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Ireland Said YesUna MullallyShane talks to celebrated author and Irish Time journalist Una Mullally about her personal reflections on the 2015. Shane discusses Una's perspective on the divisions within the LGBTQ+ community around the push for civil partnerships; the strategic approach of the "Yes" campaign, and the key involvement of unexpected public figures like former President Mary McAleese. Una reflects on her personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and how that intertwined with her campaigning for Marriage Equality.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced...
2025-07-1053 min
Ireland Said YesEpisode One - Above the ParapetIn 2015, Ireland made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. But how did a predominantly Catholic nation decide to embrace LGBT equality and inclusion in such a profound and historical way? Over the course of four episodes, comedian and actor Shane Daniel Byrne takes us back to the beginning of this transformative journey, reflecting on his own memories and experiences as a young gay man in Dublin discovering his own sexuality. Shane explores the decades of activism, protests, and personal sacrifices that paved the way for future generations, collecting a t...
2025-05-2238 min
Popcorn PodcastJosh Sharp and Aaron Jackson interview (Dicks: The Musical) - SpecialPopcorn Podcast chats with the outlandish and hilarious Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson about Dicks: The Musical, A24's first musical feature adapted from the pair's long-running off-OFF-Broadway production F*cking Identical Twins. In this special Popcorn Podcast interview, the comedy-duo share the validation that tickled them pink when Sandra Oh and The Daniels watched Dicks: The Musical, discuss how the film is perverse in a “good way”, revel in how “brave” they were to play straight men as gay men, and we take a deep dive into who the fuck the Sewer Boys are – plus how on earth they hoodw...
2023-12-0623 min
Irish Times Inside PoliticsTalking about talking about immigrationIs it time for the political system to grapple more explicitly with how immigration is changing Ireland and what sort of model - integration? multiculturalism? - we as a state wish to pursue? Or is such a conversation only ever destined to be hijacked by hateful voices and to result in a normalisation of the sort of prejudice that was on display in Dublin last week? To discuss and debate this and other related issues, Hugh talks to Kevin Cunningham, Una Mullally and Ronan McCrea.Kevin Cunningham is a l...
2023-11-2955 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanTalking about talking about immigrationIs it time for the political system to grapple more explicitly with how immigration is changing Ireland and what sort of model - integration? multiculturalism? - we as a state wish to pursue? Or is such a conversation only ever destined to be hijacked by hateful voices and to result in a normalisation of the sort of prejudice that was on display in Dublin last week? To discuss and debate this and other related issues, Hugh talks to Kevin Cunningham, Una Mullally and Ronan McCrea.Kevin Cunningham is a l...
2023-11-2955 min
Irish Times Inside PoliticsCan RTÉ be trusted to run itself?Jennifer Bray and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:The fiasco unfolding at RTÉ over Ryan Tubridy's unusual pay deal and its potential ramificationsThe Labour Party's confidential review that examines where it all went wrong while they were in governmentPlus, they share their favourite Irish Times piece of the week:Séamas O’Reilly on not mentioning the war while living in DublinMiriam Lord's amusing take on the political reaction to the hate speech Bill
2023-06-2348 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanCan RTÉ be trusted to run itself?Jennifer Bray and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:The fiasco unfolding at RTÉ over Ryan Tubridy's unusual pay deal and its potential ramificationsThe Labour Party's confidential review that examines where it all went wrong while they were in governmentPlus, they share their favourite Irish Times piece of the week:Séamas O’Reilly on not mentioning the war while living in DublinMiriam Lord's amusing take on the political reaction to the hate speech Bill
2023-06-2348 min
Distance NERDingChapter 116: Virtual BloysGaming, and Marvel and Ryan Reynolds… more news, and furze’s Flawless transitions… did we mention Fray is the best Intern since James got demoted? Well she is…
This week we discuss:
Fourzze does an honest review of the PSVR2 in his new segment, Virtually your Reality
The Goldbergs is coming to an end after 10 seasons
The Flash will be Screened at Cinemacon 2023
True Blood and Six Feet Under Revivals no longer moving forward at HBO Max
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Cast for Umbrella Academy season 4
Ryan Reynolds Producing and starring in New Paramount film
Wrexham...
