Podcasts about Belfast

In the early hours of December 3, 1995, a small aircraft vanished over the Mediterranean. On board was Belfast-born engineer Desi Boomer, travelling home from Libya's oil fields to Northern Ireland via Malta. Instead of welcoming him home, Desi's wife Mandy received a visit from two RUC officers telling her the plane had disappeared. Initially treated as a routine aviation accident, the case of Piper Lance 9H-ABU has since become a long-running mystery, with allegations of negligence, espionage, and claims of hostage taking. Abdullah Sabri speaks to Desi's brother Mark about dealing with his unexplained loss, unanswered questions, and what he thinks could have happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stevie and Chris report on a dull Old Firm which is decided on penalties after a poor Rangers performance over the 120mins before Tavernier and Gassama balloon their penalties to hand Celtic victory. Once again when the going gets tough Rangers blow it big style and it's as agonising as it is depressing. Follow us on socials for the latest news: Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join Buy tickets for our live event in Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4ladshadadream-podcast-live-show-tickets-1981016508705

Rob and the Sunday team go over today's old firm penalty loss and what next for Rangers Once again when the going gets tough Rangers blow it big style and it's as agonising as it is depressing. Follow us on socials for the latest news: Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join Buy tickets for our live event in Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4ladshadadream-podcast-live-show-tickets-1981016508705

Stevie and Davie preview tomorrow's game, all today's results and the latest from the press conferences It's Scottish cup weekend Live from 7pm, however may be later because Stevie is out and needs to go to Asda also See you soon Follow us on socials for the latest news: Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join Buy tickets for our live event in Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4ladshadadream-podcast-live-show-tickets-1981016508705

Interview by Angela CroudaceFresh off the release of his latest single Relapse, Sydney singer-songwriter Hayden McGoogan is writing from a place of hard-won clarity. Penned just after a month into sobriety, the stripped-back track captures a fragile headspace: doing well, but fearing it could all unravel. “It's not about relapsing,” he explains. “It's about hoping I don't.”Recorded live with a full band, including pedal steel, piano and violin, Relapse deliberately resists the urge to rush. The restrained tempo mirrors recovery itself; staying present, letting things breathe. For McGoogan, sobriety lifted a creative fog. Songs began pouring out after a period where he “just didn't have the brain capacity” to write.Over the years, Hayden has shared stages with some formidable names, experiences that have quietly shaped his outlook on longevity and authenticity. From the Celtic punk fire of Flogging Molly to the thunderous hard rock charge of Danko Jones and the trailblazing Belfast punk spirit of Stiff Little Fingers, McGoogan has witnessed firsthand what it takes to hold a crowd. He's also played alongside punk royalty Marky Ramone and CJ Ramone — a full-circle moment for a musician raised on that era's raw urgency. Watching seasoned performers command a room night after night confirmed for McGoogan that connection, not spectacle, is what turns a gig into something unforgettable.Known for his raw, raspy vocal edge, he now leans into vulnerability over perfection. Influenced by artists like Social Distortion and Jason Isbell, McGoogan sits somewhere between grit and brutal honesty.With an EP set for release on March 28, his mission is simple: be authentic. “Worst thing than failing,” he says, “is not trying.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

It’s March. It’s cold [where we live], it’s ugly. We’re tired of it. So, to lighten the mood a little before we get back to our usual content, we have a cabin fever reliever! Updates on the Maine woman who buried her friend in the backyard and is now facing charges, Maine man Michael Colin Patrick Kelley finally arrested on charges her murdered Irish farmer Michael Gaine, Maine man Eliot Cutler who can’t stop porning despite the break he gets on the consequences, and Massachusetts man Brian Walshe convicted in the 2023 murder of his wife, Ana. We also have a Maine mini on the murder of Maine philanthropist Robert Fuller at his Maryland nursing home, a nice batch of “Am I the Asshole,” and a Negative Nelly Watching reviews on Netflix series “How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,” and Oxygen series “Buried in the Backyard.” A little something for everyone! To check out Maureen's Maine-based Bernadette “Bernie” O’Dea mystery novels, including the award-winning (seriously!) Dying for News, click here. Looking for a cool Crime & Stuff T-Shirt, or another cool shirt designed by Rebecca? Check out her Bonfire shirt site, by clicking here.

