What’s the Story? Podcast

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Chapter 87: Bray Comedy Festival

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2017/02/26

A special edition of the podcast this week as we took WTSpod on the road and travelled to Bray (Bré) for the 2017 Bray Comedy Festival. We caught up with some of the comedians who performed across the week including Chris Kent, Karl Spain, Danny O'Brien and friend of the show/comedy Don, Adam Burke.

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01:35:16

Chapter 86: David Moore

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2017/02/18

David Moore is Ireland's best known astronomer. Having set up Astronomy Ireland in 1990, he has been gazing into space and looking beyond our own planet for over three decades. He has discussed space with Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Sir Patrick Moore and now the two lads on WTSpod. You can learn more about the world beyond our world by going to www.astronomy.ie and joining the club. We also give details of our first ever live show which will take place on May 18th - first guests are announced and

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01:03:22

Chapter 84: Diamond Dallas Page

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2017/02/04

Diamond Dallas Page is a former pro wrestler and a three time Heavyweight Champion of the World. He has revolutionised the world of fitness with his DDP Yoga workouts. DDP has enjoyed success in and out of the wrestling ring and at age 60 he shows no signs of slowing down or taking a step back from the DDPY revolution. The DDPYoga Now app is available in the App store, Google Play store and online at www.ddpyoganow.com WTSpod is brought to you by the award winning Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel - check

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01:48:07

Chapter 83: Irvin Muchnick

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2017/01/28

This week Danny & Mero spoke to journalist and author, Irvin Muchnick, who is one of the world's best investigative journalists. The lads spoke to Irvin about George Gibney, the former Irish Olympic Swimming coach who is at the centre of a child sex abuse scandal that has rocked irish swimming for more than three decades. Since the mid 90's Gibney has lived in the USA under a cloud of suspicion and a desire from many to have him extradited to Ireland to face charges. Irvin has also worked

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01:14:33

Chapter 82: Caroline McGuigan

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2017/01/21

This week we welcome Caroline McGuigan back to the podcast. Caroline is the founder and CEO of mental health charity Suicide or Survive. When we originally spoke to Caroline way back on chapter 22, we were amazed by the response to her story - over a year later and we thought we would check in to see how Ireland is doing with mental health and for the usual waffle the lads provide - including Danny trying to talk about mad cow disease but knowing nothing about it. If you want to learn more about

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01:30:04

Chapter 81: The Retro Gamer, Naoise O'Hare

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2017/01/14

Nostalgia just aint what it used to be... except for when you're talking about computer games from your childhood. This week gaming guru and retro enthusiast Naoise O'Hare stopped by WTS towers in the beautiful surrounds of Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel to talk all things Gamer Con and all things retro gaming. Retro gaming has developed a massive following over the past few years as the worlds original home gamers seek out what brought them hours of entertainment as a kid. From Mario to Sonic, Duckhunt

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01:13:06

Chapter 80: Wayne McCullough

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2017/01/06

This week we are joined by one of the most successful Irish boxers in History. Wayne McCullough is an Olympic Silver Medal winner and went on to become the WBC Bantamweight Champion of the world. We talked to The Pocket Rocket about his incredbile career and some of his favourite moments from his years in the ring. We also hear how he is looking to establish a stable of Irish fighters at his gym on the west coast of America, including reaching out to fellow Irish Olympians Paddy Barnes and Michael

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01:20:11

Chapter 79: Gary Mackle

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2017/01/01

So long 2016, hello 2017. Friend of the podcast, Gary Mackle makes a welcome return to Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel and joins the lads for their review of 2016... kind of. We had great inentions of reviewing 2016 but as usual, tangents and rabbit holes get the better of the conversations.

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01:12:28

Chapter 78: Davina Devine

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2016/12/24

This week we welcomed one of Ireland's most beloved drag acts to Fitzpatrick Castle to get a glimpse of life through the eyes of an all singing, all dancing entertainment sensation. Davina Devine has been performing nationally and internationally for over a decade. She is the resident Queen of Dublin's iconic gay bar "The George" and hosts her own night every Thursday. Merry Christmas to you and yours, thanks for listening. WTSpod is brought to you by Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel, check out

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02:00:27

Chapter 77: Paul Howard

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2016/12/17

This week the lads welcome friend of the show, Paul Howard to studio 9 in Fitzpatrick Castle. One of the most popular guests to ever feature on WTSpod, Paul is a multi award winning journalist and author who created the infamous and beloved, Ross O'Carroll Kelly. Paul's latest book "I read the news today, oh boy" is about the life and times of Tara Browne. A man who died at the age of 21 and yet led one of the most fascinating and incredible lives of any figure from the 20th century. WTSpod is

