Podcasts about Belfast

With The Open championship taking place on County Antrim's north coast, David Maxwell gets some top tips on grass keeping from those who prepared the Royal Portrush course for the world's top golfers. With Ash dieback now present across the country, a question from a caller prompts the team to look at the latest research suggesting there may be some hope for our Ash trees. Kathryn Gaw reveals the hidden bounty of a forest within Belfast's city limits when she takes David foraging. As well as discovering that nettles have a gender, there's a surprising garden use for brambles. Adam Frost reveals his favourite shrub for July and Mary Doris joins David in studio to answer questions. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

John Patrick Higgins is a writer, illustrator, and filmmaker. His short fiction has appeared in The Black Dreams, The BHF Book of Horror Stories, Fears: An Anthology of Psychological Terror, and Weird Horror. He is working on a short story collection titled No Light in the Trees. He is the author of Fine, a tragicomic novel published by Sagging Meniscus Press in November 2024, and Teeth: An Oral History, a memoir released in April 2024. His latest book, Spine (June 2025), is a semi-sequel to Teeth, continuing his attempt to catalogue each of his failing body parts in real time. He lives in Belfast, goes for long walks in the rain, and sings in the post-rock band Ebbing House. Check out his website: https://www.johnpatrickhiggins.com/

Tales in making a sporting soldier...Blair Mayne floored his own boxing coach at Queen's University in Belfast, shot a springbok on the 1938 British & Irish Lions tour, and later stood sharp as a solicitor. The life of this Newtownards war hero was built for the big screen, but did they get it right? Soft-spoken leader of men, or natural born hell raiser? We find out about the Real Blair 'Paddy' Mayne.Featuring contributions from David McCallion, Peter Forbes, Fiona Ferguson, Damien Lewis, Peta Jane Chapman, Ciaran Donaghy, Gavin Mortimer and Steve Knight. Thanks to Gordon Stevens and the Imperial War Museum.

This is an excerpt from a patrons-only episode. To hear the full thing, and dozens more, visit Patreon.com/LoveMessagePod and become a patron from £3 a month.In this patrons episode we wanted to spend some time talking about the band on everyone's lips: Kneecap. The Belfast three-piece have been in the headlines of all the papers in recent weeks for their vocal support of Palestine, trouble with the law, and Transatlantic festival shutdowns. Tim and Jeremy provide a healthy dollop of context to the group, including a potted history of Irish independence, the post-Good Friday Northern Irish settlement, working class culture and the changing status of the Irish language at home and abroad. In addition to this they discuss rave rap, drug humour, Welsh, McCarthyism, Kneecap's eponymous 2024 film, their Glastonbury appearance, the BBC, and the British state response to their music and performances. Jeremy is going to follow up this show with a supplementary episode on some of the musical antecedents to what Kneecap are up to, so hold tight for that in the coming few weeks.Tracklist: Kneecap - C.E.A.R.T.AKneecap - Amach Anocht Kneecap x DYRT - Mam Kneecap - Parful Kneecap - Guilty Conscience Kneecap ft Money - The Recap

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the fallout from Shelbourne's win over Linfield in their Champions League clash plus build-up to tonight's European action.Sean Gannon wants to represent the league on the international stage.David Healy rues the fine margins.Stephen Kenny wants Pats to attack from the start.Rovers to keep a keen eye on Belfast clash.Newcastle get done by Liverpool in the race for Ekitike.And are Manchester United about to solve their striker crisis by signing... Nicolas Jackson?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea were joined by Nathan Murphy to run through all the morning's sports news on Off The Ball Breakfast. First point of business this morning was the Lions team named to take on Australia this weekend in the first test of the series. Andy Farrell didn't make too many surprising decisions with his starting XV and bench, but the selection of Marcus Smith left Ger... perplexed. After that, Nathan Murphy joined us from Belfast where he was watching Shelbourne overcome Linfield in their first Champions League qualifier last night. And the lads queried why this game was not available for Irish football fans to watch last night! Finally, as the Open Championship got underway in Portrush this morning, Nathan brought us all the latest news before he made his way over to the course to cover the event this weekend. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Arsonists have destroyed 17 mobile phone masts in the greater Belfast area in the last two years. Most incidents happened in the west of the city, with west Belfast Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey saying the attacks are “fuelled by inaccuracies and misconceptions”. At the end of last month, attacks appeared to spread beyond west Belfast as another mast was set alight on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey. Why are the masts being attacked and who is behind them? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Visuals Editor Kevin Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmela from the Belfast office chats with Michael Roche who tells of his journey to Alpha and how he now helps others to become disciples. L'articolo Chatechesis – Carmela – Michael Roche – Alpha as tool to renew the Church proviene da Radio Maria.

The biggest day in the domestic calendar takes place this weekend at Dubarry Park in Athlone, with a championship triple header: The Harp Bowl between the Louth Mavericks and Westmeath Minotaurs, the Shamrock Bowl between UCD and the Belfast Trojans - and the first ever time the Claddagh Bowl will take centre stage on the big day.Michael speaks with UCD HC Darragh Farrell and Belfast Trojans HC Phil Gunning ahead of the weekend.You can get tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/american-football-ireland-championship-tripleheader-tickets-BRCKY7?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLYoMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6qyygjvKIPo_drMI7kVxX7tw_zuhJdxNYC-C_Fe0vJncX0ZzgWR6VysNigY_aem_RGTWMBcC13FlEj447KiSZAYour ticket includes a free gameday program while supplies last. The event also features cheerleaders, aviation aerial acrobatics, raffle prizes, great food and drink on location from the Bounty Bar, and three games of championship American football.