'Love Story' er forårets ultimative serie-kaninhul! Vi taler i denne uge om den virkelige historie bag serien om romancen mellem USAs smukke prins JFK Jr. og hans fashionable hustru Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, som var allestedsværende i de tabloide magasiner i 90’erne indtil deres tragiske død i et flystyrt i 1999. Det var JFK Jr. selv, der fløj flyet den dag, det styrtede ned. Forventningerne hvilede tungt på hans skuldre, og også forventningerne til hans valg af hustru, som skulle leve op til ingen anden end hans mor, præsidentfruen Jacqueline Kennedy. Serien 'Love Story' rammer en analog stemning, vi er mange, der længes efter. Den dyrker moden, musikken og stemningen i det sidste analoge årti, men rammer den også i dybden? Det diskuterer vi i årets første forårsudgave af 'Poptillægget'. PANEL Line Miller, forlagsdirektør for People's. Anbefaling: Se serien 'How to get to heaven from Belfast' på Netflix. Camilla Stockmann, kulturjournalist på Politiken. Anbefaling: Læs Lea Ypis bøger 'Frihed' og 'Værdighed' og vend snuden væk fra USA. Mads Axelsen, DJ og musikformidler. Anbefaling: Se biograffilmen 'Hamnet'. Vært: Lucia Odoom. Anbefaling: Se serien 'Industry' på HBO Max, læs Dean Butts debutroman 'Vi er rigtige engle' og lyt til Eros Ramazottis musik. REDAKTION Lucia Odoom og Inge Høeg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, Iranian man speaks about Belfast protest and a former catholic PSNI officer talks

Andrew, Amrit and Calvin get together to talk through everything in the build up to a massive old firm   Follow us on socials for the latest news: Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join Buy tickets for our live event in Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4ladshadadream-podcast-live-show-tickets-1981016508705

Our guest this week is royalty in the Belfast comedy and podcast scene. He's built a podcast kingdom in the North, he's hilarious and charming, it's the brilliant Colin Geddis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 477th Episode we preview the 2026 Kids With Cancer Charity Night.  Due to take place on the 28th March in the Royal Hotel in Cookstown, this is shaping up to be another great night of piping and drumming and raising money for the Children's Cancer Centre in Belfast.  We are also joined by Pipe Major David Wilton and Leading Drummer Mick O'Neill as we hear what Police Scotland Fife will bring to the big stage in Cookstown !.  All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Don't forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Song: We All Need A Little Love Music by: Una McCann   Notes: In this super-satisfying song, Una McCann stepped into the funk so we can all dig into a little more love in our lives -- not a bad thing to wish for filling our hearts. Doesn't matter what the regimes of the world are doing; we can invite a little more love into our hearts right now! Next week Una and I get to dive right into a conversation about the songwriting shift from singer-songwriter to community songs, how Una manages the energy of 300 singers every week, and more -- hope you can join us!   Songwriter Info: Una McCann is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland where she works as a choir leader and songwriter.  She has been leading groups in harmony since her school days and has been working with adult choirs for 15 years.   Una is a proud and active member of the UK Charity The Natural Voice Network, and works in line with the principle that we are all born to sing.  She is passionate about the power of song and creativity to transform lives. Song writing is a part of life that sustains and supports Una.  She writes melodies and words that she needs to hear in that moment and is always delighted when they resonate with other people too.   In her spare time, Una enjoys running singing holidays and retreats.   Sharing Info: Una says: "Please sing these songs; they were born to be sung.  If you make money through singing the songs and would like to support me in my work as a song carrier, please purchase songs through my website or drop me an email for more options."   Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:03:16 Start time of reprise: 00:18:15   Links: Website: www.unamccann.org Facebook: Una McCann Music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unamccann47/    Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, minor, SATB   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

The lads are back from Kieran's stag weekend in Belfast. Hear about their wild and wonderful adventures in the NIFL over the past few days. Meanwhile, back in the League of Ireland, Bohs are looking good, could they compete for the title? The James McClean midfield experiment is off to a rocky start, while it's been another tough week for Kevin Doherty, Drogheda United, and Sligo Rovers. Drogheda United's punishment for the unrest in the Louth derby and the FAI's plans to change licensing requirements around pyro also feature. WHAT THE HELL IS A PYRO DOG! All of these talking points and much more are included on this week's pod, which as ever is sponsored by QuinnAv.ie and BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

One of the main suspects in the murder of west Belfast man John George has been shot dead in the Costa Blanca. Michel Maly, a former soldier from the Czech republic, was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday morning in Torrevieja in the Alicante region of Spain. He had been on bail in connection with the murder of father-of-two John George, whose body was discovered in January 2025 – 24 days after he was reported missing. Olivia Peden is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oliver meets Strabane's Emer Maguire, one of the most exciting voices in Irish comedy. Emer's new show ‘Perfectly Chaotic' hits the Waterfront Hall in Belfast this November.

