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The Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastHeart and Soul: After Francis, what do Catholics want next?Following the death of Pope Francis, Catholics around the world look to Rome and the Vatican as the Church prepares to elect its next leader. But what do Catholics around the world hope to see in their future pontiff? Colm Flynn is in Rome to speak to Catholics gathered from different corners of the globe. From pilgrims in St Peter's Square to others from the US and Africa, Colm explores the diverse expectations, aspirations, and concerns they hold for their new spiritual leader.2025-05-0226 minInsights with Sean O\'RourkeInsights with Sean O'RourkeColm FlynnIn the final days before the papal conclave to elect the next Pope, Seán speaks to Vatican-based journalist and Clare native, Colm Flynn. They discuss possible contenders and why Colm will always be grateful to the late Pope Francis for helping him meet his wife.2025-05-0144 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastWhat Happened To William Hung!? Life After Fame🎙️ In this episode of The Colm Flynn Podcast, we catch up with viral American Idol sensation William Hung for a rare and revealing interview you about what happened to him after he shot to stardom. Remember his unforgettable “She Bangs” audition that took the world by storm? Find out what happened after the fame. William shares the untold story of life beyond the spotlight—his rise to celebrity status, his battle with gambling addiction, the loss of his marriage, and how he reinvented himself as a statistical analyst and motivational speaker. A blast from the past - William Hung proves that...2025-03-2942 minRemember When with Harvey DeeganRemember When with Harvey DeeganVatican Correspondent Colm Flynn, 23 February 2025Vatican Correspondent for EWTNews Colm Flynn, 23 February 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2315 minThe Anton Savage ShowThe Anton Savage ShowAnton's Sunday Newspaper PanelAnton is joined live in-studio by Colm O'Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner, Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at The Clinton Institute in UCD and Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM - HR and Dispute Resolution expert to discuss the biggest stories in Sunday's newspapers, including an update on the health of Pope Francis from Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN. 2025-02-2345 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastHiding From The School Shooter: Melody HerzfeldIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Melody Herzfeld, the drama teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who bravely hid and protected her students during the 2018 Parkland shooting, where 17 lives were tragically lost. She shares her harrowing story from that day, the split-second decisions that saved lives, and how she has helped her students heal through music and art. This conversation is about courage in the face of terror, the resilience of young people, and the enduring power of storytelling to process grief and inspire change.instagram.com/colmflynnire2025-02-1438 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastGlorifying God through wineWhen Father Père Basile was 12 years of age, he started thinking of a religious life. But it never crossed his mind that he would someday be living in a cloistered abbey in the south of France producing wine. The monastery is the site of the oldest papal vineyard in the world, dating back to the 14th Century. When Pope Clement V moved the papal capital from Rome to Avignon in France, his palace needed a steady stream of wine and so the vineyard was planted in Le Barroux. Abandoned for decades, the monks restarted the vineyard to produce a n...2025-01-2426 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastHeart and Soul: From the ashes of Notre DameIn 2019 a devastating fire ripped through the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Locals looked on in disbelief, and millions watched on television around the world, as the iconic wooden spire came crashing down into the flames. Many thought Notre Dame was lost forever, but the 860-year-old Cathedral was not for giving up and over the past four years a team of skilled workers, at a cost of 700 million Euros, have painstakingly reconstructed this medieval masterpiece. Colm Flynn meet five people who say the symbolism of this Cathedral's restoration has had a profound impact on their faith. From a...2024-12-2726 minSundaySundayA Plot Against the Pope, Christmas at Great Ormond Street, and the Spirituality of GoldAs Christmas draws near, this week’s Sunday brings the latest religious stories shaping the news agenda.Pope Francis is about to release his autobiography – the first by any pontiff. Among its revelations is a startling account of how UK intelligence foiled an assassination plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq. Colm Flynn, who accompanied the Pope on that trip, shares his insights into the dramatic