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"There's a pension somewhere in your name that you haven't looked at in five years." That's a sentence Paddy finds himself saying in client meetings more often than you'd expect. Across a 25-year career, the typical Irish professional works for three or four different employers — and the result, by the time someone reaches their mid-fifties, is often €100,000 to €500,000 spread across multiple dormant pensions that haven't been reviewed in years. In this episode, Paddy walks through what he calls the forgotten pension problem: the structural feature of Irish pension administration that means employer-funded pensions don't follow you when you change jobs. He explains the 2-year vesting rule, what it means to be a "deferred member" of a scheme, and the four decisions every senior professional faces when leaving a role with a pension: leave it where it is, transfer to your new employer's scheme, transfer to a Personal Retirement Bond, or transfer to a PRSA. He also covers two structural changes that took effect at the start of 2026. The first is auto-enrolment "My Future Fund", which launched on 1 January 2026 and now automatically enrols workers earning over €20,000 who aren't already in a workplace pension. The second is a new restriction: transfers from group occupational schemes to personal pension structures (PRSA or PRB) are now only permitted before Normal Retirement Age — a planning point for anyone approaching a late-career exit. The episode closes with the annual pension audit — three questions Paddy walks through with clients each year to address the forgotten pension problem deliberately rather than letting inertia decide. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to Forgotten Pensions (01:53) Understanding the Forgotten Pension Problem (07:32) Options for Managing Your Pension (18:26) Recent Changes in Pension Regulations (27:12) Key Considerations for Senior Professionals (31:15) Strategies to Address the Forgotten Pension Problem RESOURCES MENTIONED •  Full blog post (with the four-options framework, 2026 rule changes, and audit checklist):     https://www.informeddecisions.ie/pension-when-you-change-jobs-ireland/ •  Companion episode — PRSA vs Company Pension / Master Trust:     https://www.informeddecisions.ie/prsa-vs-company-pension-ireland/ •  All Informed Decisions podcast episodes:     https://www.informeddecisions.ie/podcast/ ABOUT THE SHOW The Informed Decisions podcast is hosted by Paddy Delaney QFA RPA APA — independent, fee-only retirement planner in Ireland. The podcast and the blog at informeddecisions.ie are educational resources for Irish professionals, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals navigating retirement, tax efficiency, and investment strategy. Find Paddy at https://informeddecisions.ie DISCLAIMER This podcast is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute personalised financial advice. Figures and rules referenced reflect the position as at May 2026 and are subject to change. Always speak to a qualified, independent financial advisor about your specific situation.

"After serving a ten year ban, the Paddy's team is once again eligible to compete in Flipadelphia - a city wide flip cup tournament." -Original Air Date: 12/10/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Reignites the Rivalry, potentially reusing filming locations, the Zillow listing of the frat house that is NOT in Philadelphia and the beauty of taxes. Paul Walter Hauser vs. One Called Manders Action Wrestling We Gambled Away The Graphix Budget April 17, 2026 (see if you can see Ted running near the ring) This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time. Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon! This episode was posted a week ago and it's 7 MINUTES LONGER! Get the first seven days FREE and then it's just $5/month after that. You'll get every episode one week early with all of the extra content that we usually clip out of each release and movie reviews from the Seinfeld Extended Universe. Join Us at patreon.com/nohugging Wanna start your own podcast? Do it with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code HUGGING. Get a FREE No Hugging, No Learning sticker by giving us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you listen to this! Just be sure to send us your address! Email us: nohuggingnolearningshow@gmail.com Follow us!  @nohugging on X @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram @nohugging.bsky.social on Bluesky Music: "The Gang Gets Trapped" by Reed Streets

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DR. PATRICK HERON returns to the bunker to discuss his new book, The Return of the Antichrist and the New World Order.  As we've come to expect from Paddy, this is an hour you'll enjoy and appreciate: he tells us why Barack Obama is absolutely not the Antichrist, how the United States figures into end times prophecy, and who — or what — exactly he believes the Antichrist to be.Get our free app! It features all of our weekly content—this podcast, our weekly Bible study, the Gilbert House Fellowship, and our weekly program Unraveling Revelation. It's free and available for iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire tablets, and for Roku and Apple TV. Find the link here: www.GilbertHouse.org/app/.Our latest book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. Thank you for making it possible! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here.Join the Gilberts in the Holy Land! Our next tour of Israel is October 11–23, 2026, with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel.Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network!

