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E20: We're Emergency Ready

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2026/10/02

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week: Spiders Terrorise Malahide Woman; Emergency booklets from Helen McEntee; Tusla disaster courtesy of Norma Foley; and Garvaghy Road madness courtesy of... Sinn Fein? The Sports Journos go Feral; and an American Woman is killed twice, but lives.....00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap00.20 Spider Season04:21 Discussion of the 'Be Emergency Ready' Book08:12 Government Spending and Waste12:12 Case Study: Child Abuse and Tusla Failures14:12 Political Responsibility

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01:03:12

E19: Ireland's kids hate it here

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2026/09/25

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week: Ireland's young people hate life in Ireland, objecting to housing shortages, joblessness, and lots more. We discuss in depth. Also: Ebun Joseph fixes your school; Nick Delehanty closes his business; Holly Cairns gets maternity leave for some reason, and have you heard about the Lesbians in America?00:00 - Episode intro and the week’s big topics02:07 - Why so many young people want to leave Ireland04:16 - Policy choices, housing, and the “liberal progressive society”

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01:00:58

E18: The Dublin Housing List Numbers

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2026/09/18

Sarah's Boob Article: https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/sarah-ryan-feminists-are-making-titsThis week: The Scandalous Dublin Housing numbers and what to do about them. Also: Trump visits, Ed Sheeran gets cancelled, an athlete poops her pants, and lots of Sydney Sweeney chat.00:00 - Intro01:06 - Listener comment about economics versus wider social issues02:56 - Why Trump’s Ireland visit landed as “non-eventful”06:24 - Dublin housing list data and the scale of non-Irish applicants10:32 - Should Irish

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00:58:09

E16: Immigration Dominates the News

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2026/09/11

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week, Sinn Fein announced a major U-turn on immigration - but is it real? The AfD shocked Germany. Jack Chambers was compared to Margaret Thatcher. And Trump comes to Ireland on 9/11's 25th anniversary. It's a busy week!00:00 Introduction 02:12 Germany's AFD victory05:01 Irish Reactions to Germany's Election Results07:15 Sinn Fein's Shift on Migration Policy11:31 Irish Political Landscape today16:43 Irish Government Approval Ratings and Public

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00:55:14

E16: Breastfeeding Men and Booby Women

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2026/09/04

www.johnandsarah.ieCheck out our poll, below!In this weeks episode: Boobs. Some men want to use theirs to breastfeed, and Sarah is disgusted. Advertisers want boobs back in fashion. And to round it off: Are Government making a tit of the economy?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:52 Support and Future Plans for the Podcast03:57 Controversy Over Men Breastfeeding Conference06:49 The Sexualization of Breastfeeding and Cultural Shifts09:54 The Logic Behind Gender-Related Lactation15:02

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01:04:29

E15: The Terrifying New Immigration Numbers

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2026/08/28

https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/the-new-cso-immigration-figures-areThis week, the CSO released new numbers showcasing the extraordinary scale of Irish immigration over the past six years. We discuss how these impact every policy area, and how it might be solved.Also: More Lindsay Clancy, Fuel Prices rising, CAO chaos, and Dolly Parton RIP.(01:02) Sarah’s Greece story and meeting listeners in public(02:18) John’s CSO immigration figures and the housing crunch(03:28) Sarah on demographic change and

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00:59:48

E14: It's Time to Talk about Travellers

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2026/08/21

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week John and Sarah ask: Why can't we talk openly about traveller culture and how most people experience it? Also, GurrierGate latest, John Kelly's tweets, the UK migrant leaflet, and Lindsay Clancy drives American women mad.00:00 Introduction02:58 GurrierGate controversy 05:07 Ireland's crime issues and Traveller Culture17:34 Proposed new laws and enforcement priorities18:53 Revelation of John Kelly’s social media posts29:15 UK migrant leaflet42:02 The Lindsay

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00:58:21

E13: Joy Riders and Ebun Joseph

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2026/08/16

www.johnandsarah.ieAs more lives are lost and Gardai seem powerless to intercept joy-riders, John and Sarah ask: Is Ireland lawless? Also, Ebun Joseph's war on the Irish Language, Alison Chawke's good fortune, Jason Arday's Death, and political inaction on Friedreich's Ataxia.00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:15 Holiday reflections and work-life balance01:38 Ireland's youth crime and police challenges02:30 Irish society's perception of crime and safety04:02 Incidents involving young drivers

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00:17:49

E12: Feckin' Greeks

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2026/08/14

Sadly this week's podcast is delayed until Sunday because of Greek connectivity issues, but in Sarah's absence - she's off tradwifing - John provides some brief updates on the big issues of the day - HSE reticence on Friedreich's Ataxia; more accusations of Irish antisemitism, and of course, Tradwives and Jason Arday.