events.At Great Ormond Street Hospital, the fallout from disgraced surgeon Yaser Jabbar has cast a shadow over its vital work. Yet, amid the challenges, lead chaplain Dorothy Moore Brookes is b...2024-12-2245 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthDrones, A.I., and Catholic Charities goes to Supreme CourtMystery drone sightings continue in the northeastern U.S. and beyond – Mark Irons reports on how national security officials, politicians, and even Catholic priests are weighing in on these aerial drones lighting up the night skies. With the fast evolving nature of artificial technology – how should the Catholic Church navigate the moral and ethical ways to use it? We report on some of the A.I. hits and misses we’ve seen within the Church so far – and speak with bioethicist Fr. Michael Baggot, L.C. and digital Catholic journalist Juan Andrés Muñoz for their insights. As the Supreme Co...2024-12-2100 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthChristians in Syria; Reopening of Notre DameThe crumbling of the Assad regime in Syria changes the balance of power in the Middle East and has ramifications for the Christian communities who remain – Mark Irons reports and we speak with Bishop François Beyrouti, the leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the U.S., and with EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez for their insights into the region. In just five years since a devastating fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral has been restored – Colm Flynn traveled to Paris to find out what the Cathedral’s reopening means to the people of France on a deeper level. This we...2024-12-1400 minThe God Cast with Fr Alex Frost and Guests.The God Cast with Fr Alex Frost and Guests.Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn - The God Cast Podcast Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrost Content Creator - Based in Rome / Dublin / NYC It all started in my parents garden shed when I was about eleven. With a wonky video camera and some lamps taken from the house, I got to work building my own TV studio! Hollywood, move over! In my homemade studio, I would host talent shows, deliver breaking news from the neighbourhood and run my media empire! From that young age I was hooked, and over the years I worked in various radio and TV stations eventually ending up as a reporter on RTÉ, Ireland's n...2024-11-2034 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastPsychology of Plane Crashes: Emmet FeerickPlane crashes and aviation accidents stir up some of our greatest fears. The idea of being trapped inside a machine 30,000 feet in the air, traveling at hundreds of miles an hour, when something goes wrong and it's completely out of our power to fix it. And even though flying is one of the safest forms of travel today, people have a fascination with what happens when disaster strikes and a pilot has to try and save the lives of hundreds of people on board. Emmet Feerick is the founder of the hugely successful Youtube c...2024-11-191h 08Travel Like a BossTravel Like a BossEp 282 - Colm Flynn and Johnny FDOriginally recorded July 2023. Nomad Summit 2025: Get Tickets at NomadSummit.com 10% off with coupon code: johnnyfd10 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travellikeaboss/support2024-10-2056 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthNebraska’s Abortion Measures, Ireland Report on Sexual Abuse at Catholic SchoolsThis Election Day, Nebraska is the only state with competing abortion-related measures on the ballot – Mark Irons takes us to Nebraska to hear how the Church is working to disentangle abortion misinformation and Human Coalition Action’s Chelsey Youman speaks to what’s at stake with pro-life ballot initiatives across 10 states. Ireland recently released a wide-ranging report from the Irish government alleging more than 2,300 instances of abuse across 308 schools – Colm Flynn speaks with survivors and the Archbishop of Dublin in a special report from Ireland. From the Ireland investigation – to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ historic settlement with clerical sex abuse surviv...2024-10-1900 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthHurricane Milton Relief, October 7th AnniversaryCleanup from Hurricane Milton is underway as residents are returning home after the storm barreled across Florida – we speak with Kim Burgo of Catholic Charities USA to hear how Catholic agencies are helping lead relief efforts. It’s been one year since Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist attack on Israel – we speak with a Catholic survivor of the Hamas attack in her first on-camera interview to hear how she says God protected her. At the start of the Synod, the Vatican’s doctrinal chief shut down speculation about further theological study into the possibility of women being ordained as deacons – Catholic N...2024-10-1200 minThe Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn: Conversation with Mark Tillman – Air Force One Commander During Attacks on 9/11While