After the 22 April IORP II deadline, thousands of Irish directors are now in a pension structure they didn't deliberately choose. Most transitioned from an executive pension to a Master Trust or a PRSA under time pressure. Few sat down to ask whether the resulting structure is actually the one that serves them best. In this episode, Paddy walks through the PRSA versus Executive Pension / Master Trust decision in detail: Funding mechanics, lump sum comparison, death benefit treatment, and the second decision most people never review: the investment mandate inside the structure. The episode is anchored to an anonymised client story: a company director in his mid-60s who came to Informed Decisions in early 2023 with a €1.4m pension and one question. Less than three years later, with a different structure and a different investment mandate, that pension is worth over €2m. The estimated cost of taking the "safe" advice he was offered elsewhere: approximately €500,000 of growth.   WHAT'S COVERED Why the IORP II deadline forced a structural decision under time pressure How PRSA contribution rules changed in 2023 and 2025 When the Master Trust's salary-and-service formula beats the PRSA's 100 % cap How the 1.5× salary lump sum compares to the PRSA's 25 % rule Why the PRSA's uncapped death benefit can change estate planning How the Standard Fund Threshold (€2.2m → €2.8m by 2029) affects strategy Why de-risking at 65 doesn't fit modern Irish retirement timelines Full written breakdown with comparison table, IORP II timeline, and FAQs: www.informeddecisions.ie/post/prsa-vs-company-pension-ireland If this episode raised questions about your current contribution strategy is going to get you where you want to go, that's exactly what we work through with clients. Find out more at https://www.informeddecisions.ie    ABOUT Informed Decisions is an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm in Ireland. Paddy Delaney works with a small number of clients each year, typically business owners and senior professionals approaching retirement, to plan and protect retirement decisions in coordinated, tax-efficient ways. If today's episode raised questions about your own pension: whether the structure is right, whether the investment mandate has been reviewed, or how to think about both together: visit https://www.informeddecisions.ie to see how we work. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Everyone's situation is different. Always speak to a qualified, independent advisor before making pension or investment decisions. Tax rules and pension regulations change; figures quoted are accurate at time of recording.

with Constance McBride, figurative ceramic sculptor, curator, and co-founder of The Hook Experiment Constance McBride came back to art at 47 after 25 years in the corporate world, eventually joining Netvvrk in 2021. Four years later, health reasons pulled her away from the membership. What happened next is the kind of story Paddy doesn't always get to tell: a former member building something real. Now based in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Constance is co-running The Hook Experiment, a nonprofit gallery and performance space in Oxford, PA, where artists can show large-scale installation and experimental work free from commercial pressure. The space hosts group shows and open calls, rents to outside organizations, and recently completed its first international juried exhibition. It's a 501(c)(3) now, with a board, an executive director, and a calendar that includes performance, sound events, and more. In this conversation, Constance and Paddy talk about how the skills she built inside Netvvrk showed up when she wasn't even looking for them, how artist-run organizations can be structured to protect studio time, and what it looks like to build infrastructure for your own community when the existing options don't fit. Constance McBride is a figurative ceramic sculptor and installation artist based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She is a co-founder and board member of The Hook Experiment. Find Constance's work at constancemcbride.com or follow her on Instagram at @constancemcbride_art. Find The Hook Experiment at thehookexperiment.org or on Instagram at @hookexperiment. Questions? Email support@netvvrk.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

PART 2 ON PATREONPRESENTED BY PADDY MCDONNELL & WILLIAM THOMPSONSubscribe to the Patreon for part 2: / mudbloodpodcast THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR 'THAT PRIZE GUY!' USE CODE MUDBLOOD10 FOR 10% OFF: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/PADDY'S TICKETS: https://www.paddymcdonnellcomedy.com/... TICKETS: https://williamthompsoncomedy.com/MERCH: https://visualanticsapparel.com/colle... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQhOes... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... - Closer: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lqkCW...PRODUCED BY 1620 AUDIO.

Paddy Dunning joins me in studio this week for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had on Unfiltered so far.   From bringing Michael Jackson to Ireland in 2006, to building some of Ireland's most iconic creative and entertainment spaces including Grouse Lodge Recording Studios, The Button Factory, The Giant Company, The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience and the National Wax Museum, Paddy shares the real stories behind a lifetime in business, music and entertainment.   We talk about: • What it was really like working with Michael Jackson • The early days of building creative businesses in Ireland • The reality of entrepreneurship behind the scenes • Why Ireland continues to produce world class talent • Creativity, culture and ambition in Westmeath • The future of the Irish music industry • Taking risks, backing yourself and building long term success   This episode is packed with incredible stories, valuable lessons and moments that genuinely surprised me throughout the conversation.   Sponsored by Apache Pizza Mullingar

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It was an emotional day at Hill Dickinson Stadium - frustration, anger and sadness were all in the air. Matt and Paddy pick through a woeful effort against Sunderland and examine why the form has dropped off so drastically in recent weeks. We also look at Seamus Coleman's send off - should he have come on and should he get a testimonial? Then there's a focus on David Moyes. Is this the beginning of the end for his second spell at Everton? Or will Angus Kinnear stick to his guns after his pre-match comments?