2023-03-011h 41
Popcorn PodcastMy Policeman reviewLeigh and Tim go head-to-head this week over Harry Styles' latest film, My Policeman. The Prime Video original follows three friends in 1950s England caught in a tangle of repressed desires, secret longing and regret who find themselves at a crossroads 40 years later. Popcorn Podcast is torn on this forbidden love story. Listen to the bite-sized and salty episode to find out why.Plus, Jeff Goldblum's magical role in Wicked; Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Sissy Spacek and Megan Mullally are the Fabulous Four; Dodgeball 2 rumours heat up; Avatar: The Way of Water's runtime has your co-hosts...
2022-11-0631 min
The Richard Crouse Show PodcastKeara Settle + Nick OffermanThis week on the Richard Crouse Show we meet Keala Settle. If you were a fan of the musical The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, and who wasn’t?... then you’ll know her as the powerhouse voice behind the Academy Award nominated song This is Me. Today, we’ll talk about why she had such a difficult time singing that song, a brain disease she says has changed her life and we’ll find out all about her new project, Murder in Provence, a new detective series now available on BritBox that investigates the murders, mysteries, and dark...
2022-03-0638 min
House of CrouseKeara Settle + Nick OffermanThis week on the Richard Crouse Show we meet Keala Settle. If you were a fan of the musical The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, and who wasn’t?... then you’ll know her as the powerhouse voice behind the Academy Award nominated song This is Me.
Today, we’ll talk about why she had such a difficult time singing that song, a brain disease she says has changed her life and we’ll find out all about her new project, Murder in Provence, a new detective series now available on BritBox that investigates the murders, mysteries, and dark underbelly of the i...
2022-03-0638 min
In The NewsIs Dublin losing its cultural soul?A squat eviction, protests over plans to redevelop the site at the Cobblestone pub and the announcements of closures of the Science Gallery and a much-loved independent bookshop. These individual events, which took place in Dublin last week, may not seem related. But for many people, they symbolise what is seen as the degradation of culture and the character of the capital city. Sorcha Pollak talks to Irish Times columnist Una Mullally and Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly about the changing face of Dublin.Produced by: Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan
2021-11-0325 min
Bill's KilnBill's Kiln HOUR 12PLAY LIST Thank You Friends 3:06 Big Star Third Rock 0 3 Feel It Still 2:43 Portugal. The Man Woodstock Alternative 0 2 Kill the Turkey 0:55 Bob's Burgers, John Roberts & H. Jon Benjamin Thanksgiving - EP Soundtrack 0 2 Gravy Boat 0:41 Bob's Burgers, Megan Mullally & John Roberts Thanksgiving - EP Soundtrack 0 1 The Thanksgiving Song 3:48 Adam Sandler They're All Gonna Laugh at You! Comedy 0 2 Salt Peanuts 3:17 Dizzy Gillespie Groovin' High Jazz 0 1 Autumn In New York 3:44 Billie Holiday Recital Jazz 0 2 Autumn Leaves 5:41 Eric Clapton Clapton Rock 0 1 Thanksgiving Theme 2:00 Vince Guaraldi Trio A Charlie Brown Christmas (Original 1965 TV Soundtrack) Holiday 0 2 Pass the Peas 3:12 The J.B.'s James Brown's Funky People R...
2020-11-2259 minIrish Times Inside PoliticsBeyond the blunders, does this Covid plan make sense?Health editor Paul Cullen and columnist Una Mullally join Hugh and Harry this week to talk about a Tuesday of drama, and occasional slapstick, with the Government introducing its five-stage plan for society to live with Covid-19 in the months ahead. The messaging on the day was universally panned, but beyond that, does the plan make sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1642 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanBeyond the blunders, does this Covid plan make sense?Health editor Paul Cullen and columnist Una Mullally join Hugh and Harry this week to talk about a Tuesday of drama, and occasional slapstick, with the Government introducing its five-stage plan for society to live with Covid-19 in the months ahead. The messaging on the day was universally panned, but beyond that, does the plan make sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1642 min
Desert Island DiscsYour Desert Island DiscsListeners choose the music that has been special to them during the weeks of lockdown. With Jane Moss, Hugh Mullally, Ailish Douglas, Professor Jason Warren, Niti Acharya, Margery Hookings, Simon Spiller, Clare Raybould and Garry Greenland.DISC ONE: Amazing Grace by Judy Collins
DISC TWO: Who Knows Where The Time Goes? by Sandy Denny
DISC THREE: The Whole of The Moon by The Waterboys
DISC FOUR: Heimweh op. 57 Nr. 6: Homesickness, composed by Edvard Grieg, performed by Emil Gilels
DISC FIVE: Ab Saunp Diya by Om Vyas
DISC SIX: Prelude and The Sound of Music by Julie Andrews...