To help with funding, which is only asked for once every four years or so, click here. On this fine week of Taking It Down, Blaine introduces the show as well as explains how listeners can help both the show and the website The Alabama Take (0:03). They could use the help!After the introductions, there are a few thank yous to be said to those who have donated to help the podcasts and site, which leads to the Madness of March, somehow (1:49). Plus, Blaine reads a comment from the site about the podcast and asks for help with an Irish term (3:42). Continuing the non-spoiler talk, it's high praise for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' (6:16), a nod to a slight improvement from 'Shrinking' (10:31), and some broad love for 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' (13:02). After a break, the hosts discuss the specifics of why the finale of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' had a perfect ending, which actually included no dongs (19:50). They spoil the most recent episode of 'Shrinking' to talk about some minor improvements for this season (28:08). Finally, the hosts discuss how 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' had resonance and depth perhaps missed upon first viewing (35:22). For more, visit The Alabama Take website. To sign up for the site's newsletter rather than rely on social media, sign up here.To help both the podcast and The Alabama Take site itself even long after the fundraiser, consider making a donation of any size with the link here.

Kelsey Leonard has got off to a flyer in professional boxing. Fittingly, that's exactly how she started as an amateur: spotting a flyer at age nine inviting youngsters to her local club, showing up, and never looking back.Inspired by her idol, Katie Taylor, the Kildare native stormed the amateur ranks, securing eight Irish titles and medals at both the Junior European and World Championships. While Taylor cleared the path for women in the Olympics, Leonard faced a formidable domestic roadblock in Belfast's Michaela Walsh. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about the lengths she went to for that Olympic dream—and the weight of eventually leaving it behind.Now, she's trading one rivalry for another. After a perfect 4-0 start in 2025, Leonard returns to the National Stadium on April 4 to face Mayo's Elaine Harrison. It's a landmark moment for the sport: the first all-Irish BUI-sanctioned female fight in history.Kelsey also breaks down the grueling transition to the pros, from managing an intense training load and media scrutiny to the nuances of mental self-preservation. We also talk about fighting lads and the benefit of having supportive mams and dads. After a shared training session—and a swift arse-kicking on the chessboard—The Rocky Road can confirm: Kelsey Leonard is one fearsome competitor. (Podcast photo by Babs Daly). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean and Ian talk Strip Aspinall for Jones vs. Pereira? Lone'er Kavanagh coming of age, UFC Mexico, PFL Belfast and more! Follow Sean X.Com/SeanSheehanBA Follow Graeme X.Com/SevereMMA Join the fun and support our journalism on Patreon.com/SevereMMAPodcast And now….. here's the podcast!

Actor Claire Chitham joins Jesse to share what she's been watching on the box. Today she reviews: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix) Wonder Man (Disney)

This week on Reel Talk, Honey heads to the cinema for a fright fest with Scream 7, she has a look at the Charli XCX mockumentary, The Moment, and Jonathan dives into the Netflix hit, How to get to Heaven from Belfast.In other news, the Ross family encounter a beef martini, Jonathan is still going on about the Dracula vs Van Helsing board game, and is it time for the youths to revive the word 'randy'?If you want to get involved in the show, email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross.Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Enrico Maria Milič"La locanda ai margini d'Europa"Prefazione di Carlo PetriniBottega Errante Edizioniwww.bottegaerranteedizioni.itLa storia di amore e resistenza della famiglia Devetak, che da 150 anni accoglie il mondo intero attorno a una tavola.C'è un confine che taglia in due una terra, due lingue che si mescolano, 150 anni di storia che passa sulle teste e nei cuori delle persone di un piccolo borgo sul confine, su un Carso aspro e duro, fatto di pietra e muretti a secco, che diventa con il passare degli eventi metafora di ospitalità e convivenza. C'è la storia d'amore di Avguštin e Gabriella che è un'unione di chi resiste, nonostante dagli anni Novanta in poi le vere osterie di paese chiudano una dopo l'altra. Come marito e moglie, oste e cuoca, riescono a intrecciare nazionalità spesso contrapposte in una terra ai margini, tra Italia e Slovenia. I Devetak custodiscono gli aromi e l'accoglienza del passato, diventando un richiamo per molti tra cui i Presidenti di Italia e Slovenia che, nel 2016, hanno celebrato proprio lì il pranzo della riconciliazione. La vicenda della famiglia Devetak si inserisce nella resistenza sentimentale di un popolo che è tornato dopo l'esilio forzato della prima guerra, che ricostruisce le proprie case rase al suolo, che si adopera andando oltre il fascismo, le tragedie della seconda guerra, il razzismo e le crisi del nostro tempo.Enrico Maria Milič, triestino del 1976, ha studiato antropologia a Belfast. A Roma nel 2000 è uno dei fondatori di Studenti.it ma solo dal 2010 inizia a occuparsi di cibo, campagne e cucina. Tra il 2011 e il 2015 porta centinaia di triestini italiani ad alcuni corsi di orticoltura che si tengono nei campi di Pliskovica, un paesino in Slovenia a loro sconosciuto, malgrado sia a qualche chilometro dalla città. Dal 2022 collabora con Slow Food Italia e, come volontario, è tra i creatori del Presidio della Pecora Carsolina Istriana. Ha scritto articoli per “l'Unità”, “Internazionale” e per alcune pubblicazioni accademiche. Collabora come autore e creativo per documentari d'autore, video commerciali, progetti creativi. Dal 2021 ha la doppia cittadinanza: italiana e slovena.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Welcome back to Netflix vs. Cinema, the podcast where we settle the ultimate debate: Big Stream or Big Screen?

Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘Don't call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile' – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaper in 2011. Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender's reputation after he was released from prison. The Belfast solicitor is one of the best-known libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland. He has told the Belfast Telegraph that he “categorically rejects the suggestion that he acted in any way inappropriately”, saying he acted within his professional and regulatory obligations. The Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor Sam McBride joins Ciarán Dunbar in the studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was Weds February 18 & we were collaborating with NI Science Festival with a full house in Belfast's Black Box: Eve Pritchett forgot to ask where her new school was; Kelly Thompson was a victim of mistaken identity by technology; Louise Nealon could easily have lost her way on her trip to the US. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

The Northern Irish singer-songwriter chats about the vibrant music scene in Belfast now, coping with grief, his new album ‘It's Not Going To Be OK' and a Choice music award nomination (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Pues si, hemos vuelto. Ha pasado un mes, lo sabemos, pero es que ahora LEO se dedica a revisionar series y leer libros y no ha visto casi nada. Sin embargo MIRIAM y PJ traen un montón de cosas recomendables, algunas no tanto y algún mierdón que otro. A ver que pasa. 00:00 Intro del programa. Los JJ OO De Invierno son una bacanal...de accidentes. 21:15 Sección de Cine y Series. Hablamos de un montón de cosas (sin spoilers) aquí las tenéis: 1. Ponies (Skyshowtime) 2. La Muerte De Bunny Munro (Skyshowtime) 3. The Copenhagen Test (Skyshowtime) 4. Star Trek: Academia De La Flota Estelar (Skyshowtime) 5. Wake (Prime Video) 6. El Infiltrado T2 (Prime Video) 7. Los Hermanos Demolición (Prime Video) 8. Asesinatos En Reikiavik (AMC) 9. Eternity (AppleTV) 10. Putain (Filmin) 11. Código De Silencio (Filmin) 12. A Better Man (Filmin) 13. Marco (Filmin) 14. Portobello (HBO Max) 15. Vanished (MGM+) 16. Nibelungos: La Guerra De Los Reinos (Movistar+) 17. El Cineclub (Movistar+) 18. Bring Her Back (Movistar+) 19. Trust (Movistar+) 20. La Secta (Movistar+) 21. Sirat (Movistar+) 22. Como LLegar Al Cielo Desde Belfast (Netflix) 23. Salvador (Netflix) 2:17:37 Despedida, Comentarios, Recomendaciones y Concurso (PARTICIPEN !! Oiga). ANIMAOS A ENTRAR AL GRUPO DE TELEGRAM!! Gracias por estar ahí un programa más!!! Y recordad: TENEMOS LISTA DE SPOTIFY CON TODA LA MÚSICA QUE HA SONADO EN EL PODCAST A LO LARGO DE ESTAS TEMPORADAS (Menos la canciones hechas con IA porque no se pueden subir allí). Esperamos que lo disfrutéis. ♥️ GRACIAS POR VUESTRO APOYO Y POR ESTAR SIEMPRE AHÍ!!! Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram (ES GRATIS!!!!): https://t.me/seriesreality Déjanos tus comentarios y likes en IVOOX, Apple Podcast, Spreaker, Podimo, Castbox, TuneIn, PocketCast, Spotify, Amazon Music y en nuestra web: www.seriesrealitypodcast.com. Aceptamos café virtual en https://ko-fi.com/seriesreality1 Twitter: @seriesreality1 Instagram: Seriesreality1 YouTube: Series Reality Podcast email: seriesreality1@gmail.com La música que se reproduce en este programa : Música creada con IA Las tonterías de PJ y Leo

The Daisies discuss Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia, from harrowing scenes which sent Daisy F out of the room to a silly brown crocheted Mr Blobby. This leads them onto some speculative "Wuthering Heights" chat, including the topic of whether or not Emerald Fennell is derivative. They also discuss the latest episodes of Netflix's How to Get to Heaven from Belfast!Watch this full ep on Youtube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition Sheila Dillon explores the creativity of chefs, and asks how it's being affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis. For Sheila, creativity in cooking is one of the pleasures we often take for granted when we go out to eat, and marvels at the alchemy chefs work with raw ingredients. But the hospitality industry is grappling with very difficult economic conditions - increased national insurance, business rates, energy bills, rent, cost of ingredients coupled with fewer customers with less money to spend, all mean that many restaurants are struggling to survive. According to the latest data from the Hospitality Market Monitor by NIQ, restaurant closures accelerated in the last three months of 2025 to nearly 19 businesses a week. What happens to that creativity when the industry is under so much pressure?In the programme chefs talk to Sheila about what creativity looks like in their kitchens at the moment, as the cost crisis leads to more restrictions on how and what they cook. We also hear how chefs of the future are being trained to work creatively in this tough environment. We hear from: Sam Lomas, Head Chef at Briar in Somerset; Owen Morgan, co-founder and owner of Forty-Four group; Charlie Buchanan-Smith, co-founder of The Free Company near Edinburgh; Niall McKenna, owner of James St and Waterman House in Belfast; Frank Fiore, Catering Manager at Milton Keynes University Hospital; Chantal Symons, Lead Development Chef at LEON Restaurants; and chef-lecturers Steve Oram and Ian Sutton and students at Capital City College at Westminster.Presented by Sheila Dillon and produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.

