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Close friend, Musician and Singer Songwriter Colm Quearney brings Sparky and Dean a bag of fresh chips and sits down for warm chat about the importance of music, family and friendships. He gets honest about how therapy helped him figure out what's important in his life and tells about some of the exciting projects he has cooking.

The Israeli ban of Aljazeera is just another example of how, as our returning guest, journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha, puts it, they want the Palestinians to die silently. Mahmoud talks about the latest developments in Gaza and the deeply disingenuous way the ceasefire talks have been covered and reported on.

The Polls have thrown up some data that if accurate would make the idea of a Left government less than a pipedream. So we needed to talk with the font of wisdom and non-panic-ness, Mr irishelectionprojections.com , Harry McEvansoneya. I'm not sure it helped.  

You asked for it, you got it. Disclaimer 1: We in no way endorse the madness. In fact I'd encourage you to not listen and check out a Múscailt or Fresh Batch Pod instead Disclaimer 2: The Audio is rougher than a badgers arse Disclaimer 3: See Disclaimer 1

A 3 part-podcast exclusively for our members (You Wonderful People) - 1. We discuss the DCU MEP debate, chaired by Vincent Browne and facilitated by Tony. It was spikey. 2. We breakdown the candidates for Midlands-North-West, 27 of our countries best and boldest. 3. Robin Cafolla joins us to chat revolutionary politics and why he wants to use elections to speed up the decocratisation of workplaces...

Sinn Féin Cllr Daithí Doolan is no stranger to regular tortoise shack listeners, but MEP Candidate is a different thing altogether. He joins us for a chat about why he's running, what he wants to do to help Dublin and the issues he's hearing on the campaign trail.

Eman Abdelhadi is is a Palestinian professor who is involved in student encampments in the US. She joins PalCast co-hosts to talk about the student movement in the US and its impact on US and global politics. Abdelhadi notes that the student movement had reached its climax and that it builds on a long history of activism in the country. The Israeli invasion of Rafah was highlighted during the epis...

Dean and Sparky ask where do our fears and prejudices come from? What can we learn if we start to listen to those who we look down on or feel superior to?

With floods in Brazil, diplomatic disasters in Argentina, racist policies in the Dominican Republic and an election in Mexico, you know we had to go back to chat with El Pais reporter and journalist in Latin America, Nicholas Dale Leal.

In this patron-only podcast Martin and Tony talk about the candidates for the European Elections in Dublin. We tried to keep it light, but we probably failed. We also talk about the scandal of the non-scandal that is the housing commission report and we reveal our secret admirer within the State's upper echelons.

In yet another Echo Chamber Podcast exclusive, we expose how RTE colluded with their legal representatives and with the assistance of the Dept of Social Protection, to force RTE employees, past and present, through an arduous and costly quasi-judicial appeals process, when there are no legal grounds whatsoever to do so. This podcast was made with the help of Keith Walsh, Angie Mezzetti, Matt McGra...

If you’ve been listening for a while you’ll have heard from today’s guest, author of the excellent book, Tax Haven Ireland and now PBP’s European election candidate in North-West, Brian O’Boyle before. But not like this. Brian, who is very sane, has taken the insane decision to try make the case for a Red/Green vote in a field of some of the most “colourful” candidates ever to grace a ballot paper...

Why are far right faces from the south canvassing for far right candidates in the north? Our guest, writer, commentator and occasional columnist with the Irish News, Elaine Crory, has some ideas. Please read her piece here: https://www.irishnews.com/opinion/elaine-crory-the-far-right-are-miles-ahead-of-us-we-need-to-fight-back-now-3W6X23254BB3FK5QA3VBJCSVQE/

Helena Cobban of Just World Educational and Tony Groves of the Tortoise Shack send their deep condolences to the inspiring leader of our PalCast project, Dr. Yousef Aljamal, on the death of his father within the past few hours, in Gaza, Palestine. After Yousef told us of his sad news, and at his urging, we decided to proceed with today’s episode. Partly because there have been some very noteworthy...

In this episode of Fragments, Gareth and Sam discuss some of their plans for the months ahead, Sam’s recent visit to Derry/Londonderry (the BBC of it all) and then answer your questions. Thank you for your support and input. It means the world to us.

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Messaging & actions of hope to counter the far-right In this Reboot Republic podcast. Rory discusses messaging and taking actions based on hope, solidarity and solutions to counter the far right, with Niamh McDonald of the Hope and Courage Collective and Emily Duffy of parable. Niamh and Emily explain their research on messaging and the far right, and provide ideas and ways to communicate with...

Asmaa AbuMezied is a Palestinian agricultural expert from Gaza. Now based in New York, with family in Gaza, she joins PalCast’s co-hosts Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves to talk about agriculture in Gaza and the impact of genocidal and colonial practices on it. Coming from a family that cultivated the land for many generations, Asmaa shares personal stories about what the land means t...

In this episode we welcome back friend of the pod, researcher and writer Iain Turner. Iain chatted to the lads about progress on his book which is an authoritative history of the UVF; we talked about the Dublin & Monaghan bombings 50 years on; the difficulty of obtaining records for research; the NIO public history project; loyalist paramilitaries and truth recovery and a whole lot more.

In this podcast Rory and Tony talk to Martha Ní Riada the President of UCD Student's Union about the encampment of students taking place in solidarity with Palestine. Martha sets out the core demands of the students, calling on the University in relation to the Boycott Divestment Sanctions campaign, and tells us how the camp is going and what people can do. Support the Irish Palestine Solidarity A...

Trade Unionist, workers rights advocate and social justice campaigner Brendan Ogle joins us to talk about why he's running for the European Parliament and what he wants to bring from Dublin to Brussels and from Europe back to Dublin. We talk activism, building movements and why Brendan doesn't believe the current Dublin MEP's are working for the city.

Yep, our take on some of the stories of the week, some of the stories you might have missed and some of the things that we'll only talk about behind the paywall Stay tuned at the end for a cracker of a tune. Yup! If you are enjoying these member-only pods then please recommend us. It's tight at the moment!

Eddie Winston sits down with Sparky and Dean for a powerfully honest chat about growing up in Ballymun, family, addiction, recovery, connection and music. This too shall pass.

Joining us on this Reboot Republic podcast, is award winning Guardian political commentator and the host of their Politics Weekly Podcast, John Harris. We discuss the fallout from the UK local elections, the imminent end of this Conservative government, the prospects for a better and fairer deal from a Labour government and the hope that is not seen in the headlines, but that John sees in the comm...

Rejoining us from Egypt on the podcast is journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha, who himself only recently was evacuated through the now closed Rafah crossing. He talks about the current situation, the unfolding and worsening humanitarian crisis and those few minutes of joy, when he, his friends and family had when they thought a ceasefire had been agreed. You'll also hear a small part of Joe Biden's speech...