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To hear the full episode and gain access the entire archive of deep historical research, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon!   Aaron and Max discuss the 2019 Martin Scorsese film, The Irishman. The film stars Robert DeNiro as an Irish-American hitman and Al Pacino as the notorious Teamster president, Jimmy Hoffa. The film is based on the book, I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt. We recommend that people watch the film before listening since we don't attempt to give any organized synopsis, nor do we avoid spoilers. Listen at your own risk! Music: "Silent Motion" by Mock Orange Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!

Andy Culligan, an Irishman based in Austria is building a global online marketing business. Recently named Marketer of the Year at the 2025 Tekpon Awards, Culligan is CEO and co-founder of Purple Path, an outsourced marketing business, which recorded half a million euros in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, alone. The business is bootstrapped by a €700,000 founders' investment.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

This week we can't get enough of a saucy Irishman. We watched The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)...the Bond movie, he stepped away from James Bond to do...or was that the Taylor of Panama....or The Matador....sorry, I was getting lost in his eyes. This is a dusting off of an old, behind the Patreon Paywall episode, so be kind about the fact that my voice has aged terribly.  Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us everywhere! How will The Thomas Crown Affair hold up?  Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Matt, Daniel   Directed by John McTiernan Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison, Fritz Weaver, Charles Keating, Mark Margolis, Faye Dunaway

This week we can't get enough of a saucy Irishman. We watched The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)...the Bond movie, he stepped away from James Bond to do...or was that the Taylor of Panama....or The Matador....sorry, I was getting lost in his eyes. This is a dusting off of an old, behind the Patreon Paywall episode, so be kind about the fact that my voice has aged terribly.  Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us everywhere! How will The Thomas Crown Affair hold up?  Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Matt, Daniel   Directed by John McTiernan Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison, Fritz Weaver, Charles Keating, Mark Margolis, Faye Dunaway

Robert was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn New York. He began his professional acting career in 2000 on the HBO hit show THE SOPRANOS where he played Eugene Pontecorvo. He appeared on the Sopranos for 3 Seasons and it culminated in his breakout performance in "Members Only" in which won an Emmy Award for Best Dramatic Episode in 2006. New York native Funaro is known worldwide for portraying mobster Eugene Pontecorvo in HBO's critically acclaimed series The Sopranos and several other familiar characters from television shows and movies (The Irishman, American Gangster, Ray Donovan, Law & Order, etc.) However, behind the wiseguy we see on screen is the boy from Coney Island-friend, family man, director, and chef! He's guest starred in many Law & Order episodes, "The Sinner" with Jessica Biel as her father in law Ron Tannetti. Martin Scorcese's "Vinyl" and a regular on Ray Donovan. His films include, American Gangster-Not Fade Away-The Irishman and multiple independent films-such as Charlie Mantle and Critical Acclaim. Homemade 8 Soprano Stories and 8 Homemade Recipes is his first attempt at writing a book about his life on THE SOPRANOS and also carrying on the legacy of his Mama Anna Funaro's great families cooking ideas. Including his Dad-Vincent, Sister Anne, and Linda. He is always forever thankful to God and his family for their love and support. In this tasteful narrative, Robert talks about his long-time friendship with James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) and how James helped him become a cast member of The Sopranos. Highlighting 8 of his favorite episodes featuring Eugene, Robert gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the greatest television show in history with entertaining personal stories and interactions with fellow actors. To top it off, Robert shares his favorite signature recipes. He passionately believes food brings everyone together–and there is no better place for a man to feel fulfilled than in the comfort of his kitchen! So, turn up the stove, tie on the apron, and get ready to Cucinare and Mangia!!

We're going back 40 years to one of the most iconic nights in Irish sporting history. On June 8, 1985, at Loftus Road in London, Barry McGuigan became WBA featherweight champion of the world, defeating Eusebio Pedroza in front of a roaring, emotionally charged crowd. It wasn't just a boxing match — it was a moment that transcended sport. An Irishman from Clones, cheered on by Catholics and Protestants alike, in the middle of the Troubles. Today, Barry joins us on The Rocky Road to relive that unforgettable night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) join for the final Martin Scorsese themed movie focus special.   This week, it's the Corruption Themed Trilogy: WOLF OF WALL STREET, THE IRISHMAN & KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON!     TOPICS DISCUSSED: *Why are these well-intended misfires somewhat dull & rather inaccurate? *Why does Wolf of Wall Street feel as divisive as Scarface? *Why were some of the actors in The Irishman unfairly thrown under the bus for playing underveloped characters? *Why did Scorsese get too derivative of his own style here? *And a neat clip at the end of a Scorsese 2019 BBC1 Radio Interview where he discussed the on-going arguments about running time and movie lengths.      

Sometimes comics start down unusual career paths (at least for a comic). How about accountancy? Bob Newhart famously plied that trade early in life. And today's Legend -- Ray Romano -- figured out his comedy path after studying accountancy in college. We suspect that Ray can hire out for an accountant these days after a career that includes a wildly successful sitcom, juicy voice acting roles, frequent guest spots on television (sometimes in dramatic roles), and a little professional poker tossed in the mix. Ray's family friendly brand of humor has gone down well with audiences since he first emerged in the late 1980s. Everybody Loves Raymond debuted in 1996 and launched him to the next level, along with wining him three Emmy awards over nine seasons. Most recently Ray has started taking dramatic roles as in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" and he continues to be a popular draw on the standup stage. As always find extended cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Ray? The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson was legendary for the comics it featured early in their careers. Here's Ray from his first Tonight Show appearance in 1991. https://youtu.be/1VcdnqH0PJc?si=wuX4NQ1GyzRopK6h Everybody Loves Raymond was a smash focusing on the day-to-day live of a large Italian family. Here are some highlights. https://youtu.be/r6uuxO-sHT0?si=JuYxQDhW_M-kP5FD Ray is a key part of the Ice Age animated movie franchise playing Manny the Wooly Mammoth with just the right amount of sarcasm and grumpiness! https://youtu.be/mVkDXaeqkHA?si=4_YmPEmIuJ_3M1Hg

Tom Fleischman: Cinema, Scorsese & the Art of the MixIn this immersive episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with Oscar-winning re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman to uncover the nuanced, behind-the-scenes craft of cinematic sound. With decades of experience, Tom offers a rare glimpse into the audio side of filmmaking, where emotion is built not just through visuals, but through every carefully chosen sound.From his early days splicing tape by ear to mixing iconic films like Goodfellas, School of Rock, and The Irishman, Tom shares personal stories and surprising insights from his legendary collaborations, especially with Martin Scorsese. The conversation spans the evolution of sound editing, the intuition behind great mixes, and why sometimes the hardest thing to get right is a single vowel.Highlights include:The challenges and creativity behind mixing films such as Hugo and Gangs of New YorkWhat a re-recording mixer actually does—and why it's more grit than glamourThe mystery and magic of cataloguing forgotten sound effectsBehind-the-scenes tales from awards season, including rejection and red carpet dramaThe art of “invisible” mixing and why audio is the ultimate cinematic illusionPacked with anecdotes—like Daniel Day-Lewis bringing intensity and precision even to his ADR sessions, and Jack Nicholson's Oscar-night wisdom—this episode is a must-listen for filmmakers, sound enthusiasts, or anyone curious about how the soul of a film is often found in what we hear.