This week we're discussing Linda McGee's new Netflix show, How to Get to Heave from Belfast!

Philip chats all things jazz kissa with Stephen McAuley in his 'JUJU' pop-up as part of the 2025 'Sound of Belfast' festival. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster on November 21st 2025.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 26 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily EV LIST PRICES FALL AS GAS GUZZLER PRICES RISENew EV list prices (excluding Tesla) dropped 2.3%, or roughly $1,500, from an average of $63,327 in September 2025 to $61,860 in January 2026, while average new gas-powered vehicle prices rose 2.5% to $47,427 over the same period. The sharpest cuts came after the federal EV tax credit expired, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leading the slide at a 13.8% drop of over $7,000, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV at nearly $4,000 off — six models in total posted drops above 5%. FORD TEASES EUROPE CAR RETURN AFTER FIESTA, FOCUSFord CEO Jim Farley used the Q4 2025 earnings call to signal "exciting plans" for passenger cars in Europe, framing the comeback as a selective, profitable return to specific segments rather than a volume land grab. Two new EVs built on Renault's Ampere platform are expected in the subcompact segment from the Ford–Renault partnership, with new passenger cars set to start arriving in 2027 under a new dedicated Europe passenger-car leadership role. UBER EXPANDS EV RIDES ACROSS EIGHT UK CITIESUber has rolled out its EV ride option to eight more UK cities — Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Belfast and Merseyside — at standard UberX prices, after falling short of its pledge to run an all-electric London fleet by end-2025. Only 40% of London miles are now covered by EVs, with UK General Manager Andrew Brem citing charging access as "the biggest barrier," prompting Uber to announce driver support measures including discounted home and public charging in partnership with Pod Point. BMW TALKS PRICE FLOOR TO DODGE EU MINI DUTYBMW and the European Commission are in advanced talks to replace the EU's 20.7% countervailing duty on China-made Mini BEVs with a minimum import price agreement, according to Handelsblatt — covering the Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman, both built at BMW's Zhangjiagang joint venture with Great Wall Motor. The approach would mirror the "price undertaking" the EU accepted from Volkswagen Anhui in early February, which freed the Cupra Tavascan from countervailing duties in exchange for a confidential price floor, volume cap and EU investment commitments. EU CITY BUS SALES HIT 60% ZERO-EMISSIONSix in ten new city buses registered across the EU in 2025 were zero-emission — 56% battery-electric and 4% fuel cell — a dramatic jump from just 12% when the Clean Vehicles Directive was adopted in 2019. Five member states hit 100% zero-emission city bus sales in 2025 (Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia), and Transport & Environment says a fully zero-emission EU city bus market is achievable as early as 2028.​MG2 SET FOR 2027 UK LAUNCH AT £20,000MG will enter the electric supermini segment in 2027 with the all-new MG2, targeting a starting price of around £20,000 (~$25,200), to take on rivals including the Renault 5, Citroën e-C3, Fiat Grande Panda and the incoming VW ID. Polo. The car will use the newer E3 architecture from the MG4 Urban, run front-wheel drive with a torsion-beam rear axle for cost efficiency, and feature a 12.8-inch touchscreen with physical climate controls — a reveal is expected in the second half of 2026. MG CONFIRMS MGS9 PHEV SEVEN-SEATER FOR UKMG will launch the MGS9 plug-in hybrid SUV in the UK later in 2026 as its new flagship, offering three full adult-sized rows and targeting rivals such as the Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq at a value-led price point. The model already holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating and could reach UK showrooms as early as summer 2026, extending MG's line-up to 11 models. AUSTRALIA NVES DATA SHOWS HYBRIDS DO THE HEAVY LIFTAustralia's National Vehicle Emissions Standard published its first half-year performance data (July–December 2025), showing EVs made up roughly 12% of new vehicles supplied, with about two-thirds of manufacturers — including BYD and Polestar — meeting their fleet-wide emissions targets. Petrol- and hybrid-focused brands such as Mazda and Hyundai fell short and face penalties if they don't improve, while the data reveals that near-term emissions gains are leaning more on efficient hybrids than on full EVs. LECTRON ADAPTERS WIN UL 2252 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONLectron has earned UL 2252 safety certification across its full range of EV charging adapters — covering J3400, CCS1 and J1772 in both AC and DC variants — with its two DC adapters handling up to 500 amps at 1,000 volts for peak power of 500 kW, and built-in thermal sensors that trigger derating if heat rises during fast charging. The certification comes as the North American charging landscape remains split between NACS and CCS1 on DC networks and J1772 on AC infrastructure, making a certified bridging adapter an increasingly essential tool for EV drivers navigating the transition.

Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+) 07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max) 15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock) 22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

I am against MonarchiesCurrently, the British state is convulsed around allegations surrounding a member of its Royal family. Norway too is in the midst of a crisis around its monarchy. The law of both states will take their course, as is right.However, these controversies raise for me the very existence of monarchies. A family elite which through past colonial conquest and patronage, and in alliance with business and societal elites, continues to enjoy a place of wealth and privilege and influence. Given that the British state includes a part of Ireland, at least for the time being, this is more than an academic issue for those of us who are captives of this undemocratic system of privilege. I am instinctively against monarchies. Of any kind. Constitutional or otherwise. Monarchies are bad. The late Tony Benn put it well when he said that “the existence of a hereditary monarchy helps to prop up all the privilege and patronage that corrupts our society; that is why the crown is seen as being of such importance to those who run the country - or enjoy the privileges it affords.”Conradh na Gaeilge Votes for UnityAt the end of last year Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast was a huge success. Thousands of Irish speakers, including Uachtarán Catherine Connolly, spent several days enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. In August Belfast will host the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture.All of this is evidence of the change that is taking place. I was pleased to attend An Conradh's Ard Fheis. The conference was alive and vibrant with a new generation of young gaeilgeoirí determined to assert their Irishness, proud of their language and determined to stand up for their language and national rights. They were articulate, positive, funny, hopeful and generous. Micheál Martin out of step on UnityLast week, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, in an interview with TG4, claimed that there is not much substance behind Sinn Féin's campaign on Unity.  The Fianna Fáil leader, who has consistently rejected any common sense suggestions to prepare for unity, returned to his favourite and bogus argument that we need reconciliation before unity.Martin's comments are out of step with the political reality and popular opinion North and South. He also misses entirely the point that the demand for unity is not simply being put by Sinn Féin. Former leaders of Fine Gael and the SDLP, as well the SDLP leadership, Ireland's Future, the Irish Labour Party, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Good Friday Agreement and others are part of the growing demand for the Irish government to prepare for unity.

For Phil Kieran – DJ, producer, film composer and the Belfast-based mind behind Le Carousel – it was closer to twelve years, the span it took to bring The Humans Will Destroy Us to life. The follow-up to his cult debut lands on 13th March via Phil Kieran Recordings, and it arrives fully formed: part shoegaze-inflected electronics, part Kosmische drift, part dancefloor catharsis – a record that feels like it was built for sweaty rooms and wistful 4am journeys home in equal measure. ‘The Good One' sits near the top of that journey, all sparkling synths, gauzy vocals and hypnotic languid beats – the kind of track that calls to mind Andrew Weatherall at his most blissed-out, coaxing Primal Scream into something simultaneously weightless and urgent. It's radio-friendly in the best possible sense: a pop song with depth behind its eyes. https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-le-carousel-the-good-one/

Actor, ‘Starstruck' star and fellow runaway on ‘Celebrity Hunted' Nikesh Patel is this week's guest diner. And James Acaster reveals when he very rude to Nikesh's wife, Nicola Thorp. Nikesh Patel is currently starring in ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' on Netflix. Watch it here. Follow Nikesh on Instagram @inikeshpatel Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Feb.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The original trio Steve, Dana, and Julia convene for a right cracker of a Gabfest as they discuss How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the new comedic mystery from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance— raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.Next, they step into the unhinged dystopian Los Angeles of Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. In it a beleaguered time traveler played by Sam Rockwell must visit the same Norm's diner 117 times to save the world from the menace of A.I..Finally, they welcome Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci to unpack her recent piece “My Gun and Me” about her unlikely journey towards gun ownership during Trump 2.0—and how she's not alone in doing so in her left-leaning, queer community.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they determine if there are indeed no comfortable reading positions, as a recent Slate essay by Luke Winkie attests. EndorsementsDana: The latest Today in Tabs entry from Rusty Foster "A.I. Isn't People."Julia: In lieu of an endorsement, a gripe: the much-hyped New York Times two-player word game Crossplay is just Scrabble! (If only there were a German word for this specific form of disappointment...)Steve: Rereading J.D. Salinger with some distance from one's own adolescence— particularly Franny and Zooey and the short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor." And for a good critical reassessment, read Janet Malcolm's New York Review of Books essay "Justice to J.D. Salinger." --Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The original trio Steve, Dana, and Julia convene for a right cracker of a Gabfest as they discuss How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the new comedic mystery from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance— raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.Next, they step into the unhinged dystopian Los Angeles of Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. In it a beleaguered time traveler played by Sam Rockwell must visit the same Norm's diner 117 times to save the world from the menace of A.I..Finally, they welcome Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci to unpack her recent piece “My Gun and Me” about her unlikely journey towards gun ownership during Trump 2.0—and how she's not alone in doing so in her left-leaning, queer community.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they determine if there are indeed no comfortable reading positions, as a recent Slate essay by Luke Winkie attests. EndorsementsDana: The latest Today in Tabs entry from Rusty Foster "A.I. Isn't People."Julia: In lieu of an endorsement, a gripe: the much-hyped New York Times two-player word game Crossplay is just Scrabble! (If only there were a German word for this specific form of disappointment...)Steve: Rereading J.D. Salinger with some distance from one's own adolescence— particularly Franny and Zooey and the short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor." And for a good critical reassessment, read Janet Malcolm's New York Review of Books essay "Justice to J.D. Salinger." --Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series I had the pleasure of chatting with Trevor Alcorn

