What’s the Story? Podcast

01:15:31

WTS 216: Mark Burke, The medical miracle

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/10/02

This week on WTSpod we're joined by Mark Burke, a Wicklow man who contracted Covid-19 in March and was given a less than 5% chance of surviving. Thanks to the incredible work of the nurses and doctors, combined with incredible support from family, friends and entire communities, Mark is still here today and was able to share his story. This week we also take some time to try and promote some local businesses that are near and dear to us. A few quid spent locally can make all the difference so

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01:09:41

WTS 215: Petesy Carroll

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/09/19

This week we welcome back a dear friend of the podcast, Europe's top MMA journalist and co-host of The Bash podcast Petesy Carroll. Alongside his long-term partner in crime Niall McGrath, Petesy can be heard every week on The Bash which is available on all podcast providers. On this episode of WTSpod we talk about the impact of covid on media, the rise of conspiratorial views from MMA fighters, Conor McGregor, a fighters union, drugs in sport, triple cheeseburgers, and the greatest prank Mero ever

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WTS 214: 20-4-20 Challenge with Eamonn Maloney & Mary...

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/09/04

This week we're joined by two of the participants in the Suicide or Survive 20-4-20 challenge. (Donate by visiting https://justgiving.com/campaign/20-4-20) The aim of the 20-4-20 challenge is to get a group of 20 people of all ages & fitness levels to complete 20,000km & raise €20,000 between February and the 10th September (World Suicide Prevention Day ). This breaks down to each individual completing 1000km & raising 1000, 1 a Km. The 1000km can be completed by walking, running, cycling, swimming,

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01:23:57

WTS 213: Philip O'Connor

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/08/29

Our man in Stolkholm Philip O'Connor is back on WTSpod. We talk Sweden's response to coronavirus and how they travelled the road less taken. Danny get's surprise Abba chats and Phil tells us about his project for the US Presidential election, "Outside it's America".

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01:10:57

WTS 212: Jarlath Regan

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/08/15

This week we're joined by the brilliant and uber-sound Jarlath Regan. Jarlath is a stand-up comedian and podcaster who is the voice (and brain) behind the incredible Irishman Abroad series. His new comedy special "Notions 11" is available to stream on Patreon now and you can check it out by visiting patreon.com/irishmanabroad

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01:10:25

WTS 211: Joanne McNally

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/07/25

Joining us this week is the hilarious Joanne McNally. One of our all time favourites, Joanne is making her third appearance on WTSpod to tell us all about life with COVID, the truth about travelling by sea, online dating, launching a new podcast with an old friend and loadsa craic in between. Unfortunately, thanks to coronavirus, live comedy is hard to come by these days, but when it's back make sure to get out to some gigs - especially if Joanne is involved. Until then, you'll have to settle

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01:12:29

WTS 210: Femi Bankole

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/07/18

This week we're joined by Femi Bankole who is one of the people behind the brilliant social media movement Black and Irish. In the wake of George Floyd's murder and the surge of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Femi and his two friends Leon Diop and Boni Odoemene set up the Black and Irish instagram page to platform the experience of black people around Ireland. Femi tells us about the page and his experience of living in Ireland and what he hopes to change. This week's podcast also

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01:18:18

WTS 209: Gary Mackle

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/07/03

He's back. We have the legal team on notice. He's Dermot Bannon's nemesis and Shania Twain's alleged lover, he's Gary Mackle.

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01:09:58

WTS 208: Paul Whyte

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/06/28

Tipperary's newest author Paul Whyte joins us this week to tell us about his new book "Harrow the Boys". Paul tells us about how he started writing, where he gets inspiration and, given he shares his name with a WWE superstar, we of course ask him about 'rasslin.

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01:03:43

WTS 206: Lynn Ruane

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/06/13

Joining us during lockdown is independent Senator Lynn Ruane. She was first elected to Seanad Éireann in 2016 and was returned for a second term in 2020. In 2018 Lynn released her autobiography 'People like me'. This episode of WTSpod is dedicated to memory of Ray Clarke.

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WTS 205: Eric Lalor

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/04/25

The great and wonderful Eric Lalor joined us this week as we all continue to play our part in the lockdown. Eric is one of Ireland's favourite comedians and actors, known for lighting up stages and the streets of Carrigstown on RTÉ's Fair City.

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01:30:21

WTS 204: Donal Fallon

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/04/18

This week we're joined by the People's Historian and host of the brilliant Three Castles Burning Podcast, Donal Fallon. Donal has forgotten more about Dublin than most will ever know and specialises in social history - sharing the stories of the people behind the events. Wash the hands. Stay at home.

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01:47:32

WTS 203: Paul Howard & Gary Mackle

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/04/10

In the midst of a COVID-19 lockdown we turn to two comedic masterminds to share some laughs through Skype. Stay at home. Wash the hands. Much love.

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01:11:31

WTS 202: Tom O'Mahony

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/03/29

A global pandemic with people living in isolation? There's only one man to turn to, host of Buckshot Podcast and comedian, Tom O'Mahony. Tom gives his thoughts on the pandemic, lets us know what he's been up to and how he's surviving, Mero bails out when rugby gets brought up, and Tom tells us about his hard hitting 99-year-old grandad who takes no shit. Check out Buckshot Podcast to hear more of Tipperary's finest. Wash your hands.

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01:26:44

WTS 201: Paul Devaney

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/03/07

Paul Devaney is a Longford man who has been leading a challenge to scale the world's highest heights. The Seven Summits Challenge involves reaching the top of the highest mountain on every continent. To date, Paul has reached 6 of the 7 summits with only the biggest prize eluding him, Everest. Paul tells us his story including what happens when you're on the other side of the world and there's a family tragedy, his dedication to completing the 7 summits, and what happened on his previous two

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WTS 200 - Michael Conlan

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/02/22

This week we're joined by boxing legend Michael Conlan, who is currently in camp training for another headline bout a Madison Square Garden on St. Patrick's Day. A double Olympian and double Inter-Continental champion, Conlan is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever boxers. Mick chats to the lads about some of his career highlights, friendships - including how Paddy Barnes helped save Christmas, his passion for mental health advocacy and helping people, and what comes next. It was a

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01:05:34

WTS 199: Aoife Moore

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/02/15

General Election 2020 is in the books but the result has left more questions than answers. To help us with those questions we asked the wonderful Aoife Moore to join us and put a bit of manners on our (lack of) political knowledge. Much like Irish politics, chaos takes over and the result is a lot of giggles and Mero getting a new nickname.

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01:08:57

WTS 198: Paul Dollery

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/02/01

The42.ie journalist and writer Paul Dollery joins us on the podcast this week. Paul gives his take on the 2020 League of Ireland season, the state of Irish MMA and we take a little look at the Republic of Ireland national team's future.

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01:26:45

WTS 197: PJ Gallagher

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/01/26

The brilliant and hilarious PJ Gallagher returns to WTSpod this week. You can get more of PJ on the Dubland podcast alongside Suzanne Kane and every weekday morning on Classic Hits Radio with Jim McCabe. This episode of WTSpod was brought to you by Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, go to www.fitzpatrickcastle.com for more.

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01:03:29

WTS 196: Jack Byrne

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2020/01/18

Jack Byrne is a professional Irish footballer currently playing with Shamrock Rovers and the Republic of Ireland national team. At the age of 15 Byrne signed with Manchester City and moved to England to pursue the dream of most teenage boys. Jack tells us about his time in England and the decisions that led him back to Ireland and winning his first international cap. This episode of WTSpod is brought to you by Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, go to www.fitzpatrickcastle.com for more.

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