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Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
S5 E10 - Underdog

Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 107:24


Welcome to the Season 5 finale of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast! In this special episode, we're wrapping up Season 5 with two incredible guests who share their journeys, insights, and experiences in the trades and beyond. Joining us for The Overload Segment is Richard Doyle, Managing Director of Royal Kitchens and The Construction Crew. You might also recognize him from the hit Irish TV show DIY SOS. Richard sits down with us to discuss: His career journey and how he built his reputation in the industry. The importance of mental health in the trades. Working alongside his father and the lessons learned. His experiences on TV and the behind-the-scenes of DIY SOS. Using his skills to volunteer and make a difference for families in need. For our final interview of season 5, we welcome Adam Gilmore, Managing Director of Velocity Pro Gear, Tool Monster, and AG Electrical NI Ltd. Adam's story takes us from his early days on the family farm to the construction sites as an electrician, and eventually, into the world of entrepreneurship. Topics covered include: Transitioning from a trade background to managing multiple businesses. The expectations and challenges of entrepreneurship. How building a strong team is key to success. His life-changing experience doing charity work in Kenya and its impact on his perspective. Dealing with online trolling and turning negativity into motivation. The latest innovations in tool bag security to help prevent tool theft and improve recovery chances. This episode is packed with valuable insights, real talk, and inspiring stories from two individuals making a difference in their fields. Thank you for tuning in throughout Season 5—we appreciate your support and can't wait to bring you more in the future! Follow & Connect on Instagram at: Richard Doyle - @theconstructioncrew and @royalkitchens_bespokeinteriors Adam Gilmore - @velocityprogear and @toolmonster.store and @agelectricalni Follow us on Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast Stay updated with us on social media and let us know your thoughts on this episode. Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Got questions or guest suggestions? Reach out to us! See you in the next season! Season 6 returning on March 20th 2025 Thank you from Keith and Stephen

Stall It with Darren and Joe
Ep 187: TV for the Jilted Generation

Stall It with Darren and Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 48:42


Is the magic of TV being intentionally dispatched with to accommodate our addiction to our phones? Could Darren and Joe resurrect Irish TV with some very unorthodox ideas?We educate Darren on Nollaig na mBan, and hear about Ireland's windiest night.Darren bemoans the ingratitude of dogs getting gifts, but gives us an insight into the world of doggie Christmas.Joe brings us news of jellyfish aliens and he also has some ideas on how to make darts a more competitive spectacle, including allowing blocking your opponent's attempt to throw a dart.And in a major turn in the new year, Eoin takes Joe's word for something.Send all of your questions and comments to stallit@goloudnow.com

HERE AND BACK AGAIN
132: Four Space Goonies, Three Maple Syrups, Two Black Doves and a Toy Show on Irish TV!

HERE AND BACK AGAIN

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 41:31


Strong week of streaming content, where bingeing is definitely the name of the game! Cinema, not so much. STREAMING: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Disney+) Black Doves (Netflix) The Sticky (Prime Video) A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (Sun - Dec 8th - Netflix) Jack in Time for Christmas (Prime Video) Nutcrackers (Disney+) That Christmas (Netflix) Mary (Netflix) Fly Me to the Moon (Apple TV+) Ren Faire (Sky Documentaries & NOW TV) Jung Kook: I Am Still the Original (Disney+) Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (Prime Video) Biggest Heist Ever (Netflix) The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI (Paramount+) Churchill at War (Netflix) Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld (Netflix) Subservience (Netflix) Late Late Toy Show (RTE1 & Player) CINEMA: Nightbitch Rumours NEW MUSIC: White Denim – 12 Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts
Donncha O'Callaghan releases new children's book

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 12:54


Rugby legend and Irish TV personality, Donncha O'Callaghan joins Joe to discuss his newly released children's book Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Point of Everything
TPOE 325: Stephanie Rainey

The Point of Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 48:12


Cork singer-songwriter Stephanie Rainey has had an interesting year, appearing on America's Got Talent over the summer. She talks about that experience, why she felt like she wanted and needed to do it to shake things up, and her new EP The Highs and Lows of It All, due out next month. Stephanie Rainey tour dates: November 14: Button Factory, Dublin December 18: Cork City Hall --- Press release: In 2015, Stephanie emerged onto the music scene with 'Please Don't Go,' a song born from the depths of her soul, dedicated to her one-year-old nephew, Fionn, who tragically lost his life to meningitis. At a time before ‘going viral' was even coined, the single reached 5 Million people worldwide on YouTube and Facebook when it was first released. Almost 10 years since its first release ‘Please Don't Go' has found new audiences with over 8 million Spotify plays and a staggering 40 million combined views on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram since September 2023. The recent resurgence of 'Please Don't Go' catapulted Stephanie to the top of the Singer-Songwriter Chart in Canada, claiming the number 1 spot, and reaching number 2 in the United States. Her heartfelt music also charted on the main iTunes Charts in Ireland, Australia (reaching number 16 on the Main Chart), and the UK (reaching number 31). The outpouring of support online underscores the song's profound impact, with countless messages attesting to its ability to guide individuals through grief and healing. The accompanying music video, a poignant tapestry of personal tributes, amplifies the song's universal message of love and loss. As a result of this recent resurgence Stephanie travelled from Ireland to bring this heart stopping anthem to the America's Got Talent stage. This audition will air to an audience of 10 million viewers in America alone this June 25. Her new found TikTok fanbase, with over 27 million views, confirms her anthemic songwriting continues to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world, proving that music can be a force for healing and unity. Often compared to the likes of Adele, Dermot Kennedy and Ed Sheeran, Stephanie Rainey possesses a unique voice that is both authentic and honest. Since her breakthrough, Stephanie has amassed over 70 million streams across all her social media platforms and has become one of Ireland's most played female artists on radio. Stephanie Rainey's success in 2021 and 2022, with hit singles like 'Ross & Rachel,' 'No Cowboy,' '13,' and ‘Remember Who Your Friends Are' also showcased her appeal to a new generation of fans. ‘Remember Who Your Friends Are' climbed to No.2 in the Irish Breakers Radio Chart and the top 20 Irish Homegrown Chart. These singles were playlisted across national radio stations such as 2FM, RTE Radio 1, iRadio, Beat 102-103, Cork's 96FM, Today FM, and Northern Ireland's Cool FM. Stephanie also made her Irish TV debut on Ireland's prestigious Late Late Show and The Heart of A Saturday Night.

Creatively Me
Zainab Boladale

Creatively Me

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 49:46


This Friday's episode of "Creatively Me" sees Daniel joined by RTE presenter, journalist, filmmaker & newly published author Zainab Boladale. Zainab has written for publications such as The Irish Independent, and will be known by Irish TV viewers for her work on news2day, where she became the first person of African heritage to become a news anchor on RTE, as well as on Nationwide. She wrote and directed the short film "Worthy" and most recently launched "Braids Take A Day", a young-adult novel where she explores themes of self-discovery and culture in a way that is fresh, fun & uniquely her own. On this episode, Zainab Boladae will be chatting to Daniel about how exploring different cultures impacts her work, combining levity with heavier themes in her work & the value of taking time away and looking after yourself when in the midst of a project. Plus, Zainab will tease what's to come next in her supremely diverse career. All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". Zainab Boladale - https://boladale.com Zainab's Book "Braids Take A Day" - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/braids-take-a-day-9781788494427?srsltid=AfmBOooYgUB0tqJjjsXPPJJObGw9RwR86Ojr3A_DQgypsMlq7zpfFaB8 Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠ Email - creativelymepodcast@gmail.com

What's the Story, Our?
The Pot Noodle Horn...

What's the Story, Our?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 51:23


This week take a look at some of the best, and worst, Irish TV adverts of all time & some absolute crackers from around the world too.

Fireside with Voxgig
Episode 202 Robert Kaminski (repeat), Co-Founder and Partner at Fletch PMM

Fireside with Voxgig

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 53:36


Today, we're revisiting this chat we had with Robert Kaminski from last year, where he talked us through the practice of positioning. What even is positioning? Isn't it that thing you do when you've already established your company and you've kind of already got everything figured out? According to this episode's guest, Robert Kaminski: Absolutely Not! Robert is the co-founder of Fletch PMM, where positioning is their bread and butter, and he's here to tell us about his belief that positioning should be one of the first considerations when getting a startup on its feet. Fletch works with companies to adjust their website messaging. From overcrowded and confusing to simple, clear and informative. But how do you even get to that point? You need to establish your positioning. Richard admits that a common flaw in the startups he's founded over the years was that he never sat down with the other founders to discuss positioning. A bad move, as there may or may not be a clip of him on Irish TV trying to explain what his company did through a rather unwieldy steam engine metaphor. Yep. Robert and Fletch are on a mission to stop founders from doing things like that. In an age where software building is more accessible to people than ever, good positioning and marketing are kind of the only things that can give you that much needed advantage to stand out from the crowd. And yet, it's an area that so many overlook. Fletch often offers their clients 75 minute workshop sessions, and according to Robert, if people can't tell you who they are and what they do in that time - they've got a problem. And it's not that people don't know what they're talking about. They do! They just don't know how to communicate it effectively, and that's where Fletch comes in. Reach out to Robert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyrobk/

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Summer Memories with Alan Hughes

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 17:49


Our summer memories series is back!We chat to some well known faces and reminisce over those long summer days!Irish TV and pantomime actor Alan Hughes joined Andrea Gilligan to share some summer memories…

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Summer Memories with Baz Ashmawy

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 10:45


Our summer memories series is back!We chat to some well known faces and reminisce over those long summer days!Irish TV and radio personality Baz Ashmawy joins Andrea Gilligan to discuss. 

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Laura Whitmore joins us ahead of returning to the Irish stage!

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 6:23


Irish TV host Laura Whitmore will make her return to the Irish stage alongside EastEnders actor Shona McGarty and The Tudors star Colin O'Donoghue when West End hit 2:22: A Ghost Story comes to Dublin at the end of this month. Laura spoke to Ciara ahead of the show.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Laura Whitmore joins us ahead of returning to the Irish stage!

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 6:23


Irish TV host Laura Whitmore will make her return to the Irish stage alongside EastEnders actor Shona McGarty and The Tudors star Colin O'Donoghue when West End hit 2:22: A Ghost Story comes to Dublin at the end of this month. Laura spoke to Ciara ahead of the show.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
What are the best Irish TV ads?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 18:47


What are some of the most iconic ads that have come from our shores? Those ones that, years later, are still popular and referenced today?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Kieran Cuddihy, Presenter of The Hard Shoulder, Brian Lloyd, Editor at entertainment.ie and Matt Moss, a Senior Freelance Copywriter with 14 years in advertising.

UBS On-Air
UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Cutting comments'

UBS On-Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 2:26


European Central Bank President Lagarde did, after all, offer policy comments yesterday—in an Irish TV interview. Lagarde signaled a June Euro area rate cut is coming, because inflation is under control. Markets already expect this. Currently, US inflation is the same as that of Europe when measured on a like-for-like basis, so why is the Federal Reserve delaying rate cuts?

The Number with Darren Kennedy
S3: Denise Welch on mental health, speaking out & being a Loose Woman

The Number with Darren Kennedy

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 54:56


Denise Welch has been a staple on British and Irish TV screens since the 1980s. She's appeared on everything from Coronation Street to Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road to Dancing on Ice. And of course, she has also been a very popular regular panellist on the hit ITV chat show Loose Women since 2005.  In this conversation, Denise talked to me about growing up in Northumberland, her early days in show business, divorce, postnatal depression and much, much more. It's a jam packed chat from a survivor who takes everything life has to offer and makes the best of it I hope you find Denise's story as inspiring as I did. Love, Darren. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for all the latest podcast news and updates. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a positive review and 5 stars - they really help a podcast grow and we'd really appreciate it. The Number with Darren Kennedy is produced by Darren Kennedy. Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EO'MD.⁠

Ciara's Pink Sparkle Podcast!
Fiona O'Carroll - Mrs Browns Boys

Ciara's Pink Sparkle Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 67:52


I chat with Actress Fiona O'Carroll who is best known for playing Maria Brown in Irish TV show Mrs Browns Boys. We chat disability awareness & autism, being in TV show Mrs Browns Boys & tea making & family!

Whatcha Been Watchin?
Episode #61 OScar Snubs

Whatcha Been Watchin?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 112:51


The #DudleyBros review the worst OSCAR snubs in persuit of cinema justice. Plus: The peak of animation; Irish TV; Pronouncing Periot; and the best cast since the Avengers!

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Gift Grub: Spare A Thought For Your Local TV License Inspector!

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 4:15


Irish TV license inspectors haven't had a great year. In light of the RTÉ scandal, their jobs have become a little harder. The Gift Grub microphones managed to get some behind-the-scenes footage of exactly what they've been dealing with. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan
Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 14th March 2024) - 11am-12pm

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 39:15


11am-12pm Culture Corner - TG4's Teenage Drama Series, Saol Ella launches the first ever Irish Sign Language broadcast version of an Irish TV drama  Ours to Protect – Organic Gardening  Music Mornings  - Greenshine Sports Preview with OLLIE TURNER  == 'Galway Talks' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

96.1 FM WSBT Radio
Sportsbeat: How do I do this again?

96.1 FM WSBT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 77:06


Jim Irizarry is in for Darin, who's traveling with Notre Dame hockey, for the first time in a loooooooooong time. Jac Collinsworth is out in the Irish TV booth. Mike Golic Jr., one of GoJo & Golic on the DraftKings Network, would love to see who Stephen A. Smith doesn't think is irrelevant. (BTW, catch GoJo & Golic at Noon weekdays, starting Monday on 960 WSBT) Lester Wiltfong Jr. from Windy City Gridiron gives us the latest on the Bears "will they/won't they?" offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekday Sportsbeat - 96.1 FM WSBT Radio
Sportsbeat: How do I do this again?

Weekday Sportsbeat - 96.1 FM WSBT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 77:06


Jim Irizarry is in for Darin, who's traveling with Notre Dame hockey, for the first time in a loooooooooong time. Jac Collinsworth is out in the Irish TV booth. Mike Golic Jr., one of GoJo & Golic on the DraftKings Network, would love to see who Stephen A. Smith doesn't think is irrelevant. (BTW, catch GoJo & Golic at Noon weekdays, starting Monday on 960 WSBT) Lester Wiltfong Jr. from Windy City Gridiron gives us the latest on the Bears "will they/won't they?" offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
The Google Year in Search results reveal the moments that captured Ireland's attention in 2023

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 6:38


As the year comes to a close, the annual Google Year in Search results reveal the questions we turned to Google for answers for, the people who inspired us and the daily searches the country had in common. In a year where Ireland competed in two World Cups it's no surprise that the two top spots on the most searched sports list were the Rugby World Cup in pole position followed by the Women's Football World Cup. The nation's interest in the Rugby World Cup is also clear in the How to list as How to Watch the Rugby World Cup was one of the most searched questions people turned to Google for help with. The simultaneous release of blockbuster movies Oppenheimer and Barbie caught the world's attention, and in Ireland, Oppenheimer topped the most searched movies list with Barbie in second place. People also turned to Google to find out what the most searched movie is about as 'What is Oppenheimer about?' was one of the most popular 'What is' questions people asked Google this year. In a bumper box office year people also searched for Mission Impossible 7, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and Cocaine Bear. The Top 10 Most Googled recipe list gives us a glimpse into what Ireland has been cooking this year. TikTok viral recipes took over the list with Viking Toast topping the list and Marry Me Chicken, Adobo and Smash Burgers all featuring in the Top Ten. 2023 was the year of the Pornstar Martini, not only was it the second most searched recipe but How to drink a Pornstar Martini was the fourth most popular question people asked Google this year. Google Search has long been the location people head to when in search of finding entertainment, in particular for help on what to watch on television. The Last of Us was the most searched TV programme of the year and other shows that got people searching were Welcome to Wrexham, the White Lotus and Kin. The world of Irish TV also featured on the Most Searched People list as both the current and former host of The Late Late Show appear on the list following the show's host change for only its fourth time in history. Ryan Tubridy is the fourth most searched person while Patrick Kielty is the seventh most searched person on the list. In a year where many Irish music legends sadly passed away it's no surprise that several featured on the Losses list including Sinead O'Connor, Shane McGowan and Christy Dignam. Ireland also searched for other notable losses from around the world, Matthew Perry, Tina Turner and Lisa Marie Presley all feature on the list. Turning to Google to ask questions is an everyday occurrence for most people and while How to claim rent tax credit was the most searched question of the year in Ireland, other important questions on the list included How to solve a Rubik's cube and How to use chopsticks. People What is Russell Brand What is Botulism Huw Edwards What is a barter account Phillip Schofield What is Oppenheimer about Ryan Tubridy What is the Willow Project Joe Biden What is Threads DJ Carey What is ALS Patrick Kielty What is ChatGPT David Beckham What is Prime drink Jeremy Renner What is an implosion Gary Lineker What is AI Losses Sports Sinead O'Connor Rugby World Cup Matthew Perry Women's World Cup Tina Turner Ryder Cup Shane McGowan Ireland V England Christy Dignam Inter Miami Paul O'Grady Ireland v Australia Craig Breen U20 Rugby World Cup Ken Block Euro qualifiers Lisa Marie Presley Ireland v Netherlands Angus Cloud Ireland vs Gibraltar Movies Tech Oppenheimer ChatGPT Barbie Temu Banshees of Inisherin Quordle Everything everywhere all at once Connections Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Iphone 15 The Menu Character AI Sound of Freedom Hogwarts Legacy Avatar 2 Wordle Mission Impossible 7 Threads Cocaine Bear Globle Recipes How to Viking Toast How to claim rent tax credit Pornstar Martini How to solve Rubik's cube Marry Me Chicken How to get Coldplay tickets Airfryer recipes How to drink a Pornstar Martini Banana Muffins How to get Instagram Wrapped Bakewell Tart How to...

Noclip
We Made an Official Half-Life Documentary!