An episode from Liberty Behind Bars Ministry, a ministry serving the incarcerated across America located in Belfast, New York.The Scriptures : We believe that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2nd Timothy 3:16 by which we understand that the whole Bible “came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2nd Peter 1:21.  The Scriptures, originally recorded by Spirit led men, have been faithfully translated and preserved in our English Language.  We believe the Authorized Version (A.V. 1611) is infallible and selfless: our final authority for all matters of faith and practice. Christ's Advent: We believe that the eternal Son of God came into this world that He might manifest God to men, fulfill prophecy, and become the Redeemer of a lost world. He was born of a virgin, conceived by the Holy Ghost, received a human body, and a sinless nature.Salvation: We believe that, owing to death through sin, no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless born again. This redemption has been accomplished solely by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, who was made to be sin, dying in our stead, and that He was bodily and physically raised from the dead for our justification. We believe that the new birth of the believer is an act of the Holy Ghost and comes only through individual faith in Christ.The Church: We believe that God has ordained that through the local church the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to be spread and that it is the duty of everyone who is born again to seek out a local fellowship for the furtherance of the Gospel and his own edification. I spent half of my life in and out of jails, prisons, rehabs, and other facilities.  Unfortunately, the programs that were offered did not help me to become a productive member of society, it just made me a better inmate.  Whatchanged me, was a new life in Jesus Christ and reading/studying a King James Bible.Many prisons, jails, and other institutions have heard from many of their inmates that they are changed due to religion. However, most are seen back within the next year or two. As God gave Moses a burden for the Children of Israel, so God gave me a burden for those in jails and prisons. Churches send missionaries to foreign countries, in support, hopes and prayers, they can win the nationals to Jesus, train them and then send the nationals back to their own people. This is what Jesus has done for me. He saved me out of this life of crimes and addiction, and now sends me back to my people who are in jails/prisons, to win them to Christ and send them back to their own peopleThis is where Liberty Behind Bars Ministry steps in.  Not only do we minister to those behind the jail walls we help them transition into society; differently than they did in the past.  The goal is to break the cycle of recidicism and help people have a changed life in Jesus Christ.  I have my Doctorate in Christian Biblical Counseling and use this knowledge to not only help those within the jail/prison walls, but also to support their family members.  You may also write to us at:Liberty Behind Bars MinistryP.O. Box 264Belfast, NY 14711 Have A Blessed Day, Life Behind Bars Ministry” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#DaleMorey #Churches #KingJamesBible #LibertyBehindBarsMinistry #PreachingPodcast

According to the latest data, the Titanic Museum in Belfast is near the top of the “Most boring places to visit” list. Kevin goes on a visit to find the truth behind a museum that has broken all recordsDo visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev

On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of Shelbourne's crucial Champions League clash with Linfield plus are Liverpool targeting two new strikers?Sean Gannon knows the job isn't done yet.Chris Shields fancies Linfield's chances.David Healy won't gung-ho from the get-go.O'Brien wants improvement from last week.Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez out mean that Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in?And which Argentinean star has signed for Atletico Madrid?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Alice Maher (@Maher. Alice) Alice Maher is a prominent Irish contemporary artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, mythology, and the body. Born in 1956 in County Tipperary, Maher studied at the University of Ulster, Belfast, and the San Francisco Art Institute. Her practice spans a wide range of media, including drawing, sculpture, photography, installation, and film. Maher is known for using unconventional materials such as hair, nettles, thorns, and animal organs, challenging traditional boundaries between nature and culture, the beautiful and the grotesque. Her art frequently references Irish folklore, literature, and feminist theory, creating deeply symbolic and often unsettling imagery. Works like The Axe (and the Waving Girl) and Mnemosyne reflect her interest in memory, transformation, and the female experience. In addition to her visual work, Maher has collaborated with writers, musicians, and performers, enriching her practice with interdisciplinary influences. She represented Ireland at the São Paulo Bienal in 1994 and has exhibited widely in major galleries, including the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Maher remains a vital figure in contemporary art, both in Ireland and internationally. To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.ukEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Michael Smyth, talking about his brilliant new solo project Silk!Also the guitarist/songwriter in Belfast shoegaze band Virgins, Michael leans into the heavier end of shoegaze spectrum than his main project.The primary focus of this episode will be Silk's latest single, 'but then, yes', which was released on June 26th.On 'but then, yes', Michael further expands his sound, as the song dovetails between almost impenetrable vast walls of fuzz, to shimmering dreamy passages building to a devastating crescendo. The track also features vocals from AJ Das of Dublin shoegazers, Picture Postcard. Lyrically the song delves into the evolution of connection between people over time, from plutonic to romantic and into something deeper, capturing the electricity as emotions experience that slow but seismic shift. Written, performed and recorded by Michael, when it came time to mix the song he turned to long time collaborator Jonny Woods (1980 Something Studios, Wynona Bleach) and Jon Moorehead of Moosetronix to master the track. The impetus for the project is described by Michael, “I constantly feel like I am rushing towards the inevitable infinite oblivion. Further exacerbated by the marking of years spent circling the sun. To that end, it's important that I fill the time remaining with joyous, creative acts. The sharing of ideas is an essential part of that, which brings us to Silk.” The single is released ahead of the first live dates for Silk, which will see members of Broncos, Ferals and Wynona Bleach take up position in the live band.Silk on LinktreeOld Crow Promotions on LinktreeHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley interviews Dr. S Jonathan Murphy—professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and new lead pastor at Stonebriar Community Church—about his remarkable upbringing and ministry journey. Dr. Murphy shares how he grew up immersed in a culturally Spanish world while rooted in a Northern Irish evangelical home. His early faith was shaped by the tight-knit church his father pastored and the missionary stories he heard as a child. By age seven, Jonathan had come to a personal faith in Christ, a decision that would shape his life's calling. After studying in Scotland, Dr. Murphy was unexpectedly led to Dallas Theological Seminary, where mentors like Dr. Howard Hendricks and Dr. Dwight Pentecost guided him toward pastoral ministry and eventually into academic training. He served faithfully as a local pastor in Northern Ireland before God called him back to Dallas to teach and eventually join the team at Stonebriar. Takeaways: Dr. S Jonathan Murphy grew up in a missionary household in Spain, learning faith through everyday family and church life. He transitioned from pastoring in Belfast to teaching and leading at Dallas Seminary, following God's unexpected direction. Chuck Swindoll personally mentored Dr. Murphy, preparing him over years to step into leadership at Stonebriar Community Church. Dr. Murphy believes discipleship should flow naturally from genuine community—not be limited to structured programs. Fidelity in ministry matters more than church size or reputation—quiet, steady faithfulness is the real success. The church should function as a spiritual family where people truly belong, support one another, and grow together. Links Mentioned: Authentic Influencer by Dr. S Jonathan Murphy  Dr. Murphy's website Pre-order The Story of God And Us by Dr. S Jonathan Murphy  Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