L'esercito giapponese riesce finalmente nel difficile scopo di conquistare le fortificazioni di Port Arthur. Tuttavia la guerra a terra finirà per divenire uno stallo. Lo scontro fra i due imperi verrà deciso in una delle battaglie navali più importanti della storia. Le conseguenze dell conflitto russo-giapponese avranno ripercussioni geopolitiche di lunghissimo termine.Seguimi su Instagram: @laguerragrande_podcastSe vuoi contribuire con una donazione sul conto PayPal: podcastlaguerragrande@gmail.comScritto e condotto da Andrea BassoMontaggio e audio: Andrea BassoFonti dell'episodio:Jesse Alexander, World War Zero - The Russo Japanese War 1904-1905, The Great War, 2022 Herbert Bix, Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan, HarperCollins, 2000  Georges Blond, Admiral Togo, Jarrolds Publishers, 1961  Noel Busch, The Emperor's Sword: Japan vs Russia in the Battle of Tsushima, Funk and Wagnalls, 1969  Shannon R. Butler, Voyage to Tsuhima, Naval History 26, 2012  Franco Cardini, Sergio Valzania, La scintilla: da Tripoli a Sarajevo. Come l'Italia provocò la Prima Guerra Mondiale, Mondadori, 2014  Micheal Clodfelter, Warfare and Armed Conflicts, a statistical reference, Volume II 1900–91, McFarland, 2017  Richard Connaughton, Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear, Cassell, 2003  J. Corbett, Maritime Operations In The Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905, Naval Institute Press, 1915  Marc Ferro, Nicholas II: Last of the Tsars, Oxford University Press, 1995  Orlando Figes, A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891-1924, Jonathan Cape, 1996Robert Forczyk, Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship, Yellow Sea 1904–05, Osprey, 2009  R. Garson, Three Great Admirals – One Common Spirit?, The Naval Review 87, 1999  Andrew Gordon, Social Protest In Imperial Japan: The Hibiya Riot of 1905, Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus 12, 2014  Stephen Gwynn, Spring Rice to Robert H. M. Ferguson. The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice: A Record, Houghton Mifflin, 1929  Kyung Moon Hwang, A History of Korea, Palgrave, 2010  Marius Jansen, The Making of Modern Japan, Harvard University Press, 2002  Geoffrey Jukes, The Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905. Essential Histories, Osprey Publishing, 2002  Yōko Katō, What Caused the Russo-Japanese War: Korea or Manchuria?, Social Science Japan Journal 10, 2007  Donald Keene, Emperor of Japan, Meiji and his World, 2005  Eugene Kim, Japanese Rule in Korea (1905–1910): A Case Study, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 106, 1962  Yoji Koda, The Russo-Japanese War: Primary Causes of Japanese Success, Naval War College Review 58, 2005  William Koenig, Epic Sea Battles, Octopus Publishing Group, 1977  Rotem Kowner, Historical Dictionary of the Russo-Japanese War, The Scarecrow Press, 2006  Thomas Lyell, Case History of Japan, 1948  Cristopher Martin, The russo-japanese war, Abelard Schuman, 1967  Francis McCullagh, With the Cossacks; Being the Story of an Irishman who Rode with the Cossacks throughout the Russo-Japanese War, Nash, 1906  Bruce Menning, Bayonets before bullets: The Imperial Russian Army, 1861–1914, Indiana University, 1992  Ian Nish, The Origins of the Russo-Japanese war, Longman, 1985  John Noss, Man's Religions, 1980  Oyama Iwao, The National Archives of Japan, National Diet Library  Sarah Paine, The Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895: Perceptions, Power, and Primacy, Cambridge University Press, 2003  Costantine Pleshakov, The Tsar's Last Armada: Epic Voyage to the Battle of Tsushima, 2002  Roger Reese, The Imperial Russian Army in Peace, War, and Revolution, 1856-1917, University Press of Kansas, 2019  Geoffrey Regan, The Battle of Tsushima 1905, The Guinness Book of Decisive Battles Guinness Publishing, 1992  Edwin Reischauer, Storia del Giappone, Bompiani, 2013  Edward Rhoads, Manchus and Han: Ethnic Relations and Political Power in Late Qing and Early Republican China, 1861–1928, University of Washington Press, 2011  Andrew Rhodes, Same Water Different Dreams: Salient Lessons of the Sino-Japanese War for Future Naval Warfare, Journal of Advanced Military Studies 11, 2020  John Röhl, Wilhelm II: Into the Abyss of War and Exile, 1900–1941, Cambridge University Press, 2014   Lawrence Sondhaus, Naval Warfare, 1815–1914, Routledge, 2001  Richard Storry, Japan and the Decline of the West in Asia, 1894–1943, St. Martins' Press, 1979  Hew Strachan, The First World War. To Arms, Oxford University Press, 2003  The San Bernardino Daily Sun, 30 May 1934  The Straits Times, 4 June 1934  Hesibo Tikowara, Before Port Arthur in a Destroyer: The Personal Diary of a Japanese Naval Officer, John Murray, 1907  Togo Heihachiro, Encyclopaedia Britannica  Ko Unoki, International Relations and the Origins of the Pacific War, Springer, 2016  Vauvineux, Affairs du Corée, 1897  Denis e Peggy Warner, The Tide at Sunrise: A History of the Russo-Japanese War: 1904-1905, Charter House, 1974  Anthony Watts, The Imperial Russian Navy, Arms and Armour Press, 1990  Allen Wildman, The End of the Russian Imperial Army: The Old Army and the Soldiers' Revolt (March-April 1917), Princeton University Press, 1980In copertina: Il capitano Lebediev, in servizio presso una delle fortificazioni di Port Arthur, difende uno dei bastioni della fortezza da solo contro centinaia di soldati giapponesi che eseguono una "scala umana", dal Petit Journal del 25 settembre 1904.Ishikari Lore di Kevin MacLeod è un brano concesso in uso tramite licenza Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Fonte: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192Artista: http://incompetech.com/