James O'Hagan and I cover the week's biggest entertainment stories from the BAFTAs to the Foofighters and Zayn Malik's baffling tooth fairy behaviour. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a play devised by enemies, performed in four locations across a peace wall in the middle of a war zone help provoke lasting peace?In November 1999, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a community play called The Wedding brought Protestants and Catholics together to rehearse a shared future in the fragile aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement. It wasn't a feel-good arts project. It was risky, volatile, negotiated truth performed in living rooms and kitchen houses on both sides of the peace line.In this episode, we revisit that moment — not as nostalgia, but as a live question for a divided United States struggling to imagine a coherent democratic future.In this episode, we explore three critical lessons from Belfast that feel urgently relevant today:Proximity changes people. Intimacy — not abstraction — makes caricature impossible.Shared labor builds trust before shared opinion. Competence together can precede consensus.Hope is not a feeling. It's a container built through practice. Democracy survives inside structured collaboration, not slogans.Listen in for a return to Belfast — and a serious invitation to consider what it would mean to rehearse the future together, here and now.NOTABLE MENTIONSPeopleBill ClevelandHost of Art Is Change and author of Art and Upheaval.David TrimbleLeader of the Ulster Unionist Party and key political figure in the Good Friday Agreement.George J. MitchellU.S. Senator and American peace envoy who chaired the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement.Joe EganBelfast theater director and key figure in the development of The Wedding.Martin LynchPlaywright and co-creator of The Wedding, known for community-based theater work in Northern Ireland.Organizations & InitiativesUlster Unionist PartyPolitical party central to the post-Agreement negotiations referenced in the episode.The Good Friday Agreement (1998)The landmark peace accord that helped end decades of violence known as The Troubles.Community Arts Forum (CAFÉ)Belfast-based organization that supported cross-community arts initiatives including The Wedding.The Shankill–Short Strand Peace LineOne of Belfast's “peace walls” dividing Protestant and Catholic...

For more on this case Conor McCauley, our Northern Correspondent.

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back to talk TV, starting with how the Olympics were covered and whether it actually worked. Dan runs through a stack of new shows, including Netflix's animated comedy “Strip Law,” the return of Scrubs, the Irish mystery comedy How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, and HBO's not-exactly-a-barrel-of-laughs “Neighbors.” There are a few strong recommendations, a few warnings, and the usual back-and-forth over what deserves your time. We also take a few minutes to remember James Van Der Beek and talk about his career and the strange way certain TV stars become part of your life whether you expect it or not. Esmeralda Leon jumps in later and we drift into everything else, including Pro-Wrestling at the Jewel with Jojo, prom nights that should have been canceled, terrifying mall Easter Bunnies, creepy Tooth Fairies, and the complicated ethics of lying to your kids about Santa. It's one of those episodes where we start with television and end up everywhere else.[Ep 432]

