Jarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad - 3 diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O’Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, Hozier, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Paul McGrath, Boy George, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Lisa Hannigan and Dylan Moran. To hear access the full back catalogue of hundreds of interviews dating back to 2013 and to unlock the full version of each weekly episode visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad. An Irishman Abroad is a winner of iTunes Store’s Best New Audio Podcast. The series has been featured in iTunes’ ”Best of” lists, Soundcloud and Podbean’s Most Popular Podcasts lists in multiple years. Recommended by The Guardian, Hot Press, Huffington Post, Telegraph, Times, BBC, RTE and Podfather himself, Marc Maron.
Episodes
Tuesday May 13, 2014
Tuesday May 13, 2014
In this episode Irish boxing legend Steve Collins talks about his career which spans from his time as a technician in the Guinness brewery, working as an electrician in Boston, being a world champion boxer to running a sheep farm in London while tirelessly working for charity. Steve explains why he believes amateurs 'box' and professionals 'fight', how he played mind games with Chris Eubank and why he doesn't trust someone who is unbeaten in their career.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on twitter or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday May 06, 2014
Tuesday May 06, 2014
From being ignored by a politician as a youngster to running for office himself while still finishing his degree Dylan Haskins has a truly inspirational tale of how living and promoting the Do It Yourself lifestyle has led him to starting his own record label and moving to London to pursue a career in broadcasting. Dylan tells Jarlath his story of how his trust and respect for the Gardaí was put in jeopardy, how the sudden loss of his father influences his outlook on life and why he believes there are many unrealised dreams and ambitions in Ireland.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or by emailing the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Apr 30, 2014
Wednesday Apr 30, 2014
In this week's episode comedian Andrew Maxwell discusses what he saw as the conservatism in Ireland that drove him out of the country at an early age which led him to finding his voice in London. Andrew's determination to never settle for mediocrity while also striving to experience every place he goes has resulted in fascinating stories of conspiracy theories, how leaving Ireland granted him his freedom, being snubbed by critics and how he found a way to lighten the mood while being held at gun point at Area 51.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly at irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Apr 20, 2014
Sunday Apr 20, 2014
Paddy Doyle is a true Irishman abroad and in this unique episode he tells us his truly gripping story of working as a soldier in the Lebanon, being a care worker for dimentia patients in Ireland, chancing his arm with being offered work in New York, training as a bodyguard in Denmark before arriving in Haiti to protect against kidnappings where he witnessed first hand the devastation of the 2010 earthquake and the guilt that he experienced upon leaving the tragedy to return home to his family.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair, McClintock Eyewear and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Apr 13, 2014
Sunday Apr 13, 2014
From humble beginnings as a promising young Cork athlete who was as interested in her college education as she was in turning professional to becoming one of the most recognised names in Irish sporting history, Sonia O'Sullivan's journey literally takes her around the world. Sonia sits down with Jarlath to talk about the events that led to her becoming one of Ireland's sporting heroes including how she was able to hide an injury to allow herself compete, what it was like to make a costly mistake in an Olympic final and not understanding the connection she had with the Irish public until she retired.
This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair, Keogh's Crisps, McClintock Eyewear and The Email Laundry. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
From being sacked for messing around backstage as a young stage manager in Dublin to appearing on Broadway and gaining starring roles in Queer as Folk, The Wire, Game of Thrones and Love/ Hate, Aidan Gillen's story is true lesson in how hard work pays off. Aidan talks to Jarlath about how he once escaped being shot for his fashion sense in Arizona, why he has never wanted to be famous and why he believes modern on-screen production is evolving. This episode is sponsored by Currency Fair, The Email Laundry and McClintock Eyewear. For more information on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
Sunday Mar 23, 2014
Sunday Mar 23, 2014
Even if you know nothing about horse racing you really need to hear Richard Hughes tell his story. Despite showing prodigious talent from an early age Jarlath hears how the reigning champion jockey was ultimately forced to leave Ireland and start from scratch. Hear how the lengths he went to control his weight ultimately made him an alcoholic and nearly cost him his life. Hughsie lived to tell the tale and Jarlath was lucky enough to hear it at Kempton just before he rode yet another winner.
This episode is sponsored by CurrencyFair, McClintock Eyewear and The Email Laundry. For more information on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly at irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Kian Egan has experienced more highs and lows in his 33 years than most of us will experience in three lifetimes. This episode scratches the surface of how he discovered music as a 4 year old in Sligo, signing with Louis Walsh thanks to some classic Irish Mammyism and much much more. Incredibly frank and always brutally honest Kian surprises Jarlath with some truths about the music industry and his role in the biggest boy band in the history of Irish music.
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
Four years ago Jack Reynor was still in secondary school, dodging classes and refusing to wear the uniform. Today he is regarded as the fastest rising young Irish actor in Hollywood. His journey from being broke in Wicklow to starring in blockbuster movies such as transformers has to be heard to be believed. Hear how shutting up can be the key to nailing an audition, why he brings a copy of Dracula with him everywhere he goes and what he believes to be the main reason behind young stars publicly melting down.
This episode is sponsored by CurrencyFair and McClintock Eyewear. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter or email the show directly at irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com