The grain harvest in the United States has a significant impact on global markets - and directly influences harvest prices here in Ireland. So, for this week's Tillage Edge, Brian Caldbeck, an Irishman running a seed business in Kentucky, returns to the show to discuss how US farmers are faring this season. Brian explains that farmers in the Kentucky area are currently facing very wet conditions, which are delaying the completion of planting.  However, he notes that overall plantings across the US are only slightly behind the seasonal average. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Patrick O'Sullivan Greene is back on the show to promote his new book about F. Scott Fitzgerald.  Fitzgerald's Irish heritage was such an interesting part of his identity.  A part of his identity with which he sometimes struggled.  

Márta Korbonits, Professor of Endocrinology at the Queen Mary University in London, on a 'tug of war' over the body of an Irishman who was one of the tallest men in the world when he died in the 1700s.

Dopo aver dato prova di sé nel conflitto contro la Cina, il nuovo Giappone moderno si ritrova a dover affrontare un avversario apparentemente fuori dalla sua portata: la Russia dello zar Nicola II. Il conflitto che scoppierà fra i due paesi avrà delle ripercussioni a livello mondiale.Seguimi su Instagram: @laguerragrande_podcastSe vuoi contribuire con una donazione sul conto PayPal: podcastlaguerragrande@gmail.comScritto e condotto da Andrea BassoMontaggio e audio: Andrea BassoFonti dell'episodio:Jesse Alexander, World War Zero - The Russo Japanese War 1904-1905, The Great War, 2022 Herbert Bix, Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan, HarperCollins, 2000  Georges Blond, Admiral Togo, Jarrolds Publishers, 1961  Noel Busch, The Emperor's Sword: Japan vs Russia in the Battle of Tsushima, Funk and Wagnalls, 1969  Shannon R. Butler, Voyage to Tsuhima, Naval History 26, 2012  Franco Cardini, Sergio Valzania, La scintilla: da Tripoli a Sarajevo. Come l'Italia provocò la Prima Guerra Mondiale, Mondadori, 2014  Micheal Clodfelter, Warfare and Armed Conflicts, a statistical reference, Volume II 1900–91, McFarland, 2017  Richard Connaughton, Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear, Cassell, 2003  J. Corbett, Maritime Operations In The Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905, Naval Institute Press, 1915  Marc Ferro, Nicholas II: Last of the Tsars, Oxford University Press, 1995  Orlando Figes, A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891-1924, Jonathan Cape, 1996Robert Forczyk, Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship, Yellow Sea 1904–05, Osprey, 2009  R. Garson, Three Great Admirals – One Common Spirit?, The Naval Review 87, 1999  Andrew Gordon, Social Protest In Imperial Japan: The Hibiya Riot of 1905, Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus 12, 2014  Stephen Gwynn, Spring Rice to Robert H. M. Ferguson. The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice: A Record, Houghton Mifflin, 1929  Kyung Moon Hwang, A History of Korea, Palgrave, 2010  Marius Jansen, The Making of Modern Japan, Harvard University Press, 2002  Geoffrey Jukes, The Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905. Essential Histories, Osprey Publishing, 2002  Yōko Katō, What Caused the Russo-Japanese War: Korea or Manchuria?, Social Science Japan Journal 10, 2007  Donald Keene, Emperor of Japan, Meiji and his World, 2005  Eugene Kim, Japanese Rule in Korea (1905–1910): A Case Study, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 106, 1962  Yoji Koda, The Russo-Japanese War: Primary Causes of Japanese Success, Naval War College Review 58, 2005  William Koenig, Epic Sea Battles, Octopus Publishing Group, 1977  Rotem Kowner, Historical Dictionary of the Russo-Japanese War, The Scarecrow Press, 2006  Thomas Lyell, Case History of Japan, 1948  Cristopher Martin, The russo-japanese war, Abelard Schuman, 1967  Francis McCullagh, With the Cossacks; Being the Story of an Irishman who Rode with the Cossacks throughout the Russo-Japanese War, Nash, 1906  Bruce Menning, Bayonets before bullets: The Imperial Russian Army, 1861–1914, Indiana University, 1992  Ian Nish, The Origins of the Russo-Japanese war, Longman, 1985  John Noss, Man's Religions, 1980  Oyama Iwao, The National Archives of Japan, National Diet Library  Sarah Paine, The Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895: Perceptions, Power, and Primacy, Cambridge University Press, 2003  Costantine Pleshakov, The Tsar's Last Armada: Epic Voyage to the Battle of Tsushima, 2002  Roger Reese, The Imperial Russian Army in Peace, War, and Revolution, 1856-1917, University Press of Kansas, 2019  Geoffrey Regan, The Battle of Tsushima 1905, The Guinness Book of Decisive Battles Guinness Publishing, 1992  Edwin Reischauer, Storia del Giappone, Bompiani, 2013  Edward Rhoads, Manchus and Han: Ethnic Relations and Political Power in Late Qing and Early Republican China, 1861–1928, University of Washington Press, 2011  Andrew Rhodes, Same Water Different Dreams: Salient Lessons of the Sino-Japanese War for Future Naval Warfare, Journal of Advanced Military Studies 11, 2020  John Röhl, Wilhelm II: Into the Abyss of War and Exile, 1900–1941, Cambridge University Press, 2014   Lawrence Sondhaus, Naval Warfare, 1815–1914, Routledge, 2001  Richard Storry, Japan and the Decline of the West in Asia, 1894–1943, St. Martins' Press, 1979  Hew Strachan, The First World War. To Arms, Oxford University Press, 2003  The San Bernardino Daily Sun, 30 May 1934  The Straits Times, 4 June 1934  Hesibo Tikowara, Before Port Arthur in a Destroyer: The Personal Diary of a Japanese Naval Officer, John Murray, 1907  Togo Heihachiro, Encyclopaedia Britannica  Ko Unoki, International Relations and the Origins of the Pacific War, Springer, 2016  Vauvineux, Affairs du Corée, 1897  Denis e Peggy Warner, The Tide at Sunrise: A History of the Russo-Japanese War: 1904-1905, Charter House, 1974  Anthony Watts, The Imperial Russian Navy, Arms and Armour Press, 1990  Allen Wildman, The End of the Russian Imperial Army: The Old Army and the Soldiers' Revolt (March-April 1917), Princeton University Press, 1980In copertina: Battaglia del fiume Sha, Yoshikuni, 1904Ishikari Lore di Kevin MacLeod è un brano concesso in uso tramite licenza Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Fonte: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192Artista: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, Will shares the work of WALSH Trust—an organisation that has been providing mental health, wellbeing, and residential support services to communities in West Auckland, New Zealand, for more than 30 years. Deeply embedded in the local area, WALSH Trust is known for its consistency and commitment—supporting people through complex challenges, no matter what's happening in the wider system.Originally from Ireland, Will is a proud Irishman who now calls Aotearoa home. His journey has been shaped by a broad mix of experiences—spanning frontline services, leadership roles, governance, and coaching. In addition to his role at WALSH Trust, Will is a leadership coach with a genuine passion for helping others become the best version of themselves. He's particularly focused on helping people recognise and move beyond self-limiting beliefs—those quiet, often unnoticed narratives that can hold us back.Will brings this perspective to his work every day. While open about the challenges facing the mental health and community sector—such as policy shifts, funding limitations, and workforce pressures—he remains clear that the focus must always stay on people. “The people we support need us to show up with them every day,” he says. It's a principle that drives both the organisation and his approach to leadership.Sport has also played a role in shaping Will's thinking. Growing up in Ireland, football was a big part of life. After moving to New Zealand, rugby league took that place. He appreciates the structure and clarity sport can bring—lessons that carry through to how he leads teams: understand your role, stay grounded, and keep moving forward together.Will also brings strong governance experience to the conversation, with a background in both charity and community boards. He understands the importance of good decision-making, especially when resources are tight and expectations are high. That strategic view, combined with practical leadership and coaching, gives him a well-rounded perspective on how to steer an organisation through change while staying true to its mission.A core part of his philosophy is the idea that we are shaped by the people around us. Will encourages reflection on whether our networks are helping us grow—or simply keeping us comfortable. “Are the people around you helping you move forward—or just maintaining the status quo?” It's a question that applies both personally and within teams, and one that has helped shape the culture at WALSH Trust.With a strong local focus, WALSH Trust works closely with the communities of West Auckland. It's not about chasing scale—it's about being useful, adaptable, and responsive to real needs. Will is clear-eyed about the limitations but remains confident in the Trust's future. “We've been around for nearly 40 years, and we'll be around for a lot longer,” he says—more as a commitment than a prediction.It is evident that Will's combination of frontline experience, governance insight, and coaching perspective brings clarity to the complex world of community service. No jargon, no ego—just a strong belief in people, purpose, and showing up when it counts.

