Prodcast

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A fresh look at the largest cultural movement in the British Isles - join us as we explore all aspects of Orangeism and lend a new perspective on an institution 300 years in the making.

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Stories of Sacrifice - Paul & Ivan Toombs 10.07.2026 30:18

45 years on from a day that changed his life forever, we talk to Paul Toombs about the murder of his father, its lasting impact, and how the Orange Order became a comforting influence in his adult life.

Pulpit Ep. 4 - "A Familiar Scene" 08.07.2026 4:25

David and Goliath is more than a David and Goliath story...

Ep. 5 - Bands 06.07.2026 25:31

Orange Bands, Bands and the Orange, can't really have one without the other.... right? Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@prodcast_pod⁠⁠ Check out 𝕏 (Twitter) ⁠⁠@Prodcast_Pod

Stories of Sacrifice - Berry Reaney 01.09.2025 40:30

50 years on from the Tullyvallen Massacre, which saw 5 innocent Orangemen brutally murdered by terrorists, we talk to survivor Berry Reaney.

Ep. 4 - Is the Orange a Secret Society? 10.07.2025 26:28

Secret society? Society with secrets? Is that an issue? Let's get into it. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@prodcast_pod⁠ Check out 𝕏 (Twitter) ⁠@Prodcast_Pod

Pulpit Ep. 3 - "The Great Coronation to Come" 29.09.2024 4:34

William and Mary are a common sight on Orange banners, and the coronation was certainly a massive event for the Orange family, but is there more to it than meets the eye?

Ep. 3 - Are We Irish? 11.07.2024 30:18

It’s fair to say most Orangemen would consider themselves British, but we’re from the island of Ireland, it’s called the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, so why don’t we call ourselves Irish? Follow us on Instagram @prodcast_pod Check out 𝕏 (Twitter) @Prodcast_Pod

Stories of Sacrifice - Sammy Heenan 22.12.2023 17:37

The first in our new mini-series '𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲' where real victims in the Orange family will share their stories, and ensure we never forget the realities of our troubled past. Our first guest is Sammy Heenan who was orphaned at 12 when the IRA brutally murdered his father.

Pulpit Ep. 2 - "Setting Up Our Banners" 28.11.2023 3:56

In this mini-series, we are joined by the Rev. Ron Johnstone to take a look at the Biblical foundations of Orangeism - this week we look at the very idea of banners and why we raise them up.

Ep. 2 - Why are Prods Timid? 04.11.2023 24:25

Young unionists seem to be much less keen to talk about their culture and identity than their nationalist counterparts. Why is this the case and what can be done to help our community gain its voice back?

Pulpit Ep. 1 - "Proud to be a Prod?" 06.10.2023 3:55

In this mini-series, we are joined by the Rev. Ron Johnston to take a look at Biblical foundations of Orangeism - this week we look at the classic mantra found on banners 'The Protestant Religion and the Liberties of England I Will Maintain'

Ep. 0 - What's a Prodcast? 21.09.2023 14:53

Prodcast? Huh? Let's talk about what this whole shebang is about and why we're doing it in this mini pilot episode.

Ep. 1 - Why Are You Orangemen? 21.09.2023 28:40

'You're only in it because yer da is in it' - let's talk about a question that's often answered for Orangemen but rarely discussed.