Noclip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 68:43


Finally we can reveal: that big secret project? An official Half-Life documentary for Valve! We talk about that, indie arcade game TYPECAST, and the PlayStation Portal on this week's episode. WATCH SECRET TAPE x VALVE'S OFFICIAL HALF-LIFE DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3HzvFEto Become a supporter on Patron to watch Danny's Ramble on the Half-Life Doc + NHL 94 Documentary early! https://www.patreon.com/noclip/ TYPECAST: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2536650/TYPECAST/ PlayStation Portal: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/ Dave the Diver: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1868140/DAVE_THE_DIVER/ Resident Evil 4 Remake - Separate Ways DLC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109300/Resident_Evil_4__Separate_Ways/ Small Saga: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1320140/Small_Saga/ Jeremy's viral game dev post (sorry if you don't use Twitter): https://twitter.com/JeremyBJayne/status/1725761188116791306 Shiey's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shiey iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclippodcast Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:40 - IT WAS A HALF-LIFE DOCUMENTARY! SURPRISE! 0:06:14 - NHL 94 Documentary Update 0:07:29 - Post-Half-Life Catch-up 0:10:50 - TYPECAST 0:18:40 - Danny Reviews the PlayStation Portal 0:30:30 - Half-Life Deathmatch on Steam Deck 0:33:46 - Frank Plays Dave the Diver 0:35:40 - Resident Evil 4 Remake - Separate Ways DLC 0:37:33 - Small Saga 0:42:56 - Q: Has a game ever inspired you to seek out a new experience? 0:48:50 - Q: How do you manage work-life balance? 0:54:54 - Q: When will there be merch? / Was MXC on Irish TV? 0:56:52 - Q: Guests on the podcast? 0:59:30 - Collaborating with Valve on the Half-Life Documentary 1:04:07 - Project Updates 1:05:00 - Sign Off

Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith
Donal Skehan: Home Kitchen

Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 32:22


This week, Gilly is talking about what home means to Irish TV chef, Donal Skehan.Donal has moved a lot in his massive career on TV, from Eurovision to Saturday Kitchen and on to Food Network in LA. Now, with wife Sofie and their two young boys, he's come home to Ireland. His 11th cook book, Home Kitchen, is a meditation on home, nostalgia and who he is now as a food writer. Check Gilly's Substack for Extra Bites from Donal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s All Music
Where's Me Mustache?

It’s All Music

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 65:18


The lads missed a week last week...only on Spotify but wanted to put together some good content to make up for it this week.So on this episode of "It's All Music" the lads decided to chat about Tuba's, charity festivals, Mickey Joe Harte, Eurovision, gigging abroad, Mickey Joe Harte, Home & Away, Irish TV "back in the day" and...oh yea...Mickey Joe Harte (Henny's BFF)Loads of chat, stories, laugh's and music in between with Carey singing a song near the end.From Carey, Henny & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENING! Support It's All Music On Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Life in Dublin
Mark and Eoin - Our love for terrible Irish TV

A Life in Dublin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 37:26


Mark and Eoin chat about the world of Irish TV!Get in touch! We really love to hear from you!!Emailalifeindublin@gmail.comOur Instagram Pageinstagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2023-11-01 Whitegates flood woes, why am I on standby, we need happier TV & more

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 138:37


Flooded nine times in two weeks - the people of Whitegate demand answers from Irish Water...If you book and pay for a flight in May, why are you on standby in October..Con says Irish TV is too dark and depressing - he's blaming the Freemasons & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tis Yourself
Tis Your Man from Love/Hate- Johnny Ward!!!

Tis Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 73:51


OH man, do we laugh in this chat!I am back this week with Irish TV star Johnny Ward, known for his roles as Paulie in Love/Hate and Ciarán in Fair City. Or as me and Johnny like to call him, the effin pr1ck hahaha!We talk about SO much, his new marriage, Irish dancing, scoring big roles and then having to wait for another job, failed TV shows and why he loves teaching young people. Johnny is one of those lovely people who is happy once he is working and has no ego about his job.I hope you all enjoy, please share, subscribe and leave me a rating! Go raibh mile mhaith agat XSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Money Players' Podcast
Nick Luck Daily Ep 846 - Minister won't budge on TV ads

In The Money Players' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 42:42


Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing podcast. Nick and Jane cover the Irish TV gambling advertising issue and the latest in the Denis Hogan case, plus they explore the ups and downs of the sales in the company of Sara Cumani, responsible for a pricey son of Frankel. Also at Tattersalls, Charlotte catches up with Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh following a productive week, while trainer Christopher Head welcomes the Wertheimer brothers to his stable and gives an update on his stars, and Zac Purton talks about his Melbourne Cup ride on Absurde, Romantic Warrior's bid to win at Flemington, Vincent Ho's controversial suspension and his friendly rivalry with Hugh Bowman. Outgoing TBA Chairman Julian Richmond-Watson reflects on his tenure and outlines the challenges ahead.

Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Ep 846 - Minister won't budge on TV ads

Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 42:42


Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing podcast. Nick and Jane cover the Irish TV gambling advertising issue and the latest in the Denis Hogan case, plus they explore the ups and downs of the sales in the company of Sara Cumani, responsible for a pricey son of Frankel. Also at Tattersalls, Charlotte catches up with Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh following a productive week, while trainer Christopher Head welcomes the Wertheimer brothers to his stable and gives an update on his stars, and Zac Purton talks about his Melbourne Cup ride on Absurde, Romantic Warrior's bid to win at Flemington, Vincent Ho's controversial suspension and his friendly rivalry with Hugh Bowman. Outgoing TBA Chairman Julian Richmond-Watson reflects on his tenure and outlines the challenges ahead.

SkyWatchTV Podcast
Five in Ten 9/18/23: Biden Time

SkyWatchTV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 15:00


Hunter Biden has been indicted on three gun-related charges, about the only things he's accused of that doesn't implicate his father. Meanwhile, the House begins its impeachment inquiry into the president, an odd kickoff to his reelection campaign. 5) Joe Biden's pay-to-play scheme unlikely to bring legal consequences; 4) CIA sharing intelligence with the Taliban; 3) Mexican UFO researcher recycles hoax “non-human mummies”; 2) NASA UFO report a big nothing; 1) Irish TV station reports on meteorite impact near Dublin that turns out to be hole dug by local lads. FOLLOW US! Twitter X: @SkyWatch_TV YouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Gift Grub: PK Reviews PK's Late Late Performance

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 4:05


Friday was a big night for Irish TV, with Patrick Kielty presenting his first Late Late Show. On this morning's Gift Grub, one of the former hosts of the show, the one and only Pat Kenny, joined Ian to give him his review.

In The Money Players' Podcast
Nick Luck Daily Ep 829 - Are we heading to Middle Earth?

In The Money Players' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 36:50


Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to have a canter through the racing headlines today. Among topics discussed are the Irish TV advertising crisis, the removal of Fakenham's New Year Fixture and the Keeneland Sale prices. With an eye to the St Leger, Nick talks to David Redvers about contender Middle Earth, while he gets the lowdown on returning Guineas heroines Cachet and Mawj from trainers George Boughey and Saeed Bin Suroor respectively. JA McGrath brings the first instalment from Hong Kong this season, while headteacher Nicky Jones of Clifton Green Primary, York, talks to us about Goldream's visit during National racehorse Week. Noel George, co-trainer of star French chaser Il Est Francais reflects on his seasonal debut at Auteuil and outlines plans for an Anglo-French campaign.

Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Ep 829 - Are we heading to Middle Earth?

Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 37:39


Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to have a canter through the racing headlines today. Among topics discussed are the Irish TV advertising crisis, the removal of Fakenham's New Year Fixture and the Keeneland Sale prices. With an eye to the St Leger, Nick talks to David Redvers about contender Middle Earth, while he gets the lowdown on returning Guineas heroines Cachet and Mawj from trainers George Boughey and Saeed Bin Suroor respectively. JA McGrath brings the first instalment from Hong Kong this season, while headteacher Nicky Jones of Clifton Green Primary, York, talks to us about Goldream's visit during National racehorse Week. Noel George, co-trainer of star French chaser Il Est Francais reflects on his seasonal debut at Auteuil and outlines plans for an Anglo-French campaign.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Government is proceeding with plans to ban daytime gambling ads

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 6:50


The Government is proceeding with plans to ban daytime gambling ads on television. This move could see Racing TV and Sky Sports Racing blocked on Irish TV.To get a reaction Jonathan spoke to Pierce Dargan, CEO of Equine Medi Record, and Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist at St John of Gods and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD.