This week's episode details what happened when the CEO of a European-US space company bought into a shareholder fight involving two Chinese government-backed entities, that are deeply involved with the Thousand Sails mega-constellation - China's answer to Starlink. This is a deep dive into lawfare in the space domain, a growing costly concern for the U.S. and its Allies. Laura Winter speaks with Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada Space Networks; and Dean Cheng, a sought after China-U.S. relations expert, and non-resident Fellow at both the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and the George Washington University Space Policy Institute.

Pierce Brosnan, who is currently starring in the crime series 'Mobland', has been forced to defend his 'Kerry' accent in the show. Fans have accused him of hamming up the Kerry accent, making it a bit 'oirish'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Pierce was defended by fellow Irishman, Michael Flatley. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

For Ireland's Mark Geary, America was everything. He moved to New York in the 1990s and cut his teeth in the music business alongside legendary artists like Jeff Buckley. Thirty years later, his songs continue to paint pictures of the modern Irish experience, especially as it relates to America. Geary sat down with Roots Music Rambler before his May headline show at The Monarch Music Community in Louisville, Ky., to talk about his latest album, In the Time of Locusts, songwriting, developing his sound and style and much more.  Geary is on the sonaBlast Records label, which is based in Louisville, but has a roster of independent singers, songwriters and bands from around the world. In fact, labelmate Cait Justice, a previous guest on Roots Music Rambler, even popped into the interview, recorded in the green room at The Monarch.  Frank and Falls also share this week's Pickin' the Grinnin' choices for artist recommendations for you.  Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Mark Geary online Mark Geary on Spotify Mark Geary on Instagram The Monarch Music & Arts Community Cait Justice episode of RMR The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Magnolia Boulevard Amythyst Kiah Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of weeks ago Dave Hannigan joined me to share the fascinating story of how a Kerry man called Butty Sugrue managed to convince the one and only Muhammad Ali to come to Ireland and fight Alvin Lewis in Croke Park. It's a fantastic yarn and if you didn't hear it, I'd strongly recommend doing so.But Dave has lived in the US for over 25 years and so I couldn't let him go without getting his thoughts on what its like to be an Irish man living in Long Island, which is true Trump territory, and all that comes with it. Dave and I go deep on politics, media, the 'flooding of the zone', and even the fall of the Roman empire!The Mario Rosenstock Podcast is produced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand

"I heard you make podcasts" "I do my own editing too"   The Becks tackle part 3 of the Martin Scorseason with his 2019 mob epic The Irishman, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. Was this biography better than the Howard Hughes one? Did Billy's grandmother know Frank Sheeran? What does the band They Might Be Giants have to do with any of this? Listen to find out!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode: The Age of Innocence

Irish Sailor Tom Dolan from Co. Meath has carved a most unexpected career for himself on the high seas.  Winner of the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, Tom sailed himself into the history books as the first Irish sailor and only the third non-French competitor to win this prestigious race in its fifty five year history, cementing his position and reputation as a world class sailor. He subsequently was awarded Irish Sailor of the year in February of this year for the second time.  An unlikely career for a man who grew up on a farm in Co. Meath where Gaelic Football was the sport of choice and sailing was something he watched on TV dreaming of one day sailing the high seas. But dreams do come true and for Tom, although it was an unconventional career path and to say the least a hard graft learning all the skills, insights and intricacies of sailing he earned his stripes from the ground up.  Relentless in his pursuit of excellence, his grit, determination and resilience to embrace his passion for sailing saw him follow his heart and love of the sport to France over a decade ago. Immersing himself in one of the world's most competitive sailing environments it provide the perfect playground for Tom to flourish, hone his craft and gain vast experience to become one of the best off-shore sailors in the world.  Known as 'The Flying Irishman,' Tom's journey has been anything but smooth sailing. In this episode, he shares the highs and lows of his career, offering insight into the technical and mental demands of elite level racing, the toll of sleep deprivation and hallucinations at sea, and the vital role of a strong support team. His story is not just one of overcoming odds, but of staying true to a passion, trusting the process and proving that with commitment and belief, even the wildest dreams can become reality. 