almost every other aircraft in the United States was being grounded, Colonel Mark Tillman was pushing his throttles full force ahead to get Air Force One into the air as quick as possible. Behind him, inside the flying White House, was President George W. Bush – coming to terms with the fact that America […]2024-09-111h 00The Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn: Conversation with Mark Tillman – Air Force One Commander During Attacks on 9/11While almost every other aircraft in the United States was being grounded, Colonel Mark Tillman was pushing his throttles full force ahead to get Air Force One into the air as quick as possible. Behind him, inside the flying White House, was President George W. Bush – coming to terms with the fact that America […]2024-09-111h 00Colm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastI Flew Air Force One on 9/11: Captain Mark TillmanWhile almost every other aircraft in the United States was being grounded, Colonel Mark Tillman was pushing his throttles full force ahead to get Air Force One into the air as quickly as possible. Behind him, inside the flying White House, was President George W. Bush - coming to terms with the fact that America was under attack, the deadliest hit since Pearl Harbor. Captain Mark Tillman had one of the most important jobs in America on September 11th 2001, to ensure the safety of the United States president and the continuity of government. As they flew through th...2024-09-091h 00The Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn – From Mafia Family to Top Chef: Steven AllbrightGrowing up in the projects in New Jersey, Steven Allbright knew his father was involved in the mafia. From FBI agents spying through their windows, to his dad asking him to take mysterious bags down to the local bar. And as they say, like father, like son, and when Steven grew up he copied many […]2024-09-071h 04The Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn – From Mafia Family to Top Chef: Steven AllbrightGrowing up in the projects in New Jersey, Steven Allbright knew his father was involved in the mafia. From FBI agents spying through their windows, to his dad asking him to take mysterious bags down to the local bar. And as they say, like father, like son, and when Steven grew up he copied many […]2024-09-071h 04Colm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastMobster Family to Top Chef: Steven AllbrightGrowing up in the projects in New Jersey, Steven Allbright knew his father was involved in the mafia. From FBI agents spying through their windows, to his dad asking him to take mysterious bags down to the local bar. And as they say, like father, like son, and when Steven grew up he copied many of his father's habits with alcohol, drugs, and women. Struggling with alcohol addiction, Steven managed to hold down a good job, and worked as private security for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He was married, had a child, a nice house and...2024-09-051h 05EWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthPreviewing Pope Francis’ Trip to AsiaAs Pope Francis prepares for his most ambitious and demanding international trip of his papacy – Colm Flynn brings us to the four countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania that the Holy Father will visit and EWTN News Editorial Director Dr. Matthew Bunson explains the significance of this papal trip. Voters will decide on 11 abortion-related ballot measures in 10 states – Mark Irons reports on how the Catholic Church in Florida is working to defeat Amendment 4 and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Sue Liebel breaks down the current pro-life state landscape ahead of November.2024-08-3100 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastIreland's Youngest Embalmer: Ronan ConneelyThe idea of death is something most of us never like to talk about. It can be so heartbreaking to be at a funeral and watch a family grieving over a lost loved one. And because of the pain we feel when we think about those we know someday dying, we normally avoid the topic. But for Irishman Ronan Conneely, he is surrounded by death everyday. At 22-year-old, he is one of Ireland's youngest embalmers. And in this podcast interview, he tells Colm about how he started working in the family business at a young age, helping his father...2024-08-2759 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastHeart and Soul: Corruption in the CuriaPope Francis was hailed as a reformist when he became Pope in 2013. He vowed to get a handle on the scandals plaguing the Catholic Church, including how the Vatican managed its money. In 2015, he appointed the Vatican's first ever auditor, former Deloitte CEO and chairman Libero Milone. Along with his business partner, they went through the various Vatican departments checking the books, but came up against resistance from the 'old guard'. In one Vatican office in particular, Milone claims he met strong opposition when trying to audit their accounts. Eventually he claims being forced to resign because he