The Jay Franze Show: Your backstage pass to the entertainment industry
Billy Yates: Grammy-Nominated Singer / Songwriter / Recording Artist (George Strait, Kenny Chesney, George Jones)

The Jay Franze Show: Your backstage pass to the entertainment industry

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 55:40


Prepare for an extraordinary episode of The Jay Franze Show as we welcome the incomparable Billy Yates, a Nashville-based Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, to our studio! With an astounding career spanning decades, Billy has left an indelible mark on the country music industry, and we're diving deep into his fascinating journey.From penning timeless hits for country icons like George Strait, Kenny Chesney, and Willie Nelson to co-writing George Jones classics like "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair," and the Grammy-winning "Choices," Billy Yates' songwriting prowess has shaped the heart of country music.Join us as we uncover Billy's adventures touring extensively across Europe, where he was crowned the European CMA Male Vocalist of the Year. With an incredible 13 number-1 singles on the European charts, Billy has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with his soulful voice and authentic storytelling.We'll explore his remarkable experiences as one of the first American artists to perform in China's former capital city, Xian, and his groundbreaking appearance on the popular Irish TV documentary Opry an luir. Discover how Billy Yates broke boundaries as the first American artist to record in the traditional Irish Gaelic language, bridging cultures through the power of music.Not limited to his artistic talents, Billy is a skilled record producer, having worked with major European and Australian artists and producing the final record of country music legend Charley Pride, "Music in My Heart."As we delve into his illustrious career, we'll hear about the honors bestowed upon him, including having a stretch of federal highway named "Billy Yates Highway" in his hometown of Missouri, an acknowledgment of his deep-rooted connections to his community and the impact of his music.Tune in for a captivating episode filled with compelling stories, unforgettable performances, and a journey through the rich tapestry of country music history. Whether you're a long-time fan or just getting to know Billy Yates, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves the essence of country music's soul.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Billy YatesRecorded: July 31, 2023LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comBilly Yates: https://billyyates.com Support the show

Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne
The power of one. How you can make a sustainable difference

Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 49:09


In the episode Ariana talks to Pat Kane a sustainability advocate and strategist, a speaker and a writer and the founder of reuzi, Ireland's one-stop shop for sustainably made, reusable goods and an educational hub on all things sustainable living.After leaving her home country of Brazil solo at 18 to pursue a career abroad Pat eventually moved to Ireland and after becoming a mom she embarked on a solo business journey offering sustainable products for the home. She is a regular guest on Irish TV and radio and is an advocate for the #Powerofone campaign showing people how we can all make a difference in the find against climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Money Players' Podcast
Nick Luck Daily Ep 785 - How serious is threat to Irish TV coverage?

In The Money Players' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 43:26


Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. First up, owner Martin Hughes joins the show to talk about his July Cup favourite Shaquille and explains the decision to opt for Rossa Ryan to ride the Ascot hero. Nick and Lee then dissect the complex issue surrounding the Irish government's intention to ban daytime betting advertising in the company of Paul Hensey, CEO of Assoiciated Irish Racecourses. Harold Kirk, the agent who signed at 310,000gns for yesterday's Tattersalls top lot tells Nick how he outbid two Australians on behalf of Willie Mullins, while Samantha Cunningham brings us her latest instalment from the National Stud. Neil Phillips and the Jockey Club executive chef Damian Adams provide food and drink.

Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Ep 785 - How serious is threat to Irish TV coverage?

Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 43:26


Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. First up, owner Martin Hughes joins the show to talk about his July Cup favourite Shaquille and explains the decision to opt for Rossa Ryan to ride the Ascot hero. Nick and Lee then dissect the complex issue surrounding the Irish government's intention to ban daytime betting advertising in the company of Paul Hensey, CEO of Assoiciated Irish Racecourses. Harold Kirk, the agent who signed at 310,000gns for yesterday's Tattersalls top lot tells Nick how he outbid two Australians on behalf of Willie Mullins, while Samantha Cunningham brings us her latest instalment from the National Stud. Neil Phillips and the Jockey Club executive chef Damian Adams provide food and drink.

Branson Country USA Podcasts
Billy Yates and all your Branson Country USA favorites!

Branson Country USA Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 46:03


This week we welcome Billy Yates! Billy Yates is a Nashville based, Grammy-nominated, singer/songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists such as George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Sara Evans, Gary Allan, Joe Nichols,
John Michael Montgomery, Daryle Singletary, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Gene Watson, Sammy Kershaw, Doug Stone, Rhonda Vincent, Willie Nelson, Leonard Cohen, and more. Yates also co-wrote the George Jones classics, “I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair” and the Grammy-award winning, “Choices”. A seasoned entertainer, Billy Yates also tours Europe extensively where he was recently named the European CMA Male Vocalist of the Year. With 13 number 1 singles on the European charts. Here at home, Yates has been featured on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry 50 times and has also appeared on TV shows such as Larry's Country Diner and Country's Family Reunion. In addition, Billy holds the distinct honor of being one of the first American artists to perform in China's former Capitol city, Xian. He is also the first American artist to be featured on the popular Irish TV documentary, Opry an luir and is the first American artist to record in the traditional Irish Gaelic language. As a record producer, Yates has produced a number of major European and Australian artists, plus a few US artists including country music legend, Charley Pride's last record, "Music in My Heart". Yates was recently honored by his home state of Missouri as they named a stretch of federal highway that runs through his hometown the "Billy Yates Highway". For more information visit BillyYates.com.

Here to Help
Why is having fun in a world that despises you a radical act?

Here to Help

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 30:55


This week's guest is, the inimitable, Ms. Panti Bliss. Panti is considered to be Ireland's foremost drag queen, “gender discombobulist” and “accidental activist.” Panti was the forerunner in Ireland's ‘Yes' campaign for marriage equality and in February 2015 she took to the stage of Dublin's Abbey Theatre to deliver a ten minute speech that was described as ""the most eloquent Irish speech"" in almost 200 years. It garnered support from RuPaul, Graham Norton, Stephen Fry, and Madonna. She is the recipient of a host of awards including the Award for contribution to Irish society - at the People of the Year Awards in 2014. In 2015 Panti's alter-ego Rory O'Neill was awarded an honorary degree from Trinity College Dublin for his contribution to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality. In 2016, following a reported 160% increase in HIV positive tests in Ireland between 2005 and 2015, as an advocate for others and small business owner, she turned the basement of her self named Panti Bar into a HIV testing center in a bid to help protect a new generation of young gay men. Panti was most recently on the Irish version of Dancing with the Stars, where Panti, aka Rory, performed out of drag, making Irish TV history with Ireland's first same sex dance couple appearing on screens across the country. Join us where we'll discuss Panti's activism, advocacy, and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland and beyond. 

Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Tanya O'Callaghan - How To Change The World Through Music

Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 80:13


 My guest today is an actual Rockstar! Tanya O'Callaghan has played bass with the likes of Guns and Roses and White Snake and is now playing with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden - my second favourite band of all time.  Crying in the Rain is one of my favourite songs of all time. I was listening to this song when I saw Tanya's message. She told me she was with White Snake about to go on stage! But she is not a full Rockstar. She is the one who does yoga before the show, drinks soda water instead of beer and goes to explore the cities she tours in by walking around the streets instead of partying. I asked her why and she answered "Music is my passport to making the world a better place."Tanya O'Callaghan is an established freelance musician/bassist, speaker and activist with an eclectic impressive career to date. Tanya began crafting her skills at home making a mark for herself on the Irish music scene early in her career, playing with just about every band around and regularly guesting in house bands for many high-profile Irish TV shows and artistsListen as we discuss:07:00- Burn 10:00 - Logistics 12:00 - Becoming the Rockstar 15:00 - Taking every opportunity 18:00 - Talent 21:00 - Ali's band 26:00 - Changing the world 32:00 - Understanding fate 37:00 - Humanity is dumb 41:30 - Motarian 47:00 - Humour 49:00 - Become the change 52:00 - Making excuses 1:00:00 - A privileged diet 1:04:00 - The source 1:05:00 - Highway to Health 1:08:00 - The only veggie in the village 1:09:00 - Thriving in chaos 1:12:00 - Just put it out 1:16:00 - Taking a break  Find out more about her work hereYouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Dermot & Dave
Irish TV Host Spills The Beans On Behind The Scenes On This Morning

Dermot & Dave

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 8:52


Presenter fallouts and whether or not you can fake it on TV. Brian Dowling divulges the truth about being friends with your co-host and speculates what the supposed spat between Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield could mean for the future of This Morning.