Most people approaching retirement believe their job is to reduce risk. Get out of equities. Move into something safe. Ben Carlson disagrees — and he has the research to back it up. Ben is Director at Ritholtz Wealth Management in the US, author of Risk and Reward (Harriman House, May 2026), and one of the most widely read financial writers working today. He's spent his career studying every major market crash in modern history: the Great Depression, Japan's lost decades, the dot-com bust, 2008 and what they actually mean for long-term investors. In this episode, Paddy and Ben talk about Ben's new Book: They cover the yin and yang of Risk and Reward Why globally diversified investors still came out ahead from financial crises The three dimensions of risk tolerance (willingness, need, and ability) How to think about drawdown and bucketing, inflation psychology, and the only benchmark that actually matters for someone approaching retirement. Ben's new book Risk and Reward is available now in Kindle, paperback, and audiobook (read by Ben himself) from Harriman House. There's a full written article about this Interview with Ben on the blog at http://www.informeddecisions.ie/post/retirement-risk-and-reward-ireland  If this episode raised questions about where you sit on the age-related table or whether your current contribution strategy is going to get you where you want to go, that's exactly what we work through with clients. Find out more at https://www.informeddecisions.ie  DISCLAIMER: This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Always speak to a qualified, independent advisor about your own situation.

Today we look at two Labour leadership hopefuls setting out their visions for the UK ahead of a Labour leadership contest that hasn't even begun.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the BBC he'd 'save' Labour, and Wes Streeting has confirmed that he would run in the event of a formal challenge to Keir Starmer.Before Burnham can run for leader, and therefore PM, he's got to win the Makersfield by-election first. Laura and Paddy answer Newscasters' questions on the subject and look at a potential cautionary tale from a by-election in 1965.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn and Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Send us Fan MailThe bums are back in the rail yard with S6:E0152, just in time to recount the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (Eddie gets paid AF); the Chicago Bears roster is taking shape between draft picks and offseason acquisitions; Bears schedule is no cake walk; the Canucks re-appear for a cameo (Rocky can't hang with the hoser talk); and end the top with the fact that nobody gives a flying fuck about the NBA or NHL championship series' (period).The back nine zips into another intergalactically infamous beer review, starring Skokie, IL's Sketchbook Brewing and their “Pink Sweater” creation (ABV 5.5%), a red rice American pilsner that is light and has plenty of flavor for clobbering this summer; all Laws aren't created equally; Hollywood's 30% rule is a thing; Seal Street Justice is effectively applied (FAFO department); Paddy's running shoes are super comfortable at the expense of being ugly AF; the black hat fuckers are getting better and bolder (be vigilant); Customer Service's circle of hell; and end with a plea for pleasant Memorial Day weather (thanks to all service members, past, present and future).  Get an earful before the tinnitus sets in.   Recorded on May 14th, 2026 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

PART 2 ON PATREONPRESENTED BY PADDY MCDONNELL & WILLIAM THOMPSONSubscribe to the Patreon for part 2: / mudbloodpodcast THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR 'THAT PRIZE GUY!' USE CODE MUDBLOOD10 FOR 10% OFF: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/PADDY'S TICKETS: https://www.paddymcdonnellcomedy.com/... TICKETS: https://williamthompsoncomedy.com/MERCH: https://visualanticsapparel.com/colle... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQhOes... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... - Closer: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lqkCW...PRODUCED BY 1620 AUDIO.EDITED BY JACK MAILEY.

In dieser Folge werfen wir einen Blick auf die wilden Anfangsjahre von Paddy Kelly. Wie wurde aus dem charismatischen Teenager der Frontman der Kelly Family? Wir sprechen über seine Rolle als Sänger, Produzent und Mädchenschwarm – und darüber, warum gerade Paddy den Kelly-Hype der 90er prägte. Kommt mit auf eine Reise in unser aller Teenie-Jahre! Viel Spaß beim Hören! Folgt uns auch gerne auf unseren Social Media-Seiten: Instagram: www.instagram.com/keeponsinging_podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/keeponsingingpodcast Oder schreibt uns eine Mail an keeponsinging@gmx.de Wir freuen uns auf euer Feedback! Reguläre Folgen erscheinen alle drei Wochen samstags. "Ein Song, eine Folge" erscheint alle drei Wochen mittwochs. Und bis dahin: Keep on singing!

Paddy Smith is Chief Creative Officer at Born Social, where he oversees the creative output for the agency. He's spent his time at Born building a 60+ strong department spanning Creative, Design and Production, developing some of the brightest creative minds in the industry. He's pitched, won and delivered best in class creative across iconic brands like Guinness, Smirnoff, Mars, Uber and Ford, helping them transform into social-first brands. Paddy's work has collected creative awards from The One Show, The Creative Circle, The Webbys, Shortys, Marketing Week, Digiday and Campaign Awards and sat on juries with The Shorty Awards and Creative Review. Paddy has also written and hosted multiple industry events on varied creative subjects spanning brand design, generative AI, influencers, social-first brand building and modern craft, as well as writing thought pieces on creativity for the likes of The Drum, Adweek, Future London Academy and Creative Review.