For this special episode I'm joined by Ciaran Shiels, human rights lawyer for the Madden & Finucane law firm. For almost 30 years, Ciaran he has  represented the majority of the Families and Wounded throughout the Saville Inquiry, the subsequent civil actions, and in all of the Judicial Review challenges related to the criminal investigations and prosecutions of those responsible for the shootings of 27 unarmed  young men and a woman on Bloody Sunday, as well as approximately 500 of the civilian witnesses who gave evidence at Saville. He has been immersed in the case against Soldier F, with all of its twists and turns, and is recognised as one of  leading legal authorities on the events of Bloody Sunday.This episode will be an extremely in-depth analysis of Bloody Sunday's events with a particular focus on the notorious “Soldier F” due to his upcoming trial in September, and that of his fellow British Paratroopers, none of whom are facing trial. Ciaran takes us through each of Soldier F's victims, as well as all those m*rdered in a day that would have long-lasting effects on Irish history.Ciaran talks about how Soldier F's account of his actions that day have changed over the years, how Soldier F lied about the innocent people he arrested on the day and the various attempts by the British establishment to avoid a putting Soldier F in court to face justice. This episode is 3 hours long and is obviously a very deep-dive into the entire case, myself and Ciaran wanted to create one video, available to everyone online, that goes through the existing evidence and testimony regarding Bloody Sunday with a degree of thoroughness previously unseen in a podcast/YouTube video. This episode is for those who wish to get into the weeds of the case and get a clear idea of what Solider F and his men did that day and why they, mostly, got away with it.This episode contains graphic description of violence and may be upsetting to some. 00:00 Why we can discuss the case and Soldier F's Anonymity Order 05:53 Ciaran Shiel's background 16:00 Soldier F & his unit 50:15 SOLDIER F ON BLOODY SUNDAY (SH*OTING STARTS)1:24:10 How many did Soldier F sh*ot and how his account of the day has changed? 2:07:47 Belfast incident involving anti-tank platoon 2:17:00 Was Soldier F ordered to sh*ot innocent people ?2:50:40 Predictions for trial 2:58:00 Tape of bugged calls from Victoria Barracks (Derry) on the day PLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast CONTACT THE SHOW: thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com

Today's guest  Andrew McCrea ran his marathon best of 2:44 at this year's scorching London marathon as part of the Puma Project3 group.We talk about his progression in the marathon from a debut of 4 hours to consistently breaking 3 and also what it was like to be treated like an elite by Puma as part of their Project3 group.He has paced the Belfast marathon twice and we talk about how the mindset and experience is slightly different when helping others.Andrew is also a qualified running coach and you can find out more about him and his business as ‘The Grow Running Coach' at his website and instagram:https://www.thegrowrunningcoach.com/https://www.instagram.com/andrew_mccrea/https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrunningcoach/My 'Master the marathon' course is now available at ⁠www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon⁠ (IG link in bio).