The Final Furlong Podcast
Classic Trials, Irish TV Rights Rebellion, Blackmore Controversy, Charles Byrnes in trouble... again

The Final Furlong Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 150:23


Join Emmet Kennedy and Sam Morgan as they review the classic trial wins of Savethelastdance, Eternal Hope, Military Order, San Antonio, and Arrest. Plus, they discuss Point Lonsdale's victory, Hamish's impressive performance, and the significance of Metier's Chester Cup win for Saffie Osborne's career. Additionally, the episode covers Rachael Blackmore's controversial ride and the Kilbeggan stewards' lack of action. They delve into Charles Byrnes' fine and jockey Gearoid Brouder's ban for breaching running and riding rules at Gowran Park. Furthermore, they explore the heated disagreement between trainer Tony Mullins and owner Paddy Kehoe regarding Princess Zoe, along with the ongoing civil war over media rights in Irish Racing and its potential fallout. Tune in to The Final Furlong Podcast for the latest insights and discussions in the world of horse racing. You won't want to miss this episode! Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conspiracy Clearinghouse
Reptiles of the Mind - The Reptilian Conspiracy

Conspiracy Clearinghouse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 57:42


EPISODE 82 | Reptiles of the Mind - The Reptilian Conspiracy (Big 'Uns 7) The conspirasphere thrives on the idea that things are not what they seem to be on the surface. And for some, the very people around us are not what they seem. Why, they might not even be human, at all. Some of the supposed “people” you see are actually shapeshifting aliens, possibly from somewhere in Orion, maybe from inside the hollow earth. In their true form, they are humanoid reptiles, and they thrive on pain and suffering. These loathsome creatures are either part of an ongoing, yet secret, struggle for control of our world, or they have already taken control of the reins and are farming us for their own purposes. You can see proof of this in some video footage where famous people's eyes temporarily look like a lizard's before snapping back to normal. Yes, as we begin the fourth year of Conspiracy Clearinghouse, we will finally take a look at the Reptilian conspiracy theory, which was actually the inspiration for starting this podcast in the first place, but it was just too big and too weird to tackle back in 2020. You could argue that the previous 81 episodes have been preparing us for this one. This is our third anniversary episode!  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Review us here or on IMDb! SECTIONS 03:06 - I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes - Blavatsky, Robert E. Howard, G. Warren Shufelt digs L.A. 07:56 - Serpentine Fire - Maurice Doreal & the Emerald Tablets of Thoth, Ken Johnson's V., pop culture, Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City has a secret 15:23 - Crawling King Snake - David "Son of the Godhead" Icke changes careers 23:03 - Song of the Black Lizard - Icke expands his mythology 26:09 - Alligator Twist - A breakdown of Reptilian "facts", Pizzagate gets in the mix 32:17 - The Union of the Snake - Stewart Swerdlow, bloodlines, the Council of 13, the Pindar, the Committee of 300 and the Round Table 38:49 - Big Lizard in My Backyard - Reptilian symbols, the Vatican, etymology 42:39 - Long Snake Moan - The Queens of Orion, Adam and Eve and sexy time; the pine cone spin path 45:00 - Fattening Frogs for Snakes - Signs of Reptilian possession, transdimensional demons 49:04 - Snake Song - Anthony Warner of Nashville celebrates Christmas 2020 with a bomb, California Christian surfer Matthew Coleman thought his kids were Reptilians; Dutch politician Thierry Baudet hates lots of things, including Reptilians Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Lizard people: the greatest political conspiracy ever created on Vox The Illuminati, QAnon, Lizard People, and Other Bizarre Conspiracy Theories on Spyscape The Emerald Tablets of Thoth The Atlantean as PDF Gold-Filled Tunnel Legend Didn't Pan Out at LA Times Map of the Lost Lizard City under Los Angeles Mapping Indigenous LA: Placemaking Through Digital Storytelling Alice Dixson + That Robinsons Galleria Snake: How the Urban Legend Came to Life David Icke on 9/11 and lizards in Buckingham Palace theories on BBC David Icke on Wogan video Icke 1991 interview with Gay Byrne on Irish TV post-Wogan video David Icke website Conspiracy theorist Icke cheered by thousands at anti-lockdown demo A Study of Reptilians by Aurora025 Behind the Belief: Lizard People  Conspiracy craze: why 12 million Americans believe alien lizards rule us A culture of conspiracy : apocalyptic visions in contemporary America by Michael Barkun Reptilians and the Council of 13 by Stewart Swerdlow The 13 Bloodlines of the Illuminati These Are The 13 Families In The World That Apparently Control Everything - From Politics To Terrorism The Pindar 'The Pentacle Of The Draco' - Fact or Fiction? Why were people of noble birth said to be ‘blue blooded'? on History Extra How to Spot the Reptilians Running the U.S. Government Brief Overview of our Reptilian Overlords The Reptilian Watch: Who's Posing as Human? from the WatcherFiles Reptoids Research Center website What Do Reptoids Look Like? Reptoids FAQs The Occult Reptilian Saga (also in Spanish) The Orion Queens - Honey of the Queens by Dan Winter and Deborah Louth The Birth of a Reptilian Host  Whale.to Reptilians pages Are These Reptilian Humanoid Eyes Real? on Snopes Justin Bieber May Have Transformed Into a Giant Reptile, 'Hundreds of Fans' Allege The bizarre origins of the lizard-people conspiracy theory embraced by the Nashville bomber, and how it's related to QAnon FBI Releases Report on Nashville Bombing Like QAnon's Capitol rioters, the Nashville bomber's lizard people theory is deadly serious QAnon Surfer Who Killed His Kids Was Radicalized by Lizard People Conspiracies A California Father Claims QAnon Conspiracy Led Him To Kill His 2 Children, FBI Says Dutch far-right leader claims world is governed by 'evil reptiles' Follow us on social for extra goodies: Facebook Twitter Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER

Above the Title: A Colin Farrell Podcast
Ordinary Decent Criminal

Above the Title: A Colin Farrell Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 112:53


On our inaugural episode we introduce the podcast, explain our rational for only covering the 21st century, and then break into a freewheeling discussion about the 2000 crime comedy Ordinary Decent Criminal. Trust us, nobody is less excited that we're starting things off with a Kevin Spacey vehicle but that's just how it worked out. Connor places this film in the lineage of Irish TV movies of the 1980s and the broader Irish New Wave. Cole says a bunch of cancelable things because he's dumb that he ends up cutting out of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voicenote
Episode 5: First, Second and Turd Dates with Ash Carroll and Naomi Redmond

The Voicenote

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 60:31


Back after a short hiatus to gather his thoughts, Pádraig chats to Ash Carroll and Naomi Redmond, two best gal pals, who together took Irish TV's by storm on the latest series of First Date's Ireland. Pádraig tells them how he knew the moment he saw them they were destined to be friends and over a couple of bottles of Prosecco, Dublin's newest and hottest ménage à trois really get to know one another!The trouple discuss Ash finding her new beau, Ross on national television, Naomi reveals how she fell in love with a felon from L.A and the girls have a gander at Pádraig's grindr before gay gasping at each other's disastrous dating stories and some chaotic submissions by The Voicenote listeners.You can find the girls on instagram, their handles are @ash_carroll1 and @naomiredmond_official.This podcast was recorded in the STUNNING @fuelhq studios on Camden Street, Dublin and is hosted by the devilishly handsome @Padraig_WMC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dermot & Dave
What's The Story: How One Irish TV Presenter And Tom Hanks Were Pen Pals

Dermot & Dave

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 9:30


Not too many people in Ireland can say that they had Tom Hanks write to them. For What's The Story, TV Presenter Aidan Power joined Dermot and Dave to share his lovely tale that involves Tom Hanks and a love for typewriters. Aidan has teamed up with Simon Delaney for a Go Loud Podcast called - 'GoLoud Selects'. New Episodes drop every Wednesday.

Midnight Train Podcast
”Hell's Belle” Gunness, aka Lady Bluebeard, aka ”The La Porte Ghoul”