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive headfirst into one of the wildest Listener Mail episodes yet — and absolutely nothing is off limits. From pink eye, polyps and footballers wearing makeup on live TV… to whether finishing SECOND deserves an open-top bus parade, the lads somehow manage to cover it all.There's chaos as the boys debate if modern football has officially gone soft, including refs with trendy haircuts, xG nerds, shirt-off celebrations, and whether heading could eventually disappear from the game entirely. Plus, a listener's all-time “Games Gone” rant sparks one of the funniest football debates they've had in ages.Elsewhere, Pete reveals his secret childhood career working in his grandad's butcher shop, the Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris for Crouchy, and there's an unbelievable story involving someone legally named after the entire 1979 Liverpool team.The lads also react to bizarre old-school footballer tweets, discuss marathon punishments for the Football League, rank Aussie icons in a “Down Under Vanarama,” and preview the FA Cup Final with the help of Chris' wife Ria — who might actually be better at predictions than all three of them combined.It's listener mail at its absolute finest: ridiculous football chat, nostalgia, complete nonsense, and plenty of classic pod chaos.Chumbawamba00:00 - Intro, makeup chat & Chris' pink eye reveal03:15 - Polyps, bllocks & why the lads do this to themselves04:27 - Fans listening to the pod on the London Underground05:12 - Shin pad injury update & the listener who got slashed06:02 - Does SECOND place deserve an open-top bus parade?07:18 - Playoff winners vs automatic promotion debate08:50 - The Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris10:22 - Will the Wealdstone Raider come on the podcast?11:45 - Sponsored Segment with England15:52 - Download the England app!19:01 - Listener Mail officially begins19:21 - The unbelievable football shirt sent from Vanuatu20:48 - The lads decide to give the shirt away21:24 - Aussie caravans & the “Down Under Vanarama”25:31 - Steve Irwin, Alf Stewart & Toadfish in a Vanarama26:51 - Sids loses it at “Beanpole, Fire Pbes and One Ball”27:18 - Serious chat about checking yourself & men's health29:31 - A listener legally named after Liverpool's 1979 team30:43 - Charlie Otway's insane full name explained31:58 - Marathon punishment ideas for the Football League34:58 - The funniest accidental footballer tweets ever36:44 - “Games Gone” mega-rant begins37:11 - Referees with trendy haircuts debate37:29 - xG, “big chances” & football nerd culture38:19 - Shirt-off celebrations & VAR frustrations39:00 - Why clubs keep buying young foreign players39:20 - Is football removing physical contact from the game?40:23 - Players showing personality vs media backlash42:49 - Football League table update & Ria's prediction success45:24 - FA Cup Final preview: Chelsea vs Manchester City47:42 - Paddy Power's Minister of Mischief returns49:32 - Has Chris replaced the listeners with his wife?50:53 - Ria gives her FA Cup predictions52:28 - The lads react to Ria outperforming them54:30 - Why the FA Cup Final morning feels special57:00 - Predictions: Man United vs Forest & Newcastle vs West Ham58:37 - Paddy's Boost selections01:01:18 - OutroThe Official England squad drops May 22nd on the England App first - if you want to see who is making Tuchel's squad download the app here :https://england.onelink.me/rgxW/lbj1at4bAnd if you want to be in with a chance of winning an official signed England shirt - submit your selects in the Squad Selector by May 21st . #adFor more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An event is taking place in Tralee today which gives information on cyber security essentials for businesses. Jerry spoke to Paddy Lange of Resilium which is based in Tom Crean Business Park. Paddy is speaking at the Cyber Security Essentials Event hosted by Tech Industry Alliance, JRI America, MTU, Tralee Chamber and Cyber Ireland. The event is taking place at SMBC, Kerry Technology Park.

This episode is for beginners who want to start with Infinity. You bought yourself a starter box (Mazebreaker) and have played the missions. In this episode, Paddy and Raymon will give you tips on how to proceed going into your first 150 point games. Check out Infinity Mission Geist to manage your games of Infinity and keep track of the new missions coming as part of the Monday Signal campaign!https://infinitygeist.com

Everton's European prospects are bleak after one of the most frustrating results of the season. Matt and Paddy assess the team's recent defensive disintegration and look at why the mentality has been wrong in the last five games. In short, have the Blues bottled it? We then look at our priorities for the summer - Matt goes a bit Walter Smith - and give kudos to Beto after his brilliant goal.