David McNair is the Executive Director of Global Policy for ONE Campaign. ONE Campaign is an international, non-partisan, non-profit organisation advocating for the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. In this episode, David shares how growing up in Belfast and later witnessing inequality in India has driven his fight against poverty, disease, and hunger. He discusses his work with ONE Campaign and reflects on the systemic reforms needed in international debt and financial systems to support sustainable growth and poverty reduction. He also emphasises the need for better data coordination and the importance of local-level innovation and transparency. Resources and links: ONE Campaign website ONE Campaign on Facebook ONE Campaign on X ONE Campaign on YouTube ONE Campaign on Bluesky David McNair on X David McNair on Bluesky David McNair on LinkedIn Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yrqdlvn3 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Police have decided not to remove a bonfire. Cinneadh déanta ag póilíní gan tine chnámh a bhaint ó chéile. Police in the North have decided not to help contractors dismantle a bonfire in south Belfast as requested by the City Council. Tá sé socraithe ag na póilíní sa Tuaisceart gan cabhrú le conraitheoirí tine chnámh i ndeisceart Bhéal Feirste a bhaint ó chéile mar a bhí iarrtha orthu ag an gComhairle Cathrach. In a statement, the police said they made the decision not to implement the City Council's request because they ultimately believe it is safe to do so, when all aspects of the situation are taken into account. I ráiteas, dúirt na póilíní go ndearna siad an cinneadh gan iarratas na Comhairle Cathrach a chur i ngníomh mar gur sábháilte sin ar deireadh, dar leo, nuair a chuirtear gach taobh den scéal san áireamh. The loyalists are with the bonfire on Meridi Street which will be lit tomorrow night as part of the annual Orange festival. Tá na dílseoirí leis an tine chnámh ar Shráid Meridi a lasadh oíche amárach mar chuid d'fhéile bhliantúil na nOráisteach. However, the bonfire has hit an electrical substation, which the Royal Victoria Hospital and Belfast City Hospital rely on, and there is also asbestos material on the site. Tá an tine chnámh buailte ar fhostáisiún leictreachais, áfach, a bhfuil Ospidéal an Royal Victoria agus Ospidéal Chathair Bhéal Feirste ag brath air, agus tá ábhar aispeiste ar an suíomh chomh maith. The loyalists say they have covered the substation with a large sheet of steel and that they have spread thick tarpaulin over the area where the asbestos is. Deir na dílseoirí go bhfuil an fostáisiún folaithe acu le leathán mór cruach agus go bhfuil taról tiubh leata anuas acu ar an áit a bhfuil an aispeist. It is not clear, however, that either of these two things is sufficient as protection against the heat of the fire. Ní léir, ámh, gur leor ceachtar den dá rud sin mar chosaint ar theas na tine. Earlier, police said it was a serious matter and indicated that they were in discussions with local community groups, politicians and various agencies in the hope of resolving the dispute. Níos túisce, dúirt na póilíní gur scéal tromchúiseach a bhí ann agus thug siad le fios go raibh siad i mbun comhráite le grúpaí pobail áitiúla, le polaiteoirí agus le gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla le súil réiteach a fháil ar an aighneas. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor, reports on safety concerns over asbestos at the site of a controversial loyalist bonfire in south Belfast - which is due to be lit tonight.

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist

Madrai deliver a high-energy hit of lush pop-rock, blending sharp hooks, rich vocal harmonies, and sweeping arrangements that punch hard and linger longer. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the four-piece have carved a space of their own, echoing the emotional pull of Mk.Gee and John Mayer, the raw groove of Bricknasty, and the arena-ready fire of Kings of Leon and Inhaler. Their debut single “Leaving on My Own” (produced by Jonny Woods of Wynona Bleach) dropped in July 2024 and didn't just turn heads—it kicked down the door. Early acclaim poured in landing them a sold-out debut show at Belfast's Ulster Sports Club and a nomination for Single of the Year at the Northern Ireland Music Prize. August 2024 saw Madrai take the top prize at the Rockshore Battle of the Bands, outshining 24 acts before headlining Belfast's iconic Empire Music Hall for the SONI Christmas Special. With their debut EP “What I'm Doing This For” wrapped and ready, and a new single coming summer 2025, Madrai are building something big—songs for the highs, the heartbreaks, and every late-night drive in between.

Soly, Randy and DJ debrief on their trip to Northern Ireland where we played both Royal Portrush - the site of next week's Open Championship - and Royal County Down. We also share our experiences visiting Belfast and taking in the culture and history of the region. Make sure to join us on our YouTube channel on Monday at 8pm ET for the premiere of our video from the trip! Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠⁠ Support our sponsors: Rhoback USGA Yeti If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne beat Linfield 1-nil in the Champions League qualifiers.Healy hoping for more in Windsor.O'Brien happy with that start but more to do.Kenny looks for a European kick, to start their season.Ferguson looks for a move to Roma or Atalanta.Xabi Alonso humbled as Madrid spanked by PSG.Kudus is a Spurs man.And which Argentine legendary striker is back in management?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Vincent Kearney, RTÉ Northern Editor, reports from Belfast

