An Irishman Abroad

Coronapod 2 (Dr. David Robert Grimes on Separating Fact From Fiction)

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This week, we are bringing you another special mid-week episode offering you clarity on the coronavirus. The questions you have wanted answered are put to award-winning science writer, cancer researcher, physicist and writer, Dr. David Robert Grimes.

 

In a conversation aimed at separating the fact from the fiction with regards to all things Covid-19, David discusses fake news, conspiracy theories and why we shouldn't compare ourselves to Italy's handling of the virus outbreak.

 

From a clear outline of what advice we should/ should not trust to why fear isn't helpful and what aspects of stocking-up is not necessary and much more, this is a very comprehensive and important conversation with one of Ireland's leading commentators on both medicine and flawed logic.

 

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Coronapod 1 (Dr. Ciara Kelly Answers Your Questions)

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A very special mid-week bonus episode to get clarity on the coronavirus. Jarlath puts the questions everyone wants answered to a medical expert Irish people have come to know and trust. 

 

Dr. Ciara Kelly gives us a much-needed calm and comprehensive breakdown of the coronavirus - what it actually is, whether it’s being dealt with, whether we need to be concerned, what the actual symptoms are and the strategies that are in place to stop it spreading. Ciara also explains the reasoning behind such a mass reaction to the virus while also explaining how decisions will be made to possibly cancel events such as the Olympics and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

 

Jarlath finds out about the frantic efforts that are being made to create a vaccination, whether wearing face masks is a good idea, which hand sanitiser is best and a little known key to washing one's hands. Truly a jam-packed conversation that we all need to hear.

 

Tune into or download the podcasts of Dr. Ciara on Newstalk’s lunchtime live show to hear her every day for more of her zero nonsense approach to the world and current affairs.

 

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Pat Smullen: Episode 337

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This week, retired jockey and all-round legend Pat Smullen joined Jarlath for a fascinating conversation about his life and career.

Pat bravely speaks about his shock pancreatic cancer diagnosis which forced him to retire (37:00), the questions over animal rights in horse racing (25:00) and how he is embarrassed about how he behaved as a father and husband due to his obsession with horse racing (8:00/52:00).

From the lengths that he went to in order to keep his weight down as a jockey (46:00) to his believe that cancer sits and waits to feed on negativity (1:02:00) and the generosity that he has witnessed in the horse racing industry in recent years (4:00) and much more, this is a refreshing and enlightening conversation with one of Ireland’s legends of horse racing.

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Jason McAteer (Returns): Episode 335

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Jason McAteer made his Irishman Abroad debut in December 2014 (Episode 64) and this week he makes his much-anticipated return to the show. The Ireland and Liverpool legend speaks with a refreshing honesty about his battle with his mental health and the journey that he has been on since he first spoke to Jarlath. 

There’s a fascinating discussion on the different manager techniques in order to deal with the various personality traits of the players (14:00) and the one rule that players agree over-stepped the mark when it comes to ‘brutal’ dressing room banter where there is ‘no room for the weak’ (5:00). Jason also speaks openly about the breaking point for his own mental health (26:00) and the importance of really listening to someone who is opening up to you about their struggles (38:00).

From what he believes is so special about the current Liverpool team (47:00) to a fascinating discussion on the challenges that face parents of millennials (45:00) and much more, this is a refreshing and honest conversation with a true gentleman of Irish sport.

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Enda Kenny: Episode 332 (Live from The Savoy Hotel in London)

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Jarlath sat down with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny for a one of a kind conversation in front of a UCD Alumni event at London's Savoy Hotel.

With his retirement just around the corner, Enda speaks freely about his time at the helm. Jarlath asks what a person needs to succeed in a game as difficult as politics (8:00). Sitting a stone’s throw from the British Houses of Parliament they discuss why Britain is not the Empire that it once was (33:00) and his admiration for the way in which the Queen approached her visit to Ireland (40:00).

From the hilarious story about Donald Trump and Enda's wife (23:00) to the importance of 'letting the young people fly' (14:00), his heart-warming perspective on education (43:00), how stress was never an issue for him (12:00) and much more, this is a truly memorable chat with one of Ireland's most talked about and groundbreaking political figures.