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01:28:07

Chapter 76: Jess Kelly

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2016/12/10

This week the lads bring WTSpod on tour and record part of the chapter in Danny's car and the other part in the company of journalist and broadcaster Jessica Kelly in Dublin's Newstalk FM. Jess has been with Newstalk radio for over 6 years now and is currently the technology correspondent for the station. She is a regular contributor to the Pat Kenny show and can be heard across all shows discussing the latest and best bits from the technology world. Special thanks to Jess and all in Newstalk for

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01:48:08

Chapter 75: Ronan Burtenshaw

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2016/12/03

Ronan Burtenshaw is a journalist, broadcaster political genius and Dail Researcher. He covers Ireland and Britain for Jacobin Magazine and has featured on Tonight with Vincent Browne. We talked to Ronan about Fidel Castro, Brexit, Trump and even Bertie this week as Ronan brings a bit of political nouce to two bewildered lads who like to think they know about important stuff but really would be better off talking about Attenborough shows again or that time Hulk Hogan turned heel and formed the

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01:41:28

Chapter 74: Adam Burke

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2016/11/26

Adam Burke is one Ireland's finest comedians. A native of Bray (Bré) Co. Wicklow he launched The Hardy Har comedy club 8 years ago and it has become a favourite amongst comedy fans and comedians. He has played some of the best venues around the country and featured in comedy festivals that would make any joke writer blush, including launching the incredible Bray Comedy Festival which will run again in February 2017 for the third year running. Ontop of all this Adam has been known to dawn some

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01:06:54

Chapter 73: The Lads

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2016/11/19

This week on WTSpod, Danny & Mero change things up a bit. There's more Trump talk, Conor McGregor is the King of The World, Danny insults vegans and Mero is still talking about his new found celebrity status thanks to Tesco. All of this and loads more besides, including how you can get involved in our 2016 Christmas Special AND its competition time - You'll need to head over to our facebook and twitter pages for details on how you can. Don't forget to check out Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel and hit

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01:46:33

Chapter 72: League of Ireland legend, Pat "Pajo" Flynn

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2016/11/12

Way back in chapter 9 we spoke to Borough legend Patrick "Pajo" Flynn. Over a year later and Pajo has called time on a football career that seen him play alongside some legends of the game in England before returning home to become a fan favourite (in most cases) with clubs across the country. Having laced up the boots for the last time as a pro, Pajo penned a heartfelt thank you letter to fans, friends, family and clubs from down the years which went viral and was shared thousands of times. A two

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01:51:00

Chapter 71: Bruce Buffer & Dan 'The Beast' Severn

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2016/11/05

With UFC 205 just days away WTSpod sticks with tradition and brings you a special chapter ahead of Conor McGregor stepping into the Octagon once again. Dan 'The Beast' Severn is a true pioneer of Mixed Martial Arts. He is the only Triple Crown winner (UFC Tournament, Ultimate Ultimate and UFC Superfight) in the history of the organisation. He has a professional record with over 100 victories and enjoyed a spell with the WWF going toe to toe with wrestling greats such as The Rock, Owen Hart and The

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01:36:00

Chapter 70: Donal Fallon & Dublin's hidden histories

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2016/10/29

This week on WTSpod the lads are joined by historian, author, broadcaster and League of Ireland fan, Donal Fallon. Donal is a regular contributor to Newstalk radio with his hidden history section and is one of the men behind the incredible blog, Come Here To Me. CHTM has fast become one of Ireland's favourite sources of history material and deals with the brilliant to bizarre. Body snatchers in Dublin graveyards, the city beneath the city, league of Ireland and Dublin pubs are just some of the

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01:27:22

Chapter 69: Saskia Tidey

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2016/10/22

We last spoke to Saskia over a year ago when she was on the brink of qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. 62 chapters and an Olympics later we caught up with, what is now, our favourite Olympian. We talk about life at the games, the Olympic Village, the return home and what comes next for one of Ireland's elite sailors. Housekeeping is in full flow this week with zoo animals, Switzerland, David Attenborough and Hans Zimmer all coming up. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, give a

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01:21:32

Chapter 68: Joanne McNally

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2016/10/15

This week on the award winning WTSpod we welcomed one of Ireland's brightest talents to Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. Joanne McNally is one of the current hosts of hit RTE comedy series "Republic of Telly" and is a regular on the radio waves also. She is a hugely popular comedienne and star of productions like Singlehood, Separated at Birth and most recently Bite Me. From shoplifting to fuel an eating disorder to approaching her biological father for the first time through Facebook pokes, Joanne is

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01:14:13

Chapter 67: Man Flu

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2016/10/08

This week Danny has the dreaded man flu and Mero has to put up with his grumpy whinging. Listeners from abroad, Concussion, the death of Josh Samman, Danny's dislike of Gaelic Football, Mero recommends more documentaries to watch and Friday Night Lights turned 10 this past week. All this and more on this week's chapter. Don't forget get in touch with us on Twitter and Facebook, and hit that subscribe button when downloading!

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