was...2024-08-2326 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthCatholic Leaders in Ukraine on War Latest, Olympian Dominique Dawes on Paris Summer GamesUkraine’s surprise incursion into Russia has reframed the ongoing war – we’re joined by Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Professor Yuriy Pidlisnyy of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lyiv to hear how the Catholic faithful are faring in Ukraine. Three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes shares her reflections on the Paris Olympics Summer Games and how EWTN foundress Mother Angelica inspires her today. Roselle Reyes takes us to Cleveland, Ohio, where a group of high school students are serving as funeral pall bearers for complete strangers. This week Missouri and Arizona have added...2024-08-1700 minThe Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn: #1 – How I became ‘Dad’ to blind triplets: Ollie CantosCan you imagine growing up blind and being bullied in school, and thinking you were the problem because you were blind? That was Ollie Cantos' life. But it was thanks to some tough love from his parents that made him realise his full potential, leading to him working as an Associate Director for Domestic Policy at the White House, and then a civil rights attorney for the Department of Education.Career success aside, he focused on his personal life and deeply wanted a family. But he never imagined how it could come about. And today, has adopted triplet boys from...2024-08-1655 minThe Last LionsThe Last LionsColm Flynn: #1 – How I became ‘Dad’ to blind triplets: Ollie CantosCan you imagine growing up blind and being bullied in school, and thinking you were the problem because you were blind? That was Ollie Cantos' life. But it was thanks to some tough love from his parents that made him realise his full potential, leading to him working as an Associate Director for Domestic Policy at the White House, and then a civil rights attorney for the Department of Education.Career success aside, he focused on his personal life and deeply wanted a family. But he never imagined how it could come about. And today, has adopted triplet boys from...2024-08-1655 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastHow I became 'Dad' to blind triplets: Ollie CantosCan you imagine growing up blind and being bullied in school, and thinking you were the problem because you were blind? That was Ollie Cantos' life. But it was thanks to some tough love from his parents that made him realise his full potential, leading to him working as an Associate Director for Domestic Policy at the White House, and then a civil rights attorney for the Department of Education.Career success aside, he focused on his personal life and deeply wanted a family. But he never imagined how it could come about. And today, has adopted...2024-08-1556 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthInterview with Boston’s Archbishop-Elect Richard Henning, Childlessness & Catholic Dating CultureIn what was seen as a surprise pick to many, Pope Francis appoints Providence’s Bishop Richard Henning as the next archbishop of Boston – we speak one-on-one with Archbishop-elect Henning about what he’s looking forward to in his next assignment. Mark Irons examines where both U.S. vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance stand on the life issue and other topics critical to Catholic voters. In light of JD Vance’s resurfaced comments on childlessness, we take a deep dive into what’s behind the lower marital and fertility rates today with Communio president J.P. De Gance and...2024-08-1000 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastI Quit And Moved To Rome: Mountain Butorac aka Catholic TravelerMountain Butorac was working in IT in Atlanta, Georgia, but wasn't passionate about his job. Growing in his faith, he knew he wanted to do something connected with his Catholicism but wasn't sure what. That was until one day when he took a trip to Italy and fell in love! He fell in love with the ancient architecture and history, delicious pasta and pizza, and the slower pace of life. When he returned to the USA he quit his job, started a tour company, and eventually moved his family to Italy. Today, Mountain runs a successful tour g...2024-07-2157 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastChasing Dreams in Dubai: Tighe DixonTighe Dixon is originally from Dublin in Ireland, and growing up didn't always have it easy. He came from a family that, although loving, had problems with alcohol and drug addiction. As a child he would go in and out of prison visiting his father and other relatives, often wondering why life was like this. When it came time for him to forge his own path in life he looked around and wondered would his fate be the same. But instead, he decided he was going to be the one to make a change and break the cycle. With...2024-07-1334 minEWTN News in DepthEWTN News in DepthSupreme Court Grants Presidential Immunity, Vatican Finances, and “Sound of Hope”As the Supreme Court concludes a blockbuster term, Amy