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Ewan MacKenna: Episode 331

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Winner of Irish sports writer of the year, Ewan MacKenna, joined Jarlath this week to chat about his polarising views on Conor McGregor, Irish rugby, Dublin football and his own peculiar journey around the world.

 

Ewan opens up about the frustrations of being a journalist (24:00), the strange reason why the work 'dried up' after he was named sports journalist of the year (30:00) and tells a few of his jaw-dropping stories from his time in Brazil (35:00).

Jarlath quizzes Ewan about his book on the Conor McGregor phenomenon (48:00) and its connection to the rise of 'strong man' politics (56:00). We hear why Lance Armstrong plagued him with phone calls (1:05:00) and Jarlath challenges Ewan on why he takes pleasure in the losses of the Irish Rugby team (1:10:00) and there’s more.  This is a truly eye-opening chat with one of Ireland's most respected and outspoken journalistic talents. 

 

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Sinead Burke: Episode 327

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This week, Sinead Burke sat down with Jarlath in the London Irish Centre in Camden for conversation like no other conversation featured in this series. Together they sift through the biggest moments in her incredible rise to prominence over the last three years. She tells Jar about the remarkable circumstances that lead to her Ted Talk and how her life changed almost immediately afterwards. She opens up about her stage fright and anxiety just prior to the filming and the four questions she now asks her self before taking on any sort of work. 

Jarlath is keen to know how Sinead finds working with the fashion industry at a time when publicity seems to trump actual change. He asks Sinead what are the things that she beats herself up about the most and gets a really unusual answer he wasn’t expecting. What’s it like to deal with Oprah? What exactly is the limit and danger of self-kindness? What can we do to help make the changes Sinead is chasing? It’s all here in a remarkably expansive interview with one of the most influential and stylish Irish women of the last 50 years.

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Paddy Holohan: Episode 325

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How do you go from being an MMA fighter at the top of your game in the UFC to becoming an elected representative of the South Dublin County Council? This week, Paddy Holohan tells the incredible story of how he did just that.

 

Paddy speaks about how it felt to be in the thick of it when Irish MMA reached the world stage (48:00), while also speaking in frank terms about the somewhat shocking aspects of Irish politics that are often not spoken about (17:00) and his admiration for his mother (38:00).

 

From Conor McGregor's words of wisdom to him about fame (49:00) to dealing with ignorant members of the public (57:00), John Kavanagh getting star-struck (46:00) and much, much more, this is an open and honest conversation about modern Irish life with a man who is not afraid to use fighting words.

 

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Donncha O'Callaghan and Peter Stringer (Live from the Dublin Podcast Festival): Episode 324

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This week, we are delighted to bring you one of the most hilarious and insightful episodes of the series to date. Ireland and Munster Rugby legends Donncha O'Callaghan and Peter Stringer joined Jarlath on stage for a special interview in front of a sold out Sugar Club at the Dublin Podcast Festival.

Donncha and Peter open up about the post-tournament analysis that was devastatingly brutal (28:00) while also giving a fascinating discussion on the evolution of rugby training (23:00), the truth behind 'Pants-Gate' (47:00) and why Paul Kimmage isn't wrong about his thoughts on doping in rugby (53:00).

From Donncha's side-splitting story about how he almost instinctively tackled a runner while out walking with his family (8:00) to the level of scrutiny that modern players are under (44:00) and who was responsible for the two lads being left circling a Cork roundabout (12:00) and much more, this is a rip-roaring and unforgettable conversation with two Irish rugby legends.

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Stephen Bradley: Episode 320

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Stephen Bradley's life in TV and Film production is a fascinating story in itself. Best known for the Christina Noble biopic Noble, he has worked in the industry since his teens. His battle with cancer is a truly incredible story of luck, love and perseverance in the face of the worst possible diagnosis. Today he speaks to Jarlath about that journey, his life and his new book that captures both in beautiful, riveting detail. 

 

Highlights of the episode include: Stephen describes watching Daniel Day Lewis' Oscar-winning performance on the set of My Left Foot (14:00), the true depth of a good producer's work (1:08:00), the heartbreaking tale of how  his film Wayfaring Strangers collapsed at the very last minute with Cillian Murphy ready to go (21:00), the challenge of returning to a creative space after illness (1:00:00), the projects that he didn't return to after cancer because his associations with them were too dark (1:13:00) and much more. 

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