To help this podcast continue and the website The Alabama Take keep going, click this link to donate as much or as little as you wish. Every bit helps. Thank you!They're back after a hiatus that lasted too long! And it's with a plus-sized episode!This week, Blaine begins with how to make a donation for The Alabama Take, why it's important, and how the funds will be used (0:02) Blaine then gives an overview of the episode (1:47).In the non-spoilers, which begin every episode, Blaine, Adam, and Donovan thank those who have helped the site and podcasts thus far (2:44). The episode kicks off in earnest with shows they repeatedly watch and what makes that a must (5:04): included is the series 'Band of Brothers,' which Adam claims to be HBO's best series (5:29) and Blaine found 'Lonesome Dove' a must after hearing of the death of Robert Duvall (11:34). Plus, he throws in the brilliance of comedian Dusty Slay as well as his Alabama connection (13:56). Continuing with non-spoilers, Blaine explains in general how 'Wonder Man' is easily Marvel's greatest television series and its best attempt at anything in many years (15:08). From there, it's non-spoilers for shows that will appear in the spoiler section; the first of which is 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' what could be the best of the George R.R. Martin universe of shows on HBO (17:19). Blaine and Adam then discuss how Apple TV's 'Shrinking' is stinking and a little bit of why (21:33). Lastly in the non-spoiler section is the new Netflix series 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,' which has all three hosts intrigued (22:39).After a short break, they get into the meat of the episode, pondering how goods HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' truly is and if what appears in the penultimate episode is fully needed (31:06). From there, it's the specifics on Apple TV's 'Shrinking' and why it now sucks (52:47). In the final spoiler conversation, all three hosts have full attention to Netflix's new show 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' (1:08:35) because of how quickly it lets the viewer in, which has a lot to do with aging.For more, visit The Alabama Take website.To sign up for the site's newsletter and not rely on social media, sign up here.To help both the podcast and The Alabama Take site itself, consider making a donation of any size with the link here.

In this episode from the Oslo Block Box sessions, we chat with Vicente Roques from Spain who is a wizard with using AI to generate images, videos, and audio narration--Vicente shares his favorite tools and experiences, and gives us some insight as to why his presentations are SOOOO good. We then talk with Rosie Hogg from Belfast, who channels her inner K-Pop Demon Hunter when talking about how and why to implement POCUS in your practice, how to compassionately bring colleagues along on your journey, and much much more. 

Tony, Hector, Mike, Woody and Patrick dive into a chaotic mix of Uranus-sized disasters, Super Bowl trailers and many other things. We also give props to some Olympic coverage, and we talk about actual TV shows too! Enjoy!Shows mentioned: The Burbs, Old Dog, New Tricks, Unfamiliar, His and Hers, Welcome to Derry, The Pitt, Scrubs, Fallout (S2), Wonder Man, Wild Card Kitchen, Shrinking (S3), Saint-Pierre (S2), Hijack (S2), Will Trent, Into the Void, Take That (Documentary), Small Prophets, Olympic Coverage, The Copenhagen Test, Free Bert, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, The Night Manager (S2), Primal (S3), Ponies, Industry (S4), Blue Lights (S3), Waiting for the Out.Twitter - Bluesky - Instagram - Website

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This week, Nick and Les are heading to Ireland! We are diving deep into the new mystery-comedy from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. We absolutely loved the sharp wit and chaotic energy of our three leads. It is a show that manages to be both hilarious and genuinely gripping, and we're breaking down why this specific blend of Irish humor works so well. In our TV Diaries, we're catching up on our eclectic weekly watches. Les took a detour into the woods with the new Adams Family horror film, Mother of Flies. It's a folk-horror trip that left him with plenty to talk about regarding atmosphere and those WTF moments the Adams family is known for. 1:05-13:00 TV Diaries 13:00-How to get to Heaven From Belfast #MotherOfFlies #HowToGetToHeavenFromBelfast 

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can't guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.comOR Send a voice note to our Instagram:https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don't miss out on any of the latest news?Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram:https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials:Max's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarkeMax's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max's Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George's Twitter:https://twitter.com/Clarke13George00:00 - Intro: Our tour journey and what to expect from this episode00:20 - Hilarious tour start and Belfast dressing room chaos02:18 - Tour highlights and strange fan encounters04:10 - Strictly dance wins and the chaos around voting05:50 - Funny school stories and learning disabilities on tour07:45 - The drunken Irish night out and mishaps12:05 - The epic night out in Newcastle gone wrong14:10 - Stage antics and the drunken club appearance stories18:20 - Audience antics, fan stories, and backstage surprises22:18 - The mysterious "Chopped Cow" fanfic and ridiculous fan interactions26:37 - Audience behavior, crowd engagement, and wildest moments30:45 - General tour reflections, upcoming shows, and the travel chaos35:42 - The differences between social media fans and live audiences37:14 - Tour wrap-up, gratitude to fans, and future plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix's How To Get To Heaven From Belfast is the new series from the creator of the beloved show Derry Girls. It follows three very messy longtime friends working together to solve a mystery from their youth. Part mystery and part comedy, it's a darkly funny adventure through Ireland and elsewhere, as they elude various pursuers, reopen old wounds, and try to find answers about what has happened to a friend they lost along the way.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Host Evie Stokes talks with “the world’s happiest goth,” KEXP DJ Atticus, about the Belfast group Chalk. Atticus breaks down the different music scenes in Ireland and how Chalk converges all the sides together with their aggressive, electronic sound. “I.D.C.” comes from Chalk’s upcoming album Crystalpunk, out March 13 on ALTER Music.Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler & Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.