An Irishman Abroad

Irishman In America - Marion’s St Patrick’s Day Special

Silicon Valley Bank collapses, Ron DeSantis and Trump go head to head in their war on the woke mind virus, the Stormy Daniel’s hush money case gets a new Lionel Hutz, Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial Irish gags and Marion examines Joe Biden's track record as an Irishman.

The Sunday Business Post's Washington correspondent Marion McKeone tells Jarlath why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed this week and what impact it is having on American markets. Trump’s team decides to take on DeSantis in an ethical showdown as Ron tours his book across America battling the woke mind virus. Marion breaks down what issues the voters care about in Iowa and how Trump and DeSantis should change their tune.

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Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia’s Running Bug Bears (Part 1)

After a hellish week of injury and illness, Jarlath sits down with Sonia talk about some of the most annoying aspects of the runners life including the inopportune time to get sick. Compiled from the emails from our great listeners and Patrons on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad, Sonia sifts through them all, adds a few of her own and even admits to a couple herself. Later in the show top physical therapist and coach Vinny Mulvey advises Jarlath on how best to return to running after a lay Orr and plots the plan for the final weeks of their road to the London City Marathon.

To support Jarlath's charity for the race visit https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan He's only £1100 off his target!

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Tucker’s Rewrite & Marion’s CPAC Review - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone

Marion gives her review of this year's CPAC. She witnesses first had the declaration of “war on transgender people”.  With the aim to “eradicate transgenderism” many deligates and speakers won the crowd at the event by parroting anti-trans and anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric while Kari Lake promised legislation to prevent chemical castration.

Tucker Carlson’s gave rewriting the story of January 6th's Capitol Hill riots a decent swing this week. Marion gives Jarlath a break down of Tucker Carlson’s past and how his opinions on January 6th could affect the Dominion lawsuits with Fox News. Marion also gives her highlights from Trump’s keynote CPAC speech and the platform  he occupies for the disaffected heading into the primaries.

The verdict in the Murdaugh trial was reached in head spinning time. Marion tells Jarlath about other cases which could be reopened as a result of the verdict. It's Oscars weekend but what are the odds of the Irish sweeping the board. Marion tells Jarlath about JJ Abram’s Oscar’s Party and her take on the new Chris Rock special. The podcast wraps up with by Jarlath and Marion giving their recommendations for the week.

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Ask Sonia Anything Mailbag Episode - Irishman Running Abroad (Part 1)

The great Sonia O'Sullivan answers listener questions on all topics including nutrition, footwear, training, travel and the European indoor championships. Comedian Jarlath Regan, who has been coached by Sonia for the last two years, is just 46 away from his biggest race. London City Marathon on April 23rd looms large. Sonia helps Jarlath with some of the mental challenges of the big race.

In the extended Patreon edition there's nearly an extra hour of content including coach Vinny Mulvey' s one to one session with Jarlath and Sonia's strength and conditioning advice.

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Marion McKeone’s CPAC Preview & The Murdaugh Murders - Irishman In America

Marion checks in with Jarlath live from CPAC - Conservative Political Action Conference - or TPAC as it’s now being dubbed. The Sunday Business Post's Washington Correspondent breaks down the surreal reality of CPAC including the panel discussions, whacky merch and keynote speakers which include Nigel Farrage. Marion also breaks down which Republicans have chosen to steer clear of CPAC this year and which ones have shown up. Jarlath and Marion discuss why Ron DeSantis stayed away and the controversy surrounding Conservative Union Chiarman Matt Shlapp.

Moving on from CPAC, the pair continue last week’s discussion on Alex Murdaugh and the Netflix series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. Marion breaks down what’s happened in the trail so far and the two give their takes on the case.

Over on Patreon (www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad), Marion and Jarlath talk about the bombshell revelations in the Fox News vs Dominion lawsuit which came to light this week and who the scandal will most likely impact. Marion discusses more CPAC conspiracies, as the two chart the evolution of conspiracy theorists in America. To finish, Jarlath and Marion discuss the Ukraine War and continue their discussion on the derailment of a train in East Palestine near Ohio and how it could impact President Biden’s image.

