An Irishman Abroad

Dennis Taylor: Episode 299

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Dennis Taylor’s journey from factory worker in Tyrone to the pinnacle of snooker was more than bizarre and unusual. He left Ireland without a snooker cue or any thought of turning professional. At that time there was barely a professional version of the game. He explains to Jarlath how he realised that he had a talent by chance in a local snooker club in the north of England (6:00). Within 5 years he was listed as one of the top ten players in the world and gunning for the world title. 

Dennis opens up about the unseen grind of the game (20:00), his friendship with the late Alex Higgins (55:00), the effects of being an overnight celebrity (24:00), Ronnie O’Sullivan (35:00) and much much more. Whether you’re a snooker fan or not, this is an episode about a unique life you can’t fail to enjoy with one of the best characters ever to play the game.

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John Giles: Episode 298

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This week John Giles welcomed Jarlath into his home to tell the incredible story of his life, career and journey abroad.

 

With a refreshing honesty, John opens up about his difficult time at Manchester United (48:00), why he thinks Brian Clough was scared of his players (1:00:00) and how he was criticised for a management style that is similar to that of Pep Guardiola (1:18:00). John also speaks passionately about why he firmly believes that numbers and stats are a complete waste of time in football (Patreon Full Length Version Only).

 

From the truth behind why he never missed the game in his retirement (1:31:00) to his first meeting with an isolated Eamon Dunphy (29:00), why The Damned United is 'a joke' (58:00) and much, much more, this is one of kind and fun chat with an Irish sporting icon.

 

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Cora Staunton: Episode 295

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Jarlath meets Cora Staunton during one of the most tumultuous weeks of her life.  In a wide ranging conversation, Cora explains the pressure of being recognised as a local public figure from a young age (8:00), the reaction to loss that defined her personality (52:00) and the core belief that will no doubt help her along the road to recovery  (50:00).

From revealing the one regret that she has from moving to Australia (39:00) to the key to her success (1:04:00) and her frank opinions on the topic of compensation players in the GAA (Patreon Full Length Version Only), this is a one of a kind conversation with one of Ireland’s greatest sportswomen.

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Ian Madigan: Episode 289

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Ian Madigan welcomed Jarlath into his home in Bristol to discuss his rollercoaster ride his career has been  in recent years.

Ian opens up about his injury at Bordeaux (17:00). He explains in detail how he maintained a level head during the madness that he has experienced over the last few years (30:00).

Jarlath asks about the possibility of  Simon Zebo returning to the Ireland squad in the 2019 Six Nations (8:00),  why Johnny Sexton might not be the nicest person on the pitch (48:00), the notion of resenting having to move abroad (57:00) and a hilarious lightning round of questions (Patreon Extended Cut Only), this is a one of a kind conversation with a true gent of professional rugby.

Visit https://dataships.io/ to find out more about Ian's exciting new business.

Jarlath also gives us a taster of the first episode of the new "An Irishman Abroad: Returning Home" series with James Parnell. Visit https://anewdawninireland.com/ for more information on James' work helping Irish people return home from abroad. 

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Kevin Doyle: Episode 286

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Kevin Doyle scored hundreds of goals at the highest level before his career was cut short through injury. Kevin explains his journey from the League of Ireland to the Premier League and to the MLS.

Kevin speaks frankly about the relief he feels having dodged the social media demands that modern players live with (4:00), how there is always a negative player in every dressing room (14:00) and why the League of Ireland was the secret to his remarkable start for Reading (30:00).

From his fear of playing in England (23:00) to why he hated playing against Rio Ferdinand (1:02:00), how players are often treated like schoolchildren (59:00) and a fascinating discussion about whether or not heading should be banned from football (Patreon Extended Cut Only) and much, more, this is a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with a true legend of Irish football.

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Michael Conlan (Returns): Episode 281

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As he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his life, Michael Conlan took time out to return to Irishman Abroad for a fascinating chat about his professional career to date. 

 

With his trademark refreshing honesty, Michael explains why pointing out the corruption within amateur boxing at the Olympics was the best thing that ever happened to him (16:00), the horrific/hilarious ordeal that he endured when he withdrew all of his money from his US bank account (28:00) and his determination to put on a show for his fans at Madison Square Garden on St. Patrick’s Day (66:00).

 

From his thoughts on what separates those who succeed and those who don’t (Patreon Extended Cut Only) to the thoughts he doesn’t allow enter his head (59:00), a jaw-dropping story of cutting weight as an amateur (10:00), why he feels Floyd Mayweather might have ruined boxing (1:01:00) and much more, this is a scintillating conversation with a true gent of professional sports.

 

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Richard Dunwoody: Episode 280

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Three-time Champion Jockey Richard Dunwoody is someone who many will be familiar with through horse racing but many will be unfamiliar with his incredible journey after his retirement.

This week, Richard tells Jarlath how he was forced to retire from racing due to his physical condition at a time when he was not mentally ready (8:00), having to be a 'bit of a bastard' in order to succeed (18:00), how he unintentionally ended up on Strictly Come Dancing (32:00) and the fascinating story behind his trek to the South Pole, which he considers to be a career highlight (24:00).

 

From explaining his working process in his new career as a photographer (37:00) to never feeling happiness as a winner (14:00), his thoughts on preventing concussion after he miraculously escaped any adverse effects having had over 700 falls as a jockey (43:00) and much more, this is a truly enlightening conversation with an Irish sporting legend.

 

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Andy Lee (Returns) Plus Bonus John C. Reilly: Episode 272

This week, former middleweight champion of the world, Andy Lee, makes his return to Irishman Abroad for a cracking conversation about the incredible rollercoaster that has been his career since his last appearance on the show 5 years ago.

 

With incredible honesty, Andy speaks about the importance of asking himself the tough questions throughout his life (3:00), knowing that his relationship with his wife was strong enough to survive his difficult career path (23:00) and why he believes there has to be work done on both sides in order for there to be an improved perception of travellers in Ireland (28:00).

 

From what pay deal he would accept to fight John Duddy (55:00), his thoughts on the modern phenomenon of 'celebrity boxing' (58:00) and much more, this is a fascinating insight into the life and career of one of Ireland's true sporting icons.

 

The episode also includes a sneak preview of a conversation Jarlath recorded with John C Reilly in the American Ambassador’s Residence. 

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John Duddy and Tim Wheeler (Live from NYC): Episode 269

This week Jarlath is joined live in front of a packed Stella and Fly venue in the heart of New York City by boxer-turned-actor John Duddy and Ash frontman and award-winning songwriter Tim Wheeler for an hour of chat.

Tim explains how it feels to have thousands of audience members in the palm of your hand (22:00), how he once lost a tooth on stage (15:00) and how little he trusts himself due to his addictive personality (11:00).

John tells the story of his fortuitous move into acting (50:00), the fight that he was worried most about winning (41:00) and New York’s appeal to immigrants (17:00).

From the seldom-spoken about video involving Tim, a dominatrix and some talcum powder (8:00) to the industry norm of giving cocaine to journalists (36:00), why John was never afraid to enter the ring (40:00) and Ash’s strange Co. Louth online troller (49:00), this is one of the true highlights of Irishman Abroad’s live episodes in the series to date.

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Football Special: Episode 267

A collection of highlights from every football related episode of the series. Featuring previously unheard material and standout tales from the truly epic collection of Ireland footballing greats, this episode is bound to draw you, take you back, make you laugh and shake your head with disbelief for the beautiful game. 

 

Roy Keane: (1:00)

-Mick McCarthy, Kevin Kilbane, Roddy Doyle, Seamus Coleman, Jack Conroy

 

Retirement: (24:00)

-Richie Sadlier, James McClean, Paul McGrath, Ronnie Whelan

 

Jack Charlton Era: (35:00)

-Eamon Dunphy, Jason McAteer, Tony Cascarino, Packie Bonner, Niall Quinn

 

Early Career Stories: (53:00)

-Shay Given, Paul McGrath, Packie Bonner, Keith Gillespie, Darren O’Dea

 

Funniest Stories: (1:23:00)

-Mark Lawrenson, Mick McCarthy, Seamus Coleman, Tony Cascarino, Jason McAteer, Niall Quinn

 

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For tickets and more information for our live show with Tim Wheeler and John Duddy at the Stella & Fly in New York on Halloween night, visit https://www.stellaandfly.com/

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The Irishman Abroad podcast is crowd funded and is only made possible by the listeners’ generosity. We sincerely appreciate your continued support. Donate the gift of £20 today via PayPal (jarlo11@yahoo.com) and by way of thanks, we will send you a beautiful Irishman Abroad bag wherever you are in the world.

An Irishman Abroad is brought to you by Currency Fair. Currency Fair is the official partner of the podcast. To get great exchange rates and to avoid ridiculous bank and broker charges when transferring money to anywhere in the world go to currencyfair.com. Get updates on future episodes and live shows by following @jarlath on Twitter, visiting www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

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