Well now, we were treated to another smashing weekend of Gaelic Football. The Football Pod are breaking it all down, James was in Killarney, Tommy was in the Hyde, and Paddy is on top of it all. Chapters(01:00) - Kerry's 'dream' Munster title - Cork issues, Clifford, Donegal worries.(20:00) - GAA+ vs. RTE, Tailteann Cup run-through, upsets and big scores(29:00) - Roscommon seize the day, Galway aren't done yet.(54:00) - Leinster & Ulster finals - what to expect...Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Most Irish high earners are claiming roughly half the pension tax relief available to them. Not because the rules are complicated, but because the contribution percentage set years ago has simply never been revised. In this episode, Paddy walks through the age-related contribution limits (15% to 40%) the €115,000 earnings cap and what it actually means in practice and a real worked example of a director, age 56, on €180k — who could be claiming €16,100 in tax relief every year but isn't. He also covers the year-end October timing window (you can still reduce last year's tax bill with one decision), five common mistakes that quietly cost high earners thousands, and why the personal contribution question and the structural question, PRSA versus company pension, really need to be looked at together. There's a full written article with the age-related table, the worked example, and year-end timing details on the blog at www.informeddecisions.ie/post/pension-tax-relief-ireland-explained Free Webinar: Should You Sell Your RSUs? - A Practical Guide for Tech Employees in Ireland, 20th May 2026: https://www.informeddecisions.ie/webinar/webinar-should-you-sell-your-rsus If this episode raised questions about where you sit on the age-related table or whether your current contribution strategy is going to get you where you want to go, that's exactly what we work through with clients. Find out more at https://www.informeddecisions.ie  DISCLAIMER: This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Always speak to a qualified, independent advisor about your own situation.

Today, we look at a surpirsise move from Labour MP Catherine West. She's called for cabinet ministers to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership - threatening to do so herself if they don't.Laura and Paddy are joined by Henry to discuss she is, why she's doing it, and how dangerous it could be for the prime minister.They also look ahead to next week as the prime minister prepares to make a speech tomorrow, and what we could hear at the state opening of UK Parliament by King Charles on Wednesday.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn and Chloe Scannapieco. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Matt and Dave go macro and micro after the frustrating draw in south London on Sunday.

Today, we look at what Labour's pasting in the May elections means for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.He's been out in London talking to Chris and insisting he's not going anywhere but with more and more of his own party calling on him to resign, can he really stay?Chris joins Laura and Paddy to talk about their conversation and to give his assessment on the results now they're inThey also look at Starmer's appointment of former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy on global finance and ask, will it make a difference to voters?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O'Connell, and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn and Maddie Drury. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Stephen Bailey. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

FINALE!!! Der Sport-Club Freiburg schlägt Braga mit 3:1 und steht im Europa League-Finale (FINALE) in Istanbul??!?! Paddy und Alex sprechen über einen der größten Abende der Vereinsgeschichte, eine einmalige Stadionatmosphäre in Freiburg, die Szenen nach dem Abpfiff, die Kneipensicht aus Berlin, zu Tränen rührende Interviews, die Bedeutung eines europäischen Finales und über den sowieso und schon immer größten kleinen Verein der Weltgeschichte. Ah, und dann auch noch über das Spiel.  WIR HOLEN DEN POKAL! Patricks großartige neue Folge zur SC-Saison im Rasenfunk findet ihr hier: https://rasenfunk.de/bundesliga-m/603 Kommt in unsere Whatsapp-Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CczY9IVtPDy1c1WOR8jAkk Spodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/spodcastfreiburg So könnt ihr uns unterstützen: Patreon: https://patreon.com/SpodcastFreiburg Paypal: https://paypal.me/SpodcastFreiburg Das SC Freiburg Tippspiel 25/26: https://www.kicktipp.de/spodcast  Feedback? Sehr gerne! Kontaktiere uns jederzeit via Social Media oder Mail (spodcastfreiburg@gmail.com) Mehr Infos auf https://www.spodcast-freiburg.de Euer Spodcast-Team diese Folge: Alex (@AKoneczny / @akoneczny.bsky.social), Paddy (bergzwuckel.bsky.social)

PART 2 ON PATREONPRESENTED BY PADDY MCDONNELL & WILLIAM THOMPSONSubscribe to the Patreon for part 2: / mudbloodpodcast THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR 'THAT PRIZE GUY!' USE CODE MUDBLOOD10 FOR 10% OFF: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/PADDY'S TICKETS: https://www.paddymcdonnellcomedy.com/... TICKETS: https://williamthompsoncomedy.com/MERCH: https://visualanticsapparel.com/colle... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQhOes... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... - Closer: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lqkCW...PRODUCED BY 1620 AUDIO.EDITED BY JACK MAILEY.