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The Things All Marathon Runners Tend To Forget - Irishman Running Abroad With Sonia O’Sullivan

Irishman Running Abroad is our weekly running podcast on the Irishman Abroad Podcast network. Join Jarlath as he trains for the London City Marathon with the help of Sonia O'Sullivan. From nutrition to recovery to gear, this week Sonia takes a close look at the aspects of marathon preparation that tend to get forgotten. With the help of first time marathon runner, comedian Jarlath Regan, she explains why making time and space to think about a few simple things can change your marathon experience completely. 

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The Steve Coogan Episode (Part 1)

This one needs no introduction, Steve Coogan is a one off. In this episode we have the space and time to discuss his vast career, his connection to Ireland, his clarity on comedy and writing, Philomena, his up-coming roll as Jimmy Saville, going toe to toe with Harvey Weinstein and so much more. To hear part 2 of this episode and gain access to every episode of Irishman Abroad going back ten years, why not head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - for a tiny fee each month you can support the show and find a treasure trove of great chats with the greatest Irish people ever to have lived.

See Jarlath on tour, watch his standup special and more here.

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Bishop O’Connell Murder, Ukraine 1 Year On & The Ohio Oil Spill - Irishman In America

Jarlath Regan and Marion McKeone break down the Ohio oil spill and discuss the war in Ukraine, one year on. Business Post Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone talks to Jarlath about the murder of a beloved 69-year-old Irish bishop in Los Angeles. Marion talks to Jarlath through Bishop David O’Connell’s community work throughout his life and the man who as arrested on suspicion of the murder. 

The war in Ukraine one year on shows no sign of ending. Marion reflects on the 7,000 civilians that have died and the 100,000 military casualties. US President Joe Biden took a trip to Kiev . What is the future for support from the west going forward. Jarlath discusses the ever present threat of nuclear weapons being used in the conflict and the tipping points in the war. Jarlath and Marion then move on to talk about the catastrophic derailment of a train in East Palestine near Ohio.

Jarlath gives his recommendation of the week with Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix as Marion looks at the state of the trial so far. Wrapping up the podcast, Jarlath and Marion chat about Emily Kohrs, a member of the Georgia Grand Jury who gave an interview to NBC about decisions on Trumps indictment.

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Training Your Brain To Run - Irishman Running Abroad With Sonia O’Sullivan

Can you training your brain to stop begging you to quit while running? This week Sonia O'Sullivan looks at the voice inside us that is common to all runners. The voice that tells you that "this is your limit". What can we learn from the elites on the topic of quieting that voice? Jarlath looks at the wider theories around the subject of mental strength while special guest Vinny Mulvey visits David Goggins to hear what the guru of toughness has to say. 9 weeks until London city marathon and Jarlath gets down to business with a 23km long Sunday run. He catches up with his coaches to see what's next and what pitfalls he can avoid in the final weeks of training for the big one.

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Balloons, Biden & DeSantis Insanity - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone

In this weeks podcast, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the unidentified flying objects shot down by the US - including a Chinese spy balloon and a small metallic one. The Businesses Post Washington correspondent talks about the GOP Primary heating up as Ron DeSantis is set to take on Trump and explains whether DeSantis’ chances will be scuppered by other candidates. The pair discuss the news that Fox News stars and staff allegedly expressed contempt for the election fraud claims they were pedalling on air. Over on Patreon, they give this weeks update on George Santos’ latest scandals as it appeared he hid from constituents on a visit to New York. Marion gives Jarlath a breakdown of the shocking statistics from the CDC which show that 30 per cent of teenage girls had seriously considered suicide in the previous year and a further 20 per cent had been sexually assaulted. They chat about John Federman as he has announced he will be treated in hospital for clinical depression. The two discuss the strange methods Democrats are using to fund Republicans in primaries. Marion talks about her experience seeing An Cailín Ciúin in a packed out West Hollywood cinema and the pair wrap up the show by discussing the latest Elon Musk/ Tesla drama.

 

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