What’s the Story? Podcast

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WTS 313: Jane Casey

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/06/08

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Jane Casey who is sharing some of the weird and wonderful tidbits that make Ireland such an interesting place. From secret tombs to origin stories and much more, Jane has been shedding light on some of Dublin and Ireland's lesser known history. You can follow Jane on Instagram and Tik Tok by searching for

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50:07

WTS 312: I could have turned pro...

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/05/31

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod On this week's episode... 🖥️ What did you want to be when you grew up? 🍑💨 Roland the Farter and the world of professional flatulists 🏆 United win the FA Cup 🤦‍♂️ Leinster comes up shy, again.

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01:27:33

WTS 311: Al Foran

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/05/25

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod The man of a million voices, comedian, and podcaster Al Foran is back on WTSpod. Al joined us to talk about what he's been up to lately and, as it is FA Cup Final weekend, we talk about Manchester United Football Club and the Erik Ten Hag saga.

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01:08:42

WTS 310: Mero & Danny

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2024/05/18

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week the lads catch up on life and what's going on with Bruce Springsteen, The Dublin Portal and why we can't have nice things, the urge to procrastinate, and lots more besides.

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01:04:21

WTS 309: Susan Dennehy

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/05/11

This week we're joined by Susan Dennehy – an award-winning documentary maker and radio producer. Her latest radio documentary Last One on the Train is a 6-part series (airing on RTÉ Radio One and available online) that brings a personal perspective to life for physically disabled people in Ireland. Episode five of the series features our very own Graham Merrigan. Susan chats to us about making the series, the people behind the stories, and how her daughter Grace drives her to bring these stories to

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51:48

WTS 308: Richy Craven

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/05/04

This week we're joined by author Richy Craven who recently released his first book – Spirit Level. Spirit Level tells the story of a directionless 20-something-year-old named Danny Hook who, after his best friend dies in a drunk driving accident, discovers he can see ghosts... but only when pissed. We chat with Richy about the book, how it came together, and what might happen next.

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56:06

WTS 307: Brian Lloyd

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/04/13

This week we're all about movies and TV as Movies Editor with Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins us for a chat. We chat about big-screen and small-screen favourites, cast a critical eye toward the Oscars, and ask why do they reboot movies that were never any good in the first place?

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58:43

WTS 306: Kerrie Leonard

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/04/06

This week we're joined by Irish Paralympian Kerrie Leonard. Kerrie represented Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, were held in 2021. Kerrie tells us about her experience in those historic, pandemic games and what it was like for athletes at the events. Kerrie tells us what brought her to Archery and how it helped her with mental health struggles while studying at college. Having never really intended to go to the pinnacle of para-sports, she narrowly missed

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01:17:22

WTS 305: Paul Micheau

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/03/23

This week Paul Micheau joins us from the Is it Worth It channel on social media. Paul talks about creating videos and reviewing food as an ordinary Joe. He has travelled around Ireland giving honest reviews of everything from the humble but iconic breakfast roll to Michelin Star restaurants. Paul's "Is it worth it" review is based on price, taste, and experience with Paul emphasizing the importance of always keeping it real with his audience and how this has led to some interesting encounters with

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37:44

WTS 304: Martin Leahy

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/02/02

For almost two years singer song-writer and activist Martin Leahy has been holding a weekly protest outside Dail Eireann to highlight Ireland's housing crisis. Drawing on his personal experience, every Thursday for over 90 weeks and counting, Martin travels from Cork to Leinster House in Dublin to sing his song "Everyone should have a home". We chat to Martin about his protest and how he feels about being called an activist. His life as a musician and his reaction to Christy Moore covering his song

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01:04:08

WTS 303: Brianna Parkins

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2024/01/20

We're back and this week we're joined by journalist and broadcaster Brianna Parkins. In our first podcast of 2024, we take tangent talks to the next level. Our chat with Brianna starts with financial advice and ends with mullets and pornstar moustaches. There's some love for Joe Duffy, a chat about culture wars, and we hear how Australia is tackling housing very differently from Ireland.

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01:45:41

WTS Christmas Special 2023

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2023/12/22

The annual WTS Christmas Special is back and this year we have a surprise guest joining us! As the tradition goes, Paul Howard and Gary Mackle are on hand to steer us through this festive frenzy before our dynamic duo becomes a triple threat thanks to the one and only Al Foran! Merry Christmas to you and yours, we'll see you in the new year.

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01:32:29

WTS 302: Philip O’Connor

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2023/12/10

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod Friend of the show, Our Man in Stockholm, Philip O'Connor returns to WTSpod to help right the wrongs in our world. Philip is a journalist and podcaster originally from Dublin and is now based in Stockholm, Sweden. Following the recent mayhem in Ireland's capital, Philip talks to us about the importance of community and why love must win over hate.

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01:27:59

WTS 301: Stephen Jones

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2023/11/25

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we are joined by Irish actor, writer, poet, and performer Stephen Jones. Stephen has been performing on stage and on screen for over a decade and will be familiar to people from his roles in Red Rock, Love Hate, and most recently his TG4 drama Northern Lights.

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01:52:17

WTS 300: Paul Howard & Gary Mackle

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2023/11/04

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod 300th EPISODE It's WTS 300 and who better to mark the milestone than Messrs Mackle and Howard! This week the lads talk about BAFTA wins and Kate Winslett, mid-life crises, Howie's surgery recovery, their shared love of the great Vincent Browne, Bruce Springsteen and Paul paying the Boss, Gary's cooking, AI, football woes, and lots more besides. From Mero and Danny, we just want to say

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01:18:57

WTS 299: Karim Zidan

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2023/10/21

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod We're back... This week we're talking to Karim Zidan an investigative journalist and writer who specialises in the intersection of sport, power, and politics. Karim chats to us about the rise of Saudi Arabian influence in sports and how the term sportwashing doesn't go far enough to capture all that is happening. Is what's good for the goose good for the gander and will we see France

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54:59

298: Steo Wall

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2023/08/19

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're joined by singer-songwriter Steo Wall. As the finishing touches are being put on his new album, Steo tells us about what's been going on for him and what fans can look forward to when the album comes out later this year. We talk about inspiration and nerves before a big gig and Steo tells us about working with the great Damien Dempsey on his popular hit 'What's Wrong with

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48:44

WTS 297: Some Dare Call it Conspiracy

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2023/08/12

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we are joined by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders from Some Dare Call it Conspiracy Podcast. Brent Lee is a former conspiracist who spent 15 years down the rabbit hole between 2003 and 2018, believing every event from 9/11 to mass shootings was being orchestrated by a "satanic, paedophilic elite". Brent now fights disinformation and helps to explain and unravel the web of lies

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39:42

WTS 296: Michael Finkel

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2023/07/15

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod Michael Finkel is a journalist and best-selling author and his new book, The Art Thief, is out now. We first spoke to Michael six years ago on WTS 118 and we were delighted to welcome him back to tell us the true story of Stephane Breitweiser, a man who stole over 200 pieces of art from museums worth billions of euro and he did it all in broad daylight. The Art Thief is available online

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52:10

WTS 295: Stephanie Zambra

What’s the Story? Podcast ·

2023/07/08

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod After four long years, the artist formerly known as Stephanie Roche is back on WTSpod. We catch up with Steph about what's been happening since we last spoke, including marrying Dean, her decision to return to Ireland, signing for Shamrock Rovers, and progress in the women's game. We get Stephanie's thoughts on the upcoming World Cup, Ireland's squad and she predicts a winner... kind

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