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The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Ecuador, the NSL Final of Toronto v Vancouver, discuss the near futures of the NSL and MLS, Canada bows out of the U-17 World Cup, preview #CanMNT v Venezuela, see if Alfie can play, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan made it to the game (and is reminded why he doesn't go anymore), Kristin is REALLY into doing voices now, and Mark really has a go at his season's ticket increase.

Catherine Connolly Inauguration, Party leadership criticised for focus on ‘parachuting in' famous names .Fine Gael spin doctors got €1,000 ‘gifts' for election campaign volunteer work .Housing plan aims to deliver 90,000 ‘starter homes' over five years Government has pledged overall delivery of more than 300,000 new homes by end of 2030.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast.

The gang is here to discuss NSL semi-finals, CanPL finals, weather (specifically snow), CanPL awards, #CanMNT roster and match preview vs Ecuador, CanPL kit news, MLS playoffs (ugh), Canada kit news, preview the NSL final in Toronto and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is still bitter about being killed repeatedly, Mark suggests the existence of "conservative carries" and Duncan admits to convincing his wife of an incorrect meaning of a city's name.

Today, president-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland. Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent for more on this.

As you should know by now, Catherine Connolly is now the 10th President of the Republic of Ireland. She has officially taken over from Michael D Higgins after an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle today.Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has been keeping an eye on proceedings today, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss how things went, and to look ahead to the next few days as President Connolly begins the role.

Today, president-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland. Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent for more on this.

Send us a textOn this trip, we're looking at the conventional candidate for the first modern novel in English.  Defoe's story of a resourceful man shipwrecked on a desert island is so much more than a ripping yarn: it speaks to the rise of a literary vernacular language, the values of an increasing bourgeois and expansionist society, and of spiritual awakening.  Come aboard!Text: https://ia600207.us.archive.org/26/items/cu31924011498676/cu31924011498676.pdfAdditional Music:"Theme from Emergency!" by Nelson Riddle. https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_206"The Ballad of Gilligan's Island" by Sherwood Schwartz.  https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_275Support the showPlease like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you!Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber OrchestraSubcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish GuardsSound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.orgMy thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!

A problem that many people face: how do you pick the right shoes for you? And what are the risks if you get the wrong pair?To discuss, Seán Defoe is joined by Footwear Expert, Liam Hughes.

The gang is here to recap the CanPL semi-finals Hamilton v Calgary, recap a first leg of the NSL semi-finals, Montreal v Toronto, some CanPL award nominees, Supra announces some staff, catch up on MLS Playoffs, CanWNT U-17s in the knock-outs of the World Cup, preview CanPL final and NSL second leg semi-finals, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan saw only the good parts (and he wasn't wrong), Mark just wanted the season to end and Kristin thinks 1-year olds go to pre-kindergarden.

Ten people were wounded in the mass stabbing on board a train between Doncaster and London's King's Cross Station on Saturday night.Seán Defoe is joined by Stephen Crean, an Irish citizen who was on board the train and interjected, blocking the attacker from injuring other passengers.

Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world.This week, Fionn joined Seán Defoe to discuss a newly-released list on the best 50 hotels in the world.

Joining Seán Defoe is Psychotherapist, author, former professional footballer, pundit, and Movember ambassador Richie Sadlier to discuss the importance of creating the space for men to discuss their mental health…

AI chatbots are drawing in teenage boys, who use them for therapy, companionship and relationships, according to new research.Over a third of those surveyed said they were considering the idea of an AI friend, amid growing concern about the rise of AI therapists and girlfriends…Joining Seán Defoe to discuss is Psychologist Tara Logan Buckley.

Independent Senator Tom Clonan joins Seán Defoe to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Former Vice President to George W. Bush, Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 today. He was widely viewed as one of the most polarizing, but also influential, Vice Presidents ever.Elsewhere, New Yorkers are taking the polls today to elect a new Mayor.Joining Seán Defoe to discuss all is White House Columnist for the Hill ,Niall Stanage.Image: Reuters

The Parents of 826,000 primary and pre-school children in the state will soon be asked to participate in a national survey.The survey, the largest and first ever held so far, will collect data on the kind of school structure parents want. Asking questions around the role of religion in schools, and whether single or mixed schools should be the future approach in education.The Minister for Education and Youth, and Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee, joins Seán Defoe to discuss.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties is appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice today, calling for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14, but what is the appropriate age for people to have full responsibility for their actions?Joining Seán Defoe to discuss is Child Welfare Consultant, Kieran McGrath.