An Irishman named Stef visited Austin recently. We met for a discussion about the revaluation of values, strange brain experiments with magnets, Gnosticism and its relation to the politics of castration, the brain's threat detection matrix as creating the "hard times strong men" cycle, the possibility of neuro-physiological centrism, and how this all relates to Dionysus v/s the Crucified.

Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they've been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump's own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden's service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He's going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion's big picture & predictions for the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com

Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they've been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump's own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden's service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He's going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion's big picture & predictions for the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com

Last week, Dori told Paulo about Freetown Christiania, but she left out the part about the awesomely named Danish biker gangs—so we're remedying that.Thanks to You and Huisgenoot magazines, we thought we'd seen every photo of 80s Princess Diana—but one has been released after 40 years, and we reveal just why the Palace kept it under wraps.John Cleese is no longer funny, Dori explores Neon Noir, and Pierce Brosnan is an Irishman with a Germano-Italian-French accent that borders on Dutch as he hunts Adam Ant.Finally, Paulo tests Dori's knowledge of 80s lyrics—even if he had to include that forsaken Toto song.Jump To: Biker Gangs in Christiania (00:02:39): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit_Motorcycle_ClubPrincess Diana's Treatment in the 1980s (00:04:30): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14702859/Palace-quashed-affair-rumours-Princess-Diana-David-Bowie.htmlJohn Cleese's Recent Controversies (00:09:41): https://www.cracked.com/article_46375_john-cleese-complains-that-he-cant-afford-to-live-in-luxury-anymore.htmlMiami Vice Documentary (00:14:14): https://youtu.be/8Wxvs-mA5Sg?si=AwbyilU1fx0A3QKDPierce Brosnan's accent in Nomads (00:30:43): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yw-tQ4_d8AQuiz on 80s Music (00:40:44): https://www.buzzfeed.com/cinematicawesomeness/80s-song-lyrics-quiz

Christina sits down with therapist, Army veteran, and motherhood coach Priya Rednam Waldo for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to thrive during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. From commanding medical units in the Army to launching a maternal mental health practice, Priya shares her journey from checking all the boxes to realizing she was living someone else's version of success. She dives into the pressure high-achieving women face during motherhood, the myth of "doing it all," and how her own healing journey led her to coaching women through their own motherhood transformations.If you're pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is—this conversation is for you. Learn how to redefine success, release guilt, reclaim joy, and build a life on your terms. Plus, hear real client stories, practical strategies, and why sometimes the only permission you need is your own. About Priya:Priya Rednam-Waldo is a licensed therapist with a degree from Johns Hopkins University. She specializes in supporting women and couples through the journey of pregnancy to postpartum. She possesses a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding non-traditional family structures, drawing from her own experiences as the daughter of Indian immigrants and the wife of an Irishman. Priya's motherhood journey has been filled with both significant highs and challenging lows.When it comes to resumes, Priya's professional credentials are impressive. She is a former Captain in the United States Army and an honors graduate from West Point, embodying leadership, compassion, and connection. She is the founder of Healing Home Counseling Group, a 7-figure therapy practice. Her extensive professional certifications include Advanced Perinatal Mental Health, Grief & Loss, MPH, LMSW-C and EMDR.Connect with Priya on Instagram or at her website.  

One of London's top chefs - but call's Ireland home, and when he's not in the kitchen, Luke Ahearne is on the terraces at Selhurst Park, leading the Crystal Palace ultras. Luke spoke to Cormac about how he balances Michelin-starred precision with his match-day passion.

This episode American Psychic Medium in Ireland Rhonda Hale returns sharing her paranormal experiences in historic areas of Ireland such as Leap Castle (Europe's most Haunted Castle) and the Bloody Battlefield of Aughrim.  Also this week the tables are turned when Mark is interviewed by the very brilliant Richie Allen.Richie a fellow Irishman based in the UK is host of the world's most popular independent News podcast/radio show (Fab radio) THE RICHIE ALLEN SHOW.Recorded on the 23rd of April Richie has very kindly allowed Mark to incorporate their chat regarding Mark's paranormal influences on this latest Scary Eire episode.  To feature on or to contact the show email: paranormalireland@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

