardashian's new digs and Dublin Zoo's Mother's Day marketing, as well as the Government's commitment to the Cost of Living crisis.

John and Sarah discuss a great week for Irish politicians, as a new war in the Middle East stopped them from having to do any Irish politics. Also: Fuel taxes, Burkes in Jail, Stephen Kerr arrested, and a quiet start for Catherine Connolly:

Laura and Nick sit down this week to discuss the UK by-election, and the growing radicalism of the UK and Irish Greens. Also: Another deep dive by Nick into the companies making bank on IPAS accomodation; Laura stands up for old Trees; and housing policy gets more confused.

Jason and special guest Maria Maynes discuss the spiralling situation in the Middle East, the sectarian trend in UK politics and the shocking abortion story receiving no coverage from the Irish media.

This week John and Sarah ask: When do the state apologies for historic abuse end? Why is Ireland welcoming NATO into Irish waters? Has Aontú had a bad week? Should we all be Petro-Masculinists? And is Fionnán Sheahan a monster for wearing ashes on his forehead?

Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in big cat?

Should we want our young boys to be gay so they don't harm women? The Irish Times says yes, Sarah says no. Also in the podcast this week: Macron's fertility drive, Culleton's PR disaster, Ireland's tax crisis, and Mary Lou's White House snub:

With Laura on a deserved break, NICK DELEHANTY is joined this week by Independent Councillor Michael Fleming. They discuss housing, why small business gets a raw deal, the challenges for independent candidates, and why the Irish right struggles to unite: 

The security concerns surrounding the Ireland/Israel Nations League fixture, Minister Helen McEntee's Defence Forces diversity drive and LENT are all up for discussion on this week's episode of the Long Game podcast.

John and Sarah dive into the Seamus Culleton case and if Ireland looks hypocritical on immigration; discuss the Dublin Central by-election; the media's warped coverage of a Canadian school shooting; and whether Nigel Farage is right on working from home.

With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem:

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason analyse some of Ben's recent encounters with Government ministers and their disappointing (non-) answers.

John and Sarah delve into the big stories of the week, including: A big win for Enoch Burke? Are conspiracists vindicated over Epstein? Is "stolen land" real? And should politicians go to jail for telling lies?

Ben and Jason bemoan the weather and the Government response to it, before turning to problems of entirely human origin: the State's funding of, apparently, everything, the Deposit Return Scheme's disastrous effect on Dublin and the omnipresence of gambling.

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

This week, Ben and Jason discuss Helen McEntee's great love of Europe, a Fianna Fáil TD's suggestion that the State should steer clear of "anti-Government" CEOs for State contracts, and the political leanings of modern movies.

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the tech illiteracy of the people regulating the Irish digital space, Trump's impending seizure of Greenland and the growing threat of a US-EU trade war, and the re-arrest of Enoch Burke.

Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.