Send us a text For our fifth episode of season three, we go back to the 90's and go Cruising with Bullock, Defoe and UB40! Come and join us as we delve into Keanu free sequel.Please rate and review, share with your friends and visit us on our socials, Reunited Classic Movie Podcast on Facebook, X (We all know it's still Twitter) and Instagram.

The gang is here to recap the last few weeks, #TFClive v Orlando, CanPL playoffs so far, preview NSL playoffs and CanPL semi-final, talk some TFC departures, salaries, CanPL awards, #CanWNT vs Switzerland and Netherlands, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is forced to relive the Forge v Ottawa match, Kristin makes a point pun and it's really good, and Duncan correctly names the individual trophies in the NSL.

Shannon Chamberlain is a former tutor at St. Johns College, an expert in the influence of fiction upon Adam Smith, a mystery writer, Substacker, and amateur pilot. She is no longer an academic, and now works as a writer and editor. We talked about the history of the novel (Defoe, Swift, Fielding, Richardson), the links between Smith and Austen, epistolatory fiction, what Free Indirect Style actually is, fan fiction and the history of the novel, moral ambivalence, Adam Smith as a literary critic, what Ian Watt got right and wrong, and much more. My thanks to Shannon for a very interesting conversation!You can also watch this podcast on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.commonreader.co.uk/subscribe

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly both made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the Presidential campaign last night. For a rundown on the debate we heard from Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe.

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly both made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the Presidential campaign last night. For a rundown on the debate we heard from Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe.

The gang is here to recap TWO #CanMNT games, one #TFClive game v LAFC, recap game weeks of NSL and CanPL, talk about other ways you too can qualify for CONCACAF Champs Cup, end of MLS season including a preview of TFC hosting Orlando and the usual type of malarkey. In this episode, Mark declares his love for the Vengabus, Duncan keeps distracting us over the baseballs and Kristin does a voice and it's pretty good.

Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly spoke with Pat Kenny today as part of a Presidential debate ahead of the election on Friday the 24th of October. The two candidates gave their sides to why they should be elected as Ireland's next President.What was the outcome of this debate? Was there anything that stood out to you?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe, as well as listeners.

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The gang is here to draw out another podcast with recapping #TFClive v Chicago, CanPL and NSL game week reviews, World Cup extortion, #CanMNT news, a trophy reveal, preview Toronto away to LAFC and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is (again) here for D-Cups, Duncan announces Canada vs Wales in an exhibition (unverified) and Mark was offered a soap box and he fucking took it.

All has been revealed today for Budget 2026. So, what's new, and what should you look out for?Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, joins Kieran to go through the highlights of what has changed. Newstalk's Henry McKean also sends in thoughts from the public.

Fallout for Fine Fáil and what to expect in this year's budget. All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.

Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect". Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he fully understands Gavin's decision and believes "it is the correct one". We get the latest on this with Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

As you will have heard, Jim Gavin has stepped down from the Presidential race.But, what now for Fianna Fáil, and what now for the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin?Joining Kieran to discuss and give their reactions is Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Minister of State Niall Collins, Paidi O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central and Michael Regan, Fianna Fáil Councillor on the Galway County Council. Also joining later to give their thoughts is Conor Lenihan, former Fianna Fail Minister and David W Higgins, Independent Economist.