#podcast #jatp #Trucking #hgv This week, Tom won't shut up about JEABUS, David nearly passes out in the back of the church from his new addiction, and Chloe gets cast in a mini-documentary because of her YouTube fame...So let's strap down, let's strap in, and let's do this.http://patreon.com/JATP to support our channel.Check out Salmonslap.com to buy merchIf you are new to our Trucking Podcast, our hosts all have their own YouTube channels; Tom from Expect For Access, Chloe from Skip ChickDavid from My Trucking Skills.Tom and Chloe have their class 1 licenses and drive their HGV in the UK. David, being an Irishman has only driven trucks in America (20 years). Chloe drives a skip truck, hence her name SkipChick, and Tom is a Tipper Truck Driver. We chat with other truckers, mainly drivers who have a social media presence, but all are welcome. It is a great fun time for all!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-another-trucking-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back, On todays show we are expanding our pallets. Amanda Is brining the knowledge and respect to the grain. Such a fun and informative episode and chat.Also the VDC Cabernet Cask won Gold at San Francisco Spirits Competition. And The release of Blue Ridge Toasted Barrel and LTO Brewer's Coalition Releases with fun beer casks.Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshamanVadistillery.comAmanda Beckwith Lead BlenderAmanda helped to develop and now leads the company's sensory and maturation program in addition to overseeing company education and training. She has trained with industry legends, including nosing expert Nancy Fraley, Harry Cockburn, and the late Dr. Jim Swan. Virginia Distillery Co.The late Dr. George G. Moore had a great passion for single malt whisky and his adopted home in Virginia. A native Irishman, George came to the U.S. in the 1970's to seek new opportunities. In 2011, after many years of building successful businesses in both the U.S. and Ireland, George finally had the chance to combine his two passions when he started Virginia Distillery Company. Today, George's wife, Angela Moore and their son, Gareth Moore, along with his wife, Maggie Moore, have taken the helm to continue building George's dream.“Have the courage of your convictions,” was a saying George often repeated to friends and family. His credo became our core principle and the name of our newest American Single Malt whisky line, Courage & Conviction.From the impeccable quality of the ingredients we source, to the years spent perfecting our maturation process, we make whisky the right way – our way – never sacrificing the best for the easier, safer path.At Virginia Distillery Company, we carry George's legacy forward by reinventing American Single Malt whisky. Every barrel is a culmination of the world's finest distilling, aged to perfection in the ideal climate of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. While inspired by time-honored traditions, we forge traditions of our own- making whisky more than what has been, while remaining true to ourselves and our home.The result: a whisky that George would've been proud of.Our ProcessStep 01The barley is harvested and malted in the Midwest and shipped to Virginia, where it is stored in two 36-ton malt bins on site at Virginia Distillery Company. The malt is transferred from the bins to the 1920's Boby Mill to be milled.Step 02The Boby Mill, one of a handful in the U.S. splits the grain into three parts and produces the grist, which is combined with water at varying temperatures to start the production of whisky. Yeast is added, producing “wash”, which is similar to an unhopped beer of approximately 8 % alcohol by volume.Step 03The wash gets transferred to the first of two copper pot stills to begin distillation. Copper is used because of its ability to conduct heat and remove sulphur-based compounds. These compounds can lead to the whisky having an off-flavor so copper is critical in producing a quality spirit.Step 04The copper pot stills at Virginia Distillery Company come from Scotland and were handmade by a specialty fabricator. The shape and height of the still influence the flavors produced in the spirit. The longer the neck, the more refined the spirit.Step 05After distillation, the liquid moves through the spirit safe, which allows the distiller to make appropriate cuts between heads, hearts and tails. Ours was created in Scotland in the style of a traditional spirit safe. Step 06After making its way through the distillation process, the finished spirit is casked and stored in our cask houses for aging. Virginia's hot summers and cool winters allow our spirit to age at a rate faster than our counterparts in Scotland. Our main cask houses hold up to 5,000 casks each. 

Patrick Maguire, political columnist for The Times and co-author of Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer, talks about the comebackof the Labour party from historic lows, the role of "The Irishman" in researching and analyzing working class voters, the rise of Keir Starmer, results from Starmer's landslide victory, advice for Democrats looking to bounce back and much more.

Today we'll be talking about an emergency landing of a Bangkok-Moscow flight, a series of increasingly silly smuggling schemes, and a little later Cambodia's ban of Thai livestock imports over anthrax concerns.

The Bathhouse is a live call-in show from the green room of The Stand one of New York City's best comedy clubs.FOLLOW THE GUESTS: MARITO LOPEZ, RYAN O'TOOLE AND DOUG URAM.Call 1-888-949-2969 to join the hang.Chapters:3:00 - Air canada sucks6:30 - Lag10:27 - E-Coli13:15 - Kruger calls in / Denver airport21:47 - How do I make it as a musician?!29:17 - Sean from Pittsburgh - Question for Doug31:30 - Rafe calls / India v. Pakistan38:44 - Slav calls but Marito puts the hammer down41:45 - Pablo calls - He's seeing aliens / Alex Jones was right about chemtrails55:26 - James the Irishman calls - Hitler's nephew / Dictator Dating Game1:05:56 - Mark - Very colorful episode1:13:30 - Rubestar the Ratings Man1:33:57 - Retarded cat wants to talk about aliens1:39:35 - Jared calls - UFO's are junk - Jews1:50:00 - Joe The Lawyer Calls In

Set in the backdrop of New York City's speakeasy scene of the 1930's. The Many Murders of Michael Molloy covers the incredible true story of an Irishman who refused to die. The Author of this compelling and stranger-than-fiction story Simon Read joins us now.

A listener got in touch to discuss how despite booking flights with extra legroom and paying extra, he keeps getting moved to normal seats. The captain of a cambridge team on University Challenge is an Irishman from Portobello Dublin. A listener got in touch to talk about how difficult all the paper work after their husband died has been.

The gang comes together to discuss Ian Garry's big win over Carlos Prates last weekend. They discuss what's next for the outspoken Irishman and the 170 pound weight class in general. The gang then discusses the news of Holloway v. Poirier III getting booked as the main event of UFC 318. They then discuss the usual PFL woes before making their picks for next weekend's UFC card including the great main event between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. The gang then gives their top 5 animals that could kill you. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sit-down interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes (06:17). Hughes kicks things off by sharing how it feels to headline his homecoming fight at the SSE Arena in Belfast. He and Petesy take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Paul's roots in the local amateur scene. The Irishman gets real about his hopes for a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov, and lays out how he thinks that fight would play out (16:36). Next, Hughes gives his take on the rising talents of Europe. He breaks down the upcoming bout between fellow Irishman Ian Garry and Carlos Prates (32:02), reacts to Paddy Pimblett's shocking win over Michael Chandler (36:16), and talks sparring sessions with Ilia Topuria (37:36). To wrap things up, Hughes gets candid about the fallout from Conor McGregor's comments on his moment of respect with Khabib Nurmagomedov (43:03). He highlights how much his Northern Irish roots mean to him and how he stays focused on the positives, despite the noise. On the back end of the show, Petesy is joined by Andy Stevenson of Severe MMA (50:18). The two break down the importance of Paul Hughes's rise, Ian Garry's short-notice fight against Carlos Prates, and much more.

I need a bath. Some Draft Class. Then you and me sit down. And we talk about who dies.Jon Saks shares his Top 5 Performances from someone who has recently skyrocketed to global acclaim, STEPHEN GRAHAM!"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

We're back after a little hiatus for a bit of healing with the passing of Bill Saifer. After taking a few moments to remember those we've lost we get into the society we're in now. We look at the world of social media before we find an Irishman who gives all a good laugh. We had to look into the great moment for all women with the Blue Origin Flight. Then get into the Q scores of some celebrities who seem to be dropping. We get into the world of wrestling with Wrestlemania around the corner. Then we dive into the fun of spring break with kids. Because adulting is a joy. Until next week, be safe out there folks.

After an all-time finish at Augusta, we're back to dish our thoughts from the first major of the year. With Rory completing the career grand slam, an epic year at the majors is shaping up for the Irishman. It's been awhile since we last sat down to chat, but we're stoked to be back in action and promise to crank out more... as time allows.Enjoy!If you like living forever, and you like golf, then you're going to LOVE Live Forever Golf.Enter discount code "LFG20" for 20% off your next order at LiveForeverGolf.comStraight Down the Middle'ish is brought to you by Live Forever Golf. Check out our Final Few collection to get great deals on our clearance inventory! Free shipping on all orders over $100.