Send us Fan MailGary brings you more highlights from the Wheel of Fortune contest organised by the City of Edinburgh Pipe Band, while also introducing you to two brand new singles from young stars of the fusion piping world.PlaylistRoss Miller with Paddy's Leather Breeches, Would the Minister Not Dance and El Retiro Park from Would Paddy Not Dance? (single)Sarah Muir with Duncan MacColl, Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch and Fiona MacLeod from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording.Sandy Cameron with Spean Bridge to Achnacarry, Would the Minister not Dance?, Rory Gallagher, Braes of Locheil, Miss Lilly, Monymusk, A Cup of Tea, Dancing Feet and the Lintie from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording. Dan Nevins with the Young MacGregor, Highland Harry and Dr MacPhail's Reel from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording. Angus MacPhee with Zeeto the Bubbleman, The Hen's March, Gaelic Air, Dalnahassaig, Buntata's Sgadan, Pressed for Time, Dr Alasdair MacKenzie and Smelling Fresh from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording. Bede Patterson and The Nexus Project with Arcadia (single) LinksRoss Miller Music The Nexus Project at TradfestSupport the show

These things come in threes…for a third consecutive game Everton let points slip in injury time. Matt and Paddy assess the reasons for the late collapse against Manchester City. Lack of focus? Lack of capable officiating? Lack of clinical play on the counter? Paddy spoke to the excellent Merlin Rohl after the game and gives us an insight into that chat. There's also a look ahead to the summer transfer window, as the rumour mill starts to ramp up again.

This week we have Paddy on to find out how she went with her Renegade Ogre boys at Cold Combat!Signup link for Blighted Harvest: https://oldworldrankings.com/au/tournaments/black-arrow-the-blighted-harvest[0:01:04] Intro[0:08:39] Cold Combat Rundown with Paddy's Games[0:56:46] Patreon Shoutouts [0:58:31] Patreon Question followed by general Renegade Ogres chat[1:14:34] Paddy Stamps on Gommo's AI love (before telling us all about her sculpting hobby)[1:25:52] Hobby[1:39:42] Unexpected discussion about rankings calculations[1:57:22] WrapupLucent Art Light - https://gameenvy.net/lucent-art-light/Support the ShowJoin the Patreon - https://patreon.com/oldworldfanaticsShop Old World @ Element Games - https://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-game/warhammer-the-old-worldLinks and ShoutoutsOld World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.com/auAustralian Discord Server - https://discord.gg/yYaTG5svBVFollow UsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@oldworldfanaticsBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/oldworldfanatics.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/oldworldfanaticsThreads - https://www.threads.net/@oldworldfanaticsEmail - oldworldfanatics@gmail.comHuge thanks to our monthly supporters!

Most ARF holders know their fund value. Most know Revenue requires a minimum annual drawdown. Very few have stopped to ask whether meeting that minimum is actually a strategy, or simply the path of least resistance. In this episode, Paddy explores safe withdrawal rates in an Irish context: the research on real retiree behaviour, why the 4% rule is both useful and misunderstood, and why the sequence of returns in the first five years of retirement carries disproportionate weight on long-term outcomes. He walks through a concrete sequence-of-return scenario: same starting fund, same average annual return, same withdrawal rate, completely different outcomes and shares a real-life case study of a retired solicitor whose conservative ARF mandate was quietly eroding her fund at a 7% real rate of depletion annually. Covered in this episode: The US Health and Retirement Study findings on actual retiree withdrawals Bill Bengen's 4% rule and its Irish limitations Sequence of return risk and how a cash buffer changes the equation Three common ARF drawdown mistakes and three concrete takeaways. The imputed distribution sets the floor. It doesn't set the strategy. Read the full blog post at www.informeddecisions.ie/post/safe-withdrawal-strategy-arf-ireland DISCLAIMER: This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Always speak to a qualified, independent advisor about your own situation.  

