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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

55:56

Hamon Massey - Mansions, Money, and Murd...Self-Defence

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/05/12

This week Jason tells Kevin the story of the fall and fall of the once great Massey clan, and their home at Killakee House, Rathfarnham. A tale of death, despair, money, massive houses, and a bit of the RA.

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63:40

Mary Elmes - The Oskar Schindler of Cork

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/04/28

For this weeks episode Kevin told Jason all about Mary Elmes, a genuine hero who dedicated her life to helping others; she travelled from Cork to Nazi occupied France via war torn Spain and did some amazing things along the way.

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58:41

Fenian Fi Fo Fum - Ireland invades Canada

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/04/21

For this weeks episode Jason continues the story of the Fenian Brotherhood from last week and tells Kevin about their attempts to invade Canada.

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35:54

John O'Mahony and the Fenian Brotherhood

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/04/14

For this weeks episode Jason told Kevin all about the life of John O'Mahony, founder of the American Fenian Brotherhood

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55:09

Nelson's Pillar (and Other O'Connell Street Curios)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/04/07

For this weeks episode Kevin told Jason about the rise and fall of Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street, as well as a couple of other weird monuments that have found their way onto the main street of our capital.

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34:01

Darkey Kelly - The Murdering Madam of Maiden Tower

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/03/31

For this weeks episode Jason told Kevin the 100% true story of Darkey Kelly, the madam of the Maiden Tower brothel in Dublin who may (or may not) have been Ireland's first serial killer.

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65:14

Erskine Childers and the Howth Gun-Running

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/03/24

For this weeks episode Kevin told Jason all about Erskine Childers and his part in the Howth Gun-Running of 1914, where 1000's of German guns were delivered to the Irish Volunteers, as well as his life during the Civil War / War of Independence. We've done a couple of episodes around that period for the centenary so expect to see a few more coming up this season! This episode also features some shite talk about Kevin's dog, Antz and Harry Potter

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56:52

Albert Cashier - Trans...Atlantic War Hero

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/03/17

For the first episode of season 3 Jason read Kevin the story of Albert Cashier. Born in Co. Louth, he travelled to Illinois and made it big in the Union Army under some extreme circumstances. Also some shite talk about a Clogherhead diner, viking splash tours and how tall Jason's gotten.

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48:45

John Mitchel - A Divided American (Part 2)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/01/22

For this week’s episode Kevin continues reading Jason the story of convicted felon, and infamous hypocrite, John Mitchel. In part two of the story we cover his exile to Van Diemen's land and the curious opinions he expressed in his later writings. Also, some shite talk about Tir Na Nog, Tennessee and Jason's relationship advice. Intro song is John Mitchel by The Freemen

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49:58

John Mitchel - A United Irishman (Part 1)

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/01/21

For this week’s episode Kevin reads Jason the story of 19th century nationalist, and founder of the United Irishman, John Mitchel. This is a two part episode and in part one we cover Mitchel's early life, his foray into anti-British journalism and his eventual trial for treason. Also, some shite talk about Cork's bad naval record, James McClean and robot lawnmowers.

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27:35

Don Hugo O'Conor - The Red Captain of Texas

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2020/01/07

For this weeks episode Jason reads Kevin the story of Hugh O'Conor, an Irish born man who made it big in the states on behalf of the Spanish crown. There's also some shite talk about Mac DeMarco, Catch me if you can and Jason's Spanish accents. This weeks episode photo is a statue of O'Conor in Tucson (a town he founded in Arizona), I don't think I've ever seen a statue with ginger hair before, it is truly wonderful.

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53:25

Francis Sheehy Skeffington and the 1916 Rising

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/12/17

For this weeks episode Kevin reads Jason the tale of Francis Sheehy-Skeffington; a celebrated pacifist, feminist and socialist of early 1900s Ireland who lost his life trying to keep the peace during the Easter rising. There's also some shite talk about Henry Ford, James Joyce and Jason's selfie etiquette. This will be the last episode of the year but we'll be back with the end of season 2 in January!

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35:40

Paddy McCarthy - It's a long, long way to Argentina

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/12/10

This week Jason tells Kevin about Paddy McCarthy, a Tipperary man who took the boat to South America and became a major figure in Argentinian football. Also featuring some shite talk about Louth GAA, Mad Men and Kevin's knowledge of sport.

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49:25

The Leviathan of Parsonstown - The William Parsons...

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/12/03

This week Kevin tells Jason all about the Parson family of Birr, Co. Offaly. They built the worlds biggest telescopes and changed the field of astronomy, were early contributors to photography and built one of the oldest surviving dark rooms, invented the steam turbine revolutionising sea travel and were involved in the worlds first car fatality. They got around. Plus some shite talk about Jason's homeschooling, Air (the band not the gas) and David Fincher.

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38:06

Nellie Cashman - Angel of the Cassiar

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/11/26

In this week's episode Jason tell Kevin the story of Nellie Cashman, a Cork woman who followed the gold rush around America making a name for herself as a business woman, restauranteur, philanthropist and all round sound lady. Also some shite talk about Doc Holiday, haircuts and jeans.

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35:36

Lady Betty - The Hangwoman of Roscommon

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/11/19

In this weeks episode Kevin tells Jason the story of Elizabeth Sugrue aka Lady Betty aka the woman from hell. Oscar Wilde's father recorded the story in his book "Ireland: Her wit, Peculiarities and Popular Superstitions" after asking the people of Roscommon about the infamous executioner who lived in their town Gaol. Also some shite talk about Brendan Behan and Jason's relationship with his mother.

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53:40

Lord Haw Haw - Ireland's premier Nazi DJ

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/11/12

This week Jason tells Kevin the story of William Joyce, aka Lord Haw Haw of Zeesen, a young lad who grew up in Galway and went on to become a propaganda broadcaster for the Nazis during WWII. Also some shite talk about Irish radio and Jason kind of predicts Gay Byrne's death.

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44:03

Richard "Humanity Dick" Martin

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/11/05

This week Kevin tells Jason about Richard "Humanity Dick" Martin, a bad ass man from Galway who spent his days fighting for animal rights while also literally fighting anyone he crossed, the man loved to duel. Also some shite talk about Ricky Martin, Wolf Tone and a bear.

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40:00

Ballyrush and Görtzen - The Spy Who Loved Us

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast ·

2019/10/29

Dropping knowledge bombs like the Luftwaffe did spies into Ireland during the war, today's story is about a spy who dropped into Ireland out of a Luftwaffe plane during the war. A German spy by the name of Hermann Görtz, stolen British intelligence plans, Luftwaffe uniforms, big chunks of cash, a code-breaking Irish librarian, Nazis teaming up with the RA to defeat the British, and that's just our last night out in Dublin. This episode is pretty interesting too to be fair. G'wan, have a listen.

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