Belfast City Council has asked police to remove a bonfire that is due to be set alight tomorrow night.There are concerns over the bonfires' close proximity to an electrical substation and there's also a pile of asbestos nearby.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie is there, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Carmela from the Belfast office chats with Brendan Quinn about his poetry and music. L'articolo Chatechesis – Carmela – Brendan Quinn proviene da Radio Maria.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne get ready to take on Linfield in the Champions League qualifiers.Healy says it isn't a derby clash.O'Brien looking to take the game to the Belfast side.Cliftonville draw in Gibraltar.Johnny Kenny wants to stay at Celtic, but does want guaranteed first team football.Cathal O'Sullivan delighted with Celtic tune-up.The UK finally get their football regulator.And details emerge on the Diogo Jota and Andre Silva crash.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ireland's AI startup scene received a significant boost as PorterShed officially launched its AI Venture Forge Accelerator in Galway City. This 12-week accelerator is designed to transform AI-first startups and corporate innovation teams into globally competitive ventures, primed for commercial traction and investor readiness. AI Venture Forge is rooted in the globally renowned Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is custom-tailored for ventures where artificial intelligence is central, not peripheral. Strategic Partnerships with MIT and ICHEC The AI Venture Forge initiative is strengthened by key partnerships at both national and international levels. In collaboration with the MIT Martin Trust Centre for Entrepreneurship, PorterShed is giving participants exclusive access to Orbit, MIT's AI-powered platform designed specifically for entrepreneurs. Orbit provides founders with state-of-the-art tools for validating markets, designing products, and scaling their businesses, marking the first time an Irish national accelerator has offered this kind of resource. Inspired by the disciplined entrepreneurship principles of Bill Aulet and the startup methodologies of Paul Cheek, Orbit is firmly rooted in the world-class practices of the Martin Trust Centre, bringing a globally proven approach to the Irish AI ecosystem. In addition, PorterShed has partnered with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) to give participating startups access to powerful computing resources. This support will allow teams to develop and test their AI products much more efficiently. Each team can secure time on advanced computer systems, which include high-performance processors, cutting-edge graphics cards, and storage. ICHEC will also help participants and guide them on how to best use these resources. This partnership is a major advantage for early-stage companies working on complex AI projects, helping them build and scale their ideas with world-class technical support. Ten Trailblazing Startups Selected After a highly competitive selection process, ten outstanding companies from all over Ireland have been chosen to join the inaugural AI Venture Forge cohort. These startups each offer unique, AI-powered solutions across sectors ranging from precision agriculture to enterprise DevOps, highlighting the impressive range of innovation happening nationwide. Notably, 40% of the companies selected are founded or co-founded by women, while 80% of the group comes from outside Dublin, demonstrating the nationwide reach of this accelerator. The cohort represents diverse regional talent, with founders from Belfast, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, Kilkenny, and Wexford all participating. Each of these ambitious, AI-first, and globally focused ventures perfectly embodies the spirit of the AI Venture Forge. Over the 12-week programme, they will benefit from tailored business support, advanced GPU infrastructure, top-tier mentorship, and opportunities to validate and expand their solutions in international markets Global Mindset, Local Roots Led by Programme Manager Dushyant Singh, AI Venture Forge is built around the philosophy of "Born Global". Over the 12-week period, startups will receive direct mentoring from international leaders and technologists from OpenAI, Jentic, CitySwift, ICHEC, Rent the Runway, PorterShed, and others. These mentors will engage virtually and on-site to help teams refine their business models and scale AI capabilities effectively. The accelerator also includes an international immersion trip to Paris, Europe's AI capital, giving participants exposure to global markets and innovation ecosystems. Upon completion, teams will enter a three-month post-accelerator support phase, culminating in a trip to San Francisco, focused on fundraising, sales acceleration, and U.S. market entry. The AI Venture Forge is a pilot accelerator and is funded by returns from successful investments...

What does it look like to resist empire without becoming empire? Poet and essayist David Gate joins the podcast to explore how care, friendship, and creative truth-telling can become acts of rebellion in a world shaped by power, productivity, and isolation. In this conversation, we talk about why individualism is a dead end, how to build communities that last, and why Jesus' refusal to grasp power remains a countercultural model worth following. David shares the heart behind his new book Rebellion of Care, the role of art in subversion, and why the life we already have, if we live it with intention, can become the site of radical transformation. If you're hungry for a faith that's grounded, generous, and deeply human, this episode offers both vision and invitation.David Gate grew up in London before making his way to Belfast, Northern Ireland and Jacksonville, Florida. He now lives in the ancient Appalachian mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where he writes, mills flour, and tends to a one-acre homestead with his partner and children.David's Book:Rebellion of CareDavid's Recommendation:We Tell Ourselves StoriesSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSubscribe on Substack for Early, Ad-Free Episodes and More Support the show

Hello fellow Online Purchase History Rubber-kneckersToday it's the turn of the wonderful Vittorio Angelone to allow us to bravely explore his own personal Amazon. We start with his youth in Belfast and early relationships to his career in classical music and eventual and excellent pivot to stand-up comedy. Along the way we've got some classic weird purchases like a life-size Barack Obama cutout, some old Guinness posters, and the dilemma of useless but humane mouse traps. Also - the BEST domestic tip you'll hear all summer. Guaranteed.Make sure you go and check out Vittorio, too. He's got a show at Edinburgh this year, a wonderful tour happening in the autumn, and here's his mailing list. Go and sign up! Go on! Go and do it! Next week - Pete Firman!Thanks loves,Team Toast xxTikTok Instagram YouTube New Episodes every Tuesday and Thursday EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Show Format00:26 Meet the Guest: Vittorio Angeloni01:31 Discussing Names and Accents03:04 Diving into Vittorio's Amazon History04:49 Teenage Relationships and Gifts06:42 School Pranks and Mischief09:41 Musical Journey and Comedy Transition13:52 Life at Music College20:29 Budgeting Hacks and Clever Tricks22:29 Long-Distance Relationship Challenges23:57 The Importance of University Relationships24:46 The Watch Obsession27:37 Rugby and Sports Injuries32:07 Pandemic Projects and Cable Chaos33:16 Humane Mouse Traps and Housemates38:52 Dog Sitting and Flea Problems40:39 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also - row erupts in Belfast City Hall over Pride stained glass window installed in May

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O'Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. This week, Fergal discussed his trip to Belfast and provided listeners with tips and useful information.