Midnight Train Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 97:45


www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com  www.patreon.com/accidentaldads Belle Sorenson Gunness was initially born as Brynhild Paulsdatter Størseth; November 11, 1859, Selbu, Norway – April 28, 1908?, Lwas a Norwegian-Americ Standing six feet tall (183 cm) and weighing over 200 pounds (91 kg), she was a massive, physically strong woman.   Early years   Gunness' origins are a matter of some debate. Most of her biographers state that she was born on November 11, 1859, near the lake of Selbu, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, and christened Brynhild Paulsdatter Størset. Her parents were Paul Pedersen Størset (a stonemason) and Berit Olsdatter. She was the youngest of their eight children. They lived at Størsetgjerdet, a very small cotter's farm in Innbygda, 60 km southeast of Trondheim, the largest city in central Norway (Trøndelag).   An Irish TV documentary by Anne Berit Vestby aired on September 4, 2006, tells a common, but the unverified story about Gunness' early life. The story holds that, in 1877, Gunness attended a country dance while pregnant. There she was attacked by a man who kicked her in the abdomen, causing her to miscarry the child. The man, who came from a wealthy family, was never prosecuted by the Norwegian authorities. According to people who knew her, her personality changed substantially. The man who attacked her died shortly afterward. His cause of death was said to be stomach cancer. Growing up in poverty, Gunness took to milking and herding cattle the following year on a large, wealthy farm and served there for three years to pay for a trip across the Atlantic.   Following the example of a sister, Nellie Larson, who had emigrated to America earlier, Gunness moved to the United States in 1881 and assumed a more American-style name. Initially, In Chicago, while living with her sister and brother-in-law, she worked as a domestic servant, then got a job at a butcher's shop cutting up animal carcasses until her first marriage in 1884.   First Victim   In 1884, Gunness married Mads Ditlev Anton Sorenson in Chicago, Illinois, where, two years later, they opened a candy store. The business was unsuccessful, and the shop mysteriously burned down within a year. They collected the insurance, which paid for another home.   Some researchers tend to believe that the marriage to Sorenson produced no offspring. However, Neighbors gossiped about the babies since Belle never appeared to be pregnant. Other investigators report that the couple had four children: Caroline, Axel, Myrtle, and Lucy. Caroline and Axel died in infancy, allegedly of acute colitis. The symptoms of acute colitis — nausea, fever, diarrhea, and lower abdominal pain and cramping — are also symptoms of many forms of poisoning. Caroline's and Axel's lives were reportedly insured, and the insurance company paid.   A May 7, 1908 article in The New York Times states that two children belonging to Gunness and her husband Mads Sorensen were interred in her plot in Forest Home cemetery.   On June 13, 1900, Gunness and her family were counted on the United States Census in Chicago. The census recorded her as the mother of four children; only two were living: Myrtle A., 3, and Lucy B., 1. An adopted 10-year-old girl, possibly identified as Morgan Couch but later known as Jennie Olsen, was also counted in the household.   Sorenson died on July 30, 1900, reportedly the only day on which two life insurance policies on him overlapped. Both policies were active simultaneously, as one would expire that day, and the other would begin. The first doctor to see him thought he was suffering from strychnine poisoning. However, the Sorensons' family doctor had been treating him for an enlarged heart, and he concluded that heart failure caused death. An autopsy was considered unnecessary because the death was not thought suspicious. Sorenson died of cerebral hemorrhage that day. Gunness explained he had come home with a headache, and she provided him with quinine powder for the pain; she later checked on him, and he was dead.   She applied for the insurance money the day after her husband's funeral. Sorenson's relatives claimed Gunness had poisoned her husband to collect on the insurance. Surviving records suggest that an inquest was ordered. It is unclear, however, whether that investigation actually occurred or Sorenson's body was ever exhumed to check for arsenic, as his relatives demanded. The insurance companies awarded her $8,500 (about $299,838.51 in today's dollars), with which she bought a pig farm on the outskirts of La Porte, Indiana.   Suspicion of murder   In 1901, Gunness purchased a house on McClung Road. It's been reported that both the boat and carriage houses burned to the ground shortly after she acquired the property.   As she was preparing to move from Chicago to LaPorte, she became re-acquainted with a recent widower, Peter Gunness, also Norwegian-born. They were married in LaPorte on April 1, 1902; just one week after the ceremony, Peter's infant daughter died (of uncertain causes) while alone in the house with Belle. In December 1902, Peter himself met with a "tragic accident.” According to Belle, he reached for his slippers next to the kitchen stove when he was scalded with brine. She later declared that part of a sausage-grinding machine fell from a high shelf, causing a fatal head injury. A year later, Peter's brother, Gust, took Peter's older daughter, Swanhilde, to Wisconsin. She is the only child to have survived living with Belle.   Her husband's death netted Gunness another $3,000 (some sources say $4,000). Local people refused to believe that her husband could be so clumsy; he had run a hog farm on the property and was known to be an experienced butcher; the district coroner reviewed the case and unequivocally announced that he had been murdered. He convened a coroner's jury to look into the matter. Meanwhile, Jennie Olsen, then 14, was overheard confessing to a classmate: "My mama killed my papa. She hit him with a meat cleaver and he died. Don't tell a soul."   Jennie was brought before the coroner's jury but denied having said anything. Gunness, meanwhile, convinced the coroner that she was innocent of any wrongdoing. She did not mention that she was pregnant, which would have inspired sympathy, but in May 1903, a baby boy, Phillip, joined the family. In late 1906 Belle told neighbors that her foster daughter, Jennie Olsen, had gone away to a Lutheran College in Los Angeles (some neighbors were informed that it was a finishing school for young ladies). Jennie's body would later be recovered, buried on her adoptive mother's property.   Between 1903 and 1906, Belle continued to run her farm. In 1907 Gunness employed a single farm hand, Ray Lamphere, to help with chores.   The Suitors   Around the same time, Gunness inserted the following advertisement in the matrimonial columns of all the Chicago daily newspapers and those of other large midwestern cities:   “Personal — comely widow who owns a large farm in one of the finest districts in La Porte County, Indiana, desires to make the acquaintance of a gentleman equally well provided, with view of joining fortunes. No replies by letter considered unless sender is willing to follow answer with personal visit. Triflers need not apply.”   Several middle-aged men of means responded to Gunness' ads. One of her ads was answered by a Wisconsin farmhand, Henry Gurholt. After traveling to La Porte, Gurholt wrote his family, saying that he liked the farm, was in good health, and requested that they send him seed potatoes. When they failed to hear from him, the family contacted Gunness. She told them Gurholt had gone off with horse traders to Chicago. She kept his trunk and fur overcoat.   Another one was John Moe, who arrived from Elbow Lake, Minnesota. He had brought more than $1,000 with him to pay off her mortgage, or so he told neighbors, whom Gunness introduced him to as her cousin. He disappeared from her farm within a week of his arrival.  Although no one ever saw Moe again, a carpenter who did occasional work for Gunness observed that Moe's trunk remained in her house, along with more than a dozen others.   Next came George Anderson from Tarkio, Missouri, who, like Peter Gunness and John Moe, was an immigrant from Norway.   During dinner with Anderson, she raised the issue of her mortgage. Anderson agreed that he would pay the debt off if they decided to get hitched. Late that night, Anderson awoke to see her standing over him, holding a burning, almost spent candle in her hand and with a strange, sinister expression on her face. Without uttering a word, she ran from the room. Anderson fled from the house, soon taking a train to Missouri.   The suitors kept coming, but none of them, except for Anderson, ever left the Gunness farm. By this time, she had begun ordering massive trunks to be delivered to her home. Hack driver Clyde Sturgis delivered many of these trunks to her from La Porte. He later remarked how the heavyset woman would lift these enormous trunks "like boxes of marshmallows,” tossing them onto her broad shoulders and carrying them into the house. She kept the shutters of her house closed day and night; farmers traveling past the dwelling at night saw her digging in the hog pen.   Ole B. Budsberg, an elderly widower from Iola, Wisconsin, showed up next. He was last seen alive at the La Porte Savings Bank on April 6, 1907, when he mortgaged his Wisconsin land, signing a deed and obtaining several thousand dollars in cash. Ole B. Budsberg's sons, Oscar and Mathew Budsberg, had no idea that their father had gone off to visit Gunness. When they finally discovered his destination, they wrote to her; she promptly responded, saying she had never seen their father.   Several other middle-aged men appeared and disappeared in brief visits to the Gunness farm throughout 1907. Then, in December 1907, Andrew Helgelien, a bachelor farmer from Aberdeen, South Dakota, wrote to her and Belle was all about it. The pair exchanged many letters until a letter came that overwhelmed Helgelien, written in Gunness' careful handwriting and dated January 13, 1908. This letter was later found at the Helgelien farm. It read:   “To the Dearest Friend in the World: No woman in the world is happier than I am. I know that you are now to come to me and be my own. I can tell from your letters that you are the man I want. It does not take one long to tell when to like a person, and you I like better than anyone in the world, I know. Think how we will enjoy each other's company. You, the sweetest man in the whole world. We will be all alone with each other. Can you conceive of anything nicer? I think of you constantly. When I hear your name mentioned, and this is when one of the dear children speaks of you, or I hear myself humming it with the words of an old love song, it is beautiful music to my ears. My heart beats in wild rapture for you, My Andrew, I love you. Come prepared to stay forever.”   Yikes….   In response to her letter, Helgelien flew to her side in January 1908. He arrived with a check for $2,900, the entire savings he had drawn from his local bank. A few days after Helgelien arrived, he and Gunness appeared at the Savings Bank in La Porte and deposited the check. Helgelien vanished a few days later, but Gunness appeared at the Savings Bank to make a $500 deposit and another deposit of $700 in the State Bank. At this time, she started to have problems with her farmhand, Ray Lamphere.   In March 1908, Gunness sent several letters to a farmer and horse dealer in Topeka, Kansas named Lon Townsend, inviting him to visit her; he decided to put off the visit until spring and thus did not see her before a fire at her farm. Gunness was also in correspondence with a man from Arkansas and sent him a letter dated May 4, 1908. He would have visited her, but didn't because of the fire at her farm. Gunness allegedly promised marriage to a suitor Bert Albert, which did not go through because of his lack of wealth.   Turning Point   The hired hand Ray Lamphere was deeply in love with Gunness; he performed any chore for her, no matter how gruesome. He became jealous of the many men who arrived to court his employer and began making scenes. She fired him on February 3, 1908. Shortly after dispensing with Lamphere, she presented herself at the La Porte courthouse. She declared that her former employee was not in his right mind and was a menace to the public. She somehow convinced local authorities to hold a sanity hearing. Lamphere was pronounced sane and released. Gunness was back a few days later to complain to the sheriff that Lamphere had visited her farm and argued with her. She contended that he threatened her family and had Lamphere arrested for trespassing.   Lamphere returned again and again to see her, but she told him to kick rocks each time. Lamphere made thinly disguised threats. Like on one occasion, he confided to farmer William Slater, "Helgelien won't bother me no more. We fixed him for keeps." Helgelien had long since disappeared from the area, or so it was believed. However, his brother, Asle Helgelien, was disturbed when Andrew failed to return home and he wrote to Belle in Indiana, asking her about his sibling's whereabouts. Gunness wrote back, telling Asle Helgelien that his brother was not at her farm and probably went to Norway to visit relatives. Asle Helgelien said he did not believe his brother would do that. He believed his brother was still in the La Porte area, the last place he was seen or heard from. Gunness, being the ballsy bitch she was, told him that if he wanted to come and look for his brother, she would help conduct a search, but she cautioned him that searching for missing persons was an expensive proposition. If she were to be involved in such a manhunt, she stated, Asle Helgelien should be prepared to pay her for her efforts. Asle Helgelien did come to La Porte, but not until May.   Ray Lamphere represented an unresolved danger to Belle, and now Asle Helgelien was making inquiries that could very well send her to the gallows. She told a lawyer in La Porte, M.E. Leliter, that she feared for her life and her children's. Ray Lamphere, she said, had threatened to kill her and burn her house down. She wanted to make out a will just in case Lamphere followed through with his threats. Leliter, the attorney, complied and drew up her will. She left her entire estate to her children and left Leliter's office. She went to one of the La Porte banks holding the mortgage for her property and, not suspiciously at all, paid it off. However, she did not go to the police to tell them about Lamphere's allegedly life-threatening conduct. The reason for this, most historical, true crime nerds agree, was that there hadn't been any threats; she was merely setting the stage for her own arson. Joe Maxson, who had been hired to replace Ray Lamphere in February 1908, awoke in the early hours of April 28, 1908, smelling smoke in his room on the second floor of the Gunness house. He opened the hall door to a shit load of flames. Maxson screamed Gunness' name and those of her children but got no response. He slammed the door and then, in his tighty whiteys, leaped from the second-story window of his room, barely surviving the fire that was closing in around him. He raced to town to get help, but by the time the old-fashioned hook and ladder firetruck arrived at the farm at early dawn, the farmhouse was a big ol' pile of smoking ruins. Four bodies were found inside the house. One of the bodies was that of a woman who could not immediately be identified as Gunness, since she had been decapitated. The head was never found. The bodies of her children were found still in their beds. County Sheriff Smutzer had somehow heard about Lamphere's alleged threats, so he took one look at the carnage and quickly went after the former handyman. Attorney Leliter came forward to recount his tale about Gunness' will and how she feared Lamphere would kill her and her family and, coincidentally, burn her house down.   