Howe of SCOTUSBlog recaps the significant cases ranging from abortion to homelessness and beyond. A presidential historian explains the significance of the Supreme Court decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity. Mark Irons catches up with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s North Marian Route in Chicago, as Christ comes to the Windy City. Colm Flynn sits down with the Vatican’s first auditor general to hear why his proposed audit was shut down. And we’re joined by award-winning actor and producer Demetrius Grosse on why he wants his new film “...2024-07-0600 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastSchool Dropout to Podcast Star: Alan Clarke Interview.Alan Clarke is an Irish social media influencer and podcast host who has built an impressive following over the past number of years. His live podcast stage shows, 'Big News Coming Soon', has been filling venues right around Ireland, not just in his home county of Mayo. And in this episode of the Colm Flynn Podcast, Alan talks about the reality behind why he started the live shows, and how much work goes into each episode. He also opens up about his personal life and the fact he dropped out of school before his Leaving Cert exams, the teachers...2024-06-111h 00Colm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastGrowing Up In Rural Moldova: Diana BuniciDiana Bunici is a talented Irish journalist and broadcaster who made a name for herself presenting a popular children's TV show on RTÈ, the national broadcaster. From the outset it seemed like she had it all; a dream job, on the cover of magazines, and a great boyfriend. But when you hear her story of how she got to where she is today, it's much more impressive and interesting. Diana grew up in rural Moldova in Eastern Europe. Money was scare, life was simple, and opportunities were few and far between. But thanks to her parent's sacrifice and determination, t...2024-06-1139 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastHeart and Soul: Glorifying God through wineWhen Father Père Basile was 12 years of age, he started thinking of a religious life. But it never crossed his mind that he would someday be living in a cloistered abbey in the south of France producing wine. This monastery has incredible history as it is the site of the oldest papal vineyard in the world, dating back to the 14th Century. When Pope Clement V moved the papal capital from Rome to Avignon in France, his palace needed a steady stream of wine and so the vineyard was planted in Le Barroux. Presenter Colm Flynn travels to the...2024-05-1726 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastFrom the Archive: Heart and Soul - Faith, terrorists and mercy at GuantanamoAn episode of Heart and Soul from our Archive. Dr Jennifer Bryson interrogated suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists at the infamous Guantanamo Bay. She worked at the detention centre in Cuba for two years and says that some of the inmates bragged openly about helping to organise the terrorist attacks of 9/11 that killed 3,000 people. Bryson was the first woman to take up the role of lead interrogator at Guantanamo, and the first who was not a member of the military. She would carry out interrogations herself but was also responsible for signing off methods and techniques used by other interrogators. After...2024-04-1226 minTaylor MarshallPodcast Archives - Taylor MarshallTaylor MarshallPodcast Archives - Taylor Marshall1064: Jordan Peterson’s Powerful Message to Pope Francis: Save souls, Not the Planet [Podcast]In a recent interview with Colm Flynn at EWTN, Dr. Jordan Peterson puts contemporary Catholic messaging and Pope Francis on blasts for a message that “lacks faith.” Get the 2024 Traditional Catholic Wall Calendar here: https://store.taylormarshall.com/prod.. Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here: If the audio player does not show up in your email or browser, please click here to listen. Dr. Taylor Marshall’s newest book: Antichrist and Apocalypse: The 21 Prophecies of Revelation Unveiled and Described Also get his #1 Bestselling book: Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church...2024-02-2716 minDr Taylor Marshall PodcastDr Taylor Marshall Podcast1064: Jordan Peterson’s Powerful Message to Pope Francis: Save souls, Not the Planet [Podcast]In a recent interview with Colm Flynn at EWTN, Dr. Jordan Peterson puts contemporary Catholic messaging and Pope Francis on blasts for a message that “lacks faith.”Get the 2024 Traditional Catholic Wall Calendar here: https://store.taylormarshall.com/prod..Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here:If the audio player does not show up in your email or browser, please click here to listen. Dr. Taylor Marshall’s newest book: Antichrist and Apocalypse: The 21 Prophecies of Revelation Unveiled and Described Also get his #1 Bestselling book: Infiltration: The Plot to Dest...2024-02-2717 minSundaySundayChristmas in Bethlehem, 800th anniversary of the nativity scene, The stories behind our favourite carolsEdward Stourton presents a special Christmas Eve edition of Sunday, featuring live carols from Manchester Chamber Choir.On Christmas Eve in 1223, in cave near the cliffside village of Greccio in Italy, St Francis of Assisi created what's thought to be the first nativity scene. It was staged for the local villagers and it was a 'living scene' featuring people and animals. Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene’s fascinating story and enduring appeal.There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year. Shaimaa Khalil re...2023-12-2444 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastFilming The War in Ukraine: Finn BoylanFinn Boylan is an Irish filmmaker from Bray in Co. Wicklow. He has always had a strong interest in the history of wars and conflicts around the world, feeling a fascination with places of unrest. When the war broke out in Ukraine in 2022 he had just started filmmaking and felt a strong urge that he had to travel to Ukraine and capture what was happening. Finn realised history was being made and he wanted to play his part. But nothing could have prepared him for what he would witness over the next five months as his camera brought him...2023-11-2451 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastLiving With Bipolar Disorder: David HarperDavid Harper is a broadcaster from the UK, working with networks like the BBC World Service. In fact, his voice can often be heard reading news live to millions of people around the world. He also covers a wide range of stories for other TV and radio networks in the UK. He has a passion for what he does!But his job can be very demanding and high-pressured at times, and being a freelancer the work can be unstable. But what makes David's situation a bit more difficult, is that he suffers from Bipolar Disorder. He kept...2023-09-1145 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastInside the Mind of Baby Killer Lucy Letby: A Criminal Psychologist ExplainsThe name Lucy Letby has now become a name associated with pure evil.  The story that has shocked and horrified England, and people all over the world is something you wouldn’t find in even the worst horror movies. A young nurse murdering tiny babies while working in the neonatal unit of a UK hospital. Instead of caring for the most vulnerable, she was injecting them with air, milk, and insulin.. And in one case, even inserting a sharp instrument into a baby’s throat to try and make it bleed to death….  But yet, a UK court has just rul...2023-08-2243 minConversations with ConsequencesConversations with ConsequencesEp. 223 Carrie Gress on 'The End of Woman' & Colm Flynn Previews World Youth Day 2023!With World Youth Day in Lisbon taking place next week, we talk with Colm Flynn of EWTN News about the prepping and planning behind this amazing event plus the opportunity for encouter as so many youth and young adults flood the country so rich in Catholic history. Optimally-timed with all the media reports breaking down the new movie "Barbie," Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new thought-provoking book, "The End of Woman: The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us." Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the...2023-07-2854 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastFrom Foster Care to Law School: Lucy BarnesGrowing up in a dysfunctional family in the UK, Lucy Barnes felt lost and unloved as a child. Her mother wasn't able to be the kind of mother a child needs, and Lucy had five siblings from five different fathers. So the concept of a solid loving family was something she never experienced from a young age. Men were constantly coming and going in their home, and Lucy often found herself in difficult and dangerous situations. Eventually things got so bad, when she was 13 she kicked out of her home by her mother, and then a social worker got...2023-07-0950 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastI was hired to film Fyre Festival: Jordan Pulmano!Jordan Pulmano is a filmmaker from California who specialises in shooting music videos and festivals. His work has brought him all over the United States, and to other parts of the world. But back in 2017 he got a call to film a music festival that would go down in history, but for all the wrong reasons. 'Fyre Festival' was billed as a glamorous, exclusive, and one-of-a-kind music festival which was to be held on an island in the Bahamas. Jordan was really excited to go and film with his team who would be documenting everything over the c...2023-06-2539 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastChanging Life And Moving To Rome: Emily MaisEmily Mais is a writer and an author who, after losing her mother to cancer, decided to reevaluate her life and change the things that didn't make her happy. Like so many other people her age, she was at a point in life with a steady long-term boyfriend, a good job, and a nice apartment in Toronto, but ultimately wasn't happy. It took losing her mother to help her realise that life is short, and you only get one chance at things. So, with no real plan or agenda, she left her home in Canada, changed careers, and moved...2023-05-3036 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastChasing Tornadoes: Tanner CharlesAll his life Tanner Charles has been running towards the very thing that people most people run away from, Tornadoes! Since he was a teenager he has been a passionate storm chaser, constantly trying to get closer and closer to the danger.  