Literature's most famous castaway, Robinson Crusoe, was washed up on a desert island - where he would remain for 28 years - on 30th September, 1659. By selecting this date, author Daniel Defoe ensured that his fictional protagonist's fate pre-dated the real-life estrangement of Royal Navy man Alexander Selkirk, who was stranded some 46 years later: 14 years prior to Defoe writing his novel. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how his story pioneered not only the English novel, but also the movie trailer; ask whether Crusoe's narrative voice sounds like an authentic young man of the period, or betrays the fact that Defoe was nearly sixty when he created him; and dig around in the writer's early career (including, but not limited to, creating perfume from civets)... Further Reading: • Daniel Defoe profile (The British Library): https://www.bl.uk/people/daniel-defoe • ‘Debunking the Myth of the ‘Real' Robinson Crusoe' (National Geographic, 2016): https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/robinson-crusoe-alexander-selkirk-history • The Shipwreck scene from ‘Robinson Crusoe' (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCaYAD1ZGuM This episode first aired in 2021Love the show? Support us!  Join 

The gang is here to recap TWO MONTHS UNBEATEN as #TFClive earn a draw with Inter Miamessi, recap the NSL and CanPL game weeks, talk about the Oswaldo Leon situation, #CanWNT announces another friendly, preview V-Cup finale, TFC away to Chicago, still drone talk, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark speculates which kitchen plate the NSL first place side will win, and Duncan says what Leon said out loud(!!!) and Kristin makes the opening joke a bit subjective.

Last night, the three candidates for the Presidency took to their first three-way debate on Virgin Media's Tonight Show. We listen back to the highlights with analysis from Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast Seán Defoe.

The gang is here to recap Toronto vs Columbus, NSL and CanPL game week reviews, Pacific vs City of Langford, Desiree Scott announces retirement, CanPL finally to Montreal/Laval, preview AFC Toronto v Ottawa, TFC v Inter Miami and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark chose pro wrestling and regrets nothing, Duncan probably has an even better name for the new club and Kristin gives us a new Ottawa nickname that's probably better than the original one.

US President Donald Trump issued a scathing indictment of immigration in European countries, clean energy projects, and the efficacy of the United Nations in his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has this report.

.  PREVIEW.  AUTHORS: Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan TITLE: The Pirate King: Lost Treasure, Piracy in the Indian Ocean, Spying, Spycraft for the King, Scottish Independence SUMMARY: Henry Avery, surviving pirate and strategist, was sent as Daniel Defoe's enforcer/wingman to manipulate opinion in Scotland (1706), fighting Jacobites threatening Scottish independence. Details: Henry Avery was one of the few pirates who survived to enjoy their ill-gotten gains, unlike Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and Calico Jack Rackham, who were hanged or died Avery was sent with master spy Daniel Defoe to Scotland in early 18th century to undermine the Scottish independence movement They traveled to Scotland in September 1706 Edinburgh was a hotbed of Catholics, known locally as Jacobites These Jacobites threatened to break away from the English Crown Daniel Defoe was sent by London to manipulate public opinion by controlling key figures (church leaders, lawyers, merchants) and the presses They established control within two months Henry Avery served as Defoe's wingman and enforcer Avery is characterized as an incredible strategist, very smart, ex-Royal Navy salt, "the thinking man's muscle"

The gang is mostly here to recap Canada v Wales, TFC v New England, CanPL and NSL match weeks, Voyageurs Cup review of Vancouver Whitecaps v Forge and preview Ottawa v Vancouver FC, and our Ohio Correspondent Mike Hudson comes on to share in the Caleb Porter dismissal after the draw to Toronto and to preview TFC away to Columbus on Saturday, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Duncan goes into incredible detail and respect for the various milking festivals in central Europe, Mark gets confused by which city in BC that begins with the letter "L" is located, and Mike tells us about a place that makes baskets (for real).