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Tom is joined by reviewers Kate Maltby and Stephanie Merritt to discuss Laura Wade's adaptation for the RSC of Somerset Maugham's comedy The Constant Wife. Also Wendy Erskine's Belfast -set novel; The Benefactors. A polyphonic telling of a teenage girl's assault and its aftermath. And Rebecca Lenkiewicz's directorial debut Hot Milk. Based on Deborah Levy's novel, it stars Fiona Shaw and Emma Mackey. And we discuss the impact on music festivals and live broadcasts of last weekend's Glastonbury incident

The Smuggler is back and rhyming its way through Ireland, so we updated our earlier episode with actor Mick Mellamphy with news of his Irish tour of Ronán Noone's award-winning one-man tour de force this July.Set on a wealthy American island enclave and performed in rhymed verse, The Smuggler follows Irish immigrant Tim Finnegan as he's pulled into the local criminal underworld after a fatal crash stirs tensions between locals and migrants.It's a raucous, interactive experience, with the edge of a thriller and the serious subtext of immigration and identity, playing in Listowel, Cork, Belfast, and Dublin (details below).With roots in both Dublin and Cork, Mick is a well-known New York actor and artistic director of the Origin Theatre who enjoys rockstar fame as the performance capture actor for the cheeky Irish gunslinger Sean MacGuire from the massively popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2, aka RDR2.Mick leaves us with a wee sample of The Smuggler as he slips into the conflicted character of Tim Finnegan, but to get the full experience, catch Mick on tour in Ireland this July.Original episode published January 2023LinksThe SmugglerFacebookSchedule and VenuesSt John's Theatre, Listowel (July 11)The Cork Arts Theatre (July 16-19)The Harrison Hotel, Belfast (July 23-25)J.R. Mahon's, Dublin (July 28-30)Mick MellamphyFacebookInstagramLinkedInOrigin Theatre/1st Irish Festival Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 23; Total Episode Count: 126

This episode isn't about politics- it's about power moves. No matter how you feel about Trump or the current administration, the Big Beautiful Bill is now law, and it's already reshaping the game for small business owners. From permanent tax breaks and new deductions to hidden risks and long-term pressure, we lay out the real playbook for entrepreneurs who want to move smarter while others argue.

Two wickedly witty women writers, separated only by the Atlantic! This episode, Gray and Mark carry on their American adventures and discuss the similarities and differences between the works of Agatha Christie and Shirley Jackson. Specifically focussing on Shirley's Swinging era - The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle!A handful of tickets are still available⁠ for our first ever live episode recording in Torquay this September as part of the International Agatha Christie Festival 2025!You can find us on Instagram ⁠@Christie_Time⁠. We are also on Bluesky at ⁠christietime.bsky.social⁠. Our YouTube account is @TheSwigingChristies. Please subscribe to the podcast so you're notified every time an episode drops!Please also consider giving us a star rating and/or reviewing us on your podcatcher of choice.Our website is ⁠ChristieTime.com⁠.The Swinging Christies is a Christie Time project by Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown.Next episode: we're heading to Belfast!00:00:00 - Opening titles00:00:40 - Introductory chat, recorded in Greenwich, New York00:05:40 - Agatha Christie and Shirley Jackson00:20:25 - Swinging Shirley work-by-work01:03:00 - Next episode, how to get in touch01:05:02 - Closing titles01:05:30 - CodaSolutions revealed! - Five Little Pigs, Third Girl

Blasphemy, murder, eroticism and a dirty flute solo; Strauss' Salome has it all. I'll explore the biblical and Irish roots that are essential to understanding how to play one of the greatest flute solos in our repertoire. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - Pints?05:38 - Biblical Salome14:44 - Oscar Wilde26:48  - Strauss' Salome33:10 - THE Flute Solo

Also - missed appointments are costing NI health service tens of millions of pounds.

