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Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

HeadStuff Podcasts

Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland"s silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past. For ad-free listening and access to our bonus content go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com and sign up for €5/mo + VAT.

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86:32

Thomas D'Arcy Magee - Canada's First Nationalist

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/07/27

This week Jason told Kevin about Carlingford man Thomas D'Arcy Magee, from his time with the Young Irelanders to his role in Canadian politics

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67:17

Release the Bracken (Part 2)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Jason finishes the story of Brendan Bracken and his role in WWII

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68:22

Brendan Bracken and the Winston Churchills

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2021/07/14

This week Jason tells Kevin about Brendan Bracken, a Tipperary man who wormed his way into power at Churchill's side

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87:21

Tayto (This is an episode about crisps)

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2021/07/07

Kevin tells Jason about the history and antics of Ireland's favourite human crisp

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46:47

James Clarence Mangan

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/06/30

We're back and Jason is starting off season 6 with a story about a pint drinking, ghost chatting, 19th century poet by the name of James Clarence Mangan

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3:04

Sean Quinn 3: Revenge of the Quinn

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Here's a teaser for the 3rd and final episode of the Quinn trilogy, Revenge of the Quinn. We talk about what happened after Quinn lost control of his company, the post recession fallout for the bankers (Sean Fitzpatrick and David Drumm) as well as the current state of affairs in Quinn county with Kevin Lunney. You can get access to the full episode for €5 over at www.buymeacoffee.com/shitetalkhistory OR www.patreon.com/shitetalkhistory

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116:19

Sean Quinn 2: The Anglo Menace

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/06/02

In Part 2 of this Cowboy Special we talk about Sean Quinn and Anglo Irish Bank during the financial crash. The final episode, Part 3 - Revenge of the Quinn, will be out later today on Patreon AND Buy Me A Coffee so head over to either to get access and find out what happens next!

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98:24

Sean Quinn: A Cowboy Special

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/05/26

We're back with the season 5 cowboy special! This time it's 2008's richest Irishman, Sean Quinn

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59:28

Pirate Queen Gráinne Ní Mháille

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/03/17

For the season five finale Jason tells Kevin all about Gráinne Ní Mháille, the pirate queen. Thanks for all the support this season, happy St. Patrick's day and we'll see you all in a few weeks!

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71:37

Eileen Flynn vs the Sisters of the Holy Faith

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/03/09

This week Kevin tells Jason the story of Eileen Flynn and her legal battle with the Sisters of the Holy Faith

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75:54

Violet Gibson vs Mussolini

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/03/02

For this week's episode Kevin tells Jason the story of Dublin woman Violet Gibson and her crusade against Benito Mussolini

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46:53

Táim i Marconi i Derrigimlagh bog (Part 2)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/02/26

To finish off the Guglielmo Marconi story, Kevin told Jason about Marconi's Transatlantic Messaging Station in Clifden and his connection to the world's first transatlantic flight

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50:54

Guglielmo Marconi comes to Ireland (Part 1)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/02/24

In part one of this two parter, Kevin tells Jason about the radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi and his connections to Ireland through the Jamesons of Jameson Whiskey

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49:13

The Fastest Guns in the Whest

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/02/16

This week Jason tells Kevin about Jim Leavy and Johnny Murphy, some Irish born gunslingers on the American frontier

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49:44

The Execution of Walter Lynch

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/02/10

This week Kevin tells Jason the grim Irish origins of a popular 20th century phrase

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78:26

St. Brigid of Kildare

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/02/02

This week Jason tells Kevin the story of St. Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints and a fine woman altogether. Actually, she came across as a bit annoying to be honest, and she wouldn't be high up on the list of the the saints you'd fancy a pint with. However, it's St. Brigid's Day so we thought we'd cash in on all her clout and chase a few extra listeners that'll be googling her. Enjoy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ P.S. - Friend of the pod James

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76:41

Robert Ross burns down the White House

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/01/26

This week Kevin tells Jason the story of the last man who stormed the US Capitol, General Robert Ross

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63:02

Collar & Elbow Wrestling (or: How the Irish Probably...

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2021/01/19

We're back and starting off season 5 with Jason telling Kevin all about the ancient Irish sport of Collar & Elbow wrestling

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57:05

The Trial of Stradbally

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/12/24

We're finishing off this story, and the year, with the second part of the missing postman tale, the Trial of Stradbally. Happy Christmas everyone and we'll be back in a few weeks!

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75:16

The Disappearance of Larry Griffin

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/12/22

Here's a special, festive episode of Shite Talk for this Christmas season, all about the disappearance of the Kilmacthomas postman, Larry Griffin.

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