What started as a backpacking trip through Peru turned into a life-changing rescue story.This week on Oh My Dog, Jack, Seann and Sara meet Mirelle Radley, whose chance encounter with a scruffy little street dog became an extraordinary journey across continents.Paddy followed Mirelle through villages, mountains, and markets… and eventually all the way back to the UK. But getting him home involved charities, red tape, flights, setbacks, and one unforgettable bond. Plus:Mildred has a run-in with a dachshundProof that Alex Lowe's dog really can climb treesA funny, moving, and genuinely inspiring episode.Photo of Mirelle & Paddy: @Fetchmycamera_Mirelle's new book "Paddy From Peru": https://lnk.to/paddyfromperuMirelle's fundraiser: https://gofund.me/671b1e605Donate to street dogs in Peru: https://colitasconcanas.org/Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: hello@omdpod.comDon't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle @animal.rising00:00 Cold showers are back 02:43 Mildred's café incident & shaken confidence06:08 Dog behaviour chat with Simon incoming06:37 Proof that Alex Lowe's dog climbs trees 08:35 Dolly, Juniper & dog bed updates 10:32 Introducing Mirelle Radley and Paddy11:32 The difficult chapter before Paddy entered her life12:39 The first meeting in Peru 15:06 When Paddy refused to leave her side18:58 Why he became “Paddy”19:06 Leaving him behind… and the heartbreak23:00 The plan to bring Paddy home 25:19 Flights, France, paperwork & travel chaos28:57 Street dog habits Paddy still has30:31 How the book deal happened 33:17 How Paddy changed Mirelle's life 35:22 Helping rescue other dogs around the world39:00 The famous OMD question: does Mirelle let Paddy kiss her on the mouth? 40:34 Post-interview reactions & why this story feels like a movie#OhMyDog #PaddyFromPeru #DogRescue #RescueDog #MirelleRadley #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #StreetDog #DogStory #AnimalRescue #DogLovers #RescueStories

Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins to help, as well as reveal the insights you can gather from looking inside a communal bin.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn and Adam Chowdhury. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

"When a merchandising convention comes to town, the gang tries to develop marketable products in an attempt to build the Paddy's brand." -Original Air Date: 11/5/2009- This week we're talking about Paddy's Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens, Always Sunny merchandise, Dick Towels and Ted cracks the mystery of how to make a gun that fires liquid (possibly?). This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time. Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon! This episode was posted a week ago and it's 10 MINUTES LONGER! Get the first seven days FREE and then it's just $5/month after that. You'll get every episode one week early with all of the extra content that we usually clip out of each release and movie reviews from the Seinfeld Extended Universe. Join Us at patreon.com/nohugging Wanna start your own podcast? Do it with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code HUGGING. Get a FREE No Hugging, No Learning sticker by giving us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you listen to this! Just be sure to send us your address! Email us: nohuggingnolearningshow@gmail.com Follow us!  @nohugging on X @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram @nohugging.bsky.social on Bluesky Music: "The Gang Gets Trapped" by Reed Streets

Matt is joined by Everton author Mark O'Brien to look ahead to the release of the latest One By One fanzine. We look at what's to come in the second edition, get into shifting Everton culture after the stadium move and look ahead to the end of the season. Details on where to get your copy of the mag here

The government will give carriers extra flexibility. We've a briefing and hear from the travel industry. Plus, the glory of the dawn chorus from deep in a wood in Buckinghamshire, and Paddy tours a crumbling parliament. On the papers – comedian Grainne Maguire, Jon Williams from the Rory Peck Trust and Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy.

Today we look at how safe Jewish people feel and the political response to a string of violent incidents in which they've been targeted.It's prompted a national conversation about antisemitism in the country among politicians and the public.Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday and there have been multiple cases of arson on Jewish properties in recent weeks.Special correspondent Judith Moritz is on to talk about what the community has been telling her, and Paddy's been to a synagogue in North London to talk to young people about their experiences.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Send us Fan MailThe bums make a triumphant return to the rail yard — as Paddy returns from the wars of LBK, FL to reunite our trio;  NFL Draft season has come and gone, the bums break-down the Bears picks and acquisitions; Dan Hampton thinks Ben is arrogant; Babe Laufenberg and his place in IU draft history; a Masters recap ensues — Rory has a one chance to do something nobody else has done before; Sergio needs to explore why he's so angry; the MLB has a few early dismissals (uncharacteristic) and ouch; the Cubs pitching roster looks like a M*A*S*H unit; and close the top half, as Dianna Rossini and Mike Vrabel find themselves in hot (tub) water.  The second half snaps off with a Triple booze review, featuring a holy trinity of rum, beer and bourbon; Paddy shares Richland Rum's “Single Estate Old South Georgia Rum' (112.4 proof, 56.2% ABV), a copper pot distilled masterpiece from Brunswick, Georgia; Eddie, courtesy of BIL Big D, shares a creation from BuckleDown Brewing— ‘Party Pillow' (5.3% ABV) an unfiltered Hefeweizen that's yeasty and bready; and Rocky completes the cycle with Old Bourbon County's ‘Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey' (110 proof; 55% ABV), from Paris, KY, an amazing value production; Eddie and family get a good look at comedian Hannibal Buress in Skokie, IL (Google it); Dave's legacy carries on — micro dose style (so appropriate); Rocky and Lucy visit Louisville during Kentucky Derby Kickoff (Sunday Funday at Churchill Downs); and close with highlights from Paddy's 60-day sabbatical on the island of long boat key.  Get a fresh dose, all of them are free. You're welcome. Recorded on April 29th, 2026 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us Fan MailTony Rodriguez loves the Greensboro, N.C., comedy scene. He switched from music to stand-up seven years ago. After a rough start, he started to get the hang of his new hobby and is trying to make a career out of it. He helps run The Sidewalk Crew production company. He's a regular at the Idiot Box comedy club and is going to be part of the North Carolina Comedy Festival between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27. He recorded a special at Paddy's Comedy Club in Fayetteville, N.C., that's on YouTube now. Follow Tony Rodriguez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcomictonyTwitter: https://x.com/thatcomictonyPaddy's Comedy Club special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yeJpvqjytUSupport the show