From Minnesota, Tanner now produces Youtube videos where he follows violent and destructive storms, sometimes driving for hours just to see one. In this podcast interview, Tanner tells Colm about his love of seeing Tornadoes hit land and experiencing their sheer power. He also opens up about the most emotional storm chase ever where he fo...2023-05-1631 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastBuilding a Brand, Trying NYC, and Finding Happiness: Louise CooneyLouise Cooney is one of Ireland's most successful social media stars, with almost a quarter of a million followers on Instagram alone. But behind the seemingly always glamorous lifestyle online, in this episode of the Colm Flynn podcast, Louise talks about the hard work that goes into building a brand and business. She talks about the pros and cons of being self employed and the kind of challenges she faced when launching a new clothing band, Cloo Active. In this interview Louise also opens up about her big move to New York city and how the experience wasn't quite...2023-05-0258 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastLove Island and Recovering From Addiction: Cormac MurphyIn this episode of the Colm Flynn Podcast, I chat to Irish social media influencer and reality TV star, Cormac Murphy. Living in New York City, Cormac featured in the first season of 'Love Island' on CBS and also appeared on the E4 show of 'Celebs Go Dating' in the UK. But behind the chiselled instagram pictures and seemingly perfect life in the US, Cormac was secretary battling with addiction and depression. His addiction to alcohol and drugs became so bad that his family eventually had to intervene and bring him back to Ireland and to rehab. Cormac claims...2023-04-2356 minFarming for NatureFarming for NatureRehabilitating an intensive farm with Colm Flynn, a Kildare tillage farmerColm talks to Brigid as part of Farming for Nature's "Ask the Farmer" series. Here he explains in detail how - and why - he changed from an intensive farm, now farms with nature in mind.  (Please rate, review and share this pod!)2023-04-1247 minHeart and SoulHeart and SoulPope Benedict XVI: A life and legacyIn this special programme to mark the death of Pope Benedict XVI, Colm Flynn explores the life story of the gentle German academic who became the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics all over the world.The 95-year old Pope Emeritus died at the Vatican on New Year’s Eve 2022. He will perhaps be best remembered as the first Pope to retire in 600 years. But his life and legacy is much more complicated and varied, with a papacy filled with both majestic spiritual moments and embarrassing and hurtful blunders.Benedict led the Catholic Church for fewer th...2023-01-0926 minHeart and SoulHeart and SoulChristmas with the cooking priestFr Leo Patalinghug is not your typical priest. In one hand he holds a cross, in the other a cooking spatula. With his own international TV show, YouTube channel and cookbooks, this apron-wearing minister is on a mission – to share his faith through food. Growing up on an island in the Philippines, where money was tight, Leo and his family sometimes struggled to put food on the table. It was after moving to the United States that they got a start in life and, from a young age, Leo was always passionate about cooking. But his other great passion in...2022-12-2626 minConversations with ConsequencesConversations with ConsequencesEp. 192 Colm Flynn on Bethlehem's Holy Family Hospital & Father Landry on a Eucharistic Christmas!As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, Colm Flynn of EWTN News takes us on a journey to Bethlehem as the Holy Family Hospital expects its 100,000 birth this year! Reflecting on the amazing reality that our Lord and Savior did indeed become a child, Father Roger Landry reminds us of the "mystery and majesty who reigns in the Eucharist." Catch the show every Saturday 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!2022-12-2354 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastArrested by Iran's Morality Police: My StoryIn this edition of the podcast I cannot reveal the name of my guest or what part of Europe she is in, so as to protect her and her family's safety.  