Robert David Steele (July 16, 1952 – August 29, 2021) was an American case officer for the Central Intelligence Agency,[ co-founder of the United States Marine Corps Intelligence Activityand conspiracy theorist.Conspiracy theoriesSteele was a regular guest on Alex Jones's radio show. In an interview by Jones in June 2017, Steele claimed NASA holds a colony on Mars populated by human slaves who were kidnapped as children and sent to the planet.NASA spokesperson, feeling the need to respond about numerous false rumors, said "There are no humans on Mars" and that “there's only one stupid rumor on the Internet? Now that's news."On his Public Intelligence Blog, Steele cited The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a fabricated antisemitic document, at least 42 times to expound on the "Zionist conspiracy". He stated in a September 2019 blog entry that Jews in financial sectors were "a secret society" that "believes [itself] to be exempt from all laws and customs", leading to accusations of antisemitism, and called for the incarceration of Jews who were insufficiently loyal to the republic.He described the Holocaust as being a "contrived myth" and Zionism as “a cancer on humanity” urging the eradication of "every Zionist who refuses to be loyal to their country of citizenship and the rule of law.”In September 2020, he implied "two Zionists", one of whom was Yitzhak Rabin, were in Dallas and somehow involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Additionally, he claimed Rabin and Dick Cheney agreed on a proposal for the September 11 attacks: "The Zionists installed the controlled demolitions that assisted what I believe was clearly a directed energy controlled frequency event in the twin towers, controlled demolitions alone for WTC seven, and a massive coverup was executed….9/11 [legal] cases did not go to trial; controlled Zionist judges and prosecutors ensured that all cases were generously settled".Steele was the organizer of the Arise USA tour, a three-month tour of all 50 American states.[1] The Daily Beast reported the tour began in May 2021. Steele promoted Donald Trump's claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election and told his audiences of "the treason and high crimes represented by the fake pandemic, unconstitutional lockdown, mask idiocy, and the deaths and sterilization and mutations associated with the untested toxic 'vaccines'".[14] The tour featured speakers such as Oath Keeper Richard Mack and conspiracy theory promoter Sacha Stone. In July 2021, he held a demonstration in Belfast, Maine to claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and called COVID-19 a hoax.[15][16] He claimed to be the first person to call COVID-19 a hoax.[5] The tour concluded in August 2021, following allegations that $300,000 had been stolen from the tour's budget.[17] He also promoted the QAnon conspiracy theory.[1]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Rico travels to Dublin and Belfast, and hangs with an epic lineup of local heroes, to learn how Ireland went from a backdrop for Hollywood rom-coms... to one of the hottest film cultures on the planet. Featuring directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP) and John Crowley (BROOKLYN), superproducer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), and acting legends Fiona Shaw (MY LEFT FOOT, KILLING EVE) and Carrie Crowley (THE QUIET GIRL).Part travelogue, part deep-dive storytelling, the latest season sees host Rico Gagliano jet off to Ireland, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Los Angeles and Istanbul, to learn about their cultures through the lens of cinema. Season 8's guests include actors Gael García Bernal (AMORES PERROS) and Fiona Shaw (HOT MILK), writer/directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP), Evan Goldberg (THE STUDIO) and Halina Reijn (BABYGIRL), producer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), production designer Eugenio Caballero (ROMA) and a host of other filmmakers, programmers, academics, cinema owners, critics, tour guides, and festival directors.BRING THEM DOWN is now streaming on MUBI in North America, UK, Ireland, Latin America, Netherlands, Turkey and more. You can also catch the wonderful Fiona Shaw in HOT MILK, adapted from Deborah Levy's bestselling novel. In cinemas July 4 across the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Germany and more. A MUBI release.To watch some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

If you want to know more about Mary Marken and her novel Belfast Song go to https://marymarkenbelfastsong.com/ For more about the Podcast and my work in general go to www.adriangrscott.com     

This week, I want to get super basic with you about:(1) What Embodiment Means, and(2) The Three Keys to EmbodimentSimple, clear, concise.Tune into the full episode on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube.The 3 Keys to Embodiment are applicable for feminine embodiment, soul embodiment, sensual embodiment…not to mention how you show up in the bedroom or your relationships.It all starts with you going within and connecting with YOU. The True You.They're the 3 Keys because, quite frankly, I don't think any other aspect of embodiment matters without these under your belt first.One of the things I do in 1:1 private sessions with clients is help them:* Create enough safety to go deep into the body* Be with what arises as we go into the body together so that old wounds, trauma, and suppressed emotions are transmuted into the light of truth* Support them to reclaim their power back from past experiences and external sourcesYou can learn more about a private Divine Activation Portal here:https://thepathtosovereignty.com/reclaimyoursovereignty-relationship-coach/It includes access to the Sacred Body Wisdom online Series, which is designed to provide you with Daily Support to access your Body's Wisdom:https://thepathtosovereignty.com/sacred-body-wisdom-foundational-series/Plus, you can attend one of my upcoming Sacred Body Wisdom Workshops:Saturday, July 12 in East Burke, Vermont at Sweetwater StudiosSunday, July 13 in Brunswick, Maine at Forever Wild YogaSaturday, July 19 in Belfast, Maine at Ananda Yoga StudioSunday, July 20 in Barrington, New Hampshire at Nourish BodyMindSoulVisit here to join us in-person:https://thepathtosovereignty.com/sacred-body-wisdom-workshops-in-person/Finally, don't forget to reserve your spot for the FREE online The Power of the Feminine Event here on Tuesday, July 22:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1449939089849?aff=oddtdtcreatorAbout your Podcast Host Jessica Falcon:A former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica is an International Soul Embodiment Guide & Relationship Coach. She guides you to embody your power, reclaim your sovereignty, and experience true freedom through retreats, workshops, and online portals of transformation.After leaving the legal profession in 2013 to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage, Jessica experienced an 8-year initiation into divine feminine power.  During this time, she spent years researching religious history, ancient civilizations, and mythology.  She has identified the core beliefs – deeply embedded in the individual and collective psyche – that keep us from owning our power, speaking our truth, and liberating our sexuality.Learn more at www.thepathtosovereignty.com and sign up to receive a Free Ritual to Reclaim your Sovereignty! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulsovereigntyandsexuality.substack.com/subscribe

The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 25 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon as part of a €5 a month subscription so come join us!   Andrea is taking the summer off the podcast and listening parties, so this month's special guest is Eoin Murray, the music writer behind the Irish Substack monthly newsletter Anois Os Ard which digs up Irish music of the underground and experimental variety. Eoin brings a variety of mostly-Irish releases to discuss with music from Throwing Shapes, Amanda Feery, the Efa O'Neill curated Place: Ireland compilation, Days Of Heaven the new album from Belfast band Junk Drawer and the new album from London band Caroline. I pick my favourite albums from the month of June and discuss including Turnstile's Never Enough, Little Simz' Lotus, Loyle Carner's hopefully ! along with underground cloud rap from deathtoricky and the psych-folk style of Poor Creature. We chat about recent gigs attended, Glasto, books we're reading and films and TV shows we are watching. Listen on Apple | Android | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed | Podlink * Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and join our Discord community Albums and tracks mentioned Throwing Shapes - Chosen Talk Loyle Carner - hopefully ! (album) - in my mind / about time Junk Drawer - Days Of Heaven (album) - Nids Niteca Little Simz - Lotus (album) - Flood / Enough deathtoricky - motives deathtoricky - praying for u Ó-Pax - Bell Dent Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH (album) - Never Enough / Sole caroline; Caroline Polachek - Tell me I never knew that Poor Creature - All Smiles Tonight Cocteau Twins - Watchlar