Send us a textNow, Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe, was a prolific and multi-talented English writer, journalist, and spy, whose life was as adventurous as his most famous characters. Born Daniel Foe around 1660 in London to a family of Dissenters (Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England), he later added the aristocratic-sounding "De" to his name.Defoe's early career was far from literary. He was a merchant, dealing in a wide range of goods from hosiery to wine. His business ventures were often precarious, and he experienced several bankruptcies, which gave him a firsthand understanding of economic and social struggles. This period also saw him participate in the failed Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, a political uprising against King James II, which he narrowly escaped punishment for. Later, he became a close ally of King William III and worked as a government agent and spy, particularly during the lead-up to the 1707 Act of Union between England and Scotland.  So you have Daniel Defoe going from jail to literary fame.Defoe's outspoken political pamphlets frequently landed him in hot water. In 1703, he was arrested and sentenced to the pillory for publishing a satirical pamphlet titled The Shortest-Way with the Dissenters, which ironically mimicked the extreme views of those who wanted to persecute his own religious group. While in prison, he wrote "Hymn to the Pillory," a poem that mocked his punishment and gained him public sympathy. After his release, he began his career as a professional writer and journalist, founding and almost single-handedly writing a periodical called The Review for nine years.Although he wrote hundreds of works on various topics—from politics and economics to crime and history—Defoe is best known today as one of the founders of the English novel. At the age of nearly 60, he published Robinson Crusoe (1719), which was an immediate sensation. Drawing on the real-life story of castaway Alexander Selkirk, Defoe's novel used a detailed, realistic narrative style that helped define a new g his goal was to expose their hypocrisy and bigotry by taking their arguments to the most absurd and logical conclusion that the only   enre of fiction. He followed this success with other major works, including Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year (both 1722). His ability to create compelling, believable characters and stories from the perspective of ordinary, often marginalized, people cemented his place in literary history.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Ott and Drew talk about their week in South Africa.  

The gang is here to recap #CanMNT thumping of Romania, review the game weeks of the CanPL and the NSL, talk some Canadian media news, Olivia Smith scores a banger, preview Canada v Wales, #TFClive v New England and some malarkey. In this episode Kristin encourages people to watch the highlights of a game bereft of them, Mark made a bullshit guess last week that turns out was correct and Duncan makes a very good argument for an odd number of teams.

Jim Gavin has been nominated by Fianna Fáil for the Irish Presidency, beating out MEP Billy Kelleher in a vote today. And, with Taoiseach Micheal Martin backing the candidate who lost the vote, what does it tell us about the party's faith in his leadership?Kieran is joined by Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher as well as Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe to discuss the nomination, and later Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Ivan Yates, former Government Minister, join to discuss what this could mean for the future of the party.

All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 542, with special guest Gentleman James Grossi joining us to discuss a recap of #TFClive v Montreal, NSL and CanPL game weeks, talk some Leagues Cup final, plenty of transfer window news, some #CanMNT news and rosters and a preview their friendly vs Romania, and malarkey. In this episode Mark is actually relieved as he looks at bigger goals, Kristin has her weekly praise of the NSL and James just classes up the place in general.

Bob Geldof is the latest name to hit the Presidential rumour mill today.It makes one wonder: what is it we want from a Presidency?Does a background in politics matter? Or would we prefer someone who can bring the charisma and weight of ‘celebrity'?Which attributes matter when it comes to the role?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe, as well as listeners.

With more movement on the Irish Presidential race today, the question remains on who will come out on top for Fianna Fáil, with MEP Billy Kelleher putting his name in the hat, and Minister James Lawless officially backing Jim Gavin, who is yet to actually announce if he is running. Also, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has not ruled out running yet…Joining Kieran to break this down and more is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.

The gang is here for a bit of a catchup, including recapping #TFClive vs Atlanta and Columbus, V-Cup first legs, #CanPL and NSL match week reviews, Toronto signings of both funny money and people, preview Toronto v Montreal, and so much other stuff and malarkey. In this episode Duncan warns that his laptop was about to die and then it did, Mark has no faith in Ottawa in doing their part and Kristin threatens Duncan about arguing in person.

Ott DeFoe joins BTL to talk about his recent BPT victory on the Potomac River.   

Welcome back to bass u live a core river rat, Ott Defoe. It is no surprise for Ott to take home yet another major win and it just so happens to be on a tidal river. We dive into the details on how Ott got the job done on the mighty Potomac!

Ott DeFoe is one of the greatest professional bass anglers of all time. He recently won Major League Fishing's Stage 6 of the Bass Pro Tour on the Potomac River. The tournament, held from June 26 to June 30, ended with a Championship Round where DeFoe landed 32 bass weighing a total of 78 pounds, 11 ounces — enough to take home $150,000! Back in 2019, he became the Bassmaster Classic Champion with a total weigh-in of 49 pounds, 3 ounces, earning $300,000 in prize money. These are just a few of his many accomplishments — you don't want to miss this episode!

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