An Irishman Abroad

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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Stephen Ferris: Episode 334

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This week, Irish and Ulster Rugby legend, Stephen Ferris, joined Jarlath for a rare conversation about his life and career both on and off the pitch.

 

With the honesty that he is well known for, Stephen speaks about why he came home a hero from the disappointing 2007 Rugby World Cup (32:00), his less-than-desirable approach to athletics as a youngster (17:00), his experiences of 'lick-arse' team mates (1:09:00) and the cliques within the Irish Rugby team that made him feel awkward and excluded on day one (36:00).

 

There’s a fascinating discussion on the team building methods of Ulster Rugby (45:00) and how he never thought that he would become a professional rugby player (30:00). Opinions on Joe Schmidt's 'control freak' label (1:05:00), his passionate defence of Simon Zebo's talent (1:00:00) and much more, this is a truly insightful chat with one of Ireland's finest ever rugby talents.

 

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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.

To hear the lads' honest thoughts on ROG's potential as future Ireland head coach, how they treated their bodies as their 'business' and much more, become a patron of An Irishman Abroad on patreon.com/irishmanabroad.

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Andrew Trimble: Episode 323

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This week, Ulster and Ireland rugby legend, Andrew Trimble, joined Jarlath for a rare and fascinating conversation about his life and career.

Andrew opens up about being able to speak freely in interviews since his retirement (4:00), how it feels to move past your physical peak as a professional athlete (31:00) and how bored he became with the median focus upon his religious beliefs (45:00).

From Joe Schmidt's team-building exercises he couldn’t stand (22:00) to avoiding the pitfalls of sectarianism (40:00), Declan Kidney (27:00) and much more, this is as frank and insightful a conversation you will find with one of the true gentlemen of Irish sport.

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Sinead Diver: Episode 319

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What have you ruled out as a possibility for your life? What have you decided is out of your reach. After listening to this episode you might have to think again. When Sinead Diver took on running as a hobbie she already had her life mapped out. She had built her career and her family in Australia. She did not realise that in the years to come, she would be competing at World Championships and potentially the Olympics in Tokyo.

 

This week, Sinead sat down with Jarlath to walk him through that journey. Sinead explains why she is sick of being judged for her age (11:00), how she hopes dope testing is catching up with the cheaters (1:19:00) and, for the first time publicly, Sinead opens up to Jarlath about the 20 years of anxiety that she suffered as a result of the emotional abuse of a school teacher who tried to mentally break her (40:00).

 

From explaining her internal dialogues while running (32:00), how it felt to achieve a World Championship standard time in her first marathon (27:00), the impact that Sonia O'Sullivan has had on her career (1:06:00) and much more, this is a fascinating conversation with a true Irish sporting legend in the making.

 

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Jamie Heaslip (Returns): Episode 318

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This week, Jamie Heaslip makes a welcome return to Irishman Abroad after 4 years to discuss the abrupt end of his career and lots more.

 

Jamie speaks openly about his handling of online trolls (5:00), the mistake made by Eddie O'Sullivan that got under his skin (25:00), cliques within the Leinster Rugby team (52:00) and how he held out hope that his thoughts about the IRFU would be proved wrong (33:00).

 

From his thoughts on the treatment of Devon Toner (49:00), the importance of challenging yourself (58:00), why he left the Leinster players' WhatsApp group (50:00) and much, much more, this is a one of those rare intimate and truly funny conversations with a legend of Irish rugby.

 

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Brian O'Driscoll (From The Vault): Episode 310

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This week, we are reaching back into the Irishman Abroad vault to bring you standout moments from one of the most listened to episodes in the series to date - the Brian O'Driscoll episode. Back in 2016 Jarlath’s conversation with Brian made headlines when he spoke candidly for the first time about the his struggles with confidence, the biggest turning points in his life and what separates the 'good' from the 'great' players. That episode is only available to Premium subscribers but here, to give you a taste of juicy goodness, we’ve gathered some of the episode’s best bits together and included Jarlath’s thoughts on how it all went down and how it changed the series forever. 

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How Boxing Brought Hope In The Troubles - Donald McRae: Episode 305

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Donald McRae’s new book in Sunshine Or In Shadow is an insight into Northern Ireland during the troubles that you won’t find in any history book or archive news footage. It explains how, through sport of boxing, two of the most historically fraught communities somehow agreed an unwritten peace deal long before the Good Friday Agreement. In a wide ranging discussion Jarlath and Don unravel this incredible collection of tales, the central character, coach Gerry Storey and the challenges Don himself faced in creating the piece. Jarlath quizzes Don on how Storey was able to create a gym where all the boxers attending were given free passes by paramilitary forces on both Republican and Loyalist sides. 

Don goes into detail on some of the most moving aspects of the book and how invested he became in the story on a personal level. Barry McGuigan’s world title winning fight offers the climax to the book but Don explains to Jarlath how Barry came close to quitting the game after one horrendous incident. Later Don goes into detail on his encounters with sporting giants such as Lebron James and what he regards as the essential components of good interviewing in journalism and in a taxi. (Patreon Full Length Version Only).

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Roger Wilson: Episode 303

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Concussion was for a long time considered "just part of the game" of American Football. Then a string of tragic cases and the Will Smith movie “Concussion" changed the thinking of the community. Roger Wilson the former Ireland, Ulster and Barbarians player explains to Jarlath how the change is actually slower than you’d think. After his career ended Wilson set up a company aiming to address the root cause of concussions for players - poor tackling technique. Based in the football hotbed of Texas, Roger’s Tackle Smart company works with high-school, college and pros on adjusting their approach to, thinking towards and technique in tackling. 

 

In this revealing conversation Roger speaks for the first time about the challenges he has faced from within the footballing establishment, the progress that’s been made and some truly shocking realities of the American approach to contact in the sport (31:00). Jarlath speaks to Roger about his own experiences of concussion within rugby (17:00), how he prepared for retirement when he knew it could be forced upon him at any moment and the nature of toxic masculinity in sport (47:00). Roger opens up about his friendship with Paddy Jackson, his feelings about the outcome of the case and how the game can change and learn from this dark episode. (Patreon Full Length Version Only). 

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Entries are now open for the incredible “Come Home” Competition from Currencyfair.com and Irishman Abroad Podcasts. One lucky listener will win a €30,000 relocation package to help towards the cost of moving back to Ireland. To enter now visit currencyfair.com/comehome today.

 

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