https://tortoiseshack.ie/feed/podcast/

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.

Here's the audio.

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...

Dr. Musallam Abukhalil is a physician from Gaza, who has been working at a shelter since November. He joins us to speak about what he has witnessed, the horror and medical cases he dealt with and the need to provide the basics for people in his care. In addition, he shares his perspective into what Israel aims to achieve in Gaza. Abukhalil runs a campaign to help displaced people at shelters, wher...

We went back to talk with writer with the Intercept (and the launching soon www.tinyrevolution.substack.com ) Jon Schwarz, about the ongoing slow-moving fall of the American empire. We discuss the Student Demonstrations, the Tik Tok wars, the US (neo)liberal political alternatives, what is happening with immigration and lots more. As always, Jon puts everything in a stark yet humorous way. Laughin...

It has been heartening to see so many students globally saying "No" to Israel's ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza. We've witnessed the scenes in the US and now we are seeing a @TrinityBDS movement set up camp in Dublin, under threat of action form the University. Joining us from the encampment are TCD student, activist, musician (yes, you've heard him on the pod loads) Aziz Abushark and TCD PhD s...

Employee or Self-Employed -   The first step is the Scope Section of the Department of Social Protection. In this podcast, Martin and Matt explain the workings of the Scope Section, how decisions are made, and why the Scope Section is under attack by Senior Management of the Department of Social Protection for refusing to cover-up bogus self employment in RTE.

When our friend and previous guest, Paediatrician  Dr Liqa Ur Rehman posted about the plight of a Psych Doctor, who has had his family reunification visa rejected and is now waiting over 3 years to see his wife and child, we were appalled, but not surprised. So joining us alongside Dr Ur Rehman, on this very important podcast, are three doctors who wanted to share their own experiences of the Iris...

It all kicked off in Spanish politics (again), but it appears that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has outmaneuvered the opposition and is playing the hand he dealt in ways that will likely see his hold on the highest office tighten. A lot can happen in a week. Rejoining us to talk about the Last Lefty Standing is Madrid-based journalist, Eoghan Gilmartin. The revolution won't be beaten by Lawfare......

Zarefah Baroud is a Palestinian American who has family in Gaza. When she visited Gaza in 2022 for the first time in her life, she could not have known what was awaiting the coastal enclave. Baroud has lost multiple family members, her uncle went missing and some of the people she met during her visit were killed, including our late friend, Dr Refaat Alareer. Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony...