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.
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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
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