2020-08-1151 minIrish Times Inside PoliticsBrexit: What is Boris Johnson's Strategy? - with James ForsythBoth contenders for the Tory leadership, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, mades news on the hustings the other day by stating that even a time-limit to the backstop would not be enough: the backstop simply must go. Assuming Boris Johnson becomes the next PM, as seems likely, how does he plan to get any kind of deal with the EU with such a hardline approach? What, in short, is his game? To find out, Hugh and Pat talk to political editor of The Spectator magazine, James Forsyth. Later on, Una Mullally is here to look back on the life, achievements...
2019-07-1737 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanBrexit: What is Boris Johnson's Strategy? - with James ForsythBoth contenders for the Tory leadership, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, mades news on the hustings the other day by stating that even a time-limit to the backstop would not be enough: the backstop simply must go. Assuming Boris Johnson becomes the next PM, as seems likely, how does he plan to get any kind of deal with the EU with such a hardline approach? What, in short, is his game? To find out, Hugh and Pat talk to political editor of The Spectator magazine, James Forsyth. Later on, Una Mullally is here to look back on the life, achievements...
2019-07-1737 minIrish Times Inside PoliticsReferendum Debrief with Una Mullally, Pat Leahy, Jane Suiter & Sarah BardonOne final Friday referendum podcast. Columnist Una Mullally and DCU political scientist Jane Suiter join Hugh, Pat and Sarah to debate what really happened. How did the media fulfil its role? What were the decisive factors in voters' minds, and can the success of the grassroots campaign for liberalisation be parlayed into electoral success for the politicians who supported the people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-0155 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanReferendum Debrief with Una Mullally, Pat Leahy, Jane Suiter & Sarah BardonOne final Friday referendum podcast. Columnist Una Mullally and DCU political scientist Jane Suiter join Hugh, Pat and Sarah to debate what really happened. How did the media fulfil its role? What were the decisive factors in voters' minds, and can the success of the grassroots campaign for liberalisation be parlayed into electoral success for the politicians who supported the people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-0155 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastFrom Israel With Love 4 TBay, Mor Menashe and Alex RobichaudIn this pre-season breakdown, men's basketball veterans Mor Menashe (Ein Carmel, Israel) and Alex Robichaud (Thunder Bay) are interviewed. Mor returns from a season on the shelf with injury, while Alex Robichaud (pleasantly) surprised Thunderwolf Nation with his intention to return and play his 5th year while completing his MBA at Lakehead University. Mor is also in the Faculty of Business, and an Academic All-Canadian, despite studying in his 3rd language.
2016-08-2535 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastScott Morrison talks Olympic Qualifiers and the NBA SummerThis week I speak with Lakehead basketball coaching alum Scott Morrison, who most recently was an assistant with the Canadian men's basketball team. Morrison talks about the Olympic qualifier tournament in Manila in July, the final game vs Tony Parker's French team, and offers some feedback on NBA trades and acquisitions over the summer.
2016-08-1833 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastWomen's Volleyball Recruit Cecile TshibunguInterview with Women's volleyball coach Chris Green about the newest recruit to the team, Cecile Tshibungu. Coach Green also speaks about the upcoming season, replacing graduated setter Vanessa Masters, and more.
2016-06-3020 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastJon Hayter Commits to Lakehead UniversityI chat with men's basketball coach Manny Furtado about Jon Hayter, of Pinawa, Manitoba, and the newest recruit to the Thunderwolf family.
2016-06-2305 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastZa'Keea Sa'eed-El Commits to Lakehead UIn this Thunderwolf Thursday episode, I chat with women's basketball coach Jon Kreiner about his latest recruit, Za'Keea Sa'eed-El. The 5'1" point guard from Bloomington Minnesota led her Anoka Ramsey CC team to the National Junior College tournament in 2016, placing 6th.
2016-05-2620 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastThunder Bay's Casey Turner Joins ThunderwolvesIn this 'Thunderwolf Thursday' edition, local wrestler Casey Turner and coach Francis Clayton are interviewed. Turner talks about her experience with wrestling and making the transition from high school to Lakehead University.