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00:59:29

Ep 11: The Invasion of Spain

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2026/08/07

"It's our border, too" - this week John and Sarah discuss the invasion of Ceuta, and the consequences for Europe. Also: UK is to block the puberty of 270 kids, Noel Grealish went to right-wing Davos, and John cheated at The Sopranos.00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics02:09 The Invasion of Ceuta and Its Impact04:30 Legal and Political Aspects of Migration07:31 Law Changes and Border Control11:20 Europe's Migration Policy and Merkel's Legacy15:01 Ireland's Position and

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00:58:19

Episode 10: Simon Harris's Fake Tax Cut

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2026/07/31

This week John and Sarah dive into Fine Gael's proposed 8 euro a week tax cut, and how the Government will claw it all back. Also: Fauci pleads the fifth, The IRA returns, German terrorism, Norwegian murders, and a massively expensive Metro.00:00 Introduction to Ireland's Current Political and Security Climate02:20 Irish Political Parties and Their Evolving Values04:03 Security Threats: Terrorism and Bomb Plots in Ireland07:04 Government Spending, Tax Cuts, and Public Priorities10:14

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01:05:28

Episode 9: The Media's UCD R*pe Disgrace

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2026/07/24

This Week, John and Sarah dive in detail into the UCD R*pe case, how it was covered, and what the media didn't want to see. Also: A lively row about the Irish language; Why do women police women; and the latest on Sarah's crusade against Government's Legal Aid reform.00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:09 The Irish media's handling of the UCD rape case06:03 Court facts versus media narratives10:10 Media influence and political reactions15:09 Irish language debate and cultural

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00:52:01

Episode 8: Busy Fools

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2026/07/17

This week, Anne Widdecombe died, Ireland faced drought (per the media), the Chalk kids went to jail, Politicians went on holiday, and reading nearly died. Join John and Sarah as they talk it all out:00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:56 Water restrictions and infrastructure issues in Ireland04:19 The real causes of water shortages: infrastructure and population growth07:01 Irish governance and the privatization debate08:27 The state of Irish public services and government activity12:40 The

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00:50:55

Episode 7: Dangerously Naive: The Jamey Carney murder

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2026/07/10

This week, brutal news from Killarney prompts yet another conversation about immigration amongst everyone bar Irish politicians. Also: Nigel versus a Bin, Russia's Aluminum, and general chitchat.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:36 Discussion on Immigration and Crime in Ireland07:00 Cultural Differences and Safety Concerns for Women12:07 Ireland's Embrace of Third World Narratives14:56 Political Responses and Media Bias in Ireland24:52 The Silly Season and Irish Political

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00:58:39

Episode 6: Bouchaker, Boo Labour, and Bootlicking

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2026/07/03

"Bouchaker is everything they told us never happens" says an angry John this week as he and Sarah dive into the verdict in that case. Also: Helen Ogbu's troubles, Pico Lopes as one of us, and Micheál Martin's ascension to global leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:50 Riyad Bushaker Trial and Verdict15:01 Helen Ogbu Controversy and Political Implications30:07 John's Pico Lopes boo-boo36:41 Reflections on Political Events42:10 The EU Presidency and Its Implications50:14 Fuel

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01:05:00

Episode 5: Mass re-education

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2026/06/26

In this week's episode, John and Sarah talk heatwave politics and the media's desperation for climate change panic. Also: Indoctrinating your kids via the leaving cert exams, egregious misinformation from the Irish Examiner, and why you should be on the side of lawyers this one time.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Discussion01:55 Climate Change and the Green Party's Stance05:51 Media's Role in Climate Change Narratives09:49 Data Centers and Their Environmental Impact13:46

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00:54:52

Episode 4: Could Politicians use a three-day wait?

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2026/06/19

This week, John and Sarah tackle the Dáil's legislation abolishing the three-day cooling off period for abortions; the renewed campaign to call the national flag racist; Minister Patrick O'Donovan becoming the decider, and the continued fallout from one of the worst criminal cases in recent memory.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:13 Abortion Legislation Changes in Ireland17:55 Cultural Implications of Abortion Laws18:54 Discussion on the Irish Flag and National Identity30:34 The Role of

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00:59:40

Episode 3: The Media's Nightmare in Belfast

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2026/06/12

This week, John and Sarah walk through the horrific events in Belfast, and the media and establishment instinct to cover it all up. Import the culture, import the consequences?Also: The Government's Maternity mess, the awfulness of men, John's faith in astrology, and happy birthday Helen McEntee!00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Ireland01:30 Reactions to Violence in Belfast06:40 Cultural Implications of Immigration12:46 Media's Role in Reporting Crime18:41 Public Sentiment and

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01:01:35

Episode 2: The Climate of Fear

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2026/06/05

This week John and Sarah delve into high profile recent crime cases in the UK and Ireland - asking whether a culture of fear in the public sector results in outcomes like the Henry Nowak case or the relative silence in Ireland around Alex Coughlan. Also: Sinn Fein's poll slump, Bonnie Blue's sex stunt, RTE's continued troubles, and Enoch Burke's prison of conscience.

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01:07:04

As we were saying....

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2026/05/29

As they re-enter the podcasting world after a significant break, John and Sarah dive into the pressing issues and personal narratives that have unfolded during their hiatus. This inaugural episode of Unchained brings to light recent political events, including the surprising outcomes of by-elections, fuel protests, and John's resignation from Gript Media, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current landscape.

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