Lamphere reeeeeally didn't help his own cause. The moment Sheriff Smutzer confronted him and before the lawman uttered a word, Lamphere exclaimed, "Did Widow Gunness and the kids get out all right?" He was then told about the fire, but he denied having anything to do with it, claiming that he was not near the farm when the blaze occurred. A young lil dude, John Solyem, was brought forward. He said he was watching the Gunness place and saw Lamphere running down the road from the Gunness house just before the structure erupted in flames. Lamphere snorted to the boy: "You wouldn't look me in the eye and say that!"   "Yes, I will,” replied Solyem. "You found me hiding behind the bushes and you told me you'd kill me if I didn't get out of there." Lamphere was arrested and charged with murder and arson. Then scores of investigators, sheriff's deputies, coroner's men, and many volunteers began to search the ruins for evidence.   The headless woman's body was a massive concern to La Porte residents. C. Christofferson, a neighboring farmer, looked at the charred remains of this body and said that it was not the remains of Belle Gunness. As did another farmer, L. Nicholson, and so did Mrs. Austin Cutler, an old friend of Gunness. More of Gunness' old friends, Mrs. May Olander and Mr. Sigward Olsen, arrived from Chicago. They examined the remains of the headless woman and said it was't Belle Gunness.   Doctors then measured the remains and, making allowances for the body's missing neck and head, stated the corpse was that of a woman who stood five feet three inches tall and weighed no more than 150 pounds. Friends and neighbors, as well as the La Porte dressmakers who made her dresses and other garments, swore that Gunness was taller than 5'8" and weighed between 180 and 200 pounds. Remember, she was a large woman who could toss around clothing trunks like they were frisbees. Detailed measurements of the body were compared with those on file with several La Porte stores where she purchased her apparel.   When the two sets of measurements were compared, the authorities concluded that the headless woman could not possibly have been Belle Gunness, even when the ravages of the fire on the body were considered. (The flesh was severely burned but intact). Moreover, Dr. J. Meyers examined the internal organs of the dead woman. He sent the stomach contents of the victims to a pathologist in Chicago, who reported months later that the organs contained lethal doses of (dun dun dunnnn)...strychnine. Gunness' dentist, Dr. Ira P. Norton, said that if the teeth/dental work of the headless corpse had been located, he could definitely ascertain if it was, for sure, Belle Gunness. Enter Louis "Klondike" Schultz, a former miner, who was hired to build a sluice and begin sifting the debris (as more bodies were unearthed, the sluice was used to isolate human remains on a larger scale). What the flying FUCK is a sluice you may be asking your obviously intelligent self. Well, it's a sliding gate or other devices for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a locked gate. On May 19, 1908, a piece of bridgework was found consisting of two human, canine teeth, their roots still attached, porcelain teeth and gold crown work in between. Norton, her dentists, identified them as work done for Gunness. As a result, Coroner Charles Mack officially concluded that the adult female body discovered in the burned debris was Belle Gunness. Even though NOTHING ELSE LINES UP.   Asle Helgelien arrived in La Porte and told Sheriff Smutzer that he believed his brother had met with foul play at Gunness' hands. Then, the new farmhand, Joe Maxson came forward with information that could not be ignored: He told the Sheriff that Gunness had ordered him to bring loads of dirt by wheelbarrow to a large area surrounded by a high wire fence where the hogs were fed. Maxson said that there were many deep depressions in the ground that had been covered by dirt. These filled-in holes, Gunness had told Maxson, were nothing but garbage. She wanted the ground made level, so he filled in the depressions.   Sheriff Smutzer took a dozen men back to the farm and began to dig. On May 3, 1908, the diggers unearthed the body of Belle's stepdaughter, Jennie Olson (who vanished in December 1906). Then they found the small bodies of two unidentified children. Subsequently, the body of Andrew Helgelien was unearthed (his overcoat was found to be worn by Ray Lamphere). As days progressed and the gruesome work continued, one body after another was discovered in Gunness' hog pen:    So, let's run through these poor, unfortunate souls.   Ole B. Budsberg of Iola, Wisconsin, (vanished May 1907);   Thomas Lindboe, who had left Chicago and had gone to work as a hired man for Gunness three years earlier;   Henry Gurholdt of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, who had gone to wed her a year earlier, taking $1,500 to her; a watch corresponding to one belonging to Gurholdt was found with a body;   Olaf Svenherud, from Chicago;   John Moe of Elbow Lake, Minnesota; his watch was found in Lamphere's possession;   Olaf Lindbloom, age 35 from Wisconsin.   Reports of other possible victims began to come in:   William Mingay, a coachman of New York City, who had left that city on April 1, 1904;   Herman Konitzer of Chicago who disappeared in January 1906;   Charles Edman of New Carlisle, Indiana;   George Berry of Tuscola, Illinois;   Christie Hilkven of Dovre, Barron County, Wisconsin, who sold his farm and came to La Porte in 1906;   Chares Neiburg, a 28-year-old Scandinavian immigrant who lived in Philadelphia, told friends that he was going to visit Gunness in June 1906 and never came back — he had been working for a saloon keeper and took $500 with him;   John H. McJunkin of Coraopolis (near Pittsburgh) left his wife in December 1906 after corresponding with a La Porte woman;   Olaf Jensen, a Norwegian immigrant of Carroll, Indiana, wrote his relatives in 1906 he was going to marry a wealthy widow at La Porte;   Henry Bizge of La Porte who disappeared June 1906 and his hired man named Edward Canary of Pink Lake Ill who also vanished 1906;   Bert Chase of Mishawaka, Indiana sold his butcher shop and told friends of a wealthy widow and that he was going to look her up; his brother received a telegram supposedly from Aberdeen, South Dakota claiming Bert had been killed in a train wreck; his brother investigated and found the telegram was fictitious;   Tonnes Peterson Lien of Rushford, Minnesota, is alleged to have disappeared April 2, 1907;   A gold ring marked "S.B. May 28, 1907" was found in the ruins;   A hired man named George Bradley of Tuscola, Illinois is alleged to have gone to La Porte to meet a widow and three children in October 1907;   T.J. Tiefland of Minneapolis is alleged to have come to see Gunness in 1907;   Frank Riedinger a farmer of Waukesha, Wisconsin, came to Indiana in 1907 to marry and never returned;   Emil Tell, a Swede from Kansas City, Missouri, is alleged to have gone in 1907 to La Porte;   Lee Porter of Bartonville, Oklahoma separated from his wife and told his brother he was going to marry a wealthy widow at La Porte;   John E. Hunter left Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 1907 after telling his daughters he was going to marry a wealthy widow in Northern Indiana.   Two other Pennsylvanians — George Williams of Wapawallopen and Ludwig Stoll of Mount Yeager — also left their homes to marry in the West.   Abraham Phillips, a railway man of Burlington, West Virginia, left in the winter of 1907 to go to Northern Indiana and marry a rich widow — a railway watch was found in the debris of the house.   Benjamin Carling of Chicago, Illinois, was last seen by his wife in 1907 after telling her that he was going to La Porte to secure an investment with a wealthy widow; he brought $1,000 from an insurance company and borrowed money from several investors as well; in June 1908 his widow was able to identify his remains from La Porte's Pauper's cemetery by the contour of his skull and three missing teeth; $1000 at that time is approximately $31,522.45 today.   Aug. Gunderson of Green Lake, Wisconsin;   Ole Oleson of Battle Creek, Michigan;   Lindner Nikkelsen of Huron, South Dakota;   Andrew Anderson of Lawrence, Kansas;   Johann Sorensen of St. Joseph, Missouri;   A possible victim was a man named Hinkley;   Reported unnamed victims were:   a daughter of Mrs. H. Whitzer of Toledo, Ohio, who had attended Indiana University near La Porte in 1902;   an unknown man and woman are alleged to have disappeared in September 1906, the same night Jennie Olson went missing. Gunness claimed they were a Los Angeles "professor" and his wife who had taken Jennie to California;   a brother of Miss Jennie Graham of Waukesha, Wisconsin, who had left her to marry a rich widow in La Porte but vanished;   a hired man from Ohio age 50 name unknown is alleged to have disappeared and Gunness became the "heir" to his horse and buggy;   an unnamed man from Montana told people at a resort he was going to sell Gunness his horse and buggy, which were found with several other horses and buggies at the farm.   Most of the remains found on the property could not be identified. Because of the crude recovery methods, the number of individuals unearthed on the Gunness farm is unknown but is believed to be approximately twelve. On May 19, 1908, the remains of approximately seven unknown victims were buried in two coffins in unmarked graves in the pauper's section of LaPorte's Pine Lake Cemetery. Andrew Helgelien and Jennie Olson are buried in La Porte's Patton Cemetery, near Peter Gunness.   So, here's the even MORE fucked up part… if it's possible.   Ray Lamphere was arrested on May 22, 1908, and tried for murder and arson. He denied the charges of arson and murder that were filed against him. His defense hinged on the assertion that the body was not that of that big ol' girl, Belle Gunness.   Lamphere's lawyer, Wirt Worden, developed evidence that contradicted Norton's identification of the teeth and bridgework. A local jeweler testified that though the gold in the bridgework had emerged from the fire almost undamaged, the fierce heat of the fire had melted the gold plating on several watches and items of gold jewelry. Local doctors replicated the fire conditions by attaching a similar dental bridgework to a human jawbone and placing it in a blacksmith's forge. The natural teeth crumbled and disintegrated; the porcelain teeth came out pocked and pitted, and the gold parts melted (both the artificial elements were damaged to a greater degree than those in the bridgework offered as evidence of Gunness' identity). The hired hand Joe Maxson and another man also testified that they'd seen "Klondike" Schultz take the bridgework out of his pocket and plant it just before it was "discovered.” Lamphere was found guilty of arson but acquitted of murder. On November 26, 1908, he was sentenced to 20 years in State Prison (in Michigan City). He died of tuberculosis the next year on December 30, 1909.   On January 14, 1910, the Rev. E. A. Schell came forward with a confession that Lamphere was said to have made to him while the clergyman was comforting the dying man. In it, Lamphere revealed Gunness' crimes and swore that she was still alive. Lamphere had stated to the Reverend Schell and a fellow convict, Harry Meyers, shortly before his death that he had not murdered anyone but had helped Gunness bury many of her victims. When a victim arrived, she made him comfortable, charming him and cooking a large meal. She then drugged his coffee, and when the man was all fucked up, she split his head with a meat chopper. Sometimes she would simply wait for the suitor to go to bed and then enter the bedroom by candlelight and chloroform the hapless sap. A powerful woman, Gunness would then carry the body to the basement, place it on a table, and dissect it. She then bundled the remains and buried these in the hog pen and on the grounds around the house. Thanks to her second husband's instruction, Peter Gunness, the butcher, Belle had become an expert at dissection. To save time, she sometimes poisoned her victims' coffee with strychnine. (Um… the first husband) She also varied her disposal methods, sometimes dumping the corpse into the hog-scalding vat and covering the remains with quicklime. Lamphere even stated that if Belle was overly tired after murdering one of her victims, she merely chopped up the remains and, in the middle of the night, stepped into her hog pen and fed the remains to the hogs.   Lamphere also cleared up the mysterious question of the headless female corpse found in Gunness's home's smoking remains. Gunness had lured this woman from Chicago on the pretense of hiring her as a housekeeper only days before she decided to make her permanent escape from La Porte. Gunness, according to Lamphere, had drugged the woman, then bashed in her head and decapitated the body, taking the head, which had weights tied to it, to a swamp where she threw it into deep water. Then, she chloroformed her children, smothered them to death, and dragged their small bodies, along with the headless corpse, to the basement.   She dressed the female corpse in her old clothing, and removed her false teeth, placing these beside the headless corpse to assure it being identified as Belle Gunness. She then torched the house and fled. Lamphere had helped her, he admitted, but she didn't take off by the road where he waited for her after the fire had been set. She had betrayed her one-time partner in crime in the end by cutting across open fields and then disappearing into the woods. Some accounts suggest that Lamphere admitted that he took her to Stillwell (a town about nine miles from La Porte) and saw her off on a train to Chicago.   Lamphere said that Gunness was a rich woman, that she had murdered 42 men by his count, and maybe more, and had taken amounts from them ranging from $1,000 to $32,000. She had allegedly accumulated more than $250,000 through her murder schemes over the years—a considerable fortune for those days (about 10 million dollars, today). She had a small amount remaining in one of her savings accounts, but local banks later admitted that she had withdrawn most of her money shortly before the fire. Gunness withdrawing most of her money suggested that she was planning to evade the law. Gunness was, for several decades, allegedly seen or sighted in cities and towns throughout the United States. Friends, acquaintances, and amateur detectives apparently spotted her on the streets of Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. As late as 1931, Gunness was reported alive and living in a Mississippi town, where she supposedly owned a great deal of property and lived the life of a respected woman. Sheriff Smutzer, for more than 20 years, received an average of two reports a month. She became part of American criminal folklore, a female Sasquatch, if you will.   Gunness's three children's bodies were found in the home's wreckage, but the headless adult female corpse found with them was never positively identified. Gunness' true fate is unknown; La Porte residents were divided between believing that Lamphere killed her and that she had faked her own death. In 1931, a woman known as "Esther Carlson" was arrested in Los Angeles for poisoning August Lindstrom for money. Two people who had known Gunness claimed to recognize her from photographs, but the identification was never proved. Carlson died while awaiting trial.   So, what the fuck happened to “Hell's Belle”??   The body believed to be that of Belle Gunness was buried next to her first husband at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois.   On November 5, 2007, with the permission of descendants of Belle's sister, the headless body was exhumed from Gunness' grave in Forest Home Cemetery by a team of forensic anthropologists and graduate students from the University of Indianapolis to learn her true identity. It was initially hoped that a sealed envelope flap on a letter found at the victim's farm would contain enough DNA to be compared to that of the body. Unfortunately, there was not enough DNA, so efforts continue to find a reliable source for comparison purposes, including the disinterment of other bodies and contact with known living relatives.   As far as we know… Belle Gunness, the wicked Norwegian bitch… got away with So. Many. Murders… including her own.   Movies   https://deluxevideoonline.org/our-tens-list-faked-deaths-in-movies/

