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This week, Hilary McGann returns to chat with us about the 2024 US Presidential Election results, surprises, fallout, and more! 

• 🐾 Pup-date: We get the all-important update on Brie, Hilary’s puppy, and the real star of the show!
• 📊 Election Reflections: Hilary gives an inside look at how Americans are reacting post-election, discussing key trends and voter sentiment.
• 🎤 Media on the Move: We dive into how podcasts have become the go-to space for political campaigning, changing the game for media.
• 📚 History Deep Dives: Hilary teases an upcoming conversation with author Ben Macintyre about his book The Siege, on the 1980 Iranian Embassy hostage crisis.

Follow @newsbyhil on Instagram, X, and Patreon to get more from Hilary! 

This week, we caught up with the amazing Elaine Burke — tech journalist, host with the brilliant For Tech Sake podcast, and regular contributor to national media.

In this episode, we get into:

🚗 Adventures in Autonomous Cars: Elaine tells us what it's like to ride in a driverless taxi and how it could change the future of travel.

🤖 Robots Among Us: From medical marvels with Robotics to stock-taking bots in supermarkets, we explore how automation is changing everyday life.

🧠 AI: Beyond the Buzz: We separate fact from fiction in the world of artificial intelligence and discuss its true potential and pitfalls.

💬 Battling Online Misinformation: As the world nervously looks to the US presidential election on November 5th, we talk about algorithms, the spread of conspiracy theories, and the importance of keeping conversations respectful.

All of this and lots more! 

 

This week we sat down with the multi-talented Ross Browne —comedian, actor, writer, radio host, and even wrestler. Ross tells us about starting in stand-up comedy and wrestling adventures, being part of the amazing Young Offenders, and finding his love for radio. 

In this episode, we dive into:

• 🤼‍♂️ Wrestling Antics: Ross shares unbelievable tales from his days in professional wrestling, including keeping kayfabe and some wild backstage stories.

• 🎤 Comedy Journey: We explore how Ross transitioned into stand-up comedy, his inspirations, and his most memorable performances.

• 🎬 Behind the Scenes of The Young Offenders: An inside look at writing for the hit show and how Ross overcame imposter syndrome.

• 📻 Radio Revelations: The fun and challenges of hosting a morning radio show, building chemistry with co-hosts, and laughing with listeners.

You can catch Ross on stage this October at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght and the Roisin Dubh in Galway. Check out his Social Media for more details. 

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♿ This week we're joined by Paralympic Champion Mark Rohan! 🏅

From embracing life in sunny Portugal to sharing insights on the challenges within para-cycling 🚴, Mark opens up about his journey, the impact of athlete classifications in disability sports, why Ireland is getting it wrong, and supporting emerging talents 🌱.

Plus, hear the remarkable story of a Palestinian cyclist who, having lost his leg after being shot by an Israeli sniper, overcame incredible odds and will compete at the Para-Cycling World Championships in Zurich. 

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This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital. 

🎙️✈️ We talk about the highs and lows of the games, from unforgettable victories to the controversies that captured the world's attention. 🏅🔥

What sparks the culture wars at an international event like the Olympics?

How do athletes and fans navigate the complex web of polarizing issues?

Philip shares firsthand insights that go beyond the headlines including telling us about his encounter with the Dutch Olympic Team and their reluctance to answer questions regarding the inclusion of paedophile volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016. 

🎧 Listen now to get the full story

 

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🎙️ New Episode: US Election Drama with Hilary McGann! 🇺🇸

We chat with journalist Hilary McGann (News By Hil) about the latest US Presidential Election twists:

• Biden withdraws 🇺🇸 ➡️ Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic Nominee
• VP picks 🔍
• Importance of swing states 🎯
• How Trump captivates audiences like no one else 📣

Get the inside scoop on one of the most unpredictable elections in history! 🗳️✨

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This week we're joined by Dr Colm Kearns from DCU to discuss his work with Tackling Online Hate in Football (TOHIF) which explores social media abuse, particularly in football. 

Colm tells us about his research alongside colleagues in TOHIF and some of the fascinating details behind football fans darker online posts. 

To learn more about TOHIF and the research they are doing, you can visit tohif.com  

Also on this episode: Mero gushes over Rovers in Europe and the lads react to the gunshot heard around the world. 

 

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A week for the lads to catch up and right wrongs but mostly wrong rights. 

👃Mero has the sniffles 

😷 Danny's done with Covid 

🎸 20 years since Oxegen 

🛫 WTF is rawdogging and why are lads bragging?

🦷 Ireland Men's National Team  has a new Dentist / Manager 

🇳🇱 Cheering on the Netherlands 🤦‍♂️(and now Spain)

 

 

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This week our ol' pal Fergal Devitt - otherwise known as WWE Superstar Finn Bálor - is back on the podcast to catch us up on all that's been happening since we last spoke. 

Celebrating his 10th year with WWE, Finn talks to us about the highs and lows of his decade with the company - including his current run as a World Tag Team Champion alongside his former student and fellow Bray man, JD McDonagh (Jordan Devlin.) 

We talk about his rivalry with WWE Hall of Famer Edge and the infamous 14 staples incident, his dream matches, the nuance of storytelling, and we hear about the art of making it all come together in front of a live audience and millions watching on TV. 

 

In 2015 Danny & Mero spent an afternoon chatting to the great Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh. Following the sad news of Mícheál's passing, we are republishing this episode from way back when. 

Mícheál is, was, and always be a true great of broadcasting. He'll be remembered fondly and missed deeply. 

 

Shine On, Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh

  The two lads sat down with Micheál and heard all about his time growing up in Kerry, the history of Gaelic Games, stories across seven decades of sport from golf legend Peter Allis to the greatest hurler of all time Christy Ring. From Henry Shefflin to the great Dublin Kerry rivalry of years gone by.    It's not often the two lads are stuck for words but in the presence of greatness, and with a man who loves Ireland as much as Ireland loves him, you sit forward and listen to every word. In his unmistakable Kerry accent, Micheál kept millions of people company on Sunday afternoons and shared in some of the greatest moments of Irish sport ever witnessed, this week, he shared that with WTSpod.     

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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 @janecasey.ie