 “The Boy From Dublin” by twenty-three year old Canadian writer, Bronwyn Brennan is available now! Brennan's “The Boy From Dublin” follows Finn O'Byrne's story of resilience, family and eternal optimism.  Following his immigration to working-class London in the mid-1950s, Finn spent his life running from his past.   An Irishman navigating working class London, determined to reclaim everything that has been stolen from him—no matter the cost.  “The Boy From Dublin” delivers a passionate story made even more complicated by his love for Margaret Baumann, a girl he knew was entirely out of his reach.   Fighting against the class imbalance between them and a haunting family history, Finn finds himself sinking deeper into London's underbelly. He quickly becomes a front runner for East London's most notorious gangsters. Working hard to keep his growing relationship with Margaret separate from his criminal ties, the lines between the two worlds begin to blur.  Finn fights for a place to belong. “The Boy From Dublin” is a story of poverty, corruption, love, and grief.  Finn must decide where home truly lies, in the arms of the girl he loves, or in the shadow of a past that refuses to let him go.      Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Join us for an exclusive interview with Garry Pastore, the legendary actor known for his roles in The Irishman, Wolf of Wall Street, Donnie Brasco, and The Sopranos. Garry shares fascinating stories about portraying mob characters, his experiences in independent filmmaking, and his latest project, Silent Partners, which premiered at the Miami Film Festival. Discover behind-the-scenes anecdotes, acting advice, and insights into the art of improvisation. Don't miss this engaging conversation about cinema, creativity, and real-life inspiration!"Timestamps00:00 - Garry Pastore's mob story: Real-life inspiration behind his roles01:05 - Introduction to Garry Pastore and his career highlights02:49 - Discussion on Silent Partners and its unique take on mafia movies04:23 - The genius of mafia scams and their portrayal in films06:22 - Improvisation in acting: Garry's creative process09:04 - Balancing acting with side hustles: Garry's journey11:11 - Bringing authenticity to mob roles through real-life experiences16:03 - The complexity of mob characters in cinema24:50 - Independent filmmaking challenges and critical acclaim28:02 - Breaking stereotypes as an Italian actor29:55 - Advice for aspiring filmmakersFollow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/shawsportsnba Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shawsportsRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com#MiamiFF #mff42 #dopeinterviewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the underwater cables that carry the world's information. The sum of human existence—words, images, transactions, memes, voices, viruses—travels through the tiny fiber-optic tubes. But sometimes the tubes break, at an unfathomable depth. Fennell's journey brings him to the west coast of Africa, where he uncovers a story about the raw human labor behind the dazzling veneer of the technological world. He meets a fellow Irishman, John Conway, the chief of mission on a cable repair ship. The mysterious Conway is a skilled engineer and a freediver capable of reaching extraordinary depths. He is also in love with a South African actress, Zanele, who must leave to go on her own literary adventure to London. When the ship is sent up the coast to repair a series of major underwater breaks, both men learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry the news that may cause their lives to unravel. At sea, they are forced to confront the most elemental questions of life, love, absence, belonging, and the perils of our severed connections. Can we, in our fractured world, reweave ourselves out of the thin, broken threads of our pasts? Can the ruptured things awaken us from our despair? Resoundingly simple and turbulent at the same time, Twist (Random House, 2025) is a meditation on the nature of narrative and truth from one of the great storytellers of our times. Colum McCann is the author of eight novels, three collections of stories and two works of non-fiction. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he has been the recipient of many international honours, including the U.S National Book Award, the International Dublin Literary Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, election to the Irish arts academy, several European awards, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China, and an Oscar nomination. In 2017 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts. His work has been published in over 40 languages. He is the President and co-founder of the non-profit global story exchange organization, Narrative 4. He lives in New York with his wife Allison and their family. Recommended Books: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Omar El Akkad, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the underwater cables that carry the world's information. The sum of human existence—words, images, transactions, memes, voices, viruses—travels through the tiny fiber-optic tubes. But sometimes the tubes break, at an unfathomable depth. Fennell's journey brings him to the west coast of Africa, where he uncovers a story about the raw human labor behind the dazzling veneer of the technological world. He meets a fellow Irishman, John Conway, the chief of mission on a cable repair ship. The mysterious Conway is a skilled engineer and a freediver capable of reaching extraordinary depths. He is also in love with a South African actress, Zanele, who must leave to go on her own literary adventure to London. When the ship is sent up the coast to repair a series of major underwater breaks, both men learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry the news that may cause their lives to unravel. At sea, they are forced to confront the most elemental questions of life, love, absence, belonging, and the perils of our severed connections. Can we, in our fractured world, reweave ourselves out of the thin, broken threads of our pasts? Can the ruptured things awaken us from our despair? Resoundingly simple and turbulent at the same time, Twist (Random House, 2025) is a meditation on the nature of narrative and truth from one of the great storytellers of our times. Colum McCann is the author of eight novels, three collections of stories and two works of non-fiction. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he has been the recipient of many international honours, including the U.S National Book Award, the International Dublin Literary Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, election to the Irish arts academy, several European awards, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China, and an Oscar nomination. In 2017 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts. His work has been published in over 40 languages. He is the President and co-founder of the non-profit global story exchange organization, Narrative 4. He lives in New York with his wife Allison and their family. Recommended Books: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Omar El Akkad, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It is with much regret that we come to the end of the journey that has been The Film '89 Podcast, as tonight's episode marks for the guys a peak of sorts, a culmination of the last 7 years which has all led to the film we're covering on this monumental episode. Steve, Neil and Skye are joined by a returning co-host who hasn't been on Film '89 since Episode 40, way back in November 2019, when he and Steve reviewed The Irishman, it's our good friend, Tony Sower. Tony joins us to discuss his all-time favorite film, a film that we've been threatening to cover on the podcast for the longest time. If the name of this podcast takes influence from the ‘80s and nostalgia for movies we grew up with, then this film in a way typifies that era. And if the 1980s will be remembered for particular types of film, then the high concept action film is surely one of those types, born out of a decade where excess was celebrated. That film is the 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic, Commando. Some frankly hyperbolic opinions are going to be put forth on tonight's episode, opinions as big as the Austrian Oak himself. Commando sees Arnie, after the fantasy heroics of Conan The Barbarian and the sci-fi horror of The Terminator, playing a more grounded, contemporary role as retired Army Commando, John Matrix. Yet there's ultimately nothing grounded when it comes to Commando, a film that takes over the top machismo to hitherto unseen levels in a film that may be the action film distilled to its purest form. We hope you've enjoyed The Film '89 Podcast, we'd love to carry on, but after a peak like Commando, there's nowhere to go but down, and we always intended to go out on a high. Adios. 