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast
TV Guidance Counselor Episode 529: Damon Blake

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 116:28


January 15-21, 1994 This week Ken welcomes Try Channel All-Star and all around fine Irish humor machine Damon Blake to the show. Ken and Damon discuss Ken and Damon's terrorization by Ed Sheeran, moving around a lot, whatever the Hell the deal is with Boston, living in Texas, how nobody in Ireland actually wears crosses, how social media is like homework, not watching your friends Social Media, how Ken is a fraud, being the Mind Hunter of Heterosexuality, FTD playing Dr with a Cock mug, Avery Brooks, Star Trek, being sponsored by Vaseline, Ken's punk rock days, getting in fights with neo-Nazis, Japanese shows, Documental, the kung fu of comedy, Bruce Campbell, Briscoe County Jr, Jack of All Trades, having a stack of things to watch, TekWar, the nature of fame today, sex cults, misdirection, Patrick Stewart's Days of Future Past PRE-X-MEN, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Tom Arnold, the Tom vs Roseanne public battles, The "Who's Jackie?" story, Joss Whedon, Comic Relief (USA), the aversion to violence young people have, how right wingers are not funny, awful audiences, Baywatch, The George Carlin Show, being in debt to mobsters, VR Ken Reid, Sam Raimi, staying up all night, Late Night talk shows, Spock, Irish TV, The John Laroquette Show, Dan Harmon, State Run TV, Irish people doing impressions of other Irish people, Bonecrushers, Voyager, Ken's New England Patriots connection to Putin, how all shows should end either in a time loop or a snow globe, Dellamorte Dellamore (aka Cemetery Man), Rescue 911, severe burns, the Fraiser 9-11 conspiracy, Rolling Thunder, Tommy Lee Jones, Grace Under Fire, Sex Killers using Sex as a Weapon, The X-Files, Irish guilt, Rawhead Rex, use of the word "suck" on TV, Ken's mother's favorite swear, sending the podcast into space, Shatz PA, and getting a dick cut off.