2016-04-2825 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastKevin Tree - FISU Cross Country ChampionshipsIn this episode (originally aired March 24/16), I speak with Lakehead's reigning Male Athlete of the Year, Kevin Tree, who ran at the FISU Championships in Cassino, Italy earlier in March.
2016-04-2224 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastKip Sigsworth Adds Derek PattersonThis week, Kip Sigsworth announces his first recruit of 2016, local Thunder Bay product Derek Patterson.
2016-04-2114 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastMadison Clayton Commits to Lakehead UI chat with Madison Clayton, a local wrestler and OFSAA silver medalist from Thunder Bay, and daughter of head coach, Francis Clayton. She is the second OFSAA finalist to commit to Lakehead Wrestling in 2016.
2016-04-1813 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastLakehead Rugby Chat w/ Jenna and GeeohThis week I chat with Lakehead Rugby Football Club reps, Geeoh Lee and Jenna Wood. We discuss the team, their schedule and opportunities for new players to join up, and why rugby's a great sport!
We also dip into the vinyl library and feed some April Wine, in tribute of them being announced on the bill for Bluesfest '16.
2016-02-1128 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastJoseph 'JJ' Jones Returns to the ThunderdomeThis week, I chatted with Joseph Jones, aka 'JJ', Lakehead graduate and Lakehead Basketball alum. JJ went to the CIS Final 8 tournament in all four years of his Lakehead career. He is now an assistant coach with the McMaster Marauders men's basketball team.
2016-01-2809 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastWomen's Volleyball w/ Leah Mousseau + Olivia BowmanJunior Olivia Bowman and sophomore Leah Mousseau visit the booth at CILU to chat about their year thus far with volleyball team, the challenges of the season, and this weekend's games vs the Western Mustangs.
2016-01-2121 min
Irish Times Off TopicDavid BowieFintan O'Toole and Una Mullally join Hugh Linehan to look back at the life of David Bowie in this special edition of Off Topic.
2016-01-1134 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastScott Morrison: Grinding it out in the D-LeagueIn this edition, I chat with Maine Red Claws Head Coach Scott Morrison about his recent games against the Raptors 905, this season's outlook and his involvement with the Canadian Junior Men's National Team. As an intro I include some sound bites from recent interviews with NBA analyst and personality Leo Rautins, and remarks from Nate Bjorkgren, assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. They speak to Morrison's rise to the D-League, and the D-League experience itself.
2015-12-1026 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastLU Updates and Burger Banter w/ Francis ClaytonI chat with Lakehead wrestling coach Francis Clayton about the week that was in Thunderwolves Sports, what's coming up this weekend, and even share some thoughts on our mutual love of Thunder Bay burgers.
Also details about the Brock-Lakehead basketball showcase in St Catharines on Nov 28.
2015-11-2735 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastRunner Kevin Tree: OUA BronzeI chat with Kevin Tree and coach Kip Sigsworth. Tree won OUA Bronze in October, the first time in 15 years that a Lakehead runner has medalled at OUA's. Kip Sigsworth is featured in the second half of the show.
2015-11-0841 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastMBB '69-70: Birger, Vaughn, HemmingsOn a special Homecoming 2015 edition of the T-Wolves Sports Feed, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lakehead Basketball alumni, George Birger (Coach '67-70, AD 67-74), and two of his players from the '69-70 team, Louis Vaughn and Jerry Hemmings.
2015-10-0641 min
Thunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastMike Thomas- Wall of Fame WrestlerThis week I speak with Mike Thomas, Lakehead wrestler 1995-2000. His career on the mat began as a youngster but took him from Scarborough to Thunder Bay and beyond to the Olympic Trials.
2015-06-2619 minThunderwolves Sports Feed PodcastScott Morrison - 1 Year Later in the NBADLLakehead Basketball coaching alum Scott Morrison talks about his first year as head coach of the Maine Red Claws, the playoffs, and Canada's Junior Men's National Team (U19) who will compete later this month at the World Championships. Morrison also shares some fond memories of Lakehead, and speaks to the importance of keeping Lakehead Basketball strong.
2015-06-1133 min
Irish Times Off TopicWar story + the absence of female literary criticsThis week Hugh Linehan is joined by Patrick Freyne and Louis La Roc to discuss the origins of Numb, a story about a war correspondent.
He also discusses the absence of female literary critics with Una Mullally and Laurence Mackin and Louisa Cameron from Raven Books.
Off Topic is a weekly culture podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea.
2015-04-1059 min