In this week's episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz welcomes two powerhouse guests: acclaimed actress Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos, The Irishman) and stand-up comedian Tara Cannistraci. The trio sits down to answer fan-submitted questions and share candid stories about life, the entertainment industry, and navigating the highs and lows of show business. From the reality of auditions to the complexities of fame and staying true to your roots, this episode is full of raw honesty, laughter, and inspiring advice. Whether you're a fan of The Sopranos, love stand-up comedy, or are chasing your own creative dreams, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

Powered by WHOOP the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 squad for 2025 assembled in the GOAT's hometown this weekend. The time for training and talking is over now. On April 6th at 10:30am, it was time for this squad of hardy souls from the four corners of the world to take on the hills of Cobh over the 10 mile distance. Join Sonia and Jarlath as they hand each member their New Balance specially designed singlet for the day. Hear the sounds, see the sights, come with us as the streets come alive with support from people of all ages. This epic episode of Irishman running Abroad captures every drop of sweat every bit of adrenaline that poured out onto the streets of Cork this past weekend. Jarlath ran the race himself and managed to capture the squad as they crossed the line. In this the final instalment of the road to Cobh series powered by WHOOP, Jarlath takes you to Sonia's local pub for a live podcast recording and awards night like no other. Special thanks to everyone who supported the podcast, who volunteered on race day and all those who have been in touch wishing the squad well. This series would not be possible without the generous support of WHOOP and New Balance. To gain access to the Sonia O'Sullivan 10 mile, half marathon and full marathon training plans and to listen back to the entire archive of Irishman Abroad episodes come on over to patreon.com/IrishmanAbroad . Sonia and Jarlath want you to experience WHOOP for yourself—completely free. All our listeners can enjoy a 30-day free trial of WHOOP. Simply visit join.whoop.com/IrishmanAbroad to sign up, and WHOOP will send you a device, wherever you are in the world, for your trial period. Visit www.jigser.com/gigs to see Jarlath's latest tour dates.

This week on Irishman In America Marion McKeone talks all things tariffs. With the unveiling of Trump‘s tariff bonanza, Wall Street has come tumbling down by upwards of 3 trillion dollars. Have Republicans hit the panic button in secret? Is a Republican Civil War just around the corner? Marion McKeone reports from Washington about the impact , of Donald's tariff tornado on the mood of American consumers and industry top dogs. Rumours swirled this week that Elon Musk was to step down from his DOGE position. Jarlath asks Marion if the choice to step away has anything to do with the backlash against him around the country. Marion hunts for some positivity missed the bleakness and asks the question if to understand these tariffs America needs to hire a therapist rather than an economist. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access all the Irishman Abroad podcasts. Or come see Jarlath live in America and Canada this month. www.jigser.com/gigs 

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director's chair. On it, another name: Chris Hewitt. Everyone shrugs their shoulders. But wait! There's another chair, and another name! That name is Irwin Winkler, the legendary producer of Rocky, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Irishman, Creed, and now The Alto Knights, as he talks to Chris about going double De Niro on that movie. [1:00:37 - 1:17:11 approx] And then there are three more chairs, with three more names, as Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent join Chris in the podbooth for a topsy-turvy episode that flips the format of the show upside down. Our intrepid quartet answer a listener question about Double De Niro, review A Working Man, The Woman In The Yard, and Novocaine, and discuss the week's movie news, including the glacially-paced reveal of the cast of Avengers Doomsday, which was unfolding as we recorded this very show. But they don't necessarily do all of those things in that order. If you're not an MCU stan (or Stan), that discussion comes right at the end of the episode, so here's a rough time stamp should you wish to skip. [1:32:24 approx] For MCU fans, though, dive in. Enjoy.

With just a week to go until Sonia O'Sullivan's homecoming race—the Cobh 10 Mile, in association with Ballymore Cobh Athletic Club and in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research—the Irishman Running Abroad podcast presents Week Nine of the training plan. In this episode, Sonia, the GOAT of Irish running, shares everything you need to know for race day.   How can you manage race-day nerves? How do you plan for the most enjoyable experience possible? How do you find the right pace to ensure you cross the finish line with a smile? It's all here in today's episode.   For the past two months, Sonia has been coaching our listeners as they train for the Cobh 10, serving as a virtual mentor. Along the way, she's had an extra tool in her arsenal: WHOOP. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach that tracks your sleep, recovery, training, and stress, offering actionable insights to help you perform at your best. Unlike devices that just collect data, WHOOP provides personalized advice to improve your workouts and overall health.   Jarlath, Sonia, and the entire squad have been using the WHOOP 4.0 throughout the training plan, and the insights it has provided have been invaluable. Now, Sonia and Jarlath want you to experience it for yourself—completely free. Thanks to David, all our listeners can enjoy a 30-day free trial of WHOOP. Simply visit join.whoop.com/IrishmanAbroad to sign up, and WHOOP will send you a device, wherever you are in the world, for your trial period.   With race day fast approaching, the squad reaches out to Sonia with their final questions about preparation—covering everything from pacing strategies to race-day nutrition, sleep, kit, and recovery. Jarlath also gives listeners the chance to ask Sonia anything, leading to some truly fantastic questions.   This week, Jarlath heads to Dunboyne for the National 10K Championships, capturing the sights and sounds of race day. Wearing a recording device on his wrist, he chats with fellow participants, checks in on his own fitness, and assesses how ready he is for the Cobh 10 next week.   To hear the full episode and get access to Sonia's training plans for half and full marathons, visit patreon.com/IrishmanAbroad.   Here's this week's plan.   M - As always, rest today. Maybe plan a recovery day at a SPA (My notes) “About Time - The Bathhouse”   T - 30-45 mins very easy run   W - Cross train or easy run 30-45 mins.   Thursday Mini-Session Fartlek Run 5-6 × 1 min fast relaxed pace, striding out 1 min easy jog   Friday - Day off or cross train 30 mins → Go for a walk.   Sat - Easy run 20-30 mins Go check out the start/finish areas   Sun - This is it! Race Day. Relax, Enjoy & Do Your Best!