The Forgotten Podcast

EP 14: Richard Curran Episode Sponsored by North West Cleaning Services In episode 14, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Richard Curran. Richard Curran is an award-winning journalist and columnist and is currently the presenter of The Business radio show on RTÉ Radio 1. He was previously the presenter of Dragons' Den Ireland and is an accomplished documentary film-maker. During the...

EP 13: Divide & Rule Strikes Back Episode Sponsored by Paddy's Powerful Bottle In Episode 13, join Brendan & Kieran as they share their views on the impact Trump's War in Iran is having on the Irish people, the Irish Government's handling of the recent fuel protests and the government's attempts to sow division among the Urban and Rural communities in Ireland. They also discuss the impact...

EP 12: Paul Mc Gowan Episode Sponsored by Paddy's Powerful Bottle In episode 12, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Paul Mc Gowan. Paul is a fitness coach, personal trainer, and the founder of Paul Mc Gowan Fitness and Health based in Moville, Co. Donegal. As the owner of two gyms, Paul's business has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2019. During the episode, Paul ta...

In the first episode of Season 2 (episode 11), join Brendan & Kieran as they discuss the 2025 Irish Presidential election, and share their views on the lack of potential candidates due to dictatorial-style leadership, the fallout of the Jim Gavin debacle and share their thoughts on the two running candidates, Catherine Connolly & Heather Humphreys. Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash...

In episode 10, with Summer 2025 in the rear view, join Brendan and Kieran as they dive into nostalgia and relive some of their favourite moments of the podcast so far. From moments that left them feeling inspired to moments that left them laughing in stitches, hear how the beginnings of The Forgotten Podcast came to fruition and what role they each play in the production, as well as some plans abo...

In episode 9, join Brendan and Kieran as they discuss how their recent trip to the cinema rekindled a love for the movie experience, the fallout of the Glastonbury 2025 festival, the latest developments on the never ending battle to upgrade the A5 road and how some American politicians allegiances lie with a certain foreign country. We'll give you a clue. The foreign country begins with the letter...

In episode 8, join Brendan and Kieran as they discuss their recent trip to the Omniplex cinema in Derry, the death of Hollywood and how the cinema experience has changed, the fascinating new documentary from Louis Theroux and the amazing common daisy flower that can only be truly appreciated from outer space. Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio. Copyright 2025 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00)...

EP 7: From Powerful Protests to Powerful Bottles In episode 7, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Paddy Diver. Paddy is the founder of Paddy's Powerful Immune Booster Juice and a former Mica Campaigner, who came to national attention in 2021 by leading the fight against the injustices that Mica homeowners across Donegal and other Mica-affected counties faced. During the episode, Padd...

A Mockery of Democracy: Dáil Éireann 2025 In Episode 6, as 2025 blew in with a mighty howl, join Brendan and Kieran as they look back with a cynical eye on a tumultuous month of January and share some of their thoughts on the shenanigans of Dail Eireann & the "new" Irish Government, the aftermath of Storm Éowyn & the ongoing power outages and the motivations behind the new change in speed...

In the final episode of 2024, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio for Episode 5, with Kathy Donaghy. Kathy is a former RTÉ Journalist and Author from Inishowen who currently writes for the Irish Independent & Lonely Planet. In 2023, Kathy released her debut memoir, Finding My Wild: How a Move to the Edge Brought Me Home and during the episode, gives us a journey through the beginnings...

General Election 2024.. In Episode 4, as Ireland prepares for a "change" in government, join Brendan and Kieran as they give their two cents on the 2024 General Election and discuss their views surrounding the results in Donegal, potential government formations, and whether if true change can ever really happen in Irish Politics. Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio. Copyright 2024 Host...

In episode 3, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio by the forgotten podcast's first guest, Michael McLaughlin. Michael is the founder and creative director of the Disappear Here Film Festival which is taking place this weekend (4th - 6th of October 2024) in Ballyliffin, Co Donegal. Now in its 8th year, Michael gives you a journey through the early beginnings of the film festival, what to ex...

Ticketdisaster & Leaving Cert Lotteries... In episode 2, join Brendan and Kieran as they go down memory lane and discuss their experiences with the leaving cert, the media and social media's impact on students sitting the exams, and the madness and stupidity surrounding Ticketmaster and the Oasis reunion concert. Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio. Copyright 2024 Hosted on Acast....

In this episode, join filmmaker Brendan & sound engineer Kieran as they discuss the Gladiator 2 film trailer, some potential issues that may face a certain cast member if things don't go well, and some thoughts on how Hollywood and the film industry are coping in a fast-paced social media age. Gladiator 2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/4rgYUipGJNo?si=LPiZbpZMGRZOhdk9 Podcast Recorded & Edited a...

When a filmmaker and sound engineer from rural Co. Donegal return to the studio to discuss 2024's Oscar Award Ceremony, their hopes of becoming two highly prepared podcasters, quickly, begin to fade. Join Brendan and Kieran, as they embark on a slightly less "unprepared" talk through the highs and lows of the 2024 Oscar Ceremony, the golden circle of Hollywood, and some "old-school" talk. Podcast...

When a filmmaker and sound engineer from rural Co. Donegal come together to discuss 2024's Oscar Season, their imaginations start to run wild about possible upcoming film storylines. Join, Brendan and Kieran, as they embark on a very "unprepared" talk through the 2024 Oscar nominations, the pretentiousness and sad realities of life on film sets, and some homegrown Irish college tales. Podcast Reco...