Matt and Paddy are back from a painful weekend in London - mentally and physically. As if a marathon wasn't agonising enough, Matt has to relive Everton's loss at West Ham. We look at why the Blues have suddenly lost defensive stability and what positions need to be strengthened in the summer. Also, is it the right time for Everton to complain to PGMO about the refereeing decisions after Saturday's appalling handball miss?

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Beneil Dariush joins me days out from his co-main fight with Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth! We talk about his new diet, fighting Quillan, what's on the line, having to fight young fighters coming up, Paddy/BSD, Khamzat/Strickland analysis and more!

Today, Laura and Paddy talk about another incident where a gunman tried to enter an event attended by US President Donald Trump.A secret service agent's bulletproof vest saved him from more serious injury, after he was shot.The president was quickly escorted to safety by the Secret Service, but questions have been raised about how he got so close, and about what it means for the King's US visit next week.To help Laura and Paddy answer them, former British ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch is in the studio. And Paddy also talks to the BBC's chief North America correspondent Gary O'Donoghue, who was in the room when the gunman was. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Ben Carter. The social producer was Beth Pritchard. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at a report that suggests the US could review its position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.An internal Pentagon email reported by Reuters suggested the US was considering options to punish Nato allies it believed had failed to support its war on Iran.The options discussed also included seeking Spain's suspension from Nato over its opposition to the war. BBC News has not been able to review the email.In this special episode, five of the Newscast gang are together for a special programme from the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in London as part of Cast Fest.Adam, Chris, Laura, Paddy, and Henry also discuss whether the King's visit to the US next week could smooth things over.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O'Connell and Henry Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn with Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Robbie Hayward. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Winnipeg including Gilbert Burns retiring in the cage following a KO loss to Mike Malott, the rest of the fights on an underated card and more before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including Sean Strickland dropping his location for Khamzat to come find him, BSD and Paddy both teasing a fight for International Fight Week, the UFC officially returning to Philly for UFC 330, Josh Hokit asking ring girls to corner him at The White House, plus predictions for Zalal vs Sterling and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shopify.com/believe⁠⁠ UNDERDOG: Download the app today and use promo code BYM to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars FUM: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tryfum.com/BELIEVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code BELIEVE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! 3PUNCHCONVO: Use code BYM to get 3 months free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.3punchconvo.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BYMPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3drq6ps⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/bisping⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michael Bisping Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michael Bisping YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Felder Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/felderpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paul Felder Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/felderpaul/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brian MacKay Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/bmackayisright⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike Harrington Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike Harrington Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themharrington⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike Harrington YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Adam joined Laura and Paddy to chew over the latest news from Iran, Scotland, and Downing Street. Ahead of the Prime Minister's appearance in parliament, they discuss what we've learned today about what Sir Keir Starmer knew, or did not know, about the Lord Mandelson's vetting by the foreign office. Laura spoke to cabinet minister Liz Kendall, who backed the PM and said that Starmer would have blocked the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador had he known he failed security vetting.Elsewhere, negotiations continue between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. But is it actually currently open or closed? Has the ceasefire been breached? And what happens next? Paddy has been putting those questions to Lyse Doucet in Tehran.Plus, Laura has been in Scotland speaking to voters and the party leaders about how those issues and others will affect which way voters go in the May elections.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O'Connell, and Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray with Adam Chowdhury. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Laura and Paddy are back! Today, they're discussing the key questions facing Sir Keir Starmer over the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson Sir Olly Robbins, the former chief Foreign Office official, was ousted by Starmer on Thursday after it was revealed that Mandelson had failed the foreign office vetting programme. The key questions are still to be answered formally over who knew what, and when.The PM is set to appear in the Commons on Monday, and Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by MPs on Tuesday. But how exactly did we get here? What are the key questions Starmer and Robbins need to answer? And could this be the final nail in the coffin for Keir Starmer's premiership?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Rufus Gray with Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In 1993, the Irish writer Roddy Doyle won the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction. His novel, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, was remarkable for the way it conveyed gritty drama through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. Roddy tells Ben Henderson about his inspiration for Paddy Clarke, how he balanced writing with becoming a father and teaching, and the emotions of the night he won the award.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Roddy Doyle. Credit: Dominic Ledwidge O'Reilly/Getty Images)