She is from Iran and when she was 20 years of age, she was arrested by the country's so-called 'morality police'. She was locked into the coffee shop where she was sitting with her friends, verbally berated and humiliated, and threatened with whipping. What was her crime? She dared to show some of her hair from behind her hijab and wear red lipstick. In September of 2022, a 20-y...2022-11-2242 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastIrish Jewellery Designer: Bláithín EnnisBláithín Ennis is an incredibly talented Irish fashion designer, specialising in jewellery and accessories. Her work is sold in some of Ireland's top retail outlets, and has been worn by celebrities around the world. From Wexford in the south east of Ireland, in this episode, Bláithín tells Colm about where her love of fashion and creating came from, and how she landed a dream internship working with Diane von Furstenberg in New York. She also talks about what it's like running her own fashion business and brand in Ireland and the challenges that poses. Finally, her...2022-10-0359 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastConfessions of a top Youtuber: Dara TahWelcome to season 2 of the Colm Flynn Podcast! Dara Tah is an Irish Youtuber and Ticktocker who has shot to internet fame in recent months. But overnight success has come after years of hard work, and in this interview Dara tells Colm about some of his more daring YouTube videos like visiting Area 51, staying the night in a haunted castle, being buried alive, and gives an honest account of what goes in to making a viral hit. instagram.com/colmflynnire2022-09-061h 47Big News Coming Soon PodcastBig News Coming Soon PodcastAlan Clarke chats to world renowned journalist Colm FlynnColm Flynn is a world renowned journalist working for EWTN, RTE, BBC and many others. Colm is a man I have admired and looked up to for many years. I really admire his confidence, work ethic and above all, his endless talent. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-221h 34Conversations with ConsequencesConversations with ConsequencesEp. 169 Senator Mike Lee on Saving Nine & Colm Flynn Talks Sudan Relief Fund!With the reversal of Roe and the ongoing attacks against Supreme Court justices, Senator Mike Lee joins the show to discuss his new book, Saving Nine: The Fight Against the Left’s Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty. As Cardinal Parolin traveled to Africa in lieu of Pope Francis, Colm Flynn of EWTN News In Depth joins to discuss the deep faith and dire need of so many living in South Sudan--and the great work Sudan Relief Fund is doing in helping those suffering. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Go...2022-07-1454 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastGuardian of the Golden Gate Bridge: Kevin BriggsKevin Briggs has stood, sometimes for hours late at night, in the freezing cold mist on the Golden Gate Bridge. The routine became all-too familiar for Kevin. Talking to someone who had climbed the barrier of San Francisco's iconic bridge and who was about to jump to the choppy waters below. With no formal training in negotiation, or how to handle depression or suicide, he would carefully navigate conversations with these individuals who stood there in the wind at the lowest point in their life. What's remarkable about Kevin story, is how effective him just listening to these people...2022-05-2548 minColm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastPursuing A More Meaningful Life: Shaun DohertyShaun Doherty was, for 30 years, a hugely successful broadcaster in Donegal, Ireland. Every day he presented the main talk show on Highland Radio. Over three decades he became a household name in the region and won multiple awards for his work. But one day, he announced live on air, that he would be leaving his job in radio, and pursuing something else. Now, in this exclusive interview, Shaun talks to Colm Flynn about why he decided to walk away from the success he had, and move to Rome in Italy, to start a new life studying for t...2022-04-101h 03Colm Flynn PodcastColm Flynn PodcastI was the world's first Youtube star: Brooke BrodackBrooke Brodack was once the most subscribed YouTuber in the world but suddenly deleted her channel and disappeared from all social media. It was 2005 and YouTube was still a new website. Then a 19 year old girl from Holden, Massachusetts, created a channel called 'Brookers' where she uploaded videos of herself hanging around the house, doing funny sketches, and just being creative. Her channel took off and gained over 60,000 subscribers, at one point being the most-subscribed channel on YouTube. She was offered a gig by NBC and moved to Hollywood... But then deleted her channel, and al...2022-02-0853 minThe Time Out PodcastThe Time Out PodcastThe Time Out Podcast EP 60 With Guest Bernard Flynn January 12th '22Send us a textBernard Flynn was part of a Meath senior football team that won the royal county their 1st All Ireland in 20 years when they beat the rebel county Cork in 1987. A year later Meath were champions again against the same opposition. Bernard was also  part of Meath teams to lose 2 All Ireland finals in 90 and 91 to Cork and Down respectively.  Flynn is a 2x All Star and formed one of the most formidable full forward lines in GAA history alongside Brian Stafford and Colm O'Rourke. I caught up with Bernard yesterday to talk about hi...2022-01-1154 min