Notas del Show: • Wall Street se recupera tras la corrección del martes: Futuros al alza: $SPX +0.3%, $US100 +0.3%, $INDU +0.4%. La reforma fiscal avanza en el Senado (51-50), pero el JOLTS mostró un mercado laboral más ajustado. Hoy se esperan datos de empleo ADP y recortes de Challenger, claves para la Fed. • Grandes bancos suben dividendos tras pasar stress test: $C +7.1% ($0.60), $WFC +12.5% ($0.45) y $GS +33% ($4.00). La Fed afirmó que los bancos mantienen capital sólido incluso ante escenarios adversos. • Intel reconsidera su roadmap de chips: $INTC podría dejar de ofrecer su nodo 18A a nuevos clientes y enfocarse en 14A para atraer a $AAPL y $NVDA. El cambio podría implicar depreciaciones multimillonarias. Mantendrá 18A para uso interno y clientes existentes como $AMZN y $MSFT. • Boeing y Airbus buscan controlar operaciones de Spirit AeroSystems: $BA y $EADSY tomarían el control de la planta de Belfast si no aparece comprador. Airbus se quedaría con la producción del A220, y Bombardier evalúa participación. Autoridad de Competencia del Reino Unido definirá el caso antes del 28 de agosto. • Flujo vendedor chino impacta a techs de Hong Kong: Inversores chinos vendieron 46.4B HK$ en $TCEHY, $XIACF y $BABA en junio, presionando sus repuntes recientes. UBP atribuye el movimiento a toma de ganancias y falta de nuevos catalizadores. Un día con foco en decisiones estratégicas, recompras bancarias y señales mixtas desde Asia. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Go to a literal warzone to avoid your children, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who go to proper restaurants for their afternoon debriefs/arguments - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, beginning with the first episode and elimination of Vera. In this episode - Logan gets a very special role to help us celebrate our twenty-fifth Mole season, we explain why we chose this season, the candidates get ranked by age, there's a very Pieter Jan introduction, some of the introductions are very odd, we wonder if the Old Moles actually chose their new compatriot, Bindles picks a banner, Hans feels very old, we find some pot drains we don't hate, Logan tries to guess who the Sneaky Belgian is, Pieter Jan is insensitive, Vera gets an all-timer montage, we look at the WHEEL! OF! BELFAST! for next week, Logan fails to make it all about himself before locking in his first set of suspects and we may have spoiled who the Mole is already. Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 2! Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 11, 14, 16 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) is fair game though. This episode does feature an appearance by the four previous celebrity Moles, but we do not discuss who they are. This episode is supported by our friends over at Zencastr. Create your podcast today! Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Bluesky Threads Patreon  

To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child's later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, evidence in this area remains limited, and causality is difficult to establish. One recent study aimed to explore this question by analysing how maternal diet quality during pregnancy (specifically, adherence to a Western-style dietary pattern) related to neurodevelopmental outcomes in children assessed clinically at age 10. In this episode, Dr. David Horner discusses the findings from this prospective cohort study, the use of metabolic markers to complement dietary data, and the implications for future research into modifiable prenatal risk factors. About The Guest Dr. David Horner is a researcher in maternal nutrition and cardiometabolic health, based at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also a qualified medical doctor from Queen's University of Belfast. His research is driven by a keen interest in modifiable determinants of health, aiming to better understand and improve health outcomes. Having worked as a medical doctor for 2 years in the UK, in 2017 Dr. Horner then moved to Copenhagen, where he completed a Master's in Global Health and a PhD examining the impact of maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy on child health. Timestamps [02:47] Introduction to the study [07:08] Strengths and findings of the study [21:17] Genetic factors and gene-environment interactions [25:42] Metabolomics and potential mechanisms [30:12] Interpreting the study's findings [38:03] Future research directions [42:50] Key ideas segment (Sigma Nutrition Premium) Related Resources Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course See Sigma's "recommended resources" list Email: david.horner@dbac.dk Study: Horner et al., 2025 – A western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence David's LinkedIn post about the study (with discussion in the comments)

In this episode, Jeremy W. Johnston introduces our audience to C.S. Lewis and discusses some of his most important writings. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and scholar, is best known as C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as influential works of Christian apologetics like Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. Born in Belfast and holding academic positions at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis was a prominent member of the "Inklings" literary group with J.R.R. Tolkien. His conversion from atheism to Christianity profoundly shaped his writing, imbuing his diverse works, ranging from literary criticism to science fiction, with theological and allegorical depth, ensuring his enduring popularity and impact on literature and Christian thought. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Izzie and Dr Becky decided that little ol' Pluto doesn't get much attention anymore. So we're giving the dwarf planet some time in the spotlight. Why isn't Pluto a planet? How small is it? And what makes it so unique?Thank you to Prof Alan Fitzsimmons from Queens University of Belfast joining us episode.Join The Supermassive Club for ad-free listening and share